The son of Richard Maxwell Drew (1822-1850) and Sarah Jessie Cleveland (1827-1875). On November 17, 1880, Richard Cleveland would marry Katie Roberta Caldwell (1859-1936) in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. They had the following children:
*Infant Son Drew 1883-1883
*Richard Cleveland Drew, Jr. 1885-1950
*Katie Cleveland Drew 1887-1908
*Harmon Caldwell Drew 1889-1950
*Thomas Caldwell Drew 1891-1940
*Waddy Thompson Drew 1894-1941
*Allyn Sidney Drew 1897-1956
*Mary Sarah Drew 1904-1955
Bio information:
Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northwest Louisiana
The Southern Publishing Company
Chicago & Nashville, 1890
Judge Richard C. Drew, attorney, Minden, La. Judge Drew is one of those men, too few in number, who fully recognize the truth so often urged by the sages of the law, that, of all men, the reading and thought of a lawyer should be the most extended. Systematic reading gives a more comprehensive grasp to the mind, variety and richness to thought, and a clearer perception of the motive of men and the principles of things, indeed of the very spirit of laws. This he has found most essential in the prosecution of his professional practice. Judge Drew is a native of Webster Par., Louisiana., born on April 17, 1849, and is the son of Judge R. M. and Sarah (Cleveland) Drew, natives of Kentucky and South Carolina, respectively. The father moved to Louisiana when a young man, and was married her to Miss Cleveland, who was reared in this State. The Cleveland's were among the pioneers of the Creole State. Judge R. M. Drew received a thorough education in his native State (Kentucky), read law and was admitted to the bar there. He was a prominent lawyer of North Louisiana for a number of years, and was in the front rank in his profession. He served as judge of the parish, and also in the Legislature of this State as senator, being a member of that honorable body at the time of his death in 1851.His widow survived him until 1880. R. C. Drew, the subject of this sketch, attained his growth in this parish, received a good education at the Homer College, and after completing his studies there he began reading law under A. B. George, now judge of this judicial district. He was admitted to the bar at Monroe in 1872, and began the practice of his profession in Minden. He was parish attorney for Webster parish four years, and in 1876 he was elected parish judge of Webster Par., Louisianabeing re-elected at the end of his term, and serving four years in that capacity. In 1879 he was elected district judge of this judicial district, re-elected to this important position in 1884, and has served as district judge here fifteen consecutive years. Judge R. M. Drew, Judge H. A. Drew and our subject served as judges of this territory for forty-five years. After the expiration of his term of office Judge R. C. Drew continued the practice of his profession at Minden. He is an able lawyer, one of the best in North Louisiana, and he still takes a deep interest in the political questions of the day. He has served in numerous conventions. Judge Drew was married in Bossier Parish, November 15, 1880, to Miss Katie Caldwell, a native of Louisiana, but who was reared in this State. She was educated and a graduate of a female college at Paris, Tex. Judge and Mrs. Drew have three children viz.: Richard C., Katie C. and Harman G. The Judge is a Master Mason, and has served as master of his lodge and other official positions. It is said that success is the best test of merit in this life, and Judge R. C. Drew is in every way a successful man. There is not a resident in the city who has a large speaking acquaintance than he, and all of his acquaintances respect and are willing to serve him. Mrs. Drew is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is a most estimable lady.
