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Daniel Drake¹

• Father*: Levi Drake¹ b. 29 Mar 1771, d. 11 Oct 1825
• Mother*: Helena Van Campen¹ b. 11 Mar 1772, d. 13 Oct 1824

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Daniel Drake was born on 17 March 1792.¹
• He was baptized on 19 May 1795 at Reformed Dutch Church, Smithfield, (now Monroe Co.), Pennsylvania.¹
• He married Elizabeth.²

• Also known as Daniel V. Drake.²
• Daniel Drake appeared on the census in 1830 at Stroud, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania, Daniel Drake, with a household of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 15-20.³
• He appeared on the census in 1840 at Lower Smithfield, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, Daniel P. Drake, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-10, 2 females 30-40.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 26 August 1850 at Smithfield, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, Daniel V. Drake, age 58, born in Pennsylvania. A farmer. In the household are Elizabeth Drake (age 48), Jesiah Drake (15), Catherine Drake (13), Mary Drake (11), Jesse Drake (8), Elizabeth Drake (4).²
• He appeared on the census on 16 June 1860 at Smithfield, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, Daniel V. Drak, age 58, born in Pennsylvania. A farmer. Real estate valued at $10000, personal estate at $2000. In the household are Elizabeth Drak (age 58), Josiah Drak (26), Catherine Drak (24), Mary Drak (21), Jesse Drake (19) and Elizabeth Drake (14). Also Catherine Gullick, age 86, retired.⁵

Daniel Drake¹

• Father*: Benjamin Drake¹ b. 3 Nov 1734
• Mother*: Abigail Knapp^1,2 b. 30 Nov 1740

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Daniel Drake was born on 28 February 1769.³

• He appeared on the census in 1800 at Owego, Tioga Co., New York, Daniel Drake, with a household of 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 2 females under 10, 1 female 26-44.⁴

Daniel Drake¹

• Father*: Zepheniah Drake¹ b. 12 Jan 1737, d. 16 Oct 1823
• Mother*: Ann Knapp¹ b. 20 Oct 1738, d. 8 May 1805

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Daniel Drake was born on 26 January 1779.^2,3
• He married Catherine Rider on 19 May 1804.^2,3
• Daniel Drake died on 19 August 1841.³
• He was buried at Sullivan Co., New York.⁴

Daniel Drake¹

• Father*: James Drake¹ b. 1 Oct 1755, d. 16 Aug 1849
• Mother*: Mary Holly¹ b. 29 Jul 1760

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Daniel Drake was born on 2 July 1781 at probably Orange Co., New York.¹

Daniel Harris Drake¹

• Father*: Daniel Drake¹ b. 26 Jan 1779, d. 19 Aug 1841
• Mother*: Catherine Rider¹ b. 4 Oct 1786, d. 3 Apr 1854

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Daniel Harris Drake was born on 25 March 1823.¹
• He died on 16 December 1832.¹

David Drake^1,2

• Father*: William Drake¹ b. 3 Feb 1783, d. 1843
• Mother*: Cynthia Cogswell¹ b. 28 Dec 1794, d. 1862

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• David Drake was born on 25 March 1813 at Bradford Co., Pennsylvania.³
• He died on 7 October 1888.³
• He was buried at Wysox Cemetery, Wysox, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania.³

David Drake¹

• Father*: David Drake¹ b. 5 Apr 1812, d. 27 Oct 1850
• Mother*: Mary Brewer¹ b. 18 Jan 1818, d. 1904

• David Drake was born between 1842 and 1848 (no record of him has been found).

David G. Drake

• Father*: Joseph Drake b. 5 Aug 1803, d. 16 Aug 1871
• Mother*: Fanny Minturn b. 21 Dec 1804, d. 4 Sep 1854

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• David G. Drake was born on 17 May 1838 at Orange Co., New York, (calculated from age at death).
• He died on 10 April 1872 ; age 33-10-24.¹
• He was buried at Chester Cemetery, Chester, Orange Co., New York.^2,1

• He appeared on the census on 2 November 1850 at Warwick, Orange Co., New York, David G. Drake, age 12, born in New York.³
• He appeared on the census on 3 September 1860 at Warwick, Orange Co., New York, David G. Drake, age 22, born in New York. A farmer.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 18 June 1870 at Warwick, Orange Co., New York, David G. Drake, age 31, born in New York. Works on farm.⁵

David Grasset Drake¹

• Father*: William Drake¹ b. 22 Nov 1727, d. 15 Apr 1808
• Mother*: Abigail¹ b. 2 Dec 1732, d. 12 Sep 1785

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart (#1), Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart (#2)

• David Grasset Drake was born on 2 December 1759 at Orange Co., New York.²
• He married first before 1788 Mary Smith.¹
• David Grasset Drake married second on 1 November 1826 Hannah Knapp, daughter of Jabez Knapp and Hannah Holly.¹
• David Grasset Drake died on 3 June 1850 at Chester, Orange Co., New York, ; "age 90-5-12."³
• He was buried at East-Chester Cemetery, Orange Co., New York.¹

