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Re: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE--BROTHERS

bstegena1 — 2009-11-29 23:03:39Z

tdrk, I just saw this response and it may have been meant for Erik but it seems to be my e-mail that was down, so if it was me that you were trying to email, please try again. My email is bstegena@comcast.net

thanks,
brig

Re: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE--BROTHERS

bstegena1 — 2009-11-29 22:17:04Z

Erik,

Sorry I just now received your note here to call. Believe me nothing can offend this Steeler Girl. My email should be fixed I will email you back and try to attach your message and maybe that will help. I was having some trouble there for awhile. Should be fixed but let me know if it is not.
Try and email me again because now I am really curious. What could be this bad that it could offend me, must be good. I love it.

Hey, who's 49er Country and how many Superbowls do you have??? We have a Six Pack in this burg. You saw what just happened to the Bungles after stepping on the towel. They lost!! History seems to keep repeating itselt when teams do that. Hope to talk to you real soon!!

Brig

brig

Re: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE--BROTHERS

tjdrk — 2009-11-26 15:56:46Z

sorry, this is my e-mail tjdrk@sbcglobal.net

Re: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE--BROTHERS

tjdrk — 2009-11-26 15:55:55Z

Happy Thanksgiving,

I tried sending you an e-mail but it failed to go through. Let me know when your e-mail begins to work and I will send you a copy of what I have. I am 40 and live in Texas.

Re: Drake Surname, Georgia, Alabama, etc.

lesleyjonramos — 2009-11-26 09:18:07Z

Sarah Elizabeth Gunnells *is* "Lizzie" (short for Elizabeth).

She was born Sarah Elizabeth DRAKE to William "Bill" Drake and Selina W. Hawks. They lived in Hopewell, Mississippi in 1860 then went back to Oglethorpe Co., GA.

Lesley Jon Gunnells Ramos
Portland, OR
relation to Lizzie and Gunnells folks in Albertville, AL

Re: Drake's from Pennsylvania

ejerik — 2009-11-23 16:27:21Z

My name is Erik and I'm a greatx3 grandson of an Edwin Drake through the line of the drakles stoway on a ship coming from England in 1719 or so. Just looking for info on my family. My side ended up in Minnesota and starting the Drake elevator company. Any relation there? ejerik49@aol.com

DRAKE, CHARLES FRANCIS and his sister KATHLEEN ANNA DRAKE, Illinois, 1908-1930

kinhunter25 — 2009-11-21 04:18:57Z

Searching for more information for the following:
CHARLES FRANCIS DRAKE, born 22 Apr 1908, Decatur, Illinois; died 1984 Los Angeles, CA and his sister, KATHLEEN ANNA DRAKE, born 17 Jun 1909, Decatur, Illinois, children of William Elmer and Helen Triboulet Drake. In the 1910 census they were living on E William, Decatur, Illinois

In the 1920 census, they were living in Chicago.

I think Charles may have married but don't know about Kathleen.

In the 1930 census, their mother, HELEN DRAKE was living in Chicago, 5358 Maryland Avenue. I think she later moved to New York State.

Re: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE--BROTHERS

ejerik49 — 2009-11-19 20:00:59Z

Brigid, I do believe that we might be related but the information I have on your side may offend you. I've had trouble e-mailing you but I really will try tonight- 11/19/09. As long as things don't get insane my work # is (510) 535-5115 ext. 267 Oh and hello from 49er country. I work sunday through thursdays. Erik

Re: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE--BROTHERS

ejerik49 — 2009-11-19 19:54:59Z

TJDRK Its thursday 19 Nov and my e-mail address is ejerik@aol.com. Pleas send me something. I'm 42 and we just may be related. I work sunday through thursdays and I live in California. I've run into problems e-mailing BSTEGENA who also has posted here but a work # for me is (510) 535-5115 ext 267. Erik

Re: Burt C. Drake - Drake Families of New Hampshire and Michigan

jancell — 2009-11-19 05:14:49Z

Sorry, I did make a mistake in refering to Sarah Howe, it was Lydia that I found on the death certificates.

