Captain William Beckerleg and his family

Last night, spent some happy hours looking into the Beckerleg family of Newlyn/Paul/Madron/Penzance. This came about through my recent interest in Francis Drew, as his sister Mary married the good sea captain. The most wonderful aspect of this little side track was the discovery of the magically named Barzillai Beckerleg, father of William. William also had a brother named Barzillai, and the census reveals the existence of another, possibly a cousin to Barziallai Sr., of the same name. A peek at Free BMD shows quite a few Barzillai Beckerleg names over the years. Seems that there was a number of Beckerleg families in the area.

Anyhow, it appears that William and Mary had no offspring (that showed in the census, at least).

More Beckerlegs
Using Google, one finds that the Beckerleg name has spread thinly all over the place. I found a Barzillai Beckerleg graduating LL.B . from Auckland University, NZ, in 1923, for example. The National Archives of Australia has 17 instances of the Beckerleg name, mostly enlistments in 1914-1918 and 1939-1945 but a couple of patents. Most of these seemed to be concentrated around Ballarat-Bendigo in Victoria.

And then there's Barzillai Beckerleg Bennetts, born 1893, known as "Barrie", a rugby player of some repute.

Francis and Louisa Drew in Sheerness, Kent

So, this is what I have been able to cobble together about these kissing cousins.

1. Francis DREW, son of William DREW and Rebecca BOTTRELL, was born in 1841 in Penzance, Cornwall (1) and died in 1908 in Sheppey, Kent at age 67.
Death Notes: Possible. Aged 67, September Quarter 1908, Sheppey, Kent, Vol.2a, p.499
* He appeared on the England census in 1841 in North Street, Penzance, Cornwall. Francis Drew, 4 months, In county
* He appeared on the England census in 1851 in Daniel Place, Madron, Cornwall. Francis Drew, Son, unmarried, 10, Scholar, Cornwall Penzance
* He appeared on the England census in 1881 in 57 Lower James Street, Sheerness, Kent. Francis Drew, Head, Married, 40, Ship Carpenter, Cornwall, Penzance
* He appeared on the England census in 1891 in 13 James Street, Sheerness, Kent. Francis Drew, Head, Married, 50, Shipwright HM Dockyard, Cornwall Penzance
* He appeared on the England census in 1901 in 68 Invicta Road, Sheerness, Kent. Francis Drew, Head, Married, 60, Shipwright, Cornwall Penzance

Francis married Louisa DREW, daughter of Bennet DREW and Jane Moyle HOSKING, September Q 1873 in Penzance, Cornwall. Louisa was born about 1856 in St Mary's Newington, Surrey.
Marriage Notes: September Quarter 1873, Penzance Vol. 5c, p.405 Need to get certificate to confirm this marriage.
* She appeared on the England census in 1861 in 7 Richmond Place, St Mary's Newington, Surrey. Louisa Drew, Daughter, 5, Scholar, Surrey St Mary's Newington
* She appeared on the England census in 1871 in 174 East St, Newington, Surrey. Louisa Drew, Daughter, Single, 15, Dressmaker, St Mary's Newington
* She appeared on the England census in 1881 in 57 Lower James Street, Sheerness, Kent. Louisa Drew, Wife, Married, 26, Surrey Walworth
* She appeared on the England census in 1891 in 13 James Street, Sheerness, Kent. Louisa Drew, Wife, Married, 35, Surrey London
* She appeared on the England census in 1901 in 68 Invicta Road, Sheerness, Kent. Louisa Drew, Wife, married, 45, London Walworth

Children from this marriage were:

2 F i. Anne Rebecca DREW was born about 1877 in Camberwell, Surrey.
Birth Notes: March Quarter 1877 Camberwell, Surrey, Vol.1d p.971
* She appeared on the England census in 1881 in 57 Lower James Street, Sheerness, Kent. Anne R Drew, Daughter, 4, Surrey Camberwell
* She appeared on the England census in 1891 in 13 James Street, Sheerness, Kent. Anne R Drew, Daughter, Single, 14, Scholar, Surrey London
* She appeared on the England census in 1901 in 68 Invicta Road, Sheerness, Kent. Annie R Drew, Daughter, Single, 24, Tailoress, Own account at home, London Walworth

