Source 1. The American Genealogist: : John Drakes English Connections;

Source 2. In Search of the Families of The Mary & John. Resided in Short hampton Lodge, Oxford County, England; His will: 16 Dec 1647. He called the Earl of Danby his master. He asked to be buried in the north aisl of Dantesey Church, Wiltshire, England. His wife was to enjoy for life, the manors of Great & Little Langley.

Source 3: Will of brother Thomas Drake of Wiscombe, Esq. Will proved London, 24th Sept 1661: Thomas mentions his brother Action: Item I: I give unto my sonn Alexander all those lands called Highley lately desended unto me by the death of my brother Action Drake, lying in the parish of Wittney in the co. of Oxford, and now in the possession of Mr Croker...