GA Record Abstracts for the Duke(s) Surname II

Data Abstracts of the Georgia Duke(s) Families II by Joe Lineberger
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Volume Two:

1850 Census Jackson County, GA:

Henry Duke    68 M        Farmer        GA
Polly        55 F               GA
John        14 M               GA
Miriam    12 F                GA
Susan        10 F               GA

Henry Duke = Mary Stephens Jan 1, 1807 Jackson County, GA. [I suspect that this Henry is the Henry Duke, Jr., son of Henry and Lettice Duke of Wilkes County, GA. The older Henry was hung by the British after the unsuccessful attempt to retake Augusta, GA.]

Wayne County, GA Marriage:

Sarah Dukes = Nimrod Raulerson Apr 22, 1820

Bryan County, GA Marriages:

F. H. Dukes = E. F. Futch    July 6, 1879
Joel Dukes = Ann Strickland    Mar 26, 1867
John A. Dukes = Alice F. Davis        Sep 7, 1881
M. E. Dukes = Susan A. Strickland    Apr 24, 1867
Norman L. Dukes = Susan A. Denmark    Nov 22, 1897
W. P. Dukes = Minnie Kneipert        apr 25, 1875
Eliza Ann Dukes = W. H. Strickland    Oct 2, 1867
Frances L. Dukes = M. A. Gibson    Aug 1, 1883

Colquitt County, GA Marriage:

W. B. Dukes = Ella Dekle Dec 15, 1880

1807 GA Land Lottery:

John Duke Tattnall County Stafford's Dist. Dist 19, Lot 62 Baldwin County

Tattnall County, GA. Oct. 7, 1836. Estate of Aaron Mattox, dec'd appraised by James Underwood, Albert Duke, Archibald Hodges.

Liberty County, GA Marriages:

Nancy Dukes = Henry H. Baxter Nov 29, 1859
Elizabeth Ann Dukes = James T. Wilkerson Aug 18, 1853

Tattnall County, GA Marriages:

Harriett Duke = John E. Elliott Jan 15, 1822
Mary Duke = Abraham Strickland Sep 19, 1839

Decatur County. GA Marriages:

Henry Dukes = Sarah Ann Sheffield Feb 14, 1861
Mary Jane Dukes = John Lunn Sr. April 2, 1857

"History of Brooks County". Folks Huxford., p. 117:

"Private E. Dukes. Sep 7, 1861. Co. C 61st Ga. Reg. (after war, became a minister in Fla.)"

1880 Census of Brooks County, GA - Quitman

H. C. Dukes    30
M.M.        18    wife

C. I. Dukes    33
Avis        20
Nellie        4

1199th District

Mary Dukes 58

1230th District

Moses Dukes        55
Sarah            45
John            16
William        14
Laura J.        10
Edward        8
Minnie            5

Elvin M. Dukes    29
Millie            25
Henry            Oct 1879

Folks Huxford's Personal Notes:

"Moses Dukes married an Edwards, became owner of 5 lots. Math married Miss Wadkins, dau. of Joel Moore. Thos. was club-footed due to snakebite."

Bethel Primitive Baptist Church - Brooks County, GA:

"Elijah Dukes was baptized Sep 6, 1834. dismissed by Letter July 1855.
Mary Dukes (she was a deaconess) dismissed by Letter Aug 1855."

Hickory Head Cemetery - Brooks County, GA

Mary Nell Dukes Oct 31, 1938 Mar 13, 1941
Wm. Jerry Monroe Dukes July 2, 1885 June 6, 1933

[Just wanted to let Duke(s) researchers know that there are two Duke collections of interest that a serious researcher might want to look at. These are the Robinson Collection located in the Georgia Archives in Atlanta, GA and the Curry Collection located in the college library at Chapel Hill, NC.

Ms. Robinson was a genealogist from Coweta County in the early part of the 20th Century. She accumulated a thick folder on Duke(s) mainly in the central GA area. I have read through most of it but is quite thick. Has data from interviews of people long deceased.

The Curry sisters were professional genealogists in the early part of the 20th Century from Washington, DC. Did quite a bit of work for people trying to prove their relationship to Washington Duke of NC in order to inherit part of the tobacco fortune. Some Ga material. Not as lengthy as the Robinson collection but interesting. I have read through it. Joe ]

Brooks County, GA:

Crown Hill Cemetery:

Joseph Z. Duke Apr 15, 1880 Apr 28, 1955

Evergreen Cemetery:

Ella V. Ward, wife of William Dukes Nov 1, 1867 Dec 3, 1890

Thomas County, GA: Boston Cemetery:

Edward Dukes July 13, 1868 July 30, 1921

1830 Census Lowndes County, GA:

Nancy Dukes 3 males, 4 females.

[Note: She is believed to be the widow of John Duke, the blacksmith of Bulloch County, GA]

1840 Census of Lowndes County, GA:

Jonathan Dukes    4 males, 2 females
Jesse Dukes        2 males, 7 females
Matthew C. Dukes    4 males, 4 females
Elijah Dukes        4 males, 7 females

1850 Census of Lowndes County, GA:

Jonathan Dukes    38    M    GA
Elizabeth        36    F    GA
Silas E.        12     M    GA
Mary Ann        10    F    GA
Sophronia        8    F    GA
William D.        6     M    GA
Mitchell W.        4    M    GA
Sarah J.        2    F    GA
Jonathan        6/12    M    GA

Edward C. Dukes    38    M    GA
Nancy            36    F    GA
Martha Ann R.        16    F    GA
Caroline C.        12    F    GA
John W.        11    M    GA
George R.        10    M    GA
Elias C.        8    M    GA
Julia Ann A. M.    6    F    GA
Edward T.        4    M    GA
Henry Clay        9/12    M    GA

"A History of Rome and Floyd County", G. M. Battey, Jr., 1922,

p. 365: "Central Grove District -- This part of Floyd County was settled in 1854, Jimmie Duke and his family being the first settlers. Mr. Duke bought 160 acres of land at the intersection of the O'Brien and Central Grove Roads for a gun valued at $25.00. His son, Lumpkin Duke, was a prominent man in the neighborhood and raised a large family, the boys of which engaged in the sawmill business. Two of his sons, Lumpkin and Tom Duke, are now living in Rome and are still engaged in the same kind of work."

p. 365 con't: "Jim Duke's brother, Green R. Duke, settled on what is known as the Green Duke place in 1860. His son, Martin M. Duke, who is now living in this neighborhood, is the oldest living descendant of the original settlers. Martin M. Duke gave the land on which the Central Grove School was built in 1900. The institution was known as the Duke school house for many years. Mrs. Henry D. Littlejohn, one of his daughters, lives near the school."

p. 414: "Joseph A. Duke, Pvt. Sardis Volunteers, CSA
William C. Duke, Pvt."

p. 381; "Floyd Infantry: 2nd corporal, J. P. Duke"

Co. H, 50th GA Reg. CSA (did not record county)

Miles Dukes
Wyatt Dukes

1870 Census Pike County, GA:

#1637
William Duke    20    M W    Farmer        Arkansas
Elizabeth    19    F W            Alabama
James M.    7/12    M W            GA

#1638
Thomas Duke    44    M W            GA
Amanda    26    F W            GA
Terrell        10    W M            Arkansas
Lula        6     F W            GA
Frances    1    F W            GA

[Note: Thomas was a son of Green Duke and Nancy Jane McKee. He married (1) Mary Ann Adams and moved to AR then came back apparently when she died. He then married (2) Amanda C. Gardner and later moved back to AR.]

