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Jacob Drake was born on 29 October 1878 in Beaver Run, Sussex, New Jersey.^1,2,3 He and Elizabetta Eliza (Liza) Paulman were married about 1904.⁴ He died in July 1970, at age 91, in Elmira, Chemung, New York.² He was buried in Fulton Street Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung, New York.²

Jacob Drake was a Carpenter.³

William Masker was born in 1851.¹ He died in 1926, at age ~75.¹ He was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Vernon, Sussex, New Jersey.¹

Elizabetta Eliza (Liza) Paulman was born in 1879 in New York.^1,3 She and Jacob Drake were married about 1904.³ She died in 1950, at age ~71.¹ She was buried in Fulton Street Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung, New York.¹

Whitfield Robert Drake was born in 1905 in Elmira, Chemung, New York.^1,2 He died on 13 September 1977, at age ~72, in Elmira, Chemung, New York.¹ He was buried in Fulton Street Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung, New York.¹

Whitfield Robert Drake was a Foundry Moulder.³

Winfield S. Drake was born in 1905 in Elmira, Chemung, New York.^1,2 He died in 1940, at age ~35, in Elmira, Chemung, New York.¹ He was buried in Fulton Street Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung, New York.¹

Naomi Rockwell was born on 4 December 1909.¹ She died on 22 March 1977, at age 67, in Elmira, Chemung, New York.¹ She was buried in Fulton Street Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung, New York.¹

Florence A. Drake was born in 1906 in Elmira, Chemung, New York.^1,2 She died in 1910, at age ~4.² She was buried in Fulton Street Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung, New York.²

Winfield S. (Sonny) Drake was born on 24 February 1929 in Elmira, Chemung, New York. He died on 3 January 2012, at age 82, in Chemung County, New York.²

Winfield S. (Sonny) Drake was in New York Telephone Company.² Winfield S. "Sonny" Drake Jr. Of Pine City, NY entered eternal life with our Lord Jesus Christ Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 following a valiant and persevering battle with cancer at the age of 82. Born in Elmira on February 24, 1929, Sonny was the son of the late Winfield S. & Naomi Rockwell Drake, Sr. Sonny was a true gentleman. His steady, gentle presence brought comfort to many and honor to his family. At the age of 12, Sonny started working to support his family after the untimely death of his father. Dedicated to his country, he enlisted in the US Army during the Korean Conflict then worked for New York Telephone Company for 42 years up until his retirement. Sonny's great loves in life were his faith, his family and Keuka Lake. A dedicated family man, Sonny was creative, logical and resourceful. His many interests inspired a love of learning in his children and grandchildren. He had a lifelong, abiding fondness for Keuka Lake, living and vacationing there for over 65 years of his life. He also enjoyed vacationing in California, especially Coronado, CA. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #95 for over 50 years, American Legion Post #154 in Elmira Heights and a member of the Downtown Health Club. He was a long-time member and served as the past President and Vice President of TELCO Federal Credit Union. Sonny was predeceased by his brother, Gerald Drake. Surviving is his loving family, wife and unwaveringly devoted soul mate of 49 years, Janice Antrim Drake, Pine City, NY; children, Winfield Scott (MaryBeth) Drake, III with daughter Taylor Elise, Elmira, NY; Jennifer Drake (Lawrence) Gacka with children Sarah Elizabeth and Lawrence Winfield, Mechanicsburg, PA; best friend and brother-in-law, Samuel Antrim, Paso Robles, CA; brothers, Donald (Barbara) Drake, Anaheim, CA; and Carl (Valetta) Drake, Carson City, Nevada; many nieces and nephews; and faithful dog, Gracie. In keeping with Sonny's wishes, there will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Service for this beautiful soul will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be directed to the "Winfield Scott Drake, Jr. Memorial Fund", Pennsylvania Ave United Methodist Church 1238 Pennsylvania Ave Pine City, NY 14871 or Elmira City Animal Shelter, 842 Linden Place, Elmira, NY 14901.

Published in Star-Gazette from January 5 to January 8, 2012.

Gerald Dean Drake was born on 28 October 1934 in Elmira, Chemung, New York.^1,2 He died on 15 September 1987, at age 52, in Elmira, Chemung, New York.^1,2 He was buried in Fulton Street Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung, New York.¹