James P. Drake
James Perry Drake | |
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James P. Drake c.1860s | |
| Indiana State Treasurer | |
| In office February 9, 1850 – February 9, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Hannah |
| Succeeded by | Elijah Newland |
| Member of the Indiana General Assembly | |
| In office 1848–1849 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 15, 1797 |
| Died | August 12, 1876 (aged 78) |
| Resting place | Maple Hill Cemetery |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic |
| Spouse | Priscilla Holmes Drake |
| Relations | Don Carlos Buell (nephew) George P. Buell (in-law) William T. H. Brooks (son-in-law) |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | Politician Treasurer Farmer |
| Military service | |
| Years of service | June 1846 – June 1847 |
| Rank | Brigadier General (State Militia) Colonel (Mexican-American War) |
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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.