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Russel Drake 1897–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 February 1897

Birth Location: Niantic, Macon County, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 21 September 1966

Death Location: Niantic, Macon County, Illinois, USA

Father: George Drake

Mother: Ida Brock

Spouse(s): Nellie Drake

Children(s): Vergil Drake, Racheal Drake, Mary Drake, Berniece Drake

The story of Russel Drake began in 1897 in Niantic, Macon County, Illinois, USA. In 1920, Russel Drake resided in Niantic, Macon, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Russel Drake resided in Niantic, Macon, Illinois, USA. Russel Drake married Nellie Drake, and had children including Berniece Drake, Mary J Drake, Racheal R Drake, Roy Drake, Vergil Drake. Russel Drake passed away in 1966 in Niantic, Macon County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Russel Drake began in 1897 in Niantic, Macon County, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1920, Russel Drake resided in Niantic, Macon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Russel Drake resided in Niantic, Macon, Illinois, USA.
  • Russel Drake married Nellie Drake, and had children including Berniece Drake, Mary J Drake, Racheal R Drake, Roy Drake, Vergil Drake.
  • Russel Drake passed away in 1966 in Niantic, Macon County, Illinois, USA.

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Russel Drake's Ancestors

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Russel Drake
1897–1966
Birth Place: Niantic, Macon County, Illinois, USA
Parents
George A. Drake
1876–
Ida (Elnora) Brock
1876–1945
Macon County, Illinois
Grandparents
William (Lacy) Brock
1838–1908
, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
Mary (Susan) McFarland
1840–1928
, St Clair, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Russel Drake's Descendants

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Russel Drake (20 February 1897–21 September 1966) m. Nellie Drake (27 January 1895–May 1974)
  1. 1. Vergil Drake 1921–1993 m. Mary (Alice Streeval) Drake 1930–2019 m. Leona Drake 1923–1956
  2. 2. Racheal (R) Drake 1920–
  3. 3. Mary (J) Drake 1923–
  4. 4. Berniece Drake 1925–

Russel Drake's Timeline

4 Records

1897
20 February 1897
Birth of Russel Drake in Niantic, Macon County, Illinois, USA
Niantic, Macon County, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
Russel Drake resided here in Niantic, Macon, Illinois, USA
Niantic, Macon, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
Russel Drake resided here in Niantic, Macon, Illinois, USA
Niantic, Macon, Illinois, USA
1966
21 September 1966
Age 69
Death of Russel Drake in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 February 1897
    Event Place: Niantic, Macon County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Niantic, Macon, Illinois; Roll: T625_385; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 160; Image: 450
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Niantic, Macon, Illinois; Roll: 539; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0056; Image: 47.0; FHL microfilm: 2340274
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Niantic, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Niantic, Macon, Illinois; Roll: T625_385; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 160; Image: 450

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Niantic, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Niantic, Macon, Illinois; Roll: 539; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0056; Image: 47.0; FHL microfilm: 2340274

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 September 1966
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Niantic, Macon County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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