DUKE Families of Nansemond County, Virginia; 1750-1799 by Fred Duke
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29 Oct 1750 Thomas DUKE 1750 G 390... from Wm Barker eta. of Johnson Co.... Thomas DUKE of Bertie Co. Plantation SW side of Chowan River 200acs. (Bertie Co.)

13 Nov 1750 Ethelred Ruffin if Northampton Co NC, planter, to Joshua Peele (1720, son of Robert 1681) of Nans. Co Va 320 acs -- joining Long Meadow, John Hart , a branch and other lands of Ethelred Ruffin near Osearah Meadows-- etc. Witt: John DUKE , Josiah Peele. (reg. Northamptom Co. Feb Ct 1750) (Northamptom Co Deed Book 1 pa 472)

27 Dec 1750 William Parker (wife Ann) , Chowan Co July Court 1751. Sons James & Benjamin , daughters Judith DUKE (wife of Thomas) and Ann French , sons William , Thomas, & John, daughter Mary Fryer, wife and son James Eecutors. Test: Wm. Waters, Henry Griffin. (Hathaway I pa363)

1751 1751 Va. Francis DUKE b. Fa John DUKE (IGI Mormon)

1751 Francis DUKE b. 2/11/1751 d. 9/1/1777 Revolutionary War m. Sarah Shepherd. ( DAR Records Mona)

10 Jan 1751 Joel Newsum Northampton Co a will: Exors. John DUKE.. Witt.: Robert Peele (Quaker) Feb Ct. 1752 (Grimes pa 265) also -- 10 May 1751 Feb. Court 1752.. John DUKE was one of the Executors... Robert Peele Teste. (Hathaway Wills #1 pa 355)

21 Sept 1751 Inventory Estate of William Parker of Chowan Co. filed by James Parker. (Hathaway I pa 362)

21 Oct 1751 Vestry Book - #21: Ordered that Joseph Baker & Francis DUKE Procession all the bounds of land from Knuckle Swamp, to Barbique Swamp between Summerton Road and Smith;s Road, including all the lands in the sd. bounds. (Vestry Book of the Upper Parish of Nansemond pa 64)

25 Mar 1752 Granville Co. S. side of Reedy Creek , joining William DUKE. Surveyed Feb. 1750

[RSA Note:  At this point , over 125 years into the chronology and with another 120 years to go, a detailed map of this area of Virginia and North Carolina would be a great help to this research. I have seen a few good maps of this area that would serve as the basis for one. A person with great patience and knowledge of the area would be able to chart the various creeks, branches, roads and swamps, giving us an idea of the changes in ownership and migration of the DUKE family - the rises and fall of the family wealth , prosperity and influence. Thus giving clues to the family’s interaction with notable families of the time, their movements and descendants.]

2 Feb 1753 George Piland 930 in Chowan County, joining James Cole and Sarum Swamp OR: /s/ George Piland wits. James Campbell , W. Churton, surveyed 15 May 1749 S.C.C> John DUKE , Jas. Piland, Wm Churton D surv. (Hoffman #440)

12 April 1753 Reuben Hunter of Northampton Co. planter , to David Rice Jr. of Nancemond Co Va 100acs. of woodland joining Dempsy Hunter , William Ruffin , other lands of Reuben Hunter, and a road, ad by patent to Edward Howcott , 3 July 1724 and devised to the said Reuben by will of his father Isaac hunter dec’d. Witt: John DUKE , Robert Peele, Jonas Wood. (reg. in Northampton Co., May Court 1753) J. Edwards CC. (Hoffmann Abstract Deed Book 2 pa 113)

9 Nov 1753 Abraham Ballard, Perquimans Nov 9 1753 , Apr 17 1754. Sons Jethro & Kedah , daughter Absilla & Bathsheba; wife Elizabeth & John Sumner executors Test: Sarah Norfleet, Philisia Norfleet , John Sumner. (NC History & Genealogy Vol. 1 pa181)

1753 , 2 ,7 Sarah DUKE produced a certificate form. Monthly Meeting in Nancemond Co Va (Quaker Book NC pa46

26 Nov 1753 Ethelred Ruffin of Northampton Co, planter, to John Peele of Nancemond Co Va. 330 acs contained in 2 patents: one granted to green hill for aoo acs---etc. the other joining Roan Oak River, (Roanoke ?) Cabbin Branch. Witt: William Ruffin , John DUKE , Phillip Winborne.(reg. in Northampton Co NC Nov. Court 1753 - J.Edwards CC) (NC Deed Book 2 pa 133)

13 Dec 1753 Deed 1753 G 274 dated 13 dec 1753 Registered 25 Oct 1754 John DUKE of Chowan Co. to William Fryer same Co. 100 acs formerly owned by Thomas DUKE near Scratch Hall. (Granville)

19 Feb 1754 Northampton Co. 100 acs. adj. Robert DUKE, the road & Seymore Somesall May Ct 1754 (Hoffmann pa 103)

19 Feb 1754 Josiah Peele (1753) of Northampton Co, carpenter, to Robert Peele Jr. (1730) 100 acs on the south side of Catawiske Marsh , joining Henry Glisson (formerly Patrick O’Quinn) and the marsh, land the said Josiah purchased of Thomas Deans. Witt: John DUKE , Joseph Woods. (Reg. Northampton Co. Feb Ct 1754. J.Edwards CC) (NC Deed Book 2 pa 149)

Muster Rolls

North Carolina Militia

Muster Roll of the regiment of Colonel William Eaton - 8 Oct 1754

#35 Private Duke, William
#36 Private Duke, William Jr
#37 Private Duke, Samuel
#38 Private Duke, John
#39 Private Duke, Joseph
#62 Private, Duke, Robert ,Granville Co. N.C.

1750 Currituck Co. N.C. Militia

#4 Sergent Duke, Daniel

1754 Currituck Co. N.C. Militia

Duke, Daniel

1754 Craven Co. N.C. Militia

Duke, James

4 Oct 1754 Craven Co. N.C.

#32 Duke, James

18 Nov 1754 Granville Co.N.C.

#8 Private Duke, Joseph

4 Oct 1755 Craven Co. N.C.

#62 Private Duke, Peter

14 Oct 1773 Bute Co. N.C.

#13 Captain Duke, William

18 Nov 1754 Granville Co. N.C.

#24 Private Duke, William Jr.

27 Feb 1754 John DUKE (1712) of Northampton Co., sheriff, to John Dickinson of Northampton Co. 484 acs on the south side of Uraha Swamp, joining the west sid of Uraha path, a sheriff’s sale of the land by patent to Richard Killingsworth 1 Mar 1719 and also 200 acs joining the said 484 acs, the lands of Theophilus Pug, dec’d. Witt: Robert Peele, Isaac Dickinson, William Lancaster. (reg. Northampton Co NC Aug Ct 1754) J.Edwrds CC (North Carolina Deed Book 2 pa 171)

24 feb 1755 William Hunter & Anne, his wife,of Northampton Co to John DUKE of Northampton Co...40 pds... one Negro woman named Jodie & all her issue. (Grimes p 108)

27 Feb 1755 John DUKE (1712) sheriff of Northampton Co, to Isaac Dickinson (1724) 300 acs on the north side of Catawiskey in an action brought by Robert Cary for suite on debt owed by Benjamin Hill, late of Bertie Co. Witt: Robert Peele , Isaac Dickinson, William Lancaster. (Feb Ct. 1756) (NC Deed Book 2 pa 171)

14 Mar 1755 Thomas Trooter of Nansemond Co., planter.,to John Armsted of Elizabeth City Co. Va., 417 acs. bet. Ahoskey & Catawhiskey Swamp joining James Wood, John DUKE & others. Northampton Co Nov Ct. 1755 (part of a patent to William Maule. (Grimes 115)

