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Jesse James Drake 1883–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Sep 1883

Birth Location: Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia

Death Date: 9 Feb.1939

Death Location: Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, USA

Father: John Drake

Mother: Mary Herbert

Spouse(s): Frances Miller

Children(s): Thomas Drake, Lottie Drake

In 1883, Jesse James Drake entered the world in Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, born to John Thomas Drake And Mary Catharine Ellen Herbert. In 1900, Jesse James Drake resided in Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia. In 1910, Jesse James Drake resided in Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia. Jesse James Drake married Frances Leona Miller, and had children including Lottie Virginia Drake, Thomas F Drake. Jesse James Drake passed away in 1939 in Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Jesse James Drake entered the world in Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, born to John Thomas Drake And Mary Catharine Ellen Herbert.
  • In 1900, Jesse James Drake resided in Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia.
  • In 1910, Jesse James Drake resided in Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia.
  • Jesse James Drake married Frances Leona Miller, and had children including Lottie Virginia Drake, Thomas F Drake.
  • Jesse James Drake passed away in 1939 in Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Drake
1847–1926
Birth Location: England
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Mary Herbert
1851–1926
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Frances Miller
1894–1979
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
FM

Children(s)

Thomas Drake
1911–2002
Birth Location: West Virginia
TD
Lottie Drake
1913–2007
Birth Location: West Virginia
LD

Jesse Drake's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Drake
1883–1939
Birth Place: Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia
Parents
John Thomas Drake
1847–1926
England
Mary (Catharine Ellen) Herbert
1851–1926
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Hillary (Henry) Herbert
1803–1880
Middletown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Maria Houck
1817–1892
Virginia (later, Berkeley Co. West Virginia)-
Great-Grandparents
Jessee Herbert
1782–1812
Ann Payne
1782–
George Houck
1787–1876
Mary Houck
1788–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha Sr.
1750–
mother Tippett
1750–1786
Michael Houck
1765–1821
Elizabeth Fiery
1756–1826
Jacob Houck
1753–1815
Margaret
1755–1820

Jesse Drake's Descendants

1.
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Jesse (James) Drake (18 Sep 1883–9 Feb.1939) m. Frances (Leona) Miller (25 April 1894–November 1979)
  1. 1. Thomas (F) Drake 1911–2002 m. Virginia (Lane) Drake 1917–1999
  2. 2. Lottie (Virginia) Drake 1913–2007
    1. 1. Donna (Jean) Benedict –1962

Jesse Drake's Timeline

6 Records

1883
18 Sep 1883
Birth of Jesse James Drake in Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia
Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia
1900
1900
Age 17
Jesse James Drake resided here in Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
1910
1910
Age 27
Jesse James Drake resided here in Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 37
Jesse James Drake resided here in Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 47
Jesse James Drake resided here in Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
1939
9 Feb.1939
Age 56
Death of Jesse James Drake in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA
Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1883
    Event Place: Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1948; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 20; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: 2526; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 70.0.
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Berkeley County, West Virginia; Roll: 1992327; Draft Board: 0.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: 1755; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1241755
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: 1755; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1241755

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1948; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 20; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: 2526; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 70.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Berkeley, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Berkeley County, West Virginia; Roll: 1992327; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Feb.1939
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Washington County, Maryland, Obituary Index, 1790-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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