David William Drake (November 23, 1834 – October 25, 1909) was a farmer, musician and the founder of the Stonewall Brigade Band.[1] He began the band with Edwin Cushing, and recruited A. J. Turner as the band's first director.[2] Drake moved to Staunton, Virginia in 1854. He married Kate Murat Slaughter, of Rappahannock County, on April 15, 1868.[3] 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.[4]
David W. Drake | |
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| Born | November 23, 1834 Stephens City, Virginia |
| Died | October 25, 1909 Staunton, Virginia |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Service/ |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1862 |
| Rank | Chief Musician, Sergeant major |
| Unit | Company Band, 5th Virginia Infantry Company L, 5th Virginia Infantry Company E, 1st Virginia Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Spouse(s) | Kate M. Slaughter |
References edit
- ^ Laura Peters. "Staunton community band marks 160 years". Fredericksburg.com.
- ^ "THE BANDS OF THE CONFEDERACY: AN EXAMINATION OF THE MUSICAL AND MILITARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE BANDS AND MUSICIANS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA" (PDF). Digital.library.unt.edu. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ Brice, Stonewall Brigade Band, p. 176