DRURY, Thomas of Treeton Parish, Yorkshire, England & Minnesota, United States
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Thomas DRURY was born 1794-96 near Sheffield, Yorkshire and married Sarah WALKER b abt 1798; they married 1 Oct 1821 at Treeton Parish, Yorkshire with a John & Hannah WALKER as witnesses. I do not have parents for either Thomas or Sarah. After birth of last son Joseph in 1840 (all children were christened at St.John's, Wales, Yorkshire). Their oldest child I have record of (1841 census)shows George b 1830, Emma b 1832, Charles b 1833, William b 1835, Alfred b 1838 and the last Joseph b 1840. Since they were married in 1821, I know there are other children, just at a loss of where to look. Perhaps he just wasn't at home for a few years. Thomas, Sarah & family ended up in Wisconsin, United States by 1850, then 5 years later in Minnesota and both Thomas & Sarah died there in their 80's. I now know that the entire family came through New York port in Sep of 1849 (exact date not at my fingertips). With them was the son of Thomas's brother William, Joseph b abt 1830. This Joseph stayed in Wisconsin and raised a family with hi wife Margaret Peggy EDWARDS. Thomas had 2 brothers that we know of (1841 Census), John and William. Never could find a brother Joseph in Wisconsin, that supposedly Thomas went to join. Think the family story got twisted.
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crisp51 on 2015-08-06 12:45:48Have you looked at the site: www.treetonweb.co.uk ? A search brings up a couple of results for Drury with mention of a Thomas. If not useful perhaps you can get in touch with someone who could help via this site?
familydetective on 2015-08-06 13:58:15Census 1841
Name: Thos Drury
Age: 45
Estimated birth year: abt 1796
Gender: Male
Where born: Yorkshire, England
Civil Parish: Treeton
Hundred: Strafforth and Tickhill (South Division)
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England
Street address: Strafforth and Tickhill
Occupation: ag labourer
Thos Drury 45
Sarah Drury 40
George Drury 10
Emma Drury 9
Charles Drury 8
William Drury 5
Alfred Drury 3
Joseph Drury 1
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Baptism
Name: Joseph Drury
Gender: Male
Baptism Date: 28 Jun 1840
Baptism Place: Wales, York, England
Father: Thomas Drury
Mother: Sarah
FHL Film Number: 6343707
Reference ID: yr 1813-1874 p 35
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Registration District for Treeton was Rotherham in 1840. This is the reg of Joseph's birth. You cannot work you why you cannot find other children prior to George. It you get this birth cert it will proof his parents names and be more reliable than just Thomas Drury and Sarah found on the baptism.
Birth Registration
Name: Joseph Drury
Registration Year: 1840
Registration Quarter: Apr-May-Jun
Registration district: Rotherham
Inferred County: Yorkshire West Riding
Volume: 22
Page: 481