• Also known as Grosset Drake.⁴
• Also known as David Groset Drake.²
• He was a Revolutionary War soldier. Groset Drake, enlisted man, Orange County Militia, Third Regiment.⁵
• He appeared on the census in 1790 at Goshen, Orange Co., New York, called Grosset Drake, with a household of 3 males 16 and over and 3 females. He is enumerated between Isaac Smith and Absalom Vail. (One of the males over 16 may be his father, William Drake, who is not found as a head of household on the census).⁴
• He appeared on the census in 1800 at Goshen, Orange Co., New York, as David G. Drake, with a household of 1 male 16-25, 1 male over 45, 6 (or 0 written over 1) females under 10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 26-44.⁶
• He appeared on the census in 1810 at Goshen, Orange Co., New York, as David G. Drake, with a household of 3 males under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 male over 45, 2 females under 10, 3 females 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44, 1 other free person.⁷
• He appeared on the census in 1820 at Goshen, Orange Co., New York, as David G. Drake, with a household of 2 males 10-16, 1 male 16-18, 3 males 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 1 male over 45, 2 females 10-16, 1 female over 45, 5 persons engaged in agriculture.⁸
• He appeared on the census in 1830 at Goshen, Orange Co., New York, as David G. Drake, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 60-70, 1 female under 5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30.⁹
• His will was dated on 22 January 1831 codicil dated 12 Sep 1840, probated 14 Jun 1850. David G. Drake of Chester in the town of Goshen, County of Orange and State of New York. First: Executors to pay all just debts and funeral expenses out of personal estate. Second: I give and devise all the farm whereon I now reside consisting of the lands I purchased from my uncle Joseph Drake and of a piece adjoining it which I purchased of John Smith, to my son David H. Drake and to his heirs...further to son David H. Drake the proceeds and control of my farm commonly called my Black Meadow Farm out of the proceeds of which he shall suitably maintain, clothe and educate my son George Washington Drake until the said George shall arrive at the age of 21.
  Third: To son George Washington Drake, when he arrives at the age of 21, and to his heirs, all my said Black Meadow Farm, a rights of way across the northeasterlly end two rods in width to the lands which I purchased from John Springsted and Charles B. Durland... Should George W. die before age 21, I order that my said Black Meadow Farm be equally divided between my son David H. Drake and my grandson Lewis Holbert, son of Samuel Holbert, and my grandson John Archibald Dains, son of John Dains.
  Fourth: I give to my son Joseph, my farm situate in the Town of Warwick, whereon he now resides, intending it for him, his heirs, forever.
  Fifth: To daughter Maria, wife of John Banker, the yearly sum of $14 (exclusive of what I have already given her) to be paid at the expiration of every year from my decease by said son David H. Drake.
  Sixth: To daughter Hannah, $100 to be paid one year after my decease.
  Seventh: To grandson Lewis Holbert, son of Samuel Holbert, $100, and to grandson David Coe Holbert, son of Samuel Holbert, $100. To grandson David D. Cooper, son of Stephen Cooper, $100. To grandson John Archibald Dains, $200, to be paid them respectively as they shall arrive at the age of 21 within one year after my decease.
  Rest, residue and remainder, both real and personal, to be sold by the executors. Proceeds to be equally divided between my seven daughters, to wit, Fanny, Sarah, Susan, Phebe, Clarissa, Abigail and Emily C. (after charging said daughters for money and goods previously received). Should any of my grandsons previously mentioned, die before the age of 21, their bequest is to be divided equally among the survivors. Appoints as executors: son David H. Drake and friends Parshall Smith and Charles B. Durland. Witnesses: Ebenezer Foster, Simeon R. Vail, William M. Sutton, all of Chester, New York.¹⁰
• Lewis Holbert was named in his grandfather David Grasset Drake's will on 22 January 1831.¹⁰
• John Archibald Dains was named in his grandfather David Grasset Drake's will on 22 January 1831.¹⁰
• David Coe Holbert was named in his grandfather David Grasset Drake's will on 22 January 1831.¹⁰
• David D. Cooper was named in his grandfather David Grasset Drake's will on 22 January 1831.¹⁰
• On 12 February 1832 David G. Drake, a resident of Goshen, Orange County, New York, aged 73 years, appeared before the Court of Common Pleas in Orange County, New York to petition for a pension based upon his service during the Revolutionary War. In his application he states that he was born in 1759 (does not specify date or month, does not name his parents). While as a resident of Goshen he enlisted in the winter of 1777 and served various times, eight months and twenty-four days in total, as a private in Capt. John Jackson's and David Swezy's Companies, Col. Benjamin Husted and Cooper's New York Regt. He was allowed a pension on 13 Feb 1833.^1,11
• He appeared on the census in 1840 at Goshen, Orange Co., New York, as David G. Drake, with a household of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 80-90, 1 female under 5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, , 1 female 40-50.¹²
• On 12 September 1840 Codicil to will of 22 Jan 1831. All advances made to said children since my will was written are to be accounted for and deducted from what each was bequeathed by my executors. Also, since one executor is deceased and another moved from the area, I now appoint my friends Ebenezer Foster and Oliver B. Houser as executors. Witnessed by Wm. L. Foster, Michael C. Denton.¹³
• On 14 June 1850 Ebenezer Foster, one of the executors for the will of David G. Drake, petitions the Orange County Surrogate's Court, asking for the will to be proved. Probate scheduled for 5 Aug 1850, ordered to appear are: Sarah Rhodes, James Holbert and Susan his wife, Phebe Dains, David H. Drake and George W. Drake all of Chester in Orange County; Joseph Drake of Warwick, Orange Co; Frances Holbert, and Luther Meacham and Hannah his wife of Binghamton, Broome Co., New York; Clarissa Knapp of Centreville in St. Joseph's Co., Michigan; Abigail Egbert of Milford in Kosciusko Co., Michigan; Jonah Cooper and Emily his wife of Canal Louisville in Coshocton Co., Ohio; Calvin Rhodes and Mary Jane his wife of Middletown, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania; and John Smith and Frances his wife of Wantage, Sussex Co., New Jersey, heirs at law and next of kin of David G. Drake of Chester, Orange Co., New York.¹³
• Will proved on 5 August 1850 The proving of David G. Drake's will is lengthy as each witness was cross examined by attorneys for his daughters Hannah and Susan. Each witnessed was questioned as to the sobriety of David G. Drake at the time he made both his will and codicil. Apparently David G. Drake had a reputation as a heavy drinker, often intoxicated for sustained periods of time. All witnessed testified that he was sober at the time the will and codicil were written. Ebenezer Foster testified that David G. Drake was married twice, and that his second wife was living at the time the will was written (22 Jan 1831). However, she is not mentioned in the will and no provisions are made for her, and according to her gravestone she died in 1829, at age 45.¹⁴

