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William Ducke [a] — b. 1620 England, m. 1645, d. 1680

1639 — headright granted to Justinian Cooper - it is not known just when William [a] arrived in America except that it was prior to the headright. It was likely not more than a year earlier.

William Duck [b] — b. 1658 in Isle of Wight Co, VA, m. 1690 Margaret in Isle of Wight Co, VA, d. 1727 in Isle of Wight Co, VA


1658 — born? This is just a guess. This would make his death at the age of 69 and his age when he witnessed the will of William Boddie as 21 and appraised the estate of Thomas Mann at 32 and married by the age of 33. However, his birth would have been 19 years after his father arrived in America. Is there a missing generation?
1679 — witnessed will of William Boddie - This must be William Boddie Sr. I give this entry to William [b] instead of William [a] just because he seems to be trusted in the following entries.
1690 — Appraised the estate of Thomas Mann. - This must be Thomas Mann, Sr.
1691 — Lived on plantation owned by Richard and Sarah Lewis in Lower Parish. Richard's will gives the care (tuition) of Richard Jr. to William Duck. - >William must have been the overseer of the plantation and most likely was already married to Margaret. Lower Parish later became Southampton County.
1693 — And Margaret Duck witnessed gift of 100 acres on Currawaugh Swamp from Thomas Mann to Sarah Mann, wife of Francis Davis.
1694 — Bought 80 acres from Thomas Mann on SW side of Currawaugh Swamp.
1704 — Paid quitrent (tax) on his 180 acres of land in Isle of Wight County. - >He must have bought another 100 acres prior to this time.
1720 — Bought 100 acres from Benjamin and Sarah Beal NW side of Currawaugh Swamp. Previously William Fowler's land. — This purchase might have been by William Jr.
1727 — Died. Will recorded 1727 and probated 28 Oct 1728. Wife Margery. Children Bridget, Dorothy, Isabel, Robert, Timothy, William, John, Jacob. Will states that William and John were the eldest sons.


  William Duck [c] — b. 1692 in Isle of Wight Co, VA, m. 1734 Eleanor Carr in Isle of Wight Co, VA, d. 1763 in Isle of Wight Co, VA
1692 — Born? His parents were married before 1691, William and John were the two eldest sons, and I am guessing that his first-born son was named after himself, however the daughters might have been born first and eight children in his will only means that eight survived until then.
1734 — Married Eleanor Carr (daughter of John Carr).
1743 — Bought 100 acres from William Parker on the South side of Currawaugh Swamp. — This was the same land that Priscilla, widow of John [d], sold in 1739.
1747 — Reference to his land near the Currawaugh Swamp.
1762 — Witnessed sale of 100 acres by William Johnson.
1762 — Witnessed sale of 120 acres by Samuel Vaughn.
1763 — Made his will. Wife Ellinor, Children William, Sarah Owen (wife of John Owen, Jr., born 1736), Mary Johnson, John, Elizabeth, Robert, Selah. Recorded 7 Apr 1763. Witnessed by Timothy Duck.


  William Duck [d] — b. 1735 in Isle of Wight Co, VA, m. 1760 in Isle of Wight Co, VA, d. aft. 1790 in Isle of Wight Co, VA.
1735 — Born? I would guess he was the first born.
1763 — Was a juror for a land petition with brother John.
1766 — Bought 100 acres on Great Branch from Robert and Christian Johnson. Previously owned by Thomas Smith.
1766 — Witnessed the sale of 142 acres to John Owen from Robert and Christian Johnson.
1766 — Witnessed the sale of 50 acres to Abram Carr from Robert and Christian Johnson.
1766 — Witnessed the sale of 50 acres to Samuel Johnson from Robert and Christian Johnson.
1773 — Mentioned in the will of his aunt, Isabel Johnson.
1776 — Witnessed sale of 100 acres from Edward Gatling to John Owen.
1778 — Appraised the estate of Samuel Bryant. With John Duck [g].
1780 — Appraised the estate of Jacob Butler. With John Duck [g].
1782 — In the Isle of Wight County Census - 7 whites.
1782 — Was Executor of the will of Henry Johnson, Sr. Recorded 1 Jan 1784.
1782 — Reimbursed for provisions provided in war
1783 — In tax list in Isle of Wight Co, VA.
1785 — Signed a petition to Virginia House of Delegates against public funding of teachers of religion.
1787 — Listed in the tax census, no white males 16-21, 1 horse, 11 cattle.
1789 — The lands of John Duck, Robert Duck, and William Duck were referenced in a sale of 242 acres by John Owen and wife Sarah Duck Owen to Elias Owen on Beaver Dam Swamp. Previously owned by John Owen Sr. who bought it from Robert Johnson.
1789 — Referenced his land in a sale of 54 acres from Richard and Judith Baker to Robert Duck.
1790 — Listed in tax census, 2 horses
1796 — Deed of land for money owed: Suzannah Carr, Lois Butler, Jacob Johnson & wife Elizabeth Johnson, William Duck, Solomon Guin, William Robertson and his wife Nancey, of Isle of Wight, and Pettaway Johnson, Samuel Johnson, James Clark and wife Suzannah Clark of Southampton, and John Luter and his wife Alse Luter of Northampton and State of North Carolina give to Salley Ballard of Isle of Wight 97 acres. Solomon Guin the former owner of this land died under the age 21; he married Honour Duck 6 Nov 1796.
1799 — William Duck Sr. in tax census, 1 female over 16.
1820 — William Duck, Sr. in census - Newport Parish, 1 male and 1 female born before 1775, 2 females born 1794-1804, 1 male born 1804-1810, 1 female born 1810-1820.
1821 — William Duck Sr. sold 7 acres to James Rhodes and Robert Butler. Referenced land of John Duck.
1822 — Referenced in sale of 7 acres to John Duck from James Rhodes.

 William Duck [i] — b. after 1760, m. before 1799. I don't have any evidence for William having a son, although it should be no surprise. I don't have any other William Jr. and Sr.
1799 — William Duck, Jr. in tax census, 1 female over 16.
1820 — William Duck, Jr. in census - Newport Parish, 1 male born before 1775, 2 females born 1775-1794, 1 female born 1794-1804.