I have been trying to sort out the St. Joseph Co., Drakes for 40 years. How fortunate for you to have had your grandfather to help you. I am a descendant of some of the Drakes in St. Joseph county, perhaps unrelated, but I am searching for any and all data to sort them out.... I would love to receive any documentation you might have and will be glad to reciprocate.
Thank-you for responding so quickly.
Judith Weeks Ancell
jancell@spro.net

Re: Burt C. Drake - Drake Families of New Hampshire and Michigan

patches_50 — 2009-11-19 02:51:07Z

Most of my research was done almost 50 years ago when I was still in Highschool, with the help of my grandfather Jasper N. Drake, but I have comfermed all of it throught birth, death, and marriage records. I have an Abraham Drake born March 15, 1767 and died Feb. 25, 1843 who was married to a Lydia Howe in August 23, 1792 in Ipswish, Essex, Mass. But not a Sarah Howe. If I can help you with any of what I have feel free to ask. I don't mind sharing my information if you want what I have but may I ask who you got my information from?
GayLynn Davidson-Green

Re: Burt C. Drake - Drake Families of New Hampshire and Michigan

jancell — 2009-11-19 01:35:50Z

You have a nice looking chart. Could you tell me your sources for the family of Abraham and Sarah (Howe) Drake? I also wonder what, if any, information you might have on the Leavitt family of New Hampshire I have been trying to figure out this family and have had some real problems on finding sources. Anything you can share would be a great help.
Judith
jancell@spro.net

Tyra Spann Drake (1842-1916) Children: Oliver, Daniel, Asia?, etc

sheyacw — 2009-11-16 22:00:32Z

My gggrandfather was Tyra Span Drake (1842 MS-1916 AL). Had 3 children by Matilda Woody: Charles S., Mary D., and Alice Viola. Married Mary Temperance Owen 1869. Children from this marriage: Oliver Cromwell (my ggrandfather 1871 AL-1953 TX), Daniel O. (1872 AL-1953 TX), Azzar Council or Asia Council (don't know if male or female 1873 AL-1956 AL), Frank (b-1875 AL), Alonza Mitchell (1877 AL-1965 AL), George (b-178 AL), and John E. (b-1879 AL)

Oliver married Rinnie Jane Morris 1899, lived in Arkansas then moved to Minden LA. He met her at a boarding house. She left home and rented a room from Oliver's brother, either Frank or George, I think. Does anyone know anything about Oliver or his siblings? I know he worked in a lumber mill. There is a Drake Store in Minden. Does this connect to Oliver?

Any information would be appreciated.
Thank you
Sherry

Re: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE--BROTHERS

tjdrk — 2009-11-15 14:41:46Z

Upon inquiring of my family history for a college project, I was given a copy of my family history that contains Benjamin Drake's name who was married to Mary Runyon. He was born in 1683 or 1684 in Piscataway, New Jersey and died in 1763 in Hopewell, New Jersey.

His father was Rev. John Drake, married to Rebecca Trotter. He was born in 1655 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and died in 1790 (will probated 1740, essex co. N.J.)

His father was Capt. Francis Drake. Born in 1615 somewhere in England and died 24 September 1687 in Piscataway, New Jersey. He was married to Mary Walker.

I do not, however know how accurate this information is as it goes back to these earlier times.

George Drake from PA to KS

EMacdonald5638 — 2009-11-15 00:34:05Z

I am of no relation. I happen to be from Clarion Co., PA and currently live in Hays, Ellis Co., KS. I came across an old newspaper article for Aug. 26, 1899 in the Hays City Republican. Anytime I see the mention of PA in the old papers I save the articles to share. Many people settled or lived here & moved on that were from PA.

The article is one where he is running for the candidate of sheriff. There is a picture of him in the article. It says he was from PA, had lived in Johnson and Linn counties in KS also. Had gone back to PA & returned to KS two years ago.

I know nothing more on him, so he may have moved on.

If anyone is interested in him I will gladly share the article.

Re: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE--BROTHERS

kevincohen99 — 2009-11-04 02:51:58Z

Actually my mother Diana Dunn has an extensive history of the lineage of Thomas Drake that trees down through to Buckfield, Maine.

