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Drew Family History
Drew Genealogy & Family TreeDrew is an English name from Gloucestershire, England, where the family held a seat. It referred to those from the village of Drewes. In recent years, it is often used as a given name. The earliest known ancestor--Ralph Dreu--was recorded in 1188. The family motto is Drogo nomen, et virtus arma dedit which means "Drogo is my name, and valor gave me arms."
Other spellings of the name include "Drewe" and "Drywe." Notable people with the surname include American actress Sarah Drew (Grey's Anatomy, Mom's Night Out, Everwood), American baseball player Tim Drew (Cleveland Indians, Montreal Expos, Atlanta Braves), and American basketball player Larry Drew (Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers). The first Drew to come to America was Edward Drew in Virginia in 1623.
Drew Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Srgnt John Drew -- --, 1651 October 23, 1723 New Hampshire
- Jonathan Drew -- --, 1794 April 0, 1890
- Thomas Drew -- --, 1350
- John A. Drew -- --, 1822 October 19, 1908 New York
- Lemuel Drew -- --, 1744 January 24, 1825 Massachusetts
Drew Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Nancy P. Drew -- --, 1818 January 7, 1904 New Hampshire
- Francis Drew -- --, 1670 September 2, 1734
- John Drew -- --, 1853 July 8, 1927 Pennsylvania
- Elizabeth Drew -- --, 1450 December 0, 1500
- Rebecca Drew -- --, 1814 August 0, 1818
