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We remember Christopher Hutchinson Drake
We remember Christopher Hutchinson Drake
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Dorothy A. Drake
Source:9401029
1884
1886
sibling
Thomas Drake
Source:9401029
1886
1888
sibling
Mary E. Drake
Source:9401029
1888
1890
sibling
John J. Drake
Source:9401029
1890
1894
sibling
Mary E. Drake
Source:9401029
1894
1897
sibling
Robert Drake
Source:9401029
1897
1899
sibling
Janet Drake
Source:9401029
1899
1900
1901
location
10 High Street, Skipton, Yorkshire,
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9401029
31st March 1901
1911
location
Hesketh House, Draughton, Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9401045
2nd April 1911
1918
appointments
Assigned to Vivid I
Source:6465495
14th February 1918 - 30th June 1918
1918
employment
Butcher
Source:6465495
14th February 1918
1918
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9398321
14th February 1918
1918
appointments
On board HMS Berwick
Source:6465495
1st July 1918 - 19th August 1918
1918
appointments
Assigned to Vivid I
Source:6465495
20th August 1918 - 6th December 1918
1918
appointments
On board HMS Colleen (Holyhead)
Source:6465495
7th December 1918 - 22nd April 1919
1919
appointments
On board HMS Ganges
Source:6465495
23rd April 1919 - 30th June 1919
1919
appointments
On board HMS Tyne
Source:6465495
17th July 1919 - 14th September 1919
1919
appointments
On board HMS Hermione
Source:6465495
15th September 1919 - 8th December 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9398321
8th December 1919
1926
dates
Age 26
Source:9401019
15th May 1926
1926
marriage
Catherine Foster
Source:9401019
15th May 1926
1926
location
Burnley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9401019
15th May 1926
1939
dates
Age 39
Source:9401017
September 1939
1939
employment
Cowman
Source:9401017
September 1939
1939
location
2 Houlker Cottages, Burnley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9401017
September 1939
1948
dates
Age 48
Source:9424308
9th April 1948
1948
employment
Farm Hand
United Kingdom
Source:9424308
9th April 1948
1948
location
15 High Street, Padiham, Lancashire,
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9424308
9th April 1948
1948
death
Not War Related
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Padiham, Lancashire,
United Kingdom
Source:9424308
9th April 1948
children
P.f. Drake
Source:9424308
marriage
Catherine Drake
Source:9401017
service
Royal Navy
J84573
Source:6465495
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Christopher Hutchinson |
| Initials | CH |
| Last Name | Drake |
| Source | 6465495 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 High Street, Skipton, Yorkshire, | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 15 High Street, Padiham, Lancashire, | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th April 1948 | |
| 2 Houlker Cottages, Burnley, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| Burnley, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th May 1926 | |
| Hesketh House, Draughton, Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J84573 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| P.f. Drake | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Drake | father | ||
| Mary Eleanor Hutchinson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy A. Drake | sister | 1884 | |
| Thomas Drake | brother | 1886 | |
| John J. Drake | brother | 1890 | |
| Mary E. Drake | sister | 1894 | |
| Mary E. Drake | sister | 1888 | |
| Robert Drake | brother | 1897 | |
| Janet Drake | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Drake | wife | ||
| Catherine Foster | wife | 15th May 1926 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-02-14 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-02-28 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Christopher Hutchinson DrakeIn uniform. Cropped from the full length photo also on this life story.
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Death Certificate Christopher Hutchinson DrakeScan of the death certificate obtained from General Registry OfficeContributed by:
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John James and Sarah (aka Sally) nee ProctorJohn James Drake and his wife Sarah (aka Sally).Contributed by:
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Thomas DrakeA photo of Thomas Drake, brother of Christopher Hutchinson DrakeContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services | Ann144206 | |
| Yorkshire Baptisms | Ann144206 | |
| Yorkshire Marriages | Ann144206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Hutchinson Drake | Ann144206 | |
| Christopher Hutchinson Drake | Ann144206 | |
| Death Certificate Christopher Hutchinson Drake | Ann144206 | |
| John James and Sarah (aka Sally) nee Proctor | Ann144206 | |
| Thomas Drake | Ann144206 |
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