John Drake

Male Abt 1594 - 1659  (~ 65 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Drake was born Abt 1594, Wiscombe, Devon, England; died 17 Aug 1659, Windsor, , Connecticut, United States; was buried 18 Aug 1659, Windsor, , Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DP9-PX

    Notes:

    1.Conn Wp Vol 2, p.177; 2. Am190 Vol 18, p. 214; 3. Freemans Oath-Boston, 19 Oct 1630; N-Yr W3a Vol 2, p. 514; 4; Conn M 2b Vol 26, p. 157.; 5. Colonial Families of U.S. Vol 1, p. 135. NEHGR Vol 5 (1851) p. 167," He was accidently killed there by the overturning of a cart upon him, Aug 17,1659". It also listed Job,md. Mary Wolcot, John md. Hannah Moore, Jacob md. Mary Bissell.; Drake Ped. by Rev. M.E. Dwight; The Descendants ofJohn Drake by Gay.
    He came to America in 1630, apparently bringing his family with him.

    John married Elizabeth Rogers Abt 1619, Wiscombe, Devon, England. Elizabeth was born Abt 1604, , , England; died 7 Oct 1681, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Job Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1620, Wiscombe, Devon, England; died 16 Sep 1689, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
    2. 3. John Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1622, Wiscombe, Devon, England; died 11 Nov 1689, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
    3. 4. Jacob Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1623, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 6 Aug 1689, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
    4. 5. Samuel Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1624, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 10 May 1686, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
    5. 6. Mary O. Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1625, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 12 Jun 1683, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
    6. 7. Elizabeth Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1629, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 8 Jun 1716, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Job Drake Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1620, Wiscombe, Devon, England; died 16 Sep 1689, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DP9-TM

    Notes:

    Job, his wife Mary & 7children & their birth dates listed in NEHGR, Vol 5 (1851) , p. 66.

    Job married Mary Wolcott 25 Jun 1646, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Mary was born Abt 1625, Tolland, Somerset, England; died 16 Sep 1689, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  John Drake Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1622, Wiscombe, Devon, England; died 11 Nov 1689, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DP9-VS

    Notes:

    Descendants of John Drake , AB D5, P. 5, 15-23.
    974.6 V2w, B, Mg & D rec. of Windsor, Conn. by Matthew Grant.; NEHGR ,Vol 5 (1851), p. 66 Lists John his wife Hannah Moore & Mg. date & their 12 childrens names & b. dates.
    Early Records of Windsor, Conn.. lists John Drake as one of the "First Settlers of Windsor, as recorded in the Town records of 1640, five years after their removal from Dorchester."
    His will dated 12 Sep 1689, proved 11 Nov , 1689. lists all 12 of his children listed on p. 6-7 of "The Descendants of John Drake".
    In the "Windsor, Conn., Land Records, Vol. 3, p. 55." is written: Mar . 3, 1706/7 Joseph Loomis, Sen,. son of Joseph deceased, Nicholas Buckland and James Loomis, all of Windsor, Conn., deed 271/2 acres of woodland to Daniel Loomis, Sen., part of a lot bought by "our father-in-law John Drake deceased," of Richard Lyman, and given to his three daughters, Lydia, late wife of Joseph Loomis, above, Elizabeth, late wife of Nicholas Buckland, and Mindwell, wife of James Loomis, by his last will.

    John married Hannah Moore 30 Nov 1648, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Hannah (daughter of Thomas Moore and Young) was born Abt 1627, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 16 Feb 1686, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. John Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Sep 1649, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 7 Jul 1689, Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
    2. 9. Job Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jun 1651, Windsor, , Connecticut, United States; died 19 Apr 1733, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
    3. 10. Hannah Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Aug 1653, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was christened 10 Apr 1655, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 4 Aug 1694.
    4. 11. Enoch Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Dec 1655, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 21 Aug 1698.
    5. 12. Ruth Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Dec 1657, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 13 Nov 1731, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
    6. 13. Simon Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Oct 1659, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 21 Dec 1711.
    7. 14. Lydia Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jan 1661, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was christened 2 Feb 1661, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 7 May 1702, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
    8. 15. Elizabeth Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jul 1664, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was christened 24 Jul 1664, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 20 Feb 1698.
    9. 16. Mary Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Jan 1666, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was christened 3 Feb 1666, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 2 Dec 1728.
    10. 17. Mindwell Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Nov 1671, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 1 Mar 1736.
    11. 18. Joseph Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jun 1674, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was christened 28 Jun 1674, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 14 Jan 1754.