3 F ii. Mary DREW was born in 1878 in Sheerness, Kent.
Birth Notes: June Quarter 1878, Sheppey, Kent Vol.2a p.837
* She appeared on the England census in 1881 in 57 Lower James Street, Sheerness, Kent. Mary Drew, Daughter, 3, Kent Sheerness
* She appeared on the England census in 1891 in 13 James Street, Sheerness, Kent. Mary Drew, Daughter, Single, 13, Scholar, Kent Sheerness
* She appeared on the England census in 1901 in 68 Invicta Road, Sheerness, Kent. Mary Drew, Daughter, Single, 23, Dressmaker, Own account at home, Kent Sheerness

4 M iii. William DREW was born in 1880 in Sheerness, Kent.
Birth Notes: September Quarter 1880, Sheppey, Kent, Vol.2a P.869
* He appeared on the England census in 1881 in 57 Lower James Street, Sheerness, Kent. William Drew, Son, 4 months, Kent Sheerness
* He appeared on the England census in 1891 in 13 James Street, Sheerness, Kent. William Drew, Son, 10, Scholar, Kent Sheerness
* He appeared on the England census in 1901 in 68 Invicta Road, Sheerness, Kent. William Drew, Son, Single, 20, Bootmakers Apprentice, Kent Sheerness

5 M iv. Francis DREW was born in 1882 in Sheerness, Kent.
Birth Notes: December Quarter 1882, Sheppey, Kent, Vol.2a p.149
* He appeared on the England census in 1891 in 13 James Street, Sheerness, Kent. Frances Drew, Son, 8, Scholar, Kent Sheerness
* He appeared on the England census in 1901 in 68 Invicta Road, Sheerness, Kent. Francis Drew, Son, Single, 18, Shipwrights Apprentice, Kent Sheerness

6 M v. Charles DREW was born in 1887 in Sheerness, Kent.
Birth Notes: March Quarter 1887 Sheppey, Kent, Vol.2a p.901
* He appeared on the England census in 1891 in 13 James Street, Sheerness, Kent. Charles Drew, Son, 4, Kent Sheerness
* He appeared on the England census in 1901 in 68 Invicta Road, Sheerness, Kent. Charles Drew, Son, Single, 14, Kent Sheerness

7 F vi. Lilian Maud DREW was born in 1890 in Sheerness, Kent.
Birth Notes: June Quarter 1890 Sheppey, Kent, Vol.2a p.864
* She appeared on the England census in 1891 in 13 James Street, Sheerness, Kent. Lillian M, Daughter, 1, Kent Sheerness
* She appeared on the England census in 1901 in 68 Invicta Road, Sheerness, Kent. Lilian M Drew, Daughter, 11, Kent Sheerness

8 F vii. Nellie Louisa DREW was born in 1896 in Sheerness, Kent.
Birth Notes: June Quarter 1896 Sheppey, Kent Vol.2a P.925
* She appeared on the England census in 1901 in 68 Invicta Road, Sheerness, Kent. Nellie L Drew, Daughter, 4, Kent Sheerness

You will note that there are some 'gaps' in the birth dates, suggesting some neo-natal deaths. So, in Free BMD, I searched Births and Deaths in Sheppey District, from March Quarter 1878 to the current end of transcriptions. And this is what I found besides the known names:

