Duncan research files of
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1800 Ontario Co. NY Census
Sparta
Pg.326 Nancy Duncan 01110 - 11001
1810 Ontario Co. NY Census
(pg.240 also from Elizