5 Jan 1901
Times-Picayune
(New Orleans, LA) p.12
COLONEL CYRUS K. DREW.
Death of a Prominent Soldier, Mason, and Citizen.
Cyrus K. Drew.
Colonel Cyrus K. Drew, the well known insurance man, died yesterday afternoon as his residence on Nashville avenue, after a protracted illness, which, however, terminated unexpectedly. Colonel Drew was one of those men who, born and reared in the north, saw a future for the south, and located in New Orleans, which he made his home, and became one of its best citizens. For the past year he had been in ill health, but no serious result was apprehended. On last Monday he was well enough to be out, but shortly after he was stricken down and lingered until yesterday afternoon, just before 6 o'clock, when the angel of death put an end to his earthly sufferings and wafted his spirit to tha haven of rest, the reward of a well spent life.
Cyrus King Drew was the third generation of the framily to bear that honored name. He came of distinguished revolutionary ancestry, and one of them sleeps on Bunker hill, where he fell fighting for the independence of the American nation. His father served for a time as United States Indian agent, and was located at Duluth in the early days, when that country was a wilderness, peopled only by savages. The subject of this sketch was born in Ohio, in 1835, but soon after the family moved to Evansville, which they made their home. Young Drew was educated at the Kentucky Military Institute, and on returning to his home engaged in the insurance business. When the civil war broke out he volunteered and secured a commission in the quartermaster's department. He served until the end of hostilities, participating in many engagements, and was finally mustered out of the federal volunteer army at Montgomery, Ala., with the rank of colonel. He returned to his home at Evansville, where he re-entered the insurance business, and soon the firm of Drew and Bennett was formed and earned the confidence of a large clientele.
When the first insurance compact was formed in this city, in 1886, Colonel Drew was invited to become its manager, and he moved to New Orleans with his family. Some time after that he became connected with the Teutonia Insurance Company, as special agent, and has continued as such up to his death. Colonel Drew stood very high in Masonry, having attained the thirty-third degree.
He was a talented underwriter and was familiar with all the intricacies of the business. He wielded a forceful pen and was a contributor to many insurance journals. In fact at the time of his death he was the editor of the Insurance agent, a local periodical.
Colonel Drew was twice married, his first wife having been Miss Margaret Goslee of Evansville, by which only three children survive; Cyrus King Drew Jr., of Louisville, who is well known in New Orleans; Miss Mame Drew, of Louisville, and Mrs. William McConnell of New Orleans. In 1890 he married Miss Rebecca H. Byrne, daughter of John L. Byrne, of this city, who survives him.
The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock to enable his two children to come from Louisville, the friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend the services at the house.
(end of Times Picayune sketch).
Cyrus King Drew, became a colonel in the Union army and Doug and Brit could never understand why their grandfather fought on the wrong side.
He became very successful in the insurance business in the firm of Drew and Bennett. In 1882 he and his wife went to Europe. They visited her relatives, the Early's at Witney, England. The object of this trip was to take his 33rd Masonry degree, which was not given in the US at that time. I am copying a postcard he sent to his daughter Mamie.
Antwerp, June 12,1882
My, Dear Mamie: As I cannot find time to write to you as often as I wish, I have fallen back on postal cards and will now try and send you one from every town. Your mother and I have tramped all day and are tired but have enjoyed the hours, having looked upon the greatest pictures in the world. The Cathedral here was built In 1352. This city is older than you are by several years and I will tell you all about it when I come home. Be a good girl, Mamie, every day and so please your affectionate Father".
In 1886 he moved to New Orleans. It is my recollection that he had financial troubles in Evansville. There he was editor of the "Insurance Agent" and died there in 1900 at the age of 66.
They were the parents of Uncle Cyrus King Drew III, who lived in Denver for many years and whose children are Carol, Franklyn and Barry. Aunt Mame, who never married and Madge Drew who married W.L. McConnell and whose children were Douglas, Britton and Madge.
Historical Register & Dictionary of the US Army 1789-1903, Vol. 1, page 383:
"Drew, Cyrus King. Ohio. Ind. Capt assistant quartermaster volunteers 30 June 1864; brevet major and lieutenant colonel volunteers 13 Mar 1865 for faithful and meritorious services; honorable mustered out 20 Mar 1866."
