Duke, Benjamin N. (Benjamin Newton), 1855-1929

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Duke, Benjamin N. and Sarah P.

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Tobacco manufacturer, industrialist, and philanthropist, of Durham, N.C.

From the description of Papers, 1834-1984 (bulk 1884-1929). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 122600897 From the description of Benjamin Newton Duke papers, 1834-1984. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19405927 1855, Apr. 27 Born to Washington and Artelia Roney Duke; Orange Co., N.C. 1856 Brother, James Buchanan Duke, born 1858 Mother, Artelia Roney Duke, died of typhoid 1871 Enrolled New Garden School (later Guilford College), near Greensboro, N.C. 1874 Father moved family to Durham proper 1877, Feb. 21 Married Sarah Pearson Angier 1878 Duke, Sons and Company established 188?, Oct. 3 Son, George Washington Duke, born. Died at age 2 or 3 1884, Dec. 8 Son, Angier Buchanan Duke, born 1887, Nov. 16 daughter, Mary Lillian Duke, born 1889 Elected member Board of Trustees, Trinity College 1890 1890 ? Director, American Tobacco Company 1891 Brought William A. Erwinto Durham. Established Erwin Mills 1893 1922 President, The Fidelity Bank of Durham, N.C. 1898 Delegate, General Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Baltimore, Md. 1905, June 22 Southern Power Company established by Benjamin N. and James B. Duke, (later Duke Power Company) 1905, May 8 Father, Washington Duke, died 1923, Sept. 3 Son, Angier Buchanan Duke, died 1925, Oct. 10 Brother, James Buchanan Duke, died 1929, Jan. 8 Died New York City. Buried in family mausoleum at Maplewood Cemetery, Durham, N.C. 1936 Remains removed to the Memorial Chapel of Duke University Chapel along with those of father, Washington Duke, and brother, James Buchanan Duke 1936, Sept. 3 Wife, Sarah Pearson Angier Duke, died

Benjamin Newton Duke took a leading role in the development of the tobacco, textile and hydroelectric power industries in North Carolina. He served as president of Citizens National Bank in Durham, N.C., and of the Southern Railway Company. Along with his brother, James Buchanan Duke, and their partner, George Washington Watts, Benjamin Duke held substantial investments in a variety of enterprises throughout the United States.

Benjamin Duke took a primary role in conducting the Duke family's philanthropies from the late 1880s until his death. Between 1892 and 1927 it is estimated he contributed to over 400 organizations or institutions, including churches, hospitals, orphanages, schools and universities. This does not take into account assistance given to relatives and other individuals.

From the guide to the The Benjamin Newton Duke Papers, 1834-1984, bulk 1884-1929., (Duke University. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library)

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