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William DUFF 1779–1857 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 August 1779

Birth Location: North Carolina, Colonial America

Death Date: 23 April 1857

Death Location: Campbell Hill, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: None None

Mother: Mary (Duff)

Spouse(s): Catherine (Duff)

Children(s): Ann (Elmore), David DUFF, Samuel DUFF, Clerinda DUFF, John DUFF, Moses DUFF

The story of William DUFF began in 1779 in North Carolina, Colonial America. In 1820, William DUFF resided in Smith, Tennessee, United States. William DUFF married Catherine Gifford Duff, and had children including Ann Amy Duff Elmore, Clerinda Clarinda Duff, David B Duff, John Duff, Moses Duff, Samuel Wilson Duff. William DUFF passed away in 1857 in Campbell Hill, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William DUFF began in 1779 in North Carolina, Colonial America.
  • In 1820, William DUFF resided in Smith, Tennessee, United States.
  • William DUFF married Catherine Gifford Duff, and had children including Ann Amy Duff Elmore, Clerinda Clarinda Duff, David B Duff, John Duff, Moses Duff, Samuel Wilson Duff.
  • William DUFF passed away in 1857 in Campbell Hill, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

None None
1750–1825
Birth Location: VA
Mary (Duff)
1752–1799
Birth Location: VA
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Spouses(s)

Catherine (Duff)
1794–
Birth Location: Sumner Co, Tennessee, USA
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Children(s)

Ann (Elmore)
1816–1880
Birth Location: Smith, Tennessee, USA
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David DUFF
1837–1869
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Samuel DUFF
1818–1897
Birth Location: Smith Co. TN
SD
Clerinda DUFF
1821–1844
Birth Location: Jackson County, Illinois, USA
CD
John DUFF
1814–1902
Birth Location: Smith County, Tennessee, USA
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Moses DUFF
1819–
Birth Location: Smith County, Tennessee, USA
MD

William DUFF's Ancestors

Self
William DUFF
1779–1857
Birth Place: North Carolina, Colonial America
Parents
1750–1825
VA
Mary (Barbara KNOX) (Duff)
1752–1799
VA
Grandparents
1720–1796
Scotland
Margaret (Montgomery) (Duff)
1725–1812
West Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Absalom KNOX
1738–1808
Coleraine, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Mary (MORRISON) (Knox)
1741–1801
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Col
1695–1748
Eleanor Green)
1698–1793
Alexander Montgomery
1705–1747
Mary (Montgomery)
1694–1746
John KNOX
1708–1758
Jean (Knox)
1708–1772
Andrew MORRISON
1718–1770
Mary (Morrison)
1734–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William JR
1670–1701
Eleanor DUFF
1673–1698
John DUNN
1662–1737
Mary (Wardner)
1662–1723
John Montgomery
1668–1741
Margaret (Montgomery)
1685–1722
Andrew McCullough
1650–1713
Sarah 1800s)
1660–1733
John KNOX
1682–1758
Margaret (Knox)
1686–1710
John GRACY
1680–1721
Jean (Gracy)
1686–1708
James James)
1675–1756
Margaret Gilmore
1684–1771
John PURVIANCE
1712–1749
Mary (Purviance)
1717–1760

