Robert Sanford Duncan (abt. 1812 - aft. 1880)

Born about 1812 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Armetta (Smith) Duncan — married 20 Aug 1837 in Forsyth County, Georgia

Descendants

Died after 1880 after about age 68 in Georgia, United States [uncertain]

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Biography

Robert was born about 1812. ^[1] He passed away after 1880.^[2]

Marriage

Robert married Armetta Smith on the 20th of August 1837 in Forsyth, Georgia.

Children

• Martha Duncan (abt.1838-) b in 1838 in Georgia
• William Duncan M b. 1840 in Georgia

1. Elizabeth (Duncan) Teppenpaw (abt.1842-1900) F b. 1842 in Georgia
2. Samuel Duncan M b. 1844 GA
3. Jemima Jane Duncan F b. 1846 in Georgia
4. Sarah Pothenia Duncan F b. 1850 in Cobb County, Georgia
5. Adaline Ruth Duncan F b. 1856 GA married James Sargent
6. John Duncan M b. 1858 GA

Timeline

Gwinnett County, Georgia

1840: Robert is listed in the 1840 US Census in the 444th District, Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Head Count:

2 males 20-29: Robert Sanford Duncan (abt.1812-aft.1880) 28 yrs old.

1 female under 5: Martha Duncan (abt.1838-) 2 yrs old

1 female 20-29 Armetta (Smith) Duncan (abt.1822-bef.1870)

1 person employed in Agriculture, 3 persons over 20 who cannot read and write, 1 person under 20, 3 persons 20-49, 4 ttl persons

Cobb County, Georgia

1850: Robert (listed as Sanford) a 28 year old male was residing in California, Cobb County, Georgia with his spouse Armintha (Armetta) 28 years old and children: ^[3]

Martha F 12 GA,

William M 10 GA,

Elizabeth F 8 GA,

Samuel M 6 GA,

Jemima Duncan F 4 GA, and

Sarah F 6 months GA.

Cherokee County, Georgia

1870: Robert Sanford is residing in Cherokee County, Georgia as head of household. Others in his household: ^[4] His spouse is not listed

Samuel Dunkin M 25 GA

Pothenia Dunkin F 20 GA

Jane Dunkin F 16 GA

Adaline Dunkin F 14 GA

John Dunkin M 12 GA

1880: Robert (listed as Sanford) was a widowed 70 year old male residing in the household of James and Ruthy Sargent, his son in law and daughter. ^[5]

Also in the household:

Jane Duncan daughter 33 GA

James Sargent son in law 26 Ga

Ruthy Sargent daughter 28 GA

Martha E Sargent granddaughter 7 GA

Sources

1. ↑ 1850 United States Federal Census; Census Place: California, Cobb, Georgia; Roll: M432_66; Page: 216A; Image: 248, Family #1644
2. ↑ 1880 United States Federal Census; Census Place: Bells, Cherokee, Georgia; Roll: 139; Family History Film: 1254139; Page: 192A; Enumeration District: 023; Image: 0782
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1850", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZYK-K2Y : Wed Oct 04 22:47:06 UTC 2023), Entry for Sanford Duncan and Armetha Duncan, 1850.
4. ↑ United States Census, 1870", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCSL-YSX : Wed Oct 04 21:35:15 UTC 2023), Entry for Sanford Dunkin and Samuel Dunkin, 1870.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1880", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8LN-TWF : Wed Oct 04 10:50:13 UTC 2023), Entry for James Sargent and Ruthy Sargent, 1880.