Drake, I. N.

DRAKE, THOMAS

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/18/2012 at 13:33:13

DRAKE, I.N. - Bear Creek Twp - pg 830-1. Of the firms of Manatt & Drake Bros., hardware merchants, and Drake Bros., dealers in coal, lime and cement. Was born in Wood county, Ohio, August 13, 1845, and resided there until the age of nine years. His father, Isaac Drake, was an agriculturalist in that State. The family came to Poweshiek county in 1854, being among the first settlers. In early life I.N. pursued farming. In 1872 he embarked in the hotel business at West Liberty, where he remained until 1875, when he came to Brooklyn, where he has since been in trade. Was married in 187, to Miss Sophia Thomas, of Brooklyn. By this union they have two children: Alice and Clyde. He is an Odd Fellow (the encampment) and a member of the A.O.U.W.