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Robert Drake 1581–1668

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 18 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 18 trees
Death year and location consistent across 18 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

18 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 18 independent trees

Born 23 Jul 1581 · Ashe, Devon, , England
Died 14 Jan 1668 · Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Father William Drake
Siblings Alice Drake, Elizabeth Drake, Ellen Drake, Joane Drake, Joseph Drake, Joshua Drake, Thomas Drake

Researchers connected through Robert Drake 1581–1668

and 17 more tree owners connected with Robert Drake 1581–1668

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Robert Drake began in 1581 in Ashe, Devon, England. Robert Drake passed away in 1668 in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  3. 3
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

  4. 4
    Probate/Wills Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records

  5. 5
    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

  6. 6
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

  7. 7
    Record OneWorldTree

  8. 8
    Record The Drake Family of New Hampshire

Life Timeline

1581
Birth of Robert Drake in Ashe, Devon, England
Birth
1668
Death of Robert Drake in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Drake

This ancestor line traces from Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire, England (1380) to Ashe, Devon, England (1581) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Drake (1581–1668) was born in Ashe, Devon, , England and died in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA. 18 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, 18 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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.

Related Records

Robert Drake's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Robert Drake PTP
1581–1668
Ashe, Devon, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Drake's Descendants

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Robert Drake PTP 1581–1668