John Drew

Who is John Drew?

John A. Drew was a prominent trader in the Mackinac area in the early 19th century.

Early in his career, Drew was an agent under Michael Dousman, trading with the local Ojibwe and Odaawaa. Later, together with Edward Biddle, Drew was part owner of Biddle & Drew. In the 1836 Treaty of Washington, with the Ottawa, etc., Drew was granted a tract of one section and three quarters, to his Indian family, at Cheboygan rapids, at the rate of four dollars. Later in his career, he served as a Michigan House of Representatives for the 1841 session.

John Drew married Margaret Lasley on May 27, 1822, in Mackinac area. Their children were:

William T. Drew, born c. 1825.

Matilda Drew, born c. 1829.

George Drew.

Oliver Drew.

Harriet Drew.

Julia Ann Drew.