The first Drakes in Northern Virginia were Richard Drake and Phillip Drake. Richard Drake arrived in the 1660s and Phillip in the 1670s. As is often the case, there are gaps in the records that make tracing their descendants difficult. It seems likely that persons who later bore the name Drake in Virginia were descendants of Richard, rather than Phillip.

Phillip¹ Drake was probably born about 1640 in England. He married Eleanor [-------] and died in 1699 in Virginia.

Phillip may have been related to Richard, but it is not likely that he was closely related, for he does not interact in the records with Richard.

Phillip Drake lived in the area known as Pamunkey Neck, in what was at one time New Kent County and later King and Queen County. Pamunkey Neck is that long finger of land running northwest to southeast between the Pamunkey--North Anna River and the Mattaponi River, ending at their confluence to form the York River. The area was known as St. Stephen's Parish, which originally covered northern New Kent, but was subsequently cut off to form King & Queen County (1691). St. John's Parish was created for Pamunkey Neck and King William County in 1701.

Phillip Drake appears in the records as follows:

22 April 1670 Phill. Drake was one of the headrights of George Chapman who patented 4150 acres in New Kent County in Pamunkey Neck for transportation of 83 persons. (Patent Book 6, p. 294; Chapman Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol 2, 1666-1695, p. 75)

15 September 1671 Phillip Drake witness the deed of Jonathan Hower of Mattapony in County of Northumberland to William Hill. (Deed and Will Abstracts of Northumberland County VA 1670-1672/ 1706-1711, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1994, p. 36-7; also in Northumbria Collectanea, 1645-1720, in Beverly Fleet, Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Vol 1, p. 523 where date is given as 15 November 1671)

18 October 1671 Whereas Martha Carr, servt. of Phil. Drake had had a bastard Childe in ye tyme of service, It is ordered yt. ye sd. Martha serve according to Act. Phil Drake bound to pay ye Fine.

(Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1666-1678, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1995 p. 48)

15 November 1671 Phil Drake & Elinr. Drake & Janet Johnson & James Claughton are bound "body for body" for appearance of Rich. Pembarton (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1666-1678, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1995 p. 52)

21 August 1672 Philip Drake mentioned in the records of the estate of John Winser (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1669-1673, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1998, p. 69)

17 December 1673 Hogs belonging to Philip Drake were killed. (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1669-1673, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1998, p. 95)

18 June 1674 Philip Drake appointed constable for Mattapony. (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1674-1677, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1998, p. 7, 13)

1674 Joseph Seems hired servant to Philip Drake to serve an extra 1/2 year. (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1674-1677, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1998, p. 11)

23 January 1674/5 Westmoreland County Phill. Drake authorize my loving freind Edwd. Franklynn my attorney to sue any person at the next court in the County of Westmoreland. Phill: (X) Drake

Wit: Tho. Tanner, Geo. Hatton Rec. 26 February 1674/5. (Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds, Patents, Etc., 1665-1677, Part Three, by John Frederick Dorman, Washington, 1974 p. 29)

18 August 1675 Mr. Thomas Wharton begin arrested to this Court at the suite of Philip Drake and Philip Drake not filing his declaration according to law, a nonsuite is granted Thomas Wharton against Philip Drake with costs and damages according to Act (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1674-1677, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1998, p. 34)

15 September 1675 Law suit William Warrilow vs. Philip Drake (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1674-1677, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1998, p.39)

7 June 1679 Phillip Drake listed with 2 tithables (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1677-1679, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1998, p. 78)

28 March 1680 Deed from Adam Booth to Phillip Drake, land in Mattaponi. (Northumbria Collectanea, 1645-1720, in Beverly Fleet, Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Vol 1, p. 523)

17 August 1681 Pembarton, assignee of Cox agt Phil. Drake, dismissed. (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1680-1683, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, p. 39)

17 October 1681 Edward Barnes and Mary his wife complain that Richd Cox detained from them a child of the sd Mary. Phil Drake and Francis Stanley swear that Mary demanded the child within 2 months after it's father's death but was refused. Cox is ordered to deliver the child to its mother and Barnes ordered to pay him 300 lb tobo for keeping it. (Northumbria Collectanea, 1645-1720, in Beverly Fleet, Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Vol 1, p. 638)

19 October 1681 Philip Drake oath and mentioned in case involving Edward Barnes, Mary, and Richard Cox. (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1680-1683, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, p. 43; also in Northumbria Collectanea, 1645-1720, in Beverly Fleet, Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Vol 1, p. 523)

19 July 1683 Philip Drake and Edward Woolridge against James Jones. (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1683-1686, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, p. 8)

- - - - Judgment to Thomas Hickman agt Philip Drake--attachment granted Philip Drake against the estate of Edward Watts. (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1683-1686, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, p. 56)

29 August 1694 Richmond County Virginia. Power of Attorney. Thos. Mallard of Northumberland County, planter, to "my good friend Sam'll Samford to accept a purchase of 100 land in Richmond County from Sam'll Griffin of Northumberland County. Signed Tho Mallard his mark. Wit: Jeffrey Adamson, Phill Drake. (Richmond County, Records, 1692-1704, in Beverly Fleet, Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Vol 1, p. 261)

29 August 1694 Phill. Drake witnessed the power of attorney of Tho: Mallard of Northumberland County to Samll. Samford to acknowledge a deed of sale of one hundred acres in Richmond County. (Deed Abstracts of Richmond County, Virginia, 1692-1695, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1991, p. 91)

3 March 1697 Phillip Drake (his mark) and Richd: Valandyham (his mark) witness the deed of Zachariah Nicholls of Richmond County to Raleigh Travers of Northumberland xxx land originally patented by Henry Corbin Esqr. in 1662. (Deed Abstracts of Richmond County, Virginia, 1695-1701, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1991, p. 41)

2 April 1697 Phillip Drake and Rawleigh Travers witness the deed of Zachariah Nicholls to Richard Vanlandyham. (Deed Abstracts of Richmond County, Virginia, 1695-1701, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1991, p. 42)

9 April 1699 Phillip Drake decd. Will dated 9 April 1699 leaves land to Philip Busle and Jane his wife. Will probated 21 June 1699. (Northumbria Collectanea, 1645-1720, in Beverly Fleet, Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Vol 1, p. 523)

Court 21 June 1699

Phillip Bussle Exor of Phill. Drake decd. proved by Richard fflynt and Thomas fflynt and Richard Booth. (Duvall, Lindsay O., Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Vol. 1 Northumberland County, Virginia 1678-1713 p. 19)

1703 Adam Booth was deceased by 1703. He sold land in Mattaponi to Phillip Drake on 28 March 1680. (Northumbria Collectanea, 1645-1720, in Beverly Fleet, Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Vol 1, p. 505)

15 September 1703 Phillip Bussle and Jane his wife of St. S. par planter sell David Straughan of same par, for 6000 lb tobo, 75 acres land bequeathed to them by will of Phillip Drake decd, dated 9 April 1699 and proved 21 June 1699. The land in Mattapony as shown by deed of Nathl Hickman to Edmond Elder. And another tract bought by sd Phillip Drake from Adam Booth decd by deed dated 28 March 1680 adj Tho Hickman's Swamp. Wit Richd Hews, Tho x Miller, James Kean. Re-rec 17 March 1716/7

(Northumbria Collectanea, 1645-1720, in Beverly Fleet, Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Vol 1, p. 505)

17 March 1714/15 Phillip Bussle fails to cure "a poor distempered man"

(Northumbria Collectanea, 1645-1720, in Beverly Fleet, Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Vol 1, p. 505)

20 March 1716/17 Jane, relict of Phillip Bussle swears he died without a will. Admr granted. (Northumbria Collectanea, 1645-1720, in Beverly Fleet, Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Vol 1, p. 505)

Presumed issue of Philip Drake and Eleanor [------]

i. Jane² Drake, married Dr. Phillip Bussle

1. Richard¹ Drake was born about 1630 in England, and died after 1685 in Virginia. He probably married Anne Woffendale. He may have been related to Philip Drake, but probably not closely.

Richard Drake came to Virginia prior to 1673 when he first appears in the records of Lancaster County (later). He may be the Richard _______ (page torn in the original) who was transported along with Mary Drake by Henry Corbyn in 1661/2, or he may be identical with the Richard Drake who was indentured to John Covill in 1674. In some of those records he was referred to as "Mr." implying a higher than usual social status. If this was the case, he might have been able to buy his way out of his indenture.

He seems to have been a merchant or businessman, rather than a farmer. Perhaps some of the relevant records are lost, but the records that have survived seem to record mostly business dealings. Richard Drake has not been found to appear as a patentee of land, suggesting any property he owned was acquired by purchase, perhaps within an existing community.

Richard Drake appears in the records as follows:

12 Mar 1661/2. Henry Corbyn for transportation of Richard ______, Mary Drake

(Duvall, Lancaster Co Ct. Orders, Vol. 2)

3 March 1672/3 Lidia Sherlock, wife of John Sherlock, Junr. of Rappahannock County regarding land sold by husband unto Richard Drake of County of Lancaster. Ct. 22 March 1672/3. (Deed Abstracts of Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, Part 1 of 1672-1676, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, Antient Press, 1989, p. 49)

12 February 1674 Richard Drake apprenticed in Bristol for transportation to Virginia for years to John Covill Esq. (Peter Wilson Coldham, Complete Book of Immigrants, 1661-1699, p. 220)

18 November 1675 Mr. Richard Drake vs. Mr. William Russell (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1674-1677, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1998, p. 42)

1 December 1675 Paid to Mr. Drake for ammunition (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1674-1677, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1998, p.47)

15 March1675/6 Richard Drake attr. of Mr. Richard Itterly against Henry Bradley (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1674-1677, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1998, p.63)

19 April 1676 Judgement granted to Mr. Richard Drake against ye estate of Mr. Robert Jones; also noted in a suit against Thomas Waddy (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1674-1677, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1998, p.66-7)

17 May 1676 Mr. Richard Drake against. Will. Flowers (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1674-1677, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1998, p.70)

21 February 1677/8 Richard Drake and Alex. Atkins agt. ye sherriffe Genis not appearing; also against Sherriffe Parker and Sherriffe Brewer; subsequently Thomas Brewer was cited. Whereas Mr. Azricam Parker was arrested to this Court at ye suite of Mr. Richard Drake and Mr. Alexander Atkins for the sume of two thousand and seaventy fower pounds of tobacco and caske and not appearing Judgment is granted Mr. Thomas Winter, Attorney of Mr. Richard Drake and Mr. Alexander Atkins for the sume against the Sherriffe according to Act. Whereas Mr. Thomas Brewer was arrested to this Court at ye suite of Mr. Richard Drake and Mr. Alexander Atkins for ye sume of fower thousand five hundred thirty and fower pounds of tobacco and caske and not appeareing, Judgment is granted Mr. Thomas Winter, Attorney of Richard Drake and Alexander Atkins against the Sherriffe for the sume according to Act. (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1677-1679, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1998, p.22, 23)

22 March 1676, Court 19 March 1677/8 Richard Drake vs. Hen. Bently (Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, VA 1677-1679, Antient Press, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1998, p. 31)

20 November 1678 Patent to Malaq. Peal for 845 acres in Westmoreland County adj. Robert Vaulx for transportation of 17 persons including Richd. Drake (P.B. 6, pp. 665; Chapman, Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 2, 1666-1695, p. 192)

3 Sept 1683 Richard Drake witnessed the deed of John Erwin of parish of Sittingborn and Co. of Rapppa. Ct. 24 Sept 1683.

(Deed Abstracts of (Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, 1682-1686, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, Antient Press, 1990,pp. 34-35)

26 May 1685 The inventory of the estate of John Erwin includes a bill of Richard Drake. Recorded 22 Sept 1685. (Will Abstracts of (Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia 1682-1687, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, Antient Press, 1990, pp. 61-62)

25 April 1701 Patent to James Terry for 418 acres in St. Johns Parish in Pamunkey neck [King and Queen County] was due to transportation of 9 persons including Richd. Drake (P.B. 9, pp. 356-357; Chapman, Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol. 2, p. 46-7.)

Marital information about Richard Drake is not conclusively proved, but his widow may have been the Ann Drake, who appeared in a few records as follows:

20 April 1684 An Drake was among the seven headrights claimed by Mr. Robert Read when he patented 350 acres of land in York and Warwick Counties. (P. B. 7, p. 353; Chapman, Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol. 2, 1666-1695, p. 274)

4 November 1703 Richmond County Attachment is granted to John Loyd Esqr., Admr. of Thomas Loyd deced., assignee of Anne Drake, against ye Estate of Ralph Bowker, Exr. of the Last Will and Testament of James Bowker deced, according to Declaration returnable &. (Order Book Abstracts of Richmond County, Virginia, 1702-1704, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1991, p. 81)

3 February 1703/4 Richmond County Court The action brought by john Loyd, admr. of Thomas Loyd, assignee of Anne Drake, against Ralph Booker, exr. of the Last Will and Testament of James Booker, deced is dismist, the Plt. not prosecuting.

(Richmond County Orders, 1702-1704, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1991, p. 86)

3 February 1703/4 Judgment upon Attachment is granteed to Thomas Richardson against John Furloe for Five hundred and fifty pounds of tobbo: attached in the hands of Anne Drake, and for Foure hundred and seven pounds of Tobbo: attached in the hands of Mr. George Payne in all one thousand and twenty pounds of tobbo: wch: this Court have ordered to be paid wth: cost of suits als Exo.

(Richmond County Orders, 1702-1704, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1991, p.87)

3 February 1703/4 Richmond County Court The action brought by Samll.Wroa against Anne Drake is dismist, ye plt. not prosecuting

(Richmond County Orders, 1702-1704, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1991, p. 90)

6 October 1708 Richmond County Ann Drake witnessed the deed of William Pilkington of Parish of Sittenburne in County of Richmond to Edward Stevens

(Deed Abstracts of Richmond County, Virginia, 1705-1708, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1991, p. 118)

8 June 1715 Richmond County Anne Drake and George Payne witnessed the deed of James Kitchen and Elizth Kitchen of Parish of Sittenburne to Wm Deacons and Sarrah his wife. (Deed Abstracts of Richmond County, Virginia, 1714-1715, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1993, p. 100)

8 June 1715 Richmond County Anne Drake and George Payne witness the deed of James Kitchen and Elizth his wife to Thos. Francis. (Deed Abstracts of Richmond County, Virginia, 1714-1715, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1993, pp. 100-101)

Anne Drake and William Woffendell witnessed the will of Henry Drake, 14 December 1722

(King George County Virginia Will Book A–1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p.13-14)

7 August 1730 Anne Drake witnessed the will of Christopher Pritchet. (King George County Virginia Will Book A–1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 60)

The appearance of Ann Drake in apparent business records, sometimes without the accompanying appearance of a Drake male, suggests she may have been a widow, carrying on the family business for a time. She serves as a link to Drakes who appear later, and helps provide evidence connecting all of them together, for some of the names connected with her appear later. Her maiden name was possibly Woffendale. Her possible brother or nephew William Woffendale died in 1746, naming a number of Drakes as legatees. An analysis of his estate records helps to sort out a number of the family:

Will of William Wofendale

To uncle Francis Wofendale; wife Tabitha Wofendale; son Jemmy Wofendale; To Richard Drake my gun now in his possession; To Thomas Clater; remainder interest of son Jemmy Wofendale to James Drake's two sons John and James Drake two negroes, to James Clater, son of Thomas and Sarah Clater one negro; remainder interest of wife to Richard Drake, Mary Sims, Sarah Clater, Margaret Dodd & Henry and Benjamin Drake, sons of Clap: Drake; 26 October 1746.

