Duncan Association Newsletter Vol 8 No 2

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Duncan Association Newsletter Volume 8, Number 2 April 2000

Brief Duncan Data From Files of Mary Ann Dobson

Contents 1 Case Files of Applications from Former Confederates for Presidential Pardons 2 Solomon Duncan 3 Edward Duncan 4 Valentine Duncan 5 Peter Duncan 6 James Duncan 7 Charles Duncan 8 William Duncan 9 Charles Duncan 10 Robert Duncan 11 James B Duncan 12 Baylis Washington Duncan 13 Joshua Duncan 14 Samuel Duncan

Case Files of Applications from Former Confederates for Presidential Pardons

Case Files of Applications from Former Confederates for Presidential Pardons ("Amnesty Papers") 1865-1867; roll 1, Name Index to Pardon Application Files; Group I, Pardon Applications Submitted by Persons from the South; Group II, Persons from the North and West; Group III, Without Designation of State or Territory (film 1,578,739; Placerville FHC 6/20/97 on loan; have copy pages) (Cataloged under United States - Military History (U.S. Adjutant's Office) - Name Index to pardon applications) Roll 73 contains Group II, Pardon Applications Submitted by Persons from the North and West: California, Delaware, District of Columbia, District of Columbia Special File, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico Territory, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island. Group III: Pardon Applications Without Designation of State or Territory. (MAD: I cannot tell if the applications in Group II and III (on Roll 73) are included in the name index.) Group I: Pardon Applications Submitted by Persons from the South. (MAD: have added the roll number from the table of contents) Duncan, Baruch (S.C.) Roll 44, South Carolina, Ad-Du Duncan, B.J. (Ala.) Roll 3, Alabama, Coo-Fa Duncan, Blanton (Ky.) Roll 25, Kentucky, Ad-Hu Duncan, Charles (Miss.) Roll 32, Mississippi, Coo-Ha Duncan, Clara E. (Miss.) Roll 32, Mississippi, Coo-Ha Duncan, Davis (Ga.) Roll 18, Georgia, Di-Gra Duncan, H.H. (S.C.) Roll 44, South Carolina, Ad-Du Duncan, James M. (Miss). Roll 32, Mississippi, Coo-Ha; Roll 35, Mississippi, Sl-Yo & Miscellaneous File In both main series and miscellaneous file. Duncan, J.G. (Ga.) Roll 18, Georgia, Di-Gra Duncan, John (Tex.) Roll 52, Texas, Ab-Ew Duncan, John T. (Ga.) Roll 18, Georgia, Di-Gra Duncan, John W. (Ga.) Roll 18, Georgia, Di-Gra Duncan, Perry E. (Ga.) Roll 18, Georgia, Di-Gra Duncan, R.D. (Tenn.) Roll 48, Tennessee, Ad-Dy Duncan, Robert A. (Va.) Roll 59, Virginia, Cr-Ea Duncan, Rosalie (Miss.) Roll 32, Mississippi, Coo-Ha Duncan, Samuel P. (La.) Roll 27, Louisiana, Ad-Gi Duncan, Thomas (N.C.) Roll 38, North Carolina, Ch-Fr Duncan, William (Ga.) Roll 18, Georgia, Di-Gra Dunkin, Alfred H. (S.C.) Roll 44, South Carolina, Ad-Du Dunkin, Benjamin F. (S.C.) Roll 44, South Carolina, Ad-Du Dunkin, James W. (Ala.) Roll 3, Alabama, Coo-Fa

Solomon Duncan

Solomon Duncan, b.1824 KY, mar. Rebecca Amerine or Emerine 1845 Madison Co. KY, of Fulton Co. IL 1850-1860, to Montgomery Co. KS 1870; said to be son of Edward Duncan and Grace Taylor.

1903 "History of Montgomery Co. KS" published by L. Wallace Duncan (Sutro Library, San Francisco CA, 4/6/88) Pg.474-5: HARVEY DUNCAN, farmer, native of Fulton Co. IL, born Jan. 30, 1854; parents were Solomon and Rebecca Duncan, born in KY. The mother's family came from VA. Harvey Duncan one of 9 children: David, Molly, Beal, Anna Herrell, John, Harvey, Lida Taylor, James (decd.), and 2 died in infancy. In autumn 1870 family to Montgomery Co.; purchased claim at Independence; contested, settled 4 years later in favor of Solomon Duncan. Soon after, Harvey located claim next to his father. Harvey Duncan married Edith Drenner, native of IL, dau. of Jacob & Mary Drenner of VA; 4 children: Lina a teacher, Grace, Jay S., and John W. Republican. Pg.504-5: JOHN DUNCAN; arrived 1880 Montgomery Co., born Fulton Co. IL 1852; parents were Solomon and Rebecca (Emerine) Duncan; parents originally from Blue Grass State and were farmers as were their ancestors. Maternal grandfather was resident of eastern KY, living where is now the city of Lexington [Fayette Co.], later removed to Montgomery Co. (KS). John Duncan married 1878 to Miss Allie Hart, dau. of Richard and Gertrude (Walker) Hart, born VT; Richard Hart native of VA, now deceased, wife still resides in IL at very advanced age. Mr. & Mrs. Duncan have 3 children: Homer, eldest son, m. Nellie Davis, dau. of John & Mary Davis, have child Bessie; Lottie, elder dau. residing at home; Edna, youngest, school girl at home. (MAD: Solomon Duncan m. Rebecca Amerine in 1845, bondsman John Amerine, per "Madison Co. KY Marriages 1785-1851" by Annie Bell Burns, SLC book 976.953 V25b) Additional information: 1850 Fulton Co. IL census, Buckhart Twp, pg.327, #156, Solomon Duncan 26 KY, Rebecca 24 KY, Mary 2 KY, Paulina 5/12 IL. 1860 Fulton Co. IL census, Joshua Twp, pg.630, #1978, Solomon Duncan 37 KY, Rebecca 35 KY, Mary 13 KY, Salona (f) 11 IL, John 9, Harvey 7, Eliza 4 IL

Edward Duncan

Edward Duncan mar. 1804 in Madison Co. KY to Grace Taylor; original source for information, children and dates not yet located.

"KY Ancestors" probably 1967 (from index cards of Kit Smith 5/19/83 & 8/83) Edward Duncan, b. 9 Oct. 1759, m. 2 Aug. 1804, Grace Taylor, b. 12 March 1784, Richmond Co. KY. Edward's death and grave unkn. Grace d. 10 Oct. 1856, bur. Lexington, KY. Children: (1) Lucy; (2) Sarah; (3) Nancy. (4) Valentine Duncan, m. 11 Oct. 1839 Ann Davis, d. 1854; ch: Oliver, Peter, Lucy, John, Winfield. (5) James Duncan, b. 17 Aug. 1820, d. 18 March 1866; m. 1st Elizabeth ---; m. 2nd Nancy Renfro, bur. Lexington Cem., KY. (6) Peter Duncan, m. Mourning Hamm 1 Jan. 1833, d. bef. 1891 Mattoon, IL, cyclone swept family away. (7) Solomon Duncan, m. 25 Feb. 1845 Rebecca Amerine, lived in Ft. Scott, Kansas, 1882. (8) Charles Duncan, b. 18 Apr. 1812, m. 22 Mar. 1842 Lucy Jane Walters. (Richmond, KY) Ch: Joseph, Mary, Robert, Ann, Lou, Samuel, John, Sally, Elizabeth, Charles. (9) William Duncan. (10) Harvey Duncan, b. 18 Dec. 1826, m. 23 July 1848 Mary Ellen Bouden. Additional information: Edward Duncan is on the 1820 Madison Co. KY census, pg.100; Gracy Duncan is there in 1830, pg.165, with a male age 70 to 80, and in 1840, pg.290 without the older male.

"KY Bluegrass Roots" 1989 (from Dorothy Franks 8/15/89; typed by Evelyn Sigler) Edward Duncan m. 2 Aug. 1804 Madison Co. KY Grace Taylor 12 Mar. 1784 - 10 Oct. 1856; children: Lucy m. Abraham Burton; Sarah m. 29 March 1829 Tarlton Embry in Madison Co. KY; Nancy m. 28 Sept. 1831 Thomas Campbell in Madison; Valentine m. 11 Oct. 1839 Ann Davis in Madison, he d. 1857, had ch. Oliver, Peter, Lucy, John and Winfield; James b. 17 Aug. 1820, d. 18 March 1866, m. 1852 Elizabeth Reynolds in Jess. Co., had son John W. 1851 - 19 Feb. 1856; Peter m. 1 Jan. 1833 Mourning Hamm in Madison, he d. ca 1891 Matton, IL; Solomon m. 25 Feb. 1845 Rebecca Amerine in Madison, he d. Ft. Scott, KS?; Charles b. 18 April 1812 d. 30 Dec. 1890, m. 22 March 1842 Lucy Jane Walters at Irvine, KY; William; Harvey b. 18 Dec. 1826 d. Jan. 1893, m. 23 July 1849 Mary Ellen Bowden. Charles Duncan and Lucy Jane lived Cave Hill Pike, Lex., KY, and had children: Joseph m. Elizabeth Stockbarger in IL, d. IL; Mary "Sis" m. Willis Reynolds; Robert m. Fannie Crutacher, bur. Frankfort KY; Ann b. 10 April 1849 d. 1943 m. Nov. 1864 James Thomas Warren in Jess. Co., lived & d. Lex. KY; Louella m. John Barden/Barton; Samuel b. 1852 d. 6 Dec. 1894 Fay. Co., m. 25 June 1873 Kate Henderson; John m. (1) 25 Jun 1873 Mary Bell Bruen (Betty's deceased husband's grandfather); Sally m. John Sheeley; Elizabeth "Lizzie" b. 18 March 1861 Jess. Co. KY, d. 4 June 1946 Danville, IL, m. 21 Dec. 1881 Theodore F. Garrett in Fay. Co. KY, she was DAR; Charles Napoleon Bonaparte b. 1867 m. Ella Mae Boner.

Family Group Sheets of Mrs. Anna J. Hubble, Whitefish, MT, 3/19/84 to Dale O. Duncan (from Dale 1/2/85) JOHN Duncan, father of Elizabeth L. Duncan who m. 8 Aug. 1827 in Madison Co. KY to Creed H. Taylor. EDWARD Duncan, m. 2 Aug. 1804 Madison Co. KY to Grace Taylor, b. 12 March 1784 Fayette Co. KY, d. 10 Oct. 1856, bur. Fayette Co. KY, dau. of Thomas "Lil Tom" Taylor. Children: Valentine b. 20 Aug. 1810 Madison Co. KY, Charles b. 18 April 1812, Peter, Polly, Lucy, James b. 17 Aug. 1820, Solomon, Harvey b. 18 Dec. 1826 Madison Co. KY, Sarah, William.

