Frank Drew (1849–1880)
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- Born
- 1849
- Died
- 1880
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- Names in Stone
When was Frank Drew born? 1849.
When did Frank Drew die? 1880.
Life story
Frank Drew (1849–1880) was born in 1849, and died in 1880, at about age 31. A cemetery record documents Frank's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Frank's life.
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The world Frank lived through
1861 · age 12 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 14 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 16 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 18 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 20 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 22 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 27 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was Frank Drew born?
Frank Drew was born in 1849.
When did Frank Drew die?
Frank Drew died in 1880.
How old was Frank Drew at the time of death?
Frank Drew was about 31 years old.
Where is Frank Drew buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Frank's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Frank Drew was born?
In 1849, the U.S. presidents were James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.
Who was president when Frank Drew died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Frank died.
What major events happened during Frank Drew's lifetime?
During Frank's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 12); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 16); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 20); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 27).
Which U.S. censuses would include Frank Drew?
Federal censuses taken during Frank's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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Birth
1849
Death
1880
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AncestryData, "Frank Drew (1849–1880)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/frank-drew-1849-1880-b948eb31/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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