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James Drake 1717 – 1757 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jan 1717

Birth Location: Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States

Death Date: 9 Dec 1757

Death Location: Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States

Father: Francis Drake

Mother: Patience (Drake)

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The story of James Drake began in 1717 in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States, with parents Francis Drake and Patience Walker (Drake). James Drake's life came to an end in 1757 in Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States.

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Francis Drake
1679 – 1733
Birth Location: Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
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Patience (Drake)
1680 – 1762
Birth Location: Plymouth Colony, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 28 Jan 1717
    Event Place: Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 9 Dec 1757
    Event Place: Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
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