William Duncan (abt. 1770 - abt. 1849)

Born about 1770 in Rockingham, North Carolina [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Nancy (Lillard) Duncan — married about 1795 in of, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA

Descendants

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Biography

According to "The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois", William moved to Tennessee with his daughter Temperence and her husband Thomas Lillard. ^[1] This would have been before Thomas Lillard moved to Sangamon County, Illinois in 1830. ^[1]

Marriage

Reportedly William Duncan married Nancy Lillard. (This is unlikely marriage/connection originating from Unsourced Import) No evidence of marriage is located other than IGI Information.

Children

• Nancy Duncan, (abt. 1797 - 1829), married to Isaac Wall in 1818.
• Temperance Duncan (abt. 1796 - 1830) m Thomas Lillard
• Elijah Duncan (abt 1799 - 1870) m 2X - Ruthy Goffa; Temperance McKinney

Research Notes

This profile is supposed to represent the father of Nancy and Temperance Duncan. There may currently be data from multiple different William Duncans.

Parents

Some people think this William Duncan is the son of John Duncan (1756 - 1827) of Hardeman, Tennessee.

Death

His death was recorded in this profile as 16 July 1849.

Annette Hampton pointed out in a comment that a William Duncan died in Rockingham County, New Hampshire in August 1849. ^[2] The William Duncan who died in New Hapmshire was 77 years old (so born about 1772), born in New Hampshire, and was a merchant. ^[2]

William Duncan in Rockingham, North Carolina

There is a William Duncan in the 1840 US Census in Rockingham County, North Carolina. ^[3] Living with him there was one male between 5 and 9, one male between 40 and 49, and one female between 30 and 39. ^[3] This would place this William as born between 1791 and 1800, so probably not the same William as the one who is the father of Temperance and Nancy Duncan.

A William Duncan married Nancy Callahan on 31 October 1816 in Rockingham County, North Carolina and might be the man in the 1840 Census. ^[4] It may also be a second marriage for the William Duncan that this profile represents.

The William Duncan who married Nancy Callahan fought in the War of 1812 and was living in Rockingham County, North Carolina in 1853, 1860, and 1871. ^[5]

William Duncan in Hardeman County, Tennessee

Alternate possible marriage for William

One William B (1766-) married Mary Boyd 8/24/1824 (presumed William Sr.) (1826-1850 Taxes)

One William (no middle initial) Duncan is in Hardeman Co. TN in 1830, he and wife age 30-40, 6 children under age 10.

1828-1829 Hardeman Co. TN court records; 6 April 1829 occupant claim transferred from William Duncan to Robert Thompson proven on oath of William L. Duncan. (presumed William Jr)

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} John Carroll Power, History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois, p. 456.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "United States Census (Mortality Schedule), 1850", database with images, FamilySearch (ark:/61903/1:1:M31K-WFM : Fri Feb 10 16:40:36 UTC 2023), Entry for William Duncan, 1850.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHBQ-MTC : 16 August 2017), William Duncan, Rockingham, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 157, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 369; FHL microfilm 18,097.
4. ↑ "North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2R1-C3J7 : 5 January 2021), William Duncan, 1816.
5. ↑ "United States War of 1812 Index to Pension Application Files, 1812-1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8ZF-JQQ : 23 February 2021), William Duncan, ; citing military unit Pvt Capt George W Baker's Co N C Mil, NARA microfilm publication M313 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 840,458.

See also:

• The Genealogy Bug
• Mary Ann Duncan Dobson "Duncan Research Files" (Consolidated, sourced and acknowledged); and the many Duncan Researchers that have provided information.