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Cor. Abraham Drake, V, Rev. War Vet.

Also Known As: "Cornet"
Birthdate:
Death: May 11, 1819 (74)
New Hampshire, United States
Place of Burial: 196 Post Road, North Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, 03862, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Col. Abraham Drake, IV, Fr./Ind. & Rev War Vet. and Abigail Drake
Brother of Sarah Leavitt and Jeremiah Drake
Half brother of Weare Drake; Abigail Drake; Jonathan Drake and Nathaniel Drake

Managed by: Christopher Duane Alm
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About Cor. Abraham Drake, V, Rev. War Vet.

Abraham Drake

  • BIRTH 3 Feb 1745
  • DEATH 11 May 1819 (aged 74)
  • BURIAL North Hampton Center Cemetery, North Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
  • MEMORIAL ID 102119080 Photos by Cal Carpenter

Abraham Drake VI was a Cornet, originally the third and lowest grade of commissioned officer in a British cavalry troop, after captain and lieutenant. A cornet is a new and junior officer. Traditional duties The cornet carried the troop standard, also known as a "cornet". He did this in the American revolution against the British.

Inscription In memory of Cor. Abraham Drake
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Parents
Abraham Drake 1715–1781
Abigail Dearborn Drake 1720–1811

Spouse
Mary Jenness Drake 1747–1813

Siblings
Sarah Drake Leavitt 1756–1802
Jonathan Drake 1758–1848
Nathaniel Drake 1760–1828
Abigail Drake Jenness 1761–1840

Half Siblings
Weare Drake 1738–1820
Abigail Weare Drake 1740–1760
Abigail Drake Metcalf 1740–1836

Children
Theodate Drake Hobbs 1772–1823
Sarah Drake 1775–1850
Mercy Drake Hobbs 1778–1825
Abigail Drake Dearborn 1780–1866
Abraham Drake 1784–1865
Francis Drake 1786–1843

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Cor. Abraham Drake, V, Rev. War Vet.'s Timeline

1745
February 3, 1745
1819
May 11, 1819
Age 74
New Hampshire, United States
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North Hampton Center Cemetery, 196 Post Road, North Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, 03862, United States