Ahnentafel Report
Ahnentafel Report for Molly* "Polly" E. Duck-Dykes
Generation 1
1.

Molly* "Polly" E. Duck-Dykes daughter of Thaddeus Duck and Sely Mullins was born on 08 Jun 1817 in Rutherford County, North Carolina[1, 2]. She died on 20 Aug 1893 in Jemison, Chilton Co. AL ((76y2m12d), Shelby County, AL).

Anderson C.* Honeycutt son of Thomas* Hunnicutt and Josephine* (Possibly Sarah)[1, 2] was born on 25 Aug 1813 in Georgia[1, 2]. He died on 28 Jan 1891 in Alabama[1, 2].

Notes for Anderson C.* Honeycutt:

General Notes:

[Duche-Duck-Dykes.FTW]

 

[Duche.GED]

 

!Died in Chilton, Alabama at the hands of a band of secessionist.

 

 

ANDERSON C. HONEYCUTT: See Notes in APPENDIX under Honeycutt

 

 

 

 

Anderson C.* Honeycutt and Molly* "Polly" E. Duck-Dykes were married on 22 Dec 1832 in Shelby County, AL[1, 2]. They had 14 children.
Generation 2
2.

Thaddeus Duck son of Timothy Duck Sr and Tabitha Brannan[1, 2] was born on 06 Mar 1790 in Johnston, N.C.[1, 2]. He died after 1862 in Sterrett, Shelby County, AL[1, 2].

Notes for Thaddeus Duck:

General Notes:

[Duche-Duck-Dykes.FTW]

 

[Duche.GED]

 

 

Notes for Thaddeus Duck:

 

In 1812, Johnston County, North Carolina, Thaddeus's listing: one poll,

insolvent.

 

Thaddeus fought in the War of 1812, Eighth Company, Johnston, North

Carolina. (From North Carolina 1812-1814 Muster Rolls). During the

war he was a drummer and beat the drums at the Johnston County

Courthouse (North Carolina). His brother Leroy, was a fifer.

 

Rutherford County, North Carolina Deed Index, Grantor-Grantee:

Duck, Thaddeus/Duck, Robert/Deed/Book 34/pg.240/year 1823

Duck, Thaddeus/Hyder, Benjamin/Deed/Book 34/pg. 274/year 1824

 

Thaddeus came to Shelby County, Alabama about 1824 with his family

and his wife Celia's brother William and family. Here he was engaged in

farming and also he and his sons and family members were millers as

well.

 

In 1862 Thadeus and his wife Celia deeded some property to their

daughter and Son-in-law, Leah and James Ford, in return for their care

in their senior years.

 

Listed in Alabama, Shelby County Census:

1830-Southern District, page 276

Duck, Thadeus

 

1840-(no township), page 51

Duck, Thomas(?)

 

1850:

Duych Thadius 58 Farmer $100 Born NC

Duych ? 57 Born NC

 

1860-pg.445, HH@1379

Dikes, Tho 60 NC

" Lela 58 NC

" G W(orS W) 11 "

 

Several variations of the surname Duck are found in various Alabama

records; Dyke, Dykes, Duycke, Duche, Duych, and Ducke.

 

 

More About Thaddeus Duck:

Burial: Lawley Chapel Cemetary (unmarked grave), Shelby County,

Alabama

 

 

 
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Generation 2 (con't)

Notes for Thaddeus Duck:

General Notes:

[Duche-Duck-Dykes.FTW]

 

[Duche.GED]

 

 

Notes for Thaddeus Duck:

 

In 1812, Johnston County, North Carolina, Thaddeus's listing: one poll,

insolvent.

 

Thaddeus fought in the War of 1812, Eighth Company, Johnston, North

Carolina. (From North Carolina 1812-1814 Muster Rolls). During the

war he was a drummer and beat the drums at the Johnston County

Courthouse (North Carolina). His brother Leroy, was a fifer.

