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Enoch Benson Duncan (1803 - 1891)

Enoch Benson Duncan
Born in Greenville, South Carolina, United Statesmap
Ancestors ancestors
Husband of — married 10 Aug 1825 in Carter, Tennesseemap
Descendants descendants
Died at about age 87 in Lincoln, Tennessee, United Statesmap
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Biography

Enoch Benson Duncan was born on April 1, 1803 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States, son of Samuel Duncan (1772–~1863) and Elizabeth Benson (1780–1866). His siblings were:

Enoch (22) married Nancy Fincher (18) (born in 1806 in South Carolina, USA) on August 10, 1825 in Carter, Tennessee. .[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] [8] [9]>[10] [11] [12] [13][14] Their known children were:

In the 1830 census, Enoch was in Gwinnett, Georgia, United States.[15] The household consisted of E Duncan as head of household and 2 other persons:
1 male under 5: son Joseph Duncan (abt.1827-)
1 male 20-29 Enoch Benson Duncan (1803-1891)
1 female 20-29 Nancy (Fincher) Duncan (1806-)
Recap: 1 person under 20, 2 persons 20-49, 3 ttl persons
Research Notes by MAD: (MAD: Enoch B. Duncan; one Enoch B. Duncan drew land in the 1832 lottery in the area that became Paulding Co. GA)
In the 1840 census, Enock was in Gwinnett, Georgia, United States.[16] The household consisted of Enock Dunken as head of household and 6 other persons:
1 Male under 5: son Harrison Duncan (abt.1839-) 1 yr old
1 female under 5: Daughter Jane Duncan (abt.1837-) 3 yrs old.
1 female 5-9: daughter Martha Duncan (abt.1833-) 7 yrs old.
1 male 5-9: son Samuel Duncan (1831-) 9 years old.
1 male 10-14 son Joseph Duncan (abt.1827-) 13 yrs old
1 male 30-39: Father Enoch Benson Duncan (1803-1891) 37 yrs old.
1 female 30-39: Mother Nancy (Fincher) Duncan (1806-) 34 yrs old.
1 person employed in Agriculture, 1 person over 20 who cannot read and write, 5 persons under 20, 2 persons 20-49, 7 ttl persons.

Enoch (45) enlisted in the military on 20 July 1848 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United States. He was a private in Unit K, Regiment 5, Tennessee Infantry.[17]

In the 1850 census, Enoch (age 46) was in District 991, Cobb, Georgia, United States.[18] The household consisted of Enoch B Duncan 46, Nancy Duncan 46, Yarnel Duncan 19, Martha Duncan 17, Solomon Duncan 15, Jane Duncan 13, Harrison Duncan 11, Adaline Duncan 9, Duncan 7, and Duncan 4.
Enoch was living next door to his eldest son Joseph Duncan also listed in the 1850 US census, pg 205, #1499. Joseph was 21 yrs old, also a farmer born in GA.
In the 1860 census, Enock (age 56) was in Township 11 Range 4 E, St Clair, Alabama, United States.[19] The household consisted of Enock Duncan 56, Nancy Duncan 54, Solomen Duncan 23, Jane Duncan 19, Harrison Duncan 16, Adaline Duncan 15, Eveline Duncan 14, Louisa Duncan 10, and Ciceroe Duncan 7.
1861 Nov 28, Enoch $100 note due 12 months to John Crump of DeKalb Co., AL, 40 acres in Huntsville Land District.
E-432: 28 Nov. 1861, Enoc B. (X) Duncan of St. Clair Co. AL owes $100 to John Crump of DeKalb Co. AL by note due 12 months, in order to secure payment, mortgage to Isham Sheffield of DeKalb Co., SE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec.20 Twp.11 R5E, 40 acres in Huntsville Land District; wit. James (X) Dillard; mortgage settled in full 9 Sept. 1862. (FHL film 1,035,310 item 2)
1862: Mortgage paid in full 9 Sept 1862.
In the 1870 census, E (age 67) was the head of household in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States.[20] The household consisted of E B Duncan 67, Nancy Duncan 61, and Jane Duncan 23.

Enoch's son Oliver C Duncan died on 26 November 1938 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.[21]