  John Duck [e] — b. 1736 in Isle of Wight Co, VA, d. after 1763.
1736 — Born? I would guess he was at least 21 when he bought the land.
1758 — Bought 200 acres from Andrew Griffin near Long Branch. Previously owned by Hardy Councill.
1763 — Was a juror for a land petition with brother William.


  Sarah Duck [a] — b. 1737 in Isle of Wight Co, VA, m. 1757 John Owens, Jr. in Isle of Wight Co, VA, d. 1800-1810 in Edgecombe Co, NC.
1737 — Born to William and Eleanor.
1757 — Married John Owens, Jr.
1759 — John Owens, Jr. was mentioned in the will of Thomas Smith.
1763 — In her father's will as Sarah Owens.
1766 — John Owen bought 142 acres from Robert and Christian Johnson. Witnessed by William Duck, Sarah's brother.
1770 — John Owens bought 100 acres from Moses and Charity Daughtry.
1773 — John Owen appraised the estate of Timothy Duck [a], his wife's uncle.
1776 — John Owen bought 100 acres from Edward Gatling. Witnessed by William Duck [d].
1778 — John Owen was surety for Joanna Bryant.
1782 — John Owen was in the Isle of Wight County Census - 8 whites.
1789 — John Owen and wife Sarah Duck Owen deeded 200 acres to Elias Owen.
1789 — John Owen and wife Sarah Duck Owen deeded 242 acres to Elias Owen.
1790 — John Owen, Sr. in census in Halifax District, 2 males over 16, 1 male under 16, 2 females.
1799 — John Owens deeded his 165 acres to his son Drury (Dempsey?) Owens.
1800 — John Owens Sr. in census, 1 male and 1 female born before 1755, 1 female born 1755-1774, 1 male born 1774-1784.

  Dempsey Owens — b. before 1755 in ?, m. ???? In ?, d. 1810-1820 in Edgecombe Co, NC. — I suspect that this was a brother of John Owens instead of his son.
1755 — Born before 1755.
1799 — John Owens deeded his 165 acres to his son Dempsey Owens.
1800 — Dempsey Owens in census in Edgecombe Co, NC, 1 male and 1 female born before 1755, 1 male and 1 female born 1774-1784.
1810 — Demsey Owens in census in Edgecombe Co, NC, 2 males born before 1765, 1 male and 1 female born 1765-1784, 1 male and 2 females born 1784-1794, 2 males born 1800-1810. — Apparently Dempsey's wife died between 1800-1810.
1820 — Dempsey Owens not in census in Edgecombe Co, NC.


  Dempsey Owens — b. before 1775, m. before 1820, d. after 1820
1820 — Dempsey Owens in census in Edgecombe Co, NC- 1 male and 1 female born before 1775, 2 males and 1 female born 1794-1804, 1 male born 1804-1810. (This must be Dempsey Jr.)


  Elias Owens — b. 1756 in Isle of Wight Co, VA, m. ???? In Isle of Wight Co, VA, d. 1810-1820 Edgecombe Co, NC.
1755 to 1765 — Born.
1789 — John Owen and wife Sarah Duck Owen deeded 200 acres to Elias Owen.
1789 — John Owen and wife Sarah Duck Owen deeded 242 acres to Elias Owen.
1792 — Elias Owens deeded all his land to Shadrack Corbett and Absolom Beal.
1792 — Elias Owens bought 330 acres in southern Edgecombe Co, NC from John Eason.
1793 — Elias Owens deeded 165 acres to John Owens.
1800 — Elias Owens in census in Edgecombe Co, NC, 1 male and 1 female born 1755-1774, 3 males and 2 females born 1790-1800.
1810 — Elias Owens in census in Edgecombe Co, NC, 1 male born before 1765, 1 female born 1765-1784, 1 male born 1784-1794, 1 male and 2 females born 1794-1800, 3 males born 1800-1810.
1820 — Elias Owens not in census in Edgecombe Co, NC.


  John Owens III — b. 1758 in Isle of Wight Co, VA, m. ???? In Isle of Wight Co, VA, d. ???? In North Carolina.
1755 to 1774 — Born.
1790 — John Owen, Jr. in census in Halifax District of Edgecombe Co, NC, 1 male over 16
1800 — John Owens Jr. in census in Edgecombe Co, NC, 1 male and 1 female born 1755-1774, 1 male born 1790-1800.


  Mary Duck [a] — b. 1739 Isle of Wight Co, VA, m. 1761 Michael Johnson, Isle of Wight Co, VA, d. before 1766 Isle of Wight Co, VA.
1739 — Born?
1761 — Married Michael Johnson.
1763 — In her father's will as Mary Johnson.
1766 — Mary was dead by this date.

Jacob Johnson


Jemima Johnson


  Elizabeth Duck [a] — b. 1741 Isle of Wight Co, VA, m. before 1766 Michael Johnson, Isle of Wight Co, VA, d. ????.
1741 — Born?
1763 — Not married at this date. In her father's will.
1766 — Married Michael Johnson, widower of her sister, Mary.
Elias Johnson


Elizabeth Johnson


Sally Johnson


Priscilla Johnson


  Robert Duck [d] — b. 1743 Isle of Wight Co, VA, m. ???? Unos (Eunice?) Isle of Wight Co, VA, d. 1806 Isle of Wight Co, VA.
1743 — Born?
1763 — In his father's will.
1778 — Appraised the estate of Benjamin Carr. Recorded 4 Feb 1779.
1782 — In the Isle of Wight County Census — 9 whites.
1783 — In the Isle of Wight County Census.
1785 — Signed a petition to Virginia House of Delegates against public funding of teachers of religion.
1787 — Listed in the tax census, no white males 16-21, 2 horses, 8 cattle.
1789 — The lands of John Duck, Robert Duck, and William Duck were referenced in a sale of 242 acres by John Owen and wife Sarah Duck Owen to Elias Owen on Beaver Dam Swamp. Previously owned by John Owen Sr. who bought it from Robert Johnson.
1789 — Bought 54 acres from Richard and Judith Baker on Currawaugh Swamp. Previously owned by Joseph Bridger.
1790 — Listed in tax census, 1 white over 21, 1 white 16-21
1791 — Made his will. Not recorded until 5 May 1806. Wife Unos, son William, son-in-law William Owen, daughters Mary, Salley, Pennina (Penny), Milley, Julia, friend John Duck, Jr
1799 — Robert Duck in tax census, 1 female over 16.
1806 — Died. His will was recorded 5 May 1806.

