DUKE Families of Nansemond County, Virginia; 1851-1860 by Fred Duke
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1851 Death: July 1851 Issue: Henrietta W. infant 7 mo 9 days ,daug. of Stephen & Margaret DUKE (Elon Rec)

29 Jan 1851 James Sears & wife Mary Ann to Francis DUKE 125 acs.. adj the Richard Lee tract, beg. at a hickory , a corner on said DUKE’s line, runningSW to a pine on W E Goodman’s and M H Daughtry’s line, thence binding Goodman’s line SE to a post oak corner of said DUKE and Freeman... 19 Feb 1851 (19 & 20 147 452)

17 Feb 1851 Oliver H Savage of Nans. Co to Oren B Savage...475 acs. composed of several tracts...also tract of 5 acs purchased by Thomas Riddick of Robert DUKE and conveyed to said by Oliver H and another said Riddick purchased of Arodi Draper 31 Dec 1747 containing 10 3/4 acs... Nov Term 1851 (221-22 1 4)

24 May 1851 William G Daughtrey Trustee of Henry M Daughtrey to William Lee 135 acs adj. lands of Henry Goodman, Francis DUKE dec’d & others. Aug Ct 1851 (21-22 1 4)

24 May 1851 William G Daughtrey Trustee of Pennina, wife of Henry M Daughtrey to Wm Lee...135 acs adj lands of Henry Goodman, Francis DUKE dec’d & others. Aug Ct 1851. (21-22 1 4)

24 May 1851 Henry M Daughtrey & wife Pennina, to Wm G Daughtrey , deed in trust...135 acs adj. Henry Goodman, Francis DUKE dec’d & others...Aug Ct 1851 (21-22 1 4)

2 Aug 1851 ...Tracts of land on road from Gatesville to Somerton: 195 acs where Pryor Savage formerly resided and by his will devised to said O B Savage and is bounded...4 acs purchased of Robert DUKE and 10 3/4 acs purchased of Arodi Draper by Thomas Riddick...Nov term 1851 (21-22 18 84)

2Aug 1851 Robert DUKE mentioned in similar deed dated the same day.. (21-22 21 97)

14 Nove 1851 Josiah DUKE & Caleb Savage, Justices (witnesses) Nans Co ...mentioned ‘Horspool Swamp’ May Term 1852 (21-22 25 115)

15 Nov 1851 Robert D DUKE Witness: Bray Eure to Peter Eure 30 acs beg. at James Goodwin’s corner, SW along line to Margaret Johnston’s line, NW to pine, corner at Robert H Ballard’s line, NE to Bray’s line.. Feb Ct 1852 (21-22 11 53)

Remember that Robert Duke was living with the Bray Eure family (RSA)

15 Nov 1851 William Lee to james Russell 18 acs beg at hickory in dec. Francis DUKE’s line.. Nov Ct 1851 (21-22 11 53)

1851 Nans Land Tax:

NAME

ACRES

ACRES

PLACE

Josiah

249

226

SW8

Benjamin

150

 

S7

John(Est)

25

 

S7

Daniel (of Dan’l)

150

 

S12

Kader (of Daniel)

22

 

S7

James (of Benj-ESt)

50

 

S7

Elisha

64

 

SW6

Parker

114

 

SW6

Dan’l of J

60

 

SW9

Betsy

63

 

S12

Edwin(of J) 

100

 

SW9

Francis T

207

40

S7

Mariba

10

 

S6

Abram

225

 

SW14

Whitmell

14

 

S6

David Sr

197

 

SW13

Francis (Gates)

45
Beach Swamp

 

SW20

David O

130

40

SW3 W.5

Francis (of Whit)

45

 

S6

1851 Nans Personal Property Tax

NAME

PERSONS

PROPERTY

HORSES

Daniel (of Dan’l) & son

2 WM 16+

 

1

Kedar (of Dan’l)

1 WM 16+

 

 

Nathaniel

1 WM 16+

 

 

Kedar (of K)

1 WM 16+

 

 

David Sr

1 WM 16+

 

 

Charles

1 WM 16+

 

 

Whitmell

1 WM 16+

 

 

David O

1 WM 16+

6 SL 16+

2 +watch

Josiah & son

2 WM 16+

5 SL 16+
1 Sl 12+

3+watch

Benj. (Ex) 

 

 

1

Prentis

1 WM 16+

1 SL 16+

 

Sophia

1 WM 16+

2 Sl 16 + 

 

Abram 

1 WM 16+

3 SL 16+

1+watch

Francis (of Whit.)

1 WM 16+

 

2

Andrew (of Dan’l

1 WM 16+

 

 

Hardy of Dan’l

1 WM 16+

 

 

Francis T

1 WM 16+

5 SL 16+

3

Daniel of Jacob

1 WM 16+

 

 

Parker

1 WM 16+

 

1

Andrew of Dan’l

1 WM 16+

 

 

Edwin 

1 WM 16+

 

1

Stephen

1 WM 16+

 

watch

Thomas of Eliz.

1 WM 16+

 

 

Francis of E

1WM 16+

 

 

Henry H.

1 WM 16+

 

1

Keeling T.H.

1 WM 16+

1 SL 16+

watch

1852 In 1852 Kedar of Daniel added 25 acs to his 1851 22. The 25 acs were from the John DUKE Estate as seen in 1851. (were they related?- F.DUKE)

5 Jan 1852 Wm. Lee admin. of Estate of Francis DUKE dec’d to Dempsey Langston. Boy Gaskins ,4 yrs old, to pay debts of said DUKE. May Ct 1853 (21-22 15 16)

15 Feb 1852 Division of land of James Saunders...to pine in Willis DUCK’s (sic) line...also 99 acs..along branch to gum corner of heirs of Francis DUKE dec. Witness: Wm Lee & J.M.H.Lee Nove Term 1851 (21-22 15 16)

21 Aug 1852 Edwin Harrell to Mills H Eure 12 acs beg. at stake near edge of Long Branch, corner on James Goodwin...corner tree in James Lilley’s line..along it to Robert DUKE’s line, out of swamp and up DUKE’s line...Aug Ct 1854 (21-22 67-68 339)

11 Oct 1852 Margaret Johnson to Robert DUKE 18 acs..along DUKE’s line...R.H.Ballard & said DUKE. Nov Term. 1853 (21-22 55 263 & 266)

Isle of Wight Courthouse Henry DUKE & Sarah M Gardner Feb 1852 Her parent Nelson B Gardner Affidavit of Solomon J Holland. (IOW pa 516)

1821 Nans Land Tax:

NAME

ACRES

ACRES

PLACE

Josiah

249

226

SW8

Benjamin

150

 

S7

Daniel (of Dan’l)

140

 

S5

Kader (of Daniel)

22

25*

S7

James (of Benj-ESt)

50

 

S7

Elisha

64

40 *

SW6

Parker

114

 

SW6

Dan’l of J

60

 

SW9

Betsy

63

 

S7

Edwin(of J) 

100

 

SW9

Francis T

207

40

S7

Mariba

10

 

S6

Abram

225

 

W10

Whitmell

14

 

S6

David Sr

197

 

SW13

Francis (Gates)

45

 

SW20

David O

130.75

40

SW3 W.5

Francis (of Whit)

45

37 *

S6

Charles

63

 

 

1852 Nans Personal Property Tax

NAME

PERSONS

PERSONS

PROPERTY

HORSES

Edwin

1 WM 16+

1WM21+

 

1

Elisha (EX)&son

1WM 16+

 

 

 

Parker

1 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

1

Dan’l of Dan’l EX

 

 

 

1

Hardy of Dan’l

1 WM 16+

1WM 21+

 

 

Andrew of Dan’l

1 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

John of Dan’l

1 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Whitmell & son

2 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Kedar of K & son

2 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Francis T

1 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

5 SL 16+

6 SL 12+

2

Francis of Whit.