14 Apr 1755 Robert Peele (1709) of Northampton Co., planter,to Robert Peele Jr (1730) of Northampton Co., planter-- 295 acs on the north side of Catawhiskey Swamp, joining the swamp, part of a patent to james Wood, dec’d, on 1 April 1723. Witt: John DUKE, James Wood, Arthur Bryant. (reg. Northampton Co Ct May 1755) J.Edwards CC) ( NC Deed Book 2 pa 209)

26 Aug 1755 ....joining Robert DUKES & Seymore Somersall , Northampton Co. (Hoffmann pa 113)

28 Aug 1755 John DUKE, Esquire, late sheriff of Northampton Co. NC (Aug Ct 1755) (Northampton Deed Book 2 pa 218)

May Court 1755 Robert DUKE , one of 3 to assertain value of 2 acs. land. Aug Ct 1755 Northampton 2 June 1755. (Grimes 111)

13 Sept 1755 In obedience to an order of Vestry held at Suffolk town , 12 Set 1755, we have met and renewed all the land marks in the said order. Mentioned the owners or some persons from them prst. #23 - Mace DUKE, -- for Norfleet & Skinner -- Joseph Skinner, son of John -- for Thos. Norfleet , son of Thos. (Vestry Book pa 108)

20 Nov 1855 At Vestry meeting: Francis DUKE reimbursed for buring & nursing a poor woman. (Vestry Book pa 102)

3 Jan 1756 Asa DUKE of Nansemond Co. to David Jones of Chowan Co. Tract of land in Chowan Co known by name of Dogwood Neck... part of a patent of 200 acs. granted to Lewis Skinner dated 28 April 1711 & sold by Lewis Skinner to Francis DUKE by deed dated 23 April 1712 & was "by the last Will and Testament of said Francis DUKE given & bequeathed to the said Asa DUKE 100 acs" Witt: Richard Parker, Wm. Sumner , Wil Hughes Jr. , Demsey Sumner April Ct 1756 Reg. 7 June 1757 (Chowan Deed Book H pa 127-138)

22 June 1756 Granville to John DUKE of Northampton Co. 53 acs. joining Isaac Hunter & other land of said DUKE. Issued by E. Moseley Reg. Northampton Feb Ct. 1756 (Grimes pa 118)

22 June 1756 Will of Judith Peele , Northampton Co... daughters Sarah DUKE & Mary Granberry. Aug Ct 1756. Judith Peele died in Northamton co (1756) sons John , Joseph , Josua & Josiah. Daug. Sarah Peele (DUKE) & Mary (wife of Wm. Grandberry)( Grimes pa 283 1756: Hathaway index: pa 125)

23 Feb 1756 Bet. James Wood & Mary Wood , his wife , of Northampton Co. to John DUKE Northampton Co. patent had been granted to William Maule Esq. 29 Nove 1716. Feb Ct 1756 250 acs. (Deed Book 2 pa 263)

3 May 1756 50 acs N. side of Ahotskey Marsh joining Richard Barefield, the main road * the sd. Cotten’s branch. Witt: John DUKE Sarah DUKE Northampton Co May Ct. 1756 (Hoffmann 119)

18 Sept 1756 Wit: John DUKE Robert Peele Jr. Northampton Co. 125 acs. on N. side of Catawhiskey Swamp... (Abstr; 1741-1759) (Hoffmann pa 130)

22 Nov 1756 Wit: John DUKE and Robert Peele Northampton Co N side Catawhiskey Swamp.

23 Dec 1756 Wit: John Peele & Mary Peele Northampton Co. on N.E. side of Sandy Run. Feb Ct 1757 (Hoffmann pa 130)

21 Jan 1757 John Beaman of Nansemond Co. va., to Thomas Knox of Northampton Co. 575 acs adj. main road... Wit: John DUKE & others. (Hoffmann pa 127)

26 May 1757 Wit: John DUKE 100 acs in Northampton & Bertie Counties on S. side Catawhiskey meadow... Northampton Co May Ct. 1757 (Hoffmann pa 131)

16 Dec 1758 Epaphroditus Benton 175 acs in Chowan Co. on Moses Hall’s pocoson, joining Benton’s line, Thomas Parker, Jesse Benton, and sd. pocoson. surveyed 7 may 1756 (Hoffmann pa 46 - Lord Grand. 1748-63)

25 Nov 1757 John DEW dec’d William DEW Spencer DEW ?? (pa 140 ??)

18 Dec 1758 Robert DUKES witnessted will of Isaac Edwards Northampton Co. "Lands lying between Roanoke River & Uraha Swamp." Jan Ct. 1759 ( Grimes Wills pa 110)

17 Sept 1759 In obedience to an order of Vestry bearing date Sept 17th 1759, we processioned all the lands in our bounds between the following persons. Signed John Ballard & Joseph Skinner.

#23 "a line between Thos. Newby & Christopher Norfleet, Aaron DUKE and Christopher Norfleet, present Christopher Norfleet, Asia DUKE & William Savage." "A line between Jos. Skinner & Christopher Norfleet. Aaron DUKE and Christopher Norfleet present. "A line between Asia DUKE & Joseph Skinner. present Christopher Norfleet and Asia DUKE. "A line between Christopher Norfleet and Asia DUKE both present" (Vestry Book pa 143)

17 Sept 1759 John DUKE 391 acs in Northampton Co in Parish of St. George ,SCC Francis Beaman Surveyed 23 March 1757. (Hoffmann #3418)

17 Sept 1759 John DUKE witnessed in Northampton Co. in St.Johns Parish Ocr Ct. 1759(Deed Book 3 pa32) ( Hoffmann #3576)

17 Sept 1759 In obedience to an order of Vestry held at Suffolk Town Sept 17, 1759 to us directed, we the subscribers have processioned all the land marks betwee the several free holders within the District mentioned in the said order under certified #21. No objection made 2 Feb 1760. Signed: Joseph Smith , Job Harrell Junr.
 

1 Feb 1760 Granville grant to Robert DUKES 1 Feb 1760 Aug Ct. 1761

21 Feb 1760 Robert DUKE 412 acs in Northampton Co joining William Cathcart. Surveyed 10 June 1758. (Hoffmann #3414)

11 Mar 1760 William DUKE 693 acs in Granville Co adj. (among others) Joseph DUKE. Surveyed 10 June 1758 (Hoffmann #1480)

13 Mar 1760 Lewis Bobbett 531 acs Granville Co. S side of Reedy Creek , joining William DUKE (Hoffmann #1361)

9 June 1760 Bet. Robert DUKE & wife Isabell , to William Fanning. (Nov Ct. 1760) (Deed Book 3 pa 50)

12 June 1760 Robert DUKES, Isabell to Charles Bird Feb. Ct. 1761 (Deed Book 3 pa 84)

20 June 1760 Bet. Robert DUKES & Isabell, his wife, to Samuel Phillips (Nov Ct. 1760) (Deed Book 3 pa 55)

25 Aug 1760 Granville Co. NC SCC Joseph DUKE , Jno DUKE, (chain carriers) Surveyed 16 April 1753. (Hoffmann #1632)

26 Aug 1760 Samuel DUKE 156acs in Granville Co. on S side of Reedy Creek , joining William DUKE. Surveyed 24 Nov 1757 (Hoffmann #1517)

20 Oct 1760 John Beaman & Rachel Beaman , his wife, of Hertford Co. to John DUKE of Northampton Co.... head of Calawisky Swamp 347 acs...Land had been granted by Deed to John Beaman 30 Aug 1756 (Nov Ct. 1760 (Deed Book 3 pa 52)

