Richard Melwaye

Personal and Family Information

Richard was born about 1480, the son of unknown parents. The place is not known.

His wife is not known. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their only known child was Melwaye (c1514-<1566).

Events

Notes

Note 1

!Source: WikiTree Edmund Drake

Born about 1514 [uncertain] in Tavistock, Devonshire, England

Died 26 Dec 1566 at about age 52 in Upchurch, Kent, England

Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown] edit

Husband of Elizabeth Drake — married [date unknown] [location unknown]

Husband of Unknown Drake — married about 1540 in Tavistock, Devonshire, England [uncertain]

Father of John Drake, Joseph Drake, Francis Drake, Edward Drake, Elizabeth Drake, Robert Drake, Elliot Drake, Thomas Drake and Benjamin Drake add/edit children

Biography

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There is uncertainty concerning Edmund's Drake's wife. In his will he makes mention of his father Melwaye, possible the same Richard Melwaye to whom he bequeathed his best chair and cushion, or Clement Melwaye who was a witness to his will. This leads to the conclusion that his wife, who was apparently deceased when the will was made, was a daughter of the same Melwaye. There is no evidence as to his wife's first name. There is likewise no evidence that she was a Hawkins as is sometimes stated.

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Of the 12 sons of Edmund Drake mentioned by Stowe only five can be identified by name:

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Sir Francis Drake

John Drake ;

Thomas Drake (the only son mentioned in his father's will and probably the youngest.