William Drake 1440–1510
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7 researchers on YourRoots have William Drake in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 7 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Drake 1440–1510
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1440, William Drake entered the world in Great Waltham, Essex, England, born to edmund drake and joan mylwaye. William Drake married joan drake, and had children including francis drake, john drake, thomas drake. William Drake passed away in 1510 in Great Waltham, Essex, England.
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1Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Drake
This ancestor line traces from Of Devenshire, England (1300) to Great Waltham, Essex, England (1440) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Drake (1440–1510) was born in Great Waltham, Essex, England and died in Great Waltham, Essex, England. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 5 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
William Drake's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
William Drake's Descendants
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1. PTP 1460–1541
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1. PTP 1541–1541
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