Court: 6 February 1746/7. (King George County Virginia Will Book A–1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 pp.142-3)

In obedience to an Order of Court dated 4th December 1747...We the subscribers have set apart the Widdows Dower and the Legacys in the will of William Wofendall, decd.,

The Widdows Dower Peter, Tom, Cockeye, Toney, & Kate

To John Drake Florah & Frank

To James Drake Young Sarah & Hannah

To Jane Wofendall Winney

To James Claytor Pegg

(Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1735-1752), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 94)

Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol 10, No.3, 1972, pp. 66-68

"Some Genealogical Observations" by Sanford King. Abstracted as follows:

In the delineation of further generations of the family, we shall have recourse to these documents.

There is no direct documentation of any children of Richard Drake and Anne Woffendale, but a number of related Drakes appear later in the records who could be placed as their descendants:

3. Henry² Drake (Richard¹) was born Abt. 1665, and died Bet. 1722 - 1723 in King George County. He married Mary [-------] Richardson, the widow of John Richardson, perhaps as his second wife. Henry seems to have been a mariner, which could mean that he was a merchant, trading in the rivers of Virginia, rather than sailing across the ocean. If he were a merchant, it would fit with the conclusion that he was a son of Richard.

Henry Drake appears in the records as follows:

Henry Drake, Mariner, sells to John Wythe of York County, all rights in a serving maid named Catherine R. Kinell. For 1900 pounds tobacco. Signed Henry Drake. Wit: John Sinclare, Magnus Brun. (no date but assigned by Wythe to William Mallory 4 March 1689/90). (Elizabeth City County, Virginia Deeds, Wills, Court Orders, Etc. 1634, 1659, 1688-1701, by Rosemary Corley Neal, Heritage Books, p. 22)

Henry Drake, master on ship entering York River, from 12 March--16 October 1703.

(Exact Duplicates of Lost Virginia Records by Louis des Cognets, Jr., p. 306)

6 March 1705/6 Richmond County Court Upon the petition of Henry Drake and Mary his wife, order for administration is granted them on all and singular estate of John Richardson, deced, they giving security for same according to law.

This day Anthony Carnaby and John Jones acknowledged themselves indebted ...for ten thousand pounds of tobbo. to be paid to the Justices in case of Henry Drake and Mary his wife....

(Richmond County Orders, 1705-1706, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1996, p. 10)

3 April 1706 Richmond County Court Upon the petition of Henry Drake and Mary his wife, late Widdow of John Richardson, late of this County, deced, for her Dower of two hundred acres of land belonging to the said John, ordered that Thomas Richardson be summoned by the Sherriff to appeare att next Court to shew cause if any he can why he allo not to Henry Drake and Mary his Wife in right of the said Mary her Dower of the land aforesd. wch: doth of right to her belong and lawfully appertaine

(Richmond County Orders, 1705-1706, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1996, p. 19)

4 July 1706 Richmond County Court

The petition of Henry Drake and Mary his wife agt. Thomas Richardson for Dower of

two hundred acres of land is continued till next court

(Richmond County Orders, 1705-1706, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1996, p. 41)

4 July 1706 Richmond County Court

Especiall Imparlance is granted in the suite betweene John Mason Plt and Henry Drake and Mary his wife, Admrx. of John Richardson, deced., till next court

(Richmond County Orders, 1705-1706, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1996, p. 47]

4 July 1706 Richmond County Court

The action brought by John Worden against Henry Drake and Mary his Wife, Admrx. of John Richardson, deced., is dismist the Plt. not prosecuting

(Richmond County Orders, 1705-1706, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1996, p. 48)

4 July 1706 Richmond County Court

This day Henry Drake confest Judgment to Capt. Nicholas Smith for foure hundred seventy pounds of tobbo. wch: is ordered to be paid with costs of suite als exo

(Richmond County Orders, 1705-1706, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1996, p. 49)

7 August 1706 Richmond County Court

Upon the petition of Henry Drake and Mary his wife, late widdo. of John Richardson, deced., for Dower of two hundred acres of land belonging to John Richardson, one third part of the two hundred acres of land being claymed by Elizabeth Richardson, Mother of said John, deced., as her Dower. It is therefore ordered that the sherriff of this County of his Deputy do put Henry Drake and Mary his Wife into the quiett possesion of her Dower or one third part of two thirds of the aforesd. two hundred acres of land and that the Defendt. pay costs

(Richmond County Orders, 1705-1706, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1996, p. 53)

2 October 1706 Richmond County Court

Judgment is granted to Henry John Newinburgh against Henry Drake and Mary his wife, Admrx., of John Richardson, for five hundred fourty six pounds of tobbo. due upon ballance of a Bill, which is ordered to be paid with costs als exo

(Richmond County Orders, 1705-1706, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1996, p. 58)

7 November 1706 Richmond County Court

The action brought by Roger Richardson against John [sic] Drake and Mary his wife, Admrx. of John Richardson, deced., is dismist, ye Plt. not prosecuting

(Richmond County Orders, 1705-1706, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1996, p. 68)

January 1706/7 Richmond County Court

Judgment is granted to John Worden against Henry Drake and Mary his Wife, Admrx. of John Richardson for foure hundred ninety pounds of tobbo. due by Account proved by Oath of Plt., wch: is ordered to be paid with costs als exo

(Richmond County Orders, 1705-1706, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1996, p. 92)

1713 Richmond County The attachment obtained by Thomas Richardson from Nicholas Smith, Gent., one of her Majesty's Justices of the Peace for this County against the estate of William Martin is continued till next Court, and it is ordered that the Sheriff sumon Thomas Brock, James Treaty, Roger Richardson, James Scott, Thomas Osborne, Joseph Wing, William Roberts, Henry Drake, Francis Jett and Cornelius Edmonds to appear at the next Court and render an account upon oath of how much they have in their hands of the Estate of William Martin

(Richmond County, Virginia Orders, 1713-1714, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p. 21)

3 September 1713 Richmond County Court Judgment upon attachment is granted to Thomas Richardson against the Estate of William Martin for one thousand three hundred fourteen and one half pounds of tobacco in the hands of severall p:sons hereafter named, vizt., in the hands of James Treaty three hundred fifty pounds of tobacco; in the hands of Roger Richardson twenty five pounds of tobacco, in the hands of James Scott twenty four pounds of tobacco; in the hands of Joseph Wing two hundred sixty three and one half pounds of tobacco; in the hands of William Roberts, one hundred forty pounds of tobacco, in the hands of Henry Drake fifty and one half pounds of tobacco, in the hands of [Francis Jett sixty pounds of tobacco]

(Richmond County, Virginia Orders, 1713-1714, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p. 21-2)