  3. 4.  Jacob Drake Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1623, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 6 Aug 1689, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DP9-W0

    Notes:

    NEHGR, Vol. 5 (1851) p. 66, "Jacob Drake m. Mary Bissell 12 Apr 1649, Now it is 25 Years and never had a child. His mother that lived with him, a widow many years, her husband, Jacobs father, died 18 Aug 1659, and now, 7 Oct 1681, Jacobs mother died at 100 years of age, having lived a widow 22 years".

    Jacob married Mary Bissell 12 Apr 1649, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Mary was born Abt 1627, Windsor, , Connecticut, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Samuel Drake Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1624, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 10 May 1686, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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    • AFN: 3DP9-X5

    Samuel married Ann Barlow 13 Sep 1650, Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. Ann was born Abt 1626, Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States; died 13 Sep 1650. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Mary O. Drake Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1625, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 12 Jun 1683, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DP9-ZB

    Mary married John Gaylord 17 Nov 1655, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. John was born Abt 1621, Exeter, Devon, England; was christened 24 Feb 1622, Crewkerne (of), Somerset, England; died 31 Jul 1689, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Elizabeth Gaylord  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Feb 1670, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was christened 26 Feb 1670, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was buried 18 May 1725, East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

  6. 7.  Elizabeth Drake Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1629, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 8 Jun 1716, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DPB-0G

    Notes:

    age 95 at her death in 8 Jun 1716 (Descendants of John Drake of Windsor, Connecticut).

    Elizabeth married William Gaylord 9 Feb 1653, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. William was born Abt 1625, Exeter, Devon, England; died 14 Dec 1656, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

    Elizabeth married John Elderkin 1 Mar 1660, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. John was born Abt 1639, , New London, Connecticut, United States; died 22 Jun 1687, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  John Drake Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born 14 Sep 1649, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 7 Jul 1689, Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DPB-1M

    John married Mary Watson 20 Mar 1671, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Mary was born 11 Jan 1651, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 7 Aug 1693, Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Job Drake Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born 15 Jun 1651, Windsor, , Connecticut, United States; died 19 Apr 1733, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DPB-2S

    Notes:

    Source: Barbour Collection - Vital Records of Windsor. 2. Desc. of John Drake of Conn. H4b, Vol 2 p. 49, 4
    Drake Fam. 5 A4 B42 3. Alvord Fam/ p. 171-2 appendix p. 218; 4. Desc of John Drake by F. Bl Gay,p;16 5. Burke & Alvord Memorial by J.A. Boutelle p. 170-1. 6. Barber Gen by L.M. Wilson p. 23-24.
    He owned several tracts of land, and in 1711 received a grant east side of the sheep commons in exchange for land which he gave for a burying ground.(The Descendants of John Drake, p. 16).

    Job married Elizabeth Alvord 20 Mar 1672, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Elizabeth (daughter of Benedict Alvord and Jane Newton) was born 21 Sep 1651, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Jonathan Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Jan 1673, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 21. Elizabeth Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Nov 1675, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died Aft 12 Jun 1733.
    3. 22. Josiah Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jan 1682, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 23 Jan 1682, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
    4. 23. Jeremiah Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Sep 1684, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 25 Nov 1746, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was buried , Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
    5. 24. Rebecca Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Jan 1690, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 29 Sep 1789, East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

  3. 10.  Hannah Drake Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born 8 Aug 1653, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was christened 10 Apr 1655, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 4 Aug 1694.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DPB-30

    Notes:

    They remained in Windsor for a number of years, then removed to Simsbury, Conn., where Capt. John Higley, as he was called, became one of the prominent men of the town.

    Hannah married John Higley 9 Nov 1671, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. John was born Abt 1650, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Enoch Drake Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born 8 Dec 1655, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 21 Aug 1698.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DPB-45

    Enoch married Sarah Porter 11 Nov 1680, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Sarah was born 5 Sep 1655, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 3 Dec 1730. [Group Sheet]


  5. 12.  Ruth Drake Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born 1 Dec 1657, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 13 Nov 1731, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DPB-5B

    Ruth married Samuel Barber 25 Jan 1677, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Samuel was christened 1 Oct 1648, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 12 Mar 1709, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Simon Drake Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born 28 Oct 1659, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 21 Dec 1711.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DPB-6H

    Simon married Hannah Mills 15 Dec 1687, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Hannah was born Abt 1661, Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  7. 14.  Lydia Drake Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born 26 Jan 1661, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was christened 2 Feb 1661, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 7 May 1702, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DPB-7N

    Lydia married Joseph Loomis 10 Apr 1681, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Joseph was born Abt 1659; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Lydia married Joseph Loomis 10 Apr 1681, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Joseph (son of Joseph Loomis and Sarah Hill) was born 15 Jul 1649, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died Aft 17 Jan 1733. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Elizabeth Drake Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born 22 Jul 1664, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was christened 24 Jul 1664, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 20 Feb 1698.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DPB-8T

