Son of Larnard Robert Drake and Susanna Phillips.
Husband of Harriett Pratt, of Vermont
Father of:
Francis W. Drake
Almira S. Drake
Mary P Drake,
all born in Michigan.
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Another Pioneer Fallen
Deacon Melvin Drake, of Southfield, [Michigan] died suddenly at his late residence at 12 o'clock M. on Saturday last, Feb. 21, 1880, aged 74 years.
The deceased was a native of Vermont and emigrated to Michigan in 1830 and settled in Southfield.
He embraced the christian faith when 21 years of age. He was also one of the thirteen charter members of the First Presbyterian church of Southfield, organized by Rev. Mr. Ruggles, at the house of Asa Fuller, on the 10th of October, 1831.
Mr. Drake was a man of strong convictions and generous impulses. He was ever regarded for his sterling integrity, and during his long residence in Southfield, had held various local positions of honor and trust.
He was buried from the Wing Lake church, on Monday last, Rev. Thomas Middlemas, of Birmingham, officiating, and his remains deposited in the Southfield cemetery.
Thus another oak has fallen. He of strong nerve and heart, who had taken the foreground and opened up the way for the coming generations to follow, has finished his alotted work. Tender and loving hands have laid his mortal remains away from view, but in memory's hall he will everhold a conspicuous place, as one not having lived in vain.
We heartily sympathize with the family in their great loss. We had known the deceased many years and regarded him among our truest and warmest friends."
Son of Larnard Robert Drake and Susanna Phillips.
Husband of Harriett Pratt, of Vermont
Father of:
Francis W. Drake
Almira S. Drake
Mary P Drake,
all born in Michigan.
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Another Pioneer Fallen
Deacon Melvin Drake, of Southfield, [Michigan] died suddenly at his late residence at 12 o'clock M. on Saturday last, Feb. 21, 1880, aged 74 years.
The deceased was a native of Vermont and emigrated to Michigan in 1830 and settled in Southfield.
He embraced the christian faith when 21 years of age. He was also one of the thirteen charter members of the First Presbyterian church of Southfield, organized by Rev. Mr. Ruggles, at the house of Asa Fuller, on the 10th of October, 1831.
Mr. Drake was a man of strong convictions and generous impulses. He was ever regarded for his sterling integrity, and during his long residence in Southfield, had held various local positions of honor and trust.
He was buried from the Wing Lake church, on Monday last, Rev. Thomas Middlemas, of Birmingham, officiating, and his remains deposited in the Southfield cemetery.
Thus another oak has fallen. He of strong nerve and heart, who had taken the foreground and opened up the way for the coming generations to follow, has finished his alotted work. Tender and loving hands have laid his mortal remains away from view, but in memory's hall he will everhold a conspicuous place, as one not having lived in vain.
We heartily sympathize with the family in their great loss. We had known the deceased many years and regarded him among our truest and warmest friends."
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MELVIN DRAKE
born
In Easton, Mass.
Dec 20, 1805
Died
Feb. 21, 1880
Aged
74 yr 2m 1 d
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