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Cora Drake 1855–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Nov 1855

Birth Location: New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 24 Dec 1928

Death Location: Titusville, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: Alexander Drake

Mother: Francina Titus

Spouse(s): Philander Wheeler

Children(s): Howard Wheeler, Mabel Wheeler, Wilmer Wheeler, Cora Wheeler

In 1855, Cora Drake entered the world in New Jersey, USA, born to Alexander H Drake And Francina H Titus. In 1860, Cora Drake resided in Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA. In 1870, Cora Drake resided in Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA. Cora Drake married Philander Sylvester Wheeler, and had children including Cora B Wheeler, Howard Drake Wheeler, Mabel E Wheeler, Wilmer M Wheeler. Cora Drake passed away in 1928 in Titusville, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Cora Drake entered the world in New Jersey, USA, born to Alexander H Drake And Francina H Titus.
  • In 1860, Cora Drake resided in Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1870, Cora Drake resided in Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA.
  • Cora Drake married Philander Sylvester Wheeler, and had children including Cora B Wheeler, Howard Drake Wheeler, Mabel E Wheeler, Wilmer M Wheeler.
  • Cora Drake passed away in 1928 in Titusville, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Drake
1829–1910
Birth Location: Mercer, New Jersey, USA
AD
Francina Titus
1830–1899
Birth Location: New Jersey
FT

Spouses(s)

Philander Wheeler
1853–1934
Birth Location: New York, USA
PW

Children(s)

Howard Wheeler
1882–1956
Birth Location: Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
HW
Mabel Wheeler
1885–1929
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
MW
Wilmer Wheeler
1888–
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
WW
Cora Wheeler
1880–
Birth Location: New Jersey
CW

Cora Drake's Ancestors

Self
Cora Drake
1855–1928
Birth Place: New Jersey, USA
Parents
Alexander H Drake
1829–1910
Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Francina (H) Titus
1830–1899
New Jersey
Grandparents
Benjamin (B) Drake
1806–1886
Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
Jane (E) Quick
1805–1875
New Jersey
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Drake
1778–1850
Hannah Drake
1782–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Blackwell
1756–1831
Permelia Drake
1757–1847

Cora Drake's Descendants

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Cora Drake (28 Nov 1855–24 Dec 1928) m. Philander (Sylvester) Wheeler (Jul 1853–1934)
  1. 1. Howard (Drake) Wheeler 1882–1956 m. Julia Holcombe 1884–1957
    1. 1. Mabel (E Wheeler) Cunningham 1907–1975
  2. 2. Mabel (E) Wheeler 1885–1929 m. Wilburt (H) Conover 1891–1984
    1. 1. Phillipe (W) Conover 1919–1999 m. Ethel Sawyer 1924–
  3. 3. Wilmer (M) Wheeler 1888–
  4. 4. Cora (B) Wheeler 1880–

Cora Drake's Timeline

8 Records

1855
28 Nov 1855
Birth of Cora Drake in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1860
1860
Age 5
Cora Drake resided here in Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
Cora Drake resided here in Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
Cora Drake resided here in Ewing, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Ewing, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Cora Drake resided here in Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Cora Drake resided here in East Amwell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
East Amwell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Cora Drake resided here in Camden Ward 1, Camden, New Jersey, USA
Camden Ward 1, Camden, New Jersey, USA
1928
24 Dec 1928
Age 73
Death of Cora Drake in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1855
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Camden Ward 1, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1022; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 4
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ewing, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: 788; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 090
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: M593_871; Page: 175B
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: 981; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1240981
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: M653_697; Page: 357; Family History Library F
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Amwell, Hunterdon, New Jersey; Roll: T624_895; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1374908
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] New Jersey, Marriage Records, New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, New Jersey; New Jersey, U.s., Marriage Records, 1670-1965
    [9] New Jersey, U.S., Birth, Marriage and Death Records, New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, New Jersey; New Jersey Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1711-1878

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: M653_697; Page: 357; Family History Library F

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: M593_871; Page: 175B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ewing, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ewing, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: 788; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 090

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: 981; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1240981

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: East Amwell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Amwell, Hunterdon, New Jersey; Roll: T624_895; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1374908

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Camden Ward 1, Camden, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Camden Ward 1, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1022; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 4

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hopewell, Mercer
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Birth, Marriage and Death Records, New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, New Jersey; New Jersey Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1711-1878

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1928
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Titusville, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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