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Walter Rake (raikes) of stour provost, dorset, england

raikesgen — 2012-05-17 22:16:20Z

I am trying to learn more about Walter Rake (born 1851 in dorset engla immigrated to Massachusetts sometime during the 1860's then in the 1880's moved to colorado and changed the spelling of his last name from Rake to Raikes.

Walter is my second great grandfather.

Margaret Styants

pollycarne — 2012-04-18 08:03:04Z

Hallo Peter,
Your Mother was my best friend at school. Could you tell me what happened to her. I know she remarried but couldn't find her address.
Polly

Miss Ada Rake

Geoffrey_Raike — 2012-02-24 22:39:04Z

Just I quick note to anyone that is interested. There is a postcard for Miss Ada Rake on ebay. The postcard is being sent from her cousin (W.F.R.)out in Washington to Ada in Ohio. The auction ends in 2 days.

Peter Rake of New Jersey

Geoffrey_Raike — 2012-02-19 14:01:23Z

When flipping through some old Wills for New Jersey, I stumbled on the name Peter Rake, who was a Witness for the Will of Isaac Larue on July 5, 1803. Also, a Peter Rake is listed as a Juror in a Supreme Court case in 1785. This places him in Hunterdon County, New Jersey and possibly from Amwell Township where so many other Rake's lived. Based on this information, Peter had to have been born prior to 1767. I don't believe he is a son of John & Else Rake since he was mentioned in John Rake Sr. Will in 1805.

Does anyone have a additional information on him?

Re: Thomas Rake

greethamcooper — 2011-12-02 03:11:21Z

My great great grandmother, Mary Eliza Rake was married to John William Cooper

Rake-Raike-Rockey-Racke-Raque from Albisheim, Germany

sindolf — 2011-05-15 19:08:26Z

Trying to find the parents of Abraham RAKE 1780-1869, who married Susanna Simons/Simmons 1783-1862.

Various family trees list his father as either
a) John George ROCKEY, born 19 Jun 1752 in Bart, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, son of Henrich Caspar RACKE (aka Henry ROCKEY)1722-1790.

b) Johann Philipp RACKE (aka Philip ROCKEY)1736-1809.
Philip does not mention an Abraham in his will.

which is the right connection ?

Karl L Held
Liverpool, UK
http://wc.rootsweb.com/~kh1

Re: Percy Rake

billrake29261 — 2011-04-25 04:37:27Z

Percy Hunter Rake was my grandfather ,he was born in Aberdare,Glamorgan Wales,moved to Berwick PA.mARRIED lENA mILLER WHO DIEDIN THE LATE 1900 OR EARLY 1920S????hE LATER MARRIED eMMA wOOD AROUND 1921 OR SO HAD TO MORRE CHILDREN .hE DIED aUG 2,1944 IN Rochester ny
billrake@cox.net
lOOKING FOR MY GRANDMOTHERS DEAT AND WHERE SHE IS BURIED.

Re: The Rake Family

JimR61475 — 2011-04-06 09:02:56Z

Peter,

I am quite confident that we are indeed cousins, and your kind reply is allowing me to fill out a portion of the family which has been a great challenge and fascination to me.

Let me elaborate (you can find all of this information in the G W Rake family tree: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/21736522/family?cfpid=1125422...).

My father, Geoffrey William Rake (1904 – 1958) emigrated to the US (1928) after receiving his MD at Guy’s Hospital. His father was Herbert Vaughan Rake, MD (1864-1925) of Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England. HVR’s father was Thomas Beaven Rake, MD (1826-1984) also of Fordingbridge.

HVR was one of 11 children of TBR, 8 sons and 3 daughters. The eldest of the sons of TBR was Beaven Neave Rake, MD (1858-1894). BNR was one of the most distinguished experts in tropical diseases, such as leprosy, of his generation, and his untimely death at the age of 36 was due to Yellow Fever, contracted where he was director of the Leper Hospital. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2404814/)

BNR married Margaret Crauford [or Crawford] (1861-1924) in Port of Spain, Trinidad in 1844. They had three sons: Beaven Crawford Rake (1886-1948), Eustace Olpherts Rake (1888-1960), and Theodore Stansfield Rake (1885-1917).

