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IN 1871 he was with his parents and aged 1.  His father was (John J) Drake, aged 59 and a Bank Manager; his mother was Emily C Drake aged 25.  They were living in Greenwich, Woolwich, Kent

In 1881 he was with the same parents (Thomas T) and at school.

In 1891, listed at Fred W,  he was with his parents (John T) and an undergraduate at Oxford.

In 1901 not found.
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In 1911 he was a curate in Belgravia, living at 22 Belgrave Road London S W, St George Hanover Square, London:

First name(s)  Last name  Relationship  Marital status  Sex  Age  Birth year  Occupation  Birth place
Frederick William  Drake        Head  S  M  41  1870  Clerk in holy orders  Woolwich Kent
Francis Cyprian    Dickson      Brdr  S  M  24  1887  Clerk in holy orders  Eastchurch Kent
Ann                Groombridge  Serv  W  F  42  1869  Housekeeper           Kennington S E
Ruth               Groombridge  Serv  S  F  17  1894  Housekeeper           Fulham S W
Hilda              Fairweather  Serv  S  F  15  1896  Housemaid             Yoxford Suffolk

1911 ref: RG14PN462 RG78PN15 RD5 SD2 ED30 SN17
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I suspect the identification of his wife will require both their son’s birth certificate and Fredericks and her marriage certificate.
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There was a Frederick W Drake who died in 1930 in Sheppey, Kent.
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He wrote at least six religious books between 1911 and 1916.
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A note in the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 17 January 1931:

“A faculty has also been granted to Canon England and the churchwardens of Kirby Misperton to form a new baptistry in the church and to remove the font to the new baptistry, which is being furnished by parishioners and friends as a memorial to the late rev Canon Frederick William Drake who was rector of the parish from 1914-27 and who died last year.”

Definitely needs a late 1920s copy of Crockfords Clerical Dictionary.
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And from the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 17 August 1925:

“     NEW CANON OF YORK
“  The archbishop of York has appointed the Rev Frederick William Drake, rector of Kirby Misperton, to a canonry and prebendal stall in York Minster.
“  In making the announcement the Archbishop says “no work can compare in value with that of strengthening and enlarging the lpiritual life of the Church.  In this work Mr Drake by his books, sermons and addresses has taken a foremost share both in London and for the last eleven years in this diocese.  I am sure that the diocese will share my satisfaction in giving Mr Drake this special association with the Minster.”
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He was the victim of a fraud case.

From the Westerham Herald of 23 January 1915:

“      SECRET WEDDING FRAUD

“  HARD LABOUR FOR ADVENTURESS

“  A singular story was told in the Westminster Police-court on Tuesday when Frances Eglantine Cunningham, teacher of music, was sentenced to twelve months’ hard labour, and her mother discharged.  They were accused of obtaining money and goods by fraud.  It was stated that they came from Edinburgh in May last, and took lodgings at Effingham-street, Pimlico.  The younger woman, in a confidential way, informed her landlady that she was “living under a cloak,” and was the wife of the Rev. F. W. Drake, one of the clergy of St John’s church, Wilton-road, Pimlico.  Letters came to her addressed as the “Hon. Mrs Drake,” and she gave out that she had been married secretly, and that her husband’s family had declined to receive her.  She asserted that the Bishop of London was her husband’s cousin, and by this and many other representations as to large sums of money coming to her she obtained considerable credit and many loans.  It was stated that the imposture was supported by the exhibition of forged documents.
“  The Rev. Frederick Drake, formerly of St John’s, Wilton-road, and now Rector of Kirby Misperton, Yorkshire, said that all he know of the younger prisoner was that she came to him for spiritual help.  He was not married to her.
“  Mr Francis (the magistrate) said that the younger prisoner had written to him a long letter, in which she pleaded guilty to all the charges, at the same time declaring that her mother was innocent.  She was a most dangerous criminal, and had slandered many honoured clergymen.  He sentenced her to twelve months’ hard labour.  The elder prisoner was discharged.”
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His probable death:

Name:                         Age at Death (in years):  
DRAKE, FREDERICK WILLIAM      61  
GRO Reference: 1930  S Quarter in SHEPPEY  Volume 02A  Page 1097
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His probate index:

DRAKE the Reverend Frederick William of The Rectory East church Kent clerk died 18 September 1930  Probate London 2 June to Muriel Alice Drake.  Effects £854 18s. 6d.

This give his wife’s full name for the first time on a public document.
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Their marriage index:

First name(s)       Frederick W
Last name           Drake
Marriage quarter    1
Marriage year       1915
Marriage Finder     Frederick W Drake married one of these people
                    Muriel A Robinson
Spouse's last name  Robinson
District            St. George Hanover Square
County              London
Country             England
Volume              1A
age number          868
Record set          England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005
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She appeared for a Marriage Licence:

“DIOCESE OF LONDON

“APPEARED PERSONALLY Muriel Alice Robinson of the Parish of St Paul Knightsbridge in the County of Middlesex a Spinster of the age of twenty one years and upwards and prayed a Licence for the solemnization os Matrimony in the Parish Church of St Paul Knightsbridge aforesaid between her and Frederick William Drake of the Parish of Kirby Misperton in the County of York a Bachelor of the age of twenty one years and upwards and made Oath that she believeth that there is no impediment of Kindred or Alliance, or of any other lawful cause, nor any Suit commenced in any Ecclesiastical Court to bar or hinder the Proceeding of the said matrimony, according to the tenor of such Licence.  And she further made Oath, that she the said appearer hath had her usual Place of abode within the said Parish of St Paul Knightsbridge for the space of Fifteen days last past
  …  Muriel. a. Robinson
Sworn at 1, Dean’s Court, Doctors’ Commons
London, on the 23rd day
of October 1914
      Before me   H E Tayler
                  Ch. Clerk
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