1 WM 16+

1 WM21+

1 SL 16+

1 SL 12+

1

Nath. of Kedar

1 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Keeling T H 

1 WM 16+

1WM21+

watch

1

Joseph R

1 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

1

David O

1 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

5 SL 16+

6 SL 12+

1

Sophia

 

 

2 SL 16+

2 SL 12+

 

Josiah

1 WM 16+

! WM 21+

5 SL 16+

5 SL 12+

3

Andonium (16)

1 WM 16+

 

 

 

Charles

1 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

David

1 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

1

Henry

1 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

1

Stephen D

1 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Daniel of Jacob

1 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

James W

1 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Thos. of Eliz

1 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Francis of Eliz

1 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Abram

1 WM 16+

1 WM 21+

3 SL 16+

3 SL 12+

1

15 June 1853 Issue"Christian Sun": Mr David B Jones m Miss Laura A DUKE of Nans Co (Elon Rec.)

2 Feb 1853 John Everett & Armesia Eure - Francis DUKE (w) J.Sumner (Gates Marr. Index)

1853: From Richmond Archives: Marriages Nans. Co. VA 1853-1899, Reel #32 #3 19 Oct. 1853.

David S. Duke

Mary E. McAlster

David L. Duke

 

22 single Nans

20 single Suffolk

Res. Suffolk

Res. Suffolk

Par. James Parker & Mary C. Parker

Par. Andrew McAlster & Mary McAlster

Cabinet Maker

 

Allen R. Barnard officiated

 

From the 1850 Census Nansemond Co. VA

#198

AGE

OCCUPATION

BORN IN

Parker, Mary

49F

Farmer

Amelia Co. VA

Parker, Thomas

29M

Farmer

Nans. Co. VA

Parker, Rebecca

19F

 

Nans. Co. VA

Parker, David L.

19M

Farmer

Nans. Co. VA

Parker, Humphrey M & others

17M

 

 

26-26

McAlster, Andrew

58M

$2000

Delaware

McAlster, Martha K.

62F

 

Northampton Co.

McAlster, Eliza E.

27F

 

Nans. Co. VA

McAlster, Mary E.

17F

 

Nans. Co. VA

Comments from the Southside Virginian: JOSIAH DUKE married mary S. Edwards b. 1822 Southampton Co. d. 1853 daughter of Allen & Mary A. Edwards. (Vol 8 31 p23 Nans. Co. Marriages by L. H. Hart, recorded from death records)

1853 Nansemond Co. land Tax:

NAME

ACRES

PLACE

Abram

225

W 10

Francis of Whitmell

45,37

S 6

Benjain

150

S 7

Francis T.

40,207

SW 7,7

Josiah

247,226

SW 7

Betsy

63

S 7

David O.

130 ¾

SW 3, W ½

Kedar of Daniel

22,25

S 7,5

Daniel of Daniel

140

S 5

Parker

114

SW 6

Whitmell

14

SW 6

David Sr.

197

SW 13

James of Benj. EST

50

S 7

Elisha

64,40

SW 6

Mariba

10

SW 6

Charles C.

63

 

Edwin of J.

100

SW 9

Daniel of J.

60

SW 9

Francis

45

SW 9

1853 Nansemond Co. Personal Property Tax:

NAME

FEMALES

WHITE MALES

PROPERTY

HORSES

Josiah & son

2 FM 16+

2 WM 16+

6 SL 16+, 6Sl 12+

3

Whitmell & son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

1

Abram (EX)

 

 

 

 

Nelson

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

1

David O.

2 FM 16+

2 WM 21+

4 SL 16+, 5 SL 12+

1

Henry

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

1

Daniel of Jacob

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

1

Prentis & son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

David

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

1

Lucretia

 

 

 

 

Joseph R.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

7 SL 16+, 7 SL 12+

3

Thos. E. Outlaw

1 FM 16+

 

 

 

Abram

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

3 SL 16+, 3 SL 12+

1

Parker

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

1

Elisha (EX) for son

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Charles

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Sophia

 

 

1 Sl 16+, 1 SL 12+

 

Kader of Dan’l (ex)

 

 

 

 

James W.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Thos. Of Elizabeth

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Stephen

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Daniel of Dan’l (ex)

 

 

 

1

Andrew

1FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

John

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Francis of E

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

 

 

Keeling

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

1 Sl 16+, 1 SL 12+

 

Edwin

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

1

Francis T.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

5 SL 16+, 6 SL 12+

2

Kadar of K & son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Nathaniel of K

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Benjamin (ex)

 

 

 

1

Francis of Whitmell

1 FM 16+

I WM 21+

1 SL 16+, 1 SL 12+

2

Hardy of Whitmell

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

 

 

…also marked ditto for LAURA A. DUKE, ward, worth $175, ditto for MISSOURI DUKE, do do $200.

24 Feb. 1854 ROBERT DUKE witness: James Goodwin Sr. to James Goodwin Jr. 21 acres..beg. at corner of R. DUKE and P. Eure Jr…. land on which said Goodwin Sr. lives.. down line of Mills Eure or P. Harrell Jr. May Terem 1854. (21-21 62 307)

18 April 1854 Wm. Lee to Wm. H. Lee… (William Henry Lee) 117 acres adj. Land of W.H. Goodman, William Saunders & Briant Saunders… and land of heirs of F. DUKE dec’d, James Russell and sd. W. Henry Lee… May Ct. 1854. (21-22 63 315)

2 June 1854 Thomas Humphlett to ROBERT D. DUKE, truste, to secure to Richard D. Briscoe & Henry L. Eure… 21 Nov. 1855. (21-22 90 486)

17 June 1854 Edwin Harrell to ROBERT DUKE… 15 acres bounded by lands of James Goodwin, Mare Eure, Robert H. Ballard and heirs of Mary Goodwin, being tract purchased by Abraham Boyt & wife… Aug Term 1854. (21-22 67 338)

21 Aug. 1854 Francis D. Rogers of Nans. Co. to Isaac P. Lee .. land devised to him in the will of his father Jonathan Rogers, dec’d and on which he died, adj. Lands of James Arline, William Lee, james Rogers heirs, Dempsey Goodwin heirs & others on W side of Gatesville Road… Aug. term 1854. (21-22 67 338)

8 Sept. 1854 ROBERT D. DUKE to James Goodwin Jr…. 15 acres bounded by lands of Bray Eure and heirs of Mary Goodwin .. 6 Nov. 1855. (21-22 88 474)

8 Sept. 1854 ROBERT D. DUKE to John D. Horton… 18 acres bounded by lands of James Goodwin and land belonging to Peter Harrell.. Nov. term 1854. (21-22 72 365)

24 Nov. 1854 Wm. J. Baker CME to Thomas E. Riddick in open sale 28 Dec… 84 acres adj. James Arline, sd. Riddick & others and known as Barnes Tract and sold by petition made in court by EDITH DUKE, widow of FRANCIS DUKE & his children, A. JUDSON, JAMES A., NIAGRA CATATIA, WILLIAM JOHNSTON, ISAAC & FRANCIS, all under 21 yrs. Of age.. 23 Jan. 1855. (21-22 71 361)

5 July 1854 Northampton Co. marriages: JAMES DUKES. TO Emily Wills. (Northampton Co.)

1854 Nansemond Co. land Tax: taken 7 July 1854

NAME

ACRES

PLACE

Joseph (E. or R.)

