DREW, Hiram (c. 1810-after 1880) and Martha (c. 1814-1880)

Born in Canada, Hiram Drew subsequently farmed in Jackson and Ottawa counties in Michigan. The date of Drew's joining the Sabbatarian Adventists is not known, but he was disfellowshipped during the winter of 1853-1854. By October 1854 he was listed as a member of the “publishing committee” of the Messenger of Truth, the journal of the breakaway Messenger Party.1EGWLM 823.1

Hiram Drew received brief mention by Ellen White in August 1853 in connection with his part in the growing rebellion among some members in Jackson and Sylvan, Michigan, against the leadership of the Whites—a rebellion that later led to the formation of the Messenger Party. Hiram Drew's supporters later claimed that “the hand of fellowship” had been wrongfully withdrawn “from Bro. Hiram Drew, after he had confessed all but the visions.”1EGWLM 823.2

See: 1880 U.S. Federal Census, “Hiram Drew,” Michigan, Ottawa County, Georgetown, p. 22; 1850 U.S. Federal Census, “Hiram Drew,” Michigan, Jackson County, Henrietta, p. 382; J. B. Bezzo, “Test of Fellowship,” Messenger of Truth, Oct. 19, 1854, p. [3]; Ellen G. White, Lt 6, 1853 (Aug. 3); Eli Bugbee et al., “Withdrawal of Fellowship,” Messenger of Truth, Nov. 30, 1854, p. [4].1EGWLM 823.3