William Duck [f] — b. 1765 Isle of Wight Co, VA, m. 1790 Holland Duck Isle of Wight Co, VA, d. ????
• 1765 — Born?
• 1790 — Married Holland Duck — Surety, Mills Carr
• 1790 — Listed in tax census.
• 1791 — Mentioned in the will of his father, Robert Duck [d].


Mary Duck [d] —
• 1767 — Born?
• 1791 — Mentioned in the will of her father, Robert Duck [d].


Sarah (Salley) Duck [f]
• 1769 — Born?
• 1791 — Mentioned in the will of her father, Robert Duck [d].


Pennina (Penny) Duck [b]
• 1771 — Born?
• 1791 — Mentioned in the will of her father, Robert Duck [d].


Millicent (Milley) Duck [c]
• 1773 — Born?
• 1791 — Mentioned in the will of her father, Robert Duck [d].


Julia Duck [a]
• 1775 — Born?
• 1791 — Mentioned in the will of her father, Robert Duck [d].


  Selah Duck [a] — b. 1745 Isle of Wight Co, VA, d. after 1763.
1763 — Not married at this date. In her father's will.


  John Duck [d] — b. 1693 Isle of Wight Co, VA, m. 1727 Priscilla West, d. 1735 Isle of Wight Co, VA.
1693 — Born? His parents were married before 1691, William and John were the two eldest sons, and I guess John was born a year after William.
1721 — Bought 100 acres from Richard Lewis on the S side of Currawaugh Swamp. - This must be the Richard Lewis, Jr. that was in the care of John's father. It might be the same plantation that his father lived on. It is likely that John grew up with Richard in the same household.
17?? — Married Priscilla West, daughter of William West.
1734 — Witnessed the will of John Carr which mentions his daughter Eleanor Duck. Eleanor was the wife of John's brother, William [c].
1735 — Made his will. Wife Priscilla, daughter West. Recorded 24 May 1736.
1739 — Priscilla, widow of John, sold 100 acres to William Parker of Chowan Co, NC, on South side of Currawaugh Swamp. Witnessed by Samson West.
1744 — Priscilla, widow of John Duck of Isle of Wight Co, VA, received 180 acres from her father, William West, in Edgecombe Co, NC. Priscilla may have taken her daughter West and moved back to Edgecombe Co, NC to live with her parents in 1736 after her husband died or perhaps she stayed with brother-in-law Robert [b] until they both moved to Edgecombe Co.
1775 — Land of Priscilla Duck referenced in a sale from William Jackson to Cornelius Carter in Halifax Co, NC. - Halifax Co was formed out of Edgecombe Co in 1759.


West Duck [a] — b. 1728 Isle of Wight Co, VA, m. 1765 Speir Coffield Edgecombe Co, NC, d. 1778 Edgecombe Co, NC.
• 1728 — Born to John and Priscilla.
• 1761 — Bought 2 lots in the town of Tarboro, Edgecombe Co, NC, 1/2 acre each.
• 1765 — married Spier Coffield who was born 1728 and died 1771 in Edgecombe Co.
• 1772 — Speir Coffield made his will. Mentioned his daughter Priscilla West Coffield, son David Coffield, daughter Elizabeth Ann Coffield. Witnessed by Priscilla Duck and John Speir.
• 1775 — Israel West sold 200 acres on Stoney Creek to Richard Vick. Previously granted to William West 20 Apr 1755.
• 1778 — West Coffield made her will. Mentioned her son David Coffield, daughter Priscilla West West, daughter Elizabeth Coffield. Son-in-law Israel West was appointed executor. Witnessed by Lucy Haynes, Priscilla West West, and Xpher Haynes. (Christopher).
• 1780 — Land of West Coffield referenced in a land sale from Camil McDaniel to Spender Raefield.
  
  
  Priscilla West Coffield
  • 177? — Married Israel West.
  • 1778 — Mentioned in her mother's will.
  • 17?? — Israel West died.
  • 17?? — Priscilla West West married Stephen W. Carney.
  • 1804 — Priscilla and Stephen W. Carney sold 400 acres in Halifax Co, NC.
  
  
  David Coffield
  • 1755 — Born before 1755.
  • 1778 — Mentioned in his mother's will.
  
  
  Elizabeth Ann Coffield
  • 1778 — Not married by this date.


  Robert Duck [b] — b. 1710 Isle of Wight Co, VA
1710 — Born? I imagine he would have been at least 21 to be a land sale witness.
1731 — Witnessed sale of land from John Howel to William Johnson in Newport Parish.
1738 — Bought 200 acres from Richard Wooten on Beaver Dam Swamp.
1744 — Mentioned as a land reference on Beaver Dam Swamp.
1749 — Of Edgecombe Co, North Carolina, sold 200 acres to John Bretton, Jr. on Beaver Dam Swamp.
1754 — Listed in the militia muster of Johnston Co, NC, under Capt. Edward Powers. By this time, it seems, Robert and probably his brother Jacob have moved South to Johnston Co, on the border of Edgecombe Co, which is now Nash Co, NC, on or near the Contentnea River.
1756 — Bought land from William Boykin in Johnston Co, NC.
1762 — Witnessed sale of 300 acres on Contentnea Creek from Thomas Maples to John Fulk, Jr. Lying on the border between Edgecombe Co and Johnston Co.
1767 — Bought land from Thomas Robberds (Roberts?) in Johnston Co, NC.
1770 — Two Robert Duck's, a Timothy Duck and a William Duck were listed in the militia muster of Capt. James Wooten in Chowan Co, NC, from Johnston Co, NC. — Although Robert [b] would have probably been 60 years old, I think it likely that all able-bodied men were expected to serve in the militia. Their only military action would have been defending their homes from Indians. I have no evidence that Robert, Timothy, and William were the sons of Robert, but they appear together consistently.

