Ascension County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Duke, Robert J. - July 23, 1881
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source: The Donaldsonville Chief. (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current,
July 23, 1881, page 3


DEATH OF R. J. DUKE. - At twelve minutes of 2 o'clock this morning this old and 
well known citizen of Donaldsonville breathed his last, after an illness of only 
six days. The cause of his death, we believe, was congestive chills. The 
attending physician abandoned all hope of saving his patient several days ago, 
and Mr. Duke's death has been momentarily expected since Tuesday. He was given 
all possible care and attention by his devoted wife and family, assisted by 
numerous friends, but the character of his disease was such as to render human 
agencies powerless to avert the fatal result. Mr. Duke was born in Maysville, 
Ky., on the 24th of November, 1820, and has resided in Donaldsonville over 
thirty years. He leaves a wife and five children - four sons and a daughter - to 
mourn him. Deceased was a member of Ascension Hook and Ladder Company and the 
funeral, which takes place at 5 o'clock this evening, will be conducted under 
the auspices of that organization. Phoenix Fire Company and the St. joseph Band 
will also attend. In common with all the people of Donaldsonville and vicinity 
we extend to the bereaved relatives of "Old Uncle Bob" sincere sympathy in their 
affliction, and hope that the soul of their beloved dead has winged its flight 
to regions of eternal happiness.


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