Background
Duke, William Richard was born on July 1, 1848 in Lewisburg, Virginia (now West Virginia). Son of R. T. W. and Elizabeth (Eskridge) Duke.
Duke, William Richard was born on July 1, 1848 in Lewisburg, Virginia (now West Virginia). Son of R. T. W. and Elizabeth (Eskridge) Duke.
Student University of Virginia, 1882-1883.
Practiced law several years, but retired on account of ill health. Member Virginia House of Delegates, 1896-1904. President Albemarle Mutual Home Insurance Society.
Member of the board of visitors University of Virginia, 1922.
Married Edith May Coleman, June 6, 1894.