Enoch Drake (1834-1909)

Enoch Drake (1834-1909) was the sexton of the Hopewell Baptist Church. (b. April 22, 1834; near Pennington, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA - d. November 17, 1909; Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA)

Obituary
Enoch Drake Is Dead At 75 Years. Special to the Times. Hopewell, November 18, 1909 — Enoch Drake, an aged and well-known resident of this borough, died yesterday of a complication of diseases. He had been in failing health for some time, but had not been confined to his bed until last Friday. He was 75 years old. His wife and these children survive: Ira B. Drake and Mrs. Morgan D. Blackwell of this place, E. Smith Drake of Pennington, Johnson T. Drake, Glen Moore, and Mrs. Jacob Hill, who resides near here. Mr. Drake was born near Pennington, and lived there until fifteen years ago, when he came here. He was sexton of the Baptist church for a number of years. The funeral will be held from his late residence Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, with services in the Old School Baptist Meeting House at 2 o'clock.