Ancestors of Sampson Dukes Generation No. 1 Hi, This is what you are both looking for I think. Kim 1. Sampson Dukes, born June 1775 in North Carolina; died July 1837 in Muhlenberg County Ky. He was the son of 2. Samuel Dukes and 3. Winifred Bass. He married (1) Nancy. She was born Bet. 1780 - 1785, and died Aft. 1840 in Polk County Missouri. Notes for Sampson Dukes: Sampson DUKES, will of Muhlenberg County, KY dated May 8, 1837. To wife Nancy DUKES, to daughter Sintha DUKES, to daughter Missinier DUKES, to daughter Polly DUKES, to daughter Nancy DUKES, to daughter Armindia DUKES. Mentions his mother Winney DUKES. The proceeds of the sale of negroes sold will be divided between his wife Nancy and his children, except Elizabeth JOHNSON. Names his five youngest children as Sintha DUKES, Missinier DUKES, Polly DUKES, Nancy DUKES and Armindie DUKES. Executor: David DUKES; Executrix: wife, Nancy DUKES. Witnesses: Micajah WELLS and David DUKES. Proven July County Court 1837. Book III, pp. 25-26 Notes for Nancy: Cherokee Indian Generation No. 2 2. Samuel Dukes, born Abt. 1745 in Edgecomb County, North Carolina; died Abt. 1821 in Muhlenberg County Kentucky. He was the son of Samuel Dukes and Sarah Green. He married 3. Winifred Bass. 3. Winifred Bass, born Abt. 1755; died Abt. 1839 in Muhlenberg County Kentucky. She was the daughter of Jacob Bass and Ann. Notes for Samuel Dukes: Samuel and Winney raised Sam's sisters bastard children: Elizabeth born ca. 1789 married February. 9 1809 to Solomon Groves. William born Ca. 1790 and died 1821 Found 2 death dates on Samuel 4-13-1821 and 5-25-1821 Samuel was awarded these children February 8 1779 in a Bute County NC court. They were 5 and 3 at the time. WILL OF SAMUEL DUKES In the name of God amen, I Samuel Dukes of Muhlenberg County state of Kentucky being of sound mind and perfect memory do ordain this my last will and testament. Hereby revoking all other here to for by me and recommencing my soul to God who gave it me and as to my worldly good which it hath been please God to help me with. I give in manner following. My desire is that all my just debts be paid. Then I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Winny Dukes three feather beds and furniture all. All the household and kitchen furniture also the land and plantation where on I now live during her natural life or widowhood. I give and bequeath to my son Young Dukes, two negrow gals Frank and Ann also one chest and at the death of my beloved wife then give and bqueath to my son Young Dukes the land and plantation whereon I now live. I give and bequeath to my sons Sampson Dukes and Jacob Dukes two negro gals Buk and Sarah. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Groves one negro gal Gils. I give and bequeath to my son Green Dukes one negro boy, John. I give and bequeath to my sons John Dukes and William Dukes one negro gal Sal. I give and bequeath to my son Benjamin Dukes one negro woman Rose, also the land that Benjamin Dukes did live on containing 100 acres. I give and bequeath to my daughter Pashence Williams, one hundred dollars in money. I certify that it is my desire that my beloved wife Winny Dukes shall keep all the ? her to for given away in my will during her natural life then to go to home they are devised to. There by constitute and appoint my son Sampson Dukes and Young Dukes my joint executors this my last will and testament as her unto I have set my hand and fixed my seal this 15th day Spril 1821. Witness. Micajah Wells John Crabtree Muhlenberg County Court May County Court 1821. This last will and testament of Samuel Dukes deceased was exhibited unto Court by the Executors therein and proved by the oaths of Micajah Wells and John Crabtree subscribing witnesses as there to and ordered and to be recorded. W.J. Wing. More About Samuel Dukes: Fact 1: Sam raised sister Sarah's bastard children, Elizabeth and William Notes for Winifred Bass: Muhlenberg Co. Abstracts of Wills and Administrations, p. 23. Husband's will. Children of Samuel Dukes and Winifred Bass are: i. Benjamin Dukes, born Abt. 1769 in North Carolina; died Aft. 1850 in Muhlenberg County Kentucky; married Delila; born Abt. 1770 in Kentucky; died Aft. 1850 in Muhlenberg County Kentucky. Notes for Benjamin Dukes: 1850MUH: Dukes, Elijah 49 m TN Farmer $1000 Edney 46 f NC Elijah B. 14 m KY Amanda M. 12 f KY Susan L. 10 f KY Joseph C. 7 m KY Benjamin E. 5 m KY Wm. D.H. 2 m KY Benjamin 81 m NC Farmer Delila 80 f NC Notes for Delila: I found on Family Tree Maker it has her listed as Delila (Drake) Underwood. I haven't seen proof of this. ii. John Dukes, born Abt. 1769 in North Carolina; married Sena Elkins December 04, 1816 in Muhlenberg County Kentucky. More About John Dukes and Sena Elkins: Marriage: December 04, 1816, Muhlenberg County Kentucky 1 iii. Sampson Dukes, born June 1775 in North Carolina; died July 1837 in Muhlenberg County Ky; married Nancy. iv. Patience Mahala Dukes, born Abt. 1785 in North Carolina; died Bet. 1850 - 1860 in Kentucky; married James B. Williams January 15, 1829 in Muhlenberg County Kentucky. More About Patience Mahala Dukes: Burial: Supposed to be in Gates cemetary in Muhlenberg County Ky More About James Williams and Patience Dukes: Marriage: January 15, 1829, Muhlenberg County Kentucky v. Jacob Dukes, born Abt. 1786 in North Carolina; died Bef. 1870 in Kentucky; married Elizabeth Elkins March 01, 1818 in Muhlenberg County Kentucky. More About Jacob Dukes and Elizabeth Elkins: Marriage: March 01, 1818, Muhlenberg County Kentucky vi. Green Dukes, born Abt. 1786 in North Carolina; died 1840 in Auburn IL; married Elizabeth Shutt June 01, 1812 in Muhlenberg County Kentucky. Notes for Green Dukes: Green and Elizabeth went to Sangamon County IL along with her parents about 1829. Notes for Elizabeth Shutt: After the death of her husband Elizabeth returned to Muhlenberg County Kentucky. Her children stayed in IL. More About Green Dukes and Elizabeth Shutt: Marriage: June 01, 1812, Muhlenberg County Kentucky vii. Young Dukes, born Abt. 1798; died Aft. 1850; married Milly Elkins January 05, 1817 in Muhlenberg County Kentucky. More About Young Dukes and Milly Elkins: Marriage: January 05, 1817, Muhlenberg County Kentucky