David Haines Drake¹

• Father*: David Grasset Drake¹ b. 2 Dec 1759, d. 3 Jun 1850
• Mother*: Mary Smith¹ b. 15 Apr 1768, d. 24 Jun 1824

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• David Haines Drake was born on 11 September 1810 at Orange Co., New York.¹
• He married Elizabeth Palmer.¹
• David Haines Drake died on 3 September 1852.¹

• He was named in his father's will dated on 22 January 1831 made an executor.²
• On 14 June 1850 David Haines Drake resided at Chester, Orange Co., New York.³
• He appeared on the census on 20 September 1850 at Chester, Orange Co., New York, David H. Drake, age 40, born in New York. Farmer. In the household are Elizabeth Drake (age 33), Mary Drake (11), Ann K. Vail (6) and Elizabeth Vail (3).⁴

Davis H. Drake¹

• Father*: Edward Drake¹ b. c 1837
• Mother*: Mary A. Werkheiser¹ b. c 1839

• Davis H. Drake was born circa 1875 at Monroe Co., Pennsylvania.¹

• He appeared on the census on 19 June 1880 at Stroud, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, Davis H. Drake, age 5, born in Pennsylvania.¹

Dayton C. Drake¹

• Father*: Edward Drake¹ b. c 1837
• Mother*: Mary A. Werkheiser¹ b. c 1839

• Dayton C. Drake was born circa 1875 at Monroe Co., Pennsylvania.¹

• He appeared on the census on 19 June 1880 at Stroud, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, Dayton C. Drake, age 5, born in Pennsylvania.¹

Delia Drake¹

• Father*: Jesse R. Drake¹ b. 4 Apr 1800, d. 3 Jul 1873
• Mother*: Jemima Ferguson¹ b. 4 Aug 1797, d. 21 Dec 1872

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Delia Drake was born between 1825 and 1830 at Pennsylvania (said to be the second eldest daughter).

Delia Drake¹

• Father*: Samuel Drake¹ b. 27 Aug 1795, d. Aug 1827
• Mother*: Eliza Chapman¹ b. 1796, d. 5 Jan 1859

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Delia Drake was born on 22 January 1824 at Cairo, Alexander Co., Illinois.¹
• She died on 23 July 1854 at Farmington, Oakland Co., Michigan.¹

Delila Ann Drake¹

• Father*: Daniel Drake¹ b. 26 Jan 1779, d. 19 Aug 1841
• Mother*: Catherine Rider¹ b. 4 Oct 1786, d. 3 Apr 1854

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Delila Ann Drake was born on 3 April 1815.¹

Dimmick Drake

• Father*: George Drake b. c 1830
• Mother*: Nancy b. c 1837

• Dimmick Drake was born circa October 1859 at Monroe Co., Pennsylvania.

• He appeared on the census on 16 August 1860 at Stroudsburg, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, Dimmick Drake, age 10 months, born in Pennsylvania.¹

Ebenezer Drake¹

• Father*: James Drake¹ b. 1 Oct 1755, d. 16 Aug 1849
• Mother*: Mary Holly¹ b. 29 Jul 1760

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Ebenezer Drake was born on 29 December 1789 at probably Orange Co., New York.¹
• He married Sally Benjamin.²

• Ebenezer Drake appeared on the census in 1820 at Wysox, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-45, 3 females under 10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 person engaged in agriculture.³
• He appeared on the census on 15 August 1850 at Durell, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, Ebenezer Drake, age 60, born in New York. A farmer. Real estate valued at $100. In the household are Sally Drake (55) and Jesse Benjamin (57).⁴

Ebenezer Drake¹

• Father*: Burges Drake¹ b. 8 Aug 1769, d. bt 1820 - 1829
• Mother*: Hannah¹ b. bt 1766 - 1784

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Ebenezer Drake was probably born between 1790 and 1800 at Goshen, Orange Co., New York.

Edward Drake¹

• Father*: Elijah Drake¹ b. 4 Jul 1759, d. 8 Apr 1848
• Mother*: Abigail Stoddard¹ b. Nov 1770, d. 20 Feb 1860

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Edward Drake was born on 30 April 1810 at Scipio, Cayuga Co., New York.¹
• He married first at Wyoming Co., New York, on 12 January 1836 Ambrosia Lacey, daughter of David Lacey and Polly Williams.²
• Edward Drake married second at Rushford, Allegany Co., New York, on 15 April 1842 Cynthia Cowdry.²
• Edward Drake died on 4 February 1896 at McBain, Missaukee Co., Michigan.²

• At about age 15 he was apprenticed to Willard J. Chapin, a tanner at Perry, New York and worked for him for four years. Edward Drake then taught school and farmed for the next eleven years. In 1849 he was with the publishing house of Allen & Co. of Detroit and worked supplying township libraries. He then lived in Ingham Co., Michigan where he farmed and established a wool trade. He moved to Gratiot Co., Michigan in 1852 and was engaged in the merchantile business in St. Louis.³

Edward Drake¹

• Father*: Charles Drake¹ b. 20 Nov 1808, d. 17 May 1882
• Mother*: Sarah Learn¹ b. 30 Mar 1815, d. 12 Jul 1896

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Edward Drake was born circa 1837 at Monroe Co., Pennsylvania.²
• He married Mary A. Werkheiser at Lutheran Parsonage, Hamilton, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, in January 1865.³

• Edward Drake appeared on the census on 19 August 1850 at Stroud, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, Edward Drake, age 13, born in Pennsylvania.²
• He appeared on the census on 19 June 1880 at Stroud, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, Edward Drake, age 43, born in Pennsylvania. Father. Both parents born in Pennsylvania. A farmer. In the household are his wife Mary A., and children Martha, Chester J., Dayton C., Davis H., and uncle Joseph Drake, age 77, born in Pennsylania, a laborer.⁴

