Benjamin Drake
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For the fictional character, see Benny Drake.
Benjamin Drake (November 28, 1794, May's Lick, Kentucky – April 1, 1841, Cincinnati) historian, editor, and writer born to Isaac Drake (1756–1832) and Elizabeth Shotwell (maiden; 1761–1821). His elder brother was the physician and author Daniel Drake. Benjamin co-founded and for seven years was the editor of the Cincinnati Chronicle.