Tracing the three sons of BNR has been a considerable challenge, but I have been able to glean the following:

TSR died early, aged 32 years, and I have not been able to identify a spouse, or any indication that he had issue. Given the year of his death (1917) it is tempting to believe that he was a casualty of WW1, but I do not find his name in the UK Graves Registry. The record in the England and Wales National Probate Calendar lists his death as “… 9 December 1917 in the Red Sea Administration …”.

Eustace Olpherts Rake (1888-1960) joined the British Foreign Service, and appears to have held multiple postings in various African colonies. I have found a photograph from the British Museum archives of “District Commissioner and Mrs. Eustace Rake, 1-Mar-1936, Ashanti, Gold Coast”. He married Muriel Irene Tricker Pollack (1887-1950); I have as yet been able to identify no issue.

Beaven Crawford Rake (1886-1948) was also a UK civil servant, in his case, the Indian Police Service. I have found a ship’s manifest from 1932 recording the arrival at the Port of London of Beaven Rake, Port of Departure Rangoon, Burma, and Profession listed as ‘Indian Police Service’. Until now, I have been unable to identify a spouse, or any issue of BCR. However, given the facts that you relate in your response to my inquiry, I am very sure that BCR was your grandfather, and that Douglas Sydney Peter Rake and his brothers Beaven and Jack were the children of BCR.

Would it be possible to learn your grandmother’s name and dates, and those of your father and uncles?

This response has been quite long, and I apologize for that, but the Beaven Neave Rake branch of the family has been a great source of interest to me, not just for the challenge of finding the records, but also because it is very evident that BNR was very much a role model and inspiration for my father’s career, and even for members of my own generation.

Jim Rake (James Beaven Rake, 1950 - )

Re: The Rake Family

peterrake_1 — 2011-04-05 16:33:29Z

James
In short - I don't know.

However, there is a very good chance - I'll briefly explain what I know.

My full name is Peter Crawford Rake - I was told my middle name was a 'family' name; but, I was also told by my mother that I was almost called Beaven.

My father was (died 1995) Douglas Sydney Peter Rake and he had two brothers (Beaven and Jack); he also had three sisters Bubbles (I think her real name was Elgar), Mary-Anne and Jane.

My grandmother married a Colonel Rake (my grandfather); I've seen photos of their 'mansion' in Burma - apparently he was Chief of Police there but I don't know when.

I never met my grandfather - but my grandmother told me that the Rake family was from Fordingbridge and before that from Rake in Surrey (on the old A3).

So, we may be related?

Contact me for more details if you want and I'll try to help; I've only related main 'facts' without the gossip/scandal!

Percy Rake

judygennylv — 2011-03-27 19:31:40Z

We are looking for information about a Percy Hunter Rake, born in Danville, Montour County, PA in 1887. He married a Lena Miller and later moved to East Rochester, New York.

Re: The Rake Family

JimR61475 — 2011-03-25 21:20:25Z

Peter,

Are you by any chance a descendant of Thomas Beaven Rake (1826-1894) of Fordingbridge England?

James Beaven Rake

Re: John Rake Sr. from Hunterdon Co., New Jersey

Geoffrey_Raike — 2011-03-09 00:27:09Z

Donna

I came across this awhile back and just remembered that I saved this link. I think you will find this a valuable resource for Frederick Racke.
http://www.datahere.net/StaticPages/RockeyVirtualGraveyard/G...

Remember what I wrote about German naming practices. Spiritaul and secular. The spiritual name was seldom used (kind of like a middle name) in everyday activites but the secular name was used more commonly.

Geoff

Re: John Rake Sr. from Hunterdon Co., New Jersey

donnarodenburg — 2011-03-05 15:13:35Z

I live in North Dakota so am relatively far removed from being able to randomly visit my ancestor's home areas - at least until I know what I am looking for. I find the documents themselves to be one of the most fascinating aspects of this task. My mother's family was from the Shrewsbury West Virginia area. Her grandfather was John Meade Raike who was a riverman/junkman out of Scioto County Ohio/Kanawha County West Virginia. His father was Frederick Raike, who was the son of Abraham Rake's son Jacob. Verifying Abraham's father is a current issue but am always searching for documentation to shore up all of the relationships. I am glad to hear that you consider footnote.com to be a worthwhile site. I have been debating directions to take. I will check out the two sites you mentioned. Thank you much.

