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Arthur O. DRAKE, junior member of the contracting firm of DRAKE Brothers, which was formed in 1907 and which figures as one of the important business concerns of Dover, New Jersey, is a young man of talent and ambition and these two qualities joined with an aptitude for hard and consistent work are sure to win for him a high place in the business world.

A native of Morris county, Arthur O. DRAKE was born at Budd Lake, Mount Olive township, New Jersey, March 22, 1878. His parents, Aaron S. and Ellen A. (OGDEN) DRAKE, are both living and they maintain their home at Dover, where the father has won considerable renown as a contractor and builder. He is now in his seventy-third year and is living practically retired from the cares of an active business life.

In the public schools of Mount Olive township and in those of Budd Lake, Arthur O. DRAKE received his early educational training. In his eighteenth year he began to learn the carpenter’s trade under his father and he has since devoted his undivided time and attention to work of that nature. In November, 1896, he came to Dover and here was associated with his brother, George A., in carpenter work until 1907 when they organized the firm of DRAKE Brothers, now well known as a prominent contracting and building concern in this city. This firm controls a large and lucrative business and many fine residences and business buildings have been erected by the DRAKE Brothers. They have several men in their employ and are busy during the entire year.

March 8, 1902, Mr. DRAKE married Emma Robinson, daughter of George ROBINSON, of Dover. They have three children:

• Mildred E.,
• Edna M.,
• Gilberta.

Mr. DRAKE is a member of the K. of P. and of the G. F. The DRAKE residence is located on Princeton avenue and is modern in all its appointments.

This biography was transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003).

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