Albert Duke Littlejohn

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=littlejohn&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=12&GScnty=439&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=43926589&df=all&

Albert married Sarah Perkins. Sarah was born 06 Jul 1905, Georgia; died 29 Jan 1980, Rome, Floyd Co. GA; was buried , East View Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co. GA. [Group Sheet]

1. Albert Duke (Buck) Littlejohn, Jr. was born 16 May 1927, Floyd Co. GA; died 29 Aug 2013, Rome, Floyd Co. GA; was buried , Ashes scattered at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Rome GA.
2. Martha (Polly) Littlejohn was born 23 May 1928, Floyd Co. GA; died 03 Feb 2008, Floyd Co. GA; was buried , Ashes scattered at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Rome GA.

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A HISTORY OF ROME & FLOYD CO. BY BATTEY

Henry O. Littlejohn, who served the Berry School for the longest continous period of any of its employees, in charge of much of the carpentry work and the superintendent who built all of the log houses.

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Littlejohn&GSiman=1&GScid=33725&GRid=43926072&

Henry married Mary Emeline DUKE. Mary (daughter of Martin Miller DUKE and Margaret Joanna Littlejohn) was born 01 Feb 1878, Floyd Co. GA; died 05 Apr 1966, Rome, Floyd Co. GA; was buried , East View Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co. GA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Duke&GSiman=1&GScnty=439&GSsr=81&GRid=43926128&

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CENSUS RECORDS

1860 US Census
Name: Martin M Duke
Age in 1860: 8
Birth Year: abt 1852
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1860: Rome, Floyd, Georgia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Rome
Household Members:
Green R Duke 35
Emeline Duke 30
Joseph Duke 12
Elizabeth Duke 10
Martin M Duke 8
George W Duke 6
J Alfred Duke 2
Nancy Duke 78

1870 US Census
Name: Martin M Duke
Age in 1870: 17
Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1870: Subdivision 49, Floyd, Georgia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Rome
Household Members:
Green R Duke 45
Harriett J Duke 26
Martin M Duke 17
Geo W Duke 14
James A Duke 12
Julia A Duke 10
Emeline Duke 7
Green R Duke 5
David E Duke 2
Mahala E Stephens 8

1900 US Census
Name: Martin M Dukes
Age: 47
Birth Date: Jul 1852
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1900: Rome, Floyd, Georgia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sallie S Dukes
Marriage Year: 1872
Years Married: 28
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
Household Members:
Martin M Dukes 47
Sallie S Dukes 40
Argia D Dukes 15
James W Dukes 14
Anna L Dukes 12
Auburn Dukes 6

1910 US Census
Name: Mart M Duke [Martin M Duke]
Age in 1910: 57
Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1910: Flatwoods, Floyd, Georgia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sallie Duke
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
Household Members:
Mart M Duke 57
Sallie Duke 50 [40]
Walter Duke 24
Annie Duke 21
Auburn Duke 16

1920 US Census
Name: Martin M Duke
Age: 67
Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1920: Armuchee, Floyd, Georgia
Street: Summerville Road
House Number: Farm
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sallie S Duke
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Household Members:
Martin M Duke 67
Sallie S Duke 59 [61]
Auburn A Duke 25 [35]

1930 US Census
Name: Martin M Dukes
Birth Year: abt 1853
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Georgia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Glenwood, Floyd, Georgia
Street address: Mountain Spring Road
Dwelling Number: 138
Family Number: 143
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: Yes
Age at First Marriage: 19
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Gen farm
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Martin M Dukes 77
Sallie Dukes 70

HISTORICAL RECORDS

A HISTORY OF RONE & FLOYD CO. BY BATTEY Encyclopedic Section, Page 365

Jim Duke's brother Green R. Duke, settled on what is known as the Green Duke place in 1860. His son, Martin M. Duke, who is now living in this neighborhood, is the oldest living descendant of the original settlers. Martin M. Duke gave the land on which the Central Grove School was built in 1900. The institution was known as the Duke School House for many years. Mrs. Henry O. Littlejohn, one of his daughters, lives near the school. Henry O. Littlejohn, who served the Berry School for the longest continous period of any of its employees, in charge of much of the carpentry work and the superintendent who built all of the log houses.