William Rake

Geoffrey_Raike — 2011-03-04 22:24:23Z

I wanted to bring to everyones attention that William Rake from Hunterdon Co., New Jersey was not born on June 13, 1776 as I've seen on everyones tree. He was actually born on June 13, 1781. I believe this was a simple calculation error by the original supplier. William Rake was in the Court of Chancery for the January Term 1846 where he was recorded saying the following "I was sixty-four the 13th of last June (1845). I have always lived in the county of Hunterdon, except three years, when I lived in the county of Philadelphia. 1845-64=1781. Also, William died in 1850 and listed as being 70 the 1st June 1850. Based on this he was actually still 69 and wouldn't turn 70 for another 12 days.

John Rake Sr. from Hunterdon Co., New Jersey

Geoffrey_Raike — 2011-03-04 22:10:32Z

Like so many others, I have hit a road block with John Rake Sr., who died as a fairly wealthy yeoman in Amwell Twp., Hunterdon Co, NJ in 1805. The earliest found documented record for him was in 1761, where he is listed as Johannes Rake. I know for fact that he is not Johann Philip Racke nor Johann George Racke. The question is where did he come from? He is not listed in the many compiled immigration books, oathes of allegiance or naturalization documents. His wife's name is Else per his Will. Does anyone know of a John Rake, who may have left England for the colonies prior to 1760?

Re: John Rake Sr. from Hunterdon Co., New Jersey

Geoffrey_Raike — 2011-03-04 22:08:54Z

Donna
I'm fortunate to live in Bucks Co., PA, which is a stone throw across the Delaware River into Hunterdon Co., NJ. I'm actually about 30 years behind a small group of people (Sandra Rake, Helen Poland, Al Hart, A.W. Rake and Ted Rake)that did extensive research the old fashion way before the internet. They were fortunate to have had contact with family members back then that are no longer living today. Sandy and Helen have been most helpful with the various off branches of Rakes' outside NY, NJ, PA and OH. I have a copy of just about everything they've found. I've actually been doing a lot of my research by personally visiting the various archives, libraries, cemeteries and historical societies. I soon will have to go to NY to do research, since this is where I believe John Rake Sr. came from. You'll find that Ancestry.com and footnote.com are about the only useful sites. The rest just lead you around to the same resources. The forums, as you know, are very useful.
Where are you located and how are you related to Abraham?
You best bet is to contact these two places:
http://www.yorkheritage.org and http://www.lancasterhistory.org/

Re: John Rake Sr. from Hunterdon Co., New Jersey

donnarodenburg — 2011-03-04 14:34:01Z

Thank you so much for the clarification and cautions regarding available information. I appreciate it and all of the work that you have done. I originally had Abraham associated with Heinrich Casper/Johann Phillip but got John Rake, Sr's 1805 will mixed in there and created conflicts(ie no Abraham!). I will remove the will and start over. Do you have particular sources/source types that you find more reliable than others? What about different web sources/sites that you have found helpful? Any information you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Re: John Rake Sr. from Hunterdon Co., New Jersey

Geoffrey_Raike — 2011-03-03 23:49:37Z

Donna
You have to be careful with what is already posted as factual on these families. Many people have speculated where John Rake Sr. came from. I've been working on this seriously for 4 years, even to have my DNA tested. I have tons of documented sources on the Rake family but not so much on the Racke family since they are not related. But in knowing this, I had to research all the variations of the surname spelling. Racke is pronounced as Rockey in German. I have very little information on Abraham Rake. John Rake Sr. was married to Elsa(?)but they did not have a son named Abraham. For the most part, his children are listed in his Will dated 1805.
Abraham was born between 1766-1774. I would look at the children on John George Racke (born 19 Jun 1752)or Johann Philip Racke, who arrive in 1764. He most likely move out to York/Lancaster to be with his brother, Heinrick Casper Racke. John George could not be John Rake because he would have only been 9y/o when witnessing Jacob Housel's Will in 1761 NJ, 11y/o when apearing in court 1763 NJ and 14y/o when conceiving his first son born 1768 in NJ. The name Abraham was never used in the Rake's of New Jersey. Also, take into account the German spiritual and secular naming of children. John George would have been called George by everyone. If you want more information or sources, please don't hesitate to contact me. Geoff
rcds95@aol.com

