Billings Drake was Emily Thrasher's younger brother (b. Drake's Lot, Worthington, 1831). His first wife was Parmelia Bryant (1835-1861). The couple lived in Worthington for a year before moving to Chesterfield, MA to 'Mrs. Gannon's house.' Later, they moved to 'Frank Sanderson's house' and then back to Mrs. Gannon's where Parmelia died.' Drake remarried to Dora Cowles of Eastampton. They also moved frequently, from their first home in 'the old Consider Cole house' where their daughter, Nina, was born to 'T.K. Higgins house, to Freeman's, to Stetson's, to Bradley's, Mrs. Adams,' to the house near Witherell's shop.' Drake later lived with his son Arthur. Emily and Billing's father died on June 8th, 1861 at the age of seventy-four and their mother, Nancy, died on October 2nd, 1889 at age ninety.

Mary Burke was born on February 2nd, 1822 in 'the old Warren house in Freeman's field.' In 1905 she was living with her daughter, Lottie Higgins. All four individuals are featured in The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905), in the chapter titled, 'People Over Seventy in Our Parish September 1, 1903,' page 97, plate XIII, #15, 16, 28, 29]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905) See also item 2021-130 (Melvin Thrasher and Emily Drake Place, Goss Hill).]]>
Thrasher was the son of George M. and Hattie Lyman Thrasher. Guy Thrasher was his brother. The sample book was produced during the 1920s when H. B. Thrasher was living and working in Florida. The images are undated.

This appears to be Worthington Corners. The Lafayette Lodge can be seen in the distance. Unclear where this is taken from.]]> It is interesting that the birth was recorded in January 1868 yet the certificate is dated January 1869. Anticipate that one of the dates is in error.]]> item 2021-144. ]]>