As a side note, there were 400 people working on the farm at one time. Also Doris Duke left her entire inheritance in the hands of her butler Bernard Lafferty.

@krisushi1

3 жыл бұрын

I saw that she left him as her executor which seems strange as you'd think she would have hired trustees or lawyers to take care of this. Especially considering the amount she left upon her death was 1.3billion dollars! Apparently, it all went to charity but I'm not sure what has become of her four other vast properties. I'd feel such a hypocrite if I had all that money and indulged myself endlessly whilst throwing only the occasional breadcrumbs to charities to keep up appearances. If I had that kind of money, I wouldn't be indulging in paintings of immense worth by masters or throwing money around to indulge her husbands also. It's like she is sitting on the fence, not committing either way. Maybe I am so disillusioned by humanity and their utter greed that I can't abide by such selfishness. I'm curious as to what type of employer she was. If she had 400 working at this one property, imagine how many worked at the other four? An interesting story to look into. Kris.🤗

@ladyhamiltonscottage1029

2 жыл бұрын

@@krisushi1 Yes I agree. I also read she would tell people they were her executor then switch to someone else. She sounded like she was spoiled and also sad and lonely, her Dad told her to trust no one on his deathbed. Sad 😥

@krisushi1

2 жыл бұрын

@@ladyhamiltonscottage1029 Although I still don't know too much about her, she seems lost to me. Maybe her family weren't the affectionate type and thought that money would make her happy and continued to indulge her? It seems like she went from party to party plus man to man searching for something she never found. Although it would be nice to never worry about paying bills etc., I'm more than content with the life that I've made for myself without having to rely on others to bring me happiness. Remember the saying - to love others, you must first be able to love yourself. That doesn't mean you can cease buying lotto tickets! I'm counting on you! 🤗

@ladyhamiltonscottage1029

2 жыл бұрын

@@NOBODY-fz3im Agreed

@cliftonbowers6376

Жыл бұрын

She knew my cousin who did that as well ..in California..

Very interesting. Thanks for the video - loved the music and narration.

Thank you!!

I believe what you think is the foundation of the demolished house is actually the foundation of a larger house that was never built. Duke's father actually had plans to build an even bigger mansion on the property, but the project never got further than the foundation - the ruins of which remain one of the park's favorite public attractions today.

I think you mean 1856, in your documentary about when James Duke was born.

It was a crime to destroy the house whomever is responsible is a scumbag

I love her taste. I love stone, water and greenery.

I saw the movie about her life made me cry. She had a very hard painful life. Money definitely cannot buy happiness.

Which state was used for the miniseries ?

@cliftonbowers6376

Жыл бұрын

Valintinos home ...I'd dealt with his neice and his things too..

As a highschool student back in the early 50s, I had summer jobs on this estate, specifically on the farm. She raised dairy cattle and hogs. Earned a whopping $1.25/hr. Best summer job I ever had.

@caroldrews8778

Жыл бұрын

I worked giving tours of the greenhouse complex in the early 80's. It was a magical place to work!

She married a lot of men.Tony

@j.goodwin9908

4 ай бұрын

She was only married twice, 1-Cromwell 2-Rubiosa

She was the most excellent woman I had ever met. She and I hit it off when I was a young 17-year-old girl. Ms. Duke always called my mom and asked if she'd mind if she could see me. My mom loved her so much, and they even spoke about humanitarian aid. Ms. Duke helped my mom, who devoted her life to humanitarian aid worldwide. My grandfather made pearls for her, one of a kind. It was shocking when she asked my mother about a set of pearls she was wearing. That's when we learned of that, as my grandfather was the man who made one-of-a-kind design jewelry introducing pearls to the Japanese and making so many different styles for many. He also was the one if you're wearing an Eternity band made the first in the world. I'm thrilled I have the first he made. Ms. Duke became an essential part of my life, and confident decisions, I'd ask her advice. It breaks my heart what the state of New Jersey has been endlessly doing to her estate, the grounds that she loved so dearly, the fantastic trees she had flown in from Africa and planted so perfectly. I'll often go quietly and sit and remember those beautiful moments of having the pleasure of knowing the real woman behind certain people's beliefs. There are so many things people aren't aware of that she deserves credit for, and the state has some nerve-damaging what could have been a fantastic historical history lesson and more. I miss her dearly. Was she close to her family? I'll never speak regarding that. She lived very down-to-earth often; she'd even randomly leave her house and enjoy the people who came to visit her beautiful greenhouses. I remember the first time I saw her do it and the faces of shock and amazement on people's faces. She wasn't what people assumed she was in any sense or did she care much for having to be privately protected 247. I remember a real woman human being. Money is nice, but there are many things it can't buy; it can't bring joy and happiness. She often said sure thing's like that to me. I am grateful for certain parts of the 80s, and when she suddenly passed away, I was on the road. I also thank her for the advice she gave me on that one. She'd always wear wonderfully dressed, always Ms. Duke looked even in her long flowing dresses she'd wear relaxing, and her lovely sportswear. She brought me my frist amazing Ralph Lauren sweater. I cherish every moment, good or sad, when around her.

@ladyhamiltonscottage1029

2 жыл бұрын

What wonderful memories you have of her. Thank you for sharing. God bless 👍❤

@gioiaferrante

Жыл бұрын

@@ladyhamiltonscottage1029 Blessings to you as well. If you'd like to know anything about her fell free to ask. I loved her dearly

@ladyhamiltonscottage1029

Жыл бұрын

@@gioiaferrante I would love to know how she felt about all the money, was she overwhelmed or it was just the norm as she grew up with it. Was it hard for her to trust people and make real friends? It must have been a little lonely at times.

