Thomas Drew (1780–1861)
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- Born
- 1780
- Died
- 1861
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Drew born? 1780.
When did Thomas Drew die? 1861.
Life story
Thomas Drew (1780–1861) was born in 1780, and died in 1861, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.
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1787 · age 7 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1803 · age 23 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 45 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 66 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 81 — The American Civil War began
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When was Thomas Drew born?
Thomas Drew was born in 1780.
When did Thomas Drew die?
Thomas Drew died in 1861.
How old was Thomas Drew at the time of death?
Thomas Drew was about 81 years old.
Where is Thomas Drew buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas Drew died?
In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
What major events happened during Thomas Drew's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 7); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 23); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 45); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 66); the American Civil War began (1861, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Drew?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
How many people named Thomas Drew are on AncestryData?
2 people named Thomas Drew are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1780
Death
1861
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AncestryData, "Thomas Drew (1780–1861)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-drew-1780-1861-a82fef3a/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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