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Duke

Birth
Tennessee, USA
Death
Nov 1859 (aged 27–28)
Houston County, Texas, USA
Burial
Burial Details Unknown. Specifically: I have found no proof where the majority of Slaves were buried in Houston County but I feel most likely were laid to rest in the family cemeteries of the Plantation owners. Add to Map
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Duke was a 28 year old slave, who suffered for four days before he died from pneumonia.
Duke was a 28 year old slave, who suffered for four days before he died from pneumonia.

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Source: The John H Wootters Public Library, Crockett, Houston County, Texas, Family History Room. The 1860 Mortality Schedule: Houston County, Texas - name of every Person who died during the year ending 1st June 1860. Slaves are listed only by their first names. In 1860 there were 28 free colored Slaves and 10,755 Slaves.


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