The Democrat, Published in Huntsville, Alabama
DRAKE - 2 March 1839 - JOHN, aged 91 years. He was a soldier of the Revolution. He removed from Virginia and settled near this place many years ago, where he has ever been known as one of our best citizens, maintaining through his long life the most unimpeachable character. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and was universally esteemed a truly just, pious and good man. He has left a large family connection to lament his loss.
The Fincastle (Va.) Democrat will please copy the above.
Source: Marriages, Deaths, and Legal Notices from Early Alabama Newspapers - 1819 - 1893
Compiled By; Pauline Jones Gandrud,
Published by, Southern Historical Press, Inc.
P.O. Box 1267, 375 West Broad Street, Greenville, S. C. 29602
Copyright © 1981, Reprinted 2008
DRAKE - 2 March 1839 - JOHN, aged 91 years. He was a soldier of the Revolution. He removed from Virginia and settled near this place many years ago, where he has ever been known as one of our best citizens, maintaining through his long life the most unimpeachable character. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and was universally esteemed a truly just, pious and good man. He has left a large family connection to lament his loss.
The Fincastle (Va.) Democrat will please copy the above.
Source: Marriages, Deaths, and Legal Notices from Early Alabama Newspapers - 1819 - 1893
Compiled By; Pauline Jones Gandrud,
Published by, Southern Historical Press, Inc.
P.O. Box 1267, 375 West Broad Street, Greenville, S. C. 29602
Copyright © 1981, Reprinted 2008
The Democrat, Published in Huntsville, Alabama
DRAKE - 2 March 1839 - JOHN, aged 91 years. He was a soldier of the Revolution. He removed from Virginia and settled near this place many years ago, where he has ever been known as one of our best citizens, maintaining through his long life the most unimpeachable character. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and was universally esteemed a truly just, pious and good man. He has left a large family connection to lament his loss.
The Fincastle (Va.) Democrat will please copy the above.
Source: Marriages, Deaths, and Legal Notices from Early Alabama Newspapers - 1819 - 1893
Compiled By; Pauline Jones Gandrud,
Published by, Southern Historical Press, Inc.
P.O. Box 1267, 375 West Broad Street, Greenville, S. C. 29602
Copyright © 1981, Reprinted 2008
DRAKE - 2 March 1839 - JOHN, aged 91 years. He was a soldier of the Revolution. He removed from Virginia and settled near this place many years ago, where he has ever been known as one of our best citizens, maintaining through his long life the most unimpeachable character. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and was universally esteemed a truly just, pious and good man. He has left a large family connection to lament his loss.
The Fincastle (Va.) Democrat will please copy the above.
Source: Marriages, Deaths, and Legal Notices from Early Alabama Newspapers - 1819 - 1893
Compiled By; Pauline Jones Gandrud,
Published by, Southern Historical Press, Inc.
P.O. Box 1267, 375 West Broad Street, Greenville, S. C. 29602
Copyright © 1981, Reprinted 2008
Gravesite Details
Revolutionary War soldier of Virginia