My son has a middle name of Drake in honor of this lineage.

I will contact her and inform her of this thread so that she can weigh in.

Best regards,
Kevin Cohen

Drake

JIWelsch — 2009-11-03 09:56:17Z

MUSCATINE, Iowa - Doris ‘Dodi’ Ruth Drake, 82, of Muscatine, died Saturday, January 12, 2008, at Unity Hospital.

Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at the St. Mathias Church, 215 W Eighth Street. The Reverend Paul Appel of the Ss. Mary and Mathias Parish will officiate. Casket bearers will be Joe Schmitt, Tim Schmitt, Tyler Drake, Brent Musolf, Brett Morien, Dave Lucas and Nick Nietzel. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. A funeral luncheon will be held at Gannon Hall following the committal service.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2008, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home with a 7 p.m. Rosary Prayer Service at the funeral home. Memorials may be left to the Ss. Mary and Mathias Parish.

‘Dodi’ was born on January 3, 1926, in Muscatine, the daughter of Edward and Georgina Hazel Dale Giessregen. She married Charles Drake on June 20, 1947, in Muscatine.

She graduated from St. Mary High School in 1944.

She was a member of the Ss. Mary and Mathias Parish.

She worked at Nietzel Drug Store, Batterson Department Store, was a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell and also had worked at Muscatine Credit Union.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Drake of Muscatine; two sons, Tom Drake and wife, Tamela, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and Brian Drake and wife, Shoshanah, of Germantown, Maryland; two daughters, Christine Schmitt and husband, Mike, of Huntsville, Texas, and Julie Hensel and husband, Craig, of Montgomery, Minnesota; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Dodi is also survived by a brother in law, Rodney Drake and his wife Marilyn of Muscatine, and a sister in law Florence Valett and husband Willis of Holister Mo.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-parents, one brother, two sisters, and one sister in infancy.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa — Sen. Richard F. Drake, 80, of Muscatine, died Saturday, January 26, 2008, at the Carrington Place Care Center.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2008, at the Grace Lutheran Church. The Rev. Gary MacManus of Grace Lutheran Church and the Rev. John Meyer will officiate. Casketbearers will be Rep. Dan Peterson, Rep. Barry Brauns, Rep. Bill Trent, Rep. Walter Conlin, Rep. Tom Sands, Rep. Betty Hoffman Bright, Rep. Jeff Kauffman, John Oberhaus and Sen. Jim Hahn. Honorary casketbearers will be Sen. Art Small, George Wilson, Congressman Jim Leach, Sen. Charles Grassley, Sen. David Stanley, Dr. Larry Gatzke, Jerry Boulund and Evelyn Schauland. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, with full military rites provided by the combined units of VFW Post 1565 and American Legion Post 27. Following the interment, a time of food and fellowship will be at Grace Lutheran Church.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, with an 8 p.m. Masonic service, at Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services.

Richard Francis Drake was born Sept. 28, 1927, in Muscatine, the son of Frank and Gladys Young Drake. He married Shirley Jean Henke on June 29, 1950, at Zion Lutheran Church in Muscatine.

He graduated from Muscatine High School in 1945 and attended Iowa State University. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis in 1950.

He served as lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He also served as a commanding officer on the U.S.S. Crow and chief of navigation on the U.S.S. Oriskany.

He took care of the family farm for many years. He served as a state representative for eight years prior to serving 28 years as an Iowa state senator.

He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks, KAABA Shrine of Davenport, Masons, American Legion, Rotary and Farm Bureau.

He enjoyed listening to classical music and was chair of the committees for ethics and transportation in the Iowa State Senate.

He received many awards for his lifetime of service to community and country.

He will be deeply missed by his wife; two children, Cheryll Hadley of Wilton, Conn., and Rick Drake and his wife, Willa, of Muscatine; six grandchildren, Nathan Hadley, Ryan Hadley, Jeremy Drake and his wife, Nichelle, Jessica Drake-Metzger and her husband, Rob, Shawn Schubick, Kelsie Schubick and Bert Green and his wife, Joanna; nine great-grandchildren, Madeleine Metzger, Carter Metzger, Thomas Metzger, Nicholas Metzger, Halley Manley, Breanna Green, Brian Green, Bert Green, Jr. and Holly Ramirez; and a great-great-grandchild, Keaghun Brockert.