==Duncan Association Newsletter Volume 8, Number 2 April 2000

Brief Duncan Data From Files of Mary Ann Dobson

Case Files of Applications from Former Confederates for Presidential Pardons ("Amnesty Papers") 1865-1867; roll 1, Name Index to Pardon Application Files; Group I, Pardon Applications Submitted by Persons from the South; Group II, Persons from the North and West; Group III, Without Designation of State or Territory (film 1,578,739; Placerville FHC 6/20/97 on loan; have copy pages) (Cataloged under United States - Military History (U.S. Adjutant's Office) - Name Index to pardon applications) Roll 73 contains Group II, Pardon Applications Submitted by Persons from the North and West: California, Delaware, District of Columbia, District of Columbia Special File, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico Territory, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island. Group III: Pardon Applications Without Designation of State or Territory. (MAD: I cannot tell if the applications in Group II and III (on Roll 73) are included in the name index.) Group I: Pardon Applications Submitted by Persons from the South. (MAD: have added the roll number from the table of contents) Duncan, Baruch (S.C.) Roll 44, South Carolina, Ad-Du Duncan, B.J. (Ala.) Roll 3, Alabama, Coo-Fa Duncan, Blanton (Ky.) Roll 25, Kentucky, Ad-Hu Duncan, Charles (Miss.) Roll 32, Mississippi, Coo-Ha Duncan, Clara E. (Miss.) Roll 32, Mississippi, Coo-Ha Duncan, Davis (Ga.) Roll 18, Georgia, Di-Gra Duncan, H.H. (S.C.) Roll 44, South Carolina, Ad-Du Duncan, James M. (Miss). Roll 32, Mississippi, Coo-Ha; Roll 35, Mississippi, Sl-Yo & Miscellaneous File In both main series and miscellaneous file. Duncan, J.G. (Ga.) Roll 18, Georgia, Di-Gra Duncan, John (Tex.) Roll 52, Texas, Ab-Ew Duncan, John T. (Ga.) Roll 18, Georgia, Di-Gra Duncan, John W. (Ga.) Roll 18, Georgia, Di-Gra Duncan, Perry E. (Ga.) Roll 18, Georgia, Di-Gra Duncan, R.D. (Tenn.) Roll 48, Tennessee, Ad-Dy Duncan, Robert A. (Va.) Roll 59, Virginia, Cr-Ea Duncan, Rosalie (Miss.) Roll 32, Mississippi, Coo-Ha Duncan, Samuel P. (La.) Roll 27, Louisiana, Ad-Gi Duncan, Thomas (N.C.) Roll 38, North Carolina, Ch-Fr Duncan, William (Ga.) Roll 18, Georgia, Di-Gra Dunkin, Alfred H. (S.C.) Roll 44, South Carolina, Ad-Du Dunkin, Benjamin F. (S.C.) Roll 44, South Carolina, Ad-Du Dunkin, James W. (Ala.) Roll 3, Alabama, Coo-Fa

Solomon Duncan, b.1824 KY, mar. Rebecca Amerine or Emerine 1845 Madison Co. KY, of Fulton Co. IL 1850-1860, to Montgomery Co. KS 1870; said to be son of Edward Duncan and Grace Taylor.

1903 "History of Montgomery Co. KS" published by L. Wallace Duncan (Sutro Library, San Francisco CA, 4/6/88) Pg.474-5: HARVEY DUNCAN, farmer, native of Fulton Co. IL, born Jan. 30, 1854; parents were Solomon and Rebecca Duncan, born in KY. The mother's family came from VA. Harvey Duncan one of 9 children: David, Molly, Beal, Anna Herrell, John, Harvey, Lida Taylor, James (decd.), and 2 died in infancy. In autumn 1870 family to Montgomery Co.; purchased claim at Independence; contested, settled 4 years later in favor of Solomon Duncan. Soon after, Harvey located claim next to his father. Harvey Duncan married Edith Drenner, native of IL, dau. of Jacob & Mary Drenner of VA; 4 children: Lina a teacher, Grace, Jay S., and John W. Republican. Pg.504-5: JOHN DUNCAN; arrived 1880 Montgomery Co., born Fulton Co. IL 1852; parents were Solomon and Rebecca (Emerine) Duncan; parents originally from Blue Grass State and were farmers as were their ancestors. Maternal grandfather was resident of eastern KY, living where is now the city of Lexington [Fayette Co.], later removed to Montgomery Co. (KS). John Duncan married 1878 to Miss Allie Hart, dau. of Richard and Gertrude (Walker) Hart, born VT; Richard Hart native of VA, now deceased, wife still resides in IL at very advanced age. Mr. & Mrs. Duncan have 3 children: Homer, eldest son, m. Nellie Davis, dau. of John & Mary Davis, have child Bessie; Lottie, elder dau. residing at home; Edna, youngest, school girl at home. (MAD: Solomon Duncan m. Rebecca Amerine in 1845, bondsman John Amerine, per "Madison Co. KY Marriages 1785-1851" by Annie Bell Burns, SLC book 976.953 V25b) Additional information: 1850 Fulton Co. IL census, Buckhart Twp, pg.327, #156, Solomon Duncan 26 KY, Rebecca 24 KY, Mary 2 KY, Paulina 5/12 IL. 1860 Fulton Co. IL census, Joshua Twp, pg.630, #1978, Solomon Duncan 37 KY, Rebecca 35 KY, Mary 13 KY, Salona (f) 11 IL, John 9, Harvey 7, Eliza 4 IL

Edward Duncan mar. 1804 in Madison Co. KY to Grace Taylor; original source for information, children and dates not yet located.

"KY Ancestors" probably 1967 (from index cards of Kit Smith 5/19/83 & 8/83) Edward Duncan, b. 9 Oct. 1759, m. 2 Aug. 1804, Grace Taylor, b. 12 March 1784, Richmond Co. KY. Edward's death and grave unkn. Grace d. 10 Oct. 1856, bur. Lexington, KY. Children: (1) Lucy; (2) Sarah; (3) Nancy. (4) Valentine Duncan, m. 11 Oct. 1839 Ann Davis, d. 1854; ch: Oliver, Peter, Lucy, John, Winfield. (5) James Duncan, b. 17 Aug. 1820, d. 18 March 1866; m. 1st Elizabeth ---; m. 2nd Nancy Renfro, bur. Lexington Cem., KY. (6) Peter Duncan, m. Mourning Hamm 1 Jan. 1833, d. bef. 1891 Mattoon, IL, cyclone swept family away. (7) Solomon Duncan, m. 25 Feb. 1845 Rebecca Amerine, lived in Ft. Scott, Kansas, 1882. (8) Charles Duncan, b. 18 Apr. 1812, m. 22 Mar. 1842 Lucy Jane Walters. (Richmond, KY) Ch: Joseph, Mary, Robert, Ann, Lou, Samuel, John, Sally, Elizabeth, Charles. (9) William Duncan. (10) Harvey Duncan, b. 18 Dec. 1826, m. 23 July 1848 Mary Ellen Bouden. Additional information: Edward Duncan is on the 1820 Madison Co. KY census, pg.100; Gracy Duncan is there in 1830, pg.165, with a male age 70 to 80, and in 1840, pg.290 without the older male.

"KY Bluegrass Roots" 1989 (from Dorothy Franks 8/15/89; typed by Evelyn Sigler) Edward Duncan m. 2 Aug. 1804 Madison Co. KY Grace Taylor 12 Mar. 1784 - 10 Oct. 1856; children: Lucy m. Abraham Burton; Sarah m. 29 March 1829 Tarlton Embry in Madison Co. KY; Nancy m. 28 Sept. 1831 Thomas Campbell in Madison; Valentine m. 11 Oct. 1839 Ann Davis in Madison, he d. 1857, had ch. Oliver, Peter, Lucy, John and Winfield; James b. 17 Aug. 1820, d. 18 March 1866, m. 1852 Elizabeth Reynolds in Jess. Co., had son John W. 1851 - 19 Feb. 1856; Peter m. 1 Jan. 1833 Mourning Hamm in Madison, he d. ca 1891 Matton, IL; Solomon m. 25 Feb. 1845 Rebecca Amerine in Madison, he d. Ft. Scott, KS?; Charles b. 18 April 1812 d. 30 Dec. 1890, m. 22 March 1842 Lucy Jane Walters at Irvine, KY; William; Harvey b. 18 Dec. 1826 d. Jan. 1893, m. 23 July 1849 Mary Ellen Bowden. Charles Duncan and Lucy Jane lived Cave Hill Pike, Lex., KY, and had children: Joseph m. Elizabeth Stockbarger in IL, d. IL; Mary "Sis" m. Willis Reynolds; Robert m. Fannie Crutacher, bur. Frankfort KY; Ann b. 10 April 1849 d. 1943 m. Nov. 1864 James Thomas Warren in Jess. Co., lived & d. Lex. KY; Louella m. John Barden/Barton; Samuel b. 1852 d. 6 Dec. 1894 Fay. Co., m. 25 June 1873 Kate Henderson; John m. (1) 25 Jun 1873 Mary Bell Bruen (Betty's deceased husband's grandfather); Sally m. John Sheeley; Elizabeth "Lizzie" b. 18 March 1861 Jess. Co. KY, d. 4 June 1946 Danville, IL, m. 21 Dec. 1881 Theodore F. Garrett in Fay. Co. KY, she was DAR; Charles Napoleon Bonaparte b. 1867 m. Ella Mae Boner.

Family Group Sheets of Mrs. Anna J. Hubble, Whitefish, MT, 3/19/84 to Dale O. Duncan (from Dale 1/2/85) JOHN Duncan, father of Elizabeth L. Duncan who m. 8 Aug. 1827 in Madison Co. KY to Creed H. Taylor. EDWARD Duncan, m. 2 Aug. 1804 Madison Co. KY to Grace Taylor, b. 12 March 1784 Fayette Co. KY, d. 10 Oct. 1856, bur. Fayette Co. KY, dau. of Thomas "Lil Tom" Taylor. Children: Valentine b. 20 Aug. 1810 Madison Co. KY, Charles b. 18 April 1812, Peter, Polly, Lucy, James b. 17 Aug. 1820, Solomon, Harvey b. 18 Dec. 1826 Madison Co. KY, Sarah, William.

Valentine Duncan, b. 1811 Madison Co. KY, mar. Ann Davis 1839 in Madison Co. KY, d. 1852; said to be son of Edward Duncan and Grace Taylor.

Jessamine Co. KY Deed (FHC film 183,351, SLC 8/18/97) Deed Book R, pg.702: 27 March 1854, Oliver Duncan, Peter Duncan, Wingfield Duncan, Lucy Duncan, John Wesley Duncan, heirs of Valentine Duncan decd, and Charles Duncan (1st part), by R. Runyan Commr. under a decree of Madison Circuit Court in suit in Chancery of Duncan's administrator against Valentine Duncan's heirs and creditors, to Grace Duncan (2nd part), $272, 57-1/4a on bank of Kentucky River above the Carver's Ferry, up the River ... to the mouth of a branch, up the same with John Lari?'s [line], Charles Duncan's corner and line, incl. 1/4a in an oblong or half-square at the Ferry landing bounded the long way by the River ...; /s/ Oliver Duncan, Peter Duncan, Wingfield Duncan, Lucy Duncan, Jno. Wesley Duncan, Charles Duncan, by R. Runyan; Charles Duncan and Lucy Jane Duncan his wife, for value recd of Valentine Duncan now decd & his heirs, we hereby ratify & approve the foregoing, 5 Aug. 1854; deed produced in court by Richard Runyon. Additional information: 1850 Madison Co. KY Census, pg.312, #319, Valentine Duncan 39 Madison KY, Ann 30 Madison KY, Oliver 10, Nancy 8, Peter 6, Lucy 4, John 2, Wingfield (m) 6/12 Madison KY; Nancy Hill 20 Madison KY, Nancy Bowman 11 Madison KY. Additional information: Madison Co. KY Mixed Probate Records, Book K, pg.423-432 & later: In accord with order of Madison Co. Court Nov. 1852, appraisal of personal estate of J. & V. Duncan in hands of James Duncan, surviving partner of Valentine Duncan decd; incl. notes on Samuel Cox, Henson Cox, Jackson Cox, Wm. Reynolds, Charles Duncan, and many others n/c. Includes notes and accounts on "Valentine Duncan, Ann Duncan" & others for boots and shoes, fabric, etc. Appraisal 24 and 30 Nov. and 1 and 2 Dec. 1852 by S.D/P. Sally, Daniel Luder. (FHC film 183,270; SLC 2/29/82)

Peter Duncan, b.1812 KY, mar. Morning Ham 1833 Madison Co. KY, lived Hardin Co. KY 1843, Meade Co. KY 1850, Coles Co. IL 1857, d. 1860; said to be son of Edward Duncan and Grace Taylor.

