Albert Alexander Drake, Division Storekeeper, M.C.R.

Series: Elgin County Vertical File Collection - St. Thomas and its Men of Affairs series

History / Biographical: From St. Thomas and Its Men of Affairs (grammar and spelling are as originally published): Born in St. Thomas, 1846; son of Daniel and Christina Drake. His father was the first white child born in Elgin county. Engaged in the livery business with his father at an early age and continued with him until 1883; entered service of the Canada Southern Railroad as voucher clerk in the purchasing agent’s office in 1887 remaining there until 1883; appointed division storekeeper M.C.R. in 1883 and has served in that capacity for thirty-one years and under five different purchasing agents. Member Church of England; has been through all the chairs in Masonry and is now member No. 44; Master Workman, A.O.U.W.; member S.O.S.; S.O.E.; I.O.O.F. Married, May 11th, 1869, Miss Elizabeth McIntosh, of St. Thomas. There are two sons and two daughters. Residence: 31 Rosebery Place.

Scope and Content: Photograph of Albert Alexander Drake with the caption "A.A. Drake, Division Storekeeper, M.C.R.", published in "St. Thomas and Its Men of Affairs" alongside his biography, excerpt above. Photograph is on page 39 and his biography is on page 44.