Capt. FRANCIS DRAKE 1615–1687
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. DRAKE in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Capt. DRAKE 1615–1687
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1615, Capt. FRANCIS DRAKE entered the world in Colchester, Essex County, England, born to robert drake and jane elizabeth gawton. Capt. FRANCIS DRAKE married mary ann patience walker, and had children including elizabeth catherine ann drake. Capt. FRANCIS DRAKE passed away in 1687 in Piscataway, New Jersey, United States.
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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8Record Millennium File
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9Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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10Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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11Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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12Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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13Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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14Census North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
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15Probate/Wills New Jersey, Abstract of Wills
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17Census New Jersey, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
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18Probate/Wills New Jersey, Calendar of Wills
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19Record L'Hommedieu : index.
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt. DRAKE
This ancestor line traces from Zamora, Leon, Spain (1173) to Colchester, Essex, England (1615) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Capt. DRAKE (1615–1687) was born in Colchester, Essex County, England and died in Piscataway, New Jersey, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
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Capt. DRAKE's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record