Drew Gilbert, aged 0, Deaths Mar 1882 (A quick search found Gilbert born Dec 1881, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.)
Drew Rebecca, Births Mar 1886
Drew Rebecca, aged 0, Deaths Jun 1886
Drew Frank, Births Mar 1889 (From 1901 Census, probably the son of William and Mary E Drew, moved to Islington by 1901)
Drew Jane, Births Mar 1893
Drew Jane, aged 0, Deaths Mar 1893
Drew Victor, Births Mar Jun 1894
Drew Victor, aged 1, Deaths Dec 1895
Drew Edith Annie, Births Sep 1894 (From 1901 Census, probably the daughter of William and Mary E Drew, moved to Islington by 1901)
Drew Joseph William W, aged 54, Deaths Sep 1896 (From 1891 Census, Joseph W Drew, born Plymouth Devon, Clerk in Holy Orders Roman Catholic Priest, son of Jane W Drew - see below)
Drew Winifred Ivy, Births Mar 1899
Drew Winifred Ivy, aged 0, Deaths Sep 1899
Drew Annie Caroline E, Births Dec 1899 (From 1901 Census, the daughter of William J and Caroline S Drew. William J Drew was from Ireland)
Drew Female, Births Jun 1900
Drew Female, aged 0, Deaths Jun 1900
Drew Gertrude Emma, Births Dec 1900 (From 1901 Census, the daughter of William J and Caroline S Drew. William J Drew was from Ireland)
Drew Jane Wright, aged 81, Deaths Jun 1902 (From 1901 Census, Jane W Drew aged 76 born Chudleigh, Devon. In 1891 Census, aged 70.)
Drew Violet Irene, Births Jun 1904
Drew Ruby Elizabeth, Births Sep 1904
Drew James Edward, Births Mar 1908
Drew Maria E, aged 67, Deaths Dec 1914

So it is obvious that there are other Drew families in Sheppey District, Kent, over these years. It is also obvious that there are some children whose births and deaths could fit comfortably into the time frame of the family of Francis and Louisa.

The OTHER Drew Family in Chermside

I have, for a while, been aware of the historical presence of another DREW family in this general vicinity. Dad's cousin Myrtle even mentioned one the other day; one Harry Drew, who was a baker in Chermside/Wooloowin.

Today, at the stupidmarket, I was doing my bit for the weekly shopping effort when I heard someone say "Hello Mr Drew, what are you doing here?". I looked around, but nobody was talking to me. I moved to the next aisle, and the owner of the voice was in conversation with an elderly chap. I introduced myself, of course, and had a long conversation with Michael Drew. He is the nephew of the baker, Harry. He also, as a lad during the war years, helped Roy Drew on Great-Uncle Bill's milk run around the area. So, the two Drew families knew each other. He also informed me that to differentiate between the two families, the locals called them the "English Drews" and the "American Drews" - the English lot arrived in Australia from Kent at about the time my mob arrived, around 1885.

Later: Decided to look through the Census information on Drew families in Kent, just for the hell of it. And what appeared? Frances Drew, born abt. 1841 in Penzance Cornwall, Shipwright at HM Dockyard, and his wife Louisa, born abt 1856, Walworth Surrey. I had previously seen that marriage (1873, Penzance) and wondered who the Francis Drew and Louisa Drew were that got married back then. Pending ordering of the marriage certificate, I am quietly confident that Francis and Louisa were first cousins once removed. Anyway, they produced a nice little family, and that makes more names to be followed up.

The OTHER Drew Family in Mylor

While searching out the little details of the descendants of Edward George Drew (Jr), I keep coming across another Drew family in Mylor. Sometimes, names are very similar, and I've nearly been caught a few times. Does anybody know anything of this other lot? I think I'll start a small Legacy file for them, to see if I can work out where they fit.

Martha Lucas Drew, of Mylor

Christine has sent me some more information on Martha L Drew, namely that she is buried with her parents in Mylor Churchyard. I have added the extra information into the Welcome Andrew entry. Chris says that the graves were somewhat overgrown when she visited.

Welcome Graham

Another Cousin Jack has accepted the invitiation to join in. Welcome Graham, my third cousin and first cousin to Chris and Janet.

Welcome, Andrew

Cousins Jack and Jenny, Andrew has accepted an invitation to join our little group. Andrew, I have done the necessary to make you a full member, so we are looking forward to seeing how you connect back to the youngest of the Edward George Drew individuals. I am presuming you are descended from Irene Jane, as that is the only child of EG The Third that I have been able to find so far.