Re: John Rake Sr. from Hunterdon Co., New Jersey

donnarodenburg — 2011-03-03 21:26:55Z

I am interested in this John Rake Sr specifically because I have an Abraham Rake that I am attempting to attach to a John Rake. Currently I have him as attached to either John George Rake Sr in that area (I have Else etc attached to John George Sr) or Johann Phillip Racke (Phillip Rake) which seems to be another prevailing opinion but recognize that they did not immigrate until later than 1761. How do you know that John Rake Sr is not John George Rake Sr as you stated? Do you have anything on Abraham - mb in the will? I am perfectly willing to drop John George and Phillip as possibilities as his parent but would like a replacement! I appreciate any help you can provide. Donna

Rak/Rok/Rock of Orange Co., New York

Geoffrey_Raike — 2011-02-17 17:09:57Z

There was a Rak/Rok/Rock family in Montgomery Twp., Monroe Co., NY per the German (Dutch) Reformed Church for the baptisms of their children. The parents were Henrick and Maria Andres (various spellings of given and surname). After searching here and elsewhere online, I have found nothing more on this family in this area. Does anyone have any additional information on this family or know where they may have migrated to?

The childrens names were (oldeset to youngest): John, Rebecca, Amoria, Henry, David, George, Elias and Phebe.

Re: Rake Family Of Washington County Ohio

donnarodenburg — 2011-01-23 20:22:15Z

I believe my family is connnected with the Racke/rake family out of PA. I am interested in any information you might have. Please contact me. My email is Donnarodenburg@gmail.com

Connections between US and UK Rakes

JimR61475 — 2010-11-03 22:42:23Z

My father was Geoffrey William Rake, he was born in Fordingbidge England. I track the Rake line backwards through Herbert Vaughan Rake (1864-1925), Thomas Beaven Rake (1826-1894), Beaven Rake (1798-1860) and Thomas Rake (1776-1805, Marnhull, Dorset, England). I have not been able to track the Rake line further back than Thomas.

This appears to be the same Rake lineage to which SRake7850 has been referring.

Any suggestions for leads to the earlier family line will be greatly appreciated.

Jim Rake

Re: Rake Family Of Washington County Ohio

raike136 — 2010-10-09 00:22:29Z

HI BRENDA I HAVE SOME NAMES FROM WASHINGTON,CO. OHIO BUT NO GEORGE RAKEWISH I COULD HELP YOU LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED HELP WITH ANY OTHER NAMES FROM LARRY raike@core.com EMAIL ME ANY TIME

Re: Rake Family Of Washington County Ohio

raike136 — 2010-09-26 16:59:06Z

HI BRENDA I HAVE SOME HISTORY ON THE RAIKE FAMILY FROM WASHIUNGRTON,CO. WHERE YOU FROM ONE OF MY FAMILY LINES IS RAIKE /RAKE/FROM PA. COMING TO AMERICIA AND RACKE COMING FROM BAYERN,GERMANY PART OF MY FAMILY IS IN GREENUP,KY. AND HERE IN GALLIA,CO. OHIO AND MASION,CO. WEST,VA. ALONG WITH WASHINGTON ,CO. OHIO THERE IS AT LEAST 11 GENRATIONS MAYBE MORE MY EMAIL ADDRES IS raike@core.com

Fredrick Rake 1783 - Davidson Co NC / Rowan Co

varcsix — 2009-01-07 15:27:42Z

in 1783 Fredrick Rake owned land on the South Fork of Farmer's creek (at that time period it would have been Rowan Co) . This was adj Adam Grimes and Jacob Hessell, and Lewis Beard

I was curious about these families. I actually research the Grimes line.

