This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rayecharlier Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.mcdonald/447.1339.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't know if you have the info. that is in the book Hertiage of the Hills-a Delaware County History. I have the book and there is an article on the Drake family history-which talks about Irvin Drake that was born in 1820 and died in 1900 and is buried in the Southwest City, Missouri cemetery. Also there is an article on H.A.(Ned) Drake family history. If you don't have the info. I could scan the articles and send them to you in an attachment, or by snail mail. Let me know. You may contact me off line if you choose. Email: [email protected] I also have Baker's in my family on my maternal line. My great-grandfather was Edward Baker b.Sept. 27, 1873 in Owsley, Co., Ky. died Feb. 25, 1934, buried in Gibson Cemetery, Neosho, Mo. He married Ida Mae Creason July 7, 1876. Raye Dean Charlier Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.