5 November 1713 Richmond County Henry Drake his action of Case against Joseph Minton for two thousand pounds of tobacco due by Account, is dismist, Plt., not prosecuting (Richmond County, Virginia Orders, 1713-1714, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p. 35)

5 November 1713 Richmond County Henry Drake came into Court and confessed Judgment to Thomas Paise for six hundred pounds of tobacco wch: is ordered to be paid with costs als exo

(Richmond County, Virginia Orders, 1713-1714, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p. 41)

7 April 1714 Richmond County Henry Drake his action of Case against Joseph Minton is dismist, Plt. not prosecuting. (Richmond County, Virginia Orders, 1713-1714, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p. 52

1717 Richmond County Henry Drake his action of Debt against Robert Harrison is dismist, the Plt. not prosecuting. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1717-1718, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p. 22)

Will of Henry Drake. In the name of God Amen, I Henry Drake of the County of King George and parish of Sittenbourne being sick and weak in body but in perfect mind and memory do make this y last will and Testament Revoking all others before made. Imprimis: My will is that my loveing wife shall be full and whole Executrix and all my personall estate I give to my Loveing Wife. Item: I desire that all my sons shall stay with my loveing wife till they be at the age of twenty one except my loveing wife marry or else die then I leave them at the age of sixteen for themselves. Item: My will is that my Estate shall not be brought into Appraisement. Henry (H) Drake

14 December 1722

Wit: William Woffendell

Anne Drake

Court: 5 April 1723

(King George County Virginia Will Book A-1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p.11, 13-14)

Henry Drake of county of King George and the parish of Sittenbourne made his will 14th December 1722. Presented into court 5th April 1723 by Mary Drake his widow and Executrix and admitted to record.

(Will Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1752-1780), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1986 p. 40)

Estate of Henry Drake, died testate 1723; 5 April 1723. The will of Henry Drake, deceased, was presented in court by Mary Drake, his widow and executrix, and admitted to record in the usual manner, however no bond of the said executrix and/or inventory of his estate has been found.

(King George County Virginia Will Book A–1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978, p. 229)

Unfortunately, Henry Drake did not name his children in this will, only stating "all my sons," implying that there were several and that they were younger than age 16. From the available records, as well as an analysis of the Woffendale estate, the following list can be constructed.

Probable children of Henry Drake and Mary Richardson are:

4. John² Drake (Richard¹) was born about 1670, and died before 1743. He probably married Anne [------]. She died 1743.

John Drake appears in the records as follows:

A certain John Drake was claimed as a headright for transport to Virginia, 1691 at the expense of Gilbert Elam, Sr., Gilbert Elam, Jr. and Edward Ward for a grant of 2,015 acres in Varina Parish, Henrico, County, Va. John Drake's name appears just prior to three negroes: Danl, Bess, and Turoney. (Chapman, Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol. 2, p. 361)

There is another patent in 1692 to Robert Beverly of Gloucester County for the importation of Jno Drake, Danl, Bess and Tony, negroes. (Chapman, Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol. 2, p. 377)

5 April 1710 Richmond County Court

The action of Debt brought by James Story, Assignee of Mark Anderson, against John Drake is dismist, Plt. not prosecuting

(Virgnia County Court Records, Richmond County Orders, 1709-1710, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p. 46)

1713 Mary Crafford according to Order this day appeared to answer the Presentment of the Grandjury against her for having a bastard Child, and she informing the Court her Child is dead; Whereupon the Queen's Attorney moved that she might pay her fine or undergoe the punishment the Law inflicts in such cases. John Drake in open court confest Judgment unto the Churchwardens of Sittenborne Pish: for the use of said Pish: for give hundred pounds of tobacco/being the aforesaid Mary Crafford's fine / and orderd that he pay the same als exo

(Virginia County Court Records, Richmond County Orders, 1711-1713, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p. 76)

February 1716 Richmond County The action of Debt between John Drake, Plt. and George Paine, Deft, for ten bushells of Indian Corne due by Bill, the Deft. being called and not appearing, the Judgment of last October Court is therefore confirmed against William Grant, Security for Deft., and it is ordered that William Grant pay the ten bushells of Indian Corne unto Plt., with costs als exo. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1716-1717, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p. 35)

4 October 1716 Richmond County In an action of Debt between John Drake, Plt., and George Paine, deft. for ten bushells of Indian Corne due by Bill, the Deft. being called and not appearing, on motion of Plt., Judgment is granted him against William Grant, returned security for the Deft. for the aforesaid sum and costs unless the Deft. appears at next Court and answers the said action. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1716-1717, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p. 15)

4 October 1716 Richmond County John Drake his action of Debt against Robert [------]. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1716-1717, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p. 20)

2 April 1718 Richmond County John Drake his action of Case against William Deacons for five hundred pounds of tobacco due by bill is dismist, the Plt. not prosecuting. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1717-1718, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p. 58)

1718 Richmond County John Drake his action of Debt against William Deekins for five hundred sixty pounds of merchantable tobacco due by Bill is dismist, the Plt. not prosecuting. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1717-1718, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p. 104)

6 November 1730 John Drake witnessed the deed of Elizabeth Kitchen, widow of Sittenbourn Parish, to Margaret Tutt, land adj. Claytors Swamp. (Land Records of King George County Virginia 1721-1743, Sue Ann Damron, Willow Bend Books, 1999, p. 105)

6 November 1730 John Drake witnessed the deed of Elizabeth Kitchen widow of Parish of Sittenbourn county of King George to Margaret Jett of same, adj. Claytors Swamp. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1721-1735), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1986, p. 100)

30 June 1735 John Drake witnessed the deed of Charles Deane of Hanover Parish to William Deane. (Land Records of King George County Virginia 1721-1743, Sue Ann Damron, Willow Bend Books, 1999, p. 157)

2 July 1735 John Drake witnessed the deed of Charles Dean of Hanover Parish to William Dean. (Land Records of King George County Virginia 1721-1743, Sue Ann Damron, Willow Bend Books, 1999, p. 157)

2 July/30 June 1735 James Drake (? sic) witnessed the deed of Charles Dean of King George County to William Dean brother of Charles. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1721-1735), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1986, p. 143)

1 April 1736 The deed of Samuel Prim of King George and Martin Francis to George Fishpool for land noted as adjacent to land of John Drake and William Doakins. (Land Records of King George County Virginia 1721-1743, Sue Ann Damron, Willow Bend Books, 1999, p. 162)

1 April 1736 The deed between Samuel Prim of King George County and Elizabeth his wife and Martin Ffrancis and George Fishpool mentions land adjacent John Drake, William Deakins, and William Tate.

(Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1735-1752), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 3)

2 June 1737 The deed of Eliner Whitredg of Hanover Parish to Thomas Highlander for land noted to be adjacent John Drake. Witnesses include William Deakins. (Land Records of King George County Virginia 1721-1743, Sue Ann Damron, Willow Bend Books, 1999, p. 174)

2 September 1737 John Drake and John Quisenbury witnessed the deed of William Remy of Hanover Parish to John Dodd for land adjacent John Quisenberry. (Land Records of King George County Virginia 1721-1743, Sue Ann Damron, Willow Bend Books, 1999, p. 177)

2 September 1737 The deed between William Remy of King George County, Hanover Parish, and Barbary his wife and John Dodd mentions land called Wolvepitt Neck adjacent John Quisenbury and was witnessed by John Drake, Edmd: Barker, and John Quisenbury. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1735-1752), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 15)

28 August 1738 The deed of George Fishpool of Hanover Parish to Phillip Pead for land noted as adjacent to John Drake, Gyles Carter, William Deacons, Thomas Claytor. (Land Records of King George County Virginia 1721-1743, Sue Ann Damron, Willow Bend Books, 1999, p. 187)

29 August 1738 The deed between George Fishpool of County of King George, Hanover Parish and Philip Pead mentions land adjacent John Drake, William Deacons, Thomas Claytor Senr. and Junr. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1735-1752), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 22)

6 April 1739 Jno Drake appr. estate of Robt Wilson. (Will Abstracts of King George County,Virginia (1752-1780), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1986 p. 33)

There is no marital information for this John Drake, but it is possible that the Anne Drake who made her will in 1743 was his widow. This Anne could not be the earlier Ann identified as the wife of Richard Drake, b. c. 1630. No other potential Drake husband has been identified who died before 1743.

