YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Richard Theodore Drake 1844–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Feb 1844

Birth Location: Henderson County, North Carolina

Death Date: 19 Jan 1930

Death Location: Henderson County, North Carolina

Father: James Drake

Mother: Kisien Champion

Spouse(s): Mary (Drake), Sarah Drake

Children(s): Richard Drake, William Drake, Mary Drake, Margaret Drake, James Drake, Nathan Drake, John Drake, Joanna (Brown), Woodson Drake, Lillie Drake, Florence Drake, Jettie Drake, McKinley Drake, Theodore Drake, Eulas Drake, Ulysses Drake, Lindsey Drake

In 1844, Richard Theodore Drake entered the world in Henderson County, North Carolina, born to James Drake And Kisien Champion. In 1850, Richard Theodore Drake resided in Henderson, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Richard Theodore Drake resided in Flat Rock, Henderson, North Carolina, USA. Richard Theodore Drake married Anna Drake, Mary Elizabeth Brown Drake, Sarah S Drake, and had children including Eulas Drake, Florence Drake, James Baxter Drake, Jettie Drake, Joanna Bell Drake Brown, John Tyler Drake, Lillie T Drake, Lindsey Franklin Drake, Margaret Adeline Drake, Mary Elizabeth Drake, Mckinley Drake, Nathan Alexander Drake, Richard A Drake, Sames Drake, Theodore Drake, Ulysses Strong Drake, William Jasper Drake, Woodson Anderson Drake. Richard Theodore Drake passed away in 1930 in Henderson County, North Carolina.

Find more search results for Richard Drake
RD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1844, Richard Theodore Drake entered the world in Henderson County, North Carolina, born to James Drake And Kisien Champion.
  • In 1850, Richard Theodore Drake resided in Henderson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Richard Theodore Drake resided in Flat Rock, Henderson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Richard Theodore Drake married Anna Drake, Mary Elizabeth Brown Drake, Sarah S Drake, and had children including Eulas Drake, Florence Drake, James Baxter Drake, Jettie Drake, Joanna Bell Drake Brown, John Tyler Drake, Lillie T Drake, Lindsey Franklin Drake, Margaret Adeline Drake, Mary Elizabeth Drake, Mckinley Drake, Nathan Alexander Drake, Richard A Drake, Sames Drake, Theodore Drake, Ulysses Strong Drake, William Jasper Drake, Woodson Anderson Drake.
  • Richard Theodore Drake passed away in 1930 in Henderson County, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Drake's Ancestors

Self
Richard Drake
1844–1930
Birth Place: Henderson County, North Carolina
Parents
James Drake
1810–1871
Clear Creek, Henderson, North Carolina, United States
Kisien Champion
1816–1887
Henderson
Grandparents
Hezekiah DRAKE
1785–1861
Crowders Creek, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
Sarah (Elizabeth "Sally") Barton
1785–1863
Crowders Creek, Lincoln, NC, USA (or Ireland or Northern Ireland
Richard Champion
1766–1852
Granville, North Carolina, United States
Delilah Champion
1779–1855
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Drake
1760–1804
Winifred Massey
1765–1819
Thomas V
1750–1823
Bethshire Williamson
1750–1790
William Champion
1745–1825
Mary Fort-Champion
1750–1790
William Sr
1745–1825
Mary Fort
1755–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathan Drake
1724–1804
Rebecca Stout
1725–1788
Charles Massey
1729–1785
Charles Massey
1744–1785
Thomas Barton
1732–1807
Sarah Wilson
1730–1790
Thomas Williamson
1705–1787
Rebecca Goodwin
1708–1760
John Champion
1708–1791
Sarah Judkins
1708–1762
Elias Forte
1725–1774
Anne Rawls
1730–1785
John Champion
1705–1755
Ann Judkins
1720–1770
John Fort
1663–1725
Elizabeth Jordan
1660–1743