1908 "Greater Terre Haute and Vigo Co. IN" by Oakley, Vol. I (934,922 item 1; SLC 2/28/92) Pg.273-5: James Richard Duncan (sketch prepared by John B. Aikman), was born in Big Springs, Hardin Co. KY, January 7, 1843, and died in Terre Haute, November 10, 1903. His father, Rev. Peter Duncan, being a Methodist minister in a very remote rural district, and of frail health, felt the need of a more favorable environment; abandoned KY home when James was 14 years of age and moved to Mattoon [Coles Co.], IL. His ill health ... James inherited from his parents many of their sturdy traits ... Scotch ancestry to which the name Duncan belongs. First business undertaking a news stand in the depot hotel at Mattoon, IL, known as Essex House. Then engaged in retail grocery business. At this point in his career he was married, August 16, 1863, to Miss Julia Rosana Vreeland, who still survivies him. To them were born three daughters and one son, all of whom are still living, viz, Mrs. Virgil E. Perryman of Atlanta, GA; Miss Ida B. Duncan and Mrs. John B. Aikman of Terre Haute and Charles E. Duncan of Chicago. Paper & Stationery business named J.R. Duncan & Co., and hides & old materials business named Duncan & Kingsolver. In 1889 he took into partnership his son-in-law Mr. John B. Aikman. Additional information: Peter Duncan married Mourning "Horn", bondsman Ed. Allison, on 25 Jan. 1833 ("Madison Co. KY Marriages 1785-1851" by Annie Bell Burns; FHC book 976.953 V25b; her name also given as "Ham" in other sources.) Madison Co. KY Deed Book X, pg.449: 6 Nov. 1838, Peter Duncan and wife Mourning of Madison Co. KY to Valentine Duncan, (no locality), $300, 50a on Kentucky River corner John Coopers. No wit. (FHC film 183,294; SLC 2/18/93) Deed Book 7, pg.476: 13 Feb. 1854, Agreement between the heirs of Robert Million decd, to wit, Squire Million, Polly Wright, Green Million, Ira G. Million, Travis Million, James S. Million, William S. Million (1st part), and Margaret Million wife and relict of Robert Million decd. and Mourning Duncan and Peter Duncan her husband and Drusilla Jackson and Ashford Jackson her husband (2nd part); party of first part have bought of Margaret Million widow of Robert Million decd. all her interest to said estate both real and personal, for which the said heirs of Robert Million decd. agree to give said Margaret Million one sorrel mare and $800 to be paid 1 March 1855 for which they have executed their note for the same. It is understood the parties of the 2nd part will if necessary relinquish in form of deed their interest in the landed estate of said Robert Million decd. when called on. /s/ Margaret (X) Million, Drusilla & Ashford Jackson, Peter Duncan, Mourning Duncan. Wit. R.H. Quinn, Elsie Heathman. (FHC film 183,298; SLC 2/19/93) 1850 Meade Co. KY census, pg.196, #349, Peter Duncan 38 KY merchant, Moning (f) 36 KY, William 17? (11?), Woodson 10, James 8, George W. 3, Margaret 1 KY. 1879 "History of Coles Co. IL" by W.H. Perrin (FHC book 977.372 H2c; Los Angeles Public Library book R977.31 C69Hi) Pg.375: Rev. Peter Duncan, Mrs. Manning Duncan, Cumberland Presbyterian Church 1857 summer, in congregation 23 Aug. 1857. Peter employed, died 1860.

James Duncan, b.1811 KY, wife Nancy Renfro in 1860 Fayette Co. KY, died 1866; said to be son of Edward Duncan and Grace Taylor.

Fayette Co. Wills (FHC film 8,978; SLC 9/12/87) Deed Book Z, pg.273: 24 Dec. 1865; Will of James Duncan; to wife Nancy Duncan 1/2 household & kitchen furniture & 1/3 residue except my personal estate during her lifetime; there is a suit pending in Madison Circuit Court in name of myself & wife against her brother Joseph Renfree for her benefit on which I may have to pay costs; to my son William E. Duncan who is my only child the residue of my estate; should he die under 21 years of age without lawful issue, his share to be used by my wife during her lifetime, then to my nephew John H. Duncan; my tract of land is small and it is to the interest of my wife and son that they should live together and cultivate the farm for their joint benefit ...; appoint my friend and relative Leroy M. Laird executor and guardian of my son. Wit. Richd. A. Bricknen, Leroy M. Land. Proved March 1866. Additional information: 1860 Fayette Co. KY census, Dist.2, pg.293, #104-113, James Duncan 39 KY farmer $2800-$500, Nancy 45 KY, William 7 KY, Oliver 20 KY.

Charles Duncan, b.1812, said to be son of Edward and Grace Taylor, mar. Lucy Jane Watkins 1842 Estill Co. KY, 1850 Jessamine Co. KY.

Madison Co. KY deed (FHC film 183,296; SLC 2/93) Deed Book 3, pg.203: That on 4 Feb. 1845, Charles Duncan and Lucy Jane Duncan made deed to Henry Evans for 110-1/4a; that Lucy Jane Duncan was not of lawful age at the time, that all but $325 has been paid, now for $1, Charles Duncan and Lucy Jane Duncan of Boyle Co. KY to Henry Evans, that 110-1/4a on Muddy Creek, this being a deed of confirmation, 9 Dec. 1846; ack. in Boyle Co. KY; rec. 12 Dec. 1846, Charles Duncan and Mary Jane his wife (sic). Additional information: 1850 Jessamine Co. KY Census, pg.17, #248, Charles Duncan 36 KY farmer $500, Lucy J. 23 KY, Joseph 7, Mary 5, Robert 3, Ann 1 KY.

William Duncan, b.1788; mar. Nancy Blackford 1813 Jessamine Co. KY, d.1863; son of Charles Duncan d.1829 Washington Co. IN and Margaret Burnside.

Family Bible Record from Robert J. Duncan, St., Nicholasville, KY, to John A. Duncan 9/19/84. RJD: I am enclosing some material that my cousin who I was telling you about sent to me. She is the daughter of my grandfather's sister Lizzie Hulda Amanda Virginia Duncan who married Sam Price. (Bible record in different handwriting) Duncan Bible - 1st page missing - 1st page of New Testament The New Testament of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ Translated out of the Greek and with The former translations diligently compared and revised. Steretyped by E. White, New York, Philadelphia Published & sold by Kimber and Sharpless at their book store, No. 93 Market St. Marriages: Wm. & Nancy Blackford Duncan was married the 22 of Dec. Anno Domini 1813 Rion Duncan & Louisa Tompkins was married June 20th 1837 Catharine Duncan and James Bourn was married Jan 21, 1847 Sally Ann Duncan and Robert Carlisle was married April 9, 1851 James Carlisle & Mary D. Duncan was married the 5th day of Oct. 1854 Benjamin Duncan & Lucy A. Funk was married the 22 of May, 1856 Robert Duncan and Virginia Nave, Nov. 28, 1865, ceremony by Elder S.H. King Births: Benjamin Blackford was born the 19th day of Feb 1760 Catharine Blackford was born the 6th day of Oct 1770 Births William Duncan was born 15 day of Jan. anno domini 1788 Nancy Blackford Duncan was born 17th day of Dec. in the year of our Lord 1791 Rion Duncan was born the 6th of Nov. 1814 Margaret Duncan was born the 14th day of January 1817 Catharine Duncan was born the 27th day of July 1819 Sallyan Duncan was born the 21st day of Oct. 1821 James B. Duncan was born the 7th day of Feb. 1824 Robert Duncan was born the 8(?) day of Sept. 1826 Benjamin Sandusky Duncan was born the 13th day of Feb. 1829 Charles Wm was born the 28th day of April 1831 Mary Deziah Duncan was born Sept 25, 1834 Marguerite Florence Maggy F. daughter of Robt. & Va Duncan born 19th day of Sept 1866 Robert Jacob Duncan was born the 12th day of Sept 1868 Daughter stilborn March 1, 1870 Lizzie Hulda Amanda Virginia daughter of Robert & Virginia Duncan June 23, 1872 Son Aug 5 1876 Miranda Springer dt of Robert & Va Duncan Jany 15 1879 Tuesday 6 oclock 30 min AM Mary Emma June 11 1881 Deaths Benjamin Blackford departed this life Nov. 21, 1842 aged 82 yrs 8 mo & 3 days. Catharine Blackford departed this life Feb 8 1832 aged 62 yrs 8 mo & 28 days Nancy, wife of Wm. Duncan died the 24 of June, 1860? Wm. Duncan died Sept 6, 1863 Margaret Duncan departed this life 1848 aged 30 yrs 11 mo & 20 days - 3rd of Jan 1848 Rion Duncan departed this life Sept 5 1849 with collery aged 34 yrs & 10 mo. Charles Wm. Duncan departed this life Jan 14, 1852 James B. Duncan departed this life Aug 16 1854 Infant son of Robt. & Va died Aug 14, 1876

Washington Co. IN Deed (FHC film 1,306,025) Deed Book U, pg.37: Aug. 1848 (no day), William Duncan and wife Nancy of Jessamine Co. KY to Spencer B. Pugh of Washington Co. IN, $60, 9a 3 rods 14 poles, part NE 1/4 Sec. 20 T3N R4E, lot #2 in division of lands of father Charles Duncan decd. Wit. George Brown. Reg. Jessamine Co. KY 30 Aug. 1848.

Charles Duncan, b. 1762 Culpeper Co. VA, mar. Margaret Burnside 1787 Lincoln Co. KY, d. 1829 Washington Co. IN; had 7 children including sons William of Jessamine Co. KY, Robert of Shelby Co. MO, and James B. d.1841 Clark Co. KY.