1910 Census Upson County, GA:

Dukes, ? C. Head 24 GA GA GA
Carrie Wife 20 GA GA GA

Colquitt County, GA:

Jonathan M. Dukes Justice of Peace District 1151 Mar 11, 1859 - Sep 22, 1859
Matthew C. Dukes Treasurer Jan 24, 1873

Upson County, GA:

Co. D. 13th Ga Reg.:

Private Anderson Dukes

[Note: son of Joseph Duke and 2nd wife Nancy Graham. Grandson of Stephen Duke and 2nd wife Sarah Webb. Anderson married Malisse M. Lumpkin - no issue]

Darling Duke married Mary Jane Stewart on Dec. 18, 1846.

[Note: Darling Duke was from Camden District, SC]

Clarke County, GA Poor School Records, 1823 & 1827:

Massa Duke: Allen, Edington and William

Walton County, GA Marriages:

Charles E. Duke = Martha Cotton    Dec 16, 1832
James Duke = Minerva Hightower    Feb 22, 1829
Thomas Duke = Mary Ann White    Aug 2, 1829

Washington County, GA Marriage:

Yancey McVey = Jane Duke Nov 19, 1835

Antioch Primitive Baptist Church (Allophoochee) - Echols County, GA:

Br. Duke and wife joined church, Saturday before 3rd Lord's Day in February, 1865.

[Note: This is William Green Duke and Elizabeth Angeline Cole from Pike County, GA]

1840 Census - Pike County, GA, 896th Dist:

John E. Duke

1 male under 5
1 male 30 and under 40
1 female under 5
1 female 30 and under 40

[Note: brother to William Green Duke and son of Green Duke and Nancy Jane McKee]

Taken from "Georgia's Roster of the Revolution":

John Taylor Dukes, Sr. - Certificate of Col. E. Clarke, 3rd Apr, 1784, that he served as a soldier in the Batt. of Minute Men, though not an inhabitant of the State and prays for 250 acres of land in Washington County.

James Dukes - Certificate of Col. E. Clarke, 3rd Apr 1784, that he served in the Batt. of Minute Men, though not an inhabitant of the State. Prays for land in Washington County. Granted to the Heirs.

Taylor Dukes - Certificate of Col. E. Clarke, 24th Apr, 1784, that he is entitled to a bounty and prays for same in Washington County.

Bounty Surveys:

John Taylor Duke, Sr. 287-1/2 acres. Washington County bounded N. wm. Hammock, E. M. Williamson. Lot 413. Warrant 2208 May 17, 1784.

John Taylor Duke. 287-1/2 acres (2nd bounty). Washington County bounded N. College lands, E. vacant, S. Williamson, W. Hammock. Lot 414. Warrant 631, May 17, 1784.

John Taylor Duke. 287-1/2 acres. Washington County bounded N. vacant, E. Elijah Clarke, S. Jno. Heard, W. M. Williamson. Lot 412. Warrant 599, June 8, 1784.

Taylor Dukes. 287-1/2 acres. Franklin County bounded all sides vacant, north fork of Oconee river. survey 201, Oct. 4, 1784.

Rehobeth Church Cemetery, Spalding County, GA:

Oscar M. Duke    Mar 14, 1877    Jan 8, 1954

Robert Lee Duke    Oct 12, 1875    Nov 25, 1964
Mary Ellen Sims    July 30, 1874    Feb 19, 1939
Edward Troy Duke    Dec 26, 1902    June 3, 1969

William Walter Duke    Oct 9, 1870    July 19, 1950
Lillian Carter        July 24, 1881    June 18, 1969
Walter Ellis Duke    Sep 20, 1914    Nov 4, 1919

Monroe A. Duke    May 3, 1859    Feb 14, 1923
Mattie A. Duke    Mar 17, 1856    Mar 23, 1940
E. Winston Duke (son)    Dec 6, 1899    Jan 16, 1924
Annie Dean Duke    Nov 24, 1891    July 15, 1967

Philamon F. Brown    Sep 8, 1875    Apr 30, 1959
Willie Duke        Feb 28, 1889    Sep 21, 1975

Marshall Otis Duke    Sep 13, 1889    Feb 27, 1910
Sanford H. Gabrielle    Sep 9, 1884    Dec 14, 1929
Anna Duke        Oct 25, 1892    June 12, 1972
Edgar O. Reid        July 10, 1911    Sep 24, 1946

John G. Duke        Jan 21, 1841    Dec 6, 1906
Susie J. Duke        May 28, 1839    June 5, 1909
J. W. Duke        Jan 28, 1861    May 11, 1908
Miss Mattie Duke    Dec 26, 1873    Sep 16, 1940

1850 Census of Marion County, GA

A Henry Duke, age 31, b. SC, wife Martha and family are found in HH 103.
A Lewis Duke, age 29 b. SC, wife Mary and family are found in HH 104.
A Darling Duke, age 44 b. SC, wife Mary and family are found in HH 130.
An Enoch Duke, age 46 b. SC, wife Sarah and family are found in HH 160.
A Meredith Duke, age 42 b. SC, wife Elizabeth and family are found in HH 230.
A Sarah Duke, age 33 b. SC & family are found in HH 664.

Darling Duke married Mary Jane Stewart on December 18, 1846 in Upson County, Ga.

July 25, 1801. Burke County. Frederick Duke applies for Adm. of Joel Duke. Columbian Museum and Savannah Advertiser:

Jan 1, 1802. Burke County, GA. Christiana Duke applies for Adm of the Estate of Benjamin Duke, dec'd. Columbian Museum and Savannah Advertiser

Burke County Tax Defaulters for 1790:

Daniel Dukes

June 7, 1836. Gwinnett County. John F. Martin, guardian of Emily Duke, illegtimate, applies for leave to sell lot 212 in 11th Dist. of Troup County. The Southern Recorder

Sales of Personal Property by Adm.: - Hancock - Keziah Dukes; R. B. Fletcher, Jas. Head. November 6, 1816. Adv. Date. Date of Sale December 27, 1816. Source Unrecorded. Possibly The Southern Recorder

Baker County. John Taylor, guardian of Martha Dukes, a minor, applies for leave to sell her interest in lot 23, 15th dist. of Lee now Sumter Co. May 15, 1838. Source Unrecorded. Possibly The Southern Recorder

Book of Writs. Bryan County, GA Records:

1828 John Dukes and wife Seny vs Cuyler & Jemima Sapp.

Bryan County, GA. Inferior Court Book (1793-1828):

Added to Jury William Dukes [no date]

Henry Duke was a signer of a letter, dated 5 July, 1777, from Wilkes County to the Continental Congress which sought the removal from Command of Gen. McIntosh. Chronicles of Wilkes County [GA], p. 441:

Miscellaneous Wilkes County, GA records:

Henry Dukes served as a petit juror on August 27, 1779 trial of James Mobley and was excused for "Sundry good Reasons".

Wilkes County, GA records, folio 76-78:

11-19-1779 Henry Duke was a purchaser at estate sale of D. Hinton.