*Infant Son Drew 1883-1883
*Richard Cleveland Drew, Jr. 1885-1950
*Katie Cleveland Drew 1887-1908
*Harmon Caldwell Drew 1889-1950
*Thomas Caldwell Drew 1891-1940
*Waddy Thompson Drew 1894-1941
*Allyn Sidney Drew 1897-1956
*Mary Sarah Drew 1904-1955
Bio information:
Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northwest Louisiana
The Southern Publishing Company
Chicago & Nashville, 1890
Judge Richard C. Drew, attorney, Minden, La. Judge Drew is one of those men, too few in number, who fully recognize the truth so often urged by the sages of the law, that, of all men, the reading and thought of a lawyer should be the most extended. Systematic reading gives a more comprehensive grasp to the mind, variety and richness to thought, and a clearer perception of the motive of men and the principles of things, indeed of the very spirit of laws. This he has found most essential in the prosecution of his professional practice. Judge Drew is a native of Webster Par., Louisiana., born on April 17, 1849, and is the son of Judge R. M. and Sarah (Cleveland) Drew, natives of Kentucky and South Carolina, respectively. The father moved to Louisiana when a young man, and was married her to Miss Cleveland, who was reared in this State. The Cleveland's were among the pioneers of the Creole State. Judge R. M. Drew received a thorough education in his native State (Kentucky), read law and was admitted to the bar there. He was a prominent lawyer of North Louisiana for a number of years, and was in the front rank in his profession. He served as judge of the parish, and also in the Legislature of this State as senator, being a member of that honorable body at the time of his death in 1851.His widow survived him until 1880. R. C. Drew, the subject of this sketch, attained his growth in this parish, received a good education at the Homer College, and after completing his studies there he began reading law under A. B. George, now judge of this judicial district. He was admitted to the bar at Monroe in 1872, and began the practice of his profession in Minden. He was parish attorney for Webster parish four years, and in 1876 he was elected parish judge of Webster Par., Louisianabeing re-elected at the end of his term, and serving four years in that capacity. In 1879 he was elected district judge of this judicial district, re-elected to this important position in 1884, and has served as district judge here fifteen consecutive years. Judge R. M. Drew, Judge H. A. Drew and our subject served as judges of this territory for forty-five years. After the expiration of his term of office Judge R. C. Drew continued the practice of his profession at Minden. He is an able lawyer, one of the best in North Louisiana, and he still takes a deep interest in the political questions of the day. He has served in numerous conventions. Judge Drew was married in Bossier Parish, November 15, 1880, to Miss Katie Caldwell, a native of Louisiana, but who was reared in this State. She was educated and a graduate of a female college at Paris, Tex. Judge and Mrs. Drew have three children viz.: Richard C., Katie C. and Harman G. The Judge is a Master Mason, and has served as master of his lodge and other official positions. It is said that success is the best test of merit in this life, and Judge R. C. Drew is in every way a successful man. There is not a resident in the city who has a large speaking acquaintance than he, and all of his acquaintances respect and are willing to serve him. Mrs. Drew is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is a most estimable lady.
The son of Richard Maxwell Drew (1822-1850) and Sarah Jessie Cleveland (1827-1875). On November 17, 1880, Richard Cleveland would marry Katie Roberta Caldwell (1859-1936) in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. They had the following children:
*Infant Son Drew 1883-1883
*Richard Cleveland Drew, Jr. 1885-1950
*Katie Cleveland Drew 1887-1908
*Harmon Caldwell Drew 1889-1950
*Thomas Caldwell Drew 1891-1940
*Waddy Thompson Drew 1894-1941
*Allyn Sidney Drew 1897-1956
*Mary Sarah Drew 1904-1955
Bio information:
Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northwest Louisiana
The Southern Publishing Company
Chicago & Nashville, 1890
Judge Richard C. Drew, attorney, Minden, La. Judge Drew is one of those men, too few in number, who fully recognize the truth so often urged by the sages of the law, that, of all men, the reading and thought of a lawyer should be the most extended. Systematic reading gives a more comprehensive grasp to the mind, variety and richness to thought, and a clearer perception of the motive of men and the principles of things, indeed of the very spirit of laws. This he has found most essential in the prosecution of his professional practice. Judge Drew is a native of Webster Par., Louisiana., born on April 17, 1849, and is the son of Judge R. M. and Sarah (Cleveland) Drew, natives of Kentucky and South Carolina, respectively. The father moved to Louisiana when a young man, and was married her to Miss Cleveland, who was reared in this State. The Cleveland's were among the pioneers of the Creole State. Judge R. M. Drew received a thorough education in his native State (Kentucky), read law and was admitted to the bar there. He was a prominent lawyer of North Louisiana for a number of years, and was in the front rank in his profession. He served as judge of the parish, and also in the Legislature of this State as senator, being a member of that honorable body at the time of his death in 1851.His widow survived him until 1880. R. C. Drew, the subject of this sketch, attained his growth in this parish, received a good education at the Homer College, and after completing his studies there he began reading law under A. B. George, now judge of this judicial district. He was admitted to the bar at Monroe in 1872, and began the practice of his profession in Minden. He was parish attorney for Webster parish four years, and in 1876 he was elected parish judge of Webster Par., Louisianabeing re-elected at the end of his term, and serving four years in that capacity. In 1879 he was elected district judge of this judicial district, re-elected to this important position in 1884, and has served as district judge here fifteen consecutive years. Judge R. M. Drew, Judge H. A. Drew and our subject served as judges of this territory for forty-five years. After the expiration of his term of office Judge R. C. Drew continued the practice of his profession at Minden. He is an able lawyer, one of the best in North Louisiana, and he still takes a deep interest in the political questions of the day. He has served in numerous conventions. Judge Drew was married in Bossier Parish, November 15, 1880, to Miss Katie Caldwell, a native of Louisiana, but who was reared in this State. She was educated and a graduate of a female college at Paris, Tex. Judge and Mrs. Drew have three children viz.: Richard C., Katie C. and Harman G. The Judge is a Master Mason, and has served as master of his lodge and other official positions. It is said that success is the best test of merit in this life, and Judge R. C. Drew is in every way a successful man. There is not a resident in the city who has a large speaking acquaintance than he, and all of his acquaintances respect and are willing to serve him. Mrs. Drew is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is a most estimable lady.
