William Tillotson Drewry
1837 - 1895
Life History
1837 |
Born in Marylebone, Middlesex. |
1874 |
Married Eliza Laws in Kensington. |
1875 |
Birth of son Charles James S. Drewry in London, Paddington. |
1876 |
Birth of daughter Edith Laurentia M. Drewry in London, Paddington. |
28th Dec 1878 |
Birth of son Julian Stewart Drewry. |
1880 |
Birth of daughter Vera S. Drewry in Clapham, Surrey. |
1884 |
Death of son Julian Stewart Drewry. |
1895 |
Died in Middlesex Surrey. |
Other facts
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Birth of daughter Amy Drewry. |
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Birth of daughter Daisy Drewry. |
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Birth of daughter Violet Drewry. |
Notes
I have as yet no proof of the existence of Violet, Amy and Daisy, other than Mary Drewry's assertion that she knew them. Perhaps they were nicknames for the other girls. Maybe 'Amy' is William's sister Emily.
- In the 1871 census, William is 34, occupation: Clerk
Married 1874.
In 1875, witness to his brother Charles's marriage to Margaretta.
In 1878, witness to his brother's marriage to Julia.
His son Julian is born at home, at 38 Crawshay Road, Brixton.
On the birth certificate, William's occupation is 'Railway Clerk'.In 1881 census, living at '81, Stockwell G'; census place: Lambeth.
- William T. Drewry, 44, occupation: General Printer. (Did his sisters work with him?)
- Lisa Drewry, 24 (Eliza)
- Charles J.S. Drewry, 5
- Edith L.M. Drewry, 4
- Julian S. Drewry, 3
- Vera S. Drewry, 1
- Annie Hargreaves, 24, Boarder, occupation: Confectioner
Died 1895, aged 58.
By the 1901 census, Eliza has remarried and the household is:
- W J Mansbridge, 38
- Eliza Mansbridge, 44
- Edith L M Drewry, 24, stepdaughter
- Vera T Drewry, 19, stepdaughter
The following cuttings are from Google Books
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Marriage: Sept 1874 Drewry William T, London, Middlesex, 1a, 349
Death: Dec 1895 Middlesex Surrey, 2a, 202