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Maj James Drake

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Birth	:	14 Nov 1755 New Hampshire, USA
Death	:	26 Feb 1834 Pittsfield, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA
Burial	:	Floral Park Cemetery, Pittsfield, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3100014, -71.3225021
Plot	:	Section Drake / Column J / Lot 3
Description	:	A Soldier in the War of the Revolution **************** Major James Drake, it is stated, was of middle stature, well proportioned, of a fine figure, and possessed great physical strength and powers of endurance. A description of his person strongly resembles that which is given of England's famous admiral, Sir Francis Drake. This resemblance extended also to his mental and moral traits; for it is said he was a man of great force of character, possessing a strong will and much determination, which qualities, tempered by sound judgment, brought him into considerable prominence in the community in which his lot was cast.... Read More	A Soldier in the War of the Revolution **************** Major James Drake, it is stated, was of middle stature, well proportioned, of a fine figure, and possessed great physical strength and powers of endurance. A description of his person strongly resembles that which is given of England's famous admiral, Sir Francis Drake. This resemblance extended also to his mental and moral traits; for it is said he was a man of great force of character, possessing a strong will and much determination, which qualities, tempered by sound judgment, brought him into considerable prominence in the community in which his lot was cast. He was born November 14, 1755, either in Epping or Hampton, N.H. He came to Pittsfield when a young man and shortly before his marriage, being among its early settlers. Besides clearing a farm from the wilderness, he eventually became the owner of several other good farms, all of which he acquired by his industry and enterprise. The outbreak of the War of Independence so aroused his patriotism that, although but nineteen years of age, he abandoned his axe, and, shouldering a musket, joined a company then being organized, and shared its fortunes in the ensuing struggle. After his discharge from the Continental army he resumed his axe, and continued the work of clearing and improving his farm. He received his title of Major from his connection with the early State militia. Good service was rendered by him to Pittsfield in the capacity of its Representative in the State legislature. No man was more highly esteemed for his personal integrity. He died February 26, 1834. His wife, Hannah Ward Drake, who Hampton and was born October 31, 1763, reared twelve children, each of whom lived to be over sixty years old. She died December 17, 1848, aged eighty-five years. From Merrimack and Sullivan Counties, New Hampshire Biographies.

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Maj James Drake's memorial is located at: Floral Park Cemetery, Pittsfield, Merrimack County, USA.
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Maj James Drake death on 26 Feb 1834 in Pittsfield, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA
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Latitude: 43.3100014
Longitude: -71.3225021

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Hannah Ward Drake

(1763 - 1848)

Siblings

Mary “Mollie” Drake Prescott

(1757 - 1829)

David Drake

(1768 - 1837)

Children

Betsy D Drake Knowlton

(unknow - 1873)

(1783 - 1861)

(1785 - 1869)

(1787 - 1847)

(1791 - 1851)

Theodate D Drake Butters

(1795 - 1873)

Deacon Simon Drake

(1797 - 1872)

Col James Drake

(1805 - 1870)

Noah Ward Drake

(1809 - 1879)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Floral Park Cemetery
Pittsfield, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3100014, -71.3225021

2. Old Meeting House Cemetery
Pittsfield, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3038350, -71.3243040

3. Captain Samuel Brown Burial Place
Pittsfield, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3203069, -71.3199407

4. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Pittsfield, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3147011, -71.3356018

5. Berry Cemetery
Pittsfield, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2993700, -71.3074400

6. Drake-Eaton Family Cemetery
Pittsfield, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3201300, -71.3388200

7. Brock-Snell Family Cemetery
Pittsfield, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3088050, -71.2996330

8. Snell Family Cemetery
Pittsfield, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2888152, -71.3191923

9. Shaw Family Cemetery
Pittsfield, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3325272, -71.3265228

10. Hodgdon Cemetery
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3372600, -71.3197700

11. Norris Burial Ground
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3373100, -71.3156500

12. Hatevil Nutter Cemetery
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3233330, -71.2886110

13. Nutter Field Cemetery
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3235500, -71.2885700

14. Kaime Farm Cemetery
Chichester, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2947450, -71.3564880

15. James Family Cemetery
Pittsfield, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3070000, -71.3630000

16. Chesley - Collins Cemetery
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3331690, -71.2960980

17. Tilton-Watson Cemetery
Pittsfield, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3025390, -71.2813570

18. John Drew and Joseph Jackson Graves
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3183330, -71.2811110

19. Brown Cemetery
Chichester, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2973130, -71.3622380

20. Brown - James Family Cemetery
Pittsfield, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2777780, -71.3280560

21. Green Family Cemetery
Pittsfield, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3320960, -71.3555360

22. Sargent Family Cemetery
Pittsfield, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2775600, -71.3291600

23. Bunker Cemetery
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3280560, -71.2811110

24. Barnstead Parade Cemetery
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3358900, -71.2893900