*Infant Son Drew 1883-1883
*Richard Cleveland Drew, Jr. 1885-1950
*Katie Cleveland Drew 1887-1908
*Harmon Caldwell Drew 1889-1950
*Thomas Caldwell Drew 1891-1940
*Waddy Thompson Drew 1894-1941
*Allyn Sidney Drew 1897-1956
*Mary Sarah Drew 1904-1955
Bio information:
Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northwest Louisiana
The Southern Publishing Company
Chicago & Nashville, 1890
Judge Richard C. Drew, attorney, Minden, La. Judge Drew is one of those men, too few in number, who fully recognize the truth so often urged by the sages of the law, that, of all men, the reading and thought of a lawyer should be the most extended. Systematic reading gives a more comprehensive grasp to the mind, variety and richness to thought, and a clearer perception of the motive of men and the principles of things, indeed of the very spirit of laws. This he has found most essential in the prosecution of his professional practice. Judge Drew is a native of Webster Par., Louisiana., born on April 17, 1849, and is the son of Judge R. M. and Sarah (Cleveland) Drew, natives of Kentucky and South Carolina, respectively. The father moved to Louisiana when a young man, and was married her to Miss Cleveland, who was reared in this State. The Cleveland's were among the pioneers of the Creole State. Judge R. M. Drew received a thorough education in his native State (Kentucky), read law and was admitted to the bar there. He was a prominent lawyer of North Louisiana for a number of years, and was in the front rank in his profession. He served as judge of the parish, and also in the Legislature of this State as senator, being a member of that honorable body at the time of his death in 1851.His widow survived him until 1880. R. C. Drew, the subject of this sketch, attained his growth in this parish, received a good education at the Homer College, and after completing his studies there he began reading law under A. B. George, now judge of this judicial district. He was admitted to the bar at Monroe in 1872, and began the practice of his profession in Minden. He was parish attorney for Webster parish four years, and in 1876 he was elected parish judge of Webster Par., Louisianabeing re-elected at the end of his term, and serving four years in that capacity. In 1879 he was elected district judge of this judicial district, re-elected to this important position in 1884, and has served as district judge here fifteen consecutive years. Judge R. M. Drew, Judge H. A. Drew and our subject served as judges of this territory for forty-five years. After the expiration of his term of office Judge R. C. Drew continued the practice of his profession at Minden. He is an able lawyer, one of the best in North Louisiana, and he still takes a deep interest in the political questions of the day. He has served in numerous conventions. Judge Drew was married in Bossier Parish, November 15, 1880, to Miss Katie Caldwell, a native of Louisiana, but who was reared in this State. She was educated and a graduate of a female college at Paris, Tex. Judge and Mrs. Drew have three children viz.: Richard C., Katie C. and Harman G. The Judge is a Master Mason, and has served as master of his lodge and other official positions. It is said that success is the best test of merit in this life, and Judge R. C. Drew is in every way a successful man. There is not a resident in the city who has a large speaking acquaintance than he, and all of his acquaintances respect and are willing to serve him. Mrs. Drew is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is a most estimable lady.
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