Edward Drake¹

• Father*: William Drake¹ b. 3 Feb 1783, d. 1843
• Mother*: Cynthia Cogswell¹ b. 28 Dec 1794, d. 1862

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Edward Drake was born on 4 February 1823 at Bradford Co., Pennsylvania.²
• He married Maria Kellogg before August 1850.³
• Edward Drake died on 23 December 1894.²
• He was buried at Pond Hill Cemetery, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania.²

• Also known as E. C. Drake.³
• He appeared on the census on 21 August 1850 at Wysox, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, E. C. Drake, age 27, born in Pennsylvania. A farmer. Real estate valued at $500. In the household are Maria Drake (23) and Cynthia Drake (55).³

Edward W. Drake¹

• Father*: John R. Drake¹ b. 9 Aug 1826, d. 9 Dec 1867
• Mother*: Amanda Bigler¹ b. c 1829

• Edward W. Drake was born circa 1862 at Madison Co., Iowa.

• Also known as Warren Drake.²
• He appeared on the census on 21 July 1870 at Webster, Madison Co., Iowa, as Warren Drake, age 9, born in Iowa. In the household of Otho Davis.²
• He appeared on the census on 16 June 1880 at Webster, Madison Co., Iowa, William Drake, age 17, born in Iowa. Single. A farmer. Step-son in the household of Otho Davis.¹

Edwin Drake¹

• Father*: Edward Drake¹ b. 30 Apr 1810, d. 4 Feb 1896
• Mother*: Cynthia Cowdry¹ b. 1809, d. 8 May 1890

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Edwin Drake was born in 1843.¹
• He died in 1850.¹

Edwin C. Drake¹

• Father*: John Morgan Drake¹ b. 11 Oct 1819
• Mother*: Fanny¹ b. c 1836

• Edwin C. Drake was born circa 1868 at New York.¹

• He appeared on the census on 14 June 1870 at Huntington, Suffolk Co., New York, Edwin C. Drake, age 2, born in New York.¹
• He appeared on the census on 1 June 1880 at Huntington, Suffolk Co., New York, Edwin Drake, age 12, born in New York. At home.²

Elda Drake¹

• Father*: William Augustus Drake¹ b. 3 Mar 1826, d. 23 Mar 1904
• Mother*: Roxanna Andrews¹ b. c 1829, d. b Jun 1900

• Elda Drake was born circa 1865 at Polk Co., Iowa.²

• Also known as Ella Drake.²
• She appeared on the census on 24 August 1870 at Bloomfield, Polk Co., Iowa, Ella Drake, age 5, born in Iowa.²
• She appeared on the census on 12 June 1880 at Bloomfield, Polk Co., Iowa, Ella Drake, age 16, born in Iowa. At home.³
• In 1890 Elda Drake resided at Polk Co., Iowa.¹

Elda C. Drake¹

• Father*: Henry Drake¹ b. 9 Feb 1843, d. 14 Mar 1903
• Mother*: Mary Chalfant¹ b. 9 Jun 1851, d. 21 Apr 1908

• Elda C. Drake was born in November 1883 at Iowa.¹

• She appeared on the census on 7 June 1900 at Jefferson, Greene Co., Iowa, Elda C. Drake, age 16, born Nov 1883 in Iowa. At School.¹

Eleanor Drake¹

• Father*: John Drake b. 11 Dec 1687, d. bt 6 Feb 1779 - 28 Feb 1779
• Mother*: Martha Oldfield b. c 1698

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Eleanor Drake was born in November 1729.²

• Eleanor Drake is placed in the family of John Drake by Lillian Drake Avery (1926) citing a Bible record. Phebe is not named in her father's will. If she is a daughter of John Drake then she may well have died prior to his will (6 Feb 1779). Of John Drake's children, daughters Martha (Drake) Jackson, Mary (Drake) Holly, Esther (Drake) Knapp, and sons Samuel Drake and Zephaniah Drake each named a daughter, Eleanor.

Eleanor Drake¹

• Father*: Zepheniah Drake¹ b. 12 Jan 1737, d. 16 Oct 1823
• Mother*: Ann Knapp¹ b. 20 Oct 1738, d. 8 May 1805

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Eleanor Drake was born on 4 October 1765.¹
• She was baptized on 23 May 1824 at Reformed Church at Machackemeck, (Deerpark), Orange Co., New York; as an adult.²

Eleonora Drake¹

• Father*: Samuel Drake¹ b. Dec 1733, d. b 16 Apr 1789
• Mother*: Sarah Handy¹ b. bt 1730 - 1735, d. bt 30 Sep 1811 - 1 Nov 1812

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Eleonora Drake was baptized on 30 August 1752 at Reformed Dutch Church, Smithfield, (now Monroe Co.), Pennsylvania; (no sponsors).¹
• She married James Horner say 1772 (assuming Eleonora was age 20 at marriage).²
• Eleonora Drake died before 27 June 1785 ; described as deceased in the will of her father, Samuel Drake.³

• On 16 Sep. 1774, Eleanor Drake was "examined and admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper," at the Reformed Dutch Church of Smithfield, Pa.⁴
• She was named in her mother's will on 13 September 1811 called deceased, mentions grandson and daughter, but not by name.⁵

Elias Drake¹

• Father*: Elijah Drake¹ b. 4 Jul 1759, d. 8 Apr 1848
• Mother*: Abigail Stoddard¹ b. Nov 1770, d. 20 Feb 1860

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Elias Drake was born on 25 September 1803 at Scipio, Cayuga Co., New York.¹
• He married Jane B. Hudson, daughter of Gen. Hudson and Esther Jeffries, at Lima, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, on 19 September 1837.²
• Elias Drake died on 18 November 1878 at Madison, Lenawee Co., Michigan.²

• He was a physician at Ann Arbor, Dover, and Madison, Michigan, he later gave up the practice and farmed.²