"KY, A History of the State" by Perrin, 1887 (TN Gen. Soc. book #2979, from Evelyn Sigler 7/30/82) The Duncan Family. It has been truly said "Those lives that are without striking incidents are nevertheless worthy of record." That portion of history which is denominated biography has particular claims upon the historian, and truth is but a matter of common honesty. Rev. William Duncan b. Perthshire Scotland Jan. 7, 1630. He fell a Martyr during the religious troubles that afflicted Scotland at the time of Charles II was restored to the throne of his ancestors. Rev. Wm. Duncan had a grandson William Duncan who was born in Scotland April 19, 1690, settled in the colony of VA in the year 1719. He was married to Ruth Rawley Feb. 11, 1722. Rawley Duncan born in Culpeper Co. VA. Nov. 23, 1724, was the grandfather of the late William Duncan of Jessamine Co. who died in 1863 and was born in Jessamine Co. Jan. 1, 1788. William m. Nancy Blackford dau. of Benj. Blackford in 1813. Children: Ryan b. Nov. 6, 1814; Margaret b. Jan. 14, 1817; Catherine b. July 17, 1819; Sally Ann b. Oct. 21, 1821; James b. Feb. 7, 1824; Robert b. Sept. 8, 1826; Benjamin S. b. Feb. 13, 1829; Charles W. b. April 28, 1831; and Mary D. b. Sept. 23, 1834. Mrs. Kate Bourn and Mrs. Sallie Scott are the only daughters now living. Robert and Benjamin the only sons now living. Robert Duncan m. Ms. Virginia Nave 1865; ch. Maggie, Robert, Lizzie, Miranda & Emma. Benjamin S. Duncan m. Lucy Funk 1856; ch. Allen, Carrie and John W. Charles Duncan the grandfather of Robert and Benjamin was b. Culpeper C.H. Va. Oct. 7, 1762. He settled in Jessamine Co. 1785, and died during a visit he made to Washington, Indiana, July 12, 1829. (MAD: Washington County, Indiana, not Washington city) This family and related families were being researched (1989) by Betty Z. Suber, Holly Hill, SC, and others.

Robert Duncan, b. 1791 KY, mar. Milly Finney 1816 Jessamine Co. KY, of Shelby Co. MO 1850; son of Charles Duncan d.1829 Washington Co. IN.

Washington Co. IN Deed (FHC film 1,302,021) Deed Book M, pg.112: 25 April 1839, Robert Duncan and wife Milly (X) of Shelby Co. MO (signed in MO) and Anthony Blackford and wife Elizabeth (X) of Washington Co. IN, to Ezekiel D. Logan, $120, undivided 2/7 share of 71-3/4a, part of NE 1/4 Sec. 20 T3N R4E, belonging to estate of Charles Duncan, decd. father of Elizabeth Blackford and Robert Duncan. Wit. Robert P. Blackford, W.M. Davidson. (FHC film 1,302,021) Additional information: 1850 Shelby Co. MO Census, pg.245, #517-538, Robert Duncan 59 KY farmer $0, Milly 59 KY, Adeline 33, Elizabeth 27, Emerine 24, Margarett 20 KY; Elizabeth Gooch 12, Robert 8 MO. MAD: Robert's dau. Susan m. Tandy Gooch according to family records of this family. Jessamine Co. KY Marriages include Oct. 31, 1816, Robert Duncan and Milly Finney, bond Wm. White.

James B(urnside) Duncan, mar. Ann Remey 1819 Mason Co. KY, d. 1841 Clark Co. KY; son of Charles Duncan d. 1829 Washington Co. IN.

"Clark Co. KY Wills" typed extracts (FHC film 183,191; from Louis Boone 9/84) Will Book 10, pg.3: DUNCAN, JAMES B.; Nov. 8, 1839 - July 26, 1841. After all debts are paid, balance of estate to wife Nancy for her to divide among his children as she may think just, having due regard to the claim of each, reserving for herself her due proportion during her life. Executors Nancy Duncan, George Fry Jr., Washington Miller. Wit. A.W. Mills, John Martin. George Fry and Washington Miller qualified with Alexander M. Preston and William C. Sympson as sureties. (MAD: James B. Duncan mar. Ann Ramey 1819 in Mason Co. KY, her mother Debby Remey; from "Mason Co. KY Marriages 1788-1851" by Annie Walker Burns Bell, SLC book 976.932 V25b; also "Genealogies of Many KY Families" by KY DAR, FHC film 854,852 item 5) Additional information: Estill Co. KY Deeds in Book G, pg.174, 27 May 1841, and pg.375, 9 May 1842, were for land sold to repay notes owed to James B. Duncan. (FHC film 254,620; SLC 9/15/89)

Jessamine Co. KY Wills (FHC film 183,327; SLC 9/29/83) Will Book G, pg.415: Will of Ann Duncan; Feeling myself declining and believeing that my end is near; to my second daughter Margaret Ann Duncan land containing about 50 acres in Mason Co. 4 miles from Maysville on the Flemingsburg Turnpike and also hire of my old man Billy while she remains single, if she marry then divided in three equal part and entailed ... so they cannot spend it; division of bed clothing and furniture, I have already given to Charles Duncan and Julia Brown a share of each therefore I wish Margaret Ann to have the largest share in this last division; I also give her (furniture); I give Charles Duncan (silverware), they are to be secured with the property so that he cannot spend them; I give Julia Brown (silver cream spoon; she already has silver table spoons) also secured with the balance; to Margaret Ann Duncan (silverware) my daughter my gold watch in consideration of her kindness and attention to me during my illness. I had omitted to mention that I have $450 in the hands of Mr. Ely Anderson living in Maysville which will be due 2 June that I also give to Margaret Ann my daughter. Wit. J. Aseline, Wm. Duncan. Prob. April 1848; certificate of probate granted (does not say to whom).

Washington Co. IN Deeds (FHC film 1,306,025; SLC 9/20/89) Deed Book U, pg.36: 18 Aug. 1848, Cyrus S. Brown and wife Julia of Pike Co. MO to Stephen B. Pugh of Washington Co. IN, $20, part of NE 1/4 Sec. 20 T3N R4E, in division of land of Charles Duncan, undivided 1/3 part of lot 3 assigned to James B. Duncan decd late of KY, son of Charles Duncan who died in IN; James B. Duncan was father of Julia Brown. Wit. Cary R. Bankhead. Deed Book U, pg.39: Sept. 1848 (no day), Margaret A. Duncan of Jessamine Co. KY to Spencer B. Pugh of Washington Co. IN, $20, 1/3 undivided part of Lot 3 in division of estate of Charles Duncan decd, 10a 1 rod 38 poles, part of NE 1/4 Sec. 20 T3N R4E, the part allotted to James B. Duncan, son of Charles Duncan decd, and father of Margaret A. Duncan. Reg. 28 Sept. 1848 in Jessamine Co. KY. (MAD: no other deeds nearby for heirs of James B. Duncan)

Mason Co. KY Deeds, from "KY Genealogist" Vol.9, #1-4, 1967 (from Lucille Mehrkam 7/5/82 and Ruth Robertson 5/24/83) Deed Book 59, page 113. January 1, 1850. Margaret Duncan to Moses Dimmitt - "land willed by Mrs. Anna Duncan to the said Margaret Duncan for life and with reversion to her brother and her sister, and which has been deeded to her by the said brother, Charles Duncan, and her sister, Julia Brown, and her husband." Deed Book 60, page 211. Sept. 19, 1848. Anne Duncan by her Last Will & Testament recorded in Jessamine Co. KY, gave to Margaret Ann Duncan as long as she remained the use of 50 acres of land in Mason County. "When she marries land to be divided into three equal parts and held by: Charles J. Duncan of Clark Co. KY, Julia Brown and Margaret Ann Duncan, of Jessamine Co. KY, being the same land willed by Deborah Remey to Sanford J. Remey and by him given to Ann Duncan. Additional information: 1850 Clark Co. KY Census, pg.56, #110, Charles Duncan 27 KY school teacher, Sally 25 KY, James W. 6, John 4, David 6/12 KY; David Snowden 21 KY none. Charles J. Duncan mar. Sarah Ann Snowden, Consent by Joshua Snowden, surety by J.E. Allen, on 2 Sept. 1843; from Clark Co. KY Marriage Bonds 1793-1850 (from Mildred Troesch 3/86)

"Genealogies of Many KY Families" by several chapters of KY DAR, pg.130-141, compiled by Lula Reed Boss, Maysville, KY (FHC film 854,852-5; SLC 6/5/85); and "KY Gen." Vol.9, #1-4, 1967, pg.62+ (from Lucille Mehrkam 7/5/82 and Ruth Robertson 5/24/83) Mason Co. KY Records: ... Deed Book 55, page 277. August 10, 1846. Sanford J. Remey and Ann Maria Mason, his wife, of Loudoun Co. VA, to Ann Duncan, sister of said Sanford J. Remey of Mason County, all his "right, title and interest in land in Mason County, which the said Remey and wife claim by virtue of the Last Will and Testament of Deborah Remey, deceased." Signed and acknowledged in Loudoun County, Virginia. Will Book M, page 331. Will of "Deobrah Remey, of Mason County, Kentucky." Dated: 10-7-1841; Proven: February court, 1842. To son, Sanford J. Remey - 50 acres in Mason County; daughter, Elizabeth Tureman; grandchildren: Elizabeth Ann, Catherine, Emily Wells Kenedy and Robert E. Kenedy. Witnesses: George Grant, S.W. Cahill and John Willett.

"The Remey Family of the USA 1654-1957" by Charles Mason Remey, 1957 (SLC book 929.273 R283a v.9; SLC 2/17/93) Pg.53-55: Jacob Remey Jr., born ca 1773, mar. Deborah Lee, took up land in Jefferson Co. KY in 1780. Two of his children, Diana and Sanford T. Remey, were named in his brother Sanford's will dated April 10, 1780, in Loudon Co. VA. Mason Co. KY Marriages, James B. Duncan surity, for Elizabeth Ramey, parent Debby (Deborah) mar. James Dimmet, June 17, 1809; and for Jane Ramey, parent Debby, mar. John Preston, Dec. 16, 1809; and for Catherine Ramey, parent Debby, mar. Robert Kennedy, Nov. 20, 1815. (p.53) Children include Ann Remy, born Dec. 4, 1800, died March 20, 1848, mar. May 24, 1819, James B. Duncan and lived in Winchester, Clark Co. KY. Seven children: (1) Adolphus Sanford Duncan, born March 1, 1820, died Aug. 12, 1821. (2) Charles Jacob Duncan, born Aug. 8, 1821, mar. Sept. 7, 1843, Sarah Snowden. (3) Julia Rosaline Duncan, born Nov. 23, 1822 at Winchester, KY, died July 15, 1899, mar. Aug. 29, 1842 to Cyrus S. Brown, born March 25, 1818 at Brownsville, NY, died Jan. 19, 1892, at Clarence, MO (children include James Duncan Brown). (4) Mary Shackleford Duncan, born May 19, 1825, died July 27, 1826. (5) Margaret Ann Duncan, born Aug. 11, 1827, mar. Brison Stillwell on April 24, 1850, and died in Jan. 1919. (6) Serena Duncan, born April 9, 1830, died June 2, 1821 (MAD: ?). (7) James Allen Duncan, born May 3, 1832, died May 25, 1844. (MAD: James B. Duncan mar. "Lydia Ann Remey", according to records of S.H. Duncan)

Baylis Washington Duncan, b.1824, mar. Julia Ann Shepperd 1843 Wayne Co. KY, d. 1897; son of Alexander Crockett Duncan b.1787 and Hannah Ann Williams mar. 1809 Pulaski Co. KY.