"In September of 1780, an unsucessful attempt was made to retake the town of Augusta from the British. "Those of the Americans whose wounds would not allow them to be removed, were left in the town. Captain Asby, with twenty-eight others, fell into the hands of the enemy. He and twelve of the wounded prisoners were hanged on the staircase of the White House. Henry Duke, John Burgamy, Scott Reeden, Jordan Ricketson, and others were also hanged." White, G. (1854). Historical Collections of Georgia. New York: Pudney & Russell, p. 609.

"...Taking a calculated risk, he [Col. Cruger] left his post at Ninety-Six in the charge of militia Colonel Moses Kirkland, and on September 16 [1780] he put his regulars in motion for Augusta [GA]. At daybreak of the 18th, Cruger's column...reached the banks of the river opposite the MacKay House [White House]. As soon as their arrival was detected, the rebels abandoned the seige and fled in rout order. They ' were so precipitate in their flight', reported Cruger, 'that we had only a few chance shot at them on the Wing'. By the time the head of the relief column crossed the river, remnants of Brown's garrison had sallied out from the McKay House and captured a number of rebel prisioners. One of these, Henry Dukes of the Ceded Lands, was instantly hanged." Georgia Historical Quarterly, Vol. LVIII, No. 4, Winter, 1974, p. 434:

Will of Henry Duke. To son Charles 500 acres of land wherever he chooses, slaves, etc. To daughter Mary Duke, cows, household goods, etc. when she is 17. To son Thomas a slave Ben "if he can be got" and 400 acres of land where he chooses, my brother Thos. Duke to exchange above slave. I give to my loving Son Henry Duke...Two hundred Acres of Land lying near Will Cathern bought of Sanders Walker and bought of Charles Wade..."Saddle and bridle to a dau. of Nancy Cups, surposed to be my..." "Honored father and mother to live with my children." Brothers Thomas and James Duke, and Stephen Heard, executors. Signed 4-4-1780. Probated 11-14-1782. Burel Smith, John Cole, and John Legett, testators. Wilkes County, GA Wills, Folio 24.

"Appraisal. 4 January 1783 of the estate of Henry Duke. [s] John Satterwhite, Joseph Davenport and Francis Davenport."
The Wilkes County [GA] Papers 1773-1833, p. 220:

RESOLVED:, that the Governor do give a draft upon the Treasury in favor of Lettice Duke, widow of Henry Duke and three children; for four years allowance amounting to sixty four pounds, granted by act of Assembly, passed 10th January, 1782, and that the same be charged to the Contingent fund.” Minutes of the Executive Council [Georgia], p. 750:

Bounty certificates and other records within the files of certificates for the Georgia Revolutionary War Minutemen. National Archives, Washington, D.C.:

"The State of Georgia
Lettice DUKE         Dr
To four years Provision made by a Law Pass'd at Augusta (in favor of Widows who Lost their Husbands in the Lat Contest) in January 1782 64.20£

       I do hereby certify that Henry DUKE was Killed in November Eighty and left three children under ten years of age[.]

The above children are all her living[.]

/s/ Daniel COLEMAN    /s/ Jno. LINDSAY
                                     Elijah CLARK Col.
                                     Daniel COLEMAN, J. P."
[On the reverse] "Order given 26th Novr. 1784."
Minutes of the Executive Council [Georgia], p. 750:

"...the said land was laid out to the said Henry Dukes, the said land adjoining the town of Washington in the county of Wilkes and the said Dukes having paid for, marked out and lawfully surveyed...and had proceeded to erect and build on that part of the tract of land aforesaid a Log Cabin and cultivated said tract of land...from the time of the survey aforesaid until the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty and the said Henry Dukes in the year last aforesaid then being a refugee and in the service of the state of Georgia was killed and being so killed and dying intestate left four infant children and a widow to wit: Charles Dukes, Miriam, Thomas, and Henry Dukes and Lettice Dukes the widow of said Henry Dukes, dec'd...which said Miriam Dukes hath since intermarried with Jeremiah Russell who is now one of your petitioners..." [Henry Duke left a Will and the statement about his dying intestate is false!]
State of Georgia Misc. Papers

William and Tolar [Taylor] Duke appraised the estate of William Sizemore on May 1, 1784. Reference: Wilkes County GA Records, Folio 26.

Thomas Duke and wife Elizabeth to Mordecai Hill 200 acres originally granted 1785 to said Duke. May 1, 1786. James Rutledge, John Duke, Mary Arnold, testators. Reference: Wilkes County GA Deed Records, p. 85.

Ben Pettee, planter to Taylor Duke power of attorney to sue for and receive a certain slave, Jack, supposed to be somewhere in N.C. October 7, 1786. John Talbot, Mary Triplett. Reference: Wilkes County GA Deed Records, p. 86.

7-15-1787    John Taylor Dukes of Wilkes County, planter, to Micajah Williamson of same for 100 pounds sterling good and lawful money of the state, 3 tracts of land of 2871/2 acres each in Greene County, granted to the said Dukes 1-15-1785. Signed: John Taylor Dukes. Witnessed by: Reuben DeJernatt, David Terrell, Fielding Rucker. 2-26-1789. Proved by David Terrell before Will Terrell, J.P. Recorded 2-28-1789. [Note: These tracts were located on Shoulderbone Creek next to University of GA tract. ] Reference: Greene County, GA Deed Book 1, p. 265.

Taylor Duke to Bedford Brown. 350 acres on Fishing creek. Dated 12-3-1788. Reference: Wilkes County, GA Deed Record, p. 9.

October 21, 1789. The Heirs of James Dukes of Wilkes County to Charles Teas of said county for 70 pds. lawful money, 2871/2 acres in Washington County on the waters of the Richland Creek adj. line of Col. Saml. Alexander. Reference to a grant made on 7-25-1787. Signed Edmond (X) Duke. Wit: Matthew Stone, Joseph Teas, Wm. Teas. Proved by Wm. Teas on 5-4-1795 in Oglethorpe County before Burl. Pope, J.P. Reference: Greene County, GA Deed Book 2, p. 174.

August 4, 1791. William Duke of Wilkes County to William Green of Warren Co. N.C. for 50 pds. sterling, 2871/2 acres on waters of Shoulderbone Creek bounding SE by Willis POPE, SW by William Hammett's land now William Green's, N by William Green; granted to said Duke 7-25-1787. Signed: William Duke. Wit: D.Criswell, J.P. , William G. Gilbert, J.P. William Green acknowledges that William Duke defends the rights, title, etc. only from himself, heirs, etc. Wit: Sanders Walker, Wm. G. Gilbert, Rob. Christmas. Recorded 11-25-1791. Reference: Greene County, GA Deed Book 1, p. 535.

5-2-1792 Thomas Duke and Josiah Jordan ask that a guardian be appointed for Nancy Broughton, 5 years old. Reference: Inferior Court Minutes, Wilkes County, GA.

William Dukes, John Rutledge, and George Owens were testators of the will of James Johnson. 11-16-1792. Reference: Wilkes County GA Wills.

5-11-1801. Will of Gideon Anderson. To son William, daughter Keziah Dukes, son Martin, daughter Polly Ann Cooper, daughter Patty, son Charles, heirs of my daughter Susannah Butler, son James. Daniel Price and Ganaway Martin, executors. Daniel Price, John Querns, and William Martin, testators. Reference: Wilkes County GA Will Records, p. 34.

