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Prudence Drake¹

F, #8410, b. 9 November 1688, d. 16 February 1760

Parents

Father	John Drake b. 12 March 1658/59, d. 10 October 1717
Mother	Sarah King b. 31 January 1665/66, d. 4 September 1727

Relationships	7th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 19:01:34

Birth	Prudence Drake was born on 9 November 1688, in Weymouth, Massachusetts ColonyG.²
Death	She died on 16 February 1760 in Easton, Bristol County, MassachusettsG.

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895
[S18196] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1700-1850

Jane Holbrook

F, #8412, b. 1636, d. 1679

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Father	Thomas Holbrook
Mother	Jane

Relationships	8th great-grandmother of David Arthur Walker
Chart Membership	Ancestors of Frieda Ruth Palmer
Last Edited	28 April 2024 18:59:16

Name	Jane Holbrook was also known as Jane Drake.
Birth	She was born in 1636, in St. John's, Glastonbury, Somerset, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	She married Thomas Drake son of William Drake, of Yardbury, Colyton, Esq., and Margaret Westover, in 1656.²
Death	Jane Holbrook died in 1679.¹

Children with Thomas Drake d. 1691

Son	Thomas Drake b. About 1657, d. 19 August 1728
Son	John Drake+ b. 12 March 1658/59, d. 10 October 1717
Son	William Drake+ b. 30 May 1661, d. 1727
Son	Joseph Drake b. 28 October 1663, d. 25 November 1719
Daughter	Amy Drake b. 3 February 1665/66
Daughter	Elizabeth Drake b. 1670, d. 14 June 1748
Son	Benjamin Drake b. 15 January 1676/77, d. After 1 August 1759

Citations

[S321] Rick Crume's Genealogy Descendant Reports
[S1342] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895, and the Descendants of Thomas Drake of Weymouth, Mass. 1635-1691.

Thomas Drake¹

M, #8413, b. About 1657, d. 19 August 1728

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Father	Thomas Drake d. 1691
Mother	Jane Holbrook b. 1636, d. 1679

Relationships	8th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 19:01:14

Birth	Thomas Drake was born About 1657, in Weymouth, Norfolk County, MassachusettsG.
Death	He died on 19 August 1728 in Weymouth, Norfolk County, MassachusettsG.

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895

William Drake¹

M, #8414, b. 30 May 1661, d. 1727

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Father	Thomas Drake d. 1691
Mother	Jane Holbrook b. 1636, d. 1679

Relationships	8th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 19:00:53

Birth	William Drake was born on 30 May 1661, in Weymouth, Massachusetts ColonyG.^2,3
Marriage	He married Sarah Nash, daughter of James Nash, of Weymouth, and Sarah. in 1687, in Weymouth, Suffolk County, Massachusetts ColonyG. there were 10 children from this marriage.^3,4
Will	William Drake left a will on 15 September 1727.³
Death	He died in 1727.³

Children with Sarah Nash b. 1669

Daughter	Sarah Drake b. 1 May 1687
Daughter	Abigail Drake b. 4 April 1689
Son	James Drake b. 7 March 1691
Son	William Drake+ b. 2 July 1695
Daughter	Liddia Drake b. 5 January 1698/99
Son	Joseph Drake b. 18 March 1702
Son	James Drake b. 25 November 1704

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895
[S18196] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1700-1850
[S18197] Colonial Families of the United States of America, in Which is Given the History, Genealogy and Armorial Bearings of Colonial Families in the American Colonies from the Time of the Settlement of Jamestown, 13 May 1607, to the Battle of Lexington, 19 April 1775. 7 Volumes.
[S11495] New England Marriages Prior to 1700, 3 Vols.

Joseph Drake¹

M, #8415, b. 28 October 1663, d. 25 November 1719

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Father	Thomas Drake d. 1691
Mother	Jane Holbrook b. 1636, d. 1679

Relationships	8th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 19:00:48

Birth	Joseph Drake was born on 28 October 1663, in Weymouth, Massachusetts ColonyG.²
Death	He died on 25 November 1719 in Weymouth, Norfolk County, MassachusettsG.

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895
[S18196] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1700-1850

Amy Drake¹

F, #8416, b. 3 February 1665/66

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Father	Thomas Drake d. 1691
Mother	Jane Holbrook b. 1636, d. 1679

Relationships	8th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 19:00:41

Birth

Amy Drake was born on 3 February 1665/66, in Weymouth, Massachusetts ColonyG.^1,2

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895
[S18196] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1700-1850

Elizabeth Drake¹

F, #8417, b. 1670, d. 14 June 1748

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Father	Thomas Drake d. 1691
Mother	Jane Holbrook b. 1636, d. 1679

Relationships	8th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 19:00:36

Birth	Elizabeth Drake was born in 1670, in Weymouth, Norfolk County, MassachusettsG.
Death	She died on 14 June 1748 in Easton, Bristol County, MassachusettsG.