    Elizabeth married Nicholas Buckland 3 Mar 1686, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Nicholas was born 2 Sep 1646, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 24 Aug 1728, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was buried , Windsor Palisade Cem, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]


  9. 16.  Mary Drake Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born 29 Jan 1666, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was christened 3 Feb 1666, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 2 Dec 1728.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DPB-91

    Mary married Thomas Marshall 3 Mar 1686, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Thomas was born Abt 1664, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 8 Nov 1735. [Group Sheet]


  10. 17.  Mindwell Drake Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born 10 Nov 1671, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 1 Mar 1736.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DPB-B6

    Mindwell married James Loomis 1696, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. James (son of Joseph Loomis and Mary Chauncey) was born 31 Oct 1669, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 29 Dec 1750, Bolton, Tolland, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]


  11. 18.  Joseph Drake Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born 26 Jun 1674, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was christened 28 Jun 1674, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 14 Jan 1754.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3DPB-CC

    Joseph married Ann Morton 1696, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Ann was born Abt 1676, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 28 Aug 1717. [Group Sheet]


  12. 19.  Elizabeth Gaylord Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mary2, 1.John1) was born 19 Feb 1670, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was christened 26 Feb 1670, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was buried 18 May 1725, East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 9J49-63

    Notes:

    BIRTH: "Search for the Passengers of the Mary & John, 1630" by Burton W. Spear vol 7, pg. 117 (year only) - D0004
    MARRIAGE: "Search", vol 7, pg. 117. Lists children.
    DEATH: "Search", vol 7, pg. 117 (year only)
    PARENTS: "Search", vol 7, pg. 117

    Elizabeth married Samuel Rockwell, Jr. 10 Jan 1694, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Samuel (son of Samuel Rockwell and Mary Norton) was born 19 Oct 1667, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 18 May 1725, East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 20.  Jonathan Drake Descendancy chart to this point (9.Job3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born 4 Jan 1673, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 9J35-B4

    Jonathan married Hester Bissell 14 Apr 1708, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Hester was born Abt 1675, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 25 Dec 1755. [Group Sheet]


  2. 21.  Elizabeth Drake Descendancy chart to this point (9.Job3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born 2 Nov 1675, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died Aft 12 Jun 1733.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 9J2Z-W8

    Notes:

    MARRIAGE: "Search for the Passengers of the Mary & John, 1630" by Burton W. Spear, vol 7, pg. 117 (spouse, children only) - D0004
    DEATH: Still living at time of will of Joseph Rockwell, dated 12 June 1733, proved 4 Sep 1733, Hartford, CT probate records (all living children also noted in the will).
    PARENTS: "Search", vol 7, pg. 117

    Desc of John Drake by F.B. Gay pp 16-25-32; Recs. of Simsbury, Conn.
    Her maternal grandmother was Joan Newton, dau of Roger Newton (History of Windsor, Vol 2, p. 565. Family 4, Joseph Phelps, whose wife was Joan's sister.
    On her father's side Elizabeth was a great-grandaughter of John Drake, who was one of the Council of Plymouth, and a member of the Company established by King James in 1606, for settling New England.

    Elizabeth married Joseph Rockwell 23 Jan 1694, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Joseph (son of Samuel Rockwell and Mary Norton) was born 22 May 1670, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 26 Jun 1733, East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was buried , South Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. Joseph Rockwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Nov 1695, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 16 Oct 1746, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
    2. 26. Elizabeth Rockwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Dec 1698, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died Nov 1699, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
    3. 27. Benjamin Rockwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Oct 1700, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was christened 27 Oct 1700, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 4 Feb 1775.
    4. 28. James Rockwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Jun 1704, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 15 Oct 1776, , Litchfield, Connecticut, United States.
    5. 29. Job Rockwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Apr 1709, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 23 Aug 1751, East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
    6. 30. Elizabeth Rockwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jul 1713, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 24 Sep 1751, Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States.

  3. 22.  Josiah Drake Descendancy chart to this point (9.Job3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born Jan 1682, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 23 Jan 1682, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 8Q6C-4L


  4. 23.  Jeremiah Drake Descendancy chart to this point (9.Job3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born 11 Sep 1684, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 25 Nov 1746, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was buried , Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 8Q6B-HC

    Jeremiah married Hannah Burnham 9 Oct 1717, South Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Hannah was christened 2 Jan 1686, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 10 Oct 1764, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Gideon Drake  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Aug 1729, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 20 Aug 1771.

  5. 24.  Rebecca Drake Descendancy chart to this point (9.Job3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born 16 Jan 1690, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 29 Sep 1789, East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 8Q6C-5R

    Notes:

    She died unmarried.