Buried:
Grave location, tombstone photo, and portrait:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Duke&GSiman=1&GScnty=439&GSsr=41&GRid=28053557&

Died:
Georgia Deaths, 1919-98
Name: Martin M Duke
Death Date: 16 Apr 1935
County of Death: Floyd
Certificate: 9570

Martin married Margaret Joanna Littlejohn. Margaret was born 16 Sep 1855, Tennessee; died 05 May 1891, Floyd Co. GA; was buried , New Armuchee Cemetery, Armuchee, Floyd Co. GA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Duke&GSiman=1&GScnty=439&GSsr=41&GRid=28053639&

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1860 Federal Census
Name: Green R Duke
Age in 1860: 35
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1860: Rome, Floyd, Georgia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Rome
Household Members:
Green R Duke 35
Emeline Duke 30
Joseph Duke 12
Elizabeth Duke 10
Martin M Duke 8
George W Duke 6
J Alfred Duke 2
Nancy Duke 78

1870 Federal Census
Name: Green R Duke
Age in 1870: 45
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1870: Subdivision 49, Floyd, Georgia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Rome
Household Members:
Green R Duke 45
Harriett J Duke 26
Martin M Duke 17
Geo W Duke 14
James A Duke 12
Julia A Duke 10
Emeline Duke 7
Green R Duke 5
David E Duke 2
Mahala E Stephens 8

1880 Federal Census
Name: Green Duke
Age: 55
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1880: Rome, Floyd, Georgia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Harriet Duke
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Green Duke 55
Harriet Duke 38
Alfred Duke 21
Julia Duke 19
Emmiline Duke 15
Greenough Duke 14
David Duke 10
Eugene Duke 9
Lucy Duke 8
Netta Duke 7
Artelia Duke 4
Charles Duke 1 month

MILITARY SERVICE

He served in the Confederate Army. He fought at the BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA two times being injured both times.

ARMY OF TENN. CSA BUTTS COUNTY, GA. BAILEY'S VOLUNTEERS

DUKE, Green R. -- Private Sept. 25, 1861. Discharged, disability, May 10, 1862. Reenlisted May 10, 1862. Wounded at Chickamauga, Ga. Sept. 19, 1863. Captured at Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 16, 1864. Released at Camp Chase, O. June 12, 1865.

HISTORICAL RECORDS

Source: NOTES ON THE GREEN R. DUKE FAMILY by Douglas P. Reid

Green's family settled in the Central Grove District (Armuchee) of Floyd County, near his brothers, James and David, sometime before 1860. He donated land and $90 for the Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church. His son, Martin, later gave land to the school board for a school house -- the Central Grove School or "Duke School House" -- on 19 May 1900. Julia Ann Duke's husband, William McKenzie, was a preacher at the Floyd Springs Baptist Church above Armuchee.

Green R. Duke's property in 1890 consisted of 151 acres, a black mare, a mule, 2 milk cows, 5 hogs, 53 sheep, two wagons, farming and household items. He farmed cotton.

Green bought the Armuchee property (160 acres) from his brother, David, on 4 December 1852. He was present in a land transaction of Thomas Duke on 6 January 1850. (Thomas was 47 in 1850, and was probably an uncle or brother). On 20 January 1862, Green R. was appointed administrator for his brother, David's, estate.

In the Civil War, Green R. Duke was injured three times, and as a result, he required pain medication for the rest of his life. His tombstone inscription says he was "a good man."

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Source: A HISTORY OF RONE & FLOYD CO. BY BATTEY_Encyclopedic Section, Page 365

Green's second wife is thought to have been a Dellinger, and married a Holland, who died in the Civil War.__Third Corporal -- Jno. S. Holland.

CENTRAL GROVE DISTRICT

This part of Floyd County was settled in 1854. Jimmie Duke and his family being the first settlers. Mr. Duke bought 160 acres of land at the intersection of the O'Brien and Central Grove roads for a gun valued at $25.

His son, Lumpkin Duke, was a prominent man in the neighborhood and raised a large family, the boys of which engaged in the saw mill business. Two of his sons, Lumpkin and Tom Duke, are now living in Rome and are still engaged in the same kind of work.

Jim Duke's brother Green R. Duke, settled on what is known as the Green Duke place in 1860. His son, Martin M. Duke, who is now living in this neighborhood, is the oldest living descendant of the original settlers. Martin M. Duke gave the land on which the Central Grove School was built in 1900. The institution was known as the Duke School House for many years.

Mrs. Henry O. Littlejohn, one of his daughters, lives near the school. Henry O. Littlejohn, who served the Berry School for the longest continous period of any of its employees, in charge of much of the carpentry work and the superintendent who built all of the log houses.

LAND RECORDS

The Plat exhibited above represents the survey made by me for Green R Duke on the 4th of March 1892. The parcels of land forming the farm of same, are in the 23d & 24th Districts of orginally Cherokee, now Floyd County, Georgia, as shown in the Plat. The area of the whole lot, 283-2-3, in One Hundred & Seventy Nine acres and a half (179 1/2). Deducting Forty acres, along the eastern part of said lot, belonging to W. M. Brett, there remains One Hundred & Thirty Nine and a half acres (139 1/2) owned by Green R. Duke. Said Duke, a also, owns Eleven & Ninety Five Hundredths acres in the N. W. Corner of Lot Three, Twenty Third District & Third Section, as shown in the Plat, making an aggregate in both parcel's of 151 1/2 acres, owned by Green R. Duke. I certify that all the particulars stated are correct to the best of my know- ledge and belief.

I value said Homestead at One Thousand Dollars ($1000).

J. A. Arnold, Sr.,(County Surveyor of F.[Floyd] Co., Ga.)
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this March 9th 1892
H. J. Johnson, Ordinary
Filed March 9 1892
H. J. Johnson, Ordinary

WILL

To the Ordinary of Said County, the Petition of Green R Duke a resident of said County, Shows that he is a head of a family, consisting of himself, his wife, Harriett E Duke, 45 years old, and six minor Children, to wit, - Lucy Ann Duke 18 yrs old, Unetta Duke 16 yrs old, Artelia Duke 12 yrs old, Charles Duke 11 yrs old, Joanna Duke 7 yrs old, and William D Duke 5 yrs of age. And that he desires under the Constitution of Georgia, and the Statutes in reference thereto, to have laid off and set apart as a homestead for the use of said family, on and out of 151 1/2 acres of land, the property of Petitioner, Situated in said County and bounded on the West by the Lands of W M Brett, on the North be Charley Weeks, on the South by Mrs. John Hogan, on the East by the lands of Smalley. 120 acres of lot 283, being and lying in 24th Dist and 3rd Section, and 8 acres off of lot No 3 in 23rd & 3rd District, Floyd County, Georgia, which Petitioner values at 800 Dollars.

Petitioner also desires to have exempt and set apart the personal property embraced in Schedule "A." Hereunto attached to which reference is made as a part of this petition. Said Schedule Contains a minute and accurate Description of all the personal property belonging to your petitioner. Schedule "B." Hereunto attached contains a correct list of the names and post-offices of the Creditors of petitioner.

Your Petitioner prays that on order may issue to the County Surveyor of Said County, requiring him to lay off and make a plat of a homestead for said family out of the lands above Described and make return thereof in accordance with law. Your Petitioner asks that the usual notice in such cases may issue, and be published as required by law, and your petitioner will ever pray.

Green R Duke

Schedule "A" Personal

1 Black Mare 75.00
Dark Iron Gray horse mule 50.00
2 Milk Cows 20.00
5 Head Hogs 8.00
53 Head Sheep 53.00
1 two Horse wagon 10.00
1 one Horse wagon 10.00
Farming tools 5.00
50 Bushels Corn 25.00
Household & Kitchen furniture 50.00

Schedule "B" Creditors
W M Brett, Rome GA
Toney Duke, Rome GA

C. A. Thornwell Atty for M Lauren, Rome, Ga.GEORGIA FLOYD COUNTY)

In person comes before the undersigned, Green R Duke, who on oath, says; that the statements contained in the foregoing petition are true, that the schedule contains a minute and accurate description of all the real and per- sonal property owned by applicant, and that the list of creditors thereto attached in complete, and thier post-offices correctly given so far as they are known to applicant.

Sworn to and subscribed

Green R Duke

before me this Feby 24th 1892)
H. J. Johnson, Ordinary

Notice published, and written notice mailed to M F McLauren as required by law, This the 24th day of Feby 1892.

H. J. Johnson, Ordinary
GEORGIA FLOYD COUNTY

Personally; comes before the undersignd Green R Duke, who, upon oath, says that he has given notice in writing personnaly to W M Brett & C A Thomas will agent for McLauren, of the filing of his application for homestead & exemption and of the day of hearing the same in terms of the law in such cases made and provided.

Sworn to & Subscribed) before me this March 17th 1892

G. R. Duke

H. J. Johnson, Ordinary


Buried:
Grave location, tombstone photo, and portrait:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Duke&GSiman=1&GScnty=439&GRid=27419226&

Green married Nancy Emeline Sharp Sept. 2, 1847, Floyd Co. GA. Nancy was born 1829, Abbeville Co. SC; died Sep., 1863, Floyd Co. GA; was buried , New Armuchee Cemetery, Armuchee, Floyd Co. GA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1860 Federal Census
Name: Emeline Duke
Age in 1860: 30
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1860: Rome, Floyd, Georgia
Gender: Female
Post Office: Rome
Household Members:
Green R Duke 35
Emeline Duke 30
Joseph Duke 12
Elizabeth Duke 10
Martin M Duke 8
George W Duke 6
J Alfred Duke 2
Nancy Duke 78

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=28054271

Notes:

Married:
Georgia Marriages to 1850
Name: Nancy E. Sharp
Spouse: Green R. Duke
Marriage Date: 2 Sep 1847
Marriage County: Floyd
Marriage State: Georgia