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895

Benjamin Drake¹

M, #8418, b. 15 January 1676/77, d. After 1 August 1759

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Father	Thomas Drake d. 1691
Mother	Jane Holbrook b. 1636, d. 1679

Relationships	8th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 19:00:25

Birth	Benjamin Drake was born on 15 January 1676/77, in Weymouth, Massachusetts ColonyG.^2,3
Marriage	He married Sarah Pool, daughter of Samuel Pool, of Weymouth,. in Weymouth, Norfolk County, MassachusettsG.²
Death	Benjamin Drake died After 1 August 1759.²

Partner with Sarah Pool b. About 1678, d. 24 December 1775

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895
[S1342] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895, and the Descendants of Thomas Drake of Weymouth, Mass. 1635-1691.
[S18196] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1700-1850

Experience Drake¹

F, #8419, b. 8 June 1683

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Thomas Drake d. 1691

Relationships	8th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 19:00:20

Birth

Experience Drake was born on 8 June 1683, in Weymouth, Norfolk County, MassachusettsG.

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895

Margaret Westover¹

F, #8421, b. About 1599

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Margaret Westover (c1599-?)

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Father	William Westover b. About 1551
Mother	Margaret Kirkham b. About 1556

Relationships	9th great-grandmother of David Arthur Walker
Chart Membership	Ancestors of Frieda Ruth Palmer
Last Edited	28 April 2024 18:53:50

Name	Margaret Westover was also known as Margaret Drake.
Name	She was also known as Margaret Westofer.²
Birth	She was born About 1599, in Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.740194, -3.070355G.³
Marriage	She married William Drake, of Yardbury, Colyton, Esq., son of John Drake, of Mount Drake, and Dorothy Button. on 14 November 1620, in possibly at ExeterG.^4,2
Burial	Margaret Westover was buried on 16 April 1635 in Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.740194, -3.070355G. clearly, there is a conflict between her burial date and the birth of her son Thomas.¹

Children with William Drake, of Yardbury, Colyton, Esq. b. About 1596, d. 1640

Son	John Drake
Daughter	Eleanor Drake+
Daughter	Elizabeth Drake+
Daughter	Endimion Drake
Daughter	Dorothy Drake
Son	William Drake d. 6 March 1679/80
Daughter	Joan Drake+ b. Before 11 June 1628, d. Before 1670
Son	Thomas Drake+ d. 1691

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895
[S18197] Colonial Families of the United States of America, in Which is Given the History, Genealogy and Armorial Bearings of Colonial Families in the American Colonies from the Time of the Settlement of Jamestown, 13 May 1607, to the Battle of Lexington, 19 April 1775. 7 Volumes.
[S321] Rick Crume's Genealogy Descendant Reports
[S2489] Unauthored article from the Colyton Parish History Society

John Drake¹

M, #8422

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Father	William Drake, of Yardbury, Colyton, Esq. b. About 1596, d. 1640
Mother	Margaret Westover b. About 1599

Relationships	8th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 18:59:21

Baptism	John Drake was baptized on 24 March 1621/22 in Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.740194, -3.070355G.^1,2
Will	He left a will on 27 March 1648. the will was probated 1 Dec 1649.¹
Burial	He was buried on 12 April 1648 in Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.740194, -3.070355G.^1,2

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895
[S18197] Colonial Families of the United States of America, in Which is Given the History, Genealogy and Armorial Bearings of Colonial Families in the American Colonies from the Time of the Settlement of Jamestown, 13 May 1607, to the Battle of Lexington, 19 April 1775. 7 Volumes.

Dorothy Drake¹

F, #8423

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Father	William Drake, of Yardbury, Colyton, Esq. b. About 1596, d. 1640
Mother	Margaret Westover b. About 1599

Relationships	8th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 18:54:49

Birth	Dorothy Drake was born, in Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.740194, -3.070355G.
Baptism	She was baptized on 26 March 1623 in Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.740194, -3.070355G.^1,2

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895
[S18197] Colonial Families of the United States of America, in Which is Given the History, Genealogy and Armorial Bearings of Colonial Families in the American Colonies from the Time of the Settlement of Jamestown, 13 May 1607, to the Battle of Lexington, 19 April 1775. 7 Volumes.

Eleanor Drake¹

F, #8424

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Father	William Drake, of Yardbury, Colyton, Esq. b. About 1596, d. 1640
Mother	Margaret Westover b. About 1599

Relationships	8th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 18:54:49

Name	Eleanor Drake was also known as Eleanor Seward, (Drake.)²
Baptism	She was baptized on 15 December 1625 in Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.740194, -3.070355G.³
Marriage	She married John Seward, son of Thomas Seward, of Downlands, Axmouth, Devonshire.,. About 1645.²

Child with John Seward

Daughter

Ann Seward

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895
[S2078] Drake Family Genealogy
[S18197] Colonial Families of the United States of America, in Which is Given the History, Genealogy and Armorial Bearings of Colonial Families in the American Colonies from the Time of the Settlement of Jamestown, 13 May 1607, to the Battle of Lexington, 19 April 1775. 7 Volumes.

