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Drew Straw

1824 - 1893

Watertown Gazette 06 02 1893

 

Drew Straw of the firm of Straw and Murphy, died of bronchial troubles on Monday May 29, 1893.

 

Deceased was born in Waterbury, Vermont, September 19, 1824 and came to Watertown in 1847 from Ohio, being engaged in business here ever since. His wife and one son survive him.

 

On Wednesday afternoon his funeral was very largely attended. It was taken charge of by the Masons, Mr. Straw being a Royal Arch Mason.

 

His remains sleep in Oak Hill Cemetery.

 

 

 

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