From what I have been able to scratch up so far, the children of Edward George Drew, base son of Edward George Drew and Elizabeth Dingey, had 'interesting' lives. As I mentioned earlier, I have obtained the birth certificates of two children of the eldest daughter. My next purchase will be some marriage certificates to confirm some spouses' names.

I have a strong suspicion that one daughter married a Frenchman, and may have returned to France as they do not appear on any subsequent census (that I have been able to find, anyway). The marriage of EG III to "Jane" remains elusive.

Descendants of Edward George DREW Jr

First Generation

1. Edward George DREW Jr, son of Edward George DREW and Elizabeth DINGEY, was born on 26 June 1829 in Mylor, Cornwall, died on 31 May 1912 in Mylor, Cornwall at age 82, and was buried in May 1912 in Mylor, Cornwall. Another name for Edward was Edward George DREW-DINGEY.

Burial Notes: Buried with Mary and Martha next to the gateway at Mylor Churchyard. Inscription:

In Ever Loving Memory of
Edward George Drew
Died at Mylor May 31st 1912 Aged 83 Years
Also Mary Ann Drew, Beloved Wife of the Above
Died at Mylor March 22nd 1930 aged 94 Years
How blest Thy saints, how safely led
How surely kept, how richly fed,
Saviour of all in earth and sea
How happy they who rest in Thee.

Surely goodness and mercy have followed me all the days of my life.

Note from Christine:

They are buried in the Mylor Churchyard just inside the bottom gateway on the right hand side. It's not far from the Mylor harbour (not the top gateway). I wasnt sure if the photo I sent you of their grave had the bit with Martha on it, Since we discovered their grave Marthas little stone has been covered over with grass etc.

* He appeared on the England census in 1841 in Illogan Highway, Illogan, Cornwall. Illogan Highway, Edward Drew, 12, Carpenter, In County
* He appeared on the England census in 1851 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Schd. 10, Edward G Drew, Son, Unmarried, 21, Boot and Shoemaker, Cornwall - Mylor.
(Head of household, Elizabeth Dingey, Unmarried, Housekeeper, Prop, 62, Deaf.)
* He appeared on the England census in 1861 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Schd.53, Mylor Bridge, Edward G Drew, Head, Married, 32, Shoemaker, Cornwall-Mylor
* He appeared on the England census in 1871 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Schd.55, Mylor Bridge, Edward G Drew, Head, Married, 41, Sawyer, Cornwall-Mylor
* He appeared on the England census in 1881 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Schd.51, Mylor Bridge, Edward G Drew, Head, Married, 51, Sawyer, Cornwall-Mylor Bridge
Also in household: Hester A Drew, Granddaughter, 1, Cornwall-Mylor Bridge.
Hester Ann DREW born Dec Q 1879, Falmouth, Vol.5c, p.158.
Hester Anne DREW married George Trevillian STEVENS Sep Q 1907, St Germans Vol.5c, p.41.
* He appeared on the England census in 1891 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Schd.46, Edward G Drew, Head, Married, 6, Sawyer, Cornwall-Mylor
Also in household: Hester A Drew, Granddaughter, 11, Scholar, Cornwall-Mylor
Frederick J Drew, Grandson, 8, Scholar, Cornwall-Falmouth.
Frederick Joseph DREW born Mar Q 1883, Falmouth, Vol.5c P.164.
Frederick J DREW marries either Beatrice MC Bickford or Emma B Saunders, Sep Q 1911, Plympton, Vol.5b p.455
* He appeared on the England census in 1901 in New Row, Mylor, Cornwall. Schd.41, New Row, Edward G Drew, Head, Married, 71, Sawyer retired, Cornwall-Mylor
Also in Household: Frederick J Drew, Grandson, Single, 18, Gardener, Worker, Cornwall-Mylor

Edward married Mary Ann REID, daughter of John REID and Charlotte, in December 1857 in Falmouth, Cornwall. Mary was born about 1834 in Falmouth, Cornwall, died on 22 March 1930 in Mylor, Cornwall about age 96, and was buried in March 1930 in Mylor, Cornwall.
Marriage Notes: December Quarter 1857, Falmouth District, Vol. 5c Page 346

