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John Drew (1734 – 1808) was an English banker and landowner, who served as High Sheriff of Sussex. ==Life== Baptised on 12 August 1734 in Chichester, he was the eldest son of John Drew and his first wife Margaret Haskell. He became a partner in what was known as the Chichester Old Bank, the partners being Griffiths, Chaldecott, Drew & Trew in 1783, Griffiths, Chaldecott & Drew by 1790, Griffiths, Drew & Co by 1796, Griffiths, Drew and Ridge in 1805 and after his death Ridge & Murray. The business has since became part of the Royal Bank of Scotland. An alderman of the city, he served as mayor in 1785 and again in 1798 0n 4 February 1791 he was appointed High Sheriff of Sussex.〔() 〕 As well as his business in Chichester, he invested in lands outside the city. In 1788 he became joint owner of the manor of Keynor in the parish of Sidlesham and he also had extensive lands in the adjoining parish of Earnley. His will was proved in London on 22 June 1808. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「John Drew (banker)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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