Sources

  1. Marriage: "Tennessee State Marriage Index, 1780-2002"
    citing p. , Carter, Tennessee, United States, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee
    FamilySearch Record: VNHS-3QD (accessed 7 August 2024)
    Enoch Dunldn marriage to Nancy Long on 10 Aug 1825 in Carter, Tennessee, United States.
  2. Marriage: "Tennessee State Marriage Index, 1780-2002"
    citing p. , Carter, Tennessee, United States, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee
    FamilySearch Record: VNZ3-MYQ (accessed 7 August 2024)
    Enoch Dunkin marriage to Nancy Long on 10 Aug 1825 in Carter, Tennessee, United States.
  3. Marriage: "Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004485990; FHL microfilm: 002117224; Image number: 297; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: V01188-6
    FamilySearch Record: V4N2-DNL (accessed 7 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6LP9-R92
    Enoch Dunkin marriage to Nancy Long on 10 Aug 1825 in Carter, Carter, Tennessee, United States.
  4. Marriage: "Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950"
    citing Page: 14; Digital film/folder number: 004486001_002_M9SW-538; FHL microfilm: 002117412; Image number: 227; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: V01189-7
    FamilySearch Record: V4NP-PTY (accessed 7 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6PTS-83R
    Enoch Dunkin marriage to Nancy Long on 10 Aug 1825 in Carter, Carter, Tennessee, United States.
  5. Marriage: "Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004485990; FHL microfilm: 002117224; Image number: 295; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: V01188-6
    FamilySearch Record: V4N2-664 (accessed 7 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6LP9-FV5
    Enoch Dunkin marriage to Nancy Long on 10 Aug 1825 in Carter, Carter, Tennessee, United States.
  6. Marriage: "Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950"
    citing Page: 9; Digital film/folder number: 004486001_002_M9SW-538; FHL microfilm: 002117412; Image number: 237; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: V01189-7
    FamilySearch Record: V4NP-R6R (accessed 7 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6PTS-87W
    Enoch Dunkin marriage to Nancy Long on 10 Aug 1825 in Carter, Carter, Tennessee, United States.
  7. Marriage: "Tennessee State Marriage Index, 1780-2002"
    citing p. , Carter, Tennessee, United States, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee
    FamilySearch Record: VNX8-T5D (accessed 7 August 2024)
    Enoch Dunkin marriage to Nancy Jons on 10 Aug 1825 in Carter, Tennessee, United States.
  8. Marriage: "Tennessee State Marriage Index, 1780-2002"
    citing p. 58, Carter, Tennessee, United States, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee
    FamilySearch Record: VNZ9-RVV (accessed 7 August 2024)
    Enock Dunkin marriage to Nancy Lones on 12 Aug 1825 in Carter, Tennessee, United States.
  9. Marriage: "Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007718484; FHL microfilm: 847606
    FamilySearch Record: XD3K-C3X (accessed 7 August 2024)
    Enoch Dunkin marriage to Nancy Jones on 12 Aug 1825 in Carter, Tennessee, United States.
  10. Marriage: "Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950"
    citing Page: 292; Digital film/folder number: 004485990; FHL microfilm: 002117224; Image number: 296; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: V01188-6
    FamilySearch Record: V4N2-66C (accessed 7 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6LP9-2GS
    Enoc Dunkin marriage to Nancy Long on 12 Aug 1825 in Carter, Carter, Tennessee, United States.
  11. Marriage: "Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004485911; FHL microfilm: 847608
    FamilySearch Record: XD3K-CQT (accessed 7 August 2024)
    Enoch Dunkin marriage to Nancy Louis on 12 Aug 1825 in Carter, Tennessee, United States.
  12. Marriage: "Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950"
    citing Page: 58; Digital film/folder number: 004485911; FHL microfilm: 000847608; Image number: 51; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: V01187-3
    FamilySearch Record: V4NN-8DL (accessed 7 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-X9V9-MM9
    Enoch Dunkin marriage to Nancy Lones on 12 Aug 1825 in Carter, Tennessee, United States.
  13. Marriage: "Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007718484; FHL microfilm: 000847606; Image number: 585
    FamilySearch Record: Q281-W3CC (accessed 7 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9B8-TS7Y-M
    Enoch Dunkin marriage to Nancy Jones on 10 Aug 1825 in Carter.
  14. Marriage: "Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007718484; FHL microfilm: 000847606; Image number: 584
    FamilySearch Record: Q281-W9G4 (accessed 7 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9B8-TSSV-T
    Enoch Dunkin marriage to Nancy Jones on 10 Aug 1825 in Carter.
  15. 1830 Census: "United States Census, 1830"
    citing Page: 308; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M19; Digital film/folder number: 005155865; FHL microfilm: 0007037; Image number: 617
    FamilySearch Record: XHGL-R58 (accessed 7 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYTL-9Z4T
    E Duncan in Gwinnett, Georgia, United States.
  16. 1840 Census: "United States Census, 1840"
    citing Page: 104; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M704; Digital film/folder number: 005154508; FHL microfilm: 0007044; Image number: 215
    FamilySearch Record: XHBZ-D8Q (accessed 7 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYTL-SHK
    Enock Dunken in Gwinnett, Georgia, United States.
  17. Military: "United States Mexican War Index and Service Records, 1846-1848"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the Mexican War.; Affiliate Publication Number: M616; Digital film/folder number: 005412812; FHL microfilm: 000882809; Image number: 1222
    FamilySearch Record: QLX7-FVK5 (accessed 7 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9MX-1WNX
    Name: Enoch Duncan; Birth Date: 1803; Military Service Date: 20 July 1848; Military Service Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United States; Miitary Unit: K; Mil Rank: Pvt; Mil Regiment: 5 Reg't Tenn Infantry; Age: 45; System Of Record: SLS.
  18. 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 10; Digital film/folder number: 004193235_001_M9CF-Z8D; FHL microfilm: 7062; Image number: 228; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01154-3
    FamilySearch Record: MZYK-NWF (accessed 7 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-65XD-YX
    Enoch B Duncan (46) in District 991, Cobb, Georgia, United States. Born in South Carolina.
  19. 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860"
    citing Page: 48; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005165594; FHL microfilm: 803023; Image number: 148; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01686-2
    FamilySearch Record: MHDV-4M6 (accessed 7 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBL-QJY
    Enock Duncan (56) in Township 11 Range 4 E, St Clair, Alabama, United States. Born in South Carolina.
  20. 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
    citing Page: 15; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 16; Digital film/folder number: 004276889; FHL microfilm: 000553043; Image number: 684; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01563-5
    FamilySearch Record: MDD6-QZS (accessed 7 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6X99-B9S
    E B Duncan (67) head of household in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States. Born in North Carolina.
  21. Death of son Oliver C Duncan: "California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005599584; Image number: 1410
    FamilySearch Record: QPMH-JSXN (accessed 7 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89SV-BZCM
    Enoch B Duncan in death record for son Oliver C Duncan 26 Nov 1938 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.




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