* She appeared on the England census in 1841 in Little Treg???, Mylor, Cornwall. Mary Reid, 7, In County
* She appeared on the England census in 1851 in Six Turnings, Mylor, Cornwall. Mary Reid, Daughter, Unmarried, 16, Cornwall-Falmouth
* She appeared on the England census in 1861 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Mary A Drew, Wife, 28, Cornwall-Falmouth
* She appeared on the England census in 1871 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Mary A Drew, Wife, Married, 37, Cornwall-Falmouth
* She appeared on the England census in 1881 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Mary A Drew, Wife, Married, 47, Cornwall-Falmouth
* She appeared on the England census in 1891 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Mary A Drew, Wife, Married, 57, Cornwall-Falmouth
* She appeared on the England census in 1901 in New Row, Mylor, Cornwall. Mary A Drew, Wife, Married, 67, Cornwall-Falmouth

Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 F i. Mary Elizabeth DREW was born in August 1858 in Mylor, Cornwall.
+ 3 F ii. Louisa Jane DREW was born in February 1860 in Mylor, Cornwall.
Louisa married September Quarter 1886 in Bodmin, Cornwall.
+ 4 M iii. Edward George DREW III was born in February 1862 in Mylor, Cornwall.
Edward married Jane (b. Abt 1863).
+ 5 M iv. William John DREW was born in December 1863 in Mylor, Cornwall.
William married Julia A (b. Abt 1868).
+ 6 F v. Martha Lucas DREW was born about 1866 in Mylor, Cornwall.
Martha is buried with her parents in Mylor churchyard. Inscription:

MARTHA LUCAS DREW DIED MAY 4th 1942

AGE 76 AT REST.

+ 7 F vi. Charlotte Annie DREW was born in 1868 in Mylor, Cornwall.
Charlotte married September Quarter 1892 in Falmouth, Cornwall.
+ 8 F vii. Ursula Cotta DREW was born about 1871 in Mylor, Cornwall.
Ursula married Francis WARREN (b. Abt 1872) Dec Q 1897 in Falmouth, Cornwall.
+ 9 F viii. Eugenia Lucy DREW was born about 1872 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall.
+ 10 M ix. James Henry DREW was born about 1874 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall.
+ 11 F x. Margaret Gretchen DREW was born about 1876 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall.
Margaret married March Quarter1907 in Falmouth, Cornwall.
+ 12 F xi. Naomi Mabel DREW was born about 1879 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall.
Naomi married December Quarter 1908 in Falmouth, Cornwall.

