1002. Rev. Edmund¹⁴ DRAKE (John¹⁵) was born in England?. Rev. died 1567 in Upchurch?, Co. Kent?, England.

Rev. became the father of Sir Francis DRAKE in South Tavistock, Devonshire, England, 1543. * * * *Sir Francis Drake was born the oldest of twelve sons. He was born on the farm his grandfather John Drake had leased from Lord Russell, Crownsdale Farm. He was named and christened by Lord Russell's oldest son, Francis. * * * *

Rev. became the father of Thomas DRAKE in Tavisstock River, Devonshire, England, 1556. Rev.'s occupation: Tenant farmer & lay minister in Tavistock, Devonshire, England, 1556. Rev.'s occupation: Vicar of Upchurch in Upchurch, Co. Kent, England, 1560. He made a will in Upchurch, Co. Kent, England, Dec 1566. * * *In his will, Rev. Edmund Drake was listed as Vicar of Upchurch.* * *

Rev. Edmund DRAKE had the following children:

1003 i. John¹³ DRAKE.

1004 ii. Sir Francis DRAKE was born in South Tavistock, Devonshire, England 1543. * * * *Sir Francis Drake was born the oldest of twelve sons. He was born on the farm his grandfather John Drake had leased from Lord Russell, Crownsdale Farm. He was named and christened by Lord Russell's oldest son, Francis. * * * *

Sir died 28 Jan 1596 in at sea, nr.Panama, at 52 years of age. His body was interred 28 Jan 1596 in at sea, nr.Panama.

+ 955 iii. Thomas DRAKE was born 1556.

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