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William DREW 1627–1669 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1627

Birth Location: Devonshire, England

Death Date: APR 1669

Death Location: Oyster River, Durham, Strafford, NH

Father: William DREW

Mother:

Spouse(s): Elizabeth MATTHEWS

Children(s): John DREW, Francis DREW, Thomas DREW

The story of William DREW began in 1627 in Devonshire, England. William DREW married Elizabeth Matthews, and had children including Elizabeth Drew, Francis Drew, Hannah Drew, John Drew, Thomas Drew. William DREW passed away in 1669 in Oyster River, Durham, Strafford, NH.

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Biography

  • The story of William DREW began in 1627 in Devonshire, England.
  • William DREW married Elizabeth Matthews, and had children including Elizabeth Drew, Francis Drew, Hannah Drew, John Drew, Thomas Drew.
  • William DREW passed away in 1669 in Oyster River, Durham, Strafford, NH.

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William DREW's Ancestors

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William DREW
1627–1669
Birth Place: Devonshire, England
Parents
William DREW
–1657
Devonshire, England
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2nd-Great-Grandparents

William DREW's Descendants

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William DREW (ABT 1627–APR 1669) m. Elizabeth MATTHEWS (1628–)
  1. 1. John DREW 1651–1723 m. Sarah FIELD 1651–
    1. 1. John DREW 1680–1713 m. Elizabeth HOPLEY –1733
      1. 1. Francis DREW 1711–1791 m. Mary HICKS 1724–1791
        1. 1. John DREW 1747– m. Tamson DREW 1750– m. Louise TASKER 1751– m. Dorothy JACKSON 1761–
      2. 2. John DREW 1707–1745 m. Abigail WINGATE 1703–1750
        1. 1. Elizabeth ((Betsey)) DREW 1740–1811 m. Joshua RICKER 1737–1818
      3. 3. Elizabeth DREW 1709–
    2. 2. Francis DREW 1682–1717 m. Ann WINGATE 1694–1787
      1. 1. Joseph DREW 1717–1757
        1. 1. Abigail DREW 1768–1817 m. Paul HAYES 1744–1821
  2. 2. Francis DREW 1648–1694 m. Lydia (or Ledia) BICKFORD 1650–1694
    1. 1. Thomas DREW 1673–1766 m. Tamsen 1677–1766
    2. 2. John DREW 1674–1706
    3. 3. Benjamin DREW 1685–1694
  3. 3. Thomas DREW 1665–1736

William DREW's Timeline

2 Records

1627
ABT 1627
Birth of William DREW in Devonshire, England
Devonshire, England
1669
APR 1669
Age 42
Death of William DREW in Oyster River, Durham, Strafford, NH
Oyster River, Durham, Strafford, NH

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1627
    Event Place: Devonshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] S1675022518
    [2] S1675022521

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: APR 1669
    Event Place: Oyster River, Durham, Strafford, NH
    Record Source:
    [1] S1675022518
    [2] S1675022521

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