Second Generation (Children)
2. Mary Elizabeth DREW was born in August 1858 in Mylor, Cornwall.
Research Notes: What happened to Mary E Drew after 1871? Clearly, she had those children. There is an Elizabeth Drew of the right age and place of birth working as a servant in the household of Philip S Tom in St. Clements in 1882.
* She appeared on the England census in 1861 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Mary E Drew, 2, Scholar, Cornwall-Mylor
* She appeared on the England census in 1871 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Mary E Drew, Daughter, 12, Cornwall-Mylor
* She worked as a domestic servant in December 1879 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall.
* She worked as a domestic servant in December 1882 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall.
Her children were:
+ 13 F i. Hester Ann DREW was born on 24 November 1879 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall.
Hester married George Trevillian STEVENS September Q 1907 in St Germans, Cornwall.
+ 14 M ii. Frederick Joseph DREW was born on 11 December 1882 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall.
Frederick married September Q 1911 in Plympton.
3. Louisa Jane DREW was born in February 1860 in Mylor, Cornwall.
* She appeared on the England census in 1861 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Louisa J Drew, 1, Cornwall-Mylor
* She appeared on the England census in 1871 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Louisa J Drew, Daughter,10, Cornwall-Mylor
* She appeared on the England census in 1881 in Feock, Cornwall. Porthgwiden, Louisa J Drew, Housemaid, Unmarried, 21, Domestic Servant, Mylor Cornwall
In the household of Georgina S Williams, Widow, 43, Gwennap Cornwall.
Louisa married September Quarter 1886 in Bodmin, Cornwall.
Marriage Notes: Bodmin Vol 5c p 106, to either Andrée de Lubersac or Henry Durett Foster?
4. Edward George DREW III was born in February 1862 in Mylor, Cornwall.
Birth Notes: March Quarter, 1862. Falmouth, Vol.5c Page 123
* He appeared on the England census in 1871 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Edward G Drew, Son, 9, Scholar, Cornwall-Mylor
* He appeared on the England census in 1881 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Edward Drew, Son, Unmarried, 19, Gardener, Cornwall-Mylor Bridge
* He appeared on the England census in 1891 in Anthony, Cornwall. Edward G Drew, Visitor, Married, 29, Gardener, Mylor-Cornwall
Household of the Sexton.
* He appeared on the England census in 1901 in St Feock, Cornwall. 3 Killiganoon, George Drew, Head, Married, 39, Gardener-Not Domestic, Worker, Cornwall-Mylor
Edward married Jane. Jane was born about 1863 in Tiverton, Devon.
Marriage Notes: Cannot find a clear candidate for this marriage. Only guessing that the Jane who was home alone in 1891 in Perranwharf is Edward's wife.
* She appeared on the England census in 1891 in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Tredrea Lodge, Perranwharf, Jane Drew, Wife, Married, 28, Devonshire-Tiverton
* She appeared on the England census in 1901 in St Feock, Cornwall. Jane Drew, Wife, Married, 38, Devon-Tiverton
The child from this marriage was:
+ 15 F i. Irene Jane DREW was born about 1889 in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.
Irene married.
5. William John DREW was born in December 1863 in Mylor, Cornwall.
Birth Notes: June Quarter, 1864, Falmouth, Vol 5c Page 225
* He appeared on the England census in 1871 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. William J Drew, Son, 8, Scholar, Cornwall-Mylor
* He appeared on the England census in 1881 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. William Drew, Son, Unmarried, 17, Gardener, Cornwall-Mylor Bridge
* He appeared on the England census in 1891 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Schd.38 William J Drew, Head, Married, 27, Shipwright, Cornwall-Mylor
William married Julia A. Julia was born about 1868 in Wendron, Cornwall.
Marriage Notes: Cannot find a clear candidate for this marriage.
* She appeared on the England census in 1891 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Julia A Drew, Wife, Married, 23, Cornwall-Wendron
Children from this marriage were:
+ 16 M i. William Reginald C DREW was born Sep Q 1887 in Redruth, Cornwall.
+ 17 F ii. Winifred Jane DREW was born Mar Q 1890 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall.
Winifred married Frank BURN Jun Q 1915 in St Germans, Cornwall.
6. Martha Lucas DREW was born about 1866 in Mylor, Cornwall, and died in Mylor in 1942, aged 76.
Birth Notes: Martha L Drew, Falmouth, Vol.5c, p.219
* She appeared on the England census in 1871 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Martha L Drew, Daughter, 5, Scholar, Cornwall-Mylor
