Samuel Gardner Drake was an eminent American

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 antiquarian

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Drake was born in Pittsfield

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, New Hampshire

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. His father, Simeon Drake, was initially a farmer

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 like his four brothers, but sold his homestead in 1805 to open a store in neighboring Northwood

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. His mother, Love Muchmore Drake (née

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Tucke) was the daughter of a minister. Drake was named Samuel after his mother's eldest brother, Samuel J. Tucke, and the middle name

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 Gardner derives from Samuel J.