79

NW 5

Abram

225

W 10

Francis of Whitmell

45, 37

S 6

Benjamin

150

S 7

Francis T.

40, 207, 118

SW 7, 7

Josiah

249 (sold tract to Joseph Duke)

SW 8

Joseph R.

226 (from Josiah Duke)

SW 7

Thomas of Elizabeth

63 (from Betsy Duke)

SW 7, S 7?

David O.

130, ¾

SW 3, W ½

Kedar of Daniel

22, 25

S 7

Daniel Sr. of Dan’l

140

S 5

Parker

114

SW 6

Whitmell

14

SW 6

David Sr.

197

SW 13

James of Benj. EST.

50

S 7

Elisha

64,40,10 (10 from Mariba)

SW 6

Charles

63

SW 4

Edwin of J.

100

SW 9

Francis

45 (Willis Parker & Beach Swamp)

SW 20

1854 Nansemond Co. Personal Property Tax:

NAME

FEMALE

WHITE MALE

PROPERTY

HORSES

Elisha (ex) for son

1 FM 16+

 

 

1

David O.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

4 SL 16+, 4 SL 12+

1

Andrew of Dan’l

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Thomas of Elizabeth

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Francis T.

1 FM 16=

1 WM 21+

4 SL 16+ 5 Sl 12+

2

Nelson

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

1 SL 16+, 1 SL 12+

1

Joseph R.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

5 SL 16+. 7 SL 12+

3

Abram

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

3 SL 16+, 4 SL 12+

2

David

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

1

Henry

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

1

Kader of Dan’l (ex)

 

 

 

 

William of K.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Benjamin (ex)

 

 

 

1

Nathaniel of K.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Charles

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Francis of Whitmell

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

2 SL 16+, 2 Sl 12+

1

Edwin

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

1

Josiah

1FM 16+

1 WM 21+

3 SL 16+, 3 SL 12+

3

Daniel of Dan’l (ex)

 

 

 

1

Hardy of Dan’l

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

John of Dan’l

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Hardy of Whitmell

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Parker & son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

1

Keeling

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

Watch

 

Sophia

 

 

1 SL 16+, 1 SL 12+

 

Prentis 1 son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Kader of K.

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

 

 

Stephen

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Francis of E.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

Whitmell 1 son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

8 Feb. 1855 Wm. J. Baker CME to Richard Saunders…DOWERY LAND on Chowan River … (21-22 p88)

12 Feb. 1855 Richard A. Saunders to W. M. Daughtrey….. DOWERY LAND on Chowan River.. 21-22 p88)

15 March 1855 Bryant Saunders to Wiliam Henry Lee … 109 acres beg. at gate of Amanda march’s residence on road leading from Jno. March’s to Gatesville, along his line to state line, to land of heirs of FRANCIS DUKE dec’d. 3 Aug. 1855. One witness was FRANCIS L. DUKE. (21-22 84 446)

30 June 1855 Three tracts, the first of 195 acres in on road from Gatesville to Somerton … Said Thomas Riddick bought second tract of 5 acres from ROBERT DUKE … 12 Feb. 1856. (21-22 92 493)

1855-56-57 EDITH DUKE owned land in Gates Co.

24 Jan. 1898 Moses Bird & PATSY DUKE. Joseph L. Brady, ROBERT D. DUKE. (Gates marriage Index)

1855 Nansemond Co. Land Tax:

NAME

ACRES

PLACE

Joseph R.

70, 138

N 5,6

Abram

225

W 10

Francis of Whitmell

45, 37

S 6, 6

Nelson

150 (from Benj. Duke)

S 7

Francis T.

40,207,118 (219 from J.Duke)

Sw 7

Josiah

249

SW 8

David O.

130 ¾

SW 12, 3

Kader of Dan’l

22, 25

S 7

Daniel Sr. of Dan’l

140

S 5

Parker

114

S 6

Whitmell

14

S 6

David Sr.

197

SW 13

James of Benj. EST.

50

S 7

Elisha

64, 40, 10

SW 6

Charles

63

SW 4

Edwin of Jacob

100

SW 9

Francis

45

SW 20

1855 Nansemond Co. personal Property Tax: HHF=House Furniture CHS=Chickens H=Horse

NAME

PERSONS

PERSONS

SLAVES

OTHER

LIVESTOCK

HHF VALUE

David O.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

5 16+, 5 12+

Watch

2 chs

$50.00

Francis E

1 WM 16+, 

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Francis T.

1 FM 16=

1 wm 21+

 

Cart, Clock

45 chs, 4 H

$175.00

Kadar of Dan’l EX

 

 

 

 

7 chs

$30.00

Thomas of Eliz.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

$30.00

Kader of K

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

10 chs

$40.00

Nathaniel

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Francis of Whit

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

2 16+, 2 12+

 

26 chs, 2 H

$75.00

Keeling

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

Watch

 

 

David 1 son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

29 chs, 1 H

$65.00

Daniel of Dan’l

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

10 chs, 1 H

$50.00

Andrew

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Stephen 

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

$40.00

Prentis 1 son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

$50.00

Sophia

 

 

1 16+, 1 12+

 

 

$50.00

Parker 1 son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

26 chs, 1 H

$50.00

Whitmell 1 son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

31 chs

$30.00

Daniel

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

4 16+, 4 12+

Cart

23 chs, 2 H

$300.00

Abram

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

3 16+, 3 12+

2 Carts, Clock

29 chs, 1 H

$150.00

Joseph R.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

7 16+, 9 12+

Cart, Watch, Clock

61 chs, 4 H

$275.00

William of K

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Charles

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

Clock

10 chs, 1 H

$100.00

Edwin

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

Cart, Clock

1 H

$60.00

Nelson

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

1 16+, 1 12+

Clock

13 chs

$100.00

Benjamin EX

 

 

 

 

1 sheep

$40.00

Josiah

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

5 16+, 7 12+ 

2 Carts, Clock

54 chs, 3 H

$200.00

Elisha Sr. 1 son

1 FM 16+

 

 

 

16 chs, 1 H

$30.00

Henry

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

18 chs 2 H

$25.00

Also added: Ditto for Grdn. For T. V. & M. M. Savage $900.00. Missoui Duke $175.00.

