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James Perry Drake 1847–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 May 1847

Birth Location: Jefferson County, Mississippi, United States of America

Death Date: 19 January 1902

Death Location: Church Hill, Jefferson County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Drake

Mother: Susanna Magruder

Spouse(s): Clara Wailes

Children(s): William Drake, Jane Drake, Winbourne Drake, Claribel Drake, Benjamin Drake, James II, Elijah Drake, Susannah Drake

In 1847, James Perry Drake entered the world in Jefferson County, Mississippi, United States of America, born to Benjamin Michael Drake And Susanna Priscilla H Magruder. In 1850, James Perry Drake resided in Rodney, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA. In 1860, James Perry Drake resided in Police District 5, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA. James Perry Drake married Clara Bell Wailes, and had children including Benjamin Howard Drake, Claribel Drake, Elijah Steele Drake, James Perry Drake Ii, Jane Howard Drake, Susannah P Drake, William Lambuth Drake, Winbourne Magruder Drake. James Perry Drake passed away in 1902 in Church Hill, Jefferson County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1847, James Perry Drake entered the world in Jefferson County, Mississippi, United States of America, born to Benjamin Michael Drake And Susanna Priscilla H Magruder.
  • In 1850, James Perry Drake resided in Rodney, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1860, James Perry Drake resided in Police District 5, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA.
  • James Perry Drake married Clara Bell Wailes, and had children including Benjamin Howard Drake, Claribel Drake, Elijah Steele Drake, James Perry Drake Ii, Jane Howard Drake, Susannah P Drake, William Lambuth Drake, Winbourne Magruder Drake.
  • James Perry Drake passed away in 1902 in Church Hill, Jefferson County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Drake's Ancestors

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James Drake
1847–1902
Birth Place: Jefferson County, Mississippi, United States of America
Parents
Benjamin Michael Drake
1800–1860
Susanna (Priscilla H) Magruder
1811–1892
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Drake's Descendants

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James (Perry) Drake (4 May 1847–19 January 1902) m. Clara (Bell) Wailes (5 Feb 1850–12 Jan 1927)
  1. 1. William (Lambuth) Drake 1894–1918
  2. 2. Jane (Howard) Drake 1875–1963
  3. 3. Winbourne (Magruder) Drake 1874–1966
  4. 4. Claribel Drake 1885–1968
  5. 5. Benjamin (Howard) Drake 1883–1892
  6. 6. James (Perry Drake) II 1879–1945
  7. 7. Elijah (Steele) Drake 1877–1959
  8. 8. Susannah (P.) Drake 1881–1882

James Drake's Timeline

7 Records

1847
4 May 1847
Birth of James Perry Drake in Jefferson County, Mississippi, United States of America
Jefferson County, Mississippi, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 3
James Perry Drake resided here in Rodney, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
Rodney, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
James Perry Drake resided here in Police District 5, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
Police District 5, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 23
James Perry Drake resided here in Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, USA
Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
James Perry Drake resided here in Woodville, Wilkinson, Mississippi, USA
Woodville, Wilkinson, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
James Perry Drake resided here in Summit, Pike, Mississippi, USA
Summit, Pike, Mississippi, USA
1902
19 January 1902
Age 55
Death of James Perry Drake in Summit, Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America
Summit, Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 May 1847
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Woodville, Wilkinson, Mississippi; Roll: 668; Page: 376C; Enumeration District: 147
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Greenville, Washington, Mississippi; Roll: M593_752; Page: 9A; Family History Library Film: 552251
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Summit, Pike, Mississippi; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1240825
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Police District 5, Jefferson, Mississippi; Page: 590; Family History Library Film: 803584
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rodney, Jefferson, Mississippi; Roll: 374; Page: 86a
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 114 : 1915
    [9] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 162 : 1920

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Rodney, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rodney, Jefferson, Mississippi; Roll: 374; Page: 86a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Police District 5, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Police District 5, Jefferson, Mississippi; Page: 590; Family History Library Film: 803584

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Greenville, Washington, Mississippi; Roll: M593_752; Page: 9A; Family History Library Film: 552251

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Woodville, Wilkinson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Woodville, Wilkinson, Mississippi; Roll: 668; Page: 376C; Enumeration District: 147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Summit, Pike, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Summit, Pike, Mississippi; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1240825

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed Early Land Ownership and Township Plats, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Township Plats of Selected States; Series #: T1234; Roll: 5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Mississippi
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 January 1902
    Event Place: Summit, Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 114 : 1915
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 162 : 1920

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Church Hill, Jefferson County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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