"Wayne Co. KY Vital Records" Vol.3 (SLC book 976.964 V2b; from Vivian Biddle) Pg.124. BAYLIS WASHINGTON DUNCAN FAMILY BIBLE, now in possession of Mrs. Mona Wright Lair of Monticello, Kentucky. Contributed by James B. Duncan, Taylor, Michigan. BIRTHS Alexander C. Duncan was born in Russell Co., Virginia 8 June 1787 Hannah A. Duncan was born in Rowan Co., North Carolina 1793, married in 1809 James Duncan, grandfather of B.W. Duncan was born in Culpeper Co., Virginia on 19 January 1757. He was the eldest son of Raleigh Duncan a native of Perthshire, Scotland who married Nancy Chowning of Culpeper Co., Va. Baylis W. Duncan was born 6 July 1824. Julia Ann Duncan was born 2 April 1825. Margaret A. Duncan was born 12 December 1844. Elysabeth Duncan was born 18 September 1847. Mary Crockett Duncan was born 18 December 1849. Beldorah Duncan was born 9 September 1851. Emily Gorzille Duncan was born 7 October 1853. Isaac Alexander Duncan was born 16 April 1854. Jeptha Duncan was born 9 February 1858. Cora Duncan was born 29 November 1860. Floride T. Duncan was born 4 July 1864. Mattie R. Duncan was born 4 March 1866. Myrtle Duncan was born 22 September 1869. James Baylis Duncan was born 1 January 1868. Samuel Miller Duncan was born 1 April 1869. Theodore Crockett Duncan was born 22 November 1870. Lelia Rhoda Duncan was born 30 September 1872. Elmer Wright was born 22 January 1886. Clyde Wright was born 13 December 1888. Mona Wright was born 4 June 189l. Samuel Marshall Brown was born 25 August 1871. Carrie R. Brown was born 22 February 1874. Julia Duncan Brown was born 14 May 1877. MARRIAGES Baylis W. Duncan was married to Julia Ann Shepperd 10 December 1843. Mary C. Duncan was married to William Duncan 7 February 1867. Margaret A. Duncan was married to J.R. Brown 10 November 1870. Billie Duncan married Samuel B. Gillespie 26 September 1872. James Duncan was murdered by the Indians in 1790. He married Mary Crockett of Virginia in 1785. Townsend Duncan the ancestor of B.W. Duncan came to Virginia in 1730. Cora Duncan was married to B.F. Wright 1 October 1884. DEATHS Baylis W. Duncan died 9 October 1897. Julia A. Duncan died 14 April 1894. Floride Proctor died 28 May 1906. Myrtle Duncan died 22 June 1906. Lizzie Duncan died 26 May 1911. Crockett Duncan died 2 March 1926. Martin Rogers Duncan died 8 May 1929. Mary Rankin Duncan died 1 November 1931. Elmer J. Wright died 1 October 1935. Emily Gorzille Duncan died 16 August 1854. Belzora Brown died 10 February 1872. Jimmie Duncan died Sunday 7 November 1874. B.F. Wright died Monday 16 April 1893. Clyde S. Wright died Monday 16 August 1893. Cora Wright died 21 February 1951.

"The KY Genealogist" Vol.15#1, Jan. 1973 (from Evelyn Sigler 4/24/82) Pg.7-8: BIBLE OF B.W. DUNCAN OF WAYNE COUNTY, KENTUCKY, Contributed by James B. Duncan, Taylor, Michigan This Bible is now in the possession of Mrs. Mona Wright Lair, granddaughter of B.W. Duncan. She resides in Monticello, Kentucky. The entries of births, marriages and deaths were copied by James B. Duncan exactly as they appear, without alterations, clarification of nicknames or corrections of misspellings. BIRTHS Baylis W. Duncan was born July 6, 1824 Julia Ann Duncan was born April 2, 1825 Margaret A. Duncan was born December 12, 1844 Elysabeth Duncan was born September the 18, 1847 Mary Crockette Duncan was born December 18, 1849 Beldorah Duncan was born September 9, 1851 Emily Gozelle Duncan was born October 7, 1853 Isaac Alexander Duncan was born April 16, 1854 Jeptha Duncan was born February 9, 1856 Baylis W. Duncan was born December 9, 1858 Cora Duncan was born November 29, 1860 Floride P. Duncan was born July 4, 1864 Mattie R. Duncan was born March 4, 1866 Myrtle Duncan was born September 22, 1867 James Baylis Duncan was born January 1, 1868 Samuel Miller Duncan was born April 1, 1869 Theodore Crockett Duncan was born November 22, 1870 Lelia Rhoda Duncan was born September 30, 1872 Elmer Wright was born January 22, 1886 Clyde Wright was born December 13, 1888 Mona Wright was born June 4, 1891 Samuel Marshall Brown was born August 25, 1871 Carrie R. Brown was born February 22, 1874 Julia Duncan Brown was born May 14, 1877 Alexander C. Duncan was born in Rupell (sic) County, Virginia June 8, 1787 Hannah A. Duncan was born in Rowan County North Carolina 1793 James Duncan the grandfather of B.W. Duncan was born in Culpeper Co. Virginia January 19, 1757. He was the eldest son of Raleigh Duncan who was a native of Perthshire, Scotland, who married Nancy Chowning of Culpeper Co. Virginia Townsend Duncan the ancestor of B.W. Duncan came to Virginia in 1703 (sic) MARRIAGES Baylis W. Duncan was married to Julia A. Shepperd December 16, 1843 Mary C. Duncan was married to William Duncan Feburary 7, 1867 Margaret A. Duncan was married to R. Brown November 10, 1870 Bille Duncan was married to Samuel B. Gillespie September 26, 1872 Cora Duncan was married to B. F. Wright October 1, 1884 DEATHS James Duncan was murdered by Indians in 1790. He married Nancy Crockett of Virginia in 1785. Baylis W. Duncan died October 9, 1897 Julia A. Duncan died April 14, 1894 Emily Gorzelle Duncan died August 16, 1854 Jimmie Duncan died Sunday April 7, 1874 Myrtle Duncan died June 22, 1906 Lizzie Duncan died May 21, 1911 Crockett Duncan died March 2, 1926 Martin Roger Duncan died May 8, 1929 Mary Rankin Duncan died November 1, 1931 B. F. Wright died April 16, 1893 Clyde S. Wright died August 16, 1893 Elmer J. Wright died October 1, 1935 Cora Wright died July 21, 1951 Floride Proctor died May 26, 1911 MAD: Alex Duncan mar. Hannah Williams, father Ralph Williams, on 17 Dec. 1809 by E. Barnes; from "Revised Marriages in Pulaski Co. KY of lists made by Mrs. L.N. Taylor, ... Taken by name of husband from Book 1 1798-1820, 1820-1850" by Kaurish; Vol.I, 1798-1851, by Historical Society (SLC book 976.963 V2p; SLC 9/131/91)

Joshua Duncan, b. 1810 OH, mar. Juliana Smith 1826 Montgomery Co. OH, of Carroll Co. IN 1850, had son M. Dunkin to Adair Co. IA; probably son of John Duncan and Elizabeth Sunderland, see Newsletter Vol.1 #2, 1993.

1884 "History of Guthrie and Adair Cos. IA" Cont. Hist. Co. (Los Angeles Public Library 10/13/82) Adair County, pg.993: M. Dunkin, popular druggist of Adair, is a native of Montgomery Co. OH, born in the city of Dayton, April 25, 1834, son of Joshua Dunkin, a native of OH, and of Scotch origin; mother, Julia Smith, born in MD. When very young, with his father's family, the subject of this sketch removed to Indiana, settling there on a farm, where he remained till 1865 ... to Panora ... to Colorado in 1878, stopping at Leadville ... six years ... he emigrated to Adair village, .... His wife was Miss Florence Harlan, a daughter of G.W. and Emma (Brown) Harlan, ... The marriage took place March 4, 1869. .... Additional information: 1850 Carroll Co. IN Census, pg.384, #969 Joshua Duncan 40 OH, Julia A. 40 DE, David 22, Michael 20 OH, Eliz. 16, Sarah 14, Wm. H. 11, Jane 8, Joshua 2 IN. Joshua Duncan mar. Juliana Smith, 10 Aug. 1826, Montgomery Co. OH ("Montgomery Co. OH Marriage Records 1803-1851" Vol. 1, by Brien) (MAD: probably son of John & Eliz. Sunderland of Montgomery Co. OH)

Samuel Duncan, b. 1816 NY, mar. Elizabeth Hornback, 1850 White Co. IN, 1860 Madison Co. IA.

1879 "History of Madison Co. IA" by Union Hist. Co. (SLC book 977.781 H2, SLC 9/9/86) Pg.617: Lincoln Twp: DUNCAN, SAMUEL, farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Winterset; was born in New York in 1816; when he was two years of age his parents removed to Ohio, and in 1820 emigrated to Indiana and came to this county May 26, 1853; owns 140 acres of land; has held office of school director many years; he married Miss Elizabeth Hornback in 1843; she was born in OH; has five children, Patsy, Emily, Jennie C., Fremont and Etta. Additional information: 1850 White Co. IN Census, 130th Dist., Pg.426, #483, Samuel Dunken 34 NY, Elizabeth 27 OH, Martha 6, Emily 3 IN. 1860 Madison Co. IA Census, Center Twp, pg.690, #316, Samuel Duncan 44 NY, Elizabeth 36 OH, Patsy 18, Emily 13, Mary J. 10 IN, John C. 10/12 IA. Additional possible information: 1850 White Co. IN Census, 130th Dist., Pg.426, #481, Wm. Dunken 46 PA, Mary 37 OH, Elizabeth J. 18, John 16, Susan 13 OH, Charlot 11, Tamson (f) 8, Martha 6, Mary 3, Lydia 3/12 IN. #482, Robert Mercer & family. #484, John Dunken 34 VA, Amineta 38 MD, Wm. 15, Martha Ann 13, John W. 9, Robert 7, Carly Jane (blotted) (f) 4, George W. 1/12 IN, Susan Graves 18 OH, Letta Jane 2/12 IN. 1860 Madison Co. IA Census, Center Twp, pg.713, #462, Henry Mercer 73 VA, Lawson Duncan 19 IN, Clinton Mercer 17 IN. #463, William Duncan 57 PA, Mary 47 IN, Charlotte 21, Lawson Ann (f) 18, Martha 15, Mary 13, Lydia 10, Louisa 7 IN, Florence 2 IA. Pg.714, #470, John Duncan 26 OH, Mary J. 22 IN, Clara 6/12 IA. Information from Mrs. Dorothy Asmus, Redwood City, CA, 1986, William Duncan, b. 1803 PA, d. 1870's Winterset, Madison Co. IA, married Mary Mercer, b.1813 OH, d. same.

Valentine Duncan

Valentine Duncan, b. 1811 Madison Co. KY, mar. Ann Davis 1839 in Madison Co. KY, d. 1852; said to be son of Edward Duncan and Grace Taylor.

