Mary A.E. "Polly" Wells

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1870, Benton, Polk Co, Missouri

Notes:

Census:
1870 Benton, Polk Co, Missouri
16 Brant Christian 44 1826 France
16 Brant Jane 37 1833 Pennsylvania
16 Brant William T 9 1861 Missouri
16 Brant Christian E 3 1867 Missouri

-18 Williams James 53 1817 Alabama
-18 Williams Mahala (Dukes) 49 1821 Kentucky
18 Williams Delilah 23 1847 Kentucky
18 Williams Samuel J 18 1852 Missouri
18 Williams Martha J 17 1853 Missouri
18 Williams Malissa A 14 1856 Missouri
18 Williams Matilda C 12 1858 Missouri
18 Williams Henry W 10 1860 Missouri
18 Williams Finis E 7 1863 Missouri
18 Williams Daniel H 6 1864 Missouri

-19 Dukes John F 35 1835 Kentucky
19 Dukes Mary 28 1842 Kentucky
19 Dukes Nancy V 8 1862 Missouri
19 Dukes Martha C 4 1866 Missouri

-20 Dukes Newton 33 1837 Kentucky
20 Dukes Artimetia (Roberts) 29 1841 Indiana
20 Dukes Malissa F 11 1859 Missouri

-21 Edwards James (James Thomas) 30 1840 Kentucky
-21 Edwards Polly (Mary A.E. Wells) 34 1836 Kentucky
21 Edwards Catherine 7 1863 Missouri
21 Edwards Robert 5 1865 Missouri
21 Edwards Alfred 4 1866 Missouri
21 Edwards Jane 1 1869 Missouri
21 Edwards William 3/12 1870 Missouri
21 Edwards Thomas 30 1840 Kentucky

-22 Ross Henry 53 1817 Kentucky
-22 Ross Matilda (Hedges-Henderson) 44 1826 Kentucky
22 Ross Mary E 27 1843 Indiana
22 Ross Francis 21 1849 Missouri
22 Ross John E 20 1850 Iowa
22 Ross Mary E 17 1853 Missouri
22 Ross Margaret 16 1854 Iowa
22 Ross John R 13 1857 Missouri
22 Ross Lemple 11 1859 Missouri
22 Ross Elijah 7 1863 Missouri
22 Ross James 5 1865 Missouri
22 Ross Samuel 7/12 1869 Missouri

-23 Oglesby George W 57 1813 Kentucky
23 Oglesby Mary A 49 1821 Illinois
23 Oglesby Bedda G 20 1850 Kentucky
23 Oglesby Aquilla 18 1852 Kentucky
23 Oglesby Pricilla 18 1852 Kentucky
23 Oglesby Ruth A 9 1861 Missouri

-26 Wells Harvey J 30 1840 Kentucky
-26 Wells Nancy L (Dukes) 25 1845 Kentucky
26 Wells Alfred H 9 1861 Missouri
26 Wells Amanda V 6 1864 Missouri
26 Wells Henry C 3 1867 Missouri
-26 Dukes Nancy (Oglesby) 63 1807 Kentucky
-26 Dukes Hamilton 30 1840 Kentucky

Mary married James Thomas Edwards about 1858. James (son of Fines Ewin Edwards and Jamima Ann Williams) was born in 1840 in Kentucky; died after 1870 in of, Benton, Polk Co, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Catherine Edwards was born in 1863 in Missouri; died after 1870 in of, Benton, Polk Co, Missouri.
2. Robert Edwards was born in 1865 in Missouri; died after 1870 in of, Benton, Polk Co, Missouri.
3. Alfred Edwards was born in 1866 in Missouri; died after 1870 in of, Benton, Polk Co, Missouri.
4. Jane Edwards was born in 1869 in Benton, Polk Co, Missouri; died after 1870 in of, Benton, Polk Co, Missouri.
5. William Edwards was born in 1870 in Benton, Polk Co, Missouri; died after 1870 in of, Benton, Polk Co, Missouri.

Alfred married Sarah "Sally" Dukes after 1860 in Kentucky. Sarah (daughter of Sampson Dukes and Nancy H. Cope) was born about 1815 in Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Micajah married Ann Collins about 1788. Ann was born in 1768 in Nash Co, North Carolina; died in 1851 in Muhlenberg Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 8 May 1837, Muhlenberg Co, Kentucky; written

Notes:

Will:
proven Jul court 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.

There were several litigations concerning the value of negroes left behind by Sampson's father, Samuel Dukes, Jr. (per"Muhlenberg County, Kentucky," p. 119, col. 1)

Sampson married Nancy H. Cope about 1800 in North Carolina (prob). Nancy was born about 1775 in North Carolina; died in 1840 in Polk Co, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 15 Apr 1821, Muhlenberg Co, Kentucky; written

Notes:

Pioneer in Muhlenberg County, KY. (source Muhlenberg County, KY,p. 256, col. 2 bottom) "The Dukes family probably made the move from North Carolina to Tennessee and Kentucky with a local caravan headed that way. Samuel was one of the first settlers to settle in the Long Creek section of Muhlenberg Co. along with the Drakes, Moores and Wells families." (per MuhlenbergCounty, Kentucky; Turner Publishing, Paducah, KY, 1996, p. 120,col. 1 center)

On March 21, 1795, Samuel signed for his wife's share of the estate of Jacob Bass, Sr. (per "Muhlenberg County,Kentucky," p. 119, col. 1 center-bottom) "Samuel Jr. died in 1821 leaving a will in Muhlenberg Co. naming his children and dividing out the slaves. He had several and they wre to stay with Wennifred until her death. There were several court papers over the disagreements Samuel's descendents had over these slaves. Winnifred lived to be very old. Papers were found dated 1837 that stated Winifred [sic] was about 90 years old. " (per Muhlenberg County, Kentucky; Turner Publishing, Paducah, KY,1996, p. 120, col. center)

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Will:
Source: Microfilm copy of Will Book 2, page 161

In the name of God Amen. I Samuel Dukes of Muhlenberg County and State of Kentucky being of sound mind and perfect memory do ordain this my last will and testament. Hereby revoking all other heretofore by me maid and recommending my soul to God who gave it me and as to my worldly goods which it hath been pleas God to bless with, I give in manner following, viz:
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 firnature, allso all the howshold and kitchen furniture. Also the land and plantation whereon I know live during her natrel life or widowhood.

I give and bequeath to my sun Young Dukes Two Negrow Gals, Frank and Ann. All so one Chest. And at the death of my Beloved Wife I then give and bequeath to my sun Young Dukes the land and plantation whereon I know live.

I give and bequeath to my suns Sampson Dukes and Jacob Dukes two Negrow Gals, Buk and Sarah. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Groves one Negro Gal, Gils. I give and bequeath to my sun Gren Dukes one negro Boy, John. I give and bequeath to my suns, John Dukes and William Dukes one
negrow Gal, Sal. I give and bequeath to my sun Benjamin Dukes one negrow woman Rose. Allso the land that Benjamin Dukes did live on containing one hundred 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 negros her to for given away in my will during her Natrel life, then to goo to home they are devised to. I hereby Constitute and appoint my suns Sampson Dukes and Young Dukes my Joint Executors this my Last Will and Testament as herunto I have set my hand and fixed my seal this 15th day of April 1821

Samuel Dukes -his mark
Micajah Wells
John Crabtree

Muhlenberg County May County Court 1821
This Last Will and Testament of Samuel Dukes deceased was exhibited into Court by the Executors therein named and proved by the Oaths of Micajah Wells and John Crabtree, subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be
recorded.

Att. Ch. F. W i n g Clk.

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Samuel married Winifred Bass in 1769 in North Carolina. Winifred was born in 1755 in Granville Co, North Carolina; died in 1839 in Muhlenberg Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

daughter of Jacob Bass 1728 Bertie NC and Ann Fuller 1745
granddau of John Bass 1696 and Elizabeth Winborne.