Capt George DRAKE (1650?-1710)
Individual Events and Attributes
| Birth
| 1650 (app)
| Portsmouth, Rockingham Co., N.H.
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| Occupation
| | Captain
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| Death
| Oct 1710 (age 59-60)
| Piscataway, Middlesex Co. N.J.
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Individual Note (shared)
George secured about 120 acres of land in Piscataway in March 1677/8. "The Beginnings of Three New Jersey Family Lines" p 25 says George was b. in England or New England & nearly a full grown man when his parents moved to N. Jersey. He was a tavern keeper, highway commissioner, Justice of Peace, Militia Capt., Deputy to prov. assemb. 1684-92. In 1675 George & wife were of New Piscataway. (p 42). "History of Piscataway Twp 1666-1976" p 44 says George Drake chose as Debuty of Piscataway 9 Apr 1686;
Sources
| 1 | "Automated Archives, Inc. cd 100".
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