Jessamine Co. KY Deed (FHC film 183,351, SLC 8/18/97) Deed Book R, pg.702: 27 March 1854, Oliver Duncan, Peter Duncan, Wingfield Duncan, Lucy Duncan, John Wesley Duncan, heirs of Valentine Duncan decd, and Charles Duncan (1st part), by R. Runyan Commr. under a decree of Madison Circuit Court in suit in Chancery of Duncan's administrator against Valentine Duncan's heirs and creditors, to Grace Duncan (2nd part), $272, 57-1/4a on bank of Kentucky River above the Carver's Ferry, up the River ... to the mouth of a branch, up the same with John Lari?'s [line], Charles Duncan's corner and line, incl. 1/4a in an oblong or half-square at the Ferry landing bounded the long way by the River ...; /s/ Oliver Duncan, Peter Duncan, Wingfield Duncan, Lucy Duncan, Jno. Wesley Duncan, Charles Duncan, by R. Runyan; Charles Duncan and Lucy Jane Duncan his wife, for value recd of Valentine Duncan now decd & his heirs, we hereby ratify & approve the foregoing, 5 Aug. 1854; deed produced in court by Richard Runyon. Additional information: 1850 Madison Co. KY Census, pg.312, #319, Valentine Duncan 39 Madison KY, Ann 30 Madison KY, Oliver 10, Nancy 8, Peter 6, Lucy 4, John 2, Wingfield (m) 6/12 Madison KY; Nancy Hill 20 Madison KY, Nancy Bowman 11 Madison KY. Additional information: Madison Co. KY Mixed Probate Records, Book K, pg.423-432 & later: In accord with order of Madison Co. Court Nov. 1852, appraisal of personal estate of J. & V. Duncan in hands of James Duncan, surviving partner of Valentine Duncan decd; incl. notes on Samuel Cox, Henson Cox, Jackson Cox, Wm. Reynolds, Charles Duncan, and many others n/c. Includes notes and accounts on "Valentine Duncan, Ann Duncan" & others for boots and shoes, fabric, etc. Appraisal 24 and 30 Nov. and 1 and 2 Dec. 1852 by S.D/P. Sally, Daniel Luder. (FHC film 183,270; SLC 2/29/82)

Peter Duncan

Peter Duncan, b.1812 KY, mar. Morning Ham 1833 Madison Co. KY, lived Hardin Co. KY 1843, Meade Co. KY 1850, Coles Co. IL 1857, d. 1860; said to be son of Edward Duncan and Grace Taylor.

1908 "Greater Terre Haute and Vigo Co. IN" by Oakley, Vol. I (934,922 item 1; SLC 2/28/92) Pg.273-5: James Richard Duncan (sketch prepared by John B. Aikman), was born in Big Springs, Hardin Co. KY, January 7, 1843, and died in Terre Haute, November 10, 1903. His father, Rev. Peter Duncan, being a Methodist minister in a very remote rural district, and of frail health, felt the need of a more favorable environment; abandoned KY home when James was 14 years of age and moved to Mattoon [Coles Co.], IL. His ill health ... James inherited from his parents many of their sturdy traits ... Scotch ancestry to which the name Duncan belongs. First business undertaking a news stand in the depot hotel at Mattoon, IL, known as Essex House. Then engaged in retail grocery business. At this point in his career he was married, August 16, 1863, to Miss Julia Rosana Vreeland, who still survivies him. To them were born three daughters and one son, all of whom are still living, viz, Mrs. Virgil E. Perryman of Atlanta, GA; Miss Ida B. Duncan and Mrs. John B. Aikman of Terre Haute and Charles E. Duncan of Chicago. Paper & Stationery business named J.R. Duncan & Co., and hides & old materials business named Duncan & Kingsolver. In 1889 he took into partnership his son-in-law Mr. John B. Aikman. Additional information: Peter Duncan married Mourning "Horn", bondsman Ed. Allison, on 25 Jan. 1833 ("Madison Co. KY Marriages 1785-1851" by Annie Bell Burns; FHC book 976.953 V25b; her name also given as "Ham" in other sources.) Madison Co. KY Deed Book X, pg.449: 6 Nov. 1838, Peter Duncan and wife Mourning of Madison Co. KY to Valentine Duncan, (no locality), $300, 50a on Kentucky River corner John Coopers. No wit. (FHC film 183,294; SLC 2/18/93) Deed Book 7, pg.476: 13 Feb. 1854, Agreement between the heirs of Robert Million decd, to wit, Squire Million, Polly Wright, Green Million, Ira G. Million, Travis Million, James S. Million, William S. Million (1st part), and Margaret Million wife and relict of Robert Million decd. and Mourning Duncan and Peter Duncan her husband and Drusilla Jackson and Ashford Jackson her husband (2nd part); party of first part have bought of Margaret Million widow of Robert Million decd. all her interest to said estate both real and personal, for which the said heirs of Robert Million decd. agree to give said Margaret Million one sorrel mare and $800 to be paid 1 March 1855 for which they have executed their note for the same. It is understood the parties of the 2nd part will if necessary relinquish in form of deed their interest in the landed estate of said Robert Million decd. when called on. /s/ Margaret (X) Million, Drusilla & Ashford Jackson, Peter Duncan, Mourning Duncan. Wit. R.H. Quinn, Elsie Heathman. (FHC film 183,298; SLC 2/19/93) 1850 Meade Co. KY census, pg.196, #349, Peter Duncan 38 KY merchant, Moning (f) 36 KY, William 17? (11?), Woodson 10, James 8, George W. 3, Margaret 1 KY. 1879 "History of Coles Co. IL" by W.H. Perrin (FHC book 977.372 H2c; Los Angeles Public Library book R977.31 C69Hi) Pg.375: Rev. Peter Duncan, Mrs. Manning Duncan, Cumberland Presbyterian Church 1857 summer, in congregation 23 Aug. 1857. Peter employed, died 1860.

James Duncan

James Duncan, b.1811 KY, wife Nancy Renfro in 1860 Fayette Co. KY, died 1866; said to be son of Edward Duncan and Grace Taylor.

Fayette Co. Wills (FHC film 8,978; SLC 9/12/87) Deed Book Z, pg.273: 24 Dec. 1865; Will of James Duncan; to wife Nancy Duncan 1/2 household & kitchen furniture & 1/3 residue except my personal estate during her lifetime; there is a suit pending in Madison Circuit Court in name of myself & wife against her brother Joseph Renfree for her benefit on which I may have to pay costs; to my son William E. Duncan who is my only child the residue of my estate; should he die under 21 years of age without lawful issue, his share to be used by my wife during her lifetime, then to my nephew John H. Duncan; my tract of land is small and it is to the interest of my wife and son that they should live together and cultivate the farm for their joint benefit ...; appoint my friend and relative Leroy M. Laird executor and guardian of my son. Wit. Richd. A. Bricknen, Leroy M. Land. Proved March 1866. Additional information: 1860 Fayette Co. KY census, Dist.2, pg.293, #104-113, James Duncan 39 KY farmer $2800-$500, Nancy 45 KY, William 7 KY, Oliver 20 KY.

Charles Duncan

Charles Duncan, b.1812, said to be son of Edward and Grace Taylor, mar. Lucy Jane Watkins 1842 Estill Co. KY, 1850 Jessamine Co. KY.

Madison Co. KY deed (FHC film 183,296; SLC 2/93) Deed Book 3, pg.203: That on 4 Feb. 1845, Charles Duncan and Lucy Jane Duncan made deed to Henry Evans for 110-1/4a; that Lucy Jane Duncan was not of lawful age at the time, that all but $325 has been paid, now for $1, Charles Duncan and Lucy Jane Duncan of Boyle Co. KY to Henry Evans, that 110-1/4a on Muddy Creek, this being a deed of confirmation, 9 Dec. 1846; ack. in Boyle Co. KY; rec. 12 Dec. 1846, Charles Duncan and Mary Jane his wife (sic). Additional information: 1850 Jessamine Co. KY Census, pg.17, #248, Charles Duncan 36 KY farmer $500, Lucy J. 23 KY, Joseph 7, Mary 5, Robert 3, Ann 1 KY.

William Duncan

William Duncan, b.1788; mar. Nancy Blackford 1813 Jessamine Co. KY, d.1863; son of Charles Duncan d.1829 Washington Co. IN and Margaret Burnside.

Family Bible Record from Robert J. Duncan, St., Nicholasville, KY, to John A. Duncan 9/19/84. RJD: I am enclosing some material that my cousin who I was telling you about sent to me. She is the daughter of my grandfather's sister Lizzie Hulda Amanda Virginia Duncan who married Sam Price. (Bible record in different handwriting) Duncan Bible - 1st page missing - 1st page of New Testament The New Testament of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ Translated out of the Greek and with The former translations diligently compared and revised. Steretyped by E. White, New York, Philadelphia Published & sold by Kimber and Sharpless at their book store, No. 93 Market St. Marriages: Wm. & Nancy Blackford Duncan was married the 22 of Dec. Anno Domini 1813 Rion Duncan & Louisa Tompkins was married June 20th 1837 Catharine Duncan and James Bourn was married Jan 21, 1847 Sally Ann Duncan and Robert Carlisle was married April 9, 1851 James Carlisle & Mary D. Duncan was married the 5th day of Oct. 1854 Benjamin Duncan & Lucy A. Funk was married the 22 of May, 1856 Robert Duncan and Virginia Nave, Nov. 28, 1865, ceremony by Elder S.H. King Births: Benjamin Blackford was born the 19th day of Feb 1760 Catharine Blackford was born the 6th day of Oct 1770 Births William Duncan was born 15 day of Jan. anno domini 1788 Nancy Blackford Duncan was born 17th day of Dec. in the year of our Lord 1791 Rion Duncan was born the 6th of Nov. 1814 Margaret Duncan was born the 14th day of January 1817 Catharine Duncan was born the 27th day of July 1819 Sallyan Duncan was born the 21st day of Oct. 1821 James B. Duncan was born the 7th day of Feb. 1824 Robert Duncan was born the 8(?) day of Sept. 1826 Benjamin Sandusky Duncan was born the 13th day of Feb. 1829 Charles Wm was born the 28th day of April 1831 Mary Deziah Duncan was born Sept 25, 1834 Marguerite Florence Maggy F. daughter of Robt. & Va Duncan born 19th day of Sept 1866 Robert Jacob Duncan was born the 12th day of Sept 1868 Daughter stilborn March 1, 1870 Lizzie Hulda Amanda Virginia daughter of Robert & Virginia Duncan June 23, 1872 Son Aug 5 1876 Miranda Springer dt of Robert & Va Duncan Jany 15 1879 Tuesday 6 oclock 30 min AM Mary Emma June 11 1881 Deaths Benjamin Blackford departed this life Nov. 21, 1842 aged 82 yrs 8 mo & 3 days. Catharine Blackford departed this life Feb 8 1832 aged 62 yrs 8 mo & 28 days Nancy, wife of Wm. Duncan died the 24 of June, 1860? Wm. Duncan died Sept 6, 1863 Margaret Duncan departed this life 1848 aged 30 yrs 11 mo & 20 days - 3rd of Jan 1848 Rion Duncan departed this life Sept 5 1849 with collery aged 34 yrs & 10 mo. Charles Wm. Duncan departed this life Jan 14, 1852 James B. Duncan departed this life Aug 16 1854 Infant son of Robt. & Va died Aug 14, 1876

Washington Co. IN Deed (FHC film 1,306,025) Deed Book U, pg.37: Aug. 1848 (no day), William Duncan and wife Nancy of Jessamine Co. KY to Spencer B. Pugh of Washington Co. IN, $60, 9a 3 rods 14 poles, part NE 1/4 Sec. 20 T3N R4E, lot #2 in division of lands of father Charles Duncan decd. Wit. George Brown. Reg. Jessamine Co. KY 30 Aug. 1848.

Charles Duncan

Charles Duncan, b. 1762 Culpeper Co. VA, mar. Margaret Burnside 1787 Lincoln Co. KY, d. 1829 Washington Co. IN; had 7 children including sons William of Jessamine Co. KY, Robert of Shelby Co. MO, and James B. d.1841 Clark Co. KY.

