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Roland Drake 1922–2007 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 August 1922

Birth Location: Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 28 March 2007

Death Location: Wrightstown, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: Warren Drake

Mother: Stella Swingle

Spouse(s): Marguerite Lynn

Children(s): Roland Drake

The story of Roland Drake began in 1922 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1942, Roland Drake resided in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1996, Roland Drake resided in Valrico, FL. Roland Drake married Marguerite Lynn, and had children including David L Drake, Roland Kenneth Drake. Roland Drake passed away in 2007 in Wrightstown, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Roland Drake began in 1922 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1942, Roland Drake resided in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1996, Roland Drake resided in Valrico, FL.
  • Roland Drake married Marguerite Lynn, and had children including David L Drake, Roland Kenneth Drake.
  • Roland Drake passed away in 2007 in Wrightstown, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Roland Drake's Ancestors

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Roland Drake
1922–2007
Birth Place: Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Warren Drake
1886–1957
Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Stella (M) Swingle
1890–1951
Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Elias Drake
1851–1922
Cherry Ridge township, Wayne County, PA
Ella Drake
1865–1908
Pennsylvania
Oscar (C) Swingle
1849–1926
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Simons
1851–1934
Salem, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Elias Drake
1810–1874
Samantha Wilson
1811–1876
John Robbins
1827–1904
Dorthy Shaffer
1825–1903
Jonathan Swingle
1813–1888
Phoebe Coss
1820–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen ROBINS
1796–1870
Hester Vancampen
1800–
Conrad Swingle
1769–
Lucy Bunting
1776–
Peter Jr.
1775–1851
Susanna Washer
1786–1864

Roland Drake's Descendants

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Roland Drake (23 August 1922–28 March 2007) m. Marguerite Lynn (15 August 1918–18 July 1988)
  1. 1. Roland (Kenneth) Drake 1949–1994

Roland Drake's Timeline

4 Records

1922
23 August 1922
Birth of Roland Drake in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 20
Roland Drake resided here in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1996
1996
Age 74
Roland Drake resided here in Valrico, FL
Valrico, FL
2007
28 March 2007
Age 85
Death of Roland Drake in Valrico, Hillsborough, Florida, United States of America
Valrico, Hillsborough, Florida, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 August 1922
    Event Place: Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 641
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 219-14-8618; Issue State: Maryland; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 641

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1996
    Event Place: Valrico, FL
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 March 2007
    Event Place: Valrico, Hillsborough, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 219-14-8618; Issue State: Maryland; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wrightstown, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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