Charles Duke, deceased. Dolly Duke was appointed Admx. on 7-9-1805. Reference: Inferior Court Minutes, Wilkes County, GA. p. 111.

Charles Duke was appointed guardian of Nancy, orphan of Nathan Ballard, deceased. 8-8-1805. Reference: Minutes of Inferior Court, Wilkes County, GA, p. 262.

10-20-1808 Polly Dukes was a legatee of her father James Shearer. Her mother was Anne. Siblings: William Shearer, Susannah Shearer, John Shearer, Nancy Shearer, Elijah Shearer, and Anna Steele, the dau. of Eve Steele. Reference: Wilkes County Wills, p. 106.

James Duke was a testator for will of John Tarver. Probated 1-7-1811. Reference: Wilkes County Wills. Reference:

Charles Duke and Allen Maberry issued a caveat against estate proceedings of Robert Snelson, deceased. Inferior Court Minutes, Wilkes County, GA. p. 123. 11-27-1815.

Will of William Pearman: To wife Isabella, daughters Polly and Sally Duke, son Robert, Samuel, William, Weakly, daughters Susanna and Elizabeth. William, Weakly, and Elizabeth called minors. Simon Walker and sons Robert and Samuel, executors. Dated 3-17-1817. Mary Walker, Sanders Walker, and William Albert, testators. Reference: Wilkes County GA Deed Record, p. 90.

Inventory of Sale of Estate of William Pearman. 2-6-1821. Henry and James Duke, Susannah H., Weakley J. and Robert Pearman and Hiram Buckley purchased slaves. Sale on Feb. 1, after the death of the widow, Isabella Pearman. Reference: Wilkes County Estate records, p. 156.

Henry Duke. War of 1812 Pension Application. Served in Capt. Merriwether's Co., GA Militia from August 23, 1813 to March 1, 1814. Also served in Capt. John B. Jerrydoor's Co., GA Militia in the Indian War for 12 months from 1796 to 1797. Married Mary Matthews on December 17, 1834 in Clarke county, GA. Resided 1851 thru 1886 in Jackson County. Soldier died May 15, 1859. Widow died before March 13, 1886, both in Jackson County. Reference: Pension Applications W.O. #11603, W.O. #37678, W.C. #27593, B.L.W. # 46619-80-50 and #13278-80-55; [Note: This Henry Duke is often confused with another Henry Duke who died in Butts County, GA]

James H. Duke. War of 1812 Pension Application: No certificate. Service in Capt. McDonald's or McDonough's Co., Ga Militia. Widow: Mary Duke. Reference: W.O. #38182.

James Duke. War of 1812 Pension Application: No certificate. Service in Capt.'s Gunn and Walker Co.'s, GA Militia. Widow: Nancy S. Duke. Reference: W. O. 41951.

Estate of Jonathan Davis, dec'd.   William Davis, executor. Paid legacies of Jesse and Zachariah Phillips, sons of Milly Phillips, paid Jos. T. Duke in right of his wife, paid John Davis, paid Samuel S. Simmons in right of his wife, paid Jesse Goss, atty. for Susanna Goss, paid Jas. Hitchcock, paid Wm. Goodall, atty. for Lucy Goodall. Reference: Early Records of Wilkes County. Grace Davidson. p. 218.

Aristotle Duke and Chas. Cotesworth Pinckney Duke, minor received two draws each in the 1819 GA Land Lottery while living in Killgore's District of Wilkes County. Reference: Early Records of Wilkes County, GA. Grace Davidson. p. 332.

Charles Duke of Gordon's district of Wilkes County drew 490 acres in Land lot 43, Section 5 of Irwin County and 250 acres in Land lot 115 in Section 10 of Hall County. Reference: The 1820 Land Lottery of Georgia. The Surveyor General's Office. Atlanta, GA

Epps Duke was security for Thomas Glass administrator of John Glass, deceased. Dated 11-26-1822. Reference: Wilkes County Wills, p. 69.

"WHEREAS, it has been represented to this Board by Mary Sizemore, that she has since the departure of her husband, who has joined the British Troops, been plundered by a number of persons of the property she had in possession; and prays that proper persons may be appointed to take charge of the same in order that justice may be administered to his creditors.

RESOLVED, That Alexander Ottery and Henry Dukes be appointed Commissioners to take charge of the property of William Sizemore and require all persons having in their possession any part of the same to deliver it into their hands." Minutes of the Executive Council [GA], 9 May 1780

May 1, 1784. Abner Legett, William and Tolar [Taylor] Duke appraised the Estate of William Sizemore. One Bounty Certificate and household effects. Wilkes County, GA Probate Records, Folio 26

Henry Sizemore, orph. of William, dec'd, Thomas Duke appt. gdn., dismissed June 1802. Oglethorpe County, Inferior Court. Georgia Intestate Records. Holland, p. 286:

Children of Elizabeth Angeline Cole and William Green Duke:

Mrs. Mollie Lineberger        Dead
     Mrs. Lula Hunter                   Six children
     Mrs. Nannie Zeigler                Four children
     Mrs. Mertie Polk                   One child - Dead
     Mr. Tom Lineberger                 Four children
     Mr. Mead Lineberger                Two children
     Mr. Obie Lineberger                Four children
     Mr. Charlie Lineberger   Dead
     Mr. Green Lineberger     Single
     Mr. Clarance Lineberger                             (31)

Mr. John Dukes                Dead
     Mrs. Mattie Paulk                  Five children
     Mr. Will Dukes           Single
     Mr. Jim Dukes                      Three children
     Mr. Tom Dukes                      Four children
     Mr. Robert Dukes         Dead
     Mrs. Mollie Rooks                  Three children
     Mrs. Annie Mullis                                   (20)

Mrs. Letha King               Dead
     Mrs. Lizzie Manning                Two children
     Mrs. Bertie McIntyre               Three children
     Mrs. Letha DeVane                  Two children
     Miss Carlie King         Single                     (12)

Mrs. Mattie Register          Dead
     Mr. Josh Register                  Three children
     Mr. Jonah Register       Dead                        (6)

Mrs. Nan Leseur               Dead
     Mrs. Lucy Cornwall       Three dead - Four living
     Mr. Mack Leseur          4 children - 4 grandchildren
     Mr. Will Leseur          Six children - one dead
     Mrs. Mattie King         One
     Mr. Tom Leseur           Three children
     Miss Annie Leseur        Single
     Mr. Drew Lesuer          Single
     Mrs. Emma Fletcher       Eleven - 3 grandchildren
     Mr. Ben Lesuer           Single                     (49)

Mr. Elijah Dukes              Five children - one dead

Mr. Charlie Dukes             Three children

Mr. Green Dukes               Five children

Mr. Robert Dukes              Two children

Mr. Tom Dukes                 Three children             (24)
                                                    142 Total

Mrs. H. W. Cain, Yatesville, GA, R.F.D. # 2 [Mrs. Cain nee Nancy Cole was sister to Elizabeth Angeline Cole and compiled this written record. Mrs. Cain died 11 October, 1917 and was buried in the Cole cemetery in Lamar County, GA.] [Notes in bracket supplied by Joseph W. Lineberger, who transcribed this written record on 21 May, 1992]

May 5, 1818, Joseph Duke and Benjamin Cannefax appointed Commissioners of Roads in Capt. Fannin's District. Miscellanous Morgan County Records

March Term of 1820 Superior Court: "We...present Benjamin Canafax, for retailing spiritous liquors without license in said County. Witnesses: Charles Duke and David Duke." Miscellaneous Walton County Records

1827 Land Lottery of Georgia:

Morgan County: Duke, Sidney Canifax's 33 16 Lee

Crown Grant, Original Georgia Papers:

On 16 November, 1773, "Henry Duke of South Carolina" received liberty to settle on land "ceded to His Majesty." The family of Henry Duke, at that time, consisted of a wife, three sons, and two daughters. Henry was granted 1000 acres of land at the head of Fishing Creek "where Michael Cups cut logs." This is in present day Wilkes County, Georgia.