 

Rutherford County, North Carolina Deed Index, Grantor-Grantee:

Duck, Thaddeus/Duck, Robert/Deed/Book 34/pg.240/year 1823

Duck, Thaddeus/Hyder, Benjamin/Deed/Book 34/pg. 274/year 1824

 

Thaddeus came to Shelby County, Alabama about 1824 with his family

and his wife Celia's brother William and family. Here he was engaged in

farming and also he and his sons and family members were millers as

well.

 

In 1862 Thadeus and his wife Celia deeded some property to their

daughter and Son-in-law, Leah and James Ford, in return for their care

in their senior years.

 

Listed in Alabama, Shelby County Census:

1830-Southern District, page 276

Duck, Thadeus

 

1840-(no township), page 51

Duck, Thomas(?)

 

1850:

Duych Thadius 58 Farmer $100 Born NC

Duych ? 57 Born NC

 

1860-pg.445, HH@1379

Dikes, Tho 60 NC

" Lela 58 NC

" G W(orS W) 11 "

 

Several variations of the surname Duck are found in various Alabama

records; Dyke, Dykes, Duycke, Duche, Duych, and Ducke.

 

 

More About Thaddeus Duck:

Burial: Lawley Chapel Cemetary (unmarked grave), Shelby County,

Alabama

 

 

 
3.

Sely Mullins daughter of Charles Mullins Jr. and Peggy Deshazor[1, 2, 3] was born on 21 Sep 1793 in N.C.[1, 2, 3]. She died after 1862 in Shelby County, AL[1, 2, 3].

Notes for Sely Mullins:

General Notes:

[Duche-Duck-Dykes.FTW]

 

[Duche.GED]

 

More About Celia "Sely" Mullins:

Burial: Lawley Chapel Cemetary (unmarked grave), Shelby County,

Alabama[Mullins.GED]

 

More About Celia "Sely" Mullins:

Burial: Lawley Chapel Cemetary (unmarked grave), Shelby County,

Alabama

 

 

Thaddeus Duck and Sely Mullins were married on 09 Sep 1813 in Rutherford County, N.C.[2, 4]. They had the following children:
i.

Leah Willey Duck-Dyke Dykes[1, 2] was born on 28 Sep 1814 in Rutherford County, North Carolina[1, 2]. She died on 02 Aug 1905 in Bibb, County, Alabama[1, 2].

Notes for Leah Willey Duck-Dyke Dykes:

General Notes:

[Duche-Duck-Dykes.FTW]

 

[Duche.GED]

 

Marriage book pg. 34

 

 
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Generation 2 (con't)

Notes for Leah Willey Duck-Dyke Dykes:

General Notes:

[Duche-Duck-Dykes.FTW]

 

[Duche.GED]

 

Marriage book pg. 34

 

 
ii.

James Sewell Duck- Dykes[1, 2] was born on 23 Sep 1818 in Rutherford County, North Carolina[1, 2]. He married Nancy C. Webster on 07 Oct 1841 in Sterrett, Shelby County, AL[1, 2]. He died on 09 May 1897 in Sterrett, Shelby County, AL[1, 2].

iii.

Celia Mariah Duck- Dykes[1, 2] was born on 01 Mar 1822 in Georgia[1, 2]. She married Hiram Michael Stracener on 28 Feb 1841 in Sterrett, AL[1, 2]. She died after 1866 in St. Clair County, Alabama[1, 2].

Notes for Celia Mariah Duck- Dykes:

General Notes:

[Duche-Duck-Dykes.FTW]

 

[Duche.GED]

 

Marriage Book, pg. 55

 

 
iv.

Caroline Duck[1, 2] was born about 1824 in Shelby County, Alabama[1, 2].

v.

Andrew Jackson Dyke[1, 2] was born on 17 Apr 1825 in Shelby County, AL[1, 2]. He married Drucilla Emiline Harper in 1848 in Shelby County, AL[1, 2]. He died on 18 Feb 1869 in Dykesville, LA (Claiborne Parish)[1, 2].

vi.

Lewis Ellison Duck-Dyke[1, 2] was born on 07 Oct 1827 in Shelby County, Alabama[1, 2]. He died on 13 Mar 1850 in Sterrett, Shelby County, AL[1, 2].

vii.

Arthur Asberry Duck- Dykes[1, 2] was born on 24 Mar 1829 in Sterrett, Shelby County, AL[1, 2]. He married Mary L. Stracener on 02 Jan 1855 in St. Clair County, Alabama[1, 2].

+ 1. viii.

Molly* "Polly" E. Duck-Dykes was born on 08 Jun 1817 in Rutherford County, North Carolina[1, 2]. She married Anderson C.* Honeycutt on 22 Dec 1832 in Shelby County, AL[1, 2]. She died on 20 Aug 1893 in Jemison, Chilton Co. AL ((76y2m12d), Shelby County, AL).

Generation 3
4.

Timothy Duck Sr son of Robert Duck[1, 2, 5] was born in 1755 in Johnston County, North Carolina[1, 2, 5]. He died in 1807 in Johnson, N.C.[1, 2, 5].

Notes for Timothy Duck Sr:

General Notes:

[Duche-Duck-Dykes.FTW]

 

[Duche.GED]

 

Notes for Timothy Duck, Sr.: See APPENDIX

 

 

 

 

 
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Generation 3 (con't)

Notes for Timothy Duck Sr:

General Notes:

[Duche-Duck-Dykes.FTW]

 

[Duche.GED]

 

Notes for Timothy Duck, Sr.: See APPENDIX

 

 

 

 

 
5.

Tabitha Brannan daughter of Thomas Brannan Sr. and Catherine Croucher[1, 2, 5] was born in 1760 in Johnston County, North Carolina[1, 2, 5]. She died after 1850 in Yancey County, North Carolina[1, 2, 5].

Notes for Tabitha Brannan:

General Notes:

[Duche-Duck-Dykes.FTW]

 

[Duche.GED]

 

Notes for Tabitha Brannan:

 

Tabitha Duck is listed in the 1810 Johnston County, North Carolina Federal Census.

 

After the death of her husband, Tabitha lived with their son Berry, and his family in Yancey County, North Carolina where she was listed as the head of the household on the 1850 Census.

 

More About Tabitha Brannan:

Burial: Duck Cemetary, near Mars Hill, Madison County, North Carolina

[BranhanGED.FTW]

 

Notes for Tabitha Brannan:

 

Tabitha Duck is listed in the 1810 Johnston County, North Carolina Federal Census.

 

After the death of her husband, Tabitha lived with their son Berry, and his family in Yancey County, North Carolina where she was listed as the head of the household on the 1850 Census.

 

More About Tabitha Brannan:

Burial: Duck Cemetary, near Mars Hill, Madison County, North Carolina

 

 

 

Timothy Duck Sr and Tabitha Brannan were married about 1777 in Johnston County, NC[1, 2, 5]. They had the following children:
i.

Caron Duck[1, 2] was born about 1780 in Johnston County, North Carolina[1, 2]. He married Mary Mullins on 26 Jul 1814 in Rutherford County, N.C.[1, 2].

Notes for Caron Duck:

General Notes:

[Duche-Duck-Dykes.FTW]

 

[Duche.GED]

 

Notes for Caron Duck:

 

Caron and PollyDuck lived in Buncombe County, North Carolina

 

 
ii.

James Duck[1, 2] was born in 1785[1, 2].

iii.

Leroy Duck[1, 2] was born about 1790[1, 2]. He married Marjery Walker on 05 Jan 1814[1, 2]. He died in 1870[1, 2].

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Generation 3 (con't)

Notes for Leroy Duck:

General Notes:

[Duche-Duck-Dykes.FTW]

 

[Duche.GED]

 

Notes for Leroy Duck:

 

1820 Rutherford, North Carolina Census: Leroy Duck

 

Leroy lived in Habersham County, Georgia. In the 1850 census his

occupation was 'cooper'. In 1860 he is found in Alabama with his

nephew, Lewis Duck's children living in his household.

 

 

 

 
+ 2. iv.

Thaddeus Duck[1, 2] was born on 06 Mar 1790 in Johnston, N.C.[1, 2]. He married Sely Mullins on 09 Sep 1813 in Rutherford County, N.C.[2, 4]. He died after 1862 in Sterrett, Shelby County, AL[1, 2].

v.

Robert Duck[1, 2] was born on 02 Oct 1790 in Johnston County, North Carolina[1, 2]. He married Margaret McClure on 23 Jan 1815 in Rutherford County, N.C.[1, 2]. He died about 1865 in Arkansas[1, 2].

vi.

Nancy Caroline Duck[1, 2] was born about 1794 in Johnston County, North Carolina[1, 2].

vii.

Jane Duck[1, 2] was born in 1800 in Johnston County, N.C.[1, 2]. She died in 1850[1, 2].

viii.

Alsa/Alice Duck[1, 2] was born in 1802 in Johnston County, N.C.[1, 2].

ix.

Timothy Duck Jr.[1, 2] was born in 1802[1, 2].

Notes for Timothy Duck Jr.:

General Notes:

[Duche-Duck-Dykes.FTW]

 

[Duche.GED]

 

Notes for Timothy Duck, Jr.:

[Duck.FTW]

 

In 1850 Timothy lived in Chattanooga County, Georgia and in 1856 lived

in Pickens County, Georgia, and eventually moved to Alabama.

 

 
x.

Berry Duck[1, 2] was born in 1805 in Johnston County, N.C.[1, 2]. He died in 1864 in Mars Hill, Madison County, North Carolina[1, 2].

Notes for Berry Duck:

General Notes:

[Duche-Duck-Dykes.FTW]

 

[Duche.GED]

 

Notes for Berry Duck:

 

Berry and his sister Elizabeth were twins.

 

Berry was also know by 'Asberry' and 'Asa'.

 

Listed in the following North Carolina Census Records:

1840 Yancy County.

1860 Madison County.

 

Berry was accidently killed in the midst of an argument between his sons

by a thrown rock. One of the sons which was Tepe Jesse Woodson was

the one who killed him.

 

More About Berry Duck:

Burial: Duck Family Cemetary, Jordan Branch, Madison County, North

Carolina

 

 
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Generation 3 (con't)

Notes for Berry Duck:

General Notes:

[Duche-Duck-Dykes.FTW]

 

[Duche.GED]

 

Notes for Berry Duck:

 

Berry and his sister Elizabeth were twins.

 

Berry was also know by 'Asberry' and 'Asa'.

 

Listed in the following North Carolina Census Records:

1840 Yancy County.

1860 Madison County.

 

Berry was accidently killed in the midst of an argument between his sons

by a thrown rock. One of the sons which was Tepe Jesse Woodson was

the one who killed him.

 

More About Berry Duck:

Burial: Duck Family Cemetary, Jordan Branch, Madison County, North

Carolina

 

 
xi.

Elizabeth Duck[1, 2] was born in 1805 in Johnston County, N.C.[1, 2].

6.

Charles Mullins Jr. son of Charles Mullins Sr and Mary was born on 18 Jul 1749 in Pennsylvania[3]. He died after 1833 in Calloway County, Kentucky[3].

Notes for Charles Mullins Jr.:

General Notes:

[Mullins.GED]

 

See Notes in APPENDIX

 

 
7.

Peggy Deshazor[3].

Charles Mullins Jr. and Peggy Deshazor married. They had the following children:
+ 3. i.

Sely Mullins[1, 2, 3] was born on 21 Sep 1793 in N.C.[1, 2, 3]. She married Thaddeus Duck on 09 Sep 1813 in Rutherford County, N.C.[2, 4]. She died after 1862 in Shelby County, AL[1, 2, 3].

ii.

Mary Mullins[1, 2]. She married Caron Duck on 26 Jul 1814 in Rutherford County, N.C.[1, 2].

Charles Mullins Jr. and unknown spouse married. They had the following children:
i.

Charles Mullins[6].

ii.

Daniel Mullins[6].

iii.

Sarah Mullins[6] was born in 1800[6]. She died in 1850[6].

iv.

Jonathan Mullins[6] was born in 1795[6]. He died in 1837[6].

v.

Jonas Mullins[6] was born in ,,North Carolina[6].

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vi.

Wiley Matthew Mullins[6] was born on 28 Apr 1787 in Rutherford, North Carolina, USA[6]. He died on 09 Aug 1853 in Red Rock, Marion, Iowa, USA (Interred Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Marion County, Iowa, USA)[6].

Generation 4
8.

Robert Duck son of William Duck and Margery[1, 2] was born about 1725 in Virginia[1, 2]. He died about 1784 in Virginia[1, 2].

Robert Duck and unknown spouse married. They had the following children:
i.

John Duck[1, 2].

ii.

Sarah Duck[1, 2]. She married John /Owens Owings about 1757 in Isle of Wilght, Virginia[1, 2].

iii.

William Duck[1, 2].

+ 4. iv.

Timothy Duck Sr[1, 2, 5] was born in 1755 in Johnston County, North Carolina[1, 2, 5]. He married Tabitha Brannan about 1777 in Johnston County, NC[1, 2, 5]. He died in 1807 in Johnson, N.C.[1, 2, 5].

10.

Thomas Brannan Sr. son of Caron Branham and Morgave Bryan[5, 7] was born on 10 Apr 1723 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia[5, 7]. He died in May 1804 in Johnston County, North Carolina[5, 7].

Notes for Thomas Brannan Sr.:

General Notes:

[BranhanGED.FTW]

 

Notes for Thomas Brannan, Sr.: See Notes in APPENDIX

 

 

 

 

 
11.

Catherine Croucher daughter of Richard Croucher and Dorothy Taylor[5, 7] was born about 1724 in Virgina[5, 7]. She died between Aug 1777-Aug 1802 in Johnston County, North Carolina[5, 7].

Notes for Catherine Croucher:

General Notes:

[BranhanGED.FTW]

 

Notes for Catherine Croucher:

 

Catherine evidently had land (inherited or otherwise) as she had to be questioned (in 1777) by the Johnston County, North Carolina County Court about relinquishing her dower rights of her own free will before her husband, Thomas, could sell a parcel of land.

[Croucher.GED]

 

Notes for Catherine Croucher:

 

Catherine evidently had land (inherited or otherwise) as she had to be questioned (in 1777) by the Johnston County, North Carolina County Court about relinquishing her dower rights of her own free will before her husband, Thomas, could sell a parcel of land.

 

 

 
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Notes for Catherine Croucher:

General Notes:

[BranhanGED.FTW]

 

Notes for Catherine Croucher:

 

Catherine evidently had land (inherited or otherwise) as she had to be questioned (in 1777) by the Johnston County, North Carolina County Court about relinquishing her dower rights of her own free will before her husband, Thomas, could sell a parcel of land.

[Croucher.GED]

 

Notes for Catherine Croucher:

 

Catherine evidently had land (inherited or otherwise) as she had to be questioned (in 1777) by the Johnston County, North Carolina County Court about relinquishing her dower rights of her own free will before her husband, Thomas, could sell a parcel of land.

 

 

 

Thomas Brannan Sr. and Catherine Croucher were married in North Carolina[5, 7]. They had the following children:
i.

Leroy Brannan[5] was born in Johnston County, North Carolina[5]. He married Rebekah Cole on 04 Oct 1791 in Johnston County, NC[5]. He died in 1808 in Johnston County, North Carolina[5].

Notes for Leroy Brannan:

General Notes:

[BranhanGED.FTW]

 

Notes for Leroy Brannan:

 

Leroy Brannan's will was probated in Johnston County, North Carolina in 1808.

 

 

 
ii.

William Brannan[5]. He married Mary Green on 27 Nov 1793[5]. He died after 1802[5].

iii.

John Brannan[5].

iv.

Joseph Brannan[5].

v.

James Brannan[5] was born on 29 Nov 1742 in Richmond County, Virginia[5].

vi.

Nancy Brannan[5] was born on 08 Apr 1745 in Richmond County, Virginia[5]. She died after 1802[5].

vii.

Sarah Brannan[5] was born on 29 Jul 1747 in Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia[5].

viii.

Thomas Brannan Jr.[5] was born in 1749 in Amelia County, Virginia[5]. He died after 1802[5].

Notes for Thomas Brannan Jr.:

General Notes:

[BranhanGED.FTW]

 

Notes for Thomas Brannan, Jr.:

 

For his Revolutionary War service, Thomas Brannan, Jr. received land

in what had by then become Washington County (later Roane County),

Tennessee.

 

 
ix.

Caron Brannan[5] was born in 1752 in Amelia County, Virginia[5]. He died after 1802[5].

+ 5. x.

Tabitha Brannan[1, 2, 5] was born in 1760 in Johnston County, North Carolina[1, 2, 5]. She married Timothy Duck Sr about 1777 in Johnston County, NC[1, 2, 5]. She died after 1850 in Yancey County, North Carolina[1, 2, 5].

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12.

Charles Mullins Sr[3]. He died after 1768 in Halifax County, Virginia[3].

Notes for Charles Mullins Sr:

General Notes:

[Mullins.GED]

 

Halifax County, Virginia Deed Books 2,3,4,5,6, 1759-1767, pg. 488: 14 August 1767; Charles Mullin of Halifax County to Charles Mullin, Jr., of same, son of the sd Charles Mullin, Sr., for natural love and affection & for his better maintenance, 227 ac. on the north branch of colemans Cr., beg. on the south side...William Stokes'line...Harralson's cor...All houses, buildings...provided that sd Charles Mullins, Sr. & Mary , his wife, have their living & maintenance off sd land & premises during their lives...&not to be mislisted by virture of this writ ing...

Signed: Charles Mullin. No wit. 20 Aug. 1767

 

pg. 491. 14 Aug 1767 Charles Mullin, Sr. of Halifax Co.. to Nanny Mullin, of same, daughter of sd Charles, for natural & affection & for her better maintenance & preferment, 120 ac. on the north branch of colemans Cr., beg. at Charles Mullin, Jr.'s cor. on the south side of sd creek...All houses, buildings...Signed Charles Mullin. No wit. Recorded 20 Aug 1767.

 

Deed Book 7, 277: Nov 17, 1768 from Charles Mullane of Halifax to Daniel Mullane of Halifax, son of the said Charles Mullane, for consideration of the natural love & affection for his son. land at the County line joining Mayo Cr., about 237 acres, bounded by (trees). Signed Charles Mullin. Wit none. Memorandum signed - Charles Mullin. Recorded Nov 17, 1768

 

 
13.

Mary[3].

Charles Mullins Sr and Mary married. They had the following children:
+ 6. i.

Charles Mullins Jr. was born on 18 Jul 1749 in Pennsylvania[3]. He died after 1833 in Calloway County, Kentucky[3].

Sources
1

Duche.GED, Date of Import: Mar 23, 2001.
2

Duche-Duck-Dykes.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 23, 2001.
3

Mullins.GED, Date of Import: Mar 24, 2001.
4

North Carolina Marriage Bond 1741-1868, Record # 01074 Bond # 000133200. Witness: Jas O Lewis Depty Clerk.
5

BranhanGED.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 23, 2001.
6

Ancestry.com, Public Member Trees (Provo, UT, USA, Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Record for Charles Mullins Jr.
7

Croucher.GED, Date of Import: Mar 23, 2001.
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