* She appeared on the England census in 1881 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Martha Drew, Daughter, 15, Cornwall-Mylor Bridge
* She appeared on the England census in 1891 in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Tredrea House, Perranwharf, Martha Drew, Single, 25, Housemaid Domestic Servant, Mylor-Cornwall
* She appeared on the England census in 1901 in Restronguet Passage and Weir, Mylor, Cornwall. Weir, Martha L Drew, Servant, Single, 35, Cook Domestic, Mylor-Cornwall. In the household of Jessie Boyd, Widow, Living on own means, born Northampton.
7. Charlotte Annie DREW was born in 1868 in Mylor, Cornwall. Another name for Charlotte was Annie DREW.
Birth Notes: Mar Q 1868, Falmouth, Devon
* She appeared on the England census in 1871 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Charlotte A Drew, Daughter, 3 , Cornwall-Mylor
* She appeared on the England census in 1881 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Annie Drew, Daughter, 13, Cornwall-Mylor Bridge
* She appeared on the England census in 1891 in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Tredrea House, Perranwharf, Charlotte Drew, Single, 23, Parlourmaid Domestic Servant, Cornwall-Mylor
Charlotte married September Quarter 1892 in Falmouth, Cornwall.
Marriage Notes: Falmouth September Quarter 1892 5c 253
8. Ursula Cotta DREW was born about 1871 in Mylor, Cornwall.
* She appeared on the England census in 1871 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Ursulla C Drew, Daughter, 11 months, Cornwall-Mylor
* She appeared on the England census in 1881 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Ursulla Drew, Daughter, 10, Scholar, Cornwall-Mylor Bridge
* She appeared on the England census in 1891 in Compton Gifford, Devon. Ursula C Drew, Single, 20, Cook Domestic, Mylor-Cornwall
In the household of Thomas G G Wills, Grocer and Wine Merchant
* She appeared on the England census in 1901 in Chudleigh, Devon. Oaklands Cottage, Ursula Cotta Warren, Wife Married, 30, Mylor Bridge Cornwall
Ursula married Francis WARREN Dec Q 1897 in Falmouth, Cornwall. Francis was born about 1872 in Newlyn, Cornwall.
* He appeared on the England census in 1901 in Chudleigh, Devon. Oaklands Cottage, Francis Warren, Head, Married, 29, Coachman, Worker, Newlyn West Cornwall
9. Eugenia Lucy DREW was born about 1872 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall.
Birth Notes: June Quarter, 1872. Falmouth Vol.5c Page 191
Research Notes: What happened to Lucy Drew after 1881? There appears to be no 1891 census record, and no death record.
* She appeared on the England census in 1881 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Lucy Drew, Daughter, 8, Scholar, Cornwall-Mylor Bridge
10. James Henry DREW was born about 1874 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall.
* He appeared on the England census in 1881 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. James Drew, Son, 7, Scholar, Cornwall-Mylor Bridge
* He appeared on the England census in 1891 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. James H Drew, Son, Single,17, Sawyer, Cornwall-Mylor
11. Margaret Gretchen DREW was born about 1876 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall.
* She appeared on the England census in 1881 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Margaret Drew, Daughter, 5, Scholar, Cornwall-Mylor Bridge
* She appeared on the England census in 1891 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Margaret G Drew, Daughter, 15, Cornwall-Mylor
* She appeared on the England census in 1901 in St Feock, Cornwall. Killiganoon, Margaret Gretchen Drew, Servant, Single, 25, Nurse-Domestic, Cornwall-Mylor
Margaret married March Quarter1907 in Falmouth, Cornwall.
Marriage Notes: Falmouth March Quarter 1907 Vol 5c Page 265
12. Naomi Mabel DREW was born about 1879 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall.
* She appeared on the England census in 1881 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Mabel Drew, Daughter, 2, Cornwall-Mylor Bridge
* She appeared on the England census in 1891 in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Tredrea Lodge, Perranwharf, Mabel Naomi Drew, Sister, 12, Scholar, Mylor-Cornwall
Others in Household
Jane Drew, Wife, Married, 28, Devonshire-Tiverton
Irene Jane Drew, Daughter, 1, Cornwall-Perranworthal
4 persons usually in household, so head of house obviously elsewhere. Probably Edward George Drew III.
* She appeared on the England census in 1901 in New Row, Mylor, Cornwall. Naomi M Drew, Daughter, Single, 22, Dressmaker, Worker, Cornwall-Mylor
Naomi married December Quarter 1908 in Falmouth, Cornwall.
Marriage Notes: Falmouth December Quarter 1908 5c 344

