Joseph Drake | |
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| Born | June 14, 1806 Nicholas County, Kentucky |
| Died | November 24, 1878 (aged 72) Carroll County, Mississippi |
| Place of burial | 1 mi E of McCarley, Carroll County, Mississippi |
| Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
| Service/ | Infantry |
| Years of service | 1861 – 1862 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 4th Mississippi infantry Tilghman's 2nd Brigade Johnson's 3rd brigade |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War Battle of Fort Henry Battle of Fort Donelson |
Joseph Drake (June 14, 1806 – October 24, 1878) lawyer and plantation owner, was a Colonel in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War, who commanded a brigade in two major battles. He was also a member of the Mississippi Legislature before and during the war.