Elijah Drake¹

• Father*: Samuel Drake¹ b. Dec 1733, d. b 16 Apr 1789
• Mother*: Sarah Handy¹ b. bt 1730 - 1735, d. bt 30 Sep 1811 - 1 Nov 1812

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Elijah Drake was born on 4 July 1759.¹
• He married Abigail Stoddard, daughter of Thomas Stoddard and Abigail Culver, at Newtown Point, (now Elmira, Chemung Co.), New York, in 1790.²
• Elijah Drake died on 8 April 1848 at Royal Oak, Oakland Co., Michigan.³

• He served during at the Revolutionary War. Enlisted June 1778 as a private under Capt. Schoonhoven, Col. Stroud's Regt., Penn. Re-enlisted 5 June 1779 for three months under the same Captain in Col. Armstrong's Regt., Penn.⁴
• He was named in his father's will dated on 27 June 1785.⁵
• On 20 February 1790 Elijah Drake of Chemung, Montgomery Co., New York, one of the executors of the will of Samuel Drake, relinquishes his right as executor. The court recognizes Sarah Drake and Thomas Drake as executors.⁶
• Lived at Chemung, New York; Scipio (now Ledyard), Cayuga Co., New York; Perry (now Wyoming Co.), New York; and finally Oakland Co., Michigan.³
• He appeared on the census in 1800 at Scipio, Cayuga Co., New York, with a household of 3 males under 10, 1 male 26-44, 2 females under 10, 1 female 26-44.⁷
• He was named in his mother's will on 13 September 1811.⁸
• He appeared on the census in 1820 at Scipio, Cayuga Co., New York, with a household of 2 males under 10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 16-18, 2 males 16-25, 1 female over 45.⁹

Elijah Drake¹

• Father*: Dr. Flemon Drake¹ b. 30 Apr 1807, d. 12 Nov 1865
• Mother*: Electa Depue¹ b. 13 Oct 1813, d. 2 Apr 1854

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Elijah Drake was born on 14 January 1840 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan.¹
• He died on 23 November 1840 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan.¹

Dr. Elijah Drake¹

• Father*: Elijah Drake¹ b. 4 Jul 1759, d. 8 Apr 1848
• Mother*: Abigail Stoddard¹ b. Nov 1770, d. 20 Feb 1860

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Dr. Elijah Drake was born on 24 December 1805 at Scipio, Cayuga Co., New York.¹
• He married Sally Webster.²
• Dr. Elijah Drake died on 14 April 1875 at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.²

• Dr. Elijah Drake was named in his grandfather Thomas Stoddard's will on 9 May 1814.³
• He went to Ann Arbor, Michigan shortly after his marriage and opened a book store with his brother, Thomas, who soon went to Flint, Michigan. Elijah sold his interest in the book store to his brother, Flemon, and went to Flint as well where he began to practice as a physician. For three years he was in California (Toulumme Co. and Sacremento) but returned to Flint after a fire destoyed his drug store.²

Eliza Drake¹

• Father*: Joseph Drake¹ b. 8 Oct 1762, d. 9 May 1852
• Mother*: Susannah Houser¹ b. 17 Jun 1775, d. Feb 1867

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Eliza Drake was born circa 1815 at Northampton Co., Pennsylvania.²
• She married Frederick Brotzman.¹

• Eliza Drake appeared on the census on 19 August 1850 at Stroud, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, as Eliza Drake, age 35, born in Pennsylvania.²

Elizabeth Drake¹

• Father*: John Drake¹ b. 14 Sep 1722, d. b 6 Feb 1779
• Mother*: Cristina Kermer¹ b. 24 Jul 1726

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Elizabeth Drake was born in May 1764.¹
• She was baptized on 3 February 1767 at Reformed Dutch Church, Smithfield, (now Monroe Co.), Pennsylvania; (no sponsors).¹

Elizabeth Drake¹

• Father*: Joseph Drake¹ b. 8 Jan 1721, d. 12 Aug 1807
• Mother*: Amy Carmen¹ d. b 12 Feb 1807

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Elizabeth Drake was probably born between 1755 and 1765.
• She married Winans.¹

• "dau. Betsey Winings" is named in the will of Joseph Drake dated 12 Feb 1807.²

Elizabeth Drake¹

• Father*: Samuel Drake¹ b. Dec 1733, d. b 16 Apr 1789
• Mother*: Sarah Handy¹ b. bt 1730 - 1735, d. bt 30 Sep 1811 - 1 Nov 1812

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Elizabeth Drake was born between 1755 and 1770.

• She was named in her father's will dated on 27 June 1785.²
• She was named in her mother's will on 13 September 1811 apparently unmarried.³

Elizabeth Drake¹

• Father*: James Drake¹ b. 1 Oct 1755, d. 16 Aug 1849
• Mother*: Mary Holly¹ b. 29 Jul 1760

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Elizabeth Drake was born on 20 July 1779 at probably Orange Co., New York.¹

Elizabeth Drake¹

• Father*: William Drake¹ b. c 1720
• Mother*: Elizabeth Taylor¹ b. c 1720

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Elizabeth Drake was probably born circa 1740 or earlier.
• She married Lane.¹

• Possible daughter as per the deposition of her son, William Lane, in 1831.
• On 28 Nov 1831, William Lane of New Paltz, Ulster County was deposed by R.H. Hine, J.P. and Commisioner of Ulster County. William Lane states that Elizabeth Drake "the mother of this desponent was the daughter of William Drake and he believes William Drake was the son of Magdalena Brower." (He further states that the abovementioned Magdalena Brower claimed a right on the property that is lying in the city of New York called the Domine's Hook containing 130 acres or thereabouts).²

Elizabeth Drake¹

• Father*: Josias Drake¹ b. 1 Jul 1750, d. bt 17 Apr 1832 - 20 Nov 1833
• Mother*: Antje Janssen¹ b. b 1758, d. b 17 Apr 1832

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Elizabeth Drake was possibly born between 1780 and 1790 at Dutchess or Ulster Co., New York.
• She married Jacob Devoe.¹

• Elizabeth Drake was named in her father's will dated on 17 April 1832 "daughter Elizabeth Devoe, wife of Jacob Devoe."¹

Elizabeth Drake

• Father*: John R. Drake b. 9 Aug 1826, d. 9 Dec 1867
• Mother*: Amanda Bigler b. c 1829

• Elizabeth Drake was born circa 1866 at Madison Co., Iowa.