Also added: Ditto Gdrn. For Jackson Raby (16) $900.00.

2 Feb. 1856 Williams, Jonathan, Gates Co. Feb 2, 1856 May term 1856 sons: Issac & John daughters Charity Everett & EDITH DUKE son-in-law W. H. Cross …. Daughter Sally Winter & Martha Eason. (Hathaway Vol II p79)

2 Feb. 1856 EDITH DUKE mentioned in will of Jonathan Williams Gates Co.: son Issac Williams, son John Williams, daughter Charity Everett, wife of Thomas Everett daughter EDITH DUKE & heirs. (Almsy Wills)

1758-1872 marriages 1758-1872 Halifax Co. THOMAS H. KEELING DUKE m. Elizabeth Woodford 10 May 1856 (my #108 ) albert Thompson. (Halifax Lib.)

12 July 1856 NANCY DUKES & ELIZABETH DUKES, their father DANIEL DUKES .. where mother now resides.. 10 acres sold to T. H. lassiter. (Gates Deeds BK 22 P2-3)

12 July 1856 NANCY & ELIZABETH DUKE to Timothy H. lassiter… 10 acres on W side of Bennett’s Creek & is their undivided portion of their part of land of their father DANIEL DUKE dec’d on which their Mother resides, adj. Lands of Sam. E. Harrell… Feb Term 1857. (21-22 113 2)

28 June 1856 …….. bondsman ROBERT D. DUKE. (Gates Marriage Index)

1856-1868 A. J. (Adonrium) DUKE owned land in Gates Co.

1856 Nansemond Co. Land Tax taken 6 May 1856 6 June 1856:

NAME

ACRES

PLACE

Joseph R.

70, 319

NW 5, N 6

Abram

255

W 10

Hardy of Dan’l

25 (from Dan’l Duke of Dan’l

S 5

Francis of Whitmell

45 (from Dan’l Duke of Dan’l

S 6

Benjamin

150 (from Nelson Duke

S 7

Francis T. EsTate

40, 207, 88, 219 (30 acres sold to Thomas of E.)

S 7

Josiah

249

S 8

David O.

130 ¾

S 8

Kedar of Dan’l

22, 25

S 7

Daniel Sr. of Dan’l

120, 12 (sold 20 acres to Hardy Duke

S 5, 4

Parker

114

S 6

Whitmell

14

S 6

Kader of K

12 ½

S 6

David Sr.

197

SW 13

James of Benj. Est.

50

S7

Elisha

64, 40, 10

SW 6

Charles C.

63

SW 9

Edwin of J. Est.

100

SW 9

Francis

45

SW 20

Thomas of Eliz.

30 (from Francis T. Estate)

SW 20

(in 1856 one page said 27 acres charged to MARTHA C. DUKE widow)

1856 Nansemond Property Tax: HHF=Household Furniture, CHS=Chickens, H=Horse

NAME

PERSONS

PERSONS

SLAVES

OTHER

LIVESTOCK

HHF VALUE

David Washington

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Francis of Whit

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

1 16+, 1 12+

 

57 chs, 2 H

$100.00

Daniel of Dn’l EX

 

 

 

 

7 chs, 1 H

$50.00

Andrew

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

David Sr. 1 son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

27 chs, 2 H

$75.00

Henry

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

10 chs, 2 H

$25.00

Francis of E

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Sophia

 

 

1 16+, 1 12+

 

 

$50.00

David O.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

2 16+, 2 12+

Watch

2 chs

$125.00

Prentis 1 son

2 EM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

$100.00

Keeling

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

Watch

 

 

Kader of Dn’l EX

 

 

 

 

10 chs, 1 H

$30.00

Hardy of Whit

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

Watch

 

 

El;isha Sr. 1 son EX

1 FM 16+

 

 

 

20 chs, 1 H

$50.00

Thomas of Eliz.

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

 

 

5 chs

$25.00

William of P

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Emeline E.

 

 

4 16+, 4 12+

Clock

27 chs, 1 H

$175.00

James W.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

1 16+

Watch

1 H

$225.00

Nathaniel

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

William of R

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Kader of K

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

9 chs

$75.00

Nelson

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

Buggy

10 chs, 1H

$40.00

Parker 1 son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

23 chs, 2 H

$50.00

Whitmell 1 son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

14 chs

$50.00

Robert of Whit

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Charles

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

11 chs, 1 H

$100.00

Josiah

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

4 16+, 6 12+

2 Carts, Clock

53 chs, 3 H

`$350.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Martha C.

 

 

4 16+, 4 12+

Watch, Cart, Jewelry

13 hogs, 2 H

??

Alexander Savage Exec. For F. T. Duke

1 Fm 16+

1 Wm 21+

5 16+, 7 12+

2 Carriages, Watch, Clock, Gold

104 chs, 5 H

 

Joseph R.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

7 16+, 9 12+

2 carriages, Watch, gold, Clock

67 chs, 4 H

$150.00

Abram Adm. Daniel Duke

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

3 16+, 3 12+

Cart, Clock

31 chs, 2 H

$200.00

8 Jan. 1857 "Christian Sun" 8 Jan. 1857 issue: marriage 18 Dec. 1856 Mr. HARDY DUKE of Norfolk Co. m. Miss Sarah Morgan of Nansemond Co. (Elon Rec.)

21 Feb. 1857 Robert H. Ballard & wife mary to Lassiter Riddick Abel Cross land 3 miles from Chowan River near DOWERY LAND… (21-22 p114)

21 June 1857 Henry T. Boon m. MARY A. DUKES (Northampton Co.)

12 March 1857 FRANCIS DUKE died . Born 8 Nov. 1808, husband of Edith Williams, married in 1833. (source??)

1857 Will of Timothy Spivey May Ct. 1857…..DUKE TRACT…. (Almsy Wills Gates p89)

18 Dec. 1857 JOSIAH DUKE 18 Dec. 1857 Bet. JOSEPH R. DUKE & DAVID W. DUKE Exors. of last will & Testament of JOSIAH DUKE dec’d to Oliver P. Savage of Nans. Co. … 250 acres.. "on both sides of Somerton road & adj. Lands of FRANCIS T. DUKE & Burwell Collins on the North" …"and Hillery Spivey & Henry Rogers on the East … (Orighinal deed destroyed in 1866 fire) (my #66) (Suff. Deed Bk #0 p293)

1857 In 1857 JOSEPH R. DUKE & Thomas E. Outlaw made gift to Emily______ & Mary V. J. Phillip. (IOW CH)

1857 Nansemond Co. Land Tax: Taken 11 May 1857 15 June 1857

NAME

ACRES

PLACE

Joseph R.

70, 319

NW 6, 6

Abrsam

255

W 10

Martha C.

27 (had m. Daniel Duke, widow in 1855

Ne 10

Hardy of Dan’l

20

S 5

Nelson

50

 

Francis of Whit.

45, 37

S 6

Benjamin

150

S 7

Francis T. EST.

334

S 7

Josiah

249

S 8

David O.

130 ¾

 

Kader of Dan’l

22, 14

S 7

Daniel Sr. of Dan’l

120, 12 (sold 120 acres to hardy Duke)

S 5, 4

Parker

114

S 6

Whitmell

14

S 6

Kader of K

12 ½

S 6

David Sr.

