James Henry DREW, The Policeman

James Henry DREW, son of Edward George DREW (DREW-DINGEY) and Mary Ann REID (or REED or READ), was born in March Quarter of 1874 in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall, was baptised in the Flmouth Wesleyan Methodist on 1 July 1874, and died in the December Quarter of 1951 in Falmouth, Cornwall at age 77.

Recorded events in his life were:
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
He appeared on the England census in 1901 in Castle Street, St Looe, Cornwall.
James H Drew, Head, Married, 27, Police Constable, Worker, Cornwall Mylor.
Also in household:
Lilly L Spargo, Sister in law, single, 26, Servant Domestic, Worker, Cornwall St Gluvias.

James married Esther Jane SPARGO on 3 Jul 1895 in Mylor, Cornwall, daughter of William SPARGO and Mary Ann FRANCIS. Esther was born in the March Quarter of 1873 in St Gluvias, Cornwall and died about 1937 in Liskeard, Cornwall aged about 64. They had no children.

Marriage Notes: September Quarter 1895, Falmouth, 5c, 263

Recorded events in her life were:
She appeared on the England census in 1881 in Frog Moors, St Gluvias, Cornwall.
Esther Spargo, daughter, 8, At School, Cornwall St Gluvias.
She appeared on the England census in 1891 in Restronguet Farm, Mylor, Cornwall.
Esther J Spargo, Servant, single, 18, General Domestic Servant, Cornwall Stithians.
In the household of Michael H Holman, Farmer.
She appeared on the England census in 1901 in Castle Street, St Looe, Cornwall.
Ester (sic) J Drew, Wife, married, 28, Cornwall St Gluvias

James next married Lilian May DUFF in 1942. They had no children. (This is the correct Lily, not his sister-in-law Lilley L SPARGO.)

From Gail:
PC14 JAMES DREW Police record

A single sawyer from Mylor.

3.7.1895 married Esther Jane Spargo of Mylor Bridge.

Appointed: 9.1.1893

Promotion:
30.8.1896 to 2nd Class Constable.
12.3.1900 to 1st Class Constable.
1.10.1905 to Sergeant.
1.4.1909 to Inspector.
1.1.1921 to Superintendent.

Stationed at:
Bodmin 12.9.1893.
Liskeard 6.10.1894.
Camborne 29.9.1903.
Bodmin 1.4.1909.
Liskeard 30.12.1920.

Favourable Record:
PC 14 James H Drew was on the 6.1.1902 granted a favourable record for his ready knowledge and prompt action in restoring to life a boy who was apparently drowned.

PC Drew was on 16.1.1902 presented with the honorary certificate from the Royal Humane Society for his action on the same occasion.

Sergeant H Drew was on the 1.7.1907 granted a favourable record for his zeal and energy displayed in connection with the working up with a difficult case of child murder (Rex v Polmere)

31.12.1933. Retired.