The record of her will follows:

Anne Drake, wid; will; 3 Oct 1743, 4 Feb 1744/45 s-i-l Thomas James; dau. [Hester]; daus. child now called Jemima James; mulatto boy William Deacons; Clapon Drake; godson Thomas Claytor; ex: dau; wits: Gabriel Johnson, Anne Fletcher. Inventory 4 Mar 1744/45

(Wills of Richmond County, Virginia, 1699-1800, Robert K. Headley, Jr., Baltimore, Genealogical Publishing Co, 1983, p. 88)

By hypothesis, the children of John Drake and Anne are:

6. Clapham³ Drake (Henry², Richard¹) was born Abt. 1704 and died 1747.

Notes for Clapham Drake:

25 January 1738 Clapham Drake wittnessed the deed of William Remy of Hanover Parish to Henry Drake of same. Ct. 2 February 1738. (Land Records of King George County Virginia 1721-1743, Sue Ann Damron, Willow Bend Books, 1999, p. 190. Also in Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1735-1752), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 25)

6 May 1743 Clapham Drake, along with John Quisenbury, witnessed the will of William Carter. The testator calls Richard Drake his "son." (King George County, VA Will Book A1 1721-1752, pp. 121-2)

6 May1743 Clapham Drake witnessed the will of William Carter. (King George County Virginia Will Book A-1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 122)

Clapon Drake mentioned in the will of Anne Drake, widow, will; 3 Oct 1743, 4 Feb 1744/45 Inventory 4 Mar 1744/45 (Wills of Richmond County, Virginia, 1699-1800, Robert K. Headley, Jr., Baltimore, Genealogical Publishing Co, 1983, p. 88)

25 March 1745 Westmoreland County Clapham Drake witnessed the deed of John Tayloe of Parish of Lunenberg in Co of Richmond to William Goaring of Westmoreland (Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Wills 1745-1747, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p. 6-7)

Will of William Wofendale

To uncle Francis Wofendale; wife Tabitha Wofendale; son Jemmy Wofendale; To Richard Drake my gun now in his possession; To Thomas Clater; remainder interest of son Jemmy Wofendale to James Drake's two sons John and James Drake two negroes, to James Clater, son of Thomas and Sarah Clater one negro; remainder interest of wife to Richard Drake, Mary Sims, Sarah Clater, Margaret Dodd & Henry and Benjamin Drake, sons of Clap: Drake; 26 October 1746.

Court: 6 February 1746/7 (King George County Virginia Will Book A–1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 pp.142-3)

Estate of Clapham Drake, died intestate 1747, 3 April 1747; administration of the estate of Clapham Drake deceased, is granted to Henry Drake who gave bond in the sum of L100 Current Money on the same day with Clapham Richardson, his security. 1 May 1747. The inventory and appraisement of the estate of Clapham Drake, deceased, was returned to court and admitted to record. [pages now missing from Inventory book] (King George County Virginia Will Book A–1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 229)

The two sons of Clapham Drake were among the residual legatees of William Woffendale. The estate papers of Woffendale, which have already been presented, note that the surviving heirs were James Drake, Richard Drake's son, and Elizabeth Easton, the heirs of Henry; and Benjamin Drake.

Children of Clapham Drake are:

7. Henry³ Drake (Henry², Richard¹) was born Abt. 1706, and died 1760. He married Anne Unknown. She died Aft. 1761.

Notes for Henry Drake:

1734 The account of the estate of William Grant mentions money paid Henry Drake for Plank, and to James Drake's account, to Francis Drake by account. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1735-1752), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 23)

5 March 1735 Inv. of William Hudson mentions Henry Drake. (Will Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1752-1780), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1986 p. 29)

1737 Richmond County The Suit in Chancery between Henry Drake Complainant and Thomas Wright Belfield, Gent., Respondent, is continued till next Court. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1737-1738, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 2000, p. 24)

3 October 1737 Richmond County The suit in Chancery between Henry Drake Complainant and Thomas Wright Belfield, Gent., Respondent, is continued till next Court. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1737-1738, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 2000, p. 33)

25 January 1738 Deed of William Remy of Hanover Parish to Henry Drake of same. 3000 pounds tobacco and 12 pounds 10 shillings current money for two tracts, one 50 a. bounded by William Carter's orchard, John Dodd's spring branch, and Joseph Carpenter. one 100 a tract being that land that William Sarjant left to his Godson William Witteredge and bounded by the line of William Carter's near Mattox Park, Brown's, Roe's, John Chin's and Thomas Randolf's. Signed William Remy. Wit: John Beddo, William Clator, Clapham Drake, Barbary Remy, wife of William Remy relinguish dower. Ct. 2 February 1738. (Land Records of King George County Virginia 1721-1743, Sue Ann Damron, Willow Bend Books, 1999, p. 190)

25 January 1738 Indenture between William Remy parish of Hanover, King George County, Planter to Henry Drake of same, for 3000 pounds of Tobacco and twelve pounds ten shillings current money sold two parcels of land, one containing 50 acres, the other 100 acres in Hanover Parish...50 acres bounded as followeth...stake by William Carter's orchard...to John Dodd's Spring Branch...line of Joseph Carpenter's... other trace of 100 acres being the land William Sarjant left his God Son William Witteredge & bounded ... line of William Carter's near Mattox Path... line of Brown's ....line of Original Roe's... line of John Chinn's...line of Thomas Randolph's....

Wit: John Beddo, William Claytor, Clapham Drake

Signed William Remy

Court 2 February 1738

(Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1735-1752), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 25)

8 February 1737/8 Richmond County The suit in Chancery between Henry Drake Complainant and Thomas Wright Belfield, Respondent, is continued till next Court. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1737-1738, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 2000, p. 50)

6 March 1737/8 Richmond County The suit in Chancery between Henry Drake Complainant and Thomas Wright Belfield, Respondent, is continued till next Court at the Complainant's costs. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1737-1738, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 2000, p. 54)

28 July 1738 The settlement of the estate of Willm. Grant Junr., deceased notes money paid to Elliner Carter, Humphry Qyisenbury, William Remy, Henry Drake, James Drake among others. (Land Records of King George County Virginia 1721-1743, Sue Ann Damron, Willow Bend Books, 1999, p. 188)

1738 Richmond County The suit in Chancery between Henry Drake Complainant, and Thomas Wright Belfield, Gent. Respondent, concerning a Debt of two pounds, nine shillings and eight pence due to the Complainant from one Hugh Crawford, Mariner, the Respondent this day appearing and acknowledging that he had effects in his hands belonging to the said Crawford which would satisfy the said Debt and costs, whereupon on the motion of the Complainant [he making Oath that the aforesaid Debt was justly due] it is therefore ordered and decreed that the [respondent pay unto the Complainant out of the estate of the said Crawford the aforesaid sum. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1737-1738, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 2000, p. 70)