1 Dec 1760 Joseph DUKE 328 acs. in Granville Co. Bothe sides of the Possom Quarter Creek, joining DUKES line, John DUE (sic) Surveyed 12 March 1760 (Hoffmann #1508)

14 Feb 1761 Francis DUKE Nans. Co 480 acs adj. land of Joseph Baker, Francis DUKE & Thomas DUKE.

16 Mar 1761 Robert DUKE Granville Co 700 acs on both sides of Lick Branch. Surveyed 30 April 1760 (Hoffmann #1509)

4 Aug 1761 Robert DUKE Sr. to Robert DUKE Jr. 100 acs. In presence of Blake Baker. Aug Ct. 1761 (Deed Book 3 pa 124)

7 Aug 1761 Joseph Skinner 123 acs adj. land of Joseph Perry, Assael DUKE & Joseph Skinner, a corner of Norfleets. (Norfleet Files Vol 33 pa1074)(Va Gen Soc. Quarterly Vol IX No 1 Apr 1971 pa 43)

27 Nov 1761 Abstracts of Wills: Richard Harrell Nov 27 1761... Grandsons Jacob & Jonathan DUKE ... Apr Ct 1762 (Hathaway Vol 3 No 2 pa 172)

5 Dec 1761 Bet. John DUKE & Sarah , his wife, to Joshua Fletcher... mentioned John Beaman. Aug 1756 (Feb Ct. 1763) ( Deed Book 3 pa 210)

5 Dec 1761 DUKE, Sarah , chosen overseer at Rich Square Monthly Meeting. (Quaker Meeting pa 237)

1 Mar 1762 Granville Co. SCC Wm. DUKE & Green DUKE Surveyed 1 Jan 1762 (Hoffmann #1726)

1 Mar 1762 Granville Co . "adj John DUKE" Surveyed 3 Oct 1761 (Hoffmann #1935)

30 July 1762 Robert Powell 298 acs. in Chowan Co...joining the swamp. (Hofmann Pat Book 11 pa 46 Granville)

1 Aug 1762 John DUKE.. Northampton Co Granted land. Surveyed 9 Jan 1762 (Hofmann #3423) (Deed Book 3 pa261)

6 Dec 1762 James DUKE Currituck Co NC, a chain bearer. Surveyed 24 August 1762 (Hofmann #400)

14 July 1763 Robert DUKE (Jr?) , the younger of Northampton Co to Wm Cathcart... part of a tract of land granted to Robert DUKE (Sr.?) ,the elder... Aug Ct. 1763 (dated 21 Feb 1760) (Deed Book 3 pa 253)

1763 Robert DUKES .. wife Isabell (Northampton pa 203)

25 Oct 1763 John DUKE of Northampton., son-in-law Samuel Lockhart, Land adj. Richard Brownrigg Eq. Joseph Hollowell, Arthur Bryant. Aug Ct. 1763 (Deed Book 3 pa 251)

25 Oct 1763 In obedience to an order of Vestry , we the Processioners Joseph Baker, & Francis DUKE have processed the land between Knuckle Swamp & Barbicue Swamp as Smith Road runs and Smmerton Road viz. Beg. at Jos Bakers line, son of Jos.Baker, present. #21 Joseph Baker, Francis DUKE. (see map 1718)( Vestry Book pa 160-170)

25 Oct 1763 In obedience to an ordr of Vestry bearing date the 25 Oct 1763, we the subscribers have processioned all the lands within our district. John Ballard , William Redd.

#23 "A line between Aseal DUKE & William Savage, present both parties" "A line between Christopher Norfleet & Joseph Skinner, present both parties" " A line between Jos. Skinner & Aseal DUKE, present both parties" (Vestry Book pa 170)

Feb Ct. 1764 Will Book 1 pa 87-88 Isabell DUKE, daug. of Thomas Vinson (also Will Book 8 pa 378 12 May 1790)

10 Jul 2764 Jackson to John DUKE 10 July 1764 (Deed Book 3 pa 320)

13 Sept 1764 DUKE to Outland… John & Sarah May Ct. 1765 (Deed Book 4 pa 364)

23 Oct 1764 Bet John DUKE of Northampton Co & Sarah , His wife, Thomas Outland of Isle of Wight Co. Reg June 1765 (Deed Book 4 pa 363)

21 Jun 1766 DUKE , Pharaby , having a birthright from her mother, received in membership. (Rich Square Monthly Meeting) (Quaker Meetings pa 237)

6 Aug. 1766 DUKE , Pharaby, daughter of John, Northampton Co, married Thomas White, at the house of John DUKE, (Rec’d in Rich Square Monthly Meeting)(Quaker Meeting pa 237)

12 Oct 1766 Robert DUKE.. to my wife Isabel DUKE land & plantation whereon I now live for her life or widowhood and at her death or marriage sd. Plantation and land to go to my sons, Robert, William, Samual, Benjamin, Joseph and James and daughters Rachel and ____?…. son John DUKE and daughters Elizabeth Fulton,____ DUKE and Millie DUKE.. Feb Ct. 1767(Hofmann Wills I pa 24)

[CFD Note: This will gives us a good listing of Robert Duke’s family.]

17 Jan 1767 DUKE, Catherine , having a birthright, received in membership. (Rich Square Mtg) (Quaker Meetings pa 237)

2 Mar. 1767 DUKE, Catherine reported married to Micajah Jordon. (Rich Square Meeting)( Quaker Meeting pa 237)

30 Dec 1767 Processioning: #21 Soloman Rawls & Jacob DUKE , #23 William Turlington & Joseph Skinner (Vestry pa 180-182)

15 Oct 1768 DUKE, Mary received in Membership (Rich Square Meeting)(Quaker Meetings pa 237)

20 Nov 1768 DUKE , Mary daughter of John & Sarah, of Northampton Co. married John Lawrence at Rich Square meeting house. (Quaker Meetings pa 237)

17 Dec 1768 Thomas Pretlow rq. Permission to sue Thomas DUKE "in behalf of Thomas Newby , orphan." (Blackwater Monthly Meeting)(Quaker Meeting Vol 6 VA pa 118)

30 May 1770 Bet Robert DUKE Jr of Co of Halifax.. Executor of the Last Will & Testament of Robert DUKE Sr. dec’d of Northampton Co…land sold to highest bidder, Soloman Pace of Northampton Co… Will dated 12 Oct 1766 200 acs. (Deed Book 6 pa 266)

13 Dec 1771 Processioning: #21 Joseph Baker & Francis DUKE , #23 Abraham Ballard & Edward Norfleet. #23 "then between sd. Perrit & Acey DUKE – Perrit present" – " Between Christopher Norfleet & Acey DUKE each parties pst." – "Between Acey DUKE & Thos Newbery & Acey DUKE Joseph Skinner & Christopher Norfleet present." --- "Between Skinner & Acey DUKE each party present" (Vestry Book - pa 208 ,214,216)

10 Aug 1772 John DUKE Jr. witness (Later Gates Co).

1 April 1773 Will of Robert Powell , Chowan Son Jacob , grandaughter Rachel DUKE, son-in-law Moses Speight and wife Felicia (my daughter), sons Shadrach and Daniel , son Jacob Exr. Test: Pleasant Jordon , Cader Powell. (Hathaway 11 pa 18) (see 1806)

24 Jan 1774 John Giles conveyed tract to Elisha DUKE.

17 Dec 1774 During a Vestry meeting: "To Francis DUKE for coffin & grave."(Vestry Book pa226)

Circa 1775 Christopher Norfleet I b.Nansemond Co c. 1775 d. Nans. Co. 1811-1812 m. Clotilda (Cleaves of Ballard) Issue: Nine children. (Norfleet)