"KY, A History of the State" by Perrin, 1887 (TN Gen. Soc. book #2979, from Evelyn Sigler 7/30/82) The Duncan Family. It has been truly said "Those lives that are without striking incidents are nevertheless worthy of record." That portion of history which is denominated biography has particular claims upon the historian, and truth is but a matter of common honesty. Rev. William Duncan b. Perthshire Scotland Jan. 7, 1630. He fell a Martyr during the religious troubles that afflicted Scotland at the time of Charles II was restored to the throne of his ancestors. Rev. Wm. Duncan had a grandson William Duncan who was born in Scotland April 19, 1690, settled in the colony of VA in the year 1719. He was married to Ruth Rawley Feb. 11, 1722. Rawley Duncan born in Culpeper Co. VA. Nov. 23, 1724, was the grandfather of the late William Duncan of Jessamine Co. who died in 1863 and was born in Jessamine Co. Jan. 1, 1788. William m. Nancy Blackford dau. of Benj. Blackford in 1813. Children: Ryan b. Nov. 6, 1814; Margaret b. Jan. 14, 1817; Catherine b. July 17, 1819; Sally Ann b. Oct. 21, 1821; James b. Feb. 7, 1824; Robert b. Sept. 8, 1826; Benjamin S. b. Feb. 13, 1829; Charles W. b. April 28, 1831; and Mary D. b. Sept. 23, 1834. Mrs. Kate Bourn and Mrs. Sallie Scott are the only daughters now living. Robert and Benjamin the only sons now living. Robert Duncan m. Ms. Virginia Nave 1865; ch. Maggie, Robert, Lizzie, Miranda & Emma. Benjamin S. Duncan m. Lucy Funk 1856; ch. Allen, Carrie and John W. Charles Duncan the grandfather of Robert and Benjamin was b. Culpeper C.H. Va. Oct. 7, 1762. He settled in Jessamine Co. 1785, and died during a visit he made to Washington, Indiana, July 12, 1829. (MAD: Washington County, Indiana, not Washington city) This family and related families were being researched (1989) by Betty Z. Suber, Holly Hill, SC, and others.

Robert Duncan

Robert Duncan, b. 1791 KY, mar. Milly Finney 1816 Jessamine Co. KY, of Shelby Co. MO 1850; son of Charles Duncan d.1829 Washington Co. IN.

Washington Co. IN Deed (FHC film 1,302,021) Deed Book M, pg.112: 25 April 1839, Robert Duncan and wife Milly (X) of Shelby Co. MO (signed in MO) and Anthony Blackford and wife Elizabeth (X) of Washington Co. IN, to Ezekiel D. Logan, $120, undivided 2/7 share of 71-3/4a, part of NE 1/4 Sec. 20 T3N R4E, belonging to estate of Charles Duncan, decd. father of Elizabeth Blackford and Robert Duncan. Wit. Robert P. Blackford, W.M. Davidson. (FHC film 1,302,021) Additional information: 1850 Shelby Co. MO Census, pg.245, #517-538, Robert Duncan 59 KY farmer $0, Milly 59 KY, Adeline 33, Elizabeth 27, Emerine 24, Margarett 20 KY; Elizabeth Gooch 12, Robert 8 MO. MAD: Robert's dau. Susan m. Tandy Gooch according to family records of this family. Jessamine Co. KY Marriages include Oct. 31, 1816, Robert Duncan and Milly Finney, bond Wm. White.

James B Duncan

James B(urnside) Duncan, mar. Ann Remey 1819 Mason Co. KY, d. 1841 Clark Co. KY; son of Charles Duncan d. 1829 Washington Co. IN.

"Clark Co. KY Wills" typed extracts (FHC film 183,191; from Louis Boone 9/84) Will Book 10, pg.3: DUNCAN, JAMES B.; Nov. 8, 1839 - July 26, 1841. After all debts are paid, balance of estate to wife Nancy for her to divide among his children as she may think just, having due regard to the claim of each, reserving for herself her due proportion during her life. Executors Nancy Duncan, George Fry Jr., Washington Miller. Wit. A.W. Mills, John Martin. George Fry and Washington Miller qualified with Alexander M. Preston and William C. Sympson as sureties. (MAD: James B. Duncan mar. Ann Ramey 1819 in Mason Co. KY, her mother Debby Remey; from "Mason Co. KY Marriages 1788-1851" by Annie Walker Burns Bell, SLC book 976.932 V25b; also "Genealogies of Many KY Families" by KY DAR, FHC film 854,852 item 5) Additional information: Estill Co. KY Deeds in Book G, pg.174, 27 May 1841, and pg.375, 9 May 1842, were for land sold to repay notes owed to James B. Duncan. (FHC film 254,620; SLC 9/15/89)

Jessamine Co. KY Wills (FHC film 183,327; SLC 9/29/83) Will Book G, pg.415: Will of Ann Duncan; Feeling myself declining and believeing that my end is near; to my second daughter Margaret Ann Duncan land containing about 50 acres in Mason Co. 4 miles from Maysville on the Flemingsburg Turnpike and also hire of my old man Billy while she remains single, if she marry then divided in three equal part and entailed ... so they cannot spend it; division of bed clothing and furniture, I have already given to Charles Duncan and Julia Brown a share of each therefore I wish Margaret Ann to have the largest share in this last division; I also give her (furniture); I give Charles Duncan (silverware), they are to be secured with the property so that he cannot spend them; I give Julia Brown (silver cream spoon; she already has silver table spoons) also secured with the balance; to Margaret Ann Duncan (silverware) my daughter my gold watch in consideration of her kindness and attention to me during my illness. I had omitted to mention that I have $450 in the hands of Mr. Ely Anderson living in Maysville which will be due 2 June that I also give to Margaret Ann my daughter. Wit. J. Aseline, Wm. Duncan. Prob. April 1848; certificate of probate granted (does not say to whom).

Washington Co. IN Deeds (FHC film 1,306,025; SLC 9/20/89) Deed Book U, pg.36: 18 Aug. 1848, Cyrus S. Brown and wife Julia of Pike Co. MO to Stephen B. Pugh of Washington Co. IN, $20, part of NE 1/4 Sec. 20 T3N R4E, in division of land of Charles Duncan, undivided 1/3 part of lot 3 assigned to James B. Duncan decd late of KY, son of Charles Duncan who died in IN; James B. Duncan was father of Julia Brown. Wit. Cary R. Bankhead. Deed Book U, pg.39: Sept. 1848 (no day), Margaret A. Duncan of Jessamine Co. KY to Spencer B. Pugh of Washington Co. IN, $20, 1/3 undivided part of Lot 3 in division of estate of Charles Duncan decd, 10a 1 rod 38 poles, part of NE 1/4 Sec. 20 T3N R4E, the part allotted to James B. Duncan, son of Charles Duncan decd, and father of Margaret A. Duncan. Reg. 28 Sept. 1848 in Jessamine Co. KY. (MAD: no other deeds nearby for heirs of James B. Duncan)

Mason Co. KY Deeds, from "KY Genealogist" Vol.9, #1-4, 1967 (from Lucille Mehrkam 7/5/82 and Ruth Robertson 5/24/83) Deed Book 59, page 113. January 1, 1850. Margaret Duncan to Moses Dimmitt - "land willed by Mrs. Anna Duncan to the said Margaret Duncan for life and with reversion to her brother and her sister, and which has been deeded to her by the said brother, Charles Duncan, and her sister, Julia Brown, and her husband." Deed Book 60, page 211. Sept. 19, 1848. Anne Duncan by her Last Will & Testament recorded in Jessamine Co. KY, gave to Margaret Ann Duncan as long as she remained the use of 50 acres of land in Mason County. "When she marries land to be divided into three equal parts and held by: Charles J. Duncan of Clark Co. KY, Julia Brown and Margaret Ann Duncan, of Jessamine Co. KY, being the same land willed by Deborah Remey to Sanford J. Remey and by him given to Ann Duncan. Additional information: 1850 Clark Co. KY Census, pg.56, #110, Charles Duncan 27 KY school teacher, Sally 25 KY, James W. 6, John 4, David 6/12 KY; David Snowden 21 KY none. Charles J. Duncan mar. Sarah Ann Snowden, Consent by Joshua Snowden, surety by J.E. Allen, on 2 Sept. 1843; from Clark Co. KY Marriage Bonds 1793-1850 (from Mildred Troesch 3/86)

"Genealogies of Many KY Families" by several chapters of KY DAR, pg.130-141, compiled by Lula Reed Boss, Maysville, KY (FHC film 854,852-5; SLC 6/5/85); and "KY Gen." Vol.9, #1-4, 1967, pg.62+ (from Lucille Mehrkam 7/5/82 and Ruth Robertson 5/24/83) Mason Co. KY Records: ... Deed Book 55, page 277. August 10, 1846. Sanford J. Remey and Ann Maria Mason, his wife, of Loudoun Co. VA, to Ann Duncan, sister of said Sanford J. Remey of Mason County, all his "right, title and interest in land in Mason County, which the said Remey and wife claim by virtue of the Last Will and Testament of Deborah Remey, deceased." Signed and acknowledged in Loudoun County, Virginia. Will Book M, page 331. Will of "Deobrah Remey, of Mason County, Kentucky." Dated: 10-7-1841; Proven: February court, 1842. To son, Sanford J. Remey - 50 acres in Mason County; daughter, Elizabeth Tureman; grandchildren: Elizabeth Ann, Catherine, Emily Wells Kenedy and Robert E. Kenedy. Witnesses: George Grant, S.W. Cahill and John Willett.

"The Remey Family of the USA 1654-1957" by Charles Mason Remey, 1957 (SLC book 929.273 R283a v.9; SLC 2/17/93) Pg.53-55: Jacob Remey Jr., born ca 1773, mar. Deborah Lee, took up land in Jefferson Co. KY in 1780. Two of his children, Diana and Sanford T. Remey, were named in his brother Sanford's will dated April 10, 1780, in Loudon Co. VA. Mason Co. KY Marriages, James B. Duncan surity, for Elizabeth Ramey, parent Debby (Deborah) mar. James Dimmet, June 17, 1809; and for Jane Ramey, parent Debby, mar. John Preston, Dec. 16, 1809; and for Catherine Ramey, parent Debby, mar. Robert Kennedy, Nov. 20, 1815. (p.53) Children include Ann Remy, born Dec. 4, 1800, died March 20, 1848, mar. May 24, 1819, James B. Duncan and lived in Winchester, Clark Co. KY. Seven children: (1) Adolphus Sanford Duncan, born March 1, 1820, died Aug. 12, 1821. (2) Charles Jacob Duncan, born Aug. 8, 1821, mar. Sept. 7, 1843, Sarah Snowden. (3) Julia Rosaline Duncan, born Nov. 23, 1822 at Winchester, KY, died July 15, 1899, mar. Aug. 29, 1842 to Cyrus S. Brown, born March 25, 1818 at Brownsville, NY, died Jan. 19, 1892, at Clarence, MO (children include James Duncan Brown). (4) Mary Shackleford Duncan, born May 19, 1825, died July 27, 1826. (5) Margaret Ann Duncan, born Aug. 11, 1827, mar. Brison Stillwell on April 24, 1850, and died in Jan. 1919. (6) Serena Duncan, born April 9, 1830, died June 2, 1821 (MAD: ?). (7) James Allen Duncan, born May 3, 1832, died May 25, 1844. (MAD: James B. Duncan mar. "Lydia Ann Remey", according to records of S.H. Duncan)

Baylis Washington Duncan

Baylis Washington Duncan, b.1824, mar. Julia Ann Shepperd 1843 Wayne Co. KY, d. 1897; son of Alexander Crockett Duncan b.1787 and Hannah Ann Williams mar. 1809 Pulaski Co. KY.

