Mary Drake

     Mary was born circa 1615 in Skipton, Yorkshire, England. She was the daughter of Michael Drake of Skipton, Yorkshire, England. Mary married Jonas Wood "Halifax", son of Henry Wood and Prudence Atkinson, on 20 August 1635 in Skipton, Yorkshire, England. Jonas was noted as a "chapman"b which was a merchant, on his marriage license. She and Jonas were blessed with 3 children. It is assumed Mary died before before 1648 as her husband was remarried on this date. Her death probably occured closer to 1642.