Family/Spouse: Thomas Drake. Thomas (son of William Drake and Joan Merrylls, son of William Drake and Joan Merrylls, son of William Drake and Joan Merrylls) was born in 1582 in Elmstead, Essex, England; was christened on 2 Dec 1582 in Halstead, Essex, England; died on 20 Mar 1624. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]