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Sir William Edward Drake 1518–1555

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 14 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 14 trees
Death year and location consistent across 14 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
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14 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Drake in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 14 independent trees

Born 25 Aug 1518 · Great Waltham, Essex, England
Died 23 Sep 1555 · White Notley, Essex, , England
Father Sir John Vi Drake Lord Of Musbury
Mother Lady Amy Anne Grenville
Siblings Agnes Lady Drake, Elizabeth Cj Twyne 12Thggm, Leonard Harquebusier Of Newton Saint Cyres Drake, Richard Edward Atwood Wood, Sir Bernard Drake Knight Of Mount Drake And Ashe Esq, Sir Robert Drake Esq Lord Of Wiscombe Esq
Records
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Researchers connected through Sir Drake 1518–1555

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Sir William Edward Drake was born in 1518 in Great Waltham, Essex, England, the child of sir john vi drake lord of musbury and lady amy anne grenville. Sir William Edward Drake passed away in 1555 in White Notley, Essex, England.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1518
Birth of Sir William Edward Drake in Great Waltham, Essex, England
Birth
1555
Death of Sir William Edward Drake in White Notley, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Drake

This ancestor line traces from Great Waltham, Essex, England, United Kingdom (1460) to Great Waltham, Essex, England (1518) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Drake (1518–1555) was born in Great Waltham, Essex, England and died in White Notley, Essex, , England. 14 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, 14 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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 2 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

Sir John Vi Drake Lord Of Musbury
Father
Lady Amy Anne Grenville
Mother

Sir Drake's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir William Edward Drake PTP
1518–1555
Great Waltham, Essex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Drake's Descendants

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Sir William Edward Drake PTP 1518–1555