Notes on Dukes in Walton County, Georgia

Court Minutes, Walton County, Georgia: Charles Duke was a Grand Juror in 1819

Charles Duke, James Duke, and T. Duke lived in that part of Jackson County which was annexed into Walton County. Wayfayers in Walton

William Duke was a merchant in Walton County in 1819. Wayfayers in Walton

"Georgia, Walton County. Whereas, Archibald Bilboa and Henry Duke, apply to me for letters of administration on the estate of Elijah Burgess, late of said county, deceased...Given under my hand at office, this 16th February, 1821. Job Smith, C. C. O." Issue of March 20, 1821, Georgia Journal

"Swindling.--I forewarn all persons from trading for a promissory note of hand, given by myself, and made payable to James Duke and Henry Duke, of Walton County, for $600.00...the same being fraudulently obtained from me. John B. Coy." Issue of June 26, 1821, Georgia Journal

"Georgia, Walton County. Whereas Mary Duke and Alexander Walden, make application to me for letters of administration on the estate of John Duke, late of said county, deceased...Given under my hand at office, this 9th day of June, 1821. Job Smith, C. C. O." Issue of June 26, 1821, Georgia Journal

William Duke of Walton County purchased from Silas Gamons of Jones County on 24 September, 1821 a tract consisting of 250 acres in Lot 53 of 1st District of Walton County. Testators: Thomas Duke, Charles (X) Duke, and James (X) Duke. Page 109, Deed Book CD, Walton County, Georgia

David Duke of Walton County purchased from Seth Williams of Jones County on 11 January, 1822 a tract consisting of 250 acres in Lot 61 of the 1st District of Walton County. Page 54, Deed Book E, Walton County, Georgia

Charles Duke of Walton County purchased from James Dismuke of Putnam County on 19 August, 1822 a tract consisting of 250 acres in Lot 138 of the 7th District of Walton County. Signed: Jas. Dismuke Page 280, Deed Book CD, Walton County, Georgia

Edmond Duke of Walton County purchased from Matthew Watkins of Hall County on 17 March, 1823 a tract consisting of Lot 118 in the 3rd District of Walton County. Signed: Matthew (X) Watkins. Page 284, Deed Book CD, Walton County, Georgia

William Duke of Walton County purchased from James Socwell of Houston County a tract consisting of 250 acres in Lot 34 in 1st District of Walton County. Witnessed by Robert McByde before James Duke, J. P. Signed: James Sockwell. Page 317, Deed Book CD, Walton County, Georgia

Charles Duke of Walton County purchased from James Knight of Morgan County on 20 November, 1823 a tract consisting of 125 acres in Lot 84 of the 1st District of Walton County. Witnessed by D. Duke before D. M. McIver, J. P. Signed: James (X) Knight. Rachael Knight released right of dower. Page 10, Deed Book E, Walton County, Georgia

Allen Dukes of Walton County purchased from Elisha Durden of Walton County on 1 November, 1824 a tract consisting of 250 acres in Lot 114 of the 2nd District of Walton County. Page 65, Deed Book F, Walton County, Georgia

Charles Duke of Walton County purchased from Henry White of Clarke County on 25 August, 1826 a tract conisting of 125 acres in Lot 94 of the 1st District of Walton County. Witnesses: Thomas Duke and James Duke. [Walton County Deed reference not recorded]

Thomas Duke of Walton purchased from Thomas M. Duke of Putnam County on 29 December, 1831 a tract consisting of 225 acres in Lot 22 of the 1st district of Walton County. Witness: Daniel Johnson. Signed: Thomas M. Duke Deed executed in Putnam County. Page 279, Deed Book J, Walton County, Georgia

William Duke of Walton County purchased from Orsbon S. Furlow, Executor of Estate of David Furlow on 13 March, 1837 a tract consisting of one-half of land lot 348 in Walton County. Witnesses: John S. McCulloch before George Ivey,
J.P. Signed O. T. Furlow. Page 149, Deed Book M, Walton County, Georgia

Henry T. Duke of Clarke County purchased from David Cannade of Clarke County on 1 February, 1832 a tract consisting of 202-1/2 acres in Lot 408 of the 9th District of Walton County. Witnesses: Glenn Phillips and Jno. W. Wood. Page 280, Deed Book M, Walton County, Georgia[Note: I believe that this was Henry Duke, Jr., son of Henry and Lettice Duke]

Tapley Duke of Walton County purchased from Henry T. Duke of Jackson County on 7 February, 1839 a tract consisting of Lot 408 of the 9th District of Walton County, formerly Henry. Witnesses: R. W. Pentacost and George B. Wood. Signed: Henry T. Duke. Page 285, Deed Book M, Walton County, Georgia [Note: I suspect a relationship between Tapley or Tarpley or Toply Duke and Henry T. Duke. I have always wondered if Lettice Duke, the wife of Henry Duke of Wilkes County and the mother of Henry Duke, Jr., was nee a Tarpley or Tapley]

Tapley Dukes of Walton County purchased from Giles S. Whitten of Walton County on 5 May, 1850 a tract consisting of 50 acres in the Northeast corner of Lot 411 in the 9th District of Walton County. Wittnessed by P. C. Greeson before H. L. Williams, J. P. Signed: Giles S. Whitten Page 419, Deed Book P, Walton County, Georgia

Green R. Duke, Jr. administrator of the estate of John Y. Carter, deceased received from John Carter on 19 April, 1866 a Quit Claim Deed for "the benefit of the family" for 250 acres in Lot 106 in the 4th District of Walton County. Witnesses: Wm. S. Barrett and Wm. C. Shelnutt, Jr. Signed: John (X) Carter. Page 65, Deed Book T, Walton County, Georgia [Note: I suspect that these people lived in Jackson County, GA]

Thomas Duke and James Duke were named as brothers in the Will of Henry Duke, executed 4 April, 1780. They were also appointed as executors of the will. Probated 14 November, 1782. Folio 24, Will Record, Wilkes County, Georgia

Thomas Duke was granted 200 acres of land on Long Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia in 1785. Page 498, Book GGG, Georgia Land Grants

Thomas Duke received an additional 83 acres of land in 1786 on Dry Fork of Long Creek adjoining his previous grant of land. Page 539, Book GGG, Georgia Land Grants

Thomas Duke and wife Elizabeth sold to Mordecai Hill on 1 May, 1786 the 200 acres orginally granted 1785. Witnessed by John Duke, James Rutledge, and Mary Arnold. Page 85, Deed Book A, Wilkes County, Georgia

Thomas Duke purchased on 6 March, 1786 from Glen Owen, 300 acres in Wilkes County. Page 77, Deed Book A, Wilkes County, Georgia

Thomas Duke and Stephen Heard sued Philemon Franklin and had the property of said Franklin sold to pay Stephen Heard and Thomas Duke. Dated 18 July, 1786. Note on the reverse side explains that 200 acres on Soap Creek were sold on 3 November, 1786 to Charles Duke. Signed: N. Coats, Sheriff. Page 152, The Wilkes County Papers 1773-1833 compiled by Robert Scott Davis, Jr.

