United States Representative Directory

John Reuben Drake

John Reuben Drake served as a representative for New York (1817-1819).

Republican
New York
District 15
Former

New York

Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State New York

Representing constituents across the New York delegation.

District District 15

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1817-1819

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

John Reuben Drake (November 28, 1782 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, New York – March 21, 1857 in Owego, Tioga County, New York) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

As a member of the Republican Party representing New York, John Reuben Drake contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office. John Reuben Drake’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history, participating in the democratic process and representing the interests of constituents.