Third Generation (Grandchildren)

13. Hester Ann DREW was born on 24 November 1879 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall.
Birth Notes: Father's name not entered on Birth Certificate
* She appeared on the England census in 1881 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. In household of Edward George Drew: Hester A Drew, Granddaughter, 1, Cornwall-Mylor Bridge.
* She appeared on the England census in 1891 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. In household of Edward George Drew: Hester A Drew, Granddaughter, 11, Scholar, Cornwall-Mylor
Hester married George Trevillian STEVENS September Q 1907 in St Germans, Cornwall.
Marriage Notes: St Germans Vol.5c, p.41.
14. Frederick Joseph DREW was born on 11 December 1882 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall.
Birth Notes: Father's name not stated on Birth Certificate.
Frederick Joseph DREW born Mar Q 1883, Falmouth, Vol.5c P.164.
* He appeared on the England census in 1891 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Frederick J Drew, Grandson, 8, Scholar, Cornwall-Falmouth.
* He appeared on the England census in 1901 in New Row, Mylor, Cornwall. Frederick J Drew, Grandson, Single, 18, Gardener, Worker, Cornwall-Mylor.
In household of Edward G Drew.
Frederick married September Q 1911 in Plympton.
Marriage Notes: Frederick J DREW marries either Beatrice MC Bickford or Emma B Saunders, Sep Q 1911, Plympton, Vol.5b p.455
15. Irene Jane DREW was born about 1889 in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.
Birth Notes: Irene Jane Drew, Sep. Q. 1889, Falmouth, Vol. 5c, p.55
* She appeared on the England census in 1891 in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Irene Jane Drew, Daughter, 1, Cornwall-Perranworthal
* She appeared on the England census in 1901 in St Feock, Cornwall. Irene Drew, Daughter, Single, 11, Cornwall-Perranarworthal
Irene married ?
16. William Reginald C DREW was born Sep Q 1887 in Redruth, Cornwall.
Birth Notes: Sep Q 1887 Falmouth Vol.5c, p.164
* He appeared on the England census in 1891 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. William R Drew, Son, 3, Cornwall-Redruth
17. Winifred Jane DREW was born Mar Q 1890 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall.
Birth Notes: Mar Q 1890 Vol.5c p.151 Falmouth
* She appeared on the England census in 1891 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. Winifred J Drew, Daughter, 1, Cornwall-Mylor
Winifred married Frank BURN Jun Q 1915 in St Germans, Cornwall.
Marriage Notes: Jun Q 1915 Vol.5c p.88 St Germans

The Mylor Drew branch begins to grow

It has been with some sadness that I haven't been able to make contact, so far, with a descendant of great-great-grandfather Edward George Drew's base son, Edward George Jr. Well, that has all changed as of this morning. In my Inbox, from Andrew:
What a wonderful tool Google is.
I am currently researching my family tree as a descendant of Edward George Drew and found your thread Drew family at British Genealogy through Google.
It would appear that my g-g Grandfather is Edward George Drew III (on your tree) born in Mylor 1862. I believe he ended his days in Torquay in Devon, as a gardener at one of the houses.
I had traced him as far back as John Reid in one straight line but with none of the background information that is obviously included in your thread, which my family have found very interesting. I do not have any information on brothers, cousins etc.
We did know that my Great Grandmother (who I believe died in the early 1950,s) used to write to someone is Australia but not who. I also know that my Great Uncle left for Australia in the early 1950's to return to England in the 1980's, but I do not know if this was connected to the family.
I would be really greatful to receive any information that you have on the family tree, ancestors and descendants.
Look forward to hearing from you."

Googling for "Edward George Drew" was how Chris found me, and now Andrew has repeated the trick. I have sent him a copy of the BIG .pdf file to keep him occupied, and will invite him to join our little Blog community. It's funny, but only yesterday we had a bit of a family get-together and I was telling my cousin and uncle about this particular branch of the DREW mob which contains our closest DREW relatives apart from Chris and her siblings and cousins

Another Connection to the Penlee Lifeboat

I trust everybody had a pleasant Christmas - New Year break.

An email from Richard Beamish this morning.

" .... looking at the Drew Blog, I see you have about the Penlee Lifeboat.

Nigel Brockman's mother-in-law was a Drew which means that Neil Brockman, the now Coxswain of the new Penlee Lifeboat, is a Drew descendant.

Neil was the man that the coxswain refused to take with them that night

All the best

Richard"

Very interesting.