William Trew was born in 1789 in Witham, Essex, England. He married Hannah Hills in Witham on April 21, 1807.
The 1841 England Census has the following record for William Trew:
Age: 50
Street Address: Malting Office Cottages
Household Members
William Trew 50 (Tanner)
Samuel Trew 13
Harriet Trew 11
Edward Trew 5
The 1861 England Census shows that William Trew was living at his sister’s house:
Age: 72
Street Address: 8 Bridge Street
Household Members
William Claydon 48 (Head/Labourer on Highway)
Jane Claydon (Wife)
William Trew 72 (Brother in Law/Tanner)
The 1871 England Census shows that William Trew was living at his daughter’s house:
Age: 82
Street Address: 75 Bridge Street
Relationship: Wife’s Father
Household Members
John Woodwards 67 (Head/Agricultural Labourer)
Hannah Woodwards 61 (Wife)
Henry Woodwards 15 (Son)
William Trew 82 (Wifes Father/Annuitant)