197

W 13

James of B. EST.

50

S 7

Elisha

114 (3 tracts consolodated)

SW 6

Charles

63

SW 4

Edwin EST.

100

SW 9

Francis

45

SW 20

Thomas of E.

30

 

Henry

100

W 11

1857 Nansemond Property Tax: HHF=Household Furniture, CHS=Chickens, H=Horse

NAME

PERSONS

PERSONS

SLAVES

OTHER

LIVESTOCK

HHF

Martha C.

 

 

1 16+,1 12+

Cart

16 chs, 2 H

$100.00

Abram Adm. D. Duke

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

4 16+, 4 12+

2 Carts, Clock

19 chs, 4 H

$250.00

Joseph R.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

6 16+, 8 12+

2 Carts, Watch, Clock

54 chs,4 H

$200.00

David W.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

Watch

 

 

Henry H.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

10 chs, 2 H

$25.00

Richard of D

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Whitmell 1 son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

15 chs

$50.00

Robert ofWhit.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Josiah

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

4 16+,6 12+

2 Carts,Clock

60 chs, 3 H

$350.00

Thomas

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

3 chs, 1 H

$25.00

Parker 1 son

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

25 chs, 2 H

$50.00

Elisha

 

 

 

 

15 chs 1 H

$50.00

Elisha Jr.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Charles C.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

Clock

5 chs, 1 H

$100.00

Sophia

 

 

1 16+, 1 12+

 

 

 

Kader EX

 

 

 

 

10 chs, 1 J

$40.00

Nelson

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

1 16+, 1 12+

Cart, Watch

10 chs 1 H

$75.00

Daniel Sr. EX

 

 

 

 

5 chs, 1 H

$100.00

Francis of E

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

William K

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Emeline E.

 

 

3 16+, 3 12+

Clock

30 chs, 2 H

$180.00

Andrew

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

$20.00

Francis of W

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

Watch

35 chs, 2 H

$100.00

Nathaniel

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Kader of K

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

15 chs

$75.00

William of P

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

David O.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

2 16+, 2 12+

Watch

1 chs

$125.00

Prentis 1 son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

Cart

 

$100.00

David 1 son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

3 chs

$80.00

Keeling

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

28 Jan. 1858 A. J. DUKE & Mary Catherine Goodwin bond 26 Jan. 1858 m. 28 Jan. 1858 by Edward Howell, Minster of the Gospel of the Baptist. (Gates marriages)

9 Jan. 1858 License: 8 Feb. 1858 m. 9 Feb. 1858 (my #33) Henry Rawls & EDITH DUKE (widow) by Edward Howell MG. (Gates marriages)

Another version: Rawls, Henry to MRS. EDITH DUKE 8 July 1858 William H.L. Goodman m. 9 July 1858 by Edward Howell Minster of the Gospel of the N.C.Baptist Association.

9 Feb. 1858 EDITH DUKE to her children as tenants in common. Slaves Daniel, Angeline, Jane & Joshua to A. J. , JAMES A., N. M. E., W.J., I. T., &F.H. (FH=Francis H.—male) Also feather bed each to go to daughter N. M. E. and sons A. J. and JAMES A. and $40 each to sons WM. J., I. T., and F.H. J. M. H. Lee. (21-22 130 137)

17 May 1858 Wm. H. Manning CME to ROBERT D. DUKE 55 acres sold by petition (Gates?) May Term 1858. (21-22 142 241)

9 July 1858 "Christian Sun" 9 July 1858 Issue: Death: died in Petersburg on the 29th ULT, STEPHEN DUKE, foremerly a resident of Suffolk age 29. Leaves wife & one child. (Elon Rec.)

23 July 1858 "Christian Sun" 23 July 1858 Isue: marriage: Thursday evening 22nd INST. By Rev. Witt Boykins Mr. George W. Turner & MISS MISSOURI DUKE, all of Nans. Co. (Elon Rec.)

31 Aug. 1858 JAMES A. DUKE witness: (21-22 151 318)

16 Oct. 1858 Mentioned … N E to ROBERT DUKES… ROAD FROM Gatesville to Somerton 16 Oct. 1858. (21-22 151 315)

26 Oct. 1858 …………..R. D. DUKE as security…27 Oct. 1858. (21-22 148 297)

17 Dec. 1858 "Christian Sun" 17 Dec. 1858 Issue: Died in the Country on 15th INST, BENJAMIN DUKE age 78 Member of Cypress Chapel Christian Church for 40 years. Leaving large family. (Elon Rec.)

1858-1860-1862 only:JAMES A. DUKE Gates Co. landowner.

1858 Nansemond Co. Land Tax: Taken 24 April 1858 1 June a1858

NAME

ACRES

PLACE

Joseph R.

70, 319

NW 6, 6

Abram

255

W 10

Martha

27

E 10

Nelson

50

S 8

Hardy of Dan’l

20

S 5

Benjamin

150

S 7

Francis of Whitmell

45, 37

S 6

Francis T. EST.

334

S 7

David O. 

130, ¾

 

Kader of Dan’l

22, 14

S 7

Daniel Sr. of Dan’l

12 (sold 120 acres to Hardy & John)

S 4

Parker

114

S 6

Whitmell

14

S 6

Hardy & John

120 (from Daniel of Dan’l)

S 5

Kadar of kadar

121/2

S 6

David Sr.

197

W 13

James of B. EST.

50

S 7

Elisha

114

 

Charles C.

63

SW 4

Edwin of J. EST.

100

 

Francis

45

SW 20

Thomas of E.

30

SW 7

Henry H.

100

W 11

11 Nov. 1858 JOSEPH R. DUKE died age 28… Consort Elisa Duke.

1858 Nansemond Personal Tax: HHF=Household Furniture, CHS=Chickens, H=Horse

NAME

PERSONS

PERSONS

SLAVES

OTHER

LIVESTOCK

HHF

Martha C.

 

 

2 16+, 4 12+

Cart, Watch

24 chs,2 H

$50.00

Daniel & son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

18 chs, 1 H

$50.00

Andrew

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Savage, 

Alexander

1 FM 16+, 1 FM 21+

 

4 16+, 6 12+

2 Carts,Watch

118 chs, 4 H

$250.00

Abram

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

3 16+, 3 12+

Cart, Clock

33 chs, 3 H

$250.00

Joseph R.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

8 16+,10 12+

2 Carts, Clock, Watch

73 chs,3 H

$175.00

David W.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

3 16+,3 12+

Cart

1 H

$30.00

David O.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

2 16+, 2 12+

Cart

 

$100.00

Prentis 1 son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

Clock

 

$100.00

Kadar of K

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

11 chs

$75.00

William k

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

William of P

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Henry H.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

10 chs

$75.00

David 1 son

2 FM 16+

1WM 21+

 

 

40 chs, 2 H

$75.00

Sophia

 

 

2 16+, 2 12+

 

 

$50.00

Richard

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Emeline E.

 

 

4 16+,4 12+

Cart, Clock

25 chs, 2 H

$180.00

Whitmell (Burwell?)

