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Melvin Earl Drake 1891–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Mar 1891

Birth Location: Streator, LaSalle, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 15 Feb 1975

Death Location: Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA

Father: William Drake

Mother: Elvira Coselman

Spouse(s): Eva Bruce

Children(s): Pearlie Drake, Aretta Drake, Marvin Drake, Rachel Drake, Evelyn Drake, Hershel Drake, Melvin Jr, Rev Drake, Jack Drake

In 1891, Melvin Earl Drake entered the world in Streator, LaSalle, Illinois, USA, born to William Curtis Drake And Elvira Cordelia Coselman. In 1900, Melvin Earl Drake resided in Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas. In 1910, Melvin Earl Drake resided in Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas. Melvin Earl Drake married Eva Mae Bruce, and had children including Aretta Drake, Evelyn Mae Drake, Hershel Mark Drake, Jack H Drake, Marvin Drake, Melvin Earl Drake Jr, Pearlie Mae Drake, Rachel Drake, Rev Daniel Arthur Drake. Melvin Earl Drake passed away in 1975 in Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Melvin Earl Drake entered the world in Streator, LaSalle, Illinois, USA, born to William Curtis Drake And Elvira Cordelia Coselman.
  • In 1900, Melvin Earl Drake resided in Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas.
  • In 1910, Melvin Earl Drake resided in Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas.
  • Melvin Earl Drake married Eva Mae Bruce, and had children including Aretta Drake, Evelyn Mae Drake, Hershel Mark Drake, Jack H Drake, Marvin Drake, Melvin Earl Drake Jr, Pearlie Mae Drake, Rachel Drake, Rev Daniel Arthur Drake.
  • Melvin Earl Drake passed away in 1975 in Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Drake
1862–1925
Birth Location: Streator, LaSalle, Illinois, USA
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Elvira Coselman
1869–1940
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
EC

Spouses(s)

Eva Bruce
1894–1955
Birth Location: Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, United States
EB

Children(s)

Pearlie Drake
1910–1985
Birth Location: Lyra, Palo Pinto, Texas USA
PD
Aretta Drake
1912–1969
Birth Location: Lyra, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States
AD
Marvin Drake
1915–1932
Birth Location: Lyra, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States
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Rachel Drake
1917–1967
Birth Location: Lyra, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States
RD
Evelyn Drake
1920–1997
Birth Location: Lyra, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States
ED
Hershel Drake
1923–2001
Birth Location: Thurber, Erath, Texas, United States
HD
Melvin Jr
1925–1999
Birth Location: Ranger, Eastland, Texas, United States
MJ
Rev Drake
1928–2000
Birth Location: Brownfield, Terry, Texas, United States
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Jack Drake
1924–
Birth Location: Texas
JD

Melvin Drake's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Drake
1891–1975
Birth Place: Streator, LaSalle, Illinois, USA
Parents
William Curtis Drake
1862–1925
Streator, LaSalle, Illinois, USA
Elvira (Cordelia) Coselman
1869–1940
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Braden Drake
1823–1897
Pennsylvania, USA
Eliza (Ann) McNeal
1825–1863
, , Pennsylvania, USA
George (Washington) Coselman
1826–1907
Johnstown, Montgomery, New York, United States
Phoebe (May) Fikes
1834–1875
Montgomery, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Drake
1792–1860
Margaret
1805–
Adam Casselman
1768–1820
Maria Staley
1770–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Casselman
1744–1808
Anna Nelles
1732–1807

Melvin Drake's Descendants

1.
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Melvin (Earl) Drake (5 Mar 1891–15 Feb 1975) m. Eva (Mae) Bruce (1 Oct 1894–20 Sep 1955)
  1. 1. Pearlie (Mae) Drake 1910–1985 m. J (T) Fryer 1904–1985 m. Oscar (Voyd) Hansford 1906–1947
    1. 1. Don Hansford 1929–1929
    2. 2. Lenore Hansford 1931–1975
    3. 3. John (Irvin) Hansford 1933–1964
    4. 4. Loy (Max) Hansford 1935–1990
  2. 2. Aretta Drake 1912–1969
  3. 3. Marvin Drake 1915–1932
  4. 4. Rachel Drake 1917–1967
  5. 5. Evelyn (Mae) Drake 1920–1997
  6. 6. Hershel (Mark) Drake 1923–2001
  7. 7. Melvin (Earl Drake) Jr 1925–1999
  8. 8. Rev (Daniel Arthur) Drake 1928–2000 m. Peggy (Ruth) Ramsey 1927–2003
    1. 1. LaTricia (Ann) Drake 1949–2009
  9. 9. Jack (H) Drake 1924–

Melvin Drake's Timeline

8 Records

1891
5 Mar 1891
Birth of Melvin Earl Drake in Streator, LaSalle, Illinois, USA
Streator, LaSalle, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Melvin Earl Drake resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas
Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas
1910
1910
Age 19
Melvin Earl Drake resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas
Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas
1920
1920
Age 29
Melvin Earl Drake resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas
Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas
1935
1935
Age 44
Melvin Earl Drake resided here in Carlsbad, Chaves, New Mexico
Carlsbad, Chaves, New Mexico
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 49
Melvin Earl Drake resided here in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 51
Melvin Earl Drake resided here in Ranger, Eastland, Texas, USA
Ranger, Eastland, Texas, USA
1975
15 Feb 1975
Age 84
Death of Melvin Earl Drake in Fresno, Fresno, California, USA
Fresno, Fresno, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1891
    Event Place: Streator, LaSalle, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas; Roll: T627_4163; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 243-2
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 525-44-5574; Issue State: New Mexico; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] California Death Index
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas; Roll: T625_1839; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 205; Image: .
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Palo Pinto County, Texas; Roll: 1983499; Draft Board: 0.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas; Roll: T623_1663; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 125.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [9] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas; Roll: T623_1663; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 125.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Palo Pinto, Texas; Roll: T625_1839; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 205; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Carlsbad, Chaves, New Mexico
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas; Roll: T627_4163; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 243-2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas; Roll: T627_4163; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 243-2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Ranger, Eastland, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Palo Pinto, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Palo Pinto County, Texas; Roll: 1983499; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1975
    Event Place: Fresno, Fresno, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 525-44-5574; Issue State: New Mexico; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] California Death Index
    [3] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA
    Record Source: Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011
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