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John Duncan (1859 - 1909)

John Duncan
Born in Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, United Kingdommap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 1884 in New Zealandmap
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Died at about age 50 in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealandmap
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Biography

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John Duncan migrated from Scotland to New Zealand.
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New Zealand
John Duncan lived in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.

John was born in 1859 in Montrose, Forfarshire (now Angus), Scotland. [1]

He came to Canterbury, New Zealand with his father aboard the Blue Jacket 1867. After educating at Christchurch East School, he worked in his father's foundry and then with his brother went into the business of making farm implements under the name P. and D. Duncan. [1]

In 1884 he married Margaret Jane Orr, a daughter of Mrs M. Orr. [1] [2]

He passed away 25 September 1909. [1]

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Mr. John Duncan", Press, Volume LXV, Issue 13537, 25 September 1909, Page 10
  2. NZ BDM Marriage search: 1884/665 Margaret Jane Orr || John Duncan




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