George Alexander Drew

George Alexander Drew, (February 21, 1826 – July 5, 1891) was a Canadian lawyer, judge and political figure. He represented Wellington North in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal-Conservative member from 1867 to 1872 and from 1878 to 1882.

He was born near Williamstown, Upper Canada,

Drew ran unsuccessfully against Nathaniel Higinbotham for the federal seat in 1872, 1874 and 1875 before defeating him in 1878. Drew died while still a judge at the age of 65.

The community of Drew, Ontario in Minto Township was named after him.

His grandson, George A. Drew, later served as Premier of Ontario. Liberal Nathaniel Higinbotham

Liberal–Conservative George Alexander Drew