Thomas H. Drake was born in Carroll County, Tenn., December 17, 1835. His father, Dr. James W. Drake, was born in Virginia, in 1803 and came to Tennessee about 1833, locating in Carroll County. Here he farmed and practiced his profession the remainder of his life. He was married in Carroll County to Margaret Woods, daughter of John Woods, a farmer and native of Kentucky. The fruits of their union were seven children, our subject being the eldest and the only living, member of the family. Dr. Drake died in 1877, and his wife, who was born in Giles County, Tenn., in 1808, died at the old homestead in 1865. Thomas H. Drake received his preparatory education at Spring Creek, Tenn., and graduated from Center College at Danville, Ky. He spent ten years as a teacher, has practiced law and is now giving his attention to farming. He served in the Twelfth Tennessee Infantry under Col. Russell, and was in the battle of Belmont, Mo., and other engagements. He was married in Jackson, Tenn., November 12, 1867, to Louisa Miller, daughter of John S. Miller, a retired merchant. The following are their children: John M., Sarah P., Clifford C. and Alice A. Mrs. Drake was born in Bolivar, Tenn., March 29, 1845, and Mr. Drake is a Democrat and Mason, and he and Mrs. Drake are members of the Presbyterian Church. Their farm, consisting of 189 acres of land, is situated about four and a half miles north of Jackson.

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