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Keziah Drake 1772–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Aug 1772

Birth Location: Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 23 June 1839

Death Location: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA

Father: Nathan ♦

Mother: Jemima Gay

Spouse(s): John ♦

Children(s): Caroline Nickols, Betsy Nichols, Amanda Nichols, Lydia Nichols, James Nichols, Thomas Nichols, Fanny Nichols

In 1772, Keziah Drake entered the world in Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to Nathan Drake And Jemima Gay. In 1750, Keziah Drake resided in Washtenaw, Michigan, USA. Keziah Drake married John Nickols, and had children including Amanda G Nichols, Betsy Nichols, Caroline Nickols, Fanny Nichols, James Madison Nichols, Lydia Nichols, Thomas Jefferson Nichols. Keziah Drake passed away in 1839 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1772, Keziah Drake entered the world in Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to Nathan Drake And Jemima Gay.
  • In 1750, Keziah Drake resided in Washtenaw, Michigan, USA.
  • Keziah Drake married John Nickols, and had children including Amanda G Nichols, Betsy Nichols, Caroline Nickols, Fanny Nichols, James Madison Nichols, Lydia Nichols, Thomas Jefferson Nichols.
  • Keziah Drake passed away in 1839 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Keziah Drake's Ancestors

Self
Keziah Drake
1772–1839
Birth Place: Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Nathan Drake ♦
1733–1815
Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Jemima Gay
1733–1780
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Hezekiah Gay
1700–1774
Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Jemima (Fisher) ♦
1703–1780
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Timothy Gay
1674–1719
Patience Lewis
1668–1768
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Gay
1639–1718
Mary Bridge
1637–1718
John Lewis
1635–1686
Hannah Whiting
1651–1740

Keziah Drake's Descendants

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Keziah Drake (12 Aug 1772–23 June 1839) m. John (Nickols) ♦ (22 Sept 1777–10 Nov 1834)
  1. 1. Caroline Nickols 1818–1902 m. Noah (G. Kelsey) ♦ 1822–
    1. 1. Daniel Kelsey 1849–
    2. 2. Ada Kelsey 1863–
    3. 3. Carrie Kelsey 1860–
    4. 4. Lewis (C.) Kelsey 1847–
  2. 2. Betsy Nichols 1808–
  3. 3. Amanda (G) Nichols 1814–1895
  4. 4. Lydia Nichols 1806–1826
  5. 5. James (Madison) Nichols 1811–1886
  6. 6. Thomas (Jefferson) Nichols 1802–
  7. 7. Fanny Nichols 1804–1889

Keziah Drake's Timeline

3 Records

1750
1750-1881
Keziah Drake resided here in Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
1772
12 Aug 1772
Birth of Keziah Drake in Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1839
23 June 1839
Age 67
Death of Keziah Drake in Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA
Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1772
    Event Place: Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [4] Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1750-1881
    Event Place: Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 June 1839
    Event Place: Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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