"Wayne Co. KY Vital Records" Vol.3 (SLC book 976.964 V2b; from Vivian Biddle) Pg.124. BAYLIS WASHINGTON DUNCAN FAMILY BIBLE, now in possession of Mrs. Mona Wright Lair of Monticello, Kentucky. Contributed by James B. Duncan, Taylor, Michigan. BIRTHS Alexander C. Duncan was born in Russell Co., Virginia 8 June 1787 Hannah A. Duncan was born in Rowan Co., North Carolina 1793, married in 1809 James Duncan, grandfather of B.W. Duncan was born in Culpeper Co., Virginia on 19 January 1757. He was the eldest son of Raleigh Duncan a native of Perthshire, Scotland who married Nancy Chowning of Culpeper Co., Va. Baylis W. Duncan was born 6 July 1824. Julia Ann Duncan was born 2 April 1825. Margaret A. Duncan was born 12 December 1844. Elysabeth Duncan was born 18 September 1847. Mary Crockett Duncan was born 18 December 1849. Beldorah Duncan was born 9 September 1851. Emily Gorzille Duncan was born 7 October 1853. Isaac Alexander Duncan was born 16 April 1854. Jeptha Duncan was born 9 February 1858. Cora Duncan was born 29 November 1860. Floride T. Duncan was born 4 July 1864. Mattie R. Duncan was born 4 March 1866. Myrtle Duncan was born 22 September 1869. James Baylis Duncan was born 1 January 1868. Samuel Miller Duncan was born 1 April 1869. Theodore Crockett Duncan was born 22 November 1870. Lelia Rhoda Duncan was born 30 September 1872. Elmer Wright was born 22 January 1886. Clyde Wright was born 13 December 1888. Mona Wright was born 4 June 189l. Samuel Marshall Brown was born 25 August 1871. Carrie R. Brown was born 22 February 1874. Julia Duncan Brown was born 14 May 1877. MARRIAGES Baylis W. Duncan was married to Julia Ann Shepperd 10 December 1843. Mary C. Duncan was married to William Duncan 7 February 1867. Margaret A. Duncan was married to J.R. Brown 10 November 1870. Billie Duncan married Samuel B. Gillespie 26 September 1872. James Duncan was murdered by the Indians in 1790. He married Mary Crockett of Virginia in 1785. Townsend Duncan the ancestor of B.W. Duncan came to Virginia in 1730. Cora Duncan was married to B.F. Wright 1 October 1884. DEATHS Baylis W. Duncan died 9 October 1897. Julia A. Duncan died 14 April 1894. Floride Proctor died 28 May 1906. Myrtle Duncan died 22 June 1906. Lizzie Duncan died 26 May 1911. Crockett Duncan died 2 March 1926. Martin Rogers Duncan died 8 May 1929. Mary Rankin Duncan died 1 November 1931. Elmer J. Wright died 1 October 1935. Emily Gorzille Duncan died 16 August 1854. Belzora Brown died 10 February 1872. Jimmie Duncan died Sunday 7 November 1874. B.F. Wright died Monday 16 April 1893. Clyde S. Wright died Monday 16 August 1893. Cora Wright died 21 February 1951.

"The KY Genealogist" Vol.15#1, Jan. 1973 (from Evelyn Sigler 4/24/82) Pg.7-8: BIBLE OF B.W. DUNCAN OF WAYNE COUNTY, KENTUCKY, Contributed by James B. Duncan, Taylor, Michigan This Bible is now in the possession of Mrs. Mona Wright Lair, granddaughter of B.W. Duncan. She resides in Monticello, Kentucky. The entries of births, marriages and deaths were copied by James B. Duncan exactly as they appear, without alterations, clarification of nicknames or corrections of misspellings. BIRTHS Baylis W. Duncan was born July 6, 1824 Julia Ann Duncan was born April 2, 1825 Margaret A. Duncan was born December 12, 1844 Elysabeth Duncan was born September the 18, 1847 Mary Crockette Duncan was born December 18, 1849 Beldorah Duncan was born September 9, 1851 Emily Gozelle Duncan was born October 7, 1853 Isaac Alexander Duncan was born April 16, 1854 Jeptha Duncan was born February 9, 1856 Baylis W. Duncan was born December 9, 1858 Cora Duncan was born November 29, 1860 Floride P. Duncan was born July 4, 1864 Mattie R. Duncan was born March 4, 1866 Myrtle Duncan was born September 22, 1867 James Baylis Duncan was born January 1, 1868 Samuel Miller Duncan was born April 1, 1869 Theodore Crockett Duncan was born November 22, 1870 Lelia Rhoda Duncan was born September 30, 1872 Elmer Wright was born January 22, 1886 Clyde Wright was born December 13, 1888 Mona Wright was born June 4, 1891 Samuel Marshall Brown was born August 25, 1871 Carrie R. Brown was born February 22, 1874 Julia Duncan Brown was born May 14, 1877 Alexander C. Duncan was born in Rupell (sic) County, Virginia June 8, 1787 Hannah A. Duncan was born in Rowan County North Carolina 1793 James Duncan the grandfather of B.W. Duncan was born in Culpeper Co. Virginia January 19, 1757. He was the eldest son of Raleigh Duncan who was a native of Perthshire, Scotland, who married Nancy Chowning of Culpeper Co. Virginia Townsend Duncan the ancestor of B.W. Duncan came to Virginia in 1703 (sic) MARRIAGES Baylis W. Duncan was married to Julia A. Shepperd December 16, 1843 Mary C. Duncan was married to William Duncan Feburary 7, 1867 Margaret A. Duncan was married to R. Brown November 10, 1870 Bille Duncan was married to Samuel B. Gillespie September 26, 1872 Cora Duncan was married to B. F. Wright October 1, 1884 DEATHS James Duncan was murdered by Indians in 1790. He married Nancy Crockett of Virginia in 1785. Baylis W. Duncan died October 9, 1897 Julia A. Duncan died April 14, 1894 Emily Gorzelle Duncan died August 16, 1854 Jimmie Duncan died Sunday April 7, 1874 Myrtle Duncan died June 22, 1906 Lizzie Duncan died May 21, 1911 Crockett Duncan died March 2, 1926 Martin Roger Duncan died May 8, 1929 Mary Rankin Duncan died November 1, 1931 B. F. Wright died April 16, 1893 Clyde S. Wright died August 16, 1893 Elmer J. Wright died October 1, 1935 Cora Wright died July 21, 1951 Floride Proctor died May 26, 1911 MAD: Alex Duncan mar. Hannah Williams, father Ralph Williams, on 17 Dec. 1809 by E. Barnes; from "Revised Marriages in Pulaski Co. KY of lists made by Mrs. L.N. Taylor, ... Taken by name of husband from Book 1 1798-1820, 1820-1850" by Kaurish; Vol.I, 1798-1851, by Historical Society (SLC book 976.963 V2p; SLC 9/131/91)

Joshua Duncan

Joshua Duncan, b. 1810 OH, mar. Juliana Smith 1826 Montgomery Co. OH, of Carroll Co. IN 1850, had son M. Dunkin to Adair Co. IA; probably son of John Duncan and Elizabeth Sunderland, see Newsletter Vol.1 #2, 1993.

1884 "History of Guthrie and Adair Cos. IA" Cont. Hist. Co. (Los Angeles Public Library 10/13/82) Adair County, pg.993: M. Dunkin, popular druggist of Adair, is a native of Montgomery Co. OH, born in the city of Dayton, April 25, 1834, son of Joshua Dunkin, a native of OH, and of Scotch origin; mother, Julia Smith, born in MD. When very young, with his father's family, the subject of this sketch removed to Indiana, settling there on a farm, where he remained till 1865 ... to Panora ... to Colorado in 1878, stopping at Leadville ... six years ... he emigrated to Adair village, .... His wife was Miss Florence Harlan, a daughter of G.W. and Emma (Brown) Harlan, ... The marriage took place March 4, 1869. .... Additional information: 1850 Carroll Co. IN Census, pg.384, #969 Joshua Duncan 40 OH, Julia A. 40 DE, David 22, Michael 20 OH, Eliz. 16, Sarah 14, Wm. H. 11, Jane 8, Joshua 2 IN. Joshua Duncan mar. Juliana Smith, 10 Aug. 1826, Montgomery Co. OH ("Montgomery Co. OH Marriage Records 1803-1851" Vol. 1, by Brien) (MAD: probably son of John & Eliz. Sunderland of Montgomery Co. OH)

Samuel Duncan

Samuel Duncan, b. 1816 NY, mar. Elizabeth Hornback, 1850 White Co. IN, 1860 Madison Co. IA.

1879 "History of Madison Co. IA" by Union Hist. Co. (SLC book 977.781 H2, SLC 9/9/86) Pg.617: Lincoln Twp: DUNCAN, SAMUEL, farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Winterset; was born in New York in 1816; when he was two years of age his parents removed to Ohio, and in 1820 emigrated to Indiana and came to this county May 26, 1853; owns 140 acres of land; has held office of school director many years; he married Miss Elizabeth Hornback in 1843; she was born in OH; has five children, Patsy, Emily, Jennie C., Fremont and Etta. Additional information: 1850 White Co. IN Census, 130th Dist., Pg.426, #483, Samuel Dunken 34 NY, Elizabeth 27 OH, Martha 6, Emily 3 IN. 1860 Madison Co. IA Census, Center Twp, pg.690, #316, Samuel Duncan 44 NY, Elizabeth 36 OH, Patsy 18, Emily 13, Mary J. 10 IN, John C. 10/12 IA. Additional possible information: 1850 White Co. IN Census, 130th Dist., Pg.426, #481, Wm. Dunken 46 PA, Mary 37 OH, Elizabeth J. 18, John 16, Susan 13 OH, Charlot 11, Tamson (f) 8, Martha 6, Mary 3, Lydia 3/12 IN. #482, Robert Mercer & family. #484, John Dunken 34 VA, Amineta 38 MD, Wm. 15, Martha Ann 13, John W. 9, Robert 7, Carly Jane (blotted) (f) 4, George W. 1/12 IN, Susan Graves 18 OH, Letta Jane 2/12 IN. 1860 Madison Co. IA Census, Center Twp, pg.713, #462, Henry Mercer 73 VA, Lawson Duncan 19 IN, Clinton Mercer 17 IN. #463, William Duncan 57 PA, Mary 47 IN, Charlotte 21, Lawson Ann (f) 18, Martha 15, Mary 13, Lydia 10, Louisa 7 IN, Florence 2 IA. Pg.714, #470, John Duncan 26 OH, Mary J. 22 IN, Clara 6/12 IA. Information from Mrs. Dorothy Asmus, Redwood City, CA, 1986, William Duncan, b. 1803 PA, d. 1870's Winterset, Madison Co. IA, married Mary Mercer, b.1813 OH, d. same.

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