This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: piecesofart Surnames: Drake, Bennett, Redman, Marrs, Kester Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.unknown/6858.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DNA results prove that John Drake who married Rebecca Heady and fathered Charity Bennett and Matilda Bennett is genetically related to the Drakes Of Isle of Wight co, VA. BUT there is evidence that he is descended from the Drakes of Westmoreland CO VA. These Drakes also seem to be descended from a Richard Draek b abt 1630 who came from Somerset England arriving in 1661. The Isle of Wight Drakes are descended from another Richard Drake b abt 1609 who arrived in 1658. There were Bennetts in both Isle of Wight/Southampton counties and Westmoreland county. I've found Redman's in both areas too. However I've only found Marrs and Kesters in the Northern Neck of VA in the 18th century. Since these families seemed to have migrated together, I am seeking other Drake descendants from the Northern Neck counties to see if their DNA matches my ancestor John Drake 1750 VA-1825 KY (Nelson co) Please let me know if you stumble on other Drakes, as their DNA may help geographically place your Bennett ancestors and others. 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.