  Robert Duck [c] — b. 1742 Isle of Wight Co, VA, m. ????, d. ????
1742 — Born in Isle of Wight Co, VA?
1770 — Listed in the militia muster of Capt. James Wooten in Chowan Co, NC, from Johnston Co, NC.
1778 — Robert Duck Sr. deeded 620 acres in Wake County, NC, on the North side of the Neuse River. — Wake Co. was formed in 1771 from Johnston, Cumberland, and Orange Counties. This deed referenced the lands of James and Thomas Branan.
1778 — Robert Duck's land was referenced in the deed of Robert Traywick's 400 acres in Wake County, NC, on the North side of Neuse River.
1778 — Robert Duck's land was referenced in the deed of Edward Earp's 640 acres in Wake County, NC, on the North side of Neuse River.
1778 — Robert Duck's land was referenced in the deed of William Hobb's 250 acres in Wake County, NC, on both sides of Marks Creek.
1778 — Robert Duck's land was referenced in the deed of William Hobb's 460 acres in Wake County, NC, on the South side of Marks Creek.
1790 — Census in Hillsborough District of Wake Co, NC, 2 males 16 and over, 2 females.
1805 — Robert Duck bought 100 acres from Timothy Duck in Johnston Co, NC. — I wonder if he inherited this land from his father since he had been Wake Co for some time, and Timothy had apparently moved back to Johnston Co. after losing his lands in Wake Co.


  Timothy Duck [b] — b. 1744 Isle of Wight Co, VA, m. 1780 Tabitha B. Brannan Wake Co, NC, d. before 1810 Wake Co, NC.
1744 — Born in Isle of Wight Co, VA?
1770 — Listed in the militia muster of Capt. James Wooten in Chowan Co, NC, from Johnston Co, NC.
1778 — Timothy Duck deeded 560 acres in Wake County, NC, on the North side of the Neuse River. Wake Co was formed from Johnston Co in 1771.
1778 — Timothy Duck deeded another 100 acres in Wake County, NC, on the North Side of Neuse River.
1778 — Timothy Duck's land was referenced in the deed of John Hinton Sr.'s 100 acres in Wake County, NC, on the North side of Neuse River. The deed also referenced the land of Thomas Brannon.
1778 — Timothy Duck's land was referenced in the deed of William Beddingfield's 640 acres in Wake County, NC, on both sides of Farmers Creek.
1780 — Married Tabitha B. Brannan.
1781 — The lands of Timothy Duck, described as lying on the North side of the Neuse River on both sides of Buck Head Creek, were confiscated and sold at auction to John Hinton, Sr. by order of Col. Thomas Wootten, Commanding Officer of the Wake Co. Militia. According to the record, Timothy Duck had been drafted for service, but had failed to appear or provide a substitute. As a result, John Abernethie was hired as a substitute in Timothy Duck's place and was paid 10,000 pounds. Timothy Duck's land was sold to pay this debt. John Hinton, Sr, the highest bidder, paid 10,500 pounds for the property.
1784 — In the tax census in Johnston Co, NC. - 1 white male 21-60 (born 1724-1763), 4 white males under 21 or over 60 (born after 1763 or before 1724), 3 white females.
1790 — Census - Newbern District of Johnston Co, NC, 1 male 16 and over, 5 males under 16, 2 females.
1800 — Census in Johnston Co, NC, 1 male and 1 female born before 1755, 2 males and 1 female born 1774-1784, 1 male born 1784-1790, 2 males and 1 female born 1790-1800.
1805 — Timothy Duck sold 100 acres to Robert Duck in Johnston Co, NC.
1808 — Timothy Duck died.
1810 — Tabitha Duck in census in Johnston Co, NC, Census - 1 female born before 1765, 2 males born 1765-1784, 2 males and 1 female born 1784-1794, 2 males and 1 female born 1794-1800.
Unknown Male Duck — b. 1774-1784, gone by 1800
Unknown Male Duck — b. 1774-1784, gone by 1800
Unknown Male Duck — b. 1774-1784
Unknown Male Duck — b. 1774-1784
Unknown Male Duck — b. 1784-1790
Unknown Male Duck — b. 1790-1794
Unknown Male Duck — b. 1790-1800
Unknown Female Duck — b. before 1784, gone by 1790
Unknown Female Duck — b. 1774-1784
Unknown Female Duck — b. 1790-1800


  William Duck [e] — b. 1746 Isle of Wight Co, VA, m. ????, d. after 1800.
1746 — Born in Isle of Wight Co, VA?
1770 — Listed in the militia muster of Capt. James Wooten in Chowan Co, NC, from Johnston Co, NC.
1778 — William Duck deeded 80 acres in Wake County, NC, on the North Side of Neuse River. It references lands that he already owns.
1800 — Census in Wake Co, NC, 1 male and 1 female born before 1755, 1 female born 1774-1784, 1 female born 1784-1790, 1 female born 1790-1800.


  Jacob Duck [a] — b. 1712?-d. 1796
1712 — Born Isle of Wight Co, VA?
1754 — Listed in the militia muster of Johnston Co, NC, under Capt. Edward Powers. This is the first reference to Jacob since his father's will. It is likely that he was a younger brother who moved south with his older brother Robert to Johnston Co, on the border of Edgecombe Co, which is now Nash Co, NC, on or near the Contentnea River.
1769 — Listed in the census of Dobbs Co, NC. Dobbs Co. was formed from Johnston Co. in 1759.
1769 — Bought land from Cader Rountree. In Johnston Co. Deed Book.
1775 — Bought 125 acres from William and Bethane Gulley on Contentnea Creek. Lying on the border between Edgecombe and Johnston Counties.
1784 — and wife Sarah sold 150 acres on the Great Contentnea Creek at the mouth of Mill Creek to Thomas Woodard. Recorded as Nash Co, NC, which was formed in 1777 from Edgecombe Co.
1790 — Census - Newbern District of Johnston Co, NC, 1 male 16 and over, 1 male under 16, 6 females, 3 slaves.
1791 — sold land to Robert Traywick in Wake Co, NC.
1796 — Made his will. Lists his wife, Sarah, sons John and James, daughters Lidia, Penny, Bedy, Milley, Elizabeth, and Mary. Probated Nov 1796. Executor was James Hinnant. Wife was Sarah Lee, daughter of James Ludwell Lee and Agnes Cade.