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Nelson

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

1 16+, 1 12+

Cart, Watch

3 chs, 1 H

$75.00

Nathaniel

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Kader of Daniel EX

 

 

 

 

3 chs

$40.00

Elisha EX

 

 

 

 

15 chs, 1 H

$50.00

Elisha Jr.

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Francis of E

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Parker

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

40 chs, 2 H

$50.00

Burwell

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Whitmell 1 son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

15 chs

$30.00

Robert of Whit

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Thomas of E

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

$25.00

Charles C.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

Clock

10 chs, 1 H

$100.00

Francis of W

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

10 chs,1 H

$100.00

1859 1859—Christan Church was organized. Among many members: James Pugh & FRANCES (DUKE), his wfe W. T. DUKE.. (Norfleet "Suff in Va)

1 Jan. 1859 Henry Rawls to A. J. DUKE, his interest in DUKE FARM adj. Lands of estate of William Lee, dec’d, Dr. Wm. H. Lee & others. (A. JUDSON DUKE) (21-22 157 374)

2 Feb. 1859 Annis Smith of Hertford Co. to John Cross 371/2 acres… on N side of Forte Island Pecosin, which she inherited at death of her father, Mills Eure, and which is bounded by R. D. DUKE, Pleasant Taylor tract, land of R. H. Ballard & land of sd. John Cross. Feb. Term 1859.(21-22 157 366)

4 Feb. 1859 "Christian Sun 4 Feb. 1859 Issue: Married in Nansemond Co. on Thursday evening the 3rd ST,Mr. Andrew Raby & MRS EMELINE E. DUKE. (Elon Rec.)

5 Feb. 1859 R. D. DUKE witness: deed of 100 acres of (Dempsey N. Jones land on road from Winton Ferry to Somerton.. Feb Term 1859. (21-22 159 387)

8 Dec. 1859 R. D. DUKE witness: a deed of trust.. Richard A. Saunders to Nathaniel Eure & Riddick Gatling Jr. …A. Cross, 10 Dec. 1859. (21-22 170 386)

1859 Nansemond Co. Land Tax: Taken 27 May 1859 8 April 1859

NAME

ACRES

PLACE

Nelson

50

S 8

Hardy of Dan’l

20

S 5

Benjamin

150

S 7

Francis of W.

45, 37

S 6, 6

Francis T. EST.

334

S 7

David O.

130 ¾

S 3, W 1

Daniel Sr. of Dan’l

12

S 4

Parker

114

S 6

Whitmell

14

S 6

Hardy & John

120

S 5

David Sr.

197

W 13

Jas. Of B. EST.

50

S 7

Elisha

114

SW 6

Charles C.

63

SW 4

Edwin of J. EST.

100

SW 9

Francis

45

SW 20(Beach Swamp)

Henry H.

100

W 11

Joseph R. EST.

70, 319 (70 to Elsa)

NW 6

Martha C.

27, 110, (110 from S.Williams Est.)

E 10

Abram

255

W 10

(Jesse R. Savage bought 30 acres from THOS. DUKE of E.) (Jesse R. Savage paid for ELLEN DUKE)

1859 Nansemond Property Tax: HHF=Household Furniture CHS=Chickens H=Horse

NAME

PERSONS

PERSONS

SLAVES

OTHER

LIVESTOCK

HHF VALUE

David Jr.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Eliza A.

 

 

3 12+

 

5 chs

$200.00

Abram

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

3 16+, 3 12+

Cart, Clock

28 chs, 3 H

 

David W.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

3 16+, 3 12+

Buggy

2 H

$25.00

David 1 son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

25 chs, 2 H

$75.00

Richard

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Sophia

 

 

2 16+, 2 12+

 

 

$50.00

Kedar of EST

 

 

 

 

10 chs, 1 H

$25.00

Wm. Of Kadar

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Francis of Whitmell

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

1 16+, 1 12+

Clock, Watch

20 chs, 1 H

 

Nathaniel

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Kadar of K

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

10 chs

 

Mary J;ane Holland

 

 

 

 

 

$50.00

Martha C.

 

 

2 16+, 2 12+

Buggy, Watch

7 cattle, 2 H

$60.00

Daniel Sr. of D.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

15 chs, 1 H

$50.00

Andrew

1 FM 16+

2 WM 21+

 

 

 

$12.00

David O.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

2 16+, 2 12+

Watch

 

$100.00

Burwell

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

?Wnrd of Prentis

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Prentis

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

2 Watches, Clock

2 cattle

 

Charles C.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

20 chs, 1 H

$100.00

Whitmell & son

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

10 chs

$30.00

Robert of Whit

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Parker of Whitmell

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Thomas of E

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Parker EX

 

 

 

 

25 chs, 2 H

$50.00

Burwell

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Elisha

 

 

 

 

10 chs, 1 H

$35.00

Elisha Jr.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Francis of E

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Henry H.

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

15 chs, 1 H

$30.00

Nelson

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

Cart

10 chs, 1 H

 

21 Aug 1860 James H. DUKE married Betty Lawrence (Chowan Co Mar. pa 47)

1860 Gates Co Census

#655

Year of Birth

Name

Age

1776

Christian DUKE

85

1804

Elizabeth DUKE

56

1804

Nancy DUKE

56

#310-302

Year of Birth

Name

Age

1817

Robert DUKE

43

1823

Diana DUKE

37

1842

Richard DUKE

18

1844

Jane DUKE

16

1848

Davy DUKE

12

1850

John DUKE

10

1853

James DUKE

7

1854

Annie DUKE

6

1857

Carrie DUKE

3

1860

Sarah DUKE

3/12

#583

Year of Birth

Name

Age

1834

A J DUKE

26

1834

Cate DUKE

26

1859

Mord DUKE

1 F

1836

James A DUKE

24

1836

Ulalia DUKE

24

1842

William DUKE

18

1847

Francis H DUKE

13

1847

Isaac P DUKE

13

Dukes in 1860 Census (Nansemond Co-Upper Parish)

#423-423

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1804

Parker DUKE

56 M

farmer

$500

$500

Va

1820

Nancy DUKE

40 F

 

 

 

 

1836

Burwell DUKE

24 M

 

 

 

 

1850

Virginia DUKE

10 F

 

 

 

 

#420-420 - Martha Baker

#424-424

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1792

Elisha DUKE Sr

68 M

farmer

$300

$300

Va

1835

Elisha DUKE Jr

25 M

 

 

 

 

1842

Elizabeth DUKE

18 F

 

 

 

 

1858

Dianna

2 F

 

 

 

 

1795

Matilda Ballard

68 F

 

 

 

 

#427-427 Willaim Frost & Elizabeth

#428-428

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1800

Kedar DUKE

60 M

farmer

$100

$100

Va

1803

Martha DUKE

57 F

 

 

 

 

1847

Mary DUKE

13 F

 

 

 

 

1849

Andrew DUKE

11 M

 

 

 

 

#429-429 - John J Baker

#430-430 - Thomas DUKE of E

#307-307

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1800

Sophia DUKE

60 F

 

$500

$500

Va

Sophia - living with James E Smith (38) and Mary W Smith (33) (b.NC) & family

#101-101

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1818

Prentis DUKE

42 M

 