Times-Picayune
(New Orleans, LA) p.12
COLONEL CYRUS K. DREW.
Death of a Prominent Soldier, Mason, and Citizen.
Cyrus K. Drew.
Colonel Cyrus K. Drew, the well known insurance man, died yesterday afternoon as his residence on Nashville avenue, after a protracted illness, which, however, terminated unexpectedly. Colonel Drew was one of those men who, born and reared in the north, saw a future for the south, and located in New Orleans, which he made his home, and became one of its best citizens. For the past year he had been in ill health, but no serious result was apprehended. On last Monday he was well enough to be out, but shortly after he was stricken down and lingered until yesterday afternoon, just before 6 o'clock, when the angel of death put an end to his earthly sufferings and wafted his spirit to tha haven of rest, the reward of a well spent life.
Cyrus King Drew was the third generation of the framily to bear that honored name. He came of distinguished revolutionary ancestry, and one of them sleeps on Bunker hill, where he fell fighting for the independence of the American nation. His father served for a time as United States Indian agent, and was located at Duluth in the early days, when that country was a wilderness, peopled only by savages. The subject of this sketch was born in Ohio, in 1835, but soon after the family moved to Evansville, which they made their home. Young Drew was educated at the Kentucky Military Institute, and on returning to his home engaged in the insurance business. When the civil war broke out he volunteered and secured a commission in the quartermaster's department. He served until the end of hostilities, participating in many engagements, and was finally mustered out of the federal volunteer army at Montgomery, Ala., with the rank of colonel. He returned to his home at Evansville, where he re-entered the insurance business, and soon the firm of Drew and Bennett was formed and earned the confidence of a large clientele.
When the first insurance compact was formed in this city, in 1886, Colonel Drew was invited to become its manager, and he moved to New Orleans with his family. Some time after that he became connected with the Teutonia Insurance Company, as special agent, and has continued as such up to his death. Colonel Drew stood very high in Masonry, having attained the thirty-third degree.
He was a talented underwriter and was familiar with all the intricacies of the business. He wielded a forceful pen and was a contributor to many insurance journals. In fact at the time of his death he was the editor of the Insurance agent, a local periodical.
Colonel Drew was twice married, his first wife having been Miss Margaret Goslee of Evansville, by which only three children survive; Cyrus King Drew Jr., of Louisville, who is well known in New Orleans; Miss Mame Drew, of Louisville, and Mrs. William McConnell of New Orleans. In 1890 he married Miss Rebecca H. Byrne, daughter of John L. Byrne, of this city, who survives him.
The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock to enable his two children to come from Louisville, the friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend the services at the house.
(end of Times Picayune sketch).
Cyrus King Drew, became a colonel in the Union army and Doug and Brit could never understand why their grandfather fought on the wrong side.
He became very successful in the insurance business in the firm of Drew and Bennett. In 1882 he and his wife went to Europe. They visited her relatives, the Early's at Witney, England. The object of this trip was to take his 33rd Masonry degree, which was not given in the US at that time. I am copying a postcard he sent to his daughter Mamie.
Antwerp, June 12,1882
My, Dear Mamie: As I cannot find time to write to you as often as I wish, I have fallen back on postal cards and will now try and send you one from every town. Your mother and I have tramped all day and are tired but have enjoyed the hours, having looked upon the greatest pictures in the world. The Cathedral here was built In 1352. This city is older than you are by several years and I will tell you all about it when I come home. Be a good girl, Mamie, every day and so please your affectionate Father".
In 1886 he moved to New Orleans. It is my recollection that he had financial troubles in Evansville. There he was editor of the "Insurance Agent" and died there in 1900 at the age of 66.
They were the parents of Uncle Cyrus King Drew III, who lived in Denver for many years and whose children are Carol, Franklyn and Barry. Aunt Mame, who never married and Madge Drew who married W.L. McConnell and whose children were Douglas, Britton and Madge.
Historical Register & Dictionary of the US Army 1789-1903, Vol. 1, page 383:
"Drew, Cyrus King. Ohio. Ind. Capt assistant quartermaster volunteers 30 June 1864; brevet major and lieutenant colonel volunteers 13 Mar 1865 for faithful and meritorious services; honorable mustered out 20 Mar 1866."