John Henry & Mattie Martha Rake, St. Augustine, FL

apoupore1 — 2008-08-12 15:45:46Z

Looking for more info on their ancestors. Here's the info i have...
John Henry Rake
B: FL, 19 Feb 1886 D:16 Nov 1967 Buried: San Lorenzo Cemetery, St Johns Co., St. Augustine, FL
married abt.1911 to Mattie Martha unknown maiden name (based on 1930 census record)

Mattie Martha
who was B: FL,1 Dec 1896
D:29 Sep 1993
Buried same location as John.

According to 1930 census record (i haven't found any others yet) John's Father BP was CA and Mother's BP was Spain. If anyone has any info on Mattie's Maiden name, or John's ancestors, i'd love to share. Thanks.

Samuel K. Rake

Geoffrey_Raike — 2008-03-21 01:16:02Z

I'm looking for any information regarding Samuel K. Rake.
The earliest records that I've found start with the 1830 Census for Warwick Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He appears in the Bucks County Poor School Child Warminster Twp. Tax records which also list many of his children/ages between 1831-1833. Then in B.C.P.S.C. Bedminster Twp. Tax Records Bucks County, PA from 1836-1838. Again in B.C.P.S.C. Warminster 1837,1838, 1840 and 1842. There is some overlapping.

After that, I have found nothing more. Others have told
me he is the the son of Solomon Rake from Hunterdon, New Jersey per John Rake, Sr.'s will and the K , in his middle name, stands for Kitchen (mothers maiden name) though I have found no documentation supporting either claim.

Thank you in advance for you help.

Re: CLARENCE RAKE

BrendaTurner910 — 2007-12-27 19:46:34Z

i have information on Clarence Rake. If you would like to reach me my email address is bt22@bellsouth.net

Re: CLARENCE RAKE

BrendaTurner910 — 2007-08-31 16:55:23Z

I have the information you are looking for on Clarence Rake. He was the son of George Rake from Washington Co., Ohio, which is my Great Grandfather. If you would like more info just email me at bt22@bellsouth.net
Brenda Rake Turner

Re: CLARENCE RAKE

BrendaTurner910 — 2007-08-31 16:54:47Z

I have the information you are looking for on Clarence Rake. He was the son of George Rake from Washington Co., Ohio, which is my G-Great Grandfather. If you would like more info just email me at bt22@bellsouth.net
Brenda Rake Turner

Re: RAKE Family in White Salmon (IOOF) Cemetery, Klickitat Co., Washington

nunamaker7398 — 2007-03-11 00:49:23Z

Clyde Rake's wife Florence was postmistress for White Salmon for years I believe. Maybe thats why the name is familiar. More Rakes could be buried in Bingen.
Sally

Re: John Chapman Rake

ArleeBrown — 2007-03-06 00:02:23Z

My great grandfather is William Victor Rake born 1866 in St. Martin in the Field, London, England. He is the son of Asher Rake and Mary Bonham Watts Rake and his brother Thomas Asher Rake b. 1868, Mary died and Asher remarried Sohpia. This all occurred in England. William owned a grocery or hardware store in Evanston, IL. He came to the US at the age of late teens to early 20s' settled in Chicago and had a family, then divorced his wife and married my great grandmother Elisabeth Haug. ISO of his other children and their descendants. Please contact me at rlbrown1965 at yahoo dot com

Re: RAKE Family in White Salmon (IOOF) Cemetery, Klickitat Co., Washington

langolier — 2007-03-03 06:11:11Z

Hi Sally,

I don't know that there were no other Rakes. I wasn't looking for Rakes, the name just seemed familiar. I think it was a Bingen name, though. Seems like I might have known a Clyde Rake.

jim

Re: Orvie John Rake

nunamaker7398 — 2007-03-03 05:06:36Z

Edna,
I either did not respond to your message or do not remember. Yes Asher Rake (Raike) is my gggrandfather. Please e-mail me at nunamaker7398@comcast.net
Sally

Re: Orvie John Rake

nunamaker7398 — 2007-03-03 05:03:15Z

Jeanine
Was going through boards and found your message. Don't remember if I ever responded to you. The only child I have listed for Elmer is Clyde, no Herbert but it is possible that my Aunt Mildred either didn't list anymore children or did not know. However I remember hearing the name Duane. My mother Dorothy and all her siblings have passed now. I do not know the where abouts of Virginia, Vonna and Byron as none of them have attended our annual Rake reunions for years. you can e-mail me directly at nunamaker7398@comcast.net
Sally

