A Mexican Connection

Now, this story applies only to my twig of the tree, not the wider Drew family, as it concerns the brother of great-grandmother Jane (Harris) Drew.

It is lucky that John Harris, in 1881, was living with his wife's father in Redruth. His wife was Elizabeth J Goldsworthy. Now, it transpires that Elizabeth J's siblings were all born in Mexico. So were her 3 children. In 1871, they were in Redruth but John appears to be missing so maybe he was still in Mexico at that time. What on earth, besides (maybe) mining, would take a lad from St Agnes to Illogan to Mexico and eventually back to Redruth where, in 1881, he is a tin miner.

This solves the problem of the connection to Millie Goldsworthy in the great-aunts' autograph books. Looks as if she was Amilia Goldsworthy, probably a cousin to Elizabeth J. Right age, right location (Redruth). It also answers the question of the identity of Samuel Harris in the autographs - he was the son of John and Elizabeth J.

Descendants of William HARRIS

1. William HARRIS was born about 1820 in St Agnes, Cornwall and died before 1881.

He appeared on the England census in 1851 in New Row, Illogan, Cornwall. Schd 16, New Row, William Harris, Head Married, 31, Copper Miner, Cornwall St Agnes.
He appeared on the England census in 1861 in Thomas Row, Illogan, Cornwall. Schd 111, Illogan Highway Thomas's Row, William Harris, Head, Married, 43, Miner, Cornwall St Agnes. Also in household: Jane Vial, Niece, 13, Visitor, Cornwall Liskeard.
He appeared on the census in 1871 in Highway, Illogan, Cornwall. Schd.98, Highway, William Harris, Head, Married, 52, Tin Miner, St Agnes Cornwall

William married Mary VIALL about 1841. Mary was born about 1819 in Crowan, Cornwall.
She appeared on the England census in 1851 in New Row, Illogan, Cornwall. Mary Harris, Wife, Married, 22, Cornwall Crowan
She appeared on the England census in 1861 in Thomas Row, Illogan, Cornwall. Mary Harris, Wife, Married, 43, Cornwall Crowan
She appeared on the England census in 1871 in Highway, Illogan, Cornwall. Mary Harris, wife, married, 54, Crowan Cornwall

Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. John HARRIS was born about 1842 in St Agnes, Cornwall.
John married Elizabeth J GOLDSWORTHY (b. Abt 1844).
+ 3 F ii. Mary HARRIS was born about 1845 in Illogan, Cornwall.
+ 4 F iii. Jane HARRIS was born about 1847 in St Agnes Or Illogan, Cornwall, died in 1912 in Shorncliffe, Queensland about age 65, and was buried on 18 November 1912 in Lutwyche Cemetery, Kedron, Brisbane, Queensland.
Jane married Samuel DREW (b. 18 May 1845, d. 1907) about 1865 in Illogan, Cornwall.
+ 5 F iv. Caroline HARRIS was born about 1850 in Illogan, Cornwall. (It seems now that Caroline married a John Sowden in June Quarter, 1872, in Redruth District. Clara and Mary Sowden, in the autograph books, look likely to be cousins of Ella and Jen. Can't find the family in 1881 Census, but 1891 Census has Caroline as a Widow, with children, living in Illogan.)
+ 6 F v. Sarah HARRIS was born about 1854 in Illogan, Cornwall.

Second Generation (Children)

2. John HARRIS was born about 1842 in St Agnes, Cornwall.
He appeared on the England census in 1851 in New Row, Illogan, Cornwall. John Harris, Son, 9, Scholar, Cornwall St Agnes
He appeared on the England census in 1861 in Thomas Row, Illogan, Cornwall. John Harris, Son, Unmarried, 19, Miner, Cornwall St Agnes
He appeared on the England census in 1881 in 47 Bullers Row, Redruth, Cornwall. Samuel Harris, Son-in-law, married, 39, Tin Miner, Cornwall St. Agnes. In household of Samuel Goldsworthy, Mason.

John married Elizabeth J GOLDSWORTHY, daughter of Samuel GOLDSWORTHY and Elizabeth BROWN. Elizabeth J. was born about 1844 in Redruth, Cornwall. (Marriage registered March Quarter 1880, Redruth. 5c, 292)
She appeared on the England census in 1871 in Trefusis Arms, Mount Carbis Lane, Redruth, Cornwall. Elizabeth J Harris, daughter, married, 27, Cornwall Redruth
She appeared on the England census in 1881 in 47 Bullers Row, Redruth, Cornwall. Elizabeth J Harris, daughter, married, Cornwall Redruth
Children from this marriage were:
+ 7 M i. John HARRIS was born about 1868 in Mexico.
+ 8 M ii. Samuel HARRIS was born about 1877 in Mexico.
+ 9 F iii. Bellita HARRIS was born about 1880 in Mexico.

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Third Generation (Grandchildren)

7. John HARRIS was born about 1868 in Mexico.
He appeared on the England census in 1871 in Trefusis Arms, Mount Carbis Lane, Redruth, Cornwall. John Harris, grandson, 3, Mexico (British Subject)

8. Samuel HARRIS was born about 1877 in Mexico.
He appeared on the England census in 1881 in 47 Bullers Row, Redruth, Cornwall. Samuel Harris, grandson, 4, Mexico (British Subject)

9. Bellita HARRIS was born about 1880 in Mexico.
She appeared on the England census in 1881 in 47 Bullers Row, Redruth, Cornwall. Bellita Harris, granddaughter, 1, Mexico (British Subject)
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Descendants of Samuel GOLDSWORTHY

1. Samuel GOLDSWORTHY was born about 1819 in Redruth, Cornwall.
He appeared on the England census in 1871 in Trefusis Arms, Mount Carbis Lane, Redruth, Cornwall. Samuel Goldsworthy, head, married, 52, Cornwall Redruth
He appeared on the England census in 1881 in 47 Bullers Row, Redruth, Cornwall. Samuel Goldsworthy, head, widower, 62, Mason, Cornwall Redruth

Samuel married Elizabeth BROWN. Elizabeth was born about 1824 in Redruth, Cornwall and died in March Quarter, 1875, in Redruth.

Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 F i. Elizabeth J GOLDSWORTHY was born about 1844 in Redruth, Cornwall.
Elizabeth married John HARRIS (b. Abt 1842).
+ 3 M ii. John M GOLDSWORTHY was born about 1853 in Mexico.
+ 4 M iii. William GOLDSWORTHY was born about 1857 in Mexico.
+ 5 M iv. Josiah GOLDSWORTHY was born about 1859 in Mexico.
+ 6 M v. Thomas GOLDSWORTHY was born about 1861 in Mexico.
+ 7 F vi. Catherine E GOLDSWORTHY was born about 1864 in Mexico.

Second Generation (Children)

2. Elizabeth J GOLDSWORTHY was born about 1844 in Redruth, Cornwall.
She appeared on the England census in 1871 in Trefusis Arms, Mount Carbis Lane, Redruth, Cornwall. Elizabeth J Harris, daughter, married, 27, Cornwall Redruth
She appeared on the England census in 1881 in 47 Bullers Row, Redruth, Cornwall. Elizabeth J Harris, daughter, married, Cornwall Redruth

Elizabeth married John HARRIS, son of William HARRIS and Mary VIALL. John was born about 1842 in St Agnes, Cornwall.
He appeared on the England census in 1851 in New Row, Illogan, Cornwall. John Harris, Son, Unmarried, 9, Scholar, Cornwall St Agnes
He appeared on the England census in 1861 in Thomas Row, Illogan, Cornwall. John Harris, Son, Unmarried, 19, Miner, Cornwall St Agnes
He appeared on the England census in 1881 in 47 Bullers Row, Redruth, Cornwall. Samuel Harris, Son-in-law, married, 39, Tin Miner, Cornwall St. Agnes. In household of Samuel Goldsworthy, Mason.

Children from this marriage were:
+ 8 M i. John HARRIS was born about 1868 in Mexico.
+ 9 M ii. Samuel HARRIS was born about 1877 in Mexico.
+ 10 F iii. Bellita HARRIS was born about 1880 in Mexico.

3. John M GOLDSWORTHY was born about 1853 in Mexico.
He appeared on the England census in 1871 in Trefusis Arms, Mount Carbis Lane, Redruth, Cornwall. John M Gsldsworthy, son, unmarried, 18, Apprentice to mine engineer, Mexico (British Subject)

4. William GOLDSWORTHY was born about 1857 in Mexico.
He appeared on the England census in 1871 in Trefusis Arms, Mount Carbis Lane, Redruth, Cornwall. William Goldsworthy, son, unmarried, 14, Scholar, Mexico (British Subject)

5. Josiah GOLDSWORTHY was born about 1859 in Mexico.
He appeared on the England census in 1871 in Trefusis Arms, Mount Carbis Lane, Redruth, Cornwall. Josiah Goldsworthy, son, unmarried, 14, Scholar, Mexico (British Subject)

6. Thomas GOLDSWORTHY was born about 1861 in Mexico.
He appeared on the England census in 1881 in 47 Bullers Row, Redruth, Cornwall. Thomas Goldsworthy, son, unmarried, 20, Painter, Mexico (British Subject) (Where was he in 1871?)

7. Catherine E GOLDSWORTHY was born about 1864 in Mexico.
She appeared on the England census in 1871 in Trefusis Arms, Mount Carbis Lane, Redruth, Cornwall. Catherine E Goldsworthy, daughter, 8, Scholar, Mexico (British Subject)
She appeared on the England census in 1881 in 47 Bullers Row, Redruth, Cornwall. Catherine E Goldsworthy, daughter, unmarried, 17, Mexico (British Subject)

Third Generation (Grandchildren)

8. John HARRIS was born about 1868 in Mexico.
He appeared on the England census in 1871 in Trefusis Arms, Mount Carbis Lane, Redruth, Cornwall. John Harris, grandson, 3, Mexico (British Subject) (Where is he in 1881?)

9. Samuel HARRIS was born about 1877 in Mexico.
He appeared on the England census in 1881 in 47 Bullers Row, Redruth, Cornwall. Samuel Harris, grandson, 4, Mexico (British Subject)

10. Bellita HARRIS was born about 1880 in Mexico.
She appeared on the England census in 1881 in 47 Bullers Row, Redruth, Cornwall. Bellita Harris, granddaughter, 1, Mexico (British Subject)

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Harry's Doings

Dad just keeps on keeping on, and has featured again in his local newspaper, the Crow's Nest Advertiser.

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Crow's Nest Advertiser, May 9, 2007. Dad and a friend. Dad has decided that he can no longer do solo performances of the the Last Post because of the possibility of shuffling off the mortal coil during the proceedings, so carries a 'spare' these days.


Crow's Nest Advertiser, May 22, 2007. A paraphrase of the piece published in the Sydney Morning Herald.

I visited him early this morning, and he's in rude good health for a bloke that is close to his 86^th birthday.

Yet another Cousin Jenny

Folks, I have been a bit busy with things like earning a living and repairing hidden damage to the house. But this morning I received a message through Genes Reunited from Pamela Kidd, another descendant of Robert Drew. Somehow, I already had her name in the tree thanks to one of the many contributors, but now there is some detail.

And Pamela, I hope you are enjoying reading this little blog and using the links to see what else is 'out there' on this Drew family.