  John Duck [j]
1755 to 1774 — Born.
1790 — Census - Newbern District of Johnston Co, NC, 1 male 16 and over, 1 male under 16, 2 females, 2 slaves. — This could have been John and James and their wives.
1795 — inherited livestock from John Stansell, Sr.
1796 — Son of Jacob and Sarah. Mentioned in his will.
1800 — Census in Johnston Co, NC, 1 male and 1 female born 1755-1774, 1 male born 1784-1790, 1 male and 4 females born 1790-1800.


  James Duck [b]
1755 to 1774 — Born.
1796 — Son of Jacob and Sarah. Mentioned in his will.


  Lidia Duck [a]
1796 — Daughter of Jacob and Sarah. Mentioned in his will.


  Penny Duck [a]
1796 — Daughter of Jacob and Sarah. Mentioned in his will.


  Bedy Duck [a] — Probably Obedience
1796 — Daughter of Jacob and Sarah. Mentioned in his will.
1801 — Married Levi Bailey. She was widowed and married John Kent and later Jonathon Hinnant.


  Milley Duck [a] — Probably Millicent
1796 — Daughter of Jacob and Sarah. Mentioned in his will.


  Elizabeth Duck [a]
1796 — Daughter of Jacob and Sarah. Mentioned in his will.


  Mary (Polly) Duck [c]
1796 — Daughter of Jacob and Sarah. Mentioned in his will.
1797 — Feb 28. Polly Duck married Samuel Godwin, Jr.
1809 — April 2. Samuel Godwin, Jr., husband of Mary Polly, was murdered by a slave, Silas, who had been inherited by Mary from her father, Jacob. Their children were Arnold, Simon, Samuel, Jordan, Betsy & Cuzzy.
1814 — Polly Godwin, widow, married Josiah Renfroe.

Arnold Godwin — b. about 1798, d. 18??
• 1798 — Born in Johnston Co, NC?


Simon Godwin
• 1800 — Feb 20. Born in Johnston Co, NC.
• 18?? — Married Cherry (Sherrie).
• 18?? — Married Carolyn D. Shaw.
• 1888 May 2 — Died in Johnston Co, NC.
  
  William Iredell Godwin
  • 1824 Jun 13 — Born in Johnston Co, NC.
  • 1854 Mar 7 — Married Mary Elizabeth Woodall.
  • 1893 May 3 — Died.
    
    Sarah Godwin
    • 1855 — Born.
    • 1876 — Married Joe Cocker.
    • 1936 — Died.
    
    
    Berry Godwin
    • 1859 — Born.
    • 18?? — Married Mary J. Hines.
    
    
    Martha L. Godwin
    • 1862 Feb 22 — Born.
    • 1??? — Married S. C. Peedin.
    • 1915 Nov 9 — Died.
    
    
    James Godwin
    • 1866 — Born.
    • 18?? — Died young.
    
    
    Iredell Godwin, Jr.
    • 1866 Aug 6 — Born.
    • 1891 Dec 27 — Died.
    
    
    Condary Godwin
    • 1869 Nov 29 — Born in Johnston Co, NC.
    • 1893 Apr 16 — Married Dora M. Whitley.
    • 1907 Aug 6 — Died in Selma, Johnston Co, NC.
      
      Simon Ashley Godwin
      • ???? — Married Eunice A. Howell.
      
      
      Mamie Godwin
      Thelma Godwin
      William Godwin
      Moses Godwin
    
    
    Mary Ann Godwin
    • 1872 May 15 — Born.
    • 18?? — Married Joe Eason.
    • 1894 Jun 8 — Died.
      
      Nora Godwin
      • 1878 — Born.
      • 1??? — Married Luther Caldwell.
        
        Walter S. Godwin
        • 18?? — Born.
        • 1895 — Died young of typhoid.
      
      
      Barry Godwin
      Perry Godwin
    
    
    Samuel Godwin
    Jordan Godwin
    Betsy Godwin
    Cozzy Godwin
    
    • 1840 — Cozzy Godwin married Kearney Eason in Johnston Co, NC.


  Timothy Duck [a] — d. ca. 1773; m. Sarah
1736 — Bought 85 acres from Joseph Powell on Currawaugh Swamp. Previously owned by William Powell, father of Joseph. Witnessed by Isabella Duck.
174? — Married Sarah [b].
1743 — Witnessed the sale of 200 acres from William Johnson of the Lower Parish to Henry Johnson of the Lower Parish on Currawaugh Swamp adjoining the county line.
1743 — Mentioned as a land reference on Currawaugh Swamp.
1745 — Mentioned as a land reference on South side of Currawaugh Swamp.
1763 — Witnessed the will and appraised the estate of William Duck [c], his brother.
1763 — Witnessed the will of Rebecca Johnson.
1766 — Along with John Daughtrey and Thomas Lankford Jr., appraised the estate of Robert Johnson.
1770 — Appraised the estate of Rebecca Johnson.
1772 — Made his will. It was probated in 1773. Inventory appraised by John Owen.
1773 — Sarah Duck [b] witnessed the will of Isabel Johnson [a], her sister-in-law.
1794 — Sarah Copeland made her will. Her first husband was Timothy Duck [a]. She mentions son John Duck [g], daughter Sally Daughtry [c], daughter Martha Johnson [a], son Joseph Duck [a]. John Duck was executor. — Her sons, Jacob and Nathan, were not mentioned in the will. Jacob died about 1793 and it is assumed that Nathan died soon after 1773, because there is no further mention of him after that.