@user-qz5dq8kn4p

Жыл бұрын

@@ladyhamiltonscottage1029 well I do know from what I heard from my family over the years her mother was not a very nice lady and when Doris was 12 her mother made her sit and read every letter that came in that day so that she could really see what people felt about her and the letters were disgusting 🤮 people saying off the wall things like if you don’t give me 5,000$ I’ll take your dolly and show you with the doll what I’m going to do it’s sick and her mother told her no one will ever truly like or love you only for your money the will and when her father fell out front there Madison ave town house her mother had him helped him into the home and had him put in bed well she had the maid turn the boilers off to his bedroom asked for her fur coat and did her needle point till he died she thought her son from her first marriage was going to get all his money wrong every last cent went to Doris and all her mother got was an allowance from the trust to maintain the Madison ave townhouse which was beautiful it took up almost a city block and she also got I’m thinking a month 10,000 to live on even when Doris was young she couldn’t touch Doris’s money at all if Doris needed clothing she had to go threw the trust and paid the store for the clothing When she came of age she got her money from the trust and it was 350 million she was very frugal with her money and when she had her coming out party it was about 1.5 million at that was at the height of the depression I think Barbra Hutton came out the day before and there was another one they called Kitty I’m thinking Barbra was something else she was highly jealous of Doris from what I’ve been told from my family and I remember my grandmama told me that Doris said to her a few times with great wealth comes great responsibility and you need to help those in need for they don’t have as we do so we need to help all we can and she was right so there you have it

@ladyhamiltonscottage1029

Жыл бұрын

@@user-qz5dq8kn4p Wow, poor thing, she was incredibly generous. For her to overcome that treatment she must have been very strong!

she was a pip. Would have loved to have met her

@kenkersey1479

2 жыл бұрын

She was and I worked for her. Gracious and funny.

So if any of my billionaire friends ever ask me to go open a gate so that they can pull the car out of the driveway, I'm going to decline and ask how come it's not automated and then suggest that they do it. Probably loose a friend but at least I won't look like road kill.

@ladyhamiltonscottage1029

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@derricklangford4725

2 жыл бұрын

@@ladyhamiltonscottage1029 🙂

@Bibi-ym9fp

Жыл бұрын

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You should read Homicide at Rough Point

@ladyhamiltonscottage1029

2 жыл бұрын

Ok I will thanks👌

@TheMellowGrenade

2 жыл бұрын

The author did an interview on the stuff they don’t want you to know podcast this week, very interesting, that woman was an absolute piece of dirt that proved that with enough money you can get away with anything.

The Rich always get away

Nice what money can buy. I would have been happy with the small cottage you showed at the end. There is so much more to this story that it would be worth investing in making a professional documentry on her life if interested but there are many already. Not a bad place to live considering she had a total of five mansions. She did like to indulge in the finer things in life also with paintings by Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso amongst others. A fine jewellery collection also and indulged her husband's in millions worth of gifts including a converted B-25 bomber! She was certainly a very beautiful woman. Socialites back in these times weren't always known for doing good for others and concentrated on their own lifestyles and having fun partying with all the other elites. She must have been a rarity to be involved in so much philanthropy yet could have done so much more but instead loved the elitist lifestyle and materialism. Unfortunately, it still remains in the back of my mind the amount of citizens who died due to the Tobacco Industry. There is no mention that she ever helped those who were victims of this industry nor is it mentioned that any of her 1.3billion inheritance she left to charity included these people. I'm not saying she didn't assist those affected but have yet to find any mention of it. I don't mean to rain on your parade but I think that you know by now that I'm not a fan of hypocrisy. Anyway, you don't need to like a person to have an interest in their life. Well done on making another video. Hope there are no other hiccups from KZread either. Take care, Kris.🇦🇺🥰

@ladyhamiltonscottage1029

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I know tobacco industry 🤬🤮that's why he probably died at 55, plus the stress money can kill you.

@krisushi1

2 жыл бұрын

@@ladyhamiltonscottage1029 Don't forget that those belonging to the Tobacco Industry can kill you too! It's hardly a win, win industry! It didn't seem to fulfill Doris except for the materialism it brought to her and we all know that money can't buy happiness, although it can make life a little easier.😉 At least I can say that I'm no hypocrite. Despite my online shopping, I also donate on a regular basis to four NGO's, sometimes a fifth. This gives me just as much joy as my shopping (yes, that is possible!). If you have an interest in film making, maybe you can invest in some good equipment and make some documentaries about the area in which you live? Although, with my ideas for your website, I don't think you'll have time!😆

@zenawarrior7442

2 жыл бұрын

She also murdered her friend by running him over with a car. Don't forget all that amongst the 🌟 in your eyes. It was no accident. She paid legal off to be innocent.

@krisushi1

2 жыл бұрын

@@zenawarrior7442 In the second line of my comment it states "There is so much more to this story.....". I do not have stars in my eyes at all and have only stated the information that I have found on her. How about you spare a thought for the many who died from the tobacco industry instead of hearsay about an alleged murder of one person and bribery. I would also suggest that you read more carefully instead of making accusations that are incorrect.

@zenawarrior7442

2 жыл бұрын

@@krisushi1 No sympathy for people who choose to smoke...they willingly kill themselves. I suggest you get off your soapbox before you cast stones. Reading every long comment verbatim is silly and I can summarize if I want you bossy, defensive person. Ps it's not heresay she murdered him. Wake up fool.

Great video, interesting.