CHARLES DUKE (Oct 1765 – 22 Jan 1850) was born in Georgia, possibly the son of Captain Henry Duke, who was hanged by the British in 1780. An alternate theory of the possible parentage of Charles Duke is explored further in a research report posted under the research findings section of this site: https://imareid.wordpress.com/research-files/surnames/duke-charles/.
Charles married Nancy Elliott in Greene County, Georgia on 4 Apr 1800. He and Nancy had 13 children of record:
- Edmund Duke (1795 – Unknown)
- Thomas Duke (1802 – Unknown)
- James W Duke (1805 – 1887)
- John Paul Duke (1806 – Unknown)
- Eliza F Duke (1813 – Unknown)
- Edmond Duke (1813 – Unknown)
- Nancy Duke (1815 -1880)
- Lizza Duke (1816 – Unknown)
- Charles Edmund Duke (1817 – Unknown)
- David D Duke (1818 – 1862)
- Martha Duke (1822 – Unknown)
- Lucy Ann J Duke (1823 – 1870)
- Green Reginald Duke (1825 – 1987)
Charles and Nancy lived in Georgia throughout their married lives. Charles died 22 Jan 1850 in Floyd County, Georgia at age 84.
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George Samuel Reid Family Roots 
Private Charles (Charlie) Duke is a son of Henry Duke. He was born October 1765 in either Georgia or South Carolina. He was 15 when the British in Augusta executed his father. In 1793, he served as a Private in the 1st Battalion, 2nd Regiment, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, Georgia Militia. In 1804, “Charlie” Duke is listed on an Oglethorpe County, Georgia land lottery as a Revolutionary Soldier. If his Revolutionary service began immediately following Henry’s death, he would have served at the battle of Kings Mountain, NC less than a month later. He died in Floyd County, GA in 1850. His descendants are eligible for membership in the DAR under his father’s name. Charles’ father-in-law, Thomas Elliott, received a pension for Revolutionary Service that is documented by the National Archives.
I find this site very interesting. I am related to Thomas Duke, My line goes like this. Thomas, Alexander, Eliza C.Duke, Newton O.Puckett, Iva Lou Puckett and then my self. Do u know anything about these folks. Would appreciate your reply.
I noticed that your line has been accepted in the Duke Dna line. Where can I find this information. Thanks, Carmon
I know our paths have crossed in the past, but I just came across your info again. Thank you for all your hard work.
Till next time…..
Lona Faye Duke Bows
Daughter of Grover Cleveland Duke, Sr and 2nd wife Hazel Lee Boone.
Son of Allen Gregiey Duke and Julia Ann Nettles ( married 1866 in Rome, Floyd County, Georgia USA).
Son of James W Duke and Minerva Hightower
Son of Charles Duke and Nancy Elliott
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