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William James Duke 1803–1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 July 1803

Birth Location: Bahama,Durham, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 3 Oct. 1883

Death Location: Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Taylor Duke

Mother: Delilah Jones

Spouse(s): Sarah Roberts, Joanna Blackwell

Children(s): Martha Duke, Virginia Duke, Mary Duke, James Duke, Infant Duke, Sarah Duke, Willis Duke, William Duke, John Duke

The story of William James Duke began in 1803 in Bahama,Durham, North Carolina, United States. In 1820, William James Duke resided in Orange, North Carolina, United States. In 1830, William James Duke resided in North District, Orange, North Carolina, USA. William James Duke married Joanna Blackwell, Sarah Roberts, and had children including Infant Duke, James Mccadden Duke, John Duke, Martha Jane Duke, Mary Jane Duke, Sarah Alexandria Duke, Virginia Frances Duke, William Kirkland Duke, Willis T Duke. William James Duke passed away in 1883 in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William James Duke began in 1803 in Bahama,Durham, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1820, William James Duke resided in Orange, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1830, William James Duke resided in North District, Orange, North Carolina, USA.
  • William James Duke married Joanna Blackwell, Sarah Roberts, and had children including Infant Duke, James Mccadden Duke, John Duke, Martha Jane Duke, Mary Jane Duke, Sarah Alexandria Duke, Virginia Frances Duke, William Kirkland Duke, Willis T Duke.
  • William James Duke passed away in 1883 in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Taylor Duke
1770–1847
Birth Location: Brunswick County, Virginia, American Colonies
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Delilah Jones
1790–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Roberts
1812–1855
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, United States
SR
Joanna Blackwell
1820–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JB

Children(s)

Martha Duke
1830–1925
Birth Location: Orange County, North Carolina, USA
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Virginia Duke
1852–1921
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, United States
VD
Mary Duke
1841–1921
Birth Location: Orange County, North Carolina, United States of America
MD
James Duke
1831–1915
Birth Location: Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, USA
JD
Infant Duke
1830–1830
Birth Location: Orange County, North Carolina, USA
ID
Sarah Duke
1851–1932
Birth Location: Orange County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Willis Duke
1845–1925
Birth Location: Durham, Durham Co, NC
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William Duke
1838–1886
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, USA
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John Duke
1836–
Birth Location: Orange County, North Carolina, USA
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William Duke's Ancestors

Self
William Duke
1803–1883
Birth Place: Bahama,Durham, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Taylor Duke
1770–1847
Brunswick County, Virginia, American Colonies
Delilah (Dicey) Jones
1790–1860
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Duke's Descendants

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William (James) Duke (18 July 1803–3 Oct. 1883) m. Sarah Roberts (3 January 1812–29 May 1855) m. Joanna Blackwell (Abt 1820–)
  1. 1. Martha (Jane) Duke 1830–1925 m. Williamson (Bryant) Holloway 1818–1892
    1. 1. Anns (Sallie A) Garrard 1851–1932
  2. 2. Virginia (Frances) Duke 1852–1921
  3. 3. Mary (Jane) Duke 1841–1921 m. William (Henry) Holloway 1842–1923
    1. 1. Leon (O) Holloway 1869–1920
    2. 2. Mollie Holloway 1877–
    3. 3. William Holloway 1879–1937
    4. 4. Nancy Holloway 1882–
    5. 5. Sarah (Duke) Holloway 1886–1977
    6. 6. Rosa (Lena) Hopkins 1871–1938
    7. 7. Mary Patterson 1876–1951
  4. 4. James (McCadden) Duke 1831–1915
  5. 5. Infant Duke 1830–1830
  6. 6. Sarah (Alexandria) Duke 1851–1932
  7. 7. Willis (T.) Duke 1845–1925
  8. 8. William (Kirkland) Duke 1838–1886
  9. 9. John Duke 1836–

William Duke's Timeline

10 Records

1803
18 July 1803
Birth of William James Duke in Bahama,Durham, North Carolina, United States
Bahama,Durham, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 17
William James Duke resided here in Orange, North Carolina, United States
Orange, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 27
William James Duke resided here in North District, Orange, North Carolina, USA
North District, Orange, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 37
William James Duke resided here in Southern Division, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Southern Division, Orange, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 47
William James Duke resided here in District 1, Orange, North Carolina, USA
District 1, Orange, North Carolina, USA
1856
8 Oct 1856
Age 53
William James Duke was married in Granville, North Carolina
Granville, North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 57
William James Duke resided here in , Orange, North Carolina, USA
, Orange, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 67
William James Duke resided here in Durham, , Orange, North Carolina, USA
Durham, , Orange, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 77
William James Duke resided here in Durham, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Durham, Orange, North Carolina, USA
1883
3 Oct. 1883
Age 80
Death of William James Duke in Bahama, Durham, North Carolina, United States
Bahama, Durham, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 July 1803
    Event Place: Bahama,Durham, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1856
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: FHL microfilm # ?????

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Orange, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Orange, North Carolina; Page: 310; NARA Roll: M33_82; Image: 179

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: North District, Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: North District, Orange, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 123; Page: 349; Family History Library Film: 0018089

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Southern Division, Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Southern Division, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: 367; Page: 266; Family History Library Film: 0018096

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: 639; Page: 215a

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: , Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Orange, North Carolina; Roll: M653_908; Page: 387; Family History Library Film: 803908

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Durham, , Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Durham, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1153; Page: 198B

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Durham, Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Durham, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: 976; Page: 149D; Enumeration District: 195

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Oct. 1883
    Event Place: Bahama, Durham, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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