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William Duke 1749–1794

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have William Duke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 17 Mar 1749 · Probably Ireland
Died 13 Sep 1794 · Berkeley County, Virginia
Father John Taylor Duke Jr
Mother Margaret
Siblings Elizabeth Duke, Francis Duke, James Duke, Jane Duke, John Duke Jr, Margaret Duke, Mary Duke, Matthew Duke, Robert Duke
Records
North America, Family Histories Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mennonite Vital Records
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Researchers connected through William Duke 1749–1794

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1749, William Duke entered the world in Probably Ireland, born to john taylor duke jr and margaret. William Duke passed away in 1794 in Berkeley County, Virginia.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

  2. 2
    Vital Records Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mennonite Vital Records

Life Timeline

1749
Birth of William Duke in Probably Ireland
Birth
1794
Death of William Duke in Berkeley County, Virginia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Duke

This ancestor line traces from Nottinghamshire, England (1610) to Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland (1720) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

William Duke (1749–1794) was born in Probably Ireland and died in Berkeley County, Virginia. 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 William 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

John Taylor Duke Jr
Father
Margaret
Mother

William Duke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Duke PTP
1749–1794
Probably Ireland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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William Duke's Descendants

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William Duke PTP 1749–1794