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William Drew

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William Drew was born in 1848 in Newbury, Berkshire. He was a FR driver between 1870 & 1872 living in Boston Lodge. By 1881 he had moved to Blaenau Ffestiniog and was working as a quarry engine driver.

Census Entry for 1871

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For the full name of: William Drew
An entry has been found for this person at Boston Lodge
where the age is recorded as: 23
where the year of birth is recorded as: 1848, in Newbury, Berkshire
The occupation given is: Driver
and the FR/WHR connection is valid


Census Entry for 1881

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For the full name of: William Drew
An entry has been found for this person at Blaenau Ffestiniog
where the age is recorded as: 33
where the year of birth is recorded as: 1848, in Newbury, Berkshire
The occupation given is: quarry engine driver