Luke

                Direct Luke Lineage 

                1813 - 2004: 

                6 generations 

1880 . . . From 1880-1893, the third wave of German immigrants to the U.S., with all-time peak in 1882. Ten years later in 1892, Ellis Island opens as immigration receiving center in NY. Immigrants previously were processed at Castle Garden . . . John Luke was listed as a resident living with his brother, Louis Luke, in the 1880 Monroe County Census. He was listed as "Johann" born in Germany and a ship carpenter. They resided in Rochester. Source Information: 1880 Census Place Rochester, Monroe, New York.

1. Louis LUKE Self M Male W 26 GER Keeping Produce Stoore GER GER
2. Ralsolina LUKE Wife M Female W 25 NY Keeping House NY NY
3. Charlie LUKE Son S Male W 8M NY GER NY
4. Johann LUKE Other S Male W 27 GER Shipp Carpenter GER GER

1881 . . . John Luke's first residence was in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. While there he met his future wife, Sylvia DuMond, also of German descent, who he married in July 1881. Sylvia was born in Hurley, Ulster County, New York. Her family roots went back to New Amsterdam.

In the Rochester City Directory for 1881 it indicates that John Luke removed to Germany. This may have been Philip Luke who returned in 1877 at the age of 67. Philip Luke may have been known as Johannes Philip Luke. Philip's other son, Louis Luke, brother to John T., was listed as the operator of the boat house, Genessee River, house 3 Olean near Frost Avenue.

1882 . . . The Rochester City Directory for 1882 lists brother, Henry Gottieb, as a saloon owner on St. Paul. John Luke has the boathouse on the Genessee River, house on Mt. Hope near North Stewart. Brother Louis Luke has the boat house on Genessee River and resides in the same house of John.

1883 . . . The 1883 Rochester City Directory copy is unclear but lists a Henry G. Luke. The next entry was John Luke, boat builder, on the Genessee River near Clarissa, house 20 Olean is listed. The following entry was for Louis Luke, boat builder, Genessee River near Clarissa and saloon on 124 North Avenue. Listed is Theodore J. Luke, boat builder, house 20 Olean. John was listed twice in 1883 or there was another Luke brother.

1885 . . . The 1885 City Directory for Rochester reads Henry G. Luke (fish?) at 234 N. Clinton. Theodore J. Luke, boatbuilder and boats to let, Genesse River corner of Clarissa, house 42 Olean. This is the first directory not to list brother, Louis.

John T. Luke's citizenship application was filed in Monroe County, New York. Henry G. Luke and Reuben Spears of Rochester, New York swore they were United States citizens and were well acquainted with John T. Luke and that he had resided in the United States for the past 5 years. This was sworn in court on October 21, 1885. It was filed in Rochester, Monroe Co., NY on November 4, 1882. His name was listed as John Leuke.

1886 . . . The Rochester City Directory - An advertisement in 1886 read, Theodore J. Luke, BOAT BUILDER, Skiffs, Clinkers, and Carver-Built Boats, Built to Order. Row Boats and Sail Boats. Constantly on hand TO LET. Boat House on West Bank of Genessee River, near Clarissa Street Bridge, Rochester, NY. Entrance from 498 Exchange Street. Also appearing were Henry G. and Theodore J. Luke.

John and his wife, Sylvia, resided in Rochester for nine years through 1886 while he plied his trade. He moved his family west to Charlotte along the shore of Lake Erie about 1887.

1887 . . . The 1887 City Directory indicates that Henry G. Luke as removed from the city. There was a Robert M. Luke, druggist at 105 Franklin. John had another brother named Robert. Theodore J. Luke, boat builder, Genesse River at Clarissa, house 334 Plymouth Avenue.

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