William DUFF's Descendants

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William DUFF (18 August 1779–23 April 1857) m. Catherine (GIFFORD) (Duff) (1794–)
  1. 1. Ann (Amy DUFF) (Elmore) 1816–1880 m. Ralph (R A J Rage) ELMORE 1806–1849
    1. 1. Melinda (Clemintine) Elmore 1847–1915 m. Corpral (Augustus S) Adams 1843–1893
      1. 1. Emery\Emory Adams 1876–1957 m. Margaret (Maggie YATES (Peet)) (Adams) 1891–1963 m. Dizia\Diza KING 1869–1935 m. Mila (Camilla PARKER (Adams)) (Swain) 1883–1915
        1. 1. Camille Starets 1916–1999 m. Alfred (Richard) STARETS 1911–2000 m. Virgil (Hayes) ADAMS 1910–1988
        2. 2. Virgil (Hayes) ADAMS 1910–1988 m. Camille Starets 1916–1999 m. Ida (Irene Elsie TICER (King)) (Adams) 1913–1991 m. Annette (Antonette BIASO (Adams)) (Torre) 1917–1999
        3. 3. Emery (Hutch ADAMS) Junior 1921–1982 m. Hazel (HAMMONDS) (Adams) 1922–
        4. 4. Robert (Oliver) ADAMS 1927–2004
      2. 2. Jackson (A "Jack") ADAMS 1865–1912 m. Alviia Adams 1866–
        1. 1. Blanche Sanders 1894–1982 m. Ernest SANDERS 1889–1961
        2. 2. Gussie ("Gus") ADAMS 1899–1969 m. Maud LEE 1903–1968
        3. 3. Joseph (A "Joe") ADAMS 1889–1926 m. Beulah NETHERTON 1891–1936
      3. 3. Ralph (Shippley "Tud") ADAMS 1867–1956 m. Rosa SKEEN 1875–1956
        1. 1. Ralph (Anderson) ADAMS 1900–1994 m. Eva (Elva Mae ELLISTON) (Adams) 1902–1993
        2. 2. Beaulah (F ADAMS) (Crawford) 1902–2000 m. Henry (Smith) CRAWFORD 1903–1974
        3. 3. Charles (Delmar) ADAMS 1909– m. Georgia (Lee) HAMMONS 1920–
        4. 4. Bennie ADAMS 1912–1974 m. Flossie 1913–
        5. 5. Juanita (Geraldine ADAMS (O'Conner)) (Hannenberg) 1913– m. John (Joseph) O'CONNER 1910–1971 m. HANNENBERG 1914–
        6. 6. Mildred Cavinder 1918– m. Earl (CAVINDER (referred to as 'Alfred' in 1950) census) 1916–1972
        7. 7. Connie ADAMS 1893–1960 m. Edith MAGNER 1894–1973
        8. 8. Carrie ADAMS 1895–
        9. 9. Maud (May ADAMS) (Hackle) 1898–1936 m. Charles (F) HACKLE 1892–1935
      4. 4. Matilda McCollum 1869–1943 m. Charles (Arthur McCALLUM) McCollum 1869–1952
        1. 1. Rella (McCALLUM) (Epps) 1893–1915 m. William (Loren) EPPS 1884–1964
        2. 2. Mora (L) McCALLUM 1899–1910
      5. 5. Fannie (Adams) Elmore 1871–1924 m. Peter ('Nod') ELMORE 1875–1900
        1. 1. Clarence (McKinley) ELMORE 1896–1918
      6. 6. Anna (Bell Belle ADAMS (Little)) (Brown) 1879–1947 m. William (Isaac) LITTLE 1873–1918 m. George BROWN 1876–
        1. 1. Lillian (Belle) LITTLE 1903–1972 m. Glenn (Oran) HAYSE 1902–1986
      7. 7. Addison (Wiley (Ad)) ADAMS 1885–1973 m. Belle (Isabelle HARTKOPF) (Adams) 1892–1967
        1. 1. Arthur ADAMS 1908–1951 m. Gladys (Minerva) LAUNIUS 1912–1997
        2. 2. Emery ADAMS 1910–1992 m. Edna (May JONES) (Adams) 1914–1942
        3. 3. Grace (Pearl ADAMS) (Kovach) 1920–1989 m. Joseph (John) KOVACH 1914–
        4. 4. Jack ADAMS 1922–1963 m. Margaret (MANZEK) (Adams) 1926–2019
        5. 5. Bill (Billie) ADAMS 1926–1974 m. Josephine (MATCHITES) (Adams) 1929–2011
        6. 6. Robert (Donald) ADAMS 1929– m. Loretta (Sue HARVEY) (Adams) 1935–2020
        7. 7. Ina (ADAMS (Gordon)) (Ramsey) 1911–
      8. 8. Rosa ADAMS 1870–1870
      9. 9. Hester (Hettie) ADAMS 1874–1874
      10. 10. Lavada ADAMS 1880–
      11. 11. Dora ADAMS 1882–1886
