Elizabeth Vaught

Brief Life History of Elizabeth

Elizabeth Vaught was born on 28 February 1790, in Virginia City, Wise, Virginia, United States as the daughter of Simeon Vaught Sr.. She married George Washington Duke on 12 December 1807, in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 8 sons and 3 daughters. She lived in Hartford, Ohio, Kentucky, United States for about 10 years. She died on 19 May 1871, in Ohio, Kentucky, United States, at the age of 81, and was buried in Dukes, Hancock, Kentucky, United States.

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Family Time Line

George Washington Duke
1786–1863
Elizabeth Vaught
1790–1871
Marriage: 12 December 1807
John Duke
1805–1834
William Henry Duke
1811–1870
Mary Duke
1812–1870
Washington Duke
1813–1891
Samantha J Duke
1818–1859
Ephraim Duke
1820–
Arrena Ellen Duke
1822–1889
Isaac N Duke
1828–1905
Robert Duke
1832–
Madison V Duke
1833–1894
Stephen C Duke
1836–1855

Sources (6)

  • Elizabeth Duke, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Eliz. Vaught, "Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940"
  • Elizabeth Vaught Duke, "Find A Grave Index"

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World Events (8)

1791

Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.

1792 · Becomes the 15th State

On June 1, 1792, Kentucky became the 15th state. It was the first state west of the Appalachian Mountains

1812

War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.

Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Vogt .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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