• She appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 in the household of Otho Davis at Webster, Madison Co., Iowa; Otho Davis, age 62, born in Pennsylvania. Both parents born in Maryland. A farmer. In the household are wife Amanda Davis (age 50), daughter Eva (12), step-son William Drake (22), step-son John Drake (20), step-daughter Ella Drake (18), step-son Edward Drake (17), step-daughter Sarah Drake (16), step-son Everell Drake (14).¹

Elizabeth Drake

• Father*: Daniel Drake b. 17 Mar 1792
• Mother*: Elizabeth b. c 1802

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Elizabeth Drake was born circa 1846 at Monroe Co., Pennsylvania.¹

• She appeared on the census on 26 August 1850 at Smithfield, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, Elizabeth Drake, age 4, born in Pennsylvania.¹
• She appeared on the census on 16 June 1860 at Smithfield, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, Elizabeth Drake, age 14, born in Pennsylvania.²

Elizabeth Drake¹

• Father*: Jedediah Drake¹ b. c 1789, d. 31 Mar 1863
• Mother*: Matilda Oakley¹ b. 8 Mar 1790, d. 3 Aug 1880

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Elizabeth Drake was probably born between 1825 and 1830 at Orange Co., New York.

• In 1890 Elizabeth Drake resided at Orange Co., New York.¹

Elizabeth Drake¹

• Charts: John Brewer of Scioto Co., OH

• Elizabeth Drake was born on 30 January 1824 at Ohio (calculated from age at death).
• She married John Brewer, son of Richard Brewer and Christina Roderick, at Vermilion Co., Indiana, on 30 January 1845.¹
• Elizabeth Drake died on 1 September 1864 ; age 40 years 7 mos. 2 days.²
• She was buried at Onarga Cemetery, Onarga, Iroquois Co., Illinois.²

• She appeared on the census on 30 November 1850 at District 21, Vermilion Co., Illinois, as Elizth Brewer, age 27, born in Ohio.³
• She appeared on the census on 6 July 1860 at Onarga, Iroquois Co., Illinois, as Elizabeth Brewer, age 27, born in Ohio.⁴

Ella Drake¹

• Father*: John R. Drake¹ b. 9 Aug 1826, d. 9 Dec 1867
• Mother*: Amanda Bigler¹ b. c 1829

• Ella Drake was born in 1862 or 1863 at Madison Co., Iowa.¹

• Also known as Ellen Drake.²
• She appeared on the census on 21 July 1870 at Webster, Madison Co., Iowa, as Ellen Drake, age 7, born in Iowa. In the household of Otho Davis.²
• She appeared on the census on 16 June 1880 at Webster, Madison Co., Iowa, Ella Drake, age 18, born in Iowa. Single. At home. Step-daughter in the household of Otho Davis.¹

Ellen Drake¹

• Father*: Charles Drake¹ b. 20 Nov 1808, d. 17 May 1882
• Mother*: Sarah Learn¹ b. 30 Mar 1815, d. 12 Jul 1896

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Ellen Drake was born circa 1846 at Monroe Co., Pennsylvania.²

• She appeared on the census on 19 August 1850 at Stroud, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, Ellen Drake, age 4, born in Pennsylvania.²

Ellen Drake¹

• Father*: Wayne Drake¹ b. 3 Jun 1801, d. 26 Nov 1867
• Mother*: Euphema La Bar b. 12 Dec 1803, d. 22 Mar 1867

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Ellen Drake was born circa 1838 at Monroe Co., Pennsylvania.²

• Also known as Ellenor Drake.³
• She appeared on the census on 19 August 1850 at Stroud, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, Ellen Drake, age 12, born in Pennsylvania.²
• She appeared on the census on 16 August 1860 at Stroudsburg, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, as Ellenor Drake, age 23, born in Pennsylvania.³

Ellen Drake¹

• Father*: Alfred Drake¹ b. c 1813
• Mother*: Susan¹ b. c 1814

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Ellen Drake was born circa 1843 at Monroe Co., Pennsylvania.¹

• She appeared on the census on 12 August 1850 at Stroud, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, as Ellen Drake, age 7, born in Pennsylvania.¹

Ellen Drake

• Father*: John Drake b. c 1803
• Mother*: Mary b. c 1812

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Ellen Drake was born circa 1852 at Monroe Co., Pennsylvania.¹

• She appeared on the census on 26 July 1860 at Stroud, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, Ellen Drake, age 8, born in Pennsylvania.¹

Ellen Elizabeth Drake¹

• Father*: Adonijah Brodhead Drake¹ b. 19 Dec 1824, d. 12 Dec 1893
• Mother*: Mary A. Kayser¹ b. 27 Apr 1833, d. Oct 1919

• Ellen Elizabeth Drake was born on 1 February 1855 at Pennsylvania.¹

• She appeared on the census on 20 July 1860 at Palmyra, Pike Co., Pennsylvania, as Ellen Drake, age 6, born in Pennsylvania.²

Ellsworth Drake¹

• Father*: Jonathan Drake¹ b. 14 Sep 1771, d. 14 Apr 1842
• Mother*: Mary Shontz¹ b. 24 Sep 1771, d. 18 Apr 1838

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Ellsworth Drake was born on 7 August 1803 at Chemung, Chemung Co., New York.¹
• He married Susan Courtright.²
• Ellsworth Drake died on 20 May 1885 at Barton, Tioga Co., New York.²

