Robert Duke (1599–1665) was born in Poer hayes, Devon, England and died in Otterton, Devon, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Duke 1599–1665

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Oct 1599 · Poer hayes, Devon, England

Died 19 May 1665 · Otterton, Devon, England

Father Richard Duke Iii

Mother Ann Southby

Siblings Arthur Duke, Bassett Duke, Frances Duke, Humphrey Duke, James Duke, Margaret Duke, Richard Vi Immigrant Duke

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Richard Duke Iii

Ann Southby

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Biography

The story of Robert Duke began in 1599 in Poer hayes, Devon, England. Robert Duke passed away in 1665 in Otterton, Devon, England.

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1599

Birth of Robert Duke in Poer hayes, Devon, England

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1665

Death of Robert Duke in Otterton, Devon, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Duke

This ancestor line traces from Otterton Manor, Otterton, Devon, England (1230) to Poer hayes, Devon, England (1599) across 13 generations.

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: Robert Duke (1599–1665) was born in Poer hayes, Devon, England and died in Otterton, Devon, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Robert Duke PTP

1599–1665

Poer hayes, Devon, England