Early 1800 Drakes in Hunterdon and Franklin County Pa.

ebbankes — 2009-10-28 13:32:20Z

I am a descendant of Elijah Drake of whom is in the 1850 Pa Census married to Rahamma. Recently I discovered his marriage record in early Path Valley Presbyterian Church records of Franklin County. 1823. It appears to me that there are other researchers hung up on this same family, in the same area. I am working on an idea that Asher Drake is the father of these Drakes in this part of Pa. His sons being (at least) Elijah,Christian,Phillip,Jacob and possibly Asher. There is also an Abraham that seems to fall within all this mix. Those I have named report that they (in most cases) were born in N.J. and appear to show up in Pa.at the same time. Throughout the decendency of the family lines an Asher is sometimes named. If anyone can prove/disprove any of this,please reply or e-mail ebbankes@yahoo.com

Re: Whitfield Drake

SVMHTHT62 — 2009-10-25 12:53:21Z

I could not find out how to post so I saw NJ in your post. I am searching for A.H. Whitfield born about 1825 in N.J. somewhere. He came to N.C and was on the N.C. census in 1850. He is my great, great, great grandfather. I don't know what his initials stand for either. He married Rachel Arey in Fayetteville, N.C, Cumberland County. Her father, Joseph Arey was born around 1895-1900 in N.J. as well. He married Salina Stairt in Fayetteville as well. I am stuck with all three surnames, Whitfield, Arey, and Stairt. Any help out there. A.H,'s daughter, Ellen Day Whitfield married John Aurelius Lambeth in Fayetteville. I have the Lambeth line going. Can anyone help me? Thanks
Sue-Vail

Re: Drake Family

sharlynn34 — 2009-10-23 15:49:46Z

I am interested in Drakes of Edgar Co, Clark Co and possibly Coles Co., Illinois.
Sharlynn

Re: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE--BROTHERS

pswitzertatum — 2009-10-23 01:09:40Z

I think I can answer my own query now - if this might help anyone. I don't think any of Thomas Drake's descendants went to Maine as far as I know. The Drake Family I am researching descends from Sir Bernard/Barnard Drake, a possible cousin of Sir Francis, as per Sir Francis. These Drakes were in Weymouth and Taunton, Mass. before Oliver Drake, a marine and also patriot at "The Battle of Bunker Hill," moved to Maine in 1782. His son Elisha Drake married Abigail Roberts. Their youngest son Moses F. Drake is the one I'm looking for information on. He married Phoebe Halstead in Henry Co., IL; they lived in IL, Iowa, and Washington State. Moses died in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR March 6, 1905, but no one seems to know what happened to him after that - no known burial place.

Re: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE--BROTHERS

ejerik49 — 2009-10-22 21:32:42Z

I'm a decendant of Thomas and I live in California. I have my "tree" all the way down to me maybe we can share some things. Erik

Helen DRAKE, New York City area, 1951; need phone book/city directory look up

kinhunter25 — 2009-10-16 16:46:10Z

Is there someone on the Board that could find the party below in a City Directory or phone book or could do a lookup for the address given in 1951?

Looking for a Helen Drake living at 138-48 231st Street, Laurelton, Long Island, New York in 1951. She would have been about 64 at the time. She was born in Illinois and lived in Chicago from sometime after 1910 to at least 1930. I have no idea when she would have moved to NY.

Lyman M Drake

sjleclair4 — 2009-10-15 19:24:16Z

I am hoping someone can help me out here, I am looking for infomation on Lyman M Drake b1862,PA, married to Mabel Gibson, they had several childern John,Paul,Lillian,CoraBell,Florence,Bruce(my grandfather)
I have tracked him to his father Robert, but that is about all I can find, I have found other Drakes in the area with him but not sure where they fit in. I am really hoping someone from that line is working on this tree.

