James Drinker

BirthABT 1756 - Prob Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death23 Sep 1756 - Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

MotherRachel Reynear Reyners Renier

FatherJohn Drinker

Born in Prob Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on ABT 1756 to John Drinker and Rachel Reynear Reyners Renier. James Drinker passed away on 23 Sep 1756 in Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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John Drinker
1732 - 1800

Rachel Reynear Reyners Renier
1730 - 1822

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First name meaning for James

The name James is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who takes the place of another." In the biblical context, Jacob was a significant figure in the Old Testament, known for his twelve sons, who became the progenitors of the twelve tribes of Israel

Last name meaning for Drinker

The surname "Drinker" has its origins in the Middle English word "drinken," which means to drink. It is believed to have been a nickname for someone who either drank a lot or perhaps someone who served drinks, such as a tavern keeper or a brewer. The use of surnames based on occupations or characteristics was common in medieval England, and such nicknames often evolved into hereditary surnames over time

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