$400

$50

Va

1810

Mary DUKE

50 F

 

 

 

 

1838

Burwell DUKE

22 M

 

 

 

 

1840

Nancy DUKE

20 F

 

 

 

 

1842

Mary E DUKE

18 F

 

 

 

 

1847

Toby DUKE

13 M

 

 

 

 

#386-386 (south of Josiah)

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1836

David W DUKE

24 M

farmer

$3000

$7000

Va

1844

William H Mumford

16 M

 

 

 

 

1820

Sally Watkins

40 F Black

 

 

 

 

#176-176

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1804

David DUKE

56 M

farmer

$1000

$300

Va

1800

Christian DUKE

60 F

Nee Howell

 

 

 

1838

Madison DUKE

22 M

farmer

 

 

 

1850

Jerry Jones

10 M

 

 

 

 

#177-177

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1828

Henry DUKES

32 M

farmer

$400

$300

Va

1835

Sarah M DUKES

25 F

 

 

 

 

1853

Mary DUKES

7 F

 

 

 

 

1855

Martha DUKE

4 F

 

 

 

 

1856

Nelson DUKE

4 M

 

 

 

 

1857

David DUKE

3 M

 

 

 

 

1859

Joseph DUKE

10/12 M

 

 

 

 

#113-113 - (David O. DUKE died before 1871 Census)

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1805

David O DUKE

55 M

Hotel Keeper

$1200

$14,000

Va

1807

Catharine DUKE

53 F

 

 

 

 

1846

Owen F DUKE

14 M

 

 

 

 

 

& Others

 

 

 

 

 

#62-62

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1802

Daniel DUKE of D

58 M

farmer

$1000

$250

Va

1802

Elizabeth DUKE

58 F

 

 

 

 

#63-63

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1830

Andrew DUKE

30 M

farmer

$100

 

Va

1833

Hardy DUKE

27 M

trucker

 

 

 

1835

John DUKE

25 M

laborer

 

 

 

1839

Daniel DUKE Jr

21 M

laborer

 

 

 

1842

David DUKE

18 M

 

 

 

 

1844

Francis DUKE

16 M

 

 

 

 

1845

Frances DUKE

15 F

 

 

 

 

1848

Peggy DUKE

12 F

 

 

 

 

1839

Crissy Barnes

21 F

 

 

 

 

#334-334 - (south of Jacob & Penn. )

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1820

Abram DUKE

40 M

farmer

$1300

$4000

Va

1835

Sarah L DUKE

25 F

 

 

 

 

1846

Susan J DUKE

14 F

 

 

 

 

1853

Martha A DUKE

7 F

 

 

 

 

#407-407

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1822

Charles C DUKE

38 M

farmer

$800

$200

Va

1832

Mary A DUKE

28 F

 

 

 

 

1855

James DUKE

5 M

 

 

 

 

1858

Columbus DUKE

2 M

 

 

 

 

1860

Elizabeth DUKE

2/12 F

 

 

 

 

1842

Lavinia Copeland

18 F Black

 

 

 

 

#495-495

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1805

Kader DUKE

55 M

 

$170

$50

Va

1815

Mary DUKE

45 F

 

 

 

 

1846

James DUKE

14 M

 

 

 

 

1848

Sarah DUKE

12 F

 

 

 

 

#430-430

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1828

Thomas DUKE

32 M

farm laborer

$150

$100

Va

1827

Caroline DUKE

33 F

 

 

 

 

1853

James DUKE

7 M

 

 

 

 

1856

Odelia DUKE

4 F

 

 

 

 

1858

Sarah DUKE

2 F

 

 

 

 

1860

Dudley DUKE

5/12 M

 

 

 

 

#16-16 - Widow of Daniel of J who died 1858 - remarried See 1850 #1310

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1827

Martha C DUKE

33 F

 

$1200

$3500

Va

1847

Mary Ann Williams

13 F

 

 

 

 

1824

George Rix

36 M Black

 

 

 

 

#526-526

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1815

Nelson DUKE

45 M

farmer

$250

$150

Va

1836

Mary E DUKE

24 F

 

 

 

 

1854

Laura DUKE

6 F

 

 

 

 

1859

James DUKE

1 M

 

 

 

 

1846

George Dunford

14 M

 

 

 

 

1848

Martha Faulk

12 F

 

 

 

 

#593-593 - Catherine living with Edward C & Eunice Riddick & family

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1814

Catharine DUKE

66 F

 

 

 

 

#683-683

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1825

Francis DUKE

35 M

farmer

$500

$500

Va

1828

Frances A DUKE

32 F

 

 

 

 

1850

Francis DUKE

10 M

 

 

 

 

1853

Wilson DUKE

7 M

 

 

 

 

1856

Emma DUKE

4 F

 

 

 

 

1859

Wyeanna DUKE

7/12 F

 

 

 

 

1846

Dempsey Spivey

14 M

 

 

 

 

1840

Henry Spivey

20 M

farm laborer

 

 

 

1845

Elizabeth Lassiter

15 F

 

 

 

 

1782

Sabra Benson

78 F

 

 

 

 

1800

Elizabeth Hose

60 F

 

 

 

 

#765-765 – son of Kader & Polly

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1836

William DUKE

24 M

Farm laborer

$750

 

Va

1840

Caroline V DUKE

20 F

 

 

 

 

1859

Margaret DUKE

1 F

 

 

 

 

#766-766 -son of Kader & Polly

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1829

Nathaniel DUKE

31 M

Laborer

 

 

Va

1832

Betsy Dilda ?

28 F

 

 

 

 

1858

Ann Dilda ?

28 F

 

 

 

 

1832

Sabra A DUKE

28 F

 

 

 

 

1859

Sarah DUKE

1 F

 

 

 

 

#490-490 - living with James Ellis & family

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1846

James T DUKE

14 M

 

 

 

Va

#512-512 – living with Absolom Barnes and Dolly Barnes F b. 1814

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

`846

Joseph DUKE

14 M

 

 

 

 

1848

Emily DUKE

14 F

 

 

 

 

#264-264

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1836

Thomas E Outland

24 M

Farmer

$2500

$3000

Va

1810

Elizabeth A DUKE

48 F

 

 

 

 

1842

George M Gay

18 M

 

 

 

 

1846

George Doyle

18 M

 

 

 

 

1830

Emily Phillips

30 F

 

 

 

 

1850

Mary V Phillips

10 F

 

 

 

 

#427-427

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1807

William Frost

53 M

Farmer

$1200

$450

Va

1812

Pricilla Frost

48 F

 

 

 

 

1841

Hester Frost

19 F

 

 

 

 

1842

William Frost

18 M

 

 

 

 

1843

Calvin Frost

17 M

 

 

 

 

1845

Cassandra Frost

15 F

 

 

 

 

1851

Roxanna Frost

9 F

 

 

 

 

1780

Rachel DUKE

80 F

Widow of

Benjamin

DUKE

 

#447-447 - living with Allen Mathews (25 M) & Ann Mathews (25 F)

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1812

Zilpha DUKE

48 F

 

 

 

Va

1844

Andora DUKE

16 F

 

