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Benjamin Drake (November 28, 1794, May's Lick, Kentucky – April 1, 1841, Cincinnati) was a historian, editor, and writer born to Isaac Drake (1756–1832) and Elizabeth Shotwell (maiden; 1761–1821). His elder brother was the medical doctor and author Daniel Drake. Benjamin co-founded and for seven years was the editor of the Cincinnati Chronicle.
Literary work
Cincinnati in 1826. 1827
The life and adventures of Black Hawk: with sketches of Keokuk, The Sac and Fox Indians, and the late Black Hawk War. 1838
Tales and sketches, from the Queen City 1838
Sketches of the civil and military services of William Henry Harrison 1840
Life of Tecumseh: and of his brother The Prophet; with a historical sketch of the Shawanoe Indians. 1852
Family
Benjamin married Maria Ogden on December 19, 1818, they had seven children: Francis, Elizabeth, Jane, Benjamin, Marie, James Fitch, and George.