1738/9 Richmond County [In the case] between Henry Drake, Plt. and William Mallary, deft., the Deft. being called and not appearing on the motion of the Plt. Judgment is granted him against the said Deft. and Moore Fantleroy and William Bertrand, his Securitys, for the aforesaid sum and costs unless the Deft. appears at next Court and answers the said action. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1738-1740, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 2000, p. 18)

1739 Richmond County In an action of Tresspass damage twelve pounds current money between Henry Drake, Plt., and William Mallary, Deft. Alvin Mountjoy this day in open Court entered himself Special Bail for the said Deft. and thereupon by his Attorney the said Deft. pleaded not guilty and the Plt. joyned the issue thereupon the suit is continued till next Court for tryal. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1738-1740, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 2000, p. 26)

8 May 1739 Richmond County Henry Drake his action of Tresspass against William Mallory is continued till next Court. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1738-1740, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 2000, p. 36)

5 June 1739 Richmond County Henry Drake his action of Tresspass against William Mallary is continued till next Court. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1738-1740, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 2000, p. 44)

5 June 1739 Richmond County Upon the motion of Henry Drake it is ordered that a Dedimus issue directed to William Fairfax, Esqr. and Thomas Vivion, Gent., two of the Majestrates of King George County, to take the Deposition of Elizabeth Yeats on behalf of the said Drake in a suit depending in this Court between the said Drake Plt. and William Mallory, Deft. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1738-1740, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 2000, p. 47)

2 October 1739 Richmond County In an action of Tresspass between Henry Drake, Plt. and William Mallory, Deft. for that the said Deft. with force and arms the close of him the said Plt. did break and enter and three thousand barrel staves of the property of the Plt. of the value of six pounds did take and carry away and other enormities to him the said Plt. did offer & as is sett forth in the Declaration, & To which the Deft. last Aprill Court pleaded not guilty, whereupon a Jury was this day impannelled and sworn to try the matter in issue by name xxxx "We of the Jury find for the Defendant, Thomas Plummer, Foreman"

(Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1738-1740, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 2000, p. 65)

2 October 1739. John Yeats of King George County haveing been summoned an Evidence for Henry Drake, Plt. against William Mallory, Deft. and makeing Oath that he has attended tenn days on the said suit, it is ordered that the said Henry Drake pay him six hundred and tenn pounds of tobacco for the said tenn days attendance and for comeing twenty miles six times and going twenty miles six times with costs als Exon. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1738-1740, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 2000, p. 65-6)

2 October 1739 Richmond County Henry Drake is also ordered to pay the costs of Elizabeth Yeats of King George County and George Kersey, Junr. of King George County. William Mallory is ordered to pay the costs of William Bertrand of Lancaster County and David Tiffindale. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1738-1740, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 2000, p. 66)

6 November 1740 Henry Drake of King George County mentioned in the estate of John Stewart decd (Richmond County Account Book, Part 1, pp 172-173 in Account Book Abstracts of Richmond County, Virginia 1724-1751, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1989, p. 72)

1741/2 Henry Drake sec. in estate of George Keesey

(King George County Virginia Will Book A-1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 250)

1741/2 Henry Drake sec. in admin. of Moses Manning

(King George County Virginia Will Book A-1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 253)

1741/2 Henry Drake in estate of Thomas Minton

(King George County Virginia Will Book A-1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 254)

7 May 1742 Henry Drake sec for administration of Thomas Ammon

(King George County Virginia Will Book A-1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 213)

30 Sept 1742 Henry Drake witnessed the deed of lease of George and Daniel Underwood of county of Orange and John Fox of the county of King George to John Triplett of King George. Also a deed of release 1 October 1742. (Land Records of King George County Virginia 1721-1743, Sue Ann Damron, Willow Bend Books, 1999, p. 216)

1 October 1742 Henry Drake witnessed the deed of George and Daniel Underwood

(Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1735-1752), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 pp. 45-6)

26 November 1743 Henry Drake witnessed the deed of Maximillian Robinson and Harry Turner trustees for Leeds Town in King George County to Thomas Turner of same. (Land Records of King George County Virginia 1721-1743, Sue Ann Damron, Willow Bend Books, 1999, p. 231)

26 November 1743 Henry Drake witnessed the deed of Max. Robinson, Harry Turner, Gent., directors and trustees for Leeds Town in King George County to Thomas Turner. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1735-1752), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 57)

Estate of William Carter; died testate 7 October 1743; Richard Drake executor of the estate; Henry Drake, security. Inventory recorded 6 July 1744. (King George County Virginia Will Book A–1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 224)

14 October 1747 The land of Henry Drake is mentioned as being adjacent to the land sold by William Harding and Sarah his wife of County of Northumberland to Thomas Vivion of County of King George. Notation is made that Henry Drake has a lease dated 19 November 1733 for 20 years. Witnesses include Christo. Quisenbury, Harry Turner, Clapham Richardson, and Tho: Jett. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1735-1752), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 93)

6 November 1747 Henry Drake in bond with Ann Manning, widow of Moses Manning. (King George County Virginia Will Book A-1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 150)

Henry Drake witnessed the 25 March 1748 deed of George Ball and Ann his wife of County Northumberland to Thomas Vivion. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1735-1752), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 95)

5 January 1749 Henry Drake exec. of Stephen Bowen

(King George County Virginia Will Book A–1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 174)

5 January 1749/50 Henry Drake exec. of Stephen Bowen. (King George County Virginia Will Book A-1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 219)

Will of John Dodd. Mentions son Quesenbury Dodd. Mentions granddaughter Jane Drake and grandson Clapham Drake. 31 May 1750. Exec. Henry Drake and Christopher Collins. (King George County Virginia Will Book A-1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 191-192)

2 May 1751 Indenture between John Minton and Mary his wife John Mushett & Martha his wife of parish of Hannover King George County of one part and Henry Drake of same of other part...by deeds of lease and release...for sum of 50 pounds good and lawfull money of Virginia sold 173 acres beginning...red oak near to Main Road that goes to Leeds Town...land of John Tiller...Main Branch of William Monroe's Mill Dam....

Wit: Peter Mickle, Thomas Dunton, William x Taylor

Court 3 May 1751

(Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1735-1752), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 117)

Estate of James Drake, died intestate 1752; 7 May 1752. Administration on the estate of James Drake, deceased, is granted to Henry Drake and on the same day he gave bond in the sum of L 300 Current Money as his administrator with George Davenport, his security. (King George County Virginia Will Book A-1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 220)

1 August 1753 The deed between John Henshaw of parish of Saint Ann in county Essex and Joseph Strother Junr. of parish Hanover county King George notes land adjacent Major Harry Turner, Henry Drake, and David Pannell. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1753-1773), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 4)

31 July 1754 The deed between Francis Strother and Ann his wife of parish Brunswick in county of King George and Samuel Kendall was witnessed by Henry Drake. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1753-1773), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 12)

12 June 1755 Henry Drake and Thomas Drake witnessed the deed from Eleanor Mothershead to Richard Drake

(Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Wills 1754-1756, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p.76-77)

25 June 1755 The deed between George White of parish of Hanover county of King George and William Jett was witnessed by Henry Drake. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1753-1773), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 17)

2 October 1755 The land of Henry Drake is mentioned as adjacent to the land sold by Francis Triplett and Mildred his wife of parish Hanover King George County to John Dishman. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1753-1773), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987, p. 18)

12 December 1758. The deed between John Tiller and Margaret his wife of Parish Hanover in county King George and David Pannell mentions that the land is adjacent to Henry Drake. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1753-1773), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 46)