3 Feb 1775 William Parker & wife Elizabeth of Chowan Co to John DUKE of same Co. 79acs. in Chowan Co. nr. "thicket Swamp" adj. lands of Elizabeth Norfleet & Edward Arnell & Thomas Parker & Moses Hare. "Remains of 200 acs. grnted. to Thomas Milner ,7 Nov 1700 who sold to John Hubbard who bequeathed to son Mathew Hubbard who sold to William Parker".. Jurat Jacob Norfleet , Elisha Norfleet, Edward Arnell. (Chowan Deed Book Q pa211)

10 Apr 1775 John DUKE to Edward Arnell ... (same as above dee) 79 acs. (same details) (Chowan Deed Book Q pa 215)

20 May 1775 DUKE, Sarah, recomended as member of ministry & elder. (On pa 213 of this same Rich Square report: it recorded that Sarah DUKE was a sister of John Peele b; 11-22-172 d. 12-22-1784) (Quaker Meeting pa237)

19 Dec 1775 Processioners of #21 John Smith & Jacob DUKE - - of #23 John Ballard & Abraham Ballard - From Proc. of #24; "Between Aramas (??) DUKE & Newby Rountree -- Rountree & DUKE present.(Vestry Book pa 231 & 233)

Revolutionary War 1775 - 1783

From After "Revolutionary War North Carolina Pensions".

Pat Holland said that Thomas DUKE (1) Rev. War Soldier, (2) War of 1812 m. Nancy Henderson

20 Nov 1778 Vestry Meeting mentioned Jonathan DUKE (VA Gen Vol 6 pa 99)

20 May 1779 JOHN DUKE, JR. sold to William Warters... 50 acs. (Witness: Law Blade) (DB A- 5 Gates)

May 1779 British invaded Va in May 1779. Occupied Portsmouth. Suffolk captured May 13, 1779.

27 Aug 1779 Deed: William Arnell to Edward Arnell... 250 acs... part of 200 acs. granted to Thomas Milner who sold to John Hubart who by his will (15 Oct. 1732) gave to his son Mathew Hubbart, who sold to William Parker, who sold to JOHN DUKE, who sold to Edward Arnell Sr. & after his death went to his heir William Arnell... joins land of Jacob Norfleet, Moses Hare, Thomas Parker, Isaac Beaton... (DB A-5 3 17 Gates)

22 Nov 1779 JOHN DUKE witness: Ann Gibson of Gates Co. formerly called Chowan Co. to her son John Webb of Halifax Co. land formerly in Chowan Co. on NE side of Bennetts Creek and was formerly property of DANIEL PUGH which said ANN rec’d in division of his estate. (DB A-5 Gates)

30 Dec 1779 At a Vestry held in Suffolk 30 Dec 1779: Ordered to Procession:

No. 5,   Joseph Baker & Jethro Bateman
No. 21, ELISHA DUKE & Jonathan Baker
No. 23, Majr. Turlington & David Gwin
No. 24, Wm. Roundtree & THOS. DUKE

( Reported 14 Feb 1780) (Vestry pgs. 242-243)

29 Apr 1780 John Gatling to John Shepard... part of a 117 ac. patent grntd. to JOHN DUKE JR. of NANSEMOND CO. 28 Oct 1702... in Peters Swamp... to Edward Hare dec’d corner... (DB A-5 10-68 Gates)

14 Aug 1780 Aaron Odom to Henry Lee... 110 acs. that he purchased from Moses Hare, beg. at JOHN DUKE’S line & running up SHORT BEAVERDAM... along John Porter’s line... to LONG BEAVERDAM SWAMP... (DB A-5 9 57 Gates)

1781 I found a record that in 1781 ACEY DUKE (among others) "signed a petition" in a trial for four slaves on "Trial for Robbery"

24 Dec 1781 Bet. JOHN DUKE of Northampton Co. & JOHN LAWRENCE of same. 300 acs. Recorded 19 March 1783 (DB 7 p. 125)

29 Jan 1782 Within many service claims after the Revolutionary War: JONA. DUKE ESTATE for state... corn...

30 Jan 1782

ELISHA DUKE, Nans. Co., "for the state" horses, cart, corn, beef, rations, pork, etc.
JAMES DUKE, for T. Newsom, for yoke, oxen, moving cannon...
Christian Norfleet, for state, cart, horses...
DAVID DUKE, for state carting load of meal...
JAMES DUKE, for beef...
ASA DUKE, for state... 100# fodder...

[CFD Note: Now I add the NANSEMOND CO. LAND TAXES for the year of 1782 which is the earliest year I have found:]

1782

THOMAS DUKE
MACEY DUKE
ACEY DUKE
HARDY DUKE
ELISHA DUKE
JAMES DUKE
ELIZABETH DUKE

25 Feb 1782 JOHN DUKE, JR. witness: deed of gift: William Powell to his nephew Isaac (land and slaves) (DB A-5 Gates 15-96)

28 March 1782 JAMES DUKE married PRISCILLA DUKE Gates Co. (marriages) (may be 1792?)

1783 Land Taxes:

JACOB DUKE
THOMAS DUKE
MACY DUKE
ACEY DUKE
HARDY DUKE
ELISHA DUKE
JAMES DUKE
ELIZABETH DUKE

16 Jan 1783 During Vestry meeting: "To JUDITH DUKE for boarding Richard Webb." (Vestry p 248)

30 Jan 1783 Bet. JOHN DUKE of Northampton Co. & JOHN LAWRENCE of same. "Tracts... June Ct. 1787 (DB 7 p 430)

13 Feb 1783 Henry Holland of Upper of Nansemond Co. to John Wallis 150 acs. on N. Side Chowan River near place called

30 Jan 1783 JOHN DUKE 30 Jan 1783 June Court 1787 "to my beloved wife SARAH DUKE, equal use of my plantation whereon I now live and the land thereunto belonging with use of my other lands and she is not to disbar my daughter MARY and her husband and family living with her in my dwelling house... to my sd. wife, my daughter ANN SUMNER, my grandsons John Hilliard, John and Joseph Sumner, my granddaughter Charlotte Sumner, negroes each, sd. Charlotte’s negroes being now in the possession of her father Joseph Sumner... to granddaughters Christian Judge, Sarah Hilliard, Margaret Hilliard negroes each... to grandson JOHN DUKE WHITE land called the Great Neck whereon his father Thomas White now lives with the lands joining John Armistead, Wilson Rutland, William Granberry and Rutland Veal dec’d, being about 500 acs... to my son-in-law THOMAS WHITE and grandson JOHN DUKE WHITE negroes each... to my granddaughter Catharine White, grandson Joseph White negroes each... to my daughter Mary Lawrence negroes, land & plantation whereon I now live and land purchased of James Wood and John Beaman, reserving to my wife SARAH a life right... to my sd. wife half my cattle, etc., other half etc. to my said daughter MARY, ... to my grandson John Lawrence 1 negro, silver watch, etc... to grandson Ricks Lawrence 1 negro... Extrs. my sd. wife SARAH and my sons-in-law John Lawrence and Thomas White. (Hofmann Will 321 p. 70)

14 Oct 1783 Roster of Soldiers in Am. Rev.: ELISHA DUKE Corpl. 1,000 acs. in service 84 months. (Tampa Lib. 929.3756)

26 Oct 1783 Public Service Claims:

ASA DUKE, Nans. Co., for state 100# fodder
DAVID DUKE, Nans. Co.
JAMES DUKE, Nans. Co.

