'Hester Wakefield had a brother Joseph Wakefield who took Andrew W. to live with him when Andrew was 14 years of age, in McLean County, ILL. Andrew stayed with Joseph in Randolph Township until his marriage in 1844.' McLean County History 76

Joseph Wakefield, to McLean County, IL. Mr. Wakefield bought 180 acres of land at Randolph's Grove, built a log house on it and allowed young Andrew to work to his heart's content. Young Andrew, being very independent, soon became a farmer on his own account.