Ingrid, In viewing the 1860 census for James Beat, Bibb Co., Al., one might surmise that the DUFF Quarters/Settlement was named after the long established (pre-1820) and considerably wealthy for the place and time Walter C. DUFF (1788 Va.). That one page on which he was enumerated alone represents no less than $62,000. in real estate values and no less than $146,000. in personal property values; of which W. C. DUFF contributed $30,000. in real estate value and $60,000. personal property value. The land values in James Beat overall suggests after Emancipation there would have been a great need for experienced labor and those folks required housing. Per a submittal in the Bibb Co. Heritage Book, John CLARK on October 12, 1899 purchased 90 acres of land from Newton H. Thompson (wife Martha J.) for $325. "which is still owned by the family" and references Deed Book 4. John CLARK reportedly died that year of appendicitis and is stated as having been buried at Mt. Tabor Church. John's wives Amanda & Zilpha (sisters - nee Owens) reportedly died between 1910-1920. The death of Amanda (Owens) Clark (1910-1920 --- her picture is in the book) should assist in dating your map as I noted the "Heirs of Amanda Clark" tract on it ... if the land was held as a family group as suggested the map could have been as late as 1940+ as suggested by my earlier note off-list. Pers In a message dated 2/11/2008 3:01:20 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, albibb-request@rootsweb.com writes: Message: 1 Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:21:13 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) From: "usmarsh" <usmarsh@cox.net> Subject: [ALBIBB] Duff Settlement To: <albibb@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <47AF4099.000006.00580@HEWLETT-5K1589J> Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Does anyone know the history of the Duff Quarters/Settlement. How did it become it's own little community. What is the history behind this section of town. It seems that a lot of former slaves migrated to this settlement. Does anyone know why? Any information is appreciated. What area of town is this settlement. Is it old Duff, Avery, or Clark land? As Long As You Mention My Name .... I Live... Wilson, Duff, Clark, Mayberry, Kemp, Mason, Barron..... Ingrid **************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565)