Drake Families of Dutch Origin in Pennsylvania

kestro2 — 2009-10-15 00:48:25Z

Hi everyone,

This is a long shot, but I am wondering if anyone has encountered a Stephen Drake in the course of his/her research. My 4th great-grandmother, Susanna Drake (once referred to as Nina) married Philip Shaffer in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in 1810. Susanna was the daughter of Stephen Drake. I've come across several Stephen Drakes on the internet in Pennsylvania, but none with daughter Susanna/Nina. Susanna Drake had the following children: Rev. Stephen Drake Shaffer, William Henry Harrison Shaffer, Laura Ann Shaffer, Elmina Jane Shaffer, Mahala Shaffer, John Calvin Shaffer, Leatha Louisa Shaffer, Eurania Ellen Shaffer, and Simon Shaffer. If anyone has any information or leads on this family, the help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Kate

Re: DRAKE Vida Verda 1892-1984

HelenTaylor114 — 2009-10-14 19:20:26Z

In this thread I referred to Wilbur as Wilber, in part because he mostly went by W.J. Osborne and I'm not sure of the spelling. I was leaning toward "Wilber", but his grave does say "Wilbur". His son listed his name as W.J. Osborne on his death certificate and didn't really know anything about him.

David Hughes Drake, Civil War Veteran

P_N_Gross — 2009-10-14 17:24:29Z

I am looking for information on David Hughes Drake, born 13 November 1833 in Talbotville Royal (registry office in Fingal) - aka Five Stakes - Southwold Township, Elgin County, Upper Canada (now Ontario). His father was Phineas Drake, his mother was Catherine Hughes Drake.

That is all I know about him except from the family verbal history which tells us he joined the Union side in the American Civil War and did survive. When he came home, his father - a very staunch royalist - threw him out of his house and the family for having anything to do with the American Army. Apparently he then moved to Cincinnati where he ran a hardware business and raised his family. He returned once to Canada in September of 1910 to attend the funeral of his brother Dr. William Howell Drake of Kingsville, Gosfield Township, Essex County, Ontario (who is my great grandfather).

I would like to find David's Civil War records and any information about him and his family. I am particularily interested in contacting his descendents.

I may be contacted at info@norcross.ca.

Thank you for listening.

Re: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE--BROTHERS

ejerik49 — 2009-10-12 23:03:44Z

Yes I do believe so. email me ejerik49@aol.com

Mary L Drake in Iowa? Is anyone looking for her?

carolelopez — 2009-10-08 13:56:43Z

I was just recently in Iowa getting records when by pure accidently I came across a marriage register for a Mary L. Drake...Drake is her maiden name not her married name. This register was in regards to a second marriage prior to 1900. Is anyone looking for her because I have some info pertaining to her marriages. Hope this helps someone.

Re: Paulding/Ohio/Drakes

bstegena1 — 2009-10-08 02:46:23Z

looking for information on a Catherine Drake m. Jessie Heizer. They were from Brown Co. Ohio. These were my g grandparents
email at bstegena@comcast.net
brig

Re: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE--BROTHERS

bstegena1 — 2009-10-07 23:30:10Z

Do any of your Drakes end up in Brown Co. OHIO? I was going to email you. If they do do you have a Catherine Drake b 1809 m. Jessie Heizer. I was told her father was Henry Drake m. Nancy Ellis. email me if these names are familiar at bstegena@comcast.net.
Brig

Abraham Drake-Gazella Naylor

johnsbetsy — 2009-10-07 00:45:21Z

I would appreciate any info on Abraham F. Drake who married Gazella Naylor in Paris, Bourbon, KY and/or Ohio. I'm trying to sort out our family from others with similar names. Gazella would be mother to Hattie M. Drake, who married Charles J. Dykes.

Mary E. Drake

maryte28 — 2009-09-26 20:12:10Z

S.S.D.I. shows that Mary E. Drake died in Deland, Volusia County, Florida on May 8, 1991 at the age of 82. I need to find the name of her husband and his family. Probaly, her maiden name is Dobbs and that she grew up in Auburn, New York. Her birthdate was March 10, 1909.

