Descendants of Richard Dukes,
Sr.
- please note, I have more information on this line than is shown here. Please
contact me if you are interested in my notes. See
Dukes Endnotes here.
Generation One
Richard Duke, Sr. was born Abt. 1547 in England, and died in
England. He married Martha Parker. She was born Abt. 1547
in England, and died in England. See the
Parker line.
Child of Richard Duke and
Martha Parker is:
i |
Richard Duke,
born 1567 in England; died in England. |
Generation Two
Richard Duke was born 1567 in
England, and died in England. He married Margaret Bassett,
daughter of Arthur Bassett and Eleanor Chichester.
She was born Abt. 1567 in England, and died in England. See
the Bassett line.
Child of Richard Duke and
Margaret Bassett is:
i |
Thomas Dukes,
Sr., born Abt. 1616 in Otterton, Devonshire, England; died
Abt. 1655 in James City Co., VA. |
Generation Three
Thomas Dukes, Sr. was born
Abt. 1616 in Otterton, Devonshire, England, and died Abt. 1655 in
James City Co., VA. He married Mary Barham Abt. 1641 in
England.
Notes for Thomas Dukes, Sr.: From
"The Heritage of Cleburn Co., Alabama,", in the 1600's, Thomas Duke
resided in County Kent England with his wife Mary Barham. Being
cloth or draper merchants and they came to America, landing in the
Virginia Colony." Record is documented that Thomas was in Nasemond
Co., VA, where he received a patent for 150 acres in Upper Norfolk.
On 5 Aug 1638 he received another 400 acres, In Oct 1638 he
received yet another 300 acres. By 1670, Thomas Dukes was deceased.
Child of Thomas Dukes and
Mary Barham is:
i |
Henry Dukes,
born Bet. 1640 - 1645 in James City Co., VA; died Bet. 1714 -
1718 in James City Co., VA. |
Generation Four
Henry
Dukes was born Bet. 1640 - 1645 in James City Co., VA, and died
Bet. 1714 - 1718 in James City Co., VA. He married Elizabeth
Taylor or Soane Bef. 1677 in James City Co., VA. She was born
Bet. 1640 - 1645. See the
Taylor line.
Notes for Henry Dukes: Henry Duke
was a Public Officer for James City County for the first time in
1680. He was given the title Captain as an Officer in the Militia.
In 1690 he was appointed Commissioner for taking subscriptions
toward the College of William and Mary. By 1694, Colonel Henry Duke
was a member of the House of Burgesses. He was given the title
Colonel because of his wealth and property ownership, and for
promoting social and governmental projects. Col. Henry Duke Esq.
was married to Elizabeth, and died early in 1714 (from Duke web site
at:
http://www.geocities.com/WallStreet/Market/4071/Duke.html
--
presumably taken from a Duke family history book, accessed 7-99)
From the book, "The Heritage of Cleburne Co., Alabama," Thomas Duke
had a son named Henry, who was born between 1640 and 1645. Henry
Duke became a Captain as an officer in the militia. He was
appointed Commissioner for taking subscriptions toward college
(William and Mary). Colonel Henry Duke's first appearance, was that
of a Public Official, in 1680, in James City County, Virginia. By
1694, Henry was a member of House of Burgess and wealthy. He was
given the name of Colonel because of his wealth, property ownership
and activity in promoting government and social projects.
There is a very large file on Col Henry Dukes on a Family Tree Maker
disk that also contains excerpts from the secret diary of Col
William Byrd - too much information to include here but very
interesting reading on a cold, dreary day when there isn't anything
else going on.
Child of Henry Dukes and
Elizabeth Soane is:
i |
James Dukes,
born Bet. 1670 - 1680 in James City Co., VA; died 1751 in
Charles City Co. or Brunswick Co., VA. |
Generation Five
James Dukes was born Bet.
1670 - 1680 in James City Co., VA, and died 1751 in Charles City Co.
or Brunswick Co., VA. He married Mary Elizabeth Byrd Aft.
1700 in Charles City Co., VA, daughter of William Byrd and Mary
Horsemanden. She was born February 26, 1682/83 in Westover, Charles
City Co., VA, and died Aft. 1754 in VA. See the
Byrd line.
Notes for James Dukes: The
"Dictionary of North Carolina Biography," edited by William S.
Powell, Univ. of North Carolina Press, vol. 2, D-G, states: "Recent
research and records now available support the contention by the
Duke family of Warren County, NC, that they were descendents of the
first Colonel William Byrd of Westover through his youngest
daughter, Mary. The twentieth-century publication of the second
William Byrd's Secret Diary makes clear that she was the wife of
JAMES DUKE of James City County and later of Charles City County,
VA. James Duke was himself a son of COLONEL HENRY DUKE of James
City County, a member of the council, and close friend and political
associate to both colonels Byrd (father and son) of Westover."
Notes for Mary Elizabeth Byrd: From
Page 40 of the Duke family by Evelyn Duke Brandenberger:
The
will of the elder Col. Willian Byrd, father of Mary, was written on
July 8, 1700, in which he gave 'to my youngest daughter Mary three
hundred pounds.' This clearly indicates she was not yet married,
especially in light of the fact that he refers to the two other
daughters as 'my daughter Mrs. Susan Brain' and to his 'daughter
Ursula' as the 'late wife of Robert Beverly.' For confirmation of
the marriage of James Duke and Mary Byrd the Duke family is again
indebted to Col. William Byrd (the second of that name and brother
of Mary Byrd) , who, obviously had a penchant for record keeping.
The secret diary of Col. Willian Byrd, deciphered and printed in
recent years, has provided much needed information of James Duke.
The Secret Diary of Col. William Byrd of Westover, 1709-1712, edited
by Louis B. Wright and Marion Tingling, makes it quite clear that
James Duke married Mary Byrd, sister of the second Col. William Bryd
of Virginia, that James Duke was the son of Col. Henry Duke, Esqr.
whom Col. Bryd visited often. Both Col. Duke and Col. Byrd were
members of the Council of Virginia. Notes in the above mentioned
diary reveal he frequently rode to his brother Duke's and together
they went 'over the river' to Col. Duke's. Col. Byrd would, on
occasion, spend the night with one or the other before returning
home or going on to Williamsburg, or to Queen's Creek where his
brother-in-law John Custis lived.
(John Custis was married to Frances Park, the sister of William
Byrd's wife, Lucy Park.)
Marriage Notes for James Dukes and Mary Byrd:
Notes from Linda Clement file per Pat Sweatman e-mail of 1 Apr 1999,
from Byrd family diaries:
"When Col Byrd found out about Mary's marriage to James Duke, he
disinherited her. He thought James was beneath her station. As
time went on he grew to like James Dukes and eventually put Mary
back in his will. She inherited 300 pounds in silver."
The
only problem with this e-mail is that it contradicts the statement
about her in the 8 Jul 1700 will where it's noted that "this clearly
indicates she was not yet married" unless this is the will Col Byrd
wrote before he knew about her marriage.
Child of James Dukes and
Mary Byrd is:
i |
Col. William
Dukes, Sr., born Abt. 1701 in Brunswick or James City Co., VA;
died Bet. 1773 - 1775 in Warren, Bute or Granville Co., NC. |
Generation Six
Col. William Dukes, Sr.
was born Abt. 1701 in Brunswick or James City Co., VA, and died Bet.
1773 - 1775 in Warren, Bute or Granville Co., NC. He married (1)
Thamar XXXX Abt. 1719 in Brunswick Co., VA. She was born Abt.
1703 in Brunswick Co., VA, and died Bef. September 1728. He married
(2) Elizabeth Bartholomew August 04, 1737.
Notes for Col. William Dukes, Sr.: A
hand-typed history of the Duke family of NC has been passed around
for many years. A copy still being circulated states that William
Duke, who died in NC, was reared by and lived with Col William Byrd
of Westover (e-mail of Pat Sweatman 15 Apr 1999 to Linda Clement).
It was assumed that his father wasn't up to raising him after his
mother died in 1704. Since William's grandfather died before his
mother, the Col William Byrd referred to must be his uncle.
Notes for Thamar XXXX: Some
researchers show her maiden name as Taylor but that has not been
proven.
Child of William Dukes and
Thamar XXXX is:
i |
Samuel Dukes,
Sr., born Bet. 1722 - 1725 in Brunswick Co., VA; died Abt.
1798 in Warren Co., NC or TN. |
Generation Seven
Samuel
Dukes, Sr. was born Bet. 1722 - 1725 in Brunswick Co., VA, and
died Abt. 1798 in Warren Co., NC or TN. He married Sarah Green
Bef. 1743, daughter of Nathaniel Green. She was born Bet.
1722 - 1725 in Brunswick Co., VA. See the
Green line.
Notes for Sarah Green: Some
researchers do not believe her maiden name to be Green.
Controversy on ancestors of Samuel
Dukes (born between 1722-1725 in Brunswick Co., VA) and Sarah
Green (born about 1722-1725 in Brunswich Co., VA.
There are several versions of who Samuel’s parents and grandparents
were and the controversy is raging on the internet. No one has any
documented proof of his heritage. Suggested reading is the
Duke/Dukes boards on Rootsweb.com, Ancestry.com and the
Genealogy.com Genforum message boards and world family trees. In
addition, some say his wife’s name was not Green.
Children of Samuel Dukes and
Sarah Green are:
i |
Thamar Dukes. |
ii |
Hardyman Dukes.
Notes for Hardyman Dukes: He was in the Revolutionary
War. |
iii |
Harrell Dukes. |
iv |
Sarah Dukes.
Notes for
Sarah Dukes: She had two children out of wedlock that were
adopted by her brother, Samuel in Butte Co., NC. Elizabeth
and William. They are listed under Samuel and Wennifred. |
v |
Sterling Dukes. |
vi |
Samuel Dukes,
Jr., born Bet. 1745 - 1754 in Sandy Creek, Granville (Warren
Co.), NC; died Bef. May 25, 1821 in Muhlenburg Co., KY.
My
line, more below. |
vii |
Brittain Dukes,
born Abt. 1746. |
viii |
Burwell Dukes,
born 1752. |
ix |
William Dukes, born June 10,
1754. Notes for William Dukes:
William and his brother Hardyman were in the Revolutionary
War. |
Generation Eight
Samuel
Dukes, Jr. was born Bet.
1745 - 1754 in Sandy Creek, Granville (Warren Co.), NC, and died Bef.
May 25, 1821 in Muhlenburg Co., KY. He married Winifred Bass
Bef. 1769, daughter of Jacob Bass and Anne Fuller.
She was born Bet. 1747 - 1755 in Granville Co., NC, and died Bet.
1839 - 1845 in Muhlenburg Co., KY. See the
Bass line.
Notes for Samuel Dukes, Jr.: Samuel
was a pioneer in Muhlenberg Co. (Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, Turner
Publishing, Paducah, KY 1996, p. 256, col 2, bottom). "The Dukes
family probably made the move from NC to TN and KY with a local
caravan headed that way. He was one of the first settlers to settle
in the Long Creek section of Muhlenberg, along with the Drakes,
Moores, and Wells families." (Muhlenberg County, Kentucky; p. 120,
col 1, center).
1810 Muhlenberg Co. census, pg 391:
Samuel Dukes - 1 male 10-15 (John), 1 male 16-25 (Jacob), 1 male >45
(Samuel); 1 female 26-44, 4 other free persons
1820 Muhlenberg Co. census, pg 143:
Samuel Dukes - 1 male >45; 1 female to 45; 1 person in
manufacturing; 3 male slaves >45; 3 female slaves to 14
1830 Muhlenberg Co. census, pg 84:
Winny Dukes - 1 male 5-10; 1 female 10-15; 1 female 70-80 (the young
male and female could have been grandchildren?)
Samuel's will was signed (by his mark) 13 Apr 1821 and probated in
the May 1821 Muhlenberg Co. court. The appraisal of his estate was
filed with the court 25 May 1821. Each of the children were named
and slaves were divided out except all were to stay with his wife,
Winny, until her death (he had acquired 8 slaves before his death).
Sampson and Young Dukes were named joint executors. There were
several court papers over the disagreements his descendents had over
these slaves. (Winifred lived to be very old. Papers were found
dated 1837 that stated she was about 90 years old.) (Muhlenberg
County, Kentucky, p. 120, center.)
Will of SAMUEL DUKES
Muhlenberg Co., KY Will Book 2, Page 495
In
the nam of god amen I Samuel Dukes of Muhlenberg County of State of
Kentucky being of sound mind & perfect memory do ordain this my last
will & testament Hereby Revoking all other hertofore by ("me" above
line and crossed out) maid and recommending my soul to God who gave
it to me and as to my worldly goods which it hath been pleas God to
bless me with I give in manner following Vz, My desire is that all
my Just debts be paid then I give and bequeath to my beloved wife
Winny Dukes three feather beds and firnature all So all the howshold
& Kitchen furniture also the land and plantation whereon I know live
during her natrel life or widowhood.
I
give and bequeath to my sun Young Dukes Two negrow gals Frank & Ann
all so one Chest and at the death of my Beloved Wife I then give and
bequeath to my sun Young Dukes the land and plantation wheron I know
live.
I
give and bequeath to my suns Sampson Dukes & Jacob Dukes two negrow
gals buh & Sarah. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth
Groves one negro gal Gils. I give and bequeath to my sun Gren Dukes
One negro Boy "John". I give and bequeath to my suns John Dukes &
William Dukes one negrow gal Sal. I give and bequeath to my sun
Benjamin Dukes One Negrow Woman Rose allso the land that Benjamin
Dukes did live on Containing 100 Acres. I give and Bequeath to my
Daughter Pashenee Williams one hunded dollars in Money. I Certify
that it is my desire that my Beloved wife Winny dukes shall keep all
the negrows hertofor given away in my will during her natrel life
then to goo to home they are devised to. I hereby Constitute &
appoint my suns sampson Dukes & Young Dukes my Joint Executors this
my last will and testament as herunto I have set my hand and fixed
my seal this 15th day April 1821.
Micajah Wells X (his mark)
John Crabtree Samuel Dukes
Muhlenberg County Pct
May County Court 1821
This last Will and Testament of Samuel Dukes, deceased, was
exhibited into Court by the Executors therein named and proved by
the Oaths of Micajah Wells and John Crabtree subscribing Witnesses
thereto and ordered to be Recorded.
Att
Charles L. Wing, Clk
Muhlenberg County Kentucky agreeable to an order of the County Court
of Muhlenberg to us directed we being first sworn have proceded to
appraise the personal Estate of Samuel Dukes deceased & Negrows,
this 25 day May 1821 Vz. as follows to wit.......... The appraisal
(filed in the Dukes notebook) included his animals, beds and
furniture, farm equipment and negroes:
One
Negro Woman Rose $350.00
One Negro Woman Beck $400.00
One Negro Woman Chels $400.00
One Negro Woman Sal $300.00
One
Negro Gal Frank
One
Negrow Gal Ann $200.00
One Negrow Gal Sarah $100.00
One Negrow boy John $120.00
The
appraisal was completed 3 Aug 1821 by M. Wells and John Crabtree.
It was then submitted to the Aug 1821 Muhlenberg Co. court and
recorded by Charles Wing, Clerk.
Notes for Winifred Bass: Some records show her born in
either Franklin or Warren Co. Franklin Co. and Warren Co. were
formed in 1779 from Bute Co. Bute was formed in 1764 from Granville
Co.
Winifred (and Samuel) went to KY after the revolution, while her
brothers and ancestors went to Watertown, (Wilson Co.?) TN -
probably due to some land grants/pension grants after the war.
From the Franklin County, NC probate papers of Jacob Bass (1794):
March the 21 Day 1795 then received of Mr. Theophilus Bass Adms, the
full part of my wife Fathers Estate and this shall be your Receipt.
Samuel Dukes, X his mark
Witness: Warren Bass
Samuel and Winifred raised two of his sister's (Sarah Dukes)
children that she had out of wedlock and were awarded to Samuel in a
Bute Co., NC court of law on 9 Feb 1779. One of the children was
Elizabeth Dukes, born about 1774 and the other was William, born
about 1776. On 8 Feb 1809, Elizabeth married Solomon Groves and
they had five children before Solomon died on 14 Feb 1820.
Elizabeth died before 1840:
Bute Co., NC Minutes of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
1767-1779:
9
Feb 1779 - Ordered that Elizabeth Duke and William Duke base born
children born of the body of Sally Duke be bound to Samuel Duke
until they attain to lawful age, the said Elizabeth being now five
years old and the said William three years old & to learn them to
read & write, and the boy planters business and the girl
housewifery. 153
From the "History and Genealogy of Old Granville, NC," Winnie may
have had a "base born" child named Jacob who was bound to one of the
Andersons in 1768 until he reached the age of 21. (If Winnie was
born ca 1755, she would only have been 13 in 1768.)
In
1837 Winnie was said to be about 90 years old (Muhlenberg Co., KY,
pg 120, center). That would put her birth year about 1747 instead
of 1755. In the 1830 census, Winny is listed as head of the
household and is shown as 70-80 (born 1740-1750).
Children of Samuel Dukes and
Winifred Bass are:
i |
Benjamin Dukes, born 1769 in NC; died Bet. 1850 - 1860 in
Muhlenburg Co., KY. |
ii |
Elizabeth Dukes, born Abt. 1774; died Bef. 1840; Adopted
child. She married Solomon Groves February 09, 1809; died
February 14, 1820. Notes for Elizabeth Dukes: She
was the illegitimate daughter of Samuel's sister Sarah and was
awarded to Samuel 8 Feb 1779 in a Bute Co., NC court. |
iii |
Sampson
Dukes, born Bet. 1775 - 1776 in NC; died Bef. July 1837 in
Muhlenburg Co., KY.
My line, see more below. |
iv |
William Dukes,
born Abt. 1777; died Abt. 1821; Adopted child.
Notes for William Dukes: He may not have come to KY with
Samuel and Wennifred since he was already old enough to be on
his own. He may have remained in NC or TN. He was the
illegitimate son of Samuel's sister Sarah and was awarded to
Samuel in a Bute Co., NC court 8 Feb 1779. |
v |
Green Dukes, born
Abt. 1780 in NC; died Abt. 1840 in Sagamon Co., IL.
He married Elizabeth Shutt June 01, 1812 in Muhlenberg Co.,
KY. Notes for Green Dukes: This couple went to Sangamon
Co., IL with Elizabeth's parents about 1829. Green died near
Auburn, IL in 1840 and Elizabeth returned to Muhlenberg Co.
after his death. They had a daughter Christina and a son
Henry who stayed in IL. Christina married Peter Gates. |
vi |
Jacob Dukes, born Abt. 1782 in NC; died Bet. 1860 - 1870. |
vii |
Patience Mahala Dukes, born 1785 in NC. She married XX
Williams. |
viii |
John Dukes, born
Abt. 1794; died Aft. 1830. Notes
for John Dukes: 1830 Muhlenberg Co. census: John Dukes,
2 males 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 30-40; 1 female 0-5, 2
females 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30. An e-mail
on the [email protected] posting by Kim ([email protected])
shows that John was born about 1769 and married Sena Elkins 4
Dec 1816 in Muhlenberg Co. If true, he didn't marry until he
was 47. The 1830 Muhlenberg Co. census shows that he was
younger (born between 1790-1800). |
ix |
Young
Dukes, born 1798 in Franklin Co., NC; died Bef. 1870 in New
Madrid Co., MO. |
Generation Nine
Sampson Dukes was born Bet. 1775 - 1776 in NC, and died Bef.
July 1837 in Muhlenburg Co., KY. He married Nancy XXXX Abt.
1800 in NC. She was born Abt. 1778 in NC, and died Aft. 1850 in
Polk Co., MO.
Notes for Sampson Dukes: His will was written 8 May 1837 and
probated in July court the same year after his death. It was
witnessed by Micajah Wells and David Dukes. David is not listed as
an heir. The will bequeaths everything to his wife Nancy and his
"five youngest daughters": Arminda, Polly (Mary), Cynthia, Messaniah,
and Nancy. There were several litigations concerning the value of
negroes left behind by Sampson's father, Samuel Dukes, Jr. (per "Muhlenberg
County, Kentucky," p. 119, col. 1). Some records found in the
Muhlenberg Co. Court House Circuit Court Records Room show that
Sampson and Jacob obtained their slaves while Winny was still alive.
Sampson supposedly sold his slave, Beca and her children, to Micajah
Wells but Micajah didn't take possession at the time of the sale.
After Sampson died Micajah was afraid he wouldn't get possession and
filed a suit.
Will of Sampson Dukes, Muhlenberg
County, KY, 8 May 1837:
Muhlenberg County Kentucky. This my
last will and testament. In the name of god command my spirit to
god who give it and my debts be paid first and all the remainder of
my Estate each and personal I give and bequeath to my beloving wife
Nancy Dukes during her natural life and at her death I give and
bequeath to my daughter Sintha Dukes one bed & furniture at the same
time I give and Bequeath to my daughter Missinies Dukes one bed and
furniture. I give and bequeath to my daughter Polly Dukes one bed
and furniture. I give and bequeath to my daughtter Nancy Dukes one
bed and furniture. I give and bequeath to my daughter Armindia
Dukes one bed and at the death of my mother, Winny Dukes, my will is
that my negro woman Beck and her children Lewrana and Temperence
shall be sold and the money arising from the sale of said negroes
one third I give to my wife Nancy Dukes the balance ___ divided
between all my children except Elizabeth Johnaton. my will is that
the one hundred acres of land that David Dukes now lives on shall be
sold to pay my debts my will is that the 200 acres of land I now
live on at the death of my wife Nancy Dukes shall be sold and the
money arising from the sale of land to be divided between my five
youngest daughters to wit Sintha Dukes, Missinier Dukes, Polly
Dukes, Nancy Dukes, Armindia Dukes also another tract of 19 acres
lying joining the said 200 acres to be sold and the money to be
divided between the same five girls as witness that I have hereunto
set my hand an affixed my seal the 8th day of may 1837. I appoint
my wife and David Dukes my Joint Executrix.
Micajah
Wells
Sampson Dukes
X his mark David Dukes
Muhlenberg County Pct
July County Court 1837
The foregoing last will & testament
of Sampson Dukes deceased was Exhibited into court & proved to be
the act & deed of the Said Sampson Dukes By the oaths of Micajah
Well & David Dukes the subscribing witnesses thereto March 25
thereupon admitted to and truly _______________.
Att
Charles Wing Clk
Notes for Nancy XXXX: Per "Muhlenberg County, Kentucky,"
p. 119, col 1, and other sources, Nancy is said to be Cherokee
Indian. That could be why no researchers have found her maiden
name. She was living with her daughter, Mesanniah, and SIL,
Constant C. Oglesby, in Polk Co., MO in 1850. She was age 72, born
NC.
Children of Sampson Dukes and
Nancy XXXX are:
i |
Lourany Susan
Dukes, born Abt. 1802 in NC. She married Frances Wells December 03,
1824. |
ii |
Ephraim Herrod
Dukes, born Bet. 1803 - 1804 in TN; died December 15, 1853 in Polk
Co., MO. |
iii |
David Dukes, born 1805 in TN; died
1866 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. |
iv |
Sally Dukes, born Abt. 1812. She
married Alfred G. Wells May 02, 1833. |
v |
Arminda Dukes,
born Abt. 1813. |
vi |
Elizabeth Dukes,
born Abt. 1814; died Aft. 1870 in Linn Co., SC. She married
Hines Johnson May 28, 1832 in Muhlenberg Co., KY; born 1803 in
Franklin Co., NC; died Bet. 1852 - 1856 in Polk Co., MO.
Notes for Elizabeth Dukes: Elizabeth and
Hines left Muhlenberg Co. in 1845 and moved to Polk Co., MO.
Elizabeth was anti-slavery and did not want her sons fighting
for the South. After Hines died, she moved the family to
Kansas, where she lived until she died after 1870 in Paris
Township, Linn Co., KS. Some believe because of her feelings
toward slavery, Sampson cut her out of his will.
Notes for Hines Johnson: The Johnson, Dukes, Wells and Drake
families came to Muhlenberg Co., KY by wagon train from
Franklin Co., NC in the late 1700s/early 1800s (before 1806).
They headed west around 1847 - Constant Oglesby and wife
Missiana, her brother Ephraim and his wife Nancy (sister of
Constant). Hines died between 1852-1856 and Elizabeth took her
family to KS by 1857. |
vii |
Courtney Dukes, born Abt. 1815 in KY;
died Aft. 1860 in KY. |
viii |
Mary "Polly" Dukes, born Abt. 1816.
She married Richard F. Wells. |
ix |
Cynthia Ann
Dukes, born Abt. 1824 in Muhlenberg Co., KY; died Bef. 1878 in
Christian Co., KY. My line, more
below. |
x |
Messaniah J.
Dukes, born Abt. 1825; died Aft. 1850. |
xi |
Nancy J. Dukes, born Bet. 1827 - 1828
in KY. She married Uriah Hunt
September 10, 1843. |
Generation Ten
Cynthia Ann Dukes was born Abt. 1824 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, and died Bef. 1878 in Christian Co., KY. She
married Benjamin Franklin Oglesby2,3,4 July
20, 1844 in Muhlenberg Co., KY5, son of Jacob
Oglesby and Permelia Crabtree. He was born Abt. 1814 in Christian
Co., KY, and died December 03, 1878 in Christian Co., KY.
Notes for Cynthia Ann Dukes:
7/12/00 Rootsweb.com WorldGen,
[email protected]. The Clements family chart shows that Cynthia
Ann Dukes was the daughter of Sampson Dukes, b: bef 1775 - 1776 in
NC. The mother is shown as Nancy ?, b: abt 1778. Shows Cynthia
married Benjamin Franklin Oglesby and they had one child, Newton J.
Oglesby. Her source is "Muhlenberg County, Kentucky"; Turner
Publishing, Paduca, KY, 1996, page 119, column 3. No other useful
info was found. The FTM WFT has detailed information beginning with
Col. Henry Dukes. Rootsweb.com under VA lists the 1704 VA tax
records. Henry (Sr. and Jr.) are listed as are Thomas (Sr. and
Jr.). Henry and Thomas are in different counties.
Notes for Benjamin Franklin Oglesby: Jo Brown is showing the marriage
date as 31 Dec 1844. She is also showing another marriage about
1865 to Lucy F. Cynthia was still with him (1870 census).
1850 Christian Co. census: #802
Benjamin F. Oglesby, age 36, farmer, KY; Cynthia, age 26, KY;
Crohorn, age 6, KY; William A, age 2, KY; Permelia, age 21, TN.
1860 Christian Co. Census - they
were not listed in Christian Co. or any other county that I've
found.
1870 Christian Co. Census: #271/271
Benjamin F. Oglesby, age 57, farmer, real estate $1200, personal
property $500, KY; Cintha, age 45, housekeeper, KY; Newton J., age
16, KY; Permelia, age 6, KY; William C., age 47, KY; Frances E., age
20, KY. {William was Benjamin's brother.}
Death record for B. F. Oglesby in
1878, age 65, son of J&P Oglesby, Christian Co. He is shown as
widowed.
Ky Land Grants, Vol 1, Pt 2, Chapter X (1836-1924).
B. F. Oglesby was granted 8-1/2 acres on Pond River [Book 65, Page
372] surveyed 16 Oct 1863. He was also granted 100 acres on
Pond River [Book 73, Page 467] surveyed 1 Sep 1864. See
separate files for other land transaction.
Children of Cynthia Dukes and
Benjamin Oglesby are:
i |
Cryhorn Decalve
"Crog"11 Oglesby, born February 1845 in Christian Co.,
KY; died July 13, 1924 in Logan Co., KY.
My line. |
ii |
William Anderson Oglesby, born Abt.
1848 in Christian Co., KY; died June 10, 1926 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. |
iii |
Newton Jackson Oglesby, born May 11,
1854 in Christian Co., KY; died January 30, 1926 in Muhlenburg
Co., KY. |
iv |
Permelia Jane Oglesby, born March 1864 in Christian
Co., KY; died January 16, 1952 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. |
From here see the
Oglesby line.
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