28 Oct 1783 Dempsey Oadum to Henry Lee... 110 acs. beg. at BEAVERDAM SWAMP on a line formerly called JOHN DUKES... to John Drurys... to tree bet. Drury, Aron Odom & Jacob Walters up short Beaverdam Swamp...then to John Webbs line... out to BEACH SWAMP... a Witness was JOHN BOYCE

1784-1787 NC Census -- from Selby (Gates Co. p. 39)

1784 Early Gates Co. Taxables (Raleigh):

JOHN DUKE SR
JOHN DUKE
JOHN DUKE

1784 First Census - Nansemond Co. (List of John Cole)

1784 Nansemond Land Taxes (most missing)

HARDY DUKE
ELIZABETH DUKE

9 Apr 1784 374 acs. on West side of Bennetts Creek... nr. line for Francis Pugh patent... at corner of DUKE’S CLEARING... Supposed to be Pughs (DB A-5 Gates 32-22 50)

14 Apr 1784 Processing assignments:

#21 Reuben Smith & John Smith
#23 John Cole & Major Turlington
#24 William Roundtree & THOMAS DUKE
(Vestry p 250)

1 Nov 1784 Abram Norfleet Sr. & Wife Sarah, of Chowan Co., to James Jones... 50 acs. held by Lewis Skinner by patent 20 Apr 1711 and known as WOLFPIT NECK, lying at head of LOOSING SWAMP; by said Skinner conveyed to John Foreman in 1713 and by him sold to Elizabeth Norfleet, mother of sd. Abraham bounded bet. land which formerly belonged to FRANCIS DUKE & bought out of the same patent on REEDY BRANCH... running near Skinners plantation... (DB A-5 35 83)

1785 Nansemond Co. Land Taxes (Most Missing):

HARDY DUKE
ELIZABETH DUKE

2 July 1785 FRANCIS DUKE & SELAH DUKE married in Gates Co. Christopher Norfleet (WT. Wm. Baker) (Gates Marrg.)

13 Sept. 1785 Nansemond Co. Court: Insolvents: WILLIAM DUKE (Species money in Coin-- 1.19.6) (Southside Va.)

10 Oct. 1785 John Webb of Nans.. Co. married THERESA DUKE (Gates Marrg.)

15 Nov. 1785 Nans. Co. Militia Officers: (1783-1789) ELISHA DUKE appointed Lieutenant in room of Josiah Granbery. (Southside Va. Vol. 7 #1 p. 5)

1786 Nans. Land Tax sheets missing.

17 Nov. 1786 During Vestry meeting: Reimbersed:

JACOB DUKE for Michael Jones
BENJA. DUKE for WILLIAM DUKE
HARDY DUKE for JOHN DUKE
Abraham Lassetor for BETTY DUKE
(Vestry p. 258)

[CFD Note: This appears to have been the last Vestry record that survived.]

1786 IOW From the Isle of Wight Courthouse:  A SALLY DUKE witnessed will of Nathan Cole. (WB 10 p. 55)

15 Dec 1786 Edward Arnold to Thomas Parker... 70 acs. on W side of THICKET RD... part of a patent of 200acs. gratd. Thomas Miller & by him sold to John Hubbert, who by will (dated 14 Oct 1734) gave to his son Mathew, who sold to William Parker, who , who sold to Edward Arnold...joins land of Arnold, Parker, Moses Hare & Elizabeth Norfleet... 1 July 1787.  (DB A-5 Gates 53 259)

1787 Nans. Co. Land Taxes:

JACOB DUKE, 160
THOMAS DUKE, 250 - 200 of J. Skinner
MACY DUKE, 150
ACEY DUKE, 198
HARDY DUKE, 100 - 500 from J. Coles
ELISHA DUKE, 391
JAMES DUKE, 350
ELIZABETH DUKE, 200
FRANCIS DUKE, 105
FRANCIS DUKE, 70
ABRAM DUKE, 100
DAN’L DUKE

June 1787 - the 30 Jan 1783 will of JOHN DUKE of Northampton co. was probated.

22 Jan 1787 Militia Officers: ELISHA DUKE 2nd Lieutenant - Resigned. (Southside Va. Vol. 7 #1 p. 7)

Index to 1787 Census of Va.

2 Mar 1787 MARY DUKE married Benjamin Baker in Gates Co. (Gates Marrg.)

14 May 1787 Charles Smith & PLEASANT DUKE married in Gates Co. (Gates Marrg.)

Sept. 1787 JOHN DUKE, dec’d div of Estate to John Lawrence for Mary LAWRENCE part. Sept. 1787 (Guardian Accts.) (Found in Northampton Country Cousins Mag. Oct 1973 Issue No. 26 p. 14 Selby)

1788 Nansemond Co. Land Taxes:

JACOB DUKE
THOMAS DUKE (mentioned Joseph Skinner)
ACEY DUKE
MACEY DUKE
HARDY DUKE (mentioned J. Cole)
ELISHA DUKE
JAMES DUKE
ELIZABETH DUKE
ABRAM DUKE
FRANCIS DUKE (mentioned John Cole Esq.)
DAN’L DUKE

Sept 1788 In 1788 the will of Jacob Powell was made and mentioned "bequeath to daughter RACHEL DUKE" Will proved Nov Ct.1788 (Almasy Gates Wills)

24 Oct 1788 Isle of Wight Courthouse marriage record: SWEETING DUKE & William Harris (MB p. 75)

27 Dec 1796 SWEETING DUK married James Morris (MB p. 80)

27 Oct 1788 WILLIAM PARKER SR... etc... wife ELIZABETH Wills May Ct. 1739 (Hathaway Apl. 11 p. 63)

1789 Nansemond Land Taxes:

JACOB DUKE
THOMAS DUKE (mentioned Skinner)
MACEY DUKE
ACEY DUKE
HARDY DUKE (mentioned John Coles)
ELISHA DUKE
JAMES DUKE
ELIZABETH DUKE
FRANCIS DUKE
ABRAM DUKE
DANIEL DUKE

1789 Clerk Fee Bk:

MRS. ALSE DUKE & DAVID DUKE, exors. of ASHEL DUKE dec’d
DUKE vs Jethro Ballard & others Admrs of Sumner
DUKE vs Ezekiel Hosier (1789-92-93)
DUKE vs Joseph Thompson
DUKE & wife Rec. deed to James Griffin
DUKE, ASHEL dec’d MRS. ALSE DUKE & DAVID DJUKE, exors of Probate of Estate
DUKE, DAVID & MRS. ALSE DUKE Exors. of ASHEL DUKE, dec’d Probate of Estate
DUKE, THOMAS vs Adams
DUKE, ASHEL, dec’d Estate of... Rec. by DAVID DUKE & ALSE DUKE, Exors.
(Clk Fee Bk)

16 Apr 1789 Edward Arnold & wife ...who by his will of 15 Oct, 1734 devised to his son Mathew, who sold to William Parker, who sold to JOHN DUKE, who conveyed to Edward Arnold, whose heir at law is William Arnold, who gave to sd. Edward 27 Aug 1779, on W side of THICKET RD... May Ct. 1789.... thicket swamp

2 Dec 1789 Jesse Skinner & Elizabeth Gwinn (Hardy Duke) (Gates Marrg.)

1790 Census Gates Co., NC

March Ct. 1790 JAMES DUKE Nuncupative Will March Court 1790 "beloved wife MILLY DUKE to have all my negroes as they came by her to by my brother JOSIAH DUKE and my mother (name not given) all the rest of my estate after debts are paid. (Will reduced to writing 1 March 1790) (Hofmann WB 1 p. 62 #390)

1 Mar 1790 JAMES DUKE devised MILLY DUKE wife, brother JOSIAH DUKE... and my Mother 1 March 1790 Nuncapative will (see 1807) (Northampton WB 1 390)