  Joseph Duck [a]
1772 — Bought 210 acres on Beaver Dam Swamp from Andrew Griffin.
1772 — Mentioned in the will of his father.
1773 — Built the house later to be known as Jacob Holland Duck House near Carrsville. He willed the property to his son, Joseph [b], who willed it to his younger brother Jacob Holland Duck [c].
1773 — Witnessed sale of land by Andrew Griffin to Lott Griffin.
1773 — Mentioned in the will of his aunt, Isabel Johnson.
1774 — Was executor of the will of his aunt, Isabel Johnson.
1776 — Bought 50 acres from James and Hannah Fowler and his mother, Elizabeth Fowler, at Beaver Dam Swamp.
1779 — Witnessed the will of John Carr. Recorded 6 Jan 1794.
1782 — Witnessed a deed of emancipation for a group of slaves owned by Robert Johnson, Sr.
1784 — Appraised the estate of William Fleming. Recorded 4 Nov 1784.
1784 — Bought 100 acres from Lot and Rebecca Griffin
1787 — Listed in the tax census, no white males 16-21, 4 horses, 15 cattle.
1787 — Married Christian Johnson, daughter of Robert and Christian Johnson. Surely a second marriage.
1787 — Christian, wife of Joseph, daughter of Robert and Christian Johnson. Mentioned in the will of her father.
1789 — Bought 150 acres from Joshua and Mary Daughtrey on King Sale Swamp. Witnessed by Jesse Duck.
1789 — Bought 50 acres from Samuel and Lucy Fowler.
1789 — Signed the account of Peter Butler's estate.
1790 — Bought 321 acres from Judith and Benjamin Baker on Currawaugh Swamp. Previously owned by Joseph Bridger.
1790 — Listed in tax census
1790 — and Christian Duck sold 100 acres to John Duck on Grasshopper Swamp.
1794 — Son of Timothy and Sarah. Mentioned in her will.
1796 — Will probated. Recorded 6 Feb 1797. Wife Christian. Children Joseph [b], Phereba [a], Millicent [b], Jacob Holland [c].
1799 — Christian Duck in tax census, 1 female over 16, 1 slave.
1803 — Joseph Sr. estate settled, Joseph Jr. executor
1809 — Sold 300 acres on Beaver Dam Swamp to her son Joseph Duck.
1809 — Christian Duck, now Stephenson, reported married contrary to Quaker discipline. She was disowned 3 Nov 1809 at the Summerton Quaker Meeting house at Holland, VA.
1810 — Amos and Christian Stephenson of Southampton Co. sold 100 acres on Beaver Dam Swamp to her son Joseph Duck.

  Joseph Duck [b]
1791 — Joseph Duck was executor of William Parker's will. John Duck was surety.
1791 — Bought 118 acres from Thomas and Rebecca Inglish on Grasshopper Swamp.
1794 — Appraised the estate of Elizabeth Fowler.
1794 — Provided surety for will of Sarah Copeland. Recorded 1 Jun 1795. Mentions children John Duck, Salley Daughtry, Martha Johnson, Joseph Duck. Executor was John Duck. — This could have been Joseph [a], but I put it here because Joseph [b] was so successful.
1794 — with John Duck examined the account of estate of Robert Johnson.
1794 — Appraised the estate of Martha Lawrence. Recorded 5 Jan 1795.
1794 — Was executor of will of Jacob Beal. Recorded 5 Jan 1795.
1794 — Examined account of estate of Hardy Lawrence.
1794 — Signed the appraisal of the estate of John Carr.
1795 to 1797 — Elected Justice of Isle of Wight County.
1796 — Signed the account estate of Joseph Fowler. Recorded 4 Feb 1799.
1796 — And John Duck signed estate inventory for Jacob Duck.
1796 — Mentioned in the will of his father.
1798 — Examined account estate of John Lawrence.
1799 — Joseph Duck in tax census, 1 female over 16.
1799 — Executor of will of James Fowler. Recorded 6 Oct 1800.
1801 — Freed his slave named Sam, age 30.
1801 — Bought 100 acres from John Duck on Grasshopper Swamp. Witnessed by Miriam Duck, Godwin Councill, Willis Lankford, et. al.
1802 — Bought 139 acres from Jesse and Mary Bracy on Blackwater River.
1803 — Joseph Sr. estate settled, Joseph Jr. executor
1805 — On the County Levy List with Sarah.
1807 — Land on the Blackwater River referenced in another deed.
1808 — Richard Daughtrey gave a deed of trust to Godwin Councill, Trustee for Joseph Duck to secure a debt.
1808 — Witnessed sale of land by John Sr. and Mary Duck to John Jr., Dempsey, and William Duck, their sons.
1809 — Witnessed the accounting of the will of Zelpha Vaughn.
1809 — Bought 300 acres from his mother, Christian Duck, on Beaver Dam Swamp. Previously owned by Andrew Griffen and James Fowler.
1809 — Joseph Duck was disowned at the Summerton Quaker Meeting house, at Holland, VA.
1810 — Census, 1 male born 1765-1784, 1 male born 1784-1794 (Jacob H. [c]), 7 free blacks, 1 slave.
1810 — Bought 100 acres from Amos and Christian Stephenson, his mother, of Southampton Co. on Beaver Dam Swamp.
1811 — Owned land on the Blackwater River.
1812 — Godwin Councill and Joseph Duck witnessed land conveyance by John Duck to James N. Councill, trustee for William M. Jones, to secure a debt.
1821 — Godwin Councill of Isle of Wight Co. and Jesse Lankford of Southampton Co. were executors of Joseph Duck estate. Witnesses were Sally Councill, Neverson E. Councill, John Councill.