Joan Drake¹

F, #8425, b. Before 11 June 1628, d. Before 1670

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Father	William Drake, of Yardbury, Colyton, Esq. b. About 1596, d. 1640
Mother	Margaret Westover b. About 1599

Relationships	8th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 18:58:49

Name	Joan Drake was also known as Joan Randall.²
Birth	She was born Before 11 June 1628, in Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.740194, -3.070355G.
Baptism	She was baptized on 11 June 1628 in Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.740194, -3.070355G.²
Marriage	She married Thomas Randall, of Weymouth, son of Robert Randall. in Weymouth, Massachusetts ColonyG.²
Immigration	She immigrated in 1653/54. Joan came to America with her brother, Thomas and sister Elizabeth. They settled in Weymouth, Massachusetts Colony.^2,1
Death	She died Before 1670 in Weymouth, MassachusettsG.

Child with Thomas Randall, of Weymouth

Son	Thomas Randall b. 12 March 1659

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895
[S18197] Colonial Families of the United States of America, in Which is Given the History, Genealogy and Armorial Bearings of Colonial Families in the American Colonies from the Time of the Settlement of Jamestown, 13 May 1607, to the Battle of Lexington, 19 April 1775. 7 Volumes.

William Drake¹

M, #8426, d. 6 March 1679/80

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Father	William Drake, of Yardbury, Colyton, Esq. b. About 1596, d. 1640
Mother	Margaret Westover b. About 1599

Relationships	8th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 18:59:07

Birth	William Drake was born, in Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.740194, -3.070355G.
Baptism	He was baptized on 22 December 1629 in Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.740194, -3.070355G.²
Death	He died on 6 March 1679/80 in Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.740194, -3.070355G.²
Burial	He was buried in St. Andrew's Churchyard, Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.74158, -3.06995G.²

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895
[S18197] Colonial Families of the United States of America, in Which is Given the History, Genealogy and Armorial Bearings of Colonial Families in the American Colonies from the Time of the Settlement of Jamestown, 13 May 1607, to the Battle of Lexington, 19 April 1775. 7 Volumes.

Elizabeth Drake¹

F, #8427

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Father	William Drake, of Yardbury, Colyton, Esq. b. About 1596, d. 1640
Mother	Margaret Westover b. About 1599

Relationships	8th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 18:54:49

Name	Elizabeth Drake was also known as Elizabeth Hamlin.²
Baptism	She was baptized on 10 December 1632 in St. Andrew's Church, Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.740194, -3.070355G.²
Immigration	She immigrated in 1653/54. Elizabeth came to America with her brother, Thomas and sister Joan. They settled in Weymouth, Massachusetts Colony.^1,2
Marriage	She married Ezekiel Hamlin, of Boston, Massachusetts, on 8 June 1654, They were married by Richard Bellingham, Governor of Massachusetts.²

Children with Ezekiel Hamlin, of Boston, Massachusetts

Son	Ezekiel Hamlin b. 2 November 1655
Son	Joseph Hamlin b. 18 August 1657
Son	William Hamlin b. 9 October 1659
Daughter	Elizabeth Hamlin b. 24 October 1661
Daughter	Mary Hamlin b. 10 November 1663
Son	Benjamin Hamlin b. 26 November 1665
Daughter	Hannah Hamlin b. 2 November 1667
Daughter	Mercy Hamlin b. 5 September 1669

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895
[S18197] Colonial Families of the United States of America, in Which is Given the History, Genealogy and Armorial Bearings of Colonial Families in the American Colonies from the Time of the Settlement of Jamestown, 13 May 1607, to the Battle of Lexington, 19 April 1775. 7 Volumes.

Endimion Drake¹

F, #8428

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Father	William Drake, of Yardbury, Colyton, Esq. b. About 1596, d. 1640
Mother	Margaret Westover b. About 1599

Relationships	8th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 18:54:49

Baptism

Endimion Drake was baptized on 25 June 1634 in St. Andrew's Church, Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.74158, -3.06995G.²

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895
[S18197] Colonial Families of the United States of America, in Which is Given the History, Genealogy and Armorial Bearings of Colonial Families in the American Colonies from the Time of the Settlement of Jamestown, 13 May 1607, to the Battle of Lexington, 19 April 1775. 7 Volumes.