1790 Census Bertie Co., NC

1790 Census Halifax Co., NC

12 Aug 1790 A reference to land adj JAMES DUKE in a will (VA GEN Vol 1 11-12 p 100)

VIRGINIA 1790 CENSUS (p27) (Heads of Families of the First Census of the U.S.) Taken in the year 1790 1782-1785

DUKE, BURNLEY White: 6 Black: 20
DUKE, THOMAS White: 6 Black: 8
DUKE, JOHN White: 13 Black: 8

1790 Nansemond Co. Land Taxes:

JACOB DUKE
THOMAS DUKE
MASEY DUKE
ASEY DUKE
HARDY DUKE
ELISHA DUKE
JAMES DUKE
ELIZABETH DUKE
FRANCIS DUKE
ABRAHAM DUKE
DANIEL DUKE
HADOCK DUKE
BENJAMIN DUKE

1790 Gates Co. Census

1790 NC Census Heads of Households only: Currituck Co.

1790 Clerk Fee BK

BENJ. DUKE, son of THOMAS
DUKE, JACOB vs. Godwin
DUKE, KADAR & ELIZABETH his wife, Benjn. Baker & Susana his wife, Susannah Collice, Mary Collice, & Jacob Collice vs. Collice
DUKE, KEDAR Rec. DUKE & wife deed to
DUKES, vs Elisha & Dennis Copeland
DUKES, vs. Salas Harrell
(Ck Fee Bk)

1790-91 Clerk Fee Bk

DUKE, ALSE & DAVID DUKE Exors. of ASHEL DUKE dec’d Estate
DUKE, ELISHA vs Norfleet
DUKE & wife Deed of Rec. by KEDAH DUKE
DUKE, ASHEL dec’d Estate of, Rec. by DAVID DUKE, Exors. of
DUKE, ELIZABETH, wife of KADAH DUKE, Benj. Baker, etc...

1791 Nans. Land Taxes Missing.

1791 Clerk Fee Bk

DUKE, deed to DAVIS DUKE Rec. 1791
DUKE, DAVID Rec. DUKE"S deed to
DUKE, HARDY Rec. Norfleet’s deed to
DUKE, THOMAS vs Reid
DUKES, vs Ezekiel Hosier
DUKES, vs Benjamin Webster
(Clk Fee Bk)

1791 Gates Taxable: JOHN DUKE

14 May 1791 JOHN DUKE SR. witness:... land in a little island in Chowan River... joining Demsey Harrells line & George Wynns Ferry... Nov Ct. 1791 (DB A-5 Gates 103 313)

14 May 1791 JOHN DUKE SR witness: ... land on side of READY MARSH... to John Winborn’s l ine... to CYPRESS SWAMP... Nov Ct 1791 (DB A-5 103 315)

20 Jul 1791 JOHN DUKE witness: Moses Hare to Joseph Sumners (DB A-5 96 256)

28 Sep 1791 NC State sold to Abel Cross.... DOWERY (A-5 116)

1792 Nans. Co. Land Taxes

JACOB DUKE
THOMAS DUKE
MASEY DUKE
ASEY DUKE
HARDY DUKE
ELISHA DUKE
JAMES DUKE
ELIZABETH DUKE
FRANCIS DUKE
ABRAHAM DUKE
DANIEL DUKE
HADOCK DUKE
BENJAMIN DUKE (taken from Copeland)

1792 Gates Taxables: JOHN DUKE

[CFD Note: "My" ELISHA DUKE, SENIOR was born 1792]

28 Mar 1792 JAMES DUKE of Nans. Co. married PRISCILLA DUKE (James Brady Law Baker) (Gates Marrg.)

28 Mar 1792 Jacob Parker of Nans. Co. married ALEE DUKE (James Brady) (Gates Marrg)

1792 Clerk Fee Bk

DUKE, vs. Lawrence Blades
DUKE, deed to Elisha Miltare Rec. 1792
DUKE, ABRAHAM & JACOB vs. Harrell
DUKE, DANIEL vs. Blades
DUKE, JACOB & ABRAHAM vs. Harrell
(Nans. Co. Clk Fee Bk)

28 Mar 1792 JAMES DUKE of Nans. Co. married PRISCILLA DUKE (James Brady Law Baker) (Gates Marrg)

28 Mar 1792 Jacob Parker of Nans. Co. married ALEE DUKE (James Brady) (Gates Marrg.)

25 Apr 1792 DAVID DUKE of Nans. Co. married Priscilla Odom in Gates Co. (Jonathan Rogers) (Gates Marrg.)

1792 Clerk Fee Bk:

DUKE, vs Lawrence Blades
DUKE, deed to Elisha Miltare Rec. 1792
DUKE, ABRAHAM & JACOB vs. Harrell
DUKE, DANIEL vs Blades
DUKE, JACOB & ABRAHAM vs. Harrell
(Nans. Co. Clk Fee Bk)

1793 Nans. Co. Land Tax: BENJAMIN DUKE -- only legible name

1793 A Birth: Catharine Goodman was born 1793 Nans. Co., Va. daughter of James Goodman & Portenes Barnes. She married (1) James Riddick (son of Jethro Riddick & Elizabeth Sumner); (2) DAVID DUKE; She died a widow 10 June 1861.  Catherine’s brother was Benjamin Goodman... he married (1) Permelie Lee, daughter of Henry Lee & Elizabeth Pipkin; (2) FANNY DUKE (Mrs. Babb)

Nans Co. 1793:Clerk Fee Bk:

DUKE vs. Leml Council, Admor. of John Holland dec’d 1793
DUKE, THOMAS vs. Norfleet
DUKE vs Jesse Saunders
DUKES vs Ogburn for Benj. B. Baker (nk)
DUKES, DAVID ordered to support a child

1794 Nans. Co. Land Taxes:

JACOB DUKE
THOMAS DUKE
MASEY DUKE
ASIA DUKE
HARDY DUKE
ELISHA DUKE
JAMES DUKE
ELIZABETH DUKE
FRANCIS DUKE
ABRAHAM DUKE
DANIEL DUKE
HADOCK DUKE
BENJAMIN DUKE

1794 Gates Co. Taxables - Raleigh

JOHN DUKE
JOHN DUKE of JOHN

1794 Nans. Co. First Nans. Co. Census Head of Household - List of John Cole:

THOMAS DUKE
HARDY DUKE
ELISHA DUKE
JAMES DUKE
JAMES DUKE (sic)
ASHEL DUKE
JOSIAH DUKE

17 July 1794 ELIZABETH DUKE married JONATHAN ROGERS 17 July 1794 (Mona)

Issue:

Enos b. 1795
Elisha b. 1797
Robert b. 1800
Jonathan b. 1804
James b. 1806
Francis D. b. 1808

Nans. Co. 1794 (Clk Fee bk)

DUKE vs Jethro Riddick Exor. of Moses Riddick dec’d
DUKE, Rec’d deed to Rutlin Watson
DUKE, ELISHA Rec. deed from Griffin
DUKES, DAVID Rec. Harrison’s deed to,

6 Oct 1794 DANIEL DUKES of Nansemond Co. sold to ANN BOND of Bertie Co. a negro man by name of Polipins (sic) Nov. Term 1794 Witt: Aaron Spivey Sally Edwards (Bertie Co., NC DB ? P170)

1795 Nans. Co. Land Taxes:

JACOB DUKE
THOMAS DUKE
MASEY DUKE
ELSE DUKE
HARDY DUKE
ELISHA DUKE
JAMES DUKE
ELIZABETH DUKE
FRANCIS DUKE
ABRAHAM DUKE
DANIEL DUKE
KADER DUKE
BENJAMIN DUKE

1795 Gates Co. Taxables:

JOHN DUKE (Cathead)
JOHN DUKE SENIOR

1795 Nans. Co. (Clk Fee Bk)

DUKE, FRANCIS & John Cole vs. Riddick
DUKE, THOMAS & WIFE vs Parker
DUKE, AMASA (?) MRS. ANNE DUKES Exor. of Rec. Will
DUKE, MRS. ANNE Exor. of AMASA (?) DUKES Rec. Will
DUKE, ELISHA vs. Skinner
DUKE, THOMAS vs. Copeland vs Blade

1795-1796 Nans. Co. (Clk Fee Bk)

DUKE, BENJAMIN vs. Miltier

[CFD Note: Gates County was formed in 1779, from parts of Chowan , Perquimans & Hertford Counties]

"Gates County N.C. Deeds" by Mona

The earliest DUKE name mentioned was a Gates Co. NC. deed dated 12 febuary 1799, in which John Shephers sold to William Shepard:

175 acres part of 2 patents: One granted to Thomas DUKE Jr. of Nansemond Co VA dated 28 Oct 1702. The other was a grant to Ruth Barefield dated Apr. 1694.

