Priscilla Holmes Drake

Priscilla Holmes Buell Drake (June 18, 1812 - February 11, 1892) was an American suffragist.

Early life Priscilla Holmes Buell Drake was born in Ithaca, New York, on June 18, 1812. She was the youngest child of Judge Samuel/Salmon Buell (1764–1828) and Joanna Sturdevant, both of Cayuga County, New York. Judge Buell was a man of much intellectual vigor and marked attainments. He held several important offices in his State, and as senator served more than one term with De Witt Clinton, Martin Van Buren and others of distinction. Judge Buell moved with his family from New York to Marietta, Ohio, where he was held in great esteem.

Her nephew was Civil War Major General Don Carlos Buell.