Dorothy Button¹

F, #8430, b. About 1568

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William Button, of Aston, Wiltshire

Relationships	10th great-grandmother of David Arthur Walker
Chart Membership	Ancestors of Frieda Ruth Palmer
Last Edited	28 April 2024 18:53:07

Name	Dorothy Button was also known as Dorothy Drake.
Birth	She was born About 1568, in Ashton, EnglandG.
Marriage	She married John Drake, of Mount Drake, son of Sir Barnard Drake and Gertrude Fortescue, of Filleigh,. in Wiltshire, EnglandG.
Burial	Dorothy Button was buried on 13 December 1631 in Drake Tombs, Musbury, Devonshire, EnglandG.¹

Children with John Drake, of Mount Drake b. About 1566, d. 11 April 1628

Son	Sir John Drake+ b. 1592, d. 25 August 1636
Daughter	Mary Drake b. About 1594
Son	William Drake, of Yardbury, Colyton, Esq.+ b. About 1596, d. 1640

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895

Sir John Drake¹

M, #8431, b. 1592, d. 25 August 1636

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Father	John Drake, of Mount Drake b. About 1566, d. 11 April 1628
Mother	Dorothy Button b. About 1568

Relationships	10th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 August 2025 19:20:43

Note	Sir John was knighted by Charles I after entertaining him on one of Charles's royal progresses.¹
Birth	Sir John Drake was born in 1592, in Musbury, Devonshire, EnglandG.²
Marriage	He married Eleanor Boteler, daughter of John Boteler, 1st Baron of Brantfield,. on 18 May 1616, in St. Giles in the Field, Middlesex, London, EnglandG.^3,4,2
Residence	Sir John Drake lived in 1620. He resided in Ashe, Devon, England 1620.
Death	He died on 25 August 1636 in Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.740194, -3.070355G.^2,5
Burial	He was buried in Musbury, Devonshire, EnglandG.¹

Children with Eleanor Boteler b. 1595, d. 2 October 1666

Son	Sir John Drake, of Ashe, Esq., baronet+
Daughter	Elizabeth Drake+ b. 15 February 1622, d. 6 August 1698

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895
[S20061] Geneanet Community Trees Index
[S1342] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895, and the Descendants of Thomas Drake of Weymouth, Mass. 1635-1691.
[S20060] Geneanet Community Trees Index
[S19477] Wikipedia - Winston Churchill (Cavalier)

Mary Drake¹

F, #8432, b. About 1594

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Father	John Drake, of Mount Drake b. About 1566, d. 11 April 1628
Mother	Dorothy Button b. About 1568

Relationships	10th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 18:53:31

Birth	Mary Drake was born About 1594, in Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.740194, -3.070355G.
Burial	She was buried on 4 November 1643 in Colyton, Devonshire, England, 50.740194, -3.070355G.

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895

Gertrude Fortescue, of Filleigh^1,2

F, #8434, b. About 1538, d. 10 February 1601

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Father	Bartholomew Fortescue, Esq. of Filleigh b. About 1486, d. 12 September 1557
Mother	Ellen Moore, of Moor Hayes in Cullompton b. About 1490

Relationships	11th great-grandmother of David Arthur Walker
Chart Membership	Ancestors of Frieda Ruth Palmer
Last Edited	24 April 2024 18:18:50

Name	Gertrude Fortescue, of Filleigh, was also known as Gertrude Drake.
Name	She was also known as Dame Garthruyd Fortescue.³
Name	She was also known as Gartrude Fortesque.⁴
Note	According to the Drake family history, Gertrude was 'of the great old Norman House of Fortescue, a descendant in the fifth generation from Sir John Fortescue, Chief Justice of the King's Bench under Henry VI, and Lord Chancellor.'.
Birth	She was born About 1538, in Filleigh, Devonshire, EnglandG.^5,2
Marriage	She married Sir Barnard Drake, son of John Drake, Esq., and Annye Grenville. in 1563.²
Death	Gertrude Fortescue, of Filleigh, died on 10 February 1601 in Musbury, Devonshire, EnglandG.^5,2
Burial	She was buried on 12 February 1601 in Parish Church, Musbury, Devonshire, EnglandG.²

Children with Sir Barnard Drake b. About 1528, d. 10 April 1586

Son	Hugh Drake d. 1589
Daughter	Marye Drake
Son	John Drake, of Mount Drake+ b. About 1566, d. 11 April 1628

Citations

[S262] The Drake Family in England and America, 1360-1895
[S2048] A History of the Family of Fortescue in all its Branches
[S2078] Drake Family Genealogy
[S18197] Colonial Families of the United States of America, in Which is Given the History, Genealogy and Armorial Bearings of Colonial Families in the American Colonies from the Time of the Settlement of Jamestown, 13 May 1607, to the Battle of Lexington, 19 April 1775. 7 Volumes.
[S321] Rick Crume's Genealogy Descendant Reports