Francis Drake 1679–1733
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Francis Drake in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 11 independent trees
Researchers connected through Francis Drake 1679–1733
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1679, Francis Drake entered the world in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States, born to john a rev drake and rebecca g trotter. Francis Drake passed away in 1733 in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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6Record 14810.ftw
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Drake
This ancestor line traces from South Leigh, Devon, England (1564) to Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA (1679) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Francis Drake (1679–1733) was born in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States and died in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Francis 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 4 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.
Related Records
Francis Drake's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record