I would appreciate hearing from you. Pls send an email directly to me at FoliageOct@aol.com

Thanks, Maryte

Moses Drake

ruthieanderson — 2009-09-21 18:56:51Z

Moses Drake, b. 1788 probably Ulster Co., NY, m. Electa Hinman b. 1795 and had Cornelia S. Drake b. 14 May 1824, ? NY. Need places, dates, names of parents.

Drakes In Spalding Co. Ga.

BobEllis3357 — 2009-09-20 16:18:12Z

Is there anyone working on the Roswell H. Drake line in Spalding Co. He had one son Tilliaman Drake and one Daughter. His first wife burried Oak hill along with second wife Hepsie Ellis Drake. ( Hepsie was the widow of Walter Ellis.

Re: John Drake

kyoud_1 — 2009-09-19 17:07:26Z

Looking for family background on John Drake. According to the 1850 US Federal Census he lived in Erin, Chemung, New York. His estimated birth year was 1812 in New York. He was living with his wife Elizabeth and children: George, Frances, Harmon, Mary and Elizabeth. The 1870 US Federal Census has him living with his son George in Salem, Olmsted, Minnesota. With him are his son John, daughter Susan and daughter Sophronia. There is no mention of his wife Elizabeth but in the 1880 Census she is listed as widowed and living in Byron, Olmsted, Minnesota with son John and daughter Sophronia. In 1881 Sophronia is single and living in Morden, Manitoba Canada with the T.P. Murray family. She married Albert Hutchinson Morden and had a daughter Francis, sons Albert and Clarence. Her brother George also ended up in Morden Manitoba sometime between 1882 and 1885 with his young wife Ellen and his children Dora, Frank, Ida, Albert and Charles. His profession is listed as carpenter.
If anyone is familiar with this family and can provide me with more information I would really appreciate it.

Re: Frank M Drake born in Alabama

cdjw2 — 2009-09-17 06:02:32Z

what year were they on alabama

Re: Drake Family

bstegena1 — 2009-09-14 21:03:06Z

Hi,
My family has alot of Benjamin F. Drakes in it. My 1st Great Grandmothers brother was Benjamin Franklin Bole. His 2nd g-grandmother was Catherine Drake m. Jessie Heizer. I just started researching this side of my family and am very interested in the information that you may have. It may tie in at a later date if not now. In your book do you have any info on a Catherine Drake b 1808 sometimes listed as b 1810 because that is how her tombstone reads. I have also heard that our Drakes came through PA at one point. I would also love a copy of the birth, death, marriage certificates if you have. Thanks

Please email this information to bstegena@comcast.net

Re: Drake Family

bstegena1 — 2009-09-14 21:00:05Z

DRAKE Patricia Ann 1939-1991

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-13 21:39:05Z

DRAKE Patricia Ann 1939-1991

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 207,139 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE--BROTHERS

ejerik49 — 2009-09-13 18:52:20Z

To the gentleman related to Francis Drake through Thomas.
I am related to Francis through his youngest brother Joseph. I have learned my ancestry and mapped it out following the trail of another Joseph Drake who was the son of a Reverend Bamfield or Bamfylde Drake who in 1726 was a stoway on a ship from Plymouth to New York at the age of 9. Following four generations after that my grandmother Uarda Drake married an Irishman named Smallen and give birth to my dad Gordon and then I came after that. My grandmother remarried during the depression hence giving me my last name. Feel free to e-mail me

Re: DRAKE Claudia WALKER -1933

Lori_Leyba — 2009-09-13 01:47:06Z

Claudia Walker Drake was the sister of my great grandfather, David Iranius Drake. She was born in Texas (likely Argyle, Denton, Texas like her siblings) on the September 12, 1889. The family home was in Keller, Texas for years. She married John T. Osborne in about 1909. They had twins together that did not survive. They were also buried in Mt. Gilead cemetery, but their bronzed double headstone was stolen years ago, according to my cousin. Claudia died May 24, 1933. She had breast cancer.

Claudia's parents were Thomas Walker Drake and Marcelia Geneveria Fishback.

I'd be happy to share photos of Claudia and this family. I have a wonderful group shot of this family, but I'm not sure that Claudia is in it. Perhaps she took the photo!

