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

b. 12 May 1723, 2nd but 1st surv. s. of Montague Garrard Drake of Shardeloes by Isabella, da. and h. of Thomas Marshall, merchant, of St. Michael Bassishaw, London. educ. Westminster 1738; Brasenose, Oxf. 1739; Grand Tour 1744-5. m. 9 Feb. 1747, Elizabeth, da. of John Raworth of Basinghall Street, London, dir. South Sea Co., 5s. 3da. suc. fa. 1728.