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Richard Drake 1598–1669

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
B
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 Richard 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 2 independent trees

Born 15 Nov 1598 · Coldridge, Devon, England
Died 17 Oct 1669 · Coldridge, Devon, England
Father Thomas Drake
Mother Elizabeth Gregory
Spouse Alice Shepley
Children John Drake

Researchers connected through Richard Drake 1598–1669

and 1 more tree owner connected with Richard Drake 1598–1669

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Richard Drake began in 1598 in Coldridge, Devon, England. Richard Drake married alice shepley, and had children including john drake. Richard Drake passed away in 1669 in Coldridge, Devon, England.

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Life Timeline

1598
Birth of Richard Drake in Coldridge, Devon, England
Birth
1669
Death of Richard Drake in Coldridge, Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Drake

This ancestor line traces from Copplestone, , Devonshire, England (1480) to Coldridge, Devon, England (1598) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Drake (1598–1669) was born in Coldridge, Devon, England and died in Coldridge, Devon, England. 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 Richard 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.

Richard Drake's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Drake PTP
1598–1669
Coldridge, Devon, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Drake's Descendants

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Richard Drake PTP 1598–1669