Re: DRAKE Vida Verda 1892-1984

Lori_Leyba — 2009-09-13 01:33:50Z

Verda was my great grandmother on my father's maternal side. I have numerous pictures of her from the time she was 11-12 years old until she was an old woman. She was born on 09 February 1892 in Lewis County Washington and her family moved to Fort Worth Texas when she was quite young. She lived the rest of her life in the Fort Worth area.

Her parents were Wilber J. Osborne and Mary Elizabeth McMahan. They were both from Roane County, Tennessee, but her father was born in Ohio. Mary's family moved from Tennessee to Wagner's Creek, Oregon in about 1880-1881. Her mother's sister lived close by in Talent, Oregon. Wilber followed shortly after and likely by rail. I have a short autobiography from his brother, who also moved west, who said that he had traveled by train to California I believe,and then by boat up the coast. I presume that Wilber did the same. Wilber and Mary were married in Oregon in March of 1882.

Mary's father, Joseph F. McMahan, died scandalously in April of 1883 at his home on Wagner's Creek. There are newspaper accounts of the event and I'd be happy to share this information with other relatives. His widow, Josephine Edwards McMahan, and family moved north to an area near present day Mossyrock, WA. They settled the area and Wilber Osborne ran a general store there.

Her "real" name was Vida Verda Osborne, but she mixed those names up however she pleased from the records I've seen. She often referred to herself as Verdie in census records. She married David Iranius Drake of Keller, Texas around 1909. They had five children together and then divorced. I have many letters that she wrote to her husband when they were estranged during their relationship. I also have some that she wrote to his sister, Claudia Walker Drake, who married Verda's brother, John T. Osborne. Verda never remarried.

Verda was a missionary in New Mexico for many years after she had raised her family of two girls and three boys. She was fondly known to the many that loved and adored her as "Granny."

Please contact me for photos and any other information on this family.

Re: any ancestors? Drake

lisar366 — 2009-09-13 01:31:15Z

thank you

Re: Drake Family

Wardle157 — 2009-09-12 21:08:25Z

My grandfathers mothers last name was Drake

Re: LOCATING RELATIVES

Wardle157 — 2009-09-12 21:05:56Z

My mother told me I was 9th or 10th generation neice to Sir Frances Drake. I hope that helps.

Re: any ancestors? Drake

Wardle157 — 2009-09-12 21:01:40Z

My grandfathers mothers last name was Drake. My mother told me I was 9th our 10th generation neice to Sir Frances Drake. Its not much but I hope thats helps

Re: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE--BROTHERS

ejerik — 2009-09-07 15:23:46Z

My name is Erik (I'm 42)and my relation through the Drakes goes through my grandmother Uarda Drake via Forest Drake (her dad)who died 1975. Forest was the son of a Joseph Edwin Drake. In 1729 a Joseph Drake was a stoway on an English ship bound for New York.In the early 1800s he went west and ended up in Minnesota. This is what I remember (my mother has the rest of the information) Also Joseph Edwin Drake was a member of the Oddfellows. E-mail if you wish.

Re: Tishie B. Drake-Dobsoni am

sef430 — 2009-09-07 06:00:24Z

Have you received any info that you were looking for?

Re: Drake

cousinbily — 2009-09-03 05:51:07Z

In resonse to an enquiry by Nancy Stingley posted 26 Mar2000. I only now came upon your post. I too am a decendant of Nancy Harriet Drake and Wilson Wise. My Gr-Grandmother was Laura May Wise. Nancy's parents were Nathaniel Samuel Drake and Elizabeth Nixon. This much info has been in our family records for generations.
http://www.xroyvision.com.au/drake/researchs/29.htm
This web site shows this couple and nathaniel's ancestors back 3 generations.
http://rteaston.tripod.com/drake-line.html
This site picks up Abraham Drake and Deliverance Wooden and goes back many generations.
I believe this is reliable information as I have seen a number of web sites with the same names. The Fitz-Randolph name is particularly interesting and can be found by googling it. Feel free to e-mail me at cousinbilly@msn.com if you want more info.