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William Bernard Duke Sr.

Birth	:	4 Jul 1872 Maryland, USA
Death	:	21 Sep 1946 Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Saint Francis Xavier Church Cemetery, Compton, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.2630997, -76.6983032
Plot	:	Duke
Description	:	W. BERNARD DUKE, SR. After an illness of long duration, death came on Saturday, Sept. 21, 1946 to W. Bernard Duke, Sr., beloved husband of May Turner Duke, at his home Herring Creek, Valley Lee, Md. The deceased was a native of Leonardtown, a son of the late John Francis and Margaret Nuthall Duke, born July 4, 1872. Intense patriotism and a deep sense of civic pride were his outstanding characteristics. He served with distinction during the Spanish-American War in the 5th Md. Regt. with his brother, Ben, recently deceased. A born financier, in his early manhood he removed to... Read More	W. BERNARD DUKE, SR. After an illness of long duration, death came on Saturday, Sept. 21, 1946 to W. Bernard Duke, Sr., beloved husband of May Turner Duke, at his home Herring Creek, Valley Lee, Md. The deceased was a native of Leonardtown, a son of the late John Francis and Margaret Nuthall Duke, born July 4, 1872. Intense patriotism and a deep sense of civic pride were his outstanding characteristics. He served with distinction during the Spanish-American War in the 5th Md. Regt. with his brother, Ben, recently deceased. A born financier, in his early manhood he removed to Baltimore and his first business venture was the founding of the Duke, Montague & Gillette Straw Hat Mfg. Co., and the Duke-Peterson Hardware Co., (now one of Baltimore’s largest hardware supply houses). Later he became President of the Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Steamship Co., Vice-Pres. of the National Bank of Baltimore and was instrumental in establishing the Seaboard Bank of Baltimore. When success followed his earliest venture he returned home in 1906 purchased Moore’s Hotel, and on its site erected the present Hotel St. Mary’s. On it’s completion in 1907 he inaugurated the Homecoming Week, to St. Mary’s—the first such celebration since the Civil War, in so far as the oldest inhabitants can recall. He was an enthusiastic yachtsman and among the older folk are those who remember many delightful parties abroad his yacht “Venus’’. He brought the first combine to the county. He leaves behind an enviable record as a splendid citizen. Funeral by Mattingly Sons, was held on Monday, Sept. 23 with Requiem Mass in Holy Face Church, Great Mills and internment in his Family lot in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Newtown Neck, Md. Besides his widow he is survived by one son, W. Bernard Duke, Jr., and three grandsons, two brothers, Clarence Duke of Baltimore and John J. Duke of Leonardtown, three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Hobbs, Wash., D. C., and Sr. M. Michaella and Sr. Margaret Frances, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Ky., many other relatives and a host of sincere friends. To the bereaved family the BEACON offers its deep sympathy. May he rest in peace.

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Where is William Bernard Duke Sr.'s memorial?
William Bernard Duke Sr.'s memorial is located at: Saint Francis Xavier Church Cemetery, Compton, St. Mary's County, USA.
When did William Bernard Duke Sr. death?
William Bernard Duke Sr. death on 21 Sep 1946 in Maryland, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Bernard Duke Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 38.2630997
Longitude: -76.6983032

Family Members:

Parent

John Francis Duke

(1835 - 1915)

Margaret Anne “Maggie” Nuthall Duke

(1844 - 1898)

Spouse

Katherine Marie Turner Duke

(1870 - 1926)

Siblings

James Roland Duke

(1868 - 1931)

Margaret Duke Sterling

(1876 - 1906)

Benjamin Hooper Duke

(1878 - 1946)

John Jenkins Duke

(1884 - 1958)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 38.2630997, -76.6983032

2. All Saints Episcopal Church Cemetery
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12. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3016586, -76.7915192

13. Stauffer Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3504040, -76.6874632

14. Deep Falls Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3576600, -76.7573170

15. Old Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3746986, -76.6932983

16. Saint Josephs Parish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3767014, -76.6971970

17. Saint Marys Queen of Peace Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3746986, -76.7332993

18. Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church Cemetery
California, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2881012, -76.5519028

19. Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Cemetery
Chaptico, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3670707, -76.7771893

20. Christ Church Cemetery
Chaptico, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3657990, -76.7835999

21. Jenifer Family Cemetery
Newburg, Charles County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2927320, -76.8591930

22. Saint John Francis Regis Cemetery
Hollywood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3335991, -76.5594025

23. Galilee United Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3918991, -76.6650009

24. Hollywood Church of the Nazarene Cemetery
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