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Francis Drake 1727–1748

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Francis Drake in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 2 independent trees

Born 27 May 1727 · East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island
Died 9 Apr 1748 · East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island
Father John Drake
Mother Esther White
Siblings Elizabeth Drake

Researchers connected through Francis Drake 1727–1748

and 1 more tree owner connected with Francis Drake 1727–1748

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1727, Francis Drake entered the world in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, born to john drake and esther white. Francis Drake passed away in 1748 in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island.

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Life Timeline

1727
Birth of Francis Drake in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island
Birth
1748
Death of Francis Drake in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Drake

This ancestor line traces from Northamptonshire, England (1527) to East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island (1727) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Francis Drake (1727–1748) was born in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island and died in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island. 2 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, 2 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 6 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.

Francis Drake's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Francis Drake PTP
1727–1748
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island
Parents
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Grandparents
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Francis Drake's Descendants

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Francis Drake PTP 1727–1748