Name: James W. DRAKE
found on which pages in book: 264-265
birth: January 26, 1831, near Louisville, Kentucky
parents: John and Elizabeth (DICKERSON) DRAKE
spouse(s): Married in 1861 to Mary A. McKENZIE, daughter of Joseph McKENZIE.
children: Elizabeth (wife of Frank BLISS), Minerva (wife of Nicholas BURTON), Viola (wife of John HARRIS), Dora (wife of George STRAWDERMAN), Nora (wife of Fred BAKER), Cora and Frank.
other information: Came to Allen County in 1858. Civil War veteran: 9th Kansas Cavalry, Company E.