 

 

 

#248-248 – living with W H Hare & family

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1836

Richard DUKE

24 M

Wheelright

 

 

Va

1842

Mills Lawrence

18 M

Farm laborer

In Civil war

w/ Richard

 

#261-261 – living with Jacob K Daughtrey & Family

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1850

Mary E DUKE

10 F

See #6

 

 

Va

Names in 1860 Census that tie in with DUKE

#399-399

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1830

Mary J Holland

30 F

Farmer

$350

$200

Va

1854

Thomas Holland

6 M

 

 

 

 

1799

Wiley Stallings

61 M

 

 

 

 

#58-58 Mul = mulatto

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1820

John Pinner

40 M mul

seaman

 

$25

Va

1830

MARIBA PINNER

30 F mul

 

 

 

 

1848

Emily S Pinner

12 F mul

 

 

 

 

1852

Martha C Pinner

8 F mul

 

 

 

 

1857

Ann Pinner

3 F mul

 

 

 

 

1859

Jonus Pinner

1 M mul

 

 

 

 

1820

Marcella Watkins

40 M black

 

 

 

 

1841

Charles Watkins

19 M black

 

 

 

 

1848

David Watkins

12 M black

 

 

 

 

1845

Julia Watkins

15 F black

 

 

 

 

#149-149

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1828

William Howell

32 M

farmer

$2000

$200

Va

1825

Mary Howell

35 F

 

 

 

 

1850

Y T Howell

10 M

 

 

 

 

1853

Sarah Howell

7 F

 

 

 

 

1855

Susan Howell

5 F

 

 

 

 

1857

Eliz. Howell

3 F

 

 

 

 

1860

Elexina Howell

9/12 F

 

 

 

 

#376-376

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1837

Andrew J Raby

23 M

farmer

$2000

$2000

Va

1832/34

Emeline Raby

26/28 F

 

 

 

 

1854

Sarah R DUKE

6 F

 

 

 

 

1856

Alexander DUKE

4 M

 

 

 

 

1852

Peter DUKE

8 M

 

 

 

 

1859

Kedar Raby

8/12 M

 

 

 

 

1844

Frances Watkins

16 F mul

 

 

 

 

#420-420

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1810

Martha Baker

50 F

farmer

$500

$400

Va

1835

Henry Baker

25 M

farmer

 

 

 

1837

Mary F Baker

23 F

 

 

 

 

1845

Mary L Baker

15 F

 

 

 

 

1848

Roxanna Wiggins

12 F black

 

 

 

 

#429-429

Y.O.B.

Name

Age/sex

Occupation

 

 

Born

1828

John J Baker

32 M

farmer

$150

$100

Va

1834

Judith Baker

26 F

 

 

 

 

1853

Dianna Baker

7 F

 

 

 

 

1859

Eliz. Baker

1 F

 

 

 

 

1860 Nansemond Property Tax: HHF = Houshold Furniture , CHS = Chickens H = Horse

NAME

PERSONS

PERSONS

SLAVES

OTHER

LIVESTOCK

HHF VALUE

Martha C

 

 

3 16+ ,4 12+

cart ,watch

6 sheep , 2 H

$60

Daniel

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

 

 

14 cattle, 2H

$50

Andrew

1 FM 16+

1 WM 12+

 

 

 

$25

David W

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

6 16+, 8 12+

buggy,clock

11 cattle, 4 H

$100

Elisa A

 

 

6 16+,6 12+

cart,watch,clock

9 sheep,2 H

$ ?

Abram

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

3 16+ ,3 12+

cart,clock

26 Chs

$ ?

Burwell

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

 

 

 

 

David O

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

2 16+ ,1 12+

watch

 

$100

Prentis

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

1

watch , clock

5 Chs

$100

Kader of D EX

 

 

 

 

2 sheep ,1 H

$30

Abram of P

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Francis of W

2 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

1 16+, 1 12+

buggy

30 sheep,5 cattle , 1 H

$100

Sophia

 

 

2 16+,2 12+ 

 

 

$50

Thomas of E

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

$50

Robert

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

?

Whitmell

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

8 hogs,3 cattle

$25

Parker of W

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Elisha Sr EX

 

 

 

 

10 cattle,1 H

$40

Elisha Jr

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

 

 

2 cattle , 1H

?

Parker

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

 

 

20 sheep, 8 cattle , 2H

$50

Kader of K

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

10 Chs

$50

Nelson

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

watch

15 Chs,1 H

$75

Charles C

! FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

3 cattle, 15 chs,1 H

$100

Henry H

! FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

3 sheep, 1 cattle , 1H

 

David Sr

1 FM 16+

1WM 21+

 

 

10 Chs,5 cattle 2 H

$60

James M

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

Richard

1 FM 16+

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

William of K

1 FM 16 +

1 WM 21+

 

 

 

 

1860 Nansemond Co. Land Tax: Taken 2 May 1860 8 June 1860

NAME

ACRES

PLACE

Nelson

50 (b. 1815)

S 8

Hardy of Dan’l

20

S 5

Benjamin (Est)

150

S 7

Francis of W.

45, 37

S 6, 6

Francis T. EST.

334

S 7

David O.

130 ,¾ ,1

S 3, W 1

Daniel Sr. of Dan’l

12

S 4

Parker Sr.

114

S 6

Whitmell

14

S 6

Hardy & John

120

S 5

David Sr.

197

W 13

Jas. Of B. EST.

50

S 7

Elisha Sr.

114

SW 6

Charles C.

63

SW 4

Edwin of J. EST.

100

SW 9

Francis (Est)

45 (notice name change® )

SW 20(Beaver Dam Swamp)

Henry H.

100

W 11

David W

263 (from J R DUKE Est)

NW6

Elisa

70 (from Joseph R Est)

NW 6

Abram

255

W 10

(Hardy & John sold to Jethro Riddick)

(J R DUKE Est sold 132 acs to Allen Edwards)

(Guardian M E DUKE from J R DUKE Est)

1860 Nans. Co,: Now look who lived near each other !

#395 - George E P C Murphy age 32 * Margaret A age 26 , Martha age 3 , George age 1 Martha age 65 (* married Robert DUKE)
#399 - Mary J Holland age 30 , Thomas age 6 , Wiley Stallings age 61
#407 - Charles C DUKE age 38 , Mary A 28 , James age 5 , Columbus age 2 , Eliz. age 2/12
#420 - Martha Baker, widow age 50 , Henry age 25 , Mary F age 15, Mary L age 15 , Rozanna age 12
#412 - James Milter
#422 - Jesse R Savage
#423 - Parker DUKE age 56 , Nancy age 40 , Burwell age 24, Virginia age 10
#424 - Elisha DUKE age 68 , Elisha DUKE Jr age 25 , Dianna age 2, Matilda Ballard age 65
#428 - Kader & Martha DUKE
#429 - John J Baker age 32 , Judith Baker age 26, Dianna age 7, Elizabeth age 1
#430 - Thomas DUKE age 32, Caroline DUKE age 33 , James age 7,Odetia age 4 , Sarah age 2, Dudley age 5/12
#429 - James T DUKE age 14 living with the Ellis family

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