  Jacob Holland Duck [c] — b. 1793 Isle of Wight Co, VA, m. 1814 Nancy B. White Southampton Co, VA, d. 1863 Isle of Wight Co, VA.
1793 — Born.
1796 — Mentioned in the will of his father.
1801 — Land referenced in land sale by John Duck to Joseph Duck.
1802 — Land referenced in land sale by Jesse and Mary Bracy to Joseph Duck.
1814 — Married Nancy B. White in Southampton Co, VA.
1818 — Bought 139 acres from Jesse and Miriam Lankford of Southampton Co. on the Blackwater River. Witnessed by Godwin Councill.
1819 to 1826 — Elected Jistice in Isle of Wight Co, VA.
1820 — Census — Newport Parish of Isle of Wight Co, VA, 1 female born 1775-1794, 1 male born 1794-1804, 1 female born 1794-1804, 1 male born 1810-1820, 2 females born 1810- 1820, 7 slaves.
1821 — Member of the County Court and Overseer of the Poor in Currywaugh (now Windsor District).
1821 — Jacob H. Duck bought 141-3/4 acres from Godwin and Pheraby Councill.
1824 — Executor of estate of Jacob Beal.
1824 — Witnessed land sale from Zebulon Eley to Lemuel Lowe.
1825 — Witnessed land sale from Lemuel & Lucy Lowe to Joseph & Thomas Mountford.
1825 — And Nancy B. Duck sold 124-1/4 acres to William Bridger on the Grasshopper, Bow and Arrows, and Currawaugh Swamps.
1830 — Census, 1 male and 1 female born 1790-1800, 1 male and 1 female born 1815-1820, 1 male born 1825-1830, 13 slaves.
1830 to 1833 — Elected justice in Isle of Wight Co, VA.
1835 — Appointed Sheriff by Gov. Littleton Walter Tazewell
1836 to 1837 — Elected Sheriff.
1839 to 1844 — Elected justice.
1844 — Witnessed land sale from William & Catharine Mountford to William W. Wright.
1860 — Census, Jacob H. Duck age 67, b. 1793 VA; Nancy age 67, b. 1793 VA; Joseph H. age 33, b. 1827 VA.
1863 — Died.


  Joseph H. Duck [c] — b. 1827
1827 — Born.
1860 — Census, Jacob H. Duck age 67, b. 1793 VA; Nancy age 67, b. 1793 VA; Joseph H. age 33, b. 1827 VA.


  Millicent Duck [b]
1796 — Mentioned in the will of her father.


  Phereba Duck [a]
1796 — Mentioned in the will of her father. Married Godwin Councill. Had 13 children.
1812 — Godwin Councill and Joseph Duck witnessed land conveyance by John Duck to James N. Councill, trustee for William M. Jones, to secure a debt.
1821 — Jacob H. Duck bought 141-3/4 acres from Godwin and Pheraby Councill.
1821 — Godwin Councill of Isle of Wight Co. and Jesse Lankford of Southampton Co. were executors of Joseph Duck estate. Witnesses were Sally Councill, Neverson E. Councill, John Councill.
1830 — Godwin Councill in census in Isle of Wight Co, VA, 1 male and 1 female born 1770-1780, 1 male and 2 females born 1800-1810, 1 male born 1810-1815, 1 male and 1 female born 1815-1820, 1 male and 1 female born 1820-1825, 1 male born 1825-1830, 22 slaves.


  Martha Duck [a]
1767 — Married Joseph Johnson, Sr., son of Lazarus Johnson and Mary Outland.
1772 — Mentioned in the will of her father as Martha Johnson.
1773 — Mentioned in the will of her aunt, Isabel Johnson.
1794 — Martha Johnson. Daughter of Timothy and Sarah. Mentioned in will of Sarah Copeland, her mother and widow of Timothy Duck.


  Jacob Duck [b]
1772 — Mentioned in the will of his father.
1773 — Mentioned in the will of his aunt, Isabel Johnson.
1782 — In the Isle of Wight County Census — 2 whites, 6 blacks.
1782 — Reimbursed for provisions provided in war
1785 — Signed a petition to Virginia House of Delegates against public funding of teachers of religion.
1787 — Listed in the tax census, no white males 16-21, 6 slaves, 2 horses, 15 cattle.
1788 — Bought 216 acres from Archelus and Mary Robertson on North side of King Sale Swamp. Witnessed by John Duck.
1790 — Listed in tax census, 1 white over 21, 2 slaves. 1 horse.
1793 — Estate was appraised. Recorded 8 Apr 1794.
1796 — Estate inventoried. Signed by Joseph Duck [b] and John Duck [g].


  Nathan Duck [a]
1772 — Mentioned in the will of his father.
1773 — Mentioned in the will of his aunt, Isabel Johnson.


