Albert S. Drew (November 26, 1843-November 21, 1920) was an American business, civic, and political figure from

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. A Republican who was a longtime participant in

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's municipal government, Drew was most notable for his service as the city's mayor from 1915 to 1917.

Biography

Drew was born in St. Albans, Vermont on November 26, 1843, the son of William W. Drew and Harriet Katherine (Davis) Drew. Drew's parents relocated the family to

shortly after he was born, and Drew was raised and educated in Burlington. During his career, Drew owned a shoe store, which he operated profitably until he sold it to new owners. He also worked as a salesman and manager for several businesses that had customers in Vermont, including the Baldwin Refrigerator Company of

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and the Warren Boot & Shoe Company of

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. A civic activist, he was a member of the

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and an original member of the Ethan Allen Club. He was an organizer of the fire department's Ethan Allen Engine Company, and served as a volunteer firefighter for more than 50 years. Beginning in 1882, Drew served several terms on Burlington's Board of Aldermen, elected first from Ward 4, and later from Ward 5. His service included time as president of the board. In 1915, Drew was the successful Republican nominee for mayor, and he served one term, 1915 to 1917. Drew became ill during the winter of 1919-1920 and resided in two Burlington sanitariums until his death on November 21, 1920. He was buried at

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in Burlington.

Family

On May 5, 1865 Drew married Mary S. Ray (1849-1905). They were the parents of a daughter, Florence (1871-1877). At his death, Drew's closest living relative was his uncle, Henry Davis of Burlington.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Drew, Albert S. 1843 births 1920 deaths People from Burlington, Vermont Vermont Republicans Mayors of Burlington, Vermont Burials at Lakeview Cemetery (Burlington, Vermont)