• Also known as E. Drake.³
• He appeared on the census in 1840 at Nichols, Tioga Co., New York, Elsworth Drake, with a household of 1 male under 5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 7 October 1850 at Chemung, Chemung Co., New York, E. Drake, age 47, born in New York. Farmer. Real estate valued at $350. In the household are Susan Drake (age 47), Wm. Drake (24, teacher), Margaret Drake (22), Jackson Drake (17, farmer), Jefferson Drake (17, farmer), Edsell Drake (13), Sarah Drake (5) all born in New York.³

Elmer E. Drake¹

• Father*: Henry Drake¹ b. 9 Feb 1843, d. 14 Mar 1903
• Mother*: Mary Chalfant¹ b. 9 Jun 1851, d. 21 Apr 1908

• Elmer E. Drake was born in February 1889 at Iowa.¹

• He appeared on the census on 7 June 1900 at Jefferson, Greene Co., Iowa, Elmer E. Drake, age 10, born Feb 1889 in Iowa. At school.¹

Elmer Llewelyn Drake¹

• Father*: Francis Marion Drake¹ b. 11 Feb 1820, d. 5 May 1879
• Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Chadwick¹ b. 26 Apr 1830, d. 29 Mar 1911

• Elmer Llewelyn Drake was born on 9 January 1862 at Farmington, Oakland Co., Michigan.¹

Emeline Drake¹

• Father*: Amasa Drake¹ b. 30 Mar 1795, d. 24 Nov 1873
• Mother*: a wife (name unknown)¹ d. bt 1849 - 1850

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Emeline Drake was born circa 1837 at New York.¹

• She appeared on the census on 15 October 1850 at Chemung, Chemung Co., New York, Emeline Drake, age 13, born in New York.¹

Emily Drake¹

• Father*: David Grasset Drake¹ b. 2 Dec 1759, d. 3 Jun 1850
• Mother*: Mary Smith¹ b. 15 Apr 1768, d. 24 Jun 1824

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Emily Drake was born on 7 February 1807 at Orange Co., New York.^1,2
• She married Jonah Cooper, son of Joseph Cooper and Susannah Halsey, on 4 May 1827.¹
• Emily Drake died on 12 January 1888 ; aged 80 yrs 11 mos 5 das (g.s.).²
• She was buried at Reamer Cemetery, Coshocton Co., Ohio.²

• She was named in her father's will dated on 22 January 1831.³
• On 14 June 1850 Emily Drake and Jonah Cooper resided at Canal Louisville, Coshocton Co., Ohio.⁴
• Emily Drake appeared on the census on 28 June 1860 at White Eyes, Coshocton Co., Ohio, as Emily Cooper, age 54, born in New York.⁵
• She appeared on the census on 18 June 1870 at White Eyes, Coshocton Co., Ohio, Emly C. Cooper, age 63, born in New York. Head of household. Real estate valued at $3700, personal estate at $500. In the household are Louise Cooper (age 29), Elizabeth Cooper (27), George Cooper (24) and Vandora Sanders (age 8, male).⁶
• She appeared on the census on 24 June 1880 at Franklin, Coshocton Co., Ohio, as Emely C. Cooper, age 74, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. Enumerated as "mother" in the household of James Cooper.⁷

Emily Drake

• Father*: John Drake b. c 1803
• Mother*: Mary b. c 1812

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Emily Drake was born circa 1850 at Monroe Co., Pennsylvania.¹

• She appeared on the census on 26 July 1860 at Stroud, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, Emily Drake, age 10, born in Pennsylvania.¹

Emma Drake

• Father*: Abraham Drake b. c 1828
• Mother*: Mariah b. c 1832

• Emma Drake was born circa 1856 at Pennsylvania.

• She appeared on the census on 11 August 1860 at Webster, Madison Co., Iowa, as Emma Drake, age 4, born in Pennsylvania.¹

Emma Adelia Drake¹

• Father*: Cyrus Drake¹ b. 24 Dec 1800, d. 13 Apr 1855
• Mother*: Sylvia Huestis¹ b. 14 Nov 1801, d. 14 Jan 1838

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Emma Adelia Drake was born on 18 February 1827 at Perry, Wyoming Co., New York.¹
• She married first at Clarksfield, Huron Co., Ohio, on 24 April 1849 Dr. Silas Colgrove Hildreth, son of Benjamin Hildreth and Susan Colgrove, (no children).²
• Emma Adelia Drake married second at Columbus, Ohio, on 10 October 1855 Herman S. Adams.²

• She was a correspondent for the Cleveland Leader and traveled extensively through the western U.S., Mexico and Canada, writing of the historic interests, enterprises, products and natural resources of the region.²
• In 1906 Emma Adelia Drake resided at Redondo, Los Angeles Co., California; where she was teaching.³

Esther Drake¹

• Father*: John Drake b. 11 Dec 1687, d. bt 6 Feb 1779 - 28 Feb 1779
• Mother*: Martha Oldfield b. c 1698

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Esther Drake was born on 2 June 1741 at Orange Co., New York, (or 22 Jun 1741).²
• She married James Knapp, son of William Knapp and Margaret, on 29 November 1759.^3,4
• Esther Drake died on 17 April 1830.²

• Named as "Esther Knapp" in the will of her father dated 6 Feb 1779.⁵

Esther Drake¹

• Father*: William Drake¹ b. 22 Nov 1727, d. 15 Apr 1808
• Mother*: Abigail¹ b. 2 Dec 1732, d. 12 Sep 1785

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Esther Drake was born on 13 April 1758 at Orange Co., New York.²

Ethel M. Drake¹

• Father*: Frank Drake¹ b. 9 Jul 1849, d. 26 Sep 1917
• Mother*: Anna Margaret Masonhall¹ b. 30 Mar 1847, d. 8 Sep 1901

• Ethel M. Drake was born in February 1878 at Iowa.¹

• She appeared on the census on 7 June 1900 at Village, Van Buren Co., Iowa, Ethel M. Drake, age 22, born Feb 1878 in Iowa. Single. Lives with her parents.¹