5 Jan 1901
Times-Picayune
(New Orleans, LA) p.12
COLONEL CYRUS K. DREW.
Death of a Prominent Soldier, Mason, and Citizen.
Cyrus K. Drew.
Colonel Cyrus K. Drew, the well known insurance man, died yesterday afternoon as his residence on Nashville avenue, after a protracted illness, which, however, terminated unexpectedly. Colonel Drew was one of those men who, born and reared in the north, saw a future for the south, and located in New Orleans, which he made his home, and became one of its best citizens. For the past year he had been in ill health, but no serious result was apprehended. On last Monday he was well enough to be out, but shortly after he was stricken down and lingered until yesterday afternoon, just before 6 o'clock, when the angel of death put an end to his earthly sufferings and wafted his spirit to tha haven of rest, the reward of a well spent life.
Cyrus King Drew was the third generation of the framily to bear that honored name. He came of distinguished revolutionary ancestry, and one of them sleeps on Bunker hill, where he fell fighting for the independence of the American nation. His father served for a time as United States Indian agent, and was located at Duluth in the early days, when that country was a wilderness, peopled only by savages. The subject of this sketch was born in Ohio, in 1835, but soon after the family moved to Evansville, which they made their home. Young Drew was educated at the Kentucky Military Institute, and on returning to his home engaged in the insurance business. When the civil war broke out he volunteered and secured a commission in the quartermaster's department. He served until the end of hostilities, participating in many engagements, and was finally mustered out of the federal volunteer army at Montgomery, Ala., with the rank of colonel. He returned to his home at Evansville, where he re-entered the insurance business, and soon the firm of Drew and Bennett was formed and earned the confidence of a large clientele.
When the first insurance compact was formed in this city, in 1886, Colonel Drew was invited to become its manager, and he moved to New Orleans with his family. Some time after that he became connected with the Teutonia Insurance Company, as special agent, and has continued as such up to his death. Colonel Drew stood very high in Masonry, having attained the thirty-third degree.
He was a talented underwriter and was familiar with all the intricacies of the business. He wielded a forceful pen and was a contributor to many insurance journals. In fact at the time of his death he was the editor of the Insurance agent, a local periodical.
Colonel Drew was twice married, his first wife having been Miss Margaret Goslee of Evansville, by which only three children survive; Cyrus King Drew Jr., of Louisville, who is well known in New Orleans; Miss Mame Drew, of Louisville, and Mrs. William McConnell of New Orleans. In 1890 he married Miss Rebecca H. Byrne, daughter of John L. Byrne, of this city, who survives him.
The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock to enable his two children to come from Louisville, the friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend the services at the house.
(end of Times Picayune sketch).
Cyrus King Drew, became a colonel in the Union army and Doug and Brit could never understand why their grandfather fought on the wrong side.
He became very successful in the insurance business in the firm of Drew and Bennett. In 1882 he and his wife went to Europe. They visited her relatives, the Early's at Witney, England. The object of this trip was to take his 33rd Masonry degree, which was not given in the US at that time. I am copying a postcard he sent to his daughter Mamie.
Antwerp, June 12,1882
My, Dear Mamie: As I cannot find time to write to you as often as I wish, I have fallen back on postal cards and will now try and send you one from every town. Your mother and I have tramped all day and are tired but have enjoyed the hours, having looked upon the greatest pictures in the world. The Cathedral here was built In 1352. This city is older than you are by several years and I will tell you all about it when I come home. Be a good girl, Mamie, every day and so please your affectionate Father".
In 1886 he moved to New Orleans. It is my recollection that he had financial troubles in Evansville. There he was editor of the "Insurance Agent" and died there in 1900 at the age of 66.
They were the parents of Uncle Cyrus King Drew III, who lived in Denver for many years and whose children are Carol, Franklyn and Barry. Aunt Mame, who never married and Madge Drew who married W.L. McConnell and whose children were Douglas, Britton and Madge.
Historical Register & Dictionary of the US Army 1789-1903, Vol. 1, page 383:
"Drew, Cyrus King. Ohio. Ind. Capt assistant quartermaster volunteers 30 June 1864; brevet major and lieutenant colonel volunteers 13 Mar 1865 for faithful and meritorious services; honorable mustered out 20 Mar 1866."