Begining at a Cypress on N side of Mills Swamp near mouth of Deep Branch.... down main run to mouth of James Brady’s mill swamp, and up run to N side of Bear Garden , to marked gum, by line of marked trees between said Brady & Shepherd, to Phillip Lewis’ line and along his line to Isaac Pipkin Sr.’s corner post oak and down dividing line between said Pipkin & Shepherd to Bear Garden and S.....

Now: 1702 was 26 years before the ‘dividing line between VA and NC -- so the tract had originally been within Virginia and had a Virginia land grant.

Now: 77 years later, we can see that the tract in NC had been in Virginia in 1702 --- prior to 1728 , and can hopefully give us an indication as to where the tracts were located.

First; Iwant to compare the 28 Oct 1702 grant to Thomas DUKE Jr. and 20 Apr 1694 grant to Ruth Barefield

Note the names SARUM ,SARAM SWAMP in the early VA deed.

Note the absence of these names in the Gates deed ,-- but we can see , MILLS SWAMP and BEAR GARDEN.

Then using the names offered in the deed of 12 Feb 1799 : John Shepherd 175 acs...William Shepherd...James Brady's Mill Swamp...Issac Pipkin, Sr...Phillip Lewis..Bear Garden...Thomas Duke, Sr. (1702)...Ruth Barefield (1694)

Can we find any other deeds attributed to any of these names that will give us other location names , or a grant with both names within?

As early as 24 Apr 1681 (21 years earlier) a Thomas DUKE was granted 430 arres in Up. Par. Nans. Neare Thomas Harrell adj. Thomas Parker -- the Cross Swamp & 200 acres belonging to William Wright -- & 200 acres granted to the said Wright 18 Mar. 1662 who conveyed to the said Duke. 230acres for transport of 5 persons: Tho. Duke, Tho. Duke, Fra Marr, Jno Deverett, Wm. Harring.

Question: Was this the first Thomas DUKE in Nansemond Co.?

Was his transfer of Tho DUKE , Tho DUKE -- himself and son ?

1681 Mention: CROSS SWAMP William WRIGHT

Prior to 28 Oct 1702 and one year after 23 Apr 1681 on 24 Apr 1682, a Thomas Duke (was it senior) was granted 350 acres in Up Par of Nasemond -- "at the Cross Swamp of Barbecue" -- transport of seven persons: Mary Croft, Sarah Stiles, Geo. Walker, Arthur Holder, Peter Blein, Thomas Pryer & negro Mathew.

Question: Was the Thomas DUKE --- father of Thomas DUKE Jr. in the 1702 grant ? Mention of ‘Cross Swamp of Barbecue’

Also we have:

Grant to Peter Febus 21 Oct. 1687 was for 200 acres Up Par Nans on Saram SW

Grant to Peter Phebus 20 Apr 1694 was for 250 acres Up Par Nans on Saram Maine Sw. adj. Richard Barefield

Peter Phebus mentioned in 28 Oct 1702 Grant to Thomas DUKE Jr.

A few months after Thomas DUKE Jr was granted 350 acres in Up. Par. Nans. (28 Oct 1702) - on 24 Apr 1703 - a John DUKE was granted 113 Acres Up. Par. of Nans. "on SW side of Cyprus SW, a br. of Summerton Cr. - adj. Thomas Allman’s land."

On 28 Oct 1702, Edmond Bayman was granted 4? acres Up Par Nans (the same day as Thomas Duke, Jr. grant) "on E side of S branch of Nans River" Beg. At Silvester Baker, being the dividing line bet. Robert Baker & Thomas Duke Senr. to land late in possession of James Gregory.

On 20 Oct. 1704, a Moses Hall was granted 95 acres Up Par Nans "near the Rich Thickett: adj. John Lassiter."

Old Quaker records that have survived tell us:

November 7th, 1707, Thomas DUKE Sr. gave consent for Moses Hall to marry his daughter Margaret DUKE.

(Later in 1727 "a" Thomas DUKE gave consent for William Bouge (of NC) to marry his daughter ‘Sarah’.

1795 JOSIAH DUKE (d Feb. 1802) married Priscilla Griffin (widow of James Griffin) DB 17- 1803 DB 19-154. (Halifax Lib.)

8 Mar. 1795 William Fryer to John Lewis, 100 acres Beginning at SCRATCH HALL BRANCH…. Land purchased for JOHN DUKE. (A-5 152-64 Gates deed)

17 August 1795 DANIEL DUKE witness: (A-5 143-3 Gates deed)

8 April 1795 Will of David Jones, 8 April 1795. Probated May Ct. 1798. David Jones of Gates County…. To son Hezkieh Jones tract of land I had of FRANCIS POWELL .. to son James my tract of land I had of ASEA DUKE.. (Almasy Wills)

1796 Nans. Co. Land Taxes:

JACOB DUKE
THOMAS DUKE
MASEY DUKE
DANIEL DUKE, JR.
ELSE DUKE
HARDY DUKE
ELISHA DUKE
JAMES DUKE
DAVID DUKE (of James)
ELIZABETH DUKE
FRANCIS DUKE
WILLIAM DUKE (of James)
KADER DUKE
BENJAMIN DUKE

2 January 1796 ABRAHAM DUKE of Nans. Co. married May Cross. Jonathan Rogers (W) Lw. Baker. (Gates Co. Marriages)

7 Jan. 1796 In the will of JOHN LAWRENCE, he named his wife as MARY LAWRENCE .. his s on JOHN .. and to son RICKS LAWRENCE "land and plantation I purchased of William Ruffin and the Pecosin land joining that I purchased of my father-in-law JOHN DUKE … to my son THOMAS DUKE LAWRENCE, land in Nansemond Co. VA wheron Charity Bullard now lives…(Hofmann WB two will 426 p98)

26 March 1796 DUKES’S SEINE PLACE.. David Watson to Abel Cross part of a patent to William Speight in 1719, 600 acres E side Chowan River. (A-5 150-51 Gates Co. deed)

19 November 1796 DANIEL DUKE witness: Nov. Ct. 1797. (A-5 160-121 Gates Co. deed)

2 December 1796 JOHN DUKE witness: Feb. Ct. 1797. (A-5 155-86 Gates Co. deed)

2 December 1796 JOHN DUKE witness: Feb. Ct. 1797. (A-5 155-87)

20 December 1796 D. DUKE witness: Feb. Ct. 1797. (A-5 158-106 Gates Co. deed)

1796 DUKE, THO. vs Parker vs John Parker. DUKE ELISHA & James Griffin Exors of Humphrey Griffin Rec. will.

DUKE, THO. County costs for breach of peace.