Thomas Duke bought on 18 March, 1787, 360 acres on Long Creek from James Rutledge and wife Ann. Page 39, Deed Book CC, Wilkes County, Georgia

Thomas Duke, as executor of the estate of Henry Duke, was sued on 24 April, 1787 by John Pope. The property of Henry Duke, dec'd to be taken from James Dunkin, Stephen Heard, and Thomas Duke to be sold to pay John Pope. Signed: H. Mounger, Pro. and Benj. Catching, CWC. Page 169, The Wilkes County Papers 1773-1833 compiled by Robert Scott Davis, Jr.

Thomas Dukes, guardian of Henry Dukes, Thomas Dukes, Charles Dukes, Lettice Dukes, the widow of Henry Dukes, deceased petitioned the state to recover lands which had been part of a Royal grant before the Revolutionary War and the legal rights had been lost. 7 June, 1791. Original State Papers, State Archives, Atlanta, Georgia

Thomas Duke returned the following in the 1791 Tax List in Captain William Duke's District of Wilkes County, Georgia: 4 1/2 polls, 7 slaves, and 300 acres. He also returned for the estate of Henry Duke, Dec'd. 1791 Tax List of Wilkes County, Georgia

Thomas Duke, Esq. was shown as a Revolutionary Soldier in Oglethorpe County, #1418 with 2 draws. Georgia Genealogical Magazine, Vol. 95, page 29

Thomas Duke witnessed a deed executed by Lambeth Hopkins on 22 November, 1792. Deed Record, Oglethorpe County, Georgia

Thomas Duke et al execute a release of bond for 300 acres on 7 February, 1794 to George Barber et al. Page 14, Deed Book A, Oglethorpe County, Georgia

Thomas Duke was appointed Justice of Peace in Oglethorpe County on 28 March, 1796. Miscellaneous Records, Oglethorpe County, Georgia

Thomas Duke and his wife Elizabeth of Oglethorpe County on 16 April 1797 sold 200 acres in Wilkes County on Dry Fork of Long Creek to Ichabod Reeves. Page 258, Deed Book RR, Wilkes County, Georgia

Thomas Duke, Sen. of Oglethorpe County and Matthew Stone of Jackson County purchased on 26 December, 1796 from William Stokes and Nancy, his wife, a tract of 300 acres on the Oconee River near John Gorham's line. Originally granted to John Freeman 15 March 1789. Page 87, Deed Book AB, Jackson County, Georgia

Thomas Duke and his wife Elizabeth of Oglethorpe County on 27 December 1797 sold 200 acres on Dry Fork of Long Creek in Wilkes County to Josiah Jordan. Page 3, Deed Book XX, Wilkes County, Georgia

Thomas Duke, Sen. of Oglethorpe County and Matthew Stone of Jackson County on 12 January, 1798 sell to Jno. Barnett 300 acres of land originally granted 13 March, 1787 to John Freeman. Page 132, Deed Book AB, Jackson County, Georgia

Thomas Duke of Oglethorpe purchased on 12 March, 1802, a tract 50 acres more or less on Waters of Hardeman creek. Witnessed by: David Castleberry, William (X) Morgan and Nancy (X) Morgan. Page 59, Deed Book D, Jackson County, Georgia

Thomas Duke and his wife Elizabeth conveyed on 12 March, 1802 a tract of 200 acres along the Buffalo Fork of Long Creek adjoining Jordan and Betsy Marshall in Oglethorpe County. Witnessed by: James Duke, T. Traylor, and Bird Parks. Page 194, Deed Book H, Oglethorpe County, Georgia

Thomas Duke of Oglethorpe County conveyed on 15 March, 1802, a tract of 15 acres of land on Dry Fork of Long Creek adjoining said Thomas Duke, Sr. on Oliver's line in Oglethorpe County to Josiah Jordan. Witnessed by: Issac Collier and John Gresham. Page 346, Deed Book 3, Oglethorpe County, Georgia

Thomas Duke, Sr. of Oglethorpe County conveyed on 7 September, 1802, a tract of 150 acres bounded by Thomas Morgan, Lumpkin and George Trash and a tract of 45 acres originally granted James Duke on 5 November, 1801 bounded by Morgan's and Trash's line to Samuel Tait. Witnessed by: George Trash and Thos. Morgan. Page 197, Deed Book D, Oglethorpe County, Georgia

Thomas Duke, Esq. of Oglethorpe County conveyed on 2 February, 1803 a tract of 280 acres being the North end of a tract where said Duke formerly did live in Oglethorpe County on Dry Fork of Long Creek adjoining other lands of the said Duke and lands of Holmes, Reeves, and Josiah Jordan to Pitt Milner of Oglethorpe County. Witnessed by: Stinson Hale and Samuel Tait. Page 378, Deed Book D, Oglethorpe County, Georgia

Thomas Duke of Oglethorpe County received a conveyance by James Duke on 24 September, 1803 of a tract of 450 acres on Buffalo Creek bounded by Lumpkin's and George Trash's line and on to an oak near Samuel Tait, granted said James Duke on 25 March, 1801. Witnessed by: Henry Duke and Abram Eason. Page 371, Deed Book E, Oglethorpe County, Georgia

Thomas Duke of Oglethorpe purchased on 10 August, 1805 a tract from Thomas Camp of Jackson County of 80 acres more or less on Marberry's creek wherein James Dukes now lives. Witnessed by Thomas Morris and John Black. Page 375, Deed Book D, Jackson County, Georgia

Thomas Duke, Esqre of Oglethorpe County participated in the 1805 Land Lottery and drew two blanks. 1805 Land Lottery Records, Surveyor General's Office, State Archives, Atlanta, Georgia

Thomas Duke, Sr. conveyed on 3 May, 1806 to William Arnold a tract of 110 acres on Dry Fork Creek. Page 159, Deed Book E, Oglethorpe County, Georgia

Thomas Duke married Nancy Morgan of Jackson County, Georgia on 1 May, 1808. Marriage Records, Jackson County, Georgia

Thomas Duke and wife Nancy of Morgan County conveyed to Ferdinand Phinizy a tract on Buffalo Fork of Long Creek, Indian Creek, and the Mill Pond bounded by Thomas Duke, Jr. consisting of the main part of 1000 acres granted Benjamin Allen in 1787 including the lands purchased by said Thomas Duke, Sr. with all improvements. Witnessed by: Welcome Parks, Bird Parks, James Jordan, and Thos. Burdett. Page 450, Deed Book E, Oglethorpe County, Georgia

Thomas Duke of Morgan County conveyed on 22 March, 1813 a tract of 50 acres on Hardeman's creek to David Burks of Jackson County. Ref: Page 60, Deed Book H, Jackson County, Georgia