    2. 2. Sarah (Jane ELMORE (King)) (Daniels) 1841– m. Thomas KING 1837– m. Linus (Lee DANIELS) Senior 1808–
      1. 1. Lynas (Linus Lee) DANIELS 1867–1931 m. Mary (Moore DUFF) (Daniels) 1872–1959
        1. 1. James (Duff) DANIELS 1905–1977 m. Helen (Virginia Wakefield STEELE) (Daniels) 1911–2006
        2. 2. Edgar (Shaw) DANIELS 1902–1969
        3. 3. Mary (Elmore) DANIELS 1898–1974
        4. 4. Johnnie (Duff) DANIELS 1900–1980
        5. 5. Sarah (Duff) DANIELS 1908–1982
        6. 6. Linus (Lee) DANIELS 1896–1957 m. Leah (Elizabeth HARRIS) (Daniels) 1898–1974
      2. 2. Ludlow DANIELS 1870–1932 m. Emma (BROWN) (Daniels) 1870–1956
        1. 1. Ludlow (Sullivan) DANIELS 1912–1999
      3. 3. Sibyl DANIELS 1872–
      4. 4. Henry DANIELS 1877–
      5. 5. Alice DANIELS 1868–
      6. 6. John (KING (shown as DANIELS in 1870) census) 1861–
    3. 3. Reuben (C) ELMORE 1831–1914 m. Minerva ((O'Sullivan)) GORDON 1827–
      1. 1. Benjamin ELMORE 1858–
      2. 2. Lewis (Louis) ELMORE 1860– m. Lucy CAMPBELL 1866–1936
        1. 1. Ruben (Clark) ELMORE 1886–1972 m. Carrie (Bell MURPHY) (Elmore) 1901– m. Sophia (Agnes LAGOW) (Elmore) 1894–1936
      3. 3. Malinda (Clementine ELMORE (Young)) (Grayson) 1864–1944 m. George GRAYSON 1843– m. Parker YOUNG 1861–
        1. 1. Lucille (Georgia Mabel "May" GRAYSON) (Frances) 1890–1976 m. Tilford (Monroe) FRANCIS 1876–1923
      4. 4. Annie (Margaret ELMORE) (Lathram) 1867–1934 m. John (Riley) LATHRAM 1858–1914
        1. 1. Alfred (J) LATHRAM 1888–
        2. 2. Dora (Ann LATHRAM) (Creamer) 1890–1976 m. John (Henry) CREAMER 1883–1960
        3. 3. Clyde (Dale LATHRAM) (Martindale) 1895–1965 m. Paul (Milton) MARTINDALE 1893–1958
        4. 4. Zebad (Zebadee) LATHRAM 1900–1980 m. Bessie (McNeal) HICKS 1905–1989
        5. 5. Rubie (Ruby Clementine LATHRUM) (Killian) 1903–1972 m. Thomas (Alexander) KILLIAN 1906–1969
        6. 6. Locket (LATHRAM (McDaniel) (Terry)) (Horton) 1905–1981 m. James HORTON 1895–1984 m. Ira McDANIEL 1903–
        7. 7. Douglas (Dugal McMillon) LATHRUM 1907–1970 m. Ethel (Curtis PIERCE) (Lathram) 1910–1991
      5. 5. Zebade (Zebadee) ELMORE 1869–
      6. 6. Mary (A) ELMORE 1872–
    4. 4. Alfred (V ELMORE (captured at Guntown, Miss June 10, 1864. Has been at Andersonville) Prison) 1833– m. Frances (Fanny) GORDON 1840–
      1. 1. Rose (Rosa ELMORE (Brothers) (Pemberton) (Grigsby)) (Dillon) 1877–1940 m. William (A) BROTHERS 1872– m. William (Willie) PEMBERTON 1874– m. Emery (Bailey) GRIGSBY 1860–1917 m. Sherman DILLON 1872–1965
        1. 1. Daisey BROTHERS 1892– m. Frank MARTIN 1888–
      2. 2. Alvin ELMORE 1874–1907 m. Deguster (aka Gussie JOHNS (Elmore)) (McCollum) 1874–1929
        1. 1. Yewell (Lindsy) ELMORE 1898–1957 m. Thelma (ABBOTT (Elmore)) (Greenwood) 1905–1996
      3. 3. Peter ('Nod') ELMORE 1875–1900 m. Fannie (Adams) Elmore 1871–1924
    5. 5. Lydia ELMORE 1845– m. Aaron HURST 1842–1880
      1. 1. Aaron (Elmo) HURST 1876–1934 m. Carrie (Rachel NEFF (Stillman) (Hurst)) (Jenkins) 1872–1930 m. May (Malissa WOODALL) (Hurst) 1884–1974
        1. 1. Aaron (Jefferson Jeff) HURST 1913–
    6. 6. John ELMORE 1849–
  2. 2. David (B) DUFF 1837–1869 m. Cassandra (Cassy Ann FRAY Gray) (Duff) 1837–1875
    1. 1. Harriet (Hattie DUFF (Davidson)) (Maund) 1855–1902 m. William MAUND 1849–1905 m. John (J) DAVIDSON 1850–1880
      1. 1. Catherine (MAUND) (Martin) 1882–1967