Will of Henry Drake. I Henry Drake of King George County...give to my son Francis the Plantation called Percoson Plantation...the plantation whereon my son Francis now lives to my son Thomas Drake; plantation whereon Henry Howell now lives to my daughter Sarah Drake; plantation whereon John Kitchen now lives to my daughter Penelope Bowin; plantation in Richmond County to my daughter Hannah; to my wife Anne Drake the lotts of land and houses in Leeds Town that I bought of Mr. Brockenborough...after her decease to my daughter Fanny: lots of land adjoyning to the Warehouses to my son Francis: the lotts, houses etc., in Leeds Town that I bought of the Executors of Mr. Talbott to my son Thomas Drake; to my loving wife one sixth part of the Remainder of my Estate... after her death to my daughter Fanny; remainder of my estate to be equally divided between my sons Francis, Thomas my daughters Penelope, Sarah, and Hannah...I appoint my sons Francis Drake and Thomas Drake together with Thos. Jett Exrs. ... this 10th day of January 1760. Presence of William Richardson, Walter Anderson, Chas. Deane, Wm. Mair.

Signed Henry Drake

Court 6 March 1760

(Will Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1752-1780), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1986 p. 66-7)

25 February 1761 Indenture between Austin Brockenbrough of county Richmond and Fanny Drake, daughter and Devisee of Henry Drake late of King George...Whereas said Henry Drake in his life time agreed with Austin Brockenbrough for the purchase of four lots in Leeds Town in county King George numbered 30, 31, 52 & 64 whereon Mrs. Mary Fishpool formerly lived... paying 50 pounds current money...Austin Brockenbrough agreed to execute Instrument of Conveyance...and whereas Henry Drake continued so possessed until the time of his death which happened sometime in 1760 having made his will... wherein he devised said lots to his wife Anne Drake for and during her natural life and after her decease to his daughter Fanny... Now this indenture witnesseth that Austin Brockenbrough in pursuance of his Agreement with Henry Drake...for sum of 50 pounds... sold said lots to the said Anne Drake widow and relict of Henry Drake during her natural life and after her decease to said Fanny Drake...

Signed Austin Brockenbrough. Witnessed: Wm. Brockenbrough, Thomas Hodge, Thos. Jett, Will Pynsent Wadman. Court: 2 April 1761. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1753-1773), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 52)

28 July 1766 The deed between John Short and Winnefred his wife of King George County and David Pannill notes land adjacent to Henry Drake, deced. Witnesses include Thomas Drake, William Drake, and Richard x Drake. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1753-1773), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 79)

Children of Henry Drake and Anne [Unknown] are:

8. Richard³ Drake (Henry², Richard¹) was born Abt. 1710, and died 1780. He probably married Frances Carter.

Richard Drake appears in the records as follows:

11 October 1738 Richmond County The Claim of William Hunt of this County for taking up three runaway Servant men [viz.] one named William Cruidson belonging to Peter Jett of King George County, one Samuel Jones belonging to James Drake, the other George Jones belonging to Richard Drake both of the County of King George was this day sworn to in open court by the said Hunt and ordered to be certifyed. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1738-1740, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 2000, p. 1)

6 May 1743 Will of William Carter. To my wife Eleanor Carter...and after her decease to my son Richard Drake and his heirs forever. To my son Richard Drake the plantation whereon I now dwell. Sons Daniel Carter, Giles Carter. Mentions land adj. John Quisenbury. Five daughters, Margaret Carter, Barbary Remy, Ann Claytor, Eleanor Carter, and Martha Carter. Richard Drake sole executor. Wit John Quisenbury and Clapham Drake

(King George County, VA Will Book A-1 1721-1752, pp. 121-2)

6 May 1743 Richard Drake exec. of William Carter

(King George County Virginia Will Book A-1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 121, 122)

6 May 1743 Richard Drake exec. of William Carter. Presented 2 December 1743

(Will Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1752-1780), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1986 p. 39)

Estate of William Carter; died testate 7 October 1743; Richard Drake executor of the estate; Henry Drake, security. Inventory recorded 6 July 1744. (King George County Virginia Will Book A-1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 224)

Will of William Wofendale

To uncle Francis Wofendale; wife Tabitha Wofendale; son Jemmy Wofendale; To Richard Drake my gun now in his possession; To Thomas Clater; remainder interest of son Jemmy Wofendale to James Drake's two sons John and James Drake two negroes, to James Clater, son of Thomas and Sarah Clater one negro; remainder interest of wife to Richard Drake, Mary Sims, Sarah Clater, Margaret Dodd & Henry and Benjamin Drake, sons of Clap: Drake; 26 October 1746.

Court: 6 February 1746/7. (King George County Virginia Will Book A–1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 pp.142-3)

10 January 1751/2 Richard Drake on voter rolls

(King George County Virginia Will Book A-1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 288b)

To all People to whom this present Writing shall come, I Eleanor Mothershead of Parish of Washington and County of Westmoreland send Greeting. Know ye that I Eleanor Mothershead in consideration of sum of twelve pounds current money of Virginia and five hundred pounds of tobacco already to me in hand paid by my well beloved friend, Richard Drake of the parish of Hanover in County of King George, and the payment of five hundred pounds of tobacco on the twenty fifth day of December which shall be in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty seven and every year thereafter on the twenty fifth of December during my natural life and for other good causes and valuable considerations me thereunto moving hath and by these presents do grant and confirm unto Richard Drake all that parcel of land scituate in the Parish of Washington and Countyof Westmoreland containing fifty acres, together with three negroes, to wit Sam, Bess, and Moll, the same being my dower and thirds of the lands and slaves whereof my late husband, Christopher Mothershead died seized and possessed; to have and to hold the parcel of land and all the appurtenances thereunto belonging together with the three slaves to Richard Drake during my natural life and Eleanor Mothershead doth covenant and agree with Richard Drake that all the lands and premiseswith their appurtenances together with the three negroes unto Richard Drake against the claim of Eleanor Mothershead and every other person during her natural life shall warrant and defend by these presents; and further know ye that I Eleanor Mothershead have put Richard Drake in peaceable and quiet possession of the land together with the three negroes; in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 12th day of June Anno Domini 1755. Sealed and delivered in presence of

Thos: Jett Eleanor (x) Mothershead

Henry Drake

Thos: Drake

Received of Richard Drake the within mentioned sum of twelve pounds current money of Virginia and five hundred pounds of tobacco; witness my hand this 12th day of June 1755.

Court 24 June 1755

(Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Wills 1754-1756, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p.76-77)

28 June 1766 The deed between David Pannll of county King George and John Short of same notes land adjacent Thomas Drake. Witnesses include Thos. Drake, William Drake, Richard x Drake. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1753-1773), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 76)

28 July 1766 The deed between John Short and Winnefred his wife of King George County and David Pannill notes land adjacent to Henry Drake, deced. Witnesses include Thomas Drake, William Drake, and Richard x Drake. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1753-1773), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 79)

4 August 1766 The deed between John Short and Winnefred his wife of parish of Hanover county of King George and Alexander Thom Taylor of parish and county afsd. notes land adjacent Thomas Drake. Witnesses include Thomas Drake, William Drake, and Richard x Drake. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1753-1773), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 78)

7 August 1769 Processioners, including Henry Drake, state that if Moore Fauntleroy should build a mill it will cause damage by overflowing to the land of Richard Drake

(Richmond County Account Book, Part II, pp 552 in Account Book Abstracts of Richmond County, Virginia 1751-1783, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1989, p. 59-60)

Will of Richard Drake, of King George County, 30 August 1760; 25 July 1780

Son William, land; son in law John Green land; wife Frances and children. viz: Elizabeth, Sarah, Eleanor, Thomas, James, Sukey, John, Richard, and child unborn; cousin Thomas Drake exr. (Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800, by Augusta B. Fothergill, Appeals Press, 1925 p. 176)

It seems likely that Richard Drake married Frances Carter, a daughter of William Carter, possibly as his second wife. It is possible that his son William was older and the child of an earlier marriage. His wife's mother, Eleanor Carter, may have remarried

[------] Mothershead, hence the deed she made in 1755.