Thomas Duke, Sr. of Morgan County conveyed on 3 January, 1814 to John T. Duke of Morgan County a tract of 50 acres of land being the North corner of lot 37 "...where William Duke now lives". Witnessed by: John Morgan and ??? Spaiks. Ref: Page 36, Deed Book D, Morgan County, Georgia

Thomas Duke of Morgan County in 1818 conveyed to Henry Duke of Morgan County a tract consisting of Lot 23 in the 19th District "...whereon the said Henry Duke now resides". Witnessed by: James Duke, Clatan Leals, and Joseph T. Duke. Page 423, Deed Book F, Morgan County, Georgia

Thomas Duke of Morgan conveyed to Charles Duke of Morgan on 12 July, 1820 a plot consisting of one-half of a tract of land..."in Taylor Duke's clearing..." Page 200, Deed Book GG, Morgan County, Georgia

Thomas Duke, Sr. purchased items on 19 December, 1829 at an estate sale of John P. Duke, dc'd. Estate Records, Morgan County, Georgia

Notes concerning William DUKE, Sr.:

William Duke was a resident of Wilkes County, Georgia in the latter part of 1776, and entered service of the State Troops of Georgia under Col. John Stewart, Captain Henry Duke, and Lt. Elijah Clark. Upson County, Georgia Minute Book 5, page 320

"The petition of William Dukes was read setting forth (see same). ORDERED, That this day week Blessingame Harvey do attend this Board in order to make his defence to the same, with such wittnesses as may be necessary." Minutes of the Executive Council [GA], April 23, 1780

"WHEREAS Blessingame Harvey hath this day appeared to answer the complaint made against him by William Dukes relative to two negroes. ORDERED, that the determination of this matter be referred till this day fortnight." Ibid, May 5th, 1780

"Mr. Dukes and Mr. Harvey having attended agreeable to the order of the 5th of May instant, by their Councel and having been heard relative to the matters set forth his petition. RESOLVED, That the said William Dukes be referred to a Court of law for his remedy." Ibid, May 19th, 1780

William Duke, Taylor Duke, and Abner Leggett appraised the estate of William Sizemore of Wilkes County on May 1, 1784. Wilkes County, Georgia Estate Records, Folio 26

William Duke and wife Winniford on 11 May, 1785 sold Thomas Wynne of Richmond County 350 acres of land in Wilkes County granted said William Duke 15 March, 1785. Page 80, Deed Book AA, Wilkes County, Georgia

William Duke served as a Grand Juror during the July term of 1790 Superior Court of Wilkes County, Georgia. Page 186, The Wilkes County Papers 1773-1833 compiled by Robert Scott Davis, Jr.

William Duke lived near Obadiah Wynne, a Mr. Creswell, and John Simmons on Fishing Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia in 1794. Book MM, folio 212-13, Wilkes County, Georgia Deed Record

William Duke of Wilkes County on 4 August, 1791 sold William Green of Warren County, N. C. 287 1/2 acres of land on Shoulderbone Creek which he had been granted on 25 July, 1785. Page 535, Deed Book 1, Greene County, Georgia

William and Winniford Duke on 27 July, 1793 sold William Arnold 200 acres on Long Creek. Page 23, Deed Book A, Oglethorpe County, Georgia

William Duke et al gave George Barber et al on 7 February 1794 a deed of bond release for 300 acres of land. Page 14, Deed Book A, Oglethorpe County, Georgia

Wm. Duke was named by the Superior Court on 7 January, 1796 to arbitrate a land dispute between Jno. Moss and Lawrence Briars. Superior Court Minutes, Jackson County, Georgia

Wm. Duke and Josiah Motton [Morton] of Jackson County on 1 May, 1796 purchased 690 acres of land on the North fork of the Oconee River from Wm. Low and Fanny his wife. Page 34, Deed Book A&B, Jackson County, Georgia

William Duke was a juror for the January term of 1797 Superior Court in Jackson County, Georgia. Court Minute Book, Jackson County, Georgia

William Duke was appointed Justice of Peace for the 9th District of 2nd Battalion of Jackson County. Court Minute Book, Jackson County, Georgia

William Duke was listed on Tax roll in Stewart's District of Oglethorpe County in 1798. Page 12, Tax Digest of Oglethorpe County, Georgia:

William Duke on 10 May 1799 bought Josiah Morton's share of the 690 acres on the North fork of the Oconee in Jackson County that they had purchased on 1 May, 1796 from William Low and Fanny his wife. Page 80, Book A, Clarke County, Georgia

William Duke and Winnifred his wife of Jackson County sold 690 acres on the North fork of the Oconee River on 23 February, 1800 to Wm. Low of Columbia County. Page 43, Deed Book A, Clarke County, Georgia

William Duke, of Jackson County, purchased on 10 May 1800 from Charles Dougherty and wife Rebecca 444 acres of land on the North fork of the Oconee River and Shoal Creek. Deed Book A&B, Jackson County, Georgia

William Duke and Winneford his wife of Jackson County on 15 May, 1800 sold to Samuel Ewing of Wythe County, Virginia 90 acres of land situated on the head of McCartney's branch in Jackson County. Page 351, Deed Book A&B, Jackson County, Georgia

William Duke was listed on the Tax rolls in Jackson County, Georgia in Lloyd's district in 1801. 1801 Tax Digest, Jackson County, Georgia

William Duke of Clarke County purchased, on 28 February 1802, 200 acres of land situated on Dove's Creek adjoining Duke's line from William Hopkins and Issac Treadwell. Witnessed by Solomon Hopkins, Issac Williams, and David Duke. Page 139, Deed Book A, Clarke County, Georgia

Wm. Duke was listed on the Tax Rolls in Greer's district of Clarke County, Georgia in 1802. 1802 Tax Digest, Clarke County, Georgia

William Duke was a defaulter of taxes in William Camp's district of Jackson County in 1803. 1803 Tax Digest, Superior Court Records, Jackson County, Georgia

William Duke of Clarke County on 11 February, 1804 sold 62 acres of land situated on the Apalachee and Dove's Creek to John M. Patrick of Clarke County. Page 151, Deed Book A, Clarke County, Georgia

William Duke and Winiford his wife of Clarke County on 25 April, 1805 sold 175 acres on Dove Creek adjoining Edmund Duke's line to Henry Boling. Wit: Wm. Duke, Junr. and Edmond Duke. Page 324, Deed Book B, Clarke County, Georgia

William Duke was listed on the 1805 Tax roll in Watkin's District of Oglethorpe County, Georgia. 1805 Tax Digest, Oglethorpe County, Georgia

William Duke of Morgan County purchased on 30 July, 1808 202 1/2 acres of land known as Land lot 162 in the 19th District of Baldwin now Morgan from John Duke of Tattnall County. The land had been won in a lottery by John Duke. Page 159, Deed Book A, Morgan County, Georgia

William Duke of Oglethorpe County sold to William Duke of Morgan County on 29 February, 1808 a tract of land containing 202 1/2 acres known as Land lot 63 in the 19th District of Morgan County. Witnessed by Phillip Zimmerman, Joseph Dinson, and Thomas Simmons. Signed by William Duke, Jun. and William Duke. Page 282, Deed Book A, Morgan County, Georgia

Thomas Bonner of Morgan County conveyed to Arthur Smith of Randolph (Jasper) County on 10 September, 1810 a tract consisting of 202-1/2 acres in Lot 46 in the 14th District originally granted to William Duke on 20 March, 1808. Witnessed by: Martin Gentry, William Wright, and Phillip Zimmerman. Pages 50-1, Deed Book 3, Jasper County, Georgia