      2. 2. Lettie (Lillie DAVIDSON) (DuBois) 1878–1914 m. Ross (M) DUBOIS 1876–1917
        1. 1. Floyd (E) DUBOIS 1898–
        2. 2. Elsie (Maude DUBOIS (Oakes)) (Pitts) 1899–1939 m. Charles OAKES 1901– m. Prescott (Wilbern) PITTS 1907–1990
        3. 3. Helen (Y DUBOIS) (Arnold) 1903–1992
      3. 3. Ella DAVIDSON 1879–
      4. 4. Helen (Sara) MAUND 1889–
    2. 2. Hellen (DUFF) (Yantis) 1858–1938 m. Benjamin (F.) YANTIS 1852–
      1. 1. Otis (R) YANTIS 1881–
    3. 3. William DUFF 1859–
    4. 4. James DUFF 1862–
  3. 3. Samuel (Wilson) DUFF 1818–1897 m. Elizabeth (ALDREDGE) (Duff) 1823–1901
    1. 1. Perry (Wilson) DUFF 1843–1901 m. Cornelia (Frances WHITESIDE) (Duff) 1849–1941
      1. 1. Clara (Alberta DUFF) (Riley) 1870–1938
      2. 2. Anna (Bans DUFF) (Vilm) 1880–1942
      3. 3. Lenora (Lydia) DUFF 1874–1955
    2. 2. William (Madison) DUFF 1846–1861
    3. 3. Eliza (Elizabeth Jane) DUFF 1848–1932
    4. 4. Mary (Catherine DUFF) (Pyron) 1849–1936 m. Julius (Jackson Jack) PYRON 1855–1943
      1. 1. Amie (Amma Della) PYRON 1880–1959
      2. 2. Don (Ethan) PYRON 1886–1928
      3. 3. Lucy (B PYRON) (Elmore) 1890–1983 m. John (Anderson) ELMORE 1886–
        1. 1. Emma (ELMORE) (Stroup) 1912–
        2. 2. Anna (Belle ELMORE) (Earhart) 1913–
        3. 3. Hazel (ELMORE) (Downen) 1915–2001
    5. 5. Carrie (B \ Arretta Bano DUFF) (Criley) 1859–1955 m. Edward (E) CRILEY 1860–1918
    6. 6. Luther (Clifton) DUFF 1854–1939 m. Florence (Cordelia PARKER) (Duff) 1861–1935
      1. 1. Hettie (Maud) DUFF 1880–1951
      2. 2. Daisy (Elizabeth DUFF) (Smith) 1888–1945
      3. 3. John (W) DUFF 1890–1963
      4. 4. Luther (Clyde) DUFF 1892–1935
      5. 5. Belvia (Belvey) DUFF 1893–1934
      6. 6. Fred (William) DUFF 1897–1969
      7. 7. Leah (Coza DUFF) (McBride) 1899–1976 m. Benjamin (Franklin) McBRIDE 1886–1960
        1. 1. Virginia (McBRIDE) (Doetch) 1927– m. Troy (C) DOETCH 1926–1995
      8. 8. Bilva (C) DUFF 1895–
      9. 9. Alva (Howard) DUFF 1904–1935
      10. 10. Luther (Clyde) DUFF 1893–1965
    7. 7. James (Isaac) DUFF 1856–1877
    8. 8. Lucy (Adaline DUFF) (McCormick) 1853–1925 m. George (Washington) McCORMICK 1850–1931
      1. 1. Curtus McCORMICK 1873–
      2. 2. Leny (Lura McCORMICK) (Will) 1875–
      3. 3. Fredric McCORMICK 1878–
      4. 4. Hattie McCORMICK 1879–
      5. 5. Samuel (G) McCORMICK 1883–1910 m. Martha (Jane TALBOTT (McCormick)) (Whitson) 1887–1953
        1. 1. Ray (Talbott) McCORMICK 1907–1994
        2. 2. Bernice (I McCORMICK (Fletcher)) (Zajkowski) 1907–1990 m. Michael (Paul) ZAJKOWSKI 1910–1994
      6. 6. Lonnie (E) McCORMICK 1888–
      7. 7. Cloe (Ethel McCORMICK) (Smith) 1891–1954 m. Robert (William) SMITH 1886–1965
        1. 1. Robert (Frederick) SMITH 1914–1984
        2. 2. George (William) SMITH 1917–2001
        3. 3. Geraldine (V SMITH) (Johnston) 1920–1945
    9. 9. Thomas (Valandingham) DUFF 1864–1943 m. Eliza (Ella LAWDER) (Duff) 1869–
      1. 1. George (R) Duff 1908–
      2. 2. Mable Duff 1904–
      3. 3. Thomas (V Duff) Jr. 1908–1997
    10. 10. Rachel (Lavina) DUFF 1857–1857
    11. 11. John (Walter) DUFF 1844–1847
    12. 12. Virginia (Ann) DUFF 1852–1860
    13. 13. Sarah (Emma) DUFF 1860–1861
    14. 14. Infant DUFF 1866–1866
  4. 4. Clerinda (Clarinda) DUFF 1821–1844
