DRAKE, Sir Francis, 2nd Bt. (1617-62), of Buckland Abbey, Devon.

Family and Education

bap. 25 Sept. 1617, 1st s. of Sir Francis Drake, 1st Bt., of Buckland Abbey by 2nd w. Joan, da. of Sir William Strode of Newnham, Plympton St. Mary, Devon. educ. I. Temple 1633; travelled abroad (Italy) 1638-40. m. 18 Jan. 1641 (with £2,500), Dorothy, da. of John Pym of Brymore, Som., s.p. suc. fa. 11 Mar. 1637.

Offices Held

Col. of ft. (parliamentary) 1642 – 44; commr. for assessment, Devon 1643 – 49, 1657, Aug. 1660 – d., sequestrations 1643, sheriff 1645 – 46, j.p. 1647 – 57, Mar. 1660 – d., commr. for militia 1648, Mar. 1660.

Parlimentarian

DRAKE, Sir Francis, 2nd Bt. (1617-62), of Buckland Abbey, Devon.

Main residence: Buckland Abbey, Devon.

Notes

This article is based on E. F. Eliott-Drake, Fam. and Heirs of Drake.

Author

M.W.H.

G.H.

Volume

Commons 1660-1690

Web Title

DRAKE, Sir Francis (1617-62)