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Tex Drake 1921–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Nov 1921

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 22 March 1996

Death Location: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA

Father: Elmer Drake

Mother: Laura Coffey

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Children(s):

The story of Tex Drake began in 1921 in Illinois. In 1942, Tex Drake resided in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA. In 1955, Tex Drake resided in Gary, Indiana, USA. Tex Drake married Madeline E Hamilton, and had children including Candy Drake, Darleen Drake, Gerry Drake, Lynn P Drake, Mark Steven Drake, Sharon Lee Drake. Tex Drake passed away in 1996 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Tex Drake began in 1921 in Illinois.
  • In 1942, Tex Drake resided in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1955, Tex Drake resided in Gary, Indiana, USA.
  • Tex Drake married Madeline E Hamilton, and had children including Candy Drake, Darleen Drake, Gerry Drake, Lynn P Drake, Mark Steven Drake, Sharon Lee Drake.
  • Tex Drake passed away in 1996 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Tex Drake's Ancestors

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Tex Drake
1921–1996
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Elmer John Drake
1898–1964
Lincoln, Logan, Illinois USA
Laura (Elizabeth) Coffey
1900–1932
Little South Fork, Casey, Kentucky USA
Grandparents
Frank (E) Drake
1869–1958
Elkhart, Logan County, Illinois
Elizabeth Schober
1875–1950
Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Abraham (Redwin) Coffey
1872–1923
Russell, Kentucky, USA
Manervia Scott
1877–1964
Deer Lodge, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Octavius Drake
1846–1894
Julia Weaver
1855–1876
Joseph Schober
1850–1898
William Coffey
1849–1911
Mary McQueary
1854–1909
Christopher Scott
1834–1909
Nancy Lavender
1836–1916
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Drake
1804–1891
Lucy Drake
1812–1896
William Coffey
1821–1865
Martha Johnson
1822–1900
Julian Scott
1810–1881
Martha Byrd
1812–1855
George Lavender
1813–1890

Tex Drake's Timeline

4 Records

1921
5 Nov 1921
Birth of Tex Drake in Illinois
Illinois
1942
1942
Age 21
Tex Drake resided here in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
1955
1955
Age 34
Tex Drake resided here in Gary, Indiana, USA
Gary, Indiana, USA
1996
22 March 1996
Age 75
Death of Tex Drake in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1921
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 205
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1996; Roll: 06
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1993; Certificate Range: 019500 - 021170
    [4] Web: Porter County, Indiana, U.S., Vidette-Messenger and Vidette-Times Obituary Index, 1927-2011

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 205

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Gary, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 March 1996
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1996; Roll: 06
    [2] Web: Porter County, Indiana, U.S., Vidette-Messenger and Vidette-Times Obituary Index, 1927-2011

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