Lady Joane Webb Merrylls (Drake) 1557–1617
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Lady (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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Lady (Drake) 1557–1617
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Lady Joane Webb Merrylls (Drake) began in 1557 in Halstead, Braintree District, Essex, England. Lady Joane Webb Merrylls (Drake) married john drake, william ii james drake stanton, and had children including alice drake, anne drake, ellen drake, isabella ancient planter drake smith pace perry menifie, isabella drake, james drake, jane drake, joanna drake, joseph drake, joshua drake, robert drake, thomas drake, william drake. Lady Joane Webb Merrylls (Drake) passed away in 1617 in Elmstead, Tendring District, Essex, England.
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1Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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2Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
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5Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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6Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
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7Marriage Records Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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8Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers
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9Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady (Drake)
This ancestor line traces from Wherstead, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1475) to Halstead, Braintree District, Essex, England (1557) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Lady (Drake) (1557–1617) was born in Halstead, Braintree District, Essex, England and died in Elmstead, Tendring District, Essex, England. 8 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Lady 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.
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Lady (Drake)'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record