Richard Drake's Descendants

1.
RD
Richard (Theodore) Drake (26 Feb 1844–19 Jan 1930) m. Mary (Elizabeth Brown) (Drake) (3 December 1840–4 December 1888) m. Sarah (S) Drake (Sep 1864–5 Mar 1958)
  1. 1. Richard (A.) Drake 1864–1935 m. Malinda (Bell) Woodward 1878–1923 m. Jessie Drake 1861–1949
    1. 1. Walter (F) Drake 1902–1972 m. Ferbie (Wallace) Drake 1916–1997 m. Ruth Drake 1904–1992
      1. 1. Carl Drake 1945–1997
      2. 2. Robert (F) Drake 1927–2005 m. Margaret Parke 1926–1992
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Petti 1922–2018 m. Robert Petti 1923–2009
      4. 4. Belle (C) Drake 1921–1968
      5. 5. Margaret (F) Drake 1924–
    2. 2. John (Baxter) Drake 1882–1921 m. Lola Gelbert 1879–
  2. 2. William (Jasper) Drake 1862–1936
  3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Drake 1862–1942
  4. 4. Margaret (Adeline) Drake 1868–1959
  5. 5. James (Baxter) Drake 1870–
  6. 6. Nathan (Alexander) Drake 1874–1947
  7. 7. John (Tyler) Drake 1876–1927
  8. 8. Joanna (Bell Drake) (Brown) 1878–1958
  9. 9. Woodson (Anderson) Drake 1881–1949
  10. 10. Lillie (T) Drake 1893–
  11. 11. Florence Drake 1895–
  12. 12. Jettie Drake 1898–
  13. 13. McKinley Drake 1901–
  14. 14. Theodore Drake 1903–
  15. 15. Eulas Drake 1906–
  16. 16. Ulysses (Strong) Drake 1906–1992
  17. 17. Lindsey (Franklin) Drake 1884–1968

Richard Drake's Timeline

13 Records

1844
26 Feb 1844
Birth of Richard Theodore Drake in Henderson County, North Carolina
Henderson County, North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 6
Richard Theodore Drake resided here in Henderson, North Carolina, USA
Henderson, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Richard Theodore Drake resided here in Flat Rock, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
Flat Rock, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
1861
9 Mar 1861
Age 17
Richard Theodore Drake was married in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
Richard Theodore Drake resided here in Hendersonville, Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
Hendersonville, Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Richard Theodore Drake resided here in Flat Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Flat Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1890
1890
Age 46
Richard Theodore Drake resided here in Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina
Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 56
Richard Theodore Drake resided here in Ivy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Ivy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
Richard Theodore Drake resided here in Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
1919
30 Jul 1919
Age 75
Richard Theodore Drake resided here in Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 76
Richard Theodore Drake resided here in Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
1930
18 Jan 1930
Age 86
Death of Richard Theodore Drake in Henderson County, North Carolina
Henderson County, North Carolina
1930
19 Jan 1930
Age 86
Burial of Richard Theodore Drake
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1844
    Event Place: Henderson County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1305; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 92
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Flat Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Page: 194d; Enumeration District: 037
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1143; Page: 287A
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ivy, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 1184; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0149
    [6] 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: Henderson, North Carolina; Roll: M653_901; Page: 827; Family History Library Film
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1115; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1375128
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Henderson, North Carolina; Roll: 634; Page: 256b
    [9] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [10] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
    [13] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1861
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Henderson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Henderson, North Carolina; Roll: 634; Page: 256b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Flat Rock, Henderson, North Carolina, 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: Henderson, North Carolina; Roll: M653_901; Page: 827; Family History Library Film

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hendersonville, Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1143; Page: 287A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Flat Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Flat Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Page: 194d; Enumeration District: 037

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    [2] 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Vet

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ivy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ivy, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 1184; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0149

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1115; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1375128

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1919
    Event Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Asheville Citizen-Times; Publication Date: 30 Jul 1919; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA; &terms=Teddy_Drake

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1305; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 92

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hendersonville, NC
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1930
    Event Place: Henderson County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [4] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1930
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE