Person Sheet
NameNancy (Nannie) Elizabeth DUKE 
Birth11 Jul 1845, Polk Co., Georgia
Death17 Oct 1927, Cullman Co., Alabama
BurialSimcoe Baptist Church Cemetery, Cullman Co., Alabama
FatherWelcome Parks DUKE (1826-1911)
MotherLouisa Carolyn HAMRICK (1828-1890)
Spouses
Marriage14 Oct 1875, Polk Co., Georgia
ChildrenWelcome Duke (1876-1948)
Louise “Lula” Elizabeth (1877-1878)
Tinza “Tinnie” Irene (1879-1969)
William Edward (1881-1945)
Ida Bertha (1884-1964)
Robert Newton (1888-1972)
Notes for Nancy (Nannie) Elizabeth DUKE
1920 census: enumerated in the household of her son, William Edward NIX.
Notes for Francis Marion (Spouse 1)
His given name, “Francis Marion”, was most probably derived from Francis Marion (1732-1795), Revolutionary War Brigadier General and South Carolina Senator.
American Revolutionary soldier, known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion was born at Goatfield Plantation in St. John Berkeley Parish in 1732. He was a planter and Native American fighter before joining (1775) William Moultrie's regiment at the start of the American Revolution. In 1779 he fought under Benjamin Lincoln at Savannah and escaped (1780) capture at Charleston by being on sick leave. Marion organized a troop (1780), which, after the American defeat at Camden in the Carolina campaign, constituted the chief colonial force in South Carolina. Engaging in guerrilla warfare, he disrupted the British lines of communication, captured scouting and foraging parties, and intimidated Loyalists. His habit of disappearing into the swamps to elude the British earned him his nickname. When Nathanael Greene had succeeded in ousting the British from North Carolina (see Carolina campaign), his lieutenant, Light-Horse Harry Lee, brought reinforcements to Marion, and they took part together in several battles, notably that at Eutaw Springs (Sept. 8, 1781). After the war, Marion served in the South Carolina senate, where he advocated a lenient policy toward the Loyalists. (Source: http://www.lpitr.state.sc.us/marion.htm)
Pvt Francis Marion Nix, Company G, 40th Regt, Georgia Voluntary Inf Regt, Haralson Co., Ga. “Haralson Defenders”, Army of Tennessee. Enlisted as Private at Buchanan, Ga., on 4 Mar 1862. Pension records show that he was detailed for hospital duty June 1863. Captured April 1865. Discharged Meridian, MS.
1850 Census: located in Fayette Co., Georgia, with wife Elizabeth R., children: Mary E., Frances A., David O., & Virgil A.
1860 Census: located in Haralson Co., GA., with wife Elizabeth R., children: Mary, Frances, David, Virgil, Joel, & Susan
1870 Census: located in Carroll Co., GA., with wife Elizabeth R., children: Virgil, Joel, & Susan
1880 Census: located in Carroll Co., GA., with wife Nancy E., children: Virgil A., Welcome D., & Tenzi I.
1880 United States Census
Household:
Marital Birthplace
Name Rel Status Sex Race Age place Occup Father Mother
Francis M. NIX Self M M W 58 GA Farmer GA GA
Nancy E. NIX Wife M F W 35 GA Housekeeper GA GA
Virgil A. NIX Son S M W 30 GA Farmer GA GA
Welcome D. NIX Son S M W 3 GA GA GA
Tenzy I. NIX Dau S F W 1 GA GA GA
Source Information:
Census Place District 1152, Carroll, Georgia
Family History Library Film 1254137
NA Film Number T9-0137
Page Number 14C
1900 US Census
1900 > GEORGIA > HARALSON > WACO Series: T623 Roll: 203 Page: 304
Surname Given Name Age DOB Sex Race B-place State County Location
NIX FRANCIS M 79 Jun 1821 M W GA GA HARALSON WACO
Nancy E. (wife) 54 Jul 1845 F W GA
William E.(son) 18 Jul 1881 M W GA
Ida B. (dau) 16 Jan 1884 F W GA
Robert N. (son) 11 Sep 1888 F W GA
Duke Family Cemetery is located south of Cedartown, GA, in Polk County in front yard of a home.
American Revolutionary soldier, known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion was born at Goatfield Plantation in St. John Berkeley Parish in 1732. He was a planter and Native American fighter before joining (1775) William Moultrie's regiment at the start of the American Revolution. In 1779 he fought under Benjamin Lincoln at Savannah and escaped (1780) capture at Charleston by being on sick leave. Marion organized a troop (1780), which, after the American defeat at Camden in the Carolina campaign, constituted the chief colonial force in South Carolina. Engaging in guerrilla warfare, he disrupted the British lines of communication, captured scouting and foraging parties, and intimidated Loyalists. His habit of disappearing into the swamps to elude the British earned him his nickname. When Nathanael Greene had succeeded in ousting the British from North Carolina (see Carolina campaign), his lieutenant, Light-Horse Harry Lee, brought reinforcements to Marion, and they took part together in several battles, notably that at Eutaw Springs (Sept. 8, 1781). After the war, Marion served in the South Carolina senate, where he advocated a lenient policy toward the Loyalists. (Source: http://www.lpitr.state.sc.us/marion.htm)
Pvt Francis Marion Nix, Company G, 40th Regt, Georgia Voluntary Inf Regt, Haralson Co., Ga. “Haralson Defenders”, Army of Tennessee. Enlisted as Private at Buchanan, Ga., on 4 Mar 1862. Pension records show that he was detailed for hospital duty June 1863. Captured April 1865. Discharged Meridian, MS.
1850 Census: located in Fayette Co., Georgia, with wife Elizabeth R., children: Mary E., Frances A., David O., & Virgil A.
1860 Census: located in Haralson Co., GA., with wife Elizabeth R., children: Mary, Frances, David, Virgil, Joel, & Susan
1870 Census: located in Carroll Co., GA., with wife Elizabeth R., children: Virgil, Joel, & Susan
1880 Census: located in Carroll Co., GA., with wife Nancy E., children: Virgil A., Welcome D., & Tenzi I.
1880 United States Census
Household:
Marital Birthplace
Name Rel Status Sex Race Age place Occup Father Mother
Francis M. NIX Self M M W 58 GA Farmer GA GA
Nancy E. NIX Wife M F W 35 GA Housekeeper GA GA
Virgil A. NIX Son S M W 30 GA Farmer GA GA
Welcome D. NIX Son S M W 3 GA GA GA
Tenzy I. NIX Dau S F W 1 GA GA GA
Source Information:
Census Place District 1152, Carroll, Georgia
Family History Library Film 1254137
NA Film Number T9-0137
Page Number 14C
1900 US Census
1900 > GEORGIA > HARALSON > WACO Series: T623 Roll: 203 Page: 304
Surname Given Name Age DOB Sex Race B-place State County Location
NIX FRANCIS M 79 Jun 1821 M W GA GA HARALSON WACO
Nancy E. (wife) 54 Jul 1845 F W GA
William E.(son) 18 Jul 1881 M W GA
Ida B. (dau) 16 Jan 1884 F W GA
Robert N. (son) 11 Sep 1888 F W GA
Duke Family Cemetery is located south of Cedartown, GA, in Polk County in front yard of a home.