David W. Drake, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 23-Nov-1834
Place of Birth: Stephens City, Virginia, United States
Date of Death: 25-Oct-1909
Profession: military personnel
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About David W. Drake
- David William Drake (November 23, 1834 – October 25, 1909) was a farmer, musician and the founder of the Stonewall Brigade Band.
- He began the band with Edwin Cushing, and recruited A.
- J.
- Turner as the band's first director.
- Drake moved to Staunton, Virginia in 1854.
- He married Kate Murat Slaughter, of Rappahannock County, on April 15, 1868.
- The band became part of the 5th Virginia Infantry Regiment.
- He played a bugle, and was in the West Augusta Guard (Company L) before the band, and later in the 1st Virginia Cavalry.
- Jeb Stuart commended his volunteering to perform hazardous scouting duties across the Rappahannock River.
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