Re: RAKE Family in White Salmon (IOOF) Cemetery, Klickitat Co., Washington

nunamaker7398 — 2007-03-03 04:27:13Z

Jim,
Had some Rake relations that lived in White Salmon but no Helen that I know of. Elmer m. Margaret, son, Clyde m. Florence, their children are Virginia, Vonna and Bryon. Were there no other Rake graves? Maybe Helen is a middle name of Margaret or Florence. But beleive Elmer and Clyde have passed too and don't know where they are buried. Elmer was my grandfather Orvie Rake's uncle and Clyde his cousin.
Sally

Rake Family Of Washington County Ohio

2006-11-10 13:48:42Z

I am looking for any info on the Rake family from Ohio. George Rake abt 1863 was my great grandfather. I have been to cemetery's around the area and have photos of most of the Rakes in Lawrence Twp. Any info would be grateful.

Cheryl Ann (Rake) Starsiak Murrell of Mooresville, In (1970-2005)

lynn1972_1 — 2005-11-23 00:07:22Z

Cheryl Ann Rake Starsiak Murrell 34, of Mooresville, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away November 20, 2005. She was born December 19, 1970 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She was the manager at Medical Office Outsources and was a member of Rock Of Ages Christian Center. Survivors include her children, Kaliegh Nichole Murrell, Thadeus David Starsiak and Jessica Starsiak, her parents, David H. and Dora J. Rake; her brothers and sisters, Kimberly Sturm, Jeffery and John Rake, Roberta Koons and Linda Pasko; her companion, Joseph Schmid and her friend, Leonard Murrell. A graveside service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22 at G.H. Herrmann Madison Ave. Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave.

Indianapolis IN Star 22 nov 2005 - not a relative, no further info

Re: Elmer Rake

@@sandi@smokedwire.com — 2005-06-30 20:37:23Z

I just sent the picture by snail mail to a woman in Gem, Kansas. I will have her get in touch with you. The picture was of Elmer and Elda standing together smiling. He was dressed in a suit and she was in a blouse and skirt. It was a studio picture taken in Monmouth, Oregon. I bought the picture in an antique mall in Parkland, WA. At the same booth I bought another picture of a family, a man holding a baby, a woman with about a two year old, and two little boys sitting in front who look like they could be twins. The name on the back is Margarette Rake Bassett. It also is a studio picture but has no studio name. Sandi

RAKE Family in White Salmon (IOOF) Cemetery, Klickitat Co., Washington

langolier — 2005-03-22 18:26:14Z

I have just completed updating gravestone photos and inscription transcriptions from White Salmon (IOOF) Cemetery in Klickitat County, Washington.

Among others, there is a Rake family gravestone photographed. Take a look.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~langolier/white_sal...

If you recognize anyone and can help me with full names or maiden names of married women, I'd appreciate the information.

jim berry
Winchester, VA

Louisa J Rake and Millard F Cook 1860's PA

mboyer1 — 2005-03-21 18:06:52Z

I am looking for information about Louisa J Rake b.5/1864, and Millard F Cook b.6/1857. Thye lived in the Riverside, PA area, and I am told that Louisa preferred to be called Jennie. I also have been told that Louisa's family may have been from the Washingtonville, PA area. They had a daughter named Rachael J. b. 1898 that married a John Ashton. Any infromation would be appreciated.

Thomas Rake

Audrey1786 — 2005-02-27 15:16:42Z

Thomas and Jane Rake had at least 5 children, my great grandmother Mary Eliza was baptised at Marnhull Dorset 1830
she married a John William Cooper and lived in London, England.

Thomas Rake

LindaForshey — 2004-07-07 17:31:21Z

You obviously don't do family research do you? Or you would know there are undoubtedly
hundreds of Thomas Rake's in the world. But
who know, maybe they have internet service
in heaven.

Re: John Chapman Rake

actorrod — 2004-05-12 19:11:37Z

Rakke/Rake