DRAKE, William (1723-96), of Shardeloes, nr. Amersham, Bucks.

b. 12 May 1723, 2nd but 1st surv. s. of Montague Garrard Drake of Shardeloes. educ. Westminster 1738, B.N.C. Oxf. 1739, Grand Tour 1744-5. m. 9 Feb. 1747, Elizabeth (with £100,000), da. and h. of John RaworthPCC 122 Brook. of Bedford Row, Holborn, director of the South Sea Co., 5s. 3da. suc. fa. 1728.