Times-Picayune
(New Orleans, LA) p.12
COLONEL CYRUS K. DREW.
Death of a Prominent Soldier, Mason, and Citizen.
Cyrus K. Drew.
Colonel Cyrus K. Drew, the well known insurance man, died yesterday afternoon as his residence on Nashville avenue, after a protracted illness, which, however, terminated unexpectedly. Colonel Drew was one of those men who, born and reared in the north, saw a future for the south, and located in New Orleans, which he made his home, and became one of its best citizens. For the past year he had been in ill health, but no serious result was apprehended. On last Monday he was well enough to be out, but shortly after he was stricken down and lingered until yesterday afternoon, just before 6 o'clock, when the angel of death put an end to his earthly sufferings and wafted his spirit to tha haven of rest, the reward of a well spent life.
Cyrus King Drew was the third generation of the framily to bear that honored name. He came of distinguished revolutionary ancestry, and one of them sleeps on Bunker hill, where he fell fighting for the independence of the American nation. His father served for a time as United States Indian agent, and was located at Duluth in the early days, when that country was a wilderness, peopled only by savages. The subject of this sketch was born in Ohio, in 1835, but soon after the family moved to Evansville, which they made their home. Young Drew was educated at the Kentucky Military Institute, and on returning to his home engaged in the insurance business. When the civil war broke out he volunteered and secured a commission in the quartermaster's department. He served until the end of hostilities, participating in many engagements, and was finally mustered out of the federal volunteer army at Montgomery, Ala., with the rank of colonel. He returned to his home at Evansville, where he re-entered the insurance business, and soon the firm of Drew and Bennett was formed and earned the confidence of a large clientele.
When the first insurance compact was formed in this city, in 1886, Colonel Drew was invited to become its manager, and he moved to New Orleans with his family. Some time after that he became connected with the Teutonia Insurance Company, as special agent, and has continued as such up to his death. Colonel Drew stood very high in Masonry, having attained the thirty-third degree.
He was a talented underwriter and was familiar with all the intricacies of the business. He wielded a forceful pen and was a contributor to many insurance journals. In fact at the time of his death he was the editor of the Insurance agent, a local periodical.
Colonel Drew was twice married, his first wife having been Miss Margaret Goslee of Evansville, by which only three children survive; Cyrus King Drew Jr., of Louisville, who is well known in New Orleans; Miss Mame Drew, of Louisville, and Mrs. William McConnell of New Orleans. In 1890 he married Miss Rebecca H. Byrne, daughter of John L. Byrne, of this city, who survives him.
The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock to enable his two children to come from Louisville, the friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend the services at the house.
(end of Times Picayune sketch).
Cyrus King Drew, became a colonel in the Union army and Doug and Brit could never understand why their grandfather fought on the wrong side.
He became very successful in the insurance business in the firm of Drew and Bennett. In 1882 he and his wife went to Europe. They visited her relatives, the Early's at Witney, England. The object of this trip was to take his 33rd Masonry degree, which was not given in the US at that time. I am copying a postcard he sent to his daughter Mamie.
Antwerp, June 12,1882
My, Dear Mamie: As I cannot find time to write to you as often as I wish, I have fallen back on postal cards and will now try and send you one from every town. Your mother and I have tramped all day and are tired but have enjoyed the hours, having looked upon the greatest pictures in the world. The Cathedral here was built In 1352. This city is older than you are by several years and I will tell you all about it when I come home. Be a good girl, Mamie, every day and so please your affectionate Father".
In 1886 he moved to New Orleans. It is my recollection that he had financial troubles in Evansville. There he was editor of the "Insurance Agent" and died there in 1900 at the age of 66.
They were the parents of Uncle Cyrus King Drew III, who lived in Denver for many years and whose children are Carol, Franklyn and Barry. Aunt Mame, who never married and Madge Drew who married W.L. McConnell and whose children were Douglas, Britton and Madge.
Historical Register & Dictionary of the US Army 1789-1903, Vol. 1, page 383:
"Drew, Cyrus King. Ohio. Ind. Capt assistant quartermaster volunteers 30 June 1864; brevet major and lieutenant colonel volunteers 13 Mar 1865 for faithful and meritorious services; honorable mustered out 20 Mar 1866."
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