James P. Drake

James Perry Drake
James P. Drake c.1860s
Indiana State Treasurer
In office
February 9, 1850 – February 9, 1853
Preceded bySamuel Hannah
Succeeded byElijah Newland
Member of the Indiana General Assembly
In office
1848–1849
Personal details
Born(1797-09-15)September 15, 1797
DiedAugust 12, 1876(1876-08-12) (aged 78)
Resting placeMaple Hill Cemetery
Other political
affiliations
Democratic
SpousePriscilla Holmes Drake
RelationsDon Carlos Buell (nephew)
George P. Buell (in-law)
William T. H. Brooks (son-in-law)
Children5
OccupationPolitician
Treasurer
Farmer
Military service
Years of serviceJune 1846 – June 1847
Rank Brigadier General (State Militia)
Colonel (Mexican-American War)
Unit
Commands
Battles/wars
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James Perry Drake (September 15, 1797 – August 17, 1876) was an American lawyer, military officer, politician, and public official from Indiana. He was one of the founders of Lebanon, Indiana, alongside George L. Kinnard. Drake was the husband of American suffragist Priscilla Holmes Drake, the uncle of Union Army General Don Carlos Buell, and the father-in-law of Union General William T. H. Brooks.