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Benjamin Bradner Drake 1797–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1797

Birth Location: Goshen, N Y

Death Date: 29 Jul 1884

Death Location: Sparkill, Rockland County, New York, United States of America

Father: Daniel Drake

Mother: Elizabeth Drake

Spouse(s): Melinda Parsons, Marianna Clark

Children(s):

In 1797, Benjamin Bradner Drake entered the world in Goshen, N Y, born to Daniel Drake And Elizabeth Drake. In 1850, Benjamin Bradner Drake resided in Elk Grove, Cook, Illinois, USA. Benjamin Bradner Drake married Marianna Clark, Melinda Parsons. Benjamin Bradner Drake passed away in 1884 in Sparkill, Rockland County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1797, Benjamin Bradner Drake entered the world in Goshen, N Y, born to Daniel Drake And Elizabeth Drake.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Bradner Drake resided in Elk Grove, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • Benjamin Bradner Drake married Marianna Clark, Melinda Parsons.
  • Benjamin Bradner Drake passed away in 1884 in Sparkill, Rockland County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Drake's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Drake
1797–1884
Birth Place: Goshen, N Y
Parents
Daniel Drake
1769–1853
Pine Swamp,Orange Co.,PA
Elizabeth Drake
1765–1849
New York, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin Drake
1734–1817
Goshen, Orange, New York, USA
Sarah Smith
1735–1775
Goshen, Orange, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Drake
1687–1750
Martha Oldfield
1699–1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josias Drats
1647–1701
Aeltje Brouwer
1648–1707
Joseph Oldfield
1673–1741
Martha Grassett
1675–1741

Benjamin Drake's Timeline

4 Records

1797
12 May 1797
Birth of Benjamin Bradner Drake in Goshen, N Y
Goshen, N Y
1850
1850
Age 53
Benjamin Bradner Drake resided here in Elk Grove, Cook, Illinois, USA
Elk Grove, Cook, Illinois, USA
1856
1856-11-03
Age 59
Benjamin Bradner Drake was married
None
1884
29 Jul 1884
Age 87
Death of Benjamin Bradner Drake in Brooklyn, N Y
Brooklyn, N Y

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1797
    Event Place: Goshen, N Y
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Parsons Family : Descendants of Cornet Joseph Parsons : Springfield, 1636 -- Northampton, 1655
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Elk Grove, Cook, Illinois; Roll: M432_103; Page: 137B; Image: 283

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Elk Grove, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Elk Grove, Cook, Illinois; Roll: M432_103; Page: 137B; Image: 283

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cook, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: Cook County, Illinois, Marriage and Death Indexes

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1856-11-03
    Record Source: Cook County, Illinois, Marriage and Death Indexes

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1884
    Event Place: Brooklyn, N Y
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Parsons Family : Descendants of Cornet Joseph Parsons : Springfield, 1636 -- Northampton, 1655
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sparkill, Rockland County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Parsons family : descendants of Cornet Joseph Parsons, Springfield, 1636-Northampton, 1655

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