William Duke was listed on the Tax rolls of Morgan County, Georgia in Elliott's district in 1810. 1810 Tax Digest, Morgan County, Georgia

William Duke, Sr. of Morgan County on 15 April, 1812 sold Issac Treadwell of Clarke County 156-1/2 acres of land situated on the Apalachee River. Page 224, Book G, Clarke County, Georgia

William Duke, Sr. of Morgan County on 13 September 1812 sold to Edmund Duke of Clarke County 200 acres of land situated on Dove's Creek beginning at a hickory corner on Bonner's line. Witnessed by William Duke, Junr. and Thomas Thurman before Thomas Duke, J. P. Page 302, Book G, Clarke County, Georgia

William Dukes was listed on 21 January, 1813 as a defaulter, living in 3rd division of Jackson and Clarke Counties, of the Federal Direct Tax of 1812. Page 82, Georgia Black Book, Volume II

William Duke was listed on the Tax rolls of Morgan County in Duke's district in 1817. 1817 Tax Digest, Morgan County, Georgia

William Duke, Sr. purchased Land lot 72 in District 15 of Monroe now Pike County, Georgia from Forrest Upshaw. Witnessed by Thomas Asberry and David Duke. Deed Record, Upson County, Georgia

William Duke was a Judge of Inferior Court of Pike County, Georgia in February of 1823. History of Pike County, Georgia by L. R. Mitchell

Original Montgomery County, Georgia Index to Early Settlers & Pioneers 1784-1816. Dwyer. 1988:

Benj. Duke. Land bordered Ogeechee River, Little. Also on found on Jury Lists 1791, 1795, 1804.

William Duke - Found on Jury Lists 1791, 1795, 1804. Also found in Index to Loose Documents 1800-1802

Henry Dukes - Found in Index to Loose Documents 1782-1799

Shadrick Dukes - Land bordered Ogeechee River, Little. Also on found on Jury Lists 1791, 1795, 1804. Montgomery County, GA Insolvent Tax List 1799-1808:

William Dukes

1805 Georgia Land Lottery:

Winners and Losers from Montgomery County:

Sherrod Dukes    drew two blanks.

Lottery Winners and Losers from Tattnall County, GA:

John Duke        drew two blanks        [formerly of Barnwell District, SC and Lancaster District, SC]

Lettice Duke    drew one blank

Henry Duke      drew one blank        [Is he the Henry Dukes listed in the above Montgomery County Record?]

[Lettice Duke was the widow of Capt. Henry Duke of Wilkes County and Henry Duke was her son.]

1845 State Census of Chatham County, GA:

Thomas Duke 1 white male, 1 white female H/H #51 7th District

Morgan County, GA Deeds:

Book C, p. 110. Jan. 19, 1811. Asa Crabb to Charles Duke. 202-1/2 acres L. L. 14, L. D. 14

Book GG, p. 20. July 12, 1820. Thomas Duke to Charles Duke

Book I, p. 265. Apr 29, 1831. Julius Skinner to Edmund Duke. 350 acres L. L. 122, 20th L. D.

Georgia Black Book, p. 27:

Divorce -

1. Henry Duke of Jackson Co. (relief from penalties)

2. Polly Duke

3. December 22, 1857

4. Pam, p. 302

[Note: At that time divorces in GA were granted by the legislature. Relief from penalties usually meant they were free to marry again.]

Georgia Journal, Vol. IV, 1829-1835, p. 117:

DeKalb County - Sheriff's Sales:

"...also, one saddle, bridle, and buffalo skin levied on as the property of Charles C. P. Duke to satis a fi fa in favor of James Lindley; also one lot of land, no. 175, in the 14th district of originally Henry now DeKalb County, to satisfy a fi fa in favor of John Choice & Co. and others. (Signed) John Brown, Sheriff."

October 28, 1828. Deed headed DeKalb Co., John Carter, DeKalb Co. to Aristotle G. Duke. $400 Henry County, 1st Dist., Lot # 217, 202-1/2 acres. Wit: Samuel Barber, Wesley Camp, J. P. Butts County, GA Deed Records, pp. 89-90

December 2, 1822. Morgan County, GA. Thomas Glass to Joshua Boon for $200, 9th Dist., Henry County, Lot # 67. wit: W. M. Reed, E. Duke, J. P. Butts County, GA Deed Records, p. 97

Inventory & appraisement of Estate of Aristotle G. Duke, dec'd. Listed no cash on hand, one part of land in Butts County, No. 202. 5 Negroes, goods and chattlels, notes on Toply Duke, Aug 19, 1833.; Spencer and May due Dec 25 1836, Thomas Burford and Dory Taylor due Dec 25, 1836. total value of Estate $5324.32-1/2. Certification by oath of appraisors Robert (X) Grimmett, John (X) Jinks, Dory (X) Taylor, Samuel P. Burford, Washington G. Atkinson as containing a true appraisement of estate of Aristotle G. Duke dec'd as was produced by Admr. Charles A. Killgore before Eli Conger this Sep 6, 1836. Recorded Sep 9, 1836. John McCord, C. C. O. Estate Records Butts County, GA, pp. 426-428

Dec. 2, 1840. Charles A. Killgore, Admr. of A. G. Duke dec'd. Received $880.65 on due bill and $1508 on note...it being a distribution share in full for within named minors to wit: Ann Duke, Polly Duke, Coatsworth Duke, William Duke, Elizabeth Duke, Aristotle Duke making $2388.65 rec'd by me as guardian for said minors. Eli Conger, guardian. Recorded Jan 4, 1841. Rec'd of Charles A. Killgore, Admr. of my father Aristotle Duke, dec'd, the sum of $397.52 in full my distributive share of the estate of said dec'd this 2nd Dec 1840. Charles P. Duke (LS). Recorded 4 Jan 1841. Others received their distributive share as follows: John Duke received $397.52, Sarah Duke received $356.80, William Jones received $397.52. Estate Records Butts County, GA, p. 344

The Lost Soldiers, Vol I: An Index to the Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers 1784-1811 Surnames A-E" by Wolfe, p. 81:

Duke, Charles - 2 Reg., 1 Brig., 3 Div., Ga. Mil., 1793-1794, Pvt.
Duke, Frederick - Russells Batt., Ky. Mtd. Vol., 1794, Pvt.
Duke, Hardyman - 10 Reg., Orleans Terr. Mil., 1806, Pvt.
Duke, Henry - 2 Reg., 1 Brig., 3 Div., Ga. Mil., 1793-94, Pvt.
Duke, John - Van Swearengen's Co., 1 Reg., U.S. Levies (Lt. Col. Darke), 1791-92, Sgt.
Duke, John - Va. Mil., 1794-1808, Corp.
Duke, John - Henderson's Co., Ore's Reg. of Mil., Terr. South of the Ohio, 1791, Pvt.
Duke, John S. - Thornton's Co., 33 (Mayo's) Va. Mil., 1807, Pvt.
Duke, Samuel - 2 (Bartholomew's Co., Reg, Ind. Terr., Mil., 1811, Pvt.
Duke, Pleasant - Henderson's Co., Ore's Reg. of Mil., Terr. South of the Ohio, 1794, Lt.