  John Duck [g] — b. 175?, m. 177? Mary
1772 — Mentioned in the will of his father.
1773 — Mentioned in the will of his aunt, Isabel Johnson.
1778 — Witnessed will of Jacob Butler.
1778 — Appraised the estate of Samuel Bryant. With William Duck [d].
1780 — Appraised the estate of Jacob Butler. With William Duck [d].
1782 — In the Isle of Wight County Census - 9 whites.
1782 — Reimbursed for provisions provided in war
1783 — In the Isle of Wight County Census.
1785 — Signed a petition to Virginia House of Delegates against public funding of teachers of religion.
1787 — Listed in the tax census, no white males 16-21, 2 horses, 4 cattle.
1787 — Witnessed the will of Robert Johnson. Mentions Robert Johnson's children, Christian Duck, Elijah Johnson and wife Christian. Recorded 3 Jan 1788.
1788 — Appraised the estate of Robert Johnson.
1788 — Witnessed the sale of 216 acres from Archelus and Mary Robertson to Jacob Duck.
1788 — Witnessed the will of John Darden. Recorded 5 Feb 1789.
1789 — The lands of John Duck, Robert Duck, and William Duck were referenced in a sale of 242 acres by John Owen and wife Sarah Duck Owen to Elias Owen on Beaver Dam Swamp. Previously owned by John Owen Sr. who bought it from Robert Johnson.
1790 — John Duck Sr. listed in tax census
1790 — Bought 100 acres from Joseph and Christian Duck on Grasshopper Swamp. Witnessed by Jesse Duck.
1791 — Joseph Duck [b] was executor of William Parker's will. John Duck was surety.
1791 — Sally Duck (Sarah [c]) married Elisha Daughtrey, surety provided by John Duck.
1791 — John Duck Jr. mentioned as friend in will of Robert Duck [d].
1793 — Chasty Duck [a] married Elisha Hedgpeth with consent of John Duck and wife Mary.
1794 — Executor of the will of Sarah Copeland, his mother, widow of Timothy.
1794 — with Joseph Duck [b] examined the account of estate of Robert Johnson.
1795 — Appraised the estate of Francis Vaughan.
1796 — And Joseph Duck [b] signed estate inventory for Jacob Duck [b].
1799 — John Duck Sr. in tax census, 2 females over 16.
1801 — Sold 100 acres to Joseph Duck on Grasshopper Swamp. Witnessed by Miriam Duck, Godwin Councill, Willis Lankford, et. al.
1808 — John Sr. and Mary sold land to each of their three sons. Witnessed by Allen Duck, Willis Duck, and Joseph Duck.
1810 — John Duck Sr. in census, 1 male and 1 female born before 1765, 2 males and 1 female born 1800-1810.
1812 — John Sr. and Mary Duck sold 70 acres to son John Jr. on Beaver Dam Swamp. Witnessed by Allen Duck.
1812 — John Duck Sr. gave all of his property to his son John Duck, Jr. Witnessed by Allen Duck et. al.
1812 — Gave all of her property to her son John Duck, Jr. Witnessed by Allen Duck and Willis Duck.

  John Duck [h] — b. 177?, m. 1793 Charity Darden
1787 — Listed in the tax census, Taxes charged to Jacob. — I am guessing that John Jr. was living on a piece of land belonging to Jacob, his uncle.
1790 — John Duck Jr. listed in tax census
1793 — Married Charity Darden, widow of John Darden.
1798 — John Duck Jr. owned land adjoining Lazarus Johnson and Godwin Council.
1799 — John Duck Jr. in tax census, 1 female over 16, 6 slaves.
1808 — Bought 54-3/4 acres from John Sr. and Mary Duck, his parents. Witnessed by Allen Duck, Willis Duck, and Joseph Duck. Reference to land of Godwin Councill.
1810 — John Duck Jr.in census, 1 male and 1 female born 1784-1794, 1 male born 1800-1810, 1 slave.
1812 — John Duck Jr. bought 70 acres from John and Mary Duck, his parents, on Beaver Dam Swamp. Witnessed by Allen Duck.
1812 — John Duck Jr. given all of his property by his father John Duck, Sr. Witnessed by Allen Duck.
1812 — John Duck Jr. conveyed 70 acres on Beaver Dam Swamp to James N. Councill, trustee for William M. Jones, to secure a debt. Referenced land of Dempsey Duck. Witnessed by Duck and Godwin Councill.
1812 — John Duck Jr. given all of the property of his mother Mary Duck. Witnessed by Allen Duck and Willis Duck.
1813 — Land of John Duck Jr. referenced in sale of land by Dempsey Duck.


  Chastity Duck [a]
1793 — Married Elisha Hedgpeth with consent of John Duck and wife Mary.


  Dempsey Duck [a]
1808 — Bought 54-3/4 acres from John Sr. and Mary Duck, his parents. Witnessed by Allen Duck, Willis Duck, and Joseph Duck.
1810 — Demcey Duck in census, 1 female born before 1765, 1 male born 1765-1784, 1 female born 1800-1810. (This must be Sr.)
1812 — His land and land of Godwin Councill were referenced on Beaver Dam Swamp in a sale from John Duck Sr. to John Duck Jr.
1812 — His land and land of Godwin Councill were referenced on Beaver Dam Swamp in a sale from John Duck Jr. to James N. Councill.
1813 — And Keziah Duck sold 54 acres to Godwin Councill . Referenced land of John uck Jr. and William Duck (of John).
1813 — Bought 50 acres from Jacob and Elizabeth Carr on the Blackwater Road. Witnessed by Godwin Councill.


  Dempsey Duck [b]
1810 — Demcey Duck in census, 1 female born 1765-1784, 1 male born 1784-1794, 1 female born 1800-1810. (This must be Jr.)


  William Duck [g]
1765 to 1784 — Born.
1808 — Bought 54-3/4 acres from John Sr. and Mary Duck, his parents. Witnessed by Allen Duck, Willis Duck, and Joseph Duck.
1810 — Census, 1 male born 1765-1784, 3 females born 1784-1794, 1 slave.
1811 — And Margaret Duck sold land to Nathan Carr. Witnessed by Willis Duck, Allen Duck, and Jessee Duck.
1813 — William Duck (of John). Land referenced in sale of land by Dempsey Duck.


  Sarah (Sally) Duck [c]
1772 — Mentioned in the will of her father. Not married at this date.
1773 — Mentioned in the will of her aunt, Isabel Johnson. Not married at this date.
1790 — Elisha Daughtrey in tax census, 1 white over 21, 2 slaves.
1790 — Salley Duck listed in tax census, 1 slave.
1791 — Sally married Elisha Daughtrey, surety provided by John Duck.
1794 — Salley Daughtry. Daughter of Timothy and Sarah. Mentioned in her will.
1799 — Elisha Daughtrey in tax census, 1 female over 16, 2 slaves.


  Bridget Duck [b]


  Dorothy Duck [a]


  Isabel Duck [a] — d. bet. 1773-1774
1736 — Isabella Duck witnessed the sale of 85 acres to Timothy Duck from Joseph Powell.
1773 — Isabel Johnson made her will. Mentioned William Duck, John Duck, Jacob Duck, Nathan Duck, Joseph Duck, Martha Johnson, Sarah Duck. Witnessed by Sarah Duck. Recorded 1 Dec 1774. — She apparently had no children of her own. The witness is Sarah [b], the widow of Timothy Duck [a] and the others are her nieces and nephews, all but William were the children of Timothy and Sarah. William [d] was son of William [c].

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