Children of Richard Drake and Frances are:

10. James³ Drake (Henry², Richard¹) was born Abt. 1710.

Notes for James Drake:

1734 The account of the estate of William Grant mentions money paid Henry Drake for Plank, and to James Drake's account, to Francis Drake by account. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1735-1752), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 23)

2 July/30 June 1735 James Drake (? Sic) witnessed the deed of Charles Dean of King George County to William Dean brother of Charles. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1721-1735), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1986, p. 143)

4 September 1736 James Drake mentioned in estate of William Marks decd. (Richmond County Account Book, Part 1, pp 102-103 in Account Book Abstracts of Richmond County, Virginia 1724-1751, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1989, p. 41)

28 July 1738 The settlement of the estate of Willm. Grant Junr., deceased notes money paid to Elliner Carter, Humphry Qyisenbury, William Remy, Henry Drake, James Drake among others. (Land Records of King George County Virginia 1721-1743, Sue Ann Damron, Willow Bend Books, 1999, p. 188)

11 October 1738 Richmond County The Claim of William Hunt of this County for taking up three runaway Servant men [viz.] one named William Cruidson belonging to Peter Jett of King George County, one Samuel Jones belonging to James Drake, the other George Jones belonging to Richard Drake both of the County of King George was this day sworn to in open court by the said Hunt and ordered to be certifyed. (Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, 1738-1740, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 2000, p. 1)

26 June 1744 Westmoreland Co James Drake witnessed the will of Alexander Simms. (Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Wills 1745-1747, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1997, p. 33)

Will of William Wofendale

To uncle Francis Wofendale; wife Tabitha Wofendale; son Jemmy Wofendale; To Richard Drake my gun now in his possession; To Thomas Clater; remainder interest of son Jemmy Wofendale to James Drake's two sons John and James Drake two negroes, to James Clater, son of Thomas and Sarah Clater one negro; remainder interest of wife to Richard Drake, Mary Sims, Sarah Clater, Margaret Dodd & Henry and Benjamin Drake, sons of Clap: Drake; 26 October 1746.

Court: 6 February 1746/7. (King George County Virginia Will Book A-1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 pp.142-3)

Estate of James Drake, died intestate 1752; 7 May 1752. Administration on the estate of James Drake, deceased, is granted to Henry Drake and on the same day he gave bond in the sum of L 300 Current Money as his administrator with George Davenport, his security. (King George County Virginia Will Book A-1, 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, by George Harrison Sanford King, 1978 p. 220)

Children of James Drake include:

14. Henry⁴ Drake (Clapham³, Henry², Richard¹) was born Abt. 1730, and died Bef. 1791. Some of the references I have attributed to Henry, son of Henry, may actually pertain to this Henry. The Woffendale suit, contrasted with the will of Henry in 1760, proves that there were two Henrys.

Children of Henry Drake in 1791 were:

16. Francis⁴ Drake (Henry³, Henry², Richard¹) was born Abt. 1735. He married Rose [-------]. He died before 1782.

Notes for Francis Drake:

3 September 1768 Indenture between Francis Drake and Rose his wife of county King George and John Morton Jordan of London Merchant...witnesseth that for sum 100 pounds current money of Virginia sold one lott of land Number 38 and part of a lott containing ten perches and lyes adjoining to Lott No. 34 within Town of Leeds which land was given an devised to Francis Drake by the last will and testament of Henry Drake father of said Francis...

Wit: Will. Strother, Jno. Payton, Daniel Richardson

Signed Francis Drake

Court: 6 April 1769

(Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1753-1773), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 103)

A Francis Drake (possibly this one) was a petitioner in Yohogania County 1778

(The Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 17, p. 213)

1782 Rose Drake

Slave owners of Westmoreland Co, 1782--6 slaves

(Virginia Tax Records, p. 365)

Children of Francis Drake and Rose are:

18. Sarah⁴ Drake (Henry³, Henry², Richard¹) was born Abt. 1740, and died 1765.

Notes for Sarah Drake:

Sarah Drake appears to have had only one child, a natural son. She made her will as follows:

Will of Sarah Drake I Sarah Drake of King George County... am desirous that my child John Drake should have and enjoy all my estate knowing that he can't inherit the same by Law I do hereby give and bequeath unto my said loving child all my lands and negroes...should he die in infancy I desire my estate be divided between my brother Thomas, my sister Hannah and my nephew William Sarkin...appoint my brother Thomas Drake executor...this 11th day September 1764. Presence of John Richardson, Alexr. Thom.

Signed Sarah (x) Drake

Court 7 March 1765

(Will Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1752-1780), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1986 p. 81)

Child of Sarah Drake:

22. William⁴ Drake (Richard³, Henry², Richard¹) was born Abt. 1735.

Notes for William Drake:

28 June 1766 The deed between David Pannell of county King George and John Short of same notes land adjacent Thomas Drake. Witnesses include Thos. Drake, William Drake, Richard (x) Drake. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1753-1773), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 76)

28 July 1766 The deed between John Short and Winnefred his wife of King George County and David Pannill notes land adjacent to Henry Drake, deced. Witnesses include Thomas Drake, William Drake, and Richard x Drake. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1753-1773), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 79)

4 August 1766 The deed between John Short and Winnefred his wife of parish of Hanover county of King George and Alexander Thom Taylor of parish and county afsd. notes land adjacent Thomas Drake. Witnesses include Thomas Drake, William Drake, and Richard (x) Drake. (Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia (1753-1773), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987 p. 78)

Will of Peter Jett. I Peter Jett of King George County but now a soldier at camp near Williamsburg under the command of Gustavus B. Wallace am in good health...give Augustine Jett all my waring apparrel...to George & William Drake Junr., sons of William Drake living in King George County...all my whole estate except a colt to Margaret Deane...this 25th day of June (sic)...[prob. c. 1777]

Presence of John Short, James x Canaday, John x Canaday. Signed Peter Jett

(Will Abstracts of King George County,Virginia (1752-1780), Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1986 p. 109)

Children of William Drake are:

23. Daughter⁴ Drake (Richard³, Henry², Richard¹) was born Abt. 1739. She married John Green.

Child of Daughter Drake and John Green is:

25. Sarah⁴ Drake (Richard³, Henry², Richard¹) was born Abt. 1743, and died 1784.

Notes for Sarah Drake:

Sarah Drake, 5 February 1784; 29 June 1784

Entire estate to son Benjamin.

(Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800, by Augusta B. Fothergill, Appeals Press, 1925 p. 179)

The child (possibly a natural child) of Sarah Drake is:

27. Thomas⁴ Drake (Richard³, Henry², Richard¹) was born Abt. 1748, and died Bef. 1791.

Notes for Thomas Drake:

Thomas Drake appears on the tax list for Westmoreland County in 1783

(Virginia Taxpayers 1782-1787, A.B. Fothergill and J.M. Naugle)

Child of Thomas Drake is: