Marmaduke Kimbrough (1762 - 1849)

Born 19 Nov 1762 in Rowan, North Carolina

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Gentry) Kimbrough — married 1782 (to about 1784) in Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

Husband of Susan (Hunter) Kimbrough — married 1785 (to 1794) in Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

Husband of Eunice (Carlock) Kimbrough — married 4 Aug 1795 in Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

Descendants

Died 21 Sep 1849 at age 86 in Dumplin, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

Marmaduke "Duke" Kimbrough was born 19 November 1762 in Rowan County, North Carolina. ^[1] He was the son of Bradley C. Kimbrough and Sarah Thompson.

About 1783, Marmaduke, age 21, left North Carolina and moved to what is known today as Jefferson County, Tennessee.

Marriages and Children

He was married three times, all in Jefferson County, Tennessee.^[2] His first wife was Mary Gentry, daughter of Robert Gentry, who lived near Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee. She lived to become the mother of a daughter Mary and died. His second wife, Susan Hunter, daughter of Isaac Hunter of Washington County, Tennessee, was the mother of four sons, William, Isaac, John, and Elisha. After her death, he married Eunice Carlock, daughter of Hanchrist Carlock, on 4 August 1795. Eunice was the mother of nine children: Jesse, Bradley, Duke, Jacob, Thomas, Robert, Sarah, Susan and Catherine.

First wife Mary Gentry (daughter of Robert Gentry), married about 1782. Duke and Mary had one daughter.

1. Mary Gentry Kimbrough

Second wife Susan Hunter, (daughter of Isaac Hunter), married about 1785. They had four sons.

1. William Kimbrough
2. Isaac Kimbrough
3. John Kimbrough
4. Elisha Kimbrough

Third wife Eunice Carlock (daughter of Hanchrist Carlock), married 4 Aug 1795. ^[3] Duke and Eunice had nine children:

1. Jesse Kimbrough
2. Bradley Kimbrough
3. Duke Kimbrough
4. Jacob Kimbrough
5. Thomas Kimbrough
6. Robert G. Kimbrough
7. Sarah Kimbrough
8. Susan Kimbrough
9. Catherine Kimbrough

Tennessee Pioneer Baptist Preacher

Duke Kimbrough was the pastor of the Dandridge Baptist Church in Jefferson City for 50 years.

From the Sketches of Tennessee's Pioneer Baptist Preachers:

"At the age of 21 young Kimbrough left his native state and came to what is now Jefferson County, Tennessee. Here he met a Miss Mary Gentry, daughter of Robert Gentry, who lived near Dandridge, and owned a fine farm on the French Broad River. Falling in love with Miss Gentry he sought and obtained her hand in marriage. His father-in-law not only gave him his daughter but also a handsome farm near Dandridge, where he lived for some years, and then bought a farm near Mossy Creek (now Jefferson City), where he lived the rest of his life." ^[2]

According to Sketches of Tennessee's Pioneer Baptist Preachers, the Reverend J.J. Burnett states that the Kimbroughs are a numerous and noted family. William, oldest son of Rev. Duke, became the father of the widely known Dr. I.B. Kimbrough, formerly of Tennessee, later of Texas. Isaac, the second son, also became a useful preacher. Two younger sons, Bradley and Robert G., became distinguished Baptist preachers. ^[2]

Death and Burial

He died 21 September 1849 and is buried at Kimbrough Cemetery, Dumplin, Jefferson County, Tennessee.^[4][1]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Find A Grave: Memorial #10806890 accessed 24 June 2020) memorial page for Rev Marmaduke “Duke” Kimbrough (19 Nov 1762–21 Sep 1849), citing Kimbrough Cemetery, Dumplin, Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by James; Photo added by Robert. Sourced.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Burnett, Reverend J.J. "Sketches of Tennessee's Pioneer Baptist Preachers." Published in 1919. Document attached.
3. ↑ "Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950", Duke Kimbro and Unus Carlock, 4 Aug 1795, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. Page 9 (Image 40). FamilySearch database accessed 8 February 2019.
4. ↑ "U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885",

   Name: Duke Kimbrough

   Gender: Male

   Marital Status: Married

   Estimated Birth Year: abt 1762

   Birth Place: Virginia, USA

   Age: 87

   Death Date: Sep 1849

   Cause of Death: Cholmor

   Census year: 1850

   Census Place: District 13, Jackson, Tennessee, USA.

   Line: 32. Ancestry.com free shareable record accessed 7 July 2022.

• Carlock, Marion Pomeroy. History of the Carlock family and adventures of pioneer Americans : including the Kimbrough, Goodpasture, Hoyl, Fite, Fancher, Lee, Wells, Judy, Tracy, Settles, Gaddis, Rowell, Moore, Cornelison, Harrold, Brown and other connecting families. Los Angeles, Calif.: M.P. Carlock, 1929. Accessed Archive.org 22 January 2022. Page 378 Sketch of Kimbrough Family by Bradley Kimbrough; Page 436. View in Ancestry.com Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 17342 #425 (accessed 29 June 2022), p. 436.

• 1830 United States Federal Census: Year: 1830; Census Place: Jefferson, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 180; Page: 320; Family History Library Film: 0024538

Name: Duke Kimbrough

Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Jefferson, Tennessee

Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 4

Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69: 1

Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1

Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 3

Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1

Free White Persons - Under 20: 1

Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 7

Total Free White Persons: 10

Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 10

• SAR Membership Number: 83126 Title: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Acknowledgements

Thanks to all of the contributors. Profile Kimbrough-23 was created 18 March 2011. See the Changes page for the details of edits including merges.