Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-06
THE OLD FOLKS
Of Shelby County do Honor to the
Memory of an Old and HOnOred
Citizen who Passed Away
MISUNDERSTANDING
Adopted.

The regular monthly meeting of the So
ciety was held ON Tuesday afternoon, A bril-
LIST, at three o'clock, over ]. S. Wllkins's,
No. 290 Main street, President S. 81. Lamb
in the chair. Brother w. T. Avery made
the following report:
prepare suitable memorial resolutions In relation to
the death OF our late brother, Andrew W. Drew, beg
leave TO present the following brief and imperfect
sketch of his life:
ANDREW WARREN DREW
was born in Burlington, Vermont, on the fourth day
OF July 1923 and died on the sixteenth day Of Feb
vember lS45. He first engaged in business as an
brother under the firm and style of j. O. 4 A. W.
Drew. Many OF the most substantial buildings In
and around our city are standing monuments to-day
fifth of March, 1852, Bro Their Drew was married to
Miss Rebecca Miller daughter Of the late Mr. Charles
"Iit5T "a thtS sao.oi george u naroIn
being two, and probably the only ones of his at
Sometime IN the year 1854. Brother Drew became
con1ecte9 VIII te MS s M onaiteston rail-
ter car-builder for that company. About the year
1872. he united himself with the Alabama street
Pres byterian church. and continued consistent and
faithful member thereof until his death. From
long and intimate acquaintance with Brother Drew,
we appreciate the privilege of placing on record
some OF those estimaole traits of character which
marked his lfe. Though modest and unassuming,
he a man of fine Intelligence and enlarged in
formation A kinder heart never beat in the breast
of man. Genial and gentlemanly in his inter-
courtesIes of life Sincere and ardent in his attach
ments to his friends he scrupuously honest and
honorable in his dealings with his fellow men.
Gifted by nature with great energy, he was cOEse-
Quently successful in his undertakings, until falling
health and shattered constitution forced him to
tire from the active pursuits Of life Thus has
passed away from the community of which he had
been an hOnored member for more than third of
a century, a good husband, kind father, faith
fnl friend. a true christian gentleman, and most
useful citizen; therefore
ResOLged, That In the death of Andrew W. Drew,
this society has lost of its Oldest and most hon
ored members, the church of Its most consistent
and Jealous supporters. and the community in which
he lived most excellent and worthy citizen.
ReSOLed That In token of the high esteem in which
our deceased brother was held by those who knew
him best, that these reSOutOnS be spread upon the
minutes of this society and thG the secretary there
Of be requested to furnish copy OF them to his be-
reaved family.
The report and resolutions were unani-
mously adopted.
Brother c. F. Vance, our historian. then
presented and read a very interesting sketch
IN reference to the recent change in the gov
eminent of our city.
The bylaws were then so amended that |
our monthly meetings be held hereafter on |
he second Tuesday of each month.
The president reported the compromise and |
inal settlement with the heirs of our late |
treasurer, j. G. Londsdale, sr., which action |
vas approved.
After transacting other routine business,
he society adjourned.