  5. 5. John DUFF 1814–1902 m. Anne (Annis WADKINS Watkins) (Duff) 1818–1874
    1. 1. James (Thomas) DUFF 1837–1897 m. Jennie (Lind WILCOX (Wallace) (Duff)(Hutcheson) (alternately referred to as Jane and) Joan) 1856–1928
      1. 1. Mary (Etta DUFF) (DeFreese) 1877–1964 m. William DeFREESE 1884–1966
      2. 2. Josaphine (DUFF) (Needham) 1878–1969
      3. 3. John DUFF 1883–
      4. 4. Jeanette (Nettie DUFF) (Miller) 1883–1968 m. Frank (B) MILLER 1871–
        1. 1. Fay (Emma) MILLER 1901–
        2. 2. Daisy MILLER 1904–
        3. 3. Richard (B) MILLER 1908–
        4. 4. LeRoy (Roy F) MILLER 1910–
        5. 5. Sevigna (N) MILLER 1913–1971
      5. 5. Nellie (Browne) DUFF 1888–1971
      6. 6. Elva (Ruth DUFF (Servoss)) (Morgan) 1891–1985 m. Harold (Gooding) SERVOSS 1889–1969 m. John (W) MORGAN 1878–1963
        1. 1. Helen (R SERVOSS) (Emmons) 1912–1991
    2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) DUFF 1839–1926 m. Daniel (M) THOMAS 1839–1876
      1. 1. Annis THOMAS 1867–1868
    3. 3. Joseph (W) DUFF 1834–1911 m. Sophronia (Ann JOHNSON) (Duff) 1839–1910
      1. 1. Joseph (Johnson) DUFF 1861–1955
      2. 2. Charles DUFF 1867–
      3. 3. Mary (E) DUFF 1870–
      4. 4. John (T) Duff 1879–
      5. 5. Marilla DUFF 1874– m. J (A) BALENTYNE 1871–
      6. 6. Dona (Donnie Isabel DUFF) (Brothers) 1875–1952 m. Squire (Thomas) BROTHERS 1872–1941
        1. 1. Myrtle (May BROTHERS) (Reis) 1897–
        2. 2. Ollie (D) BROTHERS 1899–
        3. 3. Beverly BROTHERS 1906–
  6. 6. Moses DUFF 1819–

William DUFF's Timeline

6 Records

1779
18 Aug 1779
Birth of William DUFF in North Carolina, Colonial America
North Carolina, Colonial America
1779
18 August 1779
Birth of William DUFF in North Carolina, Colonial America
North Carolina, Colonial America
1820
1820
Age 41
William DUFF resided here in Smith, Tennessee, United States
Smith, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 51
William DUFF resided here in Smith, Tennessee, USA
Smith, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 71
William DUFF resided here in Township 7 S R 5 W, Randolph, Illinois, USA
Township 7 S R 5 W, Randolph, Illinois, USA
1857
23 April 1857
Age 78
Death of William DUFF in Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America
Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1779
    Event Place: North Carolina, Colonial America
    Record Source: Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 August 1779
    Event Place: North Carolina, Colonial America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 7 S R 5 W, Randolph, Illinois; Roll: M432_125; Page: 52B; Image: 357
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Page: 52; NARA Roll: M33_125; Image: 66

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 181; Page: 90; Family History Library Film: 0024539

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Township 7 S R 5 W, Randolph, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 7 S R 5 W, Randolph, Illinois; Roll: M432_125; Page: 52B; Image: 357

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Missouri and Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 April 1857
    Event Place: Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Campbell Hill, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012
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