Who was Edward Drury\Drewry?

Edward Drury\Drewry (1686–1718) was born in York, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America and died in York, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Edward Drury\Drewry 1686–1718

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Aug 1686 · York, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America

Died 29 Jan 1718 · York, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America

Father John Drewry

Mother Deborah Cary Collins

Siblings Elizabeth Drewry, Elizabeth Drury Drewry, James Drewry, John Drury Drewry, Mary Drury Drewry, Robert Drury Drury Sr, Samuel Drury Drewry, Sarah Drury Drewry, Thomas Drury Drewry, William Drury Drewry

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Drewry

Deborah Cary Collins

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Edward Drury, Drewry began in 1686 in York, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America. Edward Drury, Drewry passed away in 1718 in York, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America.

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Life Timeline

1686

Birth of Edward Drury, Drewry in York, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America

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1718

Death of Edward Drury, Drewry in York, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Drury\Drewry

This ancestor line traces from Pulborough, Sussex, England (1597) to York, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America (1686) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Drury\Drewry (1686–1718) was born in York, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America and died in York, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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