DUKE, ELISHA Admor. of Elender Cook dec’d Appt. Admor & Rec. will.

1796 Nans. Co. Clk. Fee Bk.

DUKE, CADAH vs Lassiter, Rec. Cole’s deed to, & Rec. Read & others deed to.
DUKE, ELISHA adm. Of Elender Cook dec’d.
James Griffin & ELISHA DUKE Exors. of Humphrey Griffin Rec. decedents will.
DUKE, deed to Hugh Goff Assignee of James Small Rec.
DUKE vs John Parker
DUKE, ELISHA & James Griffin Exors. of Humphrey Griffin Rec. will
DUKES vs James Griffin
DUKES vs David Lester Exor. of John Lester
DUKES & Norfleet to Henry Norfleet
DUKES & Read vs James Griffin
DUKES, MRS. Vs John Parker.

1797 Nans. Co. Land Taxes:

JACOB DUKE
THOMAS DUKE (J. Skinner
MACY DUKE
DANIEL DUKE, JR.
ACEY (ELSE) DUKE
HARDY DUKE
ELISHA DUKE
JAMES DUKE
DAVID DUKE (of James)
ELIZABETH DUKE
KADER DUKE
FRANCIS DUKE
ABRAHAM DUKE (of James)
BENJAMIN DUKE

1797 Gates Co. Taxables: JOHN DUKE SENR.

1797 Nansemond Co. Clk. Fee Bk

DUKE, FRANCIS, ELISHA DUKE admor. of, letter to admin. & rec. DUKE’S deed to dec’d
DUKE, THOMAS (nd) vs Parker
DUKE, ELISHA Admor. of Elender Cook (nd) Rec. Appr. Of Estate
DUKE, ELISHA Admor. of FRANCIS DUKE letter of Admin. & Rec. DUKE’S deed to dec’d.
DUKE, ELISHA (nd) vs Skinners
DUKE, deed to FRANCIS DUKE dec’d Rec. by ELISHA DUKE Admor. of dec’d.
DUKE, ELISHA adm. of FRANCIS DUKE .. also DUKE vs Harrison Allmand (nd) 1797-98-99
DUKE, ELISHA Owen Flynn Assigned of, vs Hefferto &
DUK, deed to Jeremh Pierce (nd) Rec.
DUKE vs William Webb (nd)
DUKE, vs David Rawls (nd)
DUKES vs Henry Norfleet (nd)
DUKE’S, vs John Parker
DUKE’S, deed to Jesse Warren (nd)
DUKE’S, KADAR (nd) vs Lassiter
DUKE vs David Lester Exor. of John Lester

4 Feb. 1797 JOHN DUKE witness: (A-5 162-132 Gates deed)

2 March 1797 Benjaman Baker married MARY DUKE in Gates Co. Isaac Parker Jr. (w) Law Baker. ( Gates Marriages)

21 April 1797 From Richmond Land Office Records: DUKE, KEDAR Nans. Co. 21 April 1797 105 acres in the upper Parish, adj. The land the said DUKE now lives on between that and a place called the Great meadow. (Grants 39 p238) (Rollings)

27 Nov. 1797 Abraham Smith of Nans. Co. married PENNINA DUKE Ben x Odom (w) law Baker (w) Jno. B. Baker. (Gates marriages)

1798 Nans. Co. Land Taxes:

JACOB DUKE
THOMAS DUKE
MASEY DUKE
DANIEL DUKE, JR.
ELSE DUKE
HARDY DUKE
ELISHA DUKE
JAMES DUKE
DAVID DUKE (of James)
ELIZABETH DUKE
FRANCIS DUKE
KADER DUKE
ABRAHAM DUKE (of James)
BENJAMIN DUKE

1798 NansCo. Clerk's Fee Books

DUKE, Admor. of Owen Flynn (R. Yarbrough to Pay)
DUKE, ELISHA (nd) Admor. of Elinor Cook, ordered to settle estate.
DUKE, ELISHA Admor. of FRAN. DUKE (nd), ordered to settle dec’d estate.
DUKE, FRAN. Estate of, ELISHA DUKE Admor. of, ord. To settle (nd)
DUKES vs Harrison Allmand (nd) 1798-1800
DUKES vs Randolph Moore (nd)
DUKES vs Jos. Murdaugh Exor. of Jas. Murdaugh (nd)
DUKES, deed to Elisha Rawls (nd) Rec.
DUKES, KEDAR (nd) vs Allmand
DUKES, T vs Harrison Allmand (nd)

1798 Gates Co. Taxables: JOHN DUKE , DANIEL DUKE

20 Jan. 1798 Wm. Speight to JOHN DUKE JR. (A-5 188 338 Gates)

2 Feb. 1798 JOHN DUKE Path (A-5 201 107 Gates)

24 Jan. 1798 PATSY DUKE married Moses Bird (Gates Co. Marriages)

1798-1823 A DANIEL DUKE owned land in Gates Co. (1824 heirs)

1799 Nans. Co. Land Taxes:

JACOB DUKE
THOMAS DUKE
MASEY DUKE
DANIEL DUKE, JR.
ELSE DUKE
HARDY DUKE
ELISHA DUKE
JAMES DUKE
DAVID DUKE (of James)
ELIZABETH DUKE
FRANCIS DUKE, Est.
KADER DUKE
ABRAHAM DUKE (of James)

1799 Gates Taxables:

JOHN DUKE
JOHN DUKE

1799 Feb. Court Gates: Oath of JOHN DUKE

12 Feb. 1799 John Shephard to William Shepherd 175 acres part of two patents, one granted to THOMAS DUKE JR. of Nans Co. 28Oct. 1702 and the other to Ruth Barfield 20 April 1694 ….N side of Mills Swamp nr. Mouth of Deep Branch… N side of Bear Garden..(A-5 185-317 Gates Co.)

28 Oct. 1702 THOMAS DUKE JR. 350 acres Up Par Nans. Co. at a place called SARUM: at Peter Phebus cor. of Richard Barfield

28 Oct. 1702 Edmond Bayman 43 acres Up Par Nan. Co. on E side of S branch of Nans. River… beg. at Silvester Baker being the dividing line bet. Robert Baker & THOMAS DUKE SR. to land late in the possession of John Gregory bounding on an escheat patent given to MERCY BAKER…. (Looking Back: (Nugent) Land Grants)

7 Oct. 1799 Jesse Peel of Nans. Co. married ANN DUKE (Gates marriages)

5 Nov. 1799 RUTH DUKE witness: Aug. Ct. 1800 (A-5 205-140 Gates deed)

18 Nov. 1799 Arthur Jones of Nans. Co. married SARAH DUKE (Gates Marriages)

1799 Nansemond Co Cleek Fee Book

DUKE vs Randolph Moore
DUKE, deed to Elisha Norfleet (nd) Rec.
DUKE vs John Riddick Sr.
DUKE vs Low? Roundtree (nd)
DUKE vs Watson Stoll & Co. (nd)
DUKE vs Willis Wulkinson (Suffo)
DUKE vs Richard Yarbrough for Flynn
DUKE, ELISHA Rec. Parker’s deed to, & Rec. Green’s receipt.
DUKE, KADER & Hugh Goff vs Riddick

For archival purposes, the C. Fred Duke data are grouped according to year in these files:

• Introduction

• Prior to 1750

• From 1750 to 1799, inclusive (this page)

• From 1800 to 1819, inclusive

• From 1820 to 1839, inclusive

• From 1840 to 1849, inclusive

• From 1850 to 1850, inclusive

• From 1851 to 1860, inclusive

• From 1861 to 1870, inclusive