Etsil Drake¹

• Father*: Gabriel Drake¹ b. 2 Sep 1772, d. 6 Feb 1856
• Mother*: Rebecca Arnott¹ b. 18 Jul 1777, d. 12 Nov 1851

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Etsil Drake was born in 1818.¹
• She died on 21 February 1877.¹
• She was buried at Drake Cemetery, Bulls Gap, Greene Co., Tennessee.¹

Eunas Drake¹

• Father*: Alfred Drake¹ b. c 1813
• Mother*: Susan¹ b. c 1814

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Eunas Drake was born circa 1841 at Monroe Co., Pennsylvania.¹

• She appeared on the census on 12 August 1850 at Stroud, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, as Eunas Drake, age 9, born in Pennsylvania.¹

Eunice Drake

• Father*: John Drake b. c 1820
• Mother*: Louisa Decker b. c 1824

• Eunice Drake was born circa 1843 at Bradford Co., Pennsylvania.

• She appeared on the census on 6 September 1850 at Rome, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, as Eunice Drake, age 7, born in Pennsylvania.¹

Evje Drake¹

• Father*: John Drake¹ b. 14 Sep 1722, d. b 6 Feb 1779
• Mother*: Cristina Kermer¹ b. 24 Jul 1726

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Evje Drake was born on 17 April 1752.²
• She was baptized on 24 May 1752 at Walpeck Congregation, Sussex Co., New Jersey; sponsors Dirk Kermer, Jacomyntje Keyser s.h.v.³
• She married Abraham Courtright, son of Johannes Kortrecht and Margriet Denemarken.²
• Evje Drake died on 27 August 1824 at Fairfield Co., Ohio.²
• She was buried at Greencastle Cemetery, Greencastle, Fairfield Co., Ohio.^4,2

• Also known as Effe.⁵
• She named in her husband's will on 27 October 1817.⁵

Ezra Drake¹

• Father*: Benjamin Drake Jr.¹ b. c 1810, d. 6 Oct 1858
• Mother*: Betsy¹ b. Nov 1818, d. 4 Mar 1901

• Ezra Drake was born circa 1846 at Tioga Co., New York.¹

• He appeared on the census on 3 August 1850 at Barton, Tioga Co., New York, Ezra Drake, age 4, born in New York.¹
• He appeared on the census on 10 July 1860 at Barton, Tioga Co., New York, Ezra Drake, age 14, born in New York.²

Ezra Westcott Drake¹

• Father*: Richard W. Drake¹ b. 26 Jan 1799, d. 29 Oct 1879
• Mother*: Aurelia Westcott¹ b. 29 Sep 1801, d. 22 Jan 1848

• Ezra Westcott Drake was born on 16 June 1835 at Saratoga Co., New York.¹
• He married Annette Mosher, daughter of Lewis Mosher and Sally.²
• Ezra Westcott Drake died on 9 January 1892 at Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Co., New York.¹
• He was buried at North Milton Cemetery, North Milton, Saratoga Co., New York.¹

• He appeared on the census on 19 July 1850 at Greenfield, Saratoga Co., New York, as Ezra Drake, age 15, born in New York.³

Fanny A. Drake¹

• Father*: John Morgan Drake¹ b. 11 Oct 1819
• Mother*: Fanny¹ b. c 1836

• Fanny A. Drake was born circa February 1850 at New York.¹

• She appeared on the census on 7 August 1850 at Ward 8 District 1, New York City, New York Co., New York, Fanny A. Drake, age 6/12, born in New York.¹
• She appeared on the census on 14 July 1860 at Owego, Tioga Co., New York, Fanny A. Drake, age 11, born in New York.²

Fleming Drake

• Father*: Dr. Flemon Drake b. 30 Apr 1807, d. 12 Nov 1865
• Mother*: Electa Depue b. 13 Oct 1813, d. 2 Apr 1854

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Fleming Drake was born on 23 September 1841 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan.¹
• He married Helen M. Ingalls at Omaha, Nebraska, on 18 August 1869.²

• Also known as Flemon Drake.¹
• Fleming Drake appeared on the census on 17 September 1850 at Royal Oak, Oakland Co., Michigan, Fleming Drake, age 9, born in Michigan.³
• In 1921 Fleming Drake resided at Alameda, California.²

Dr. Flemon Drake¹

• Father*: Elijah Drake¹ b. 4 Jul 1759, d. 8 Apr 1848
• Mother*: Abigail Stoddard¹ b. Nov 1770, d. 20 Feb 1860

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Dr. Flemon Drake was born on 30 April 1807 at Scipio, Cayuga Co., New York.¹
• He married first at Romulus, Seneca Co., New York, on 10 April 1834 Electa Depue, daughter of Henry Depue and Clemma Sherburne.²
• Dr. Flemon Drake married second after April 1854 Mary E. Pierson.²
• Dr. Flemon Drake died on 12 November 1865 at Royal Oak, Oakland Co., Michigan.²

• Also known as Fleming Drake.³
• In 1835 Moved to Michigan with his brothers and settled at Lodi, Washtenaw County, then moved to Royal Oak, Oakland County in 1843, where he was the principal physician for many years. He also served the community as Post Master and Justice of the Peace.²
• He appeared on the census in 1840 at Washtenaw Co., Michigan, Flemon Drake, with a household of 2 males under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 80-90, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 70-80.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 17 September 1850 at Royal Oak, Oakland Co., Michigan, Fleming Drake, age 41, born in New York. A physician. Real estate valued at $2000. In the household are Electa Drake (age 38), Abigail Drake (15), Henry Drake (13), Fleming Drake (9), Clema Drake (6), Sarah Drake (4), Francis Drake (2), Luther Drake (6 mos.), Abigail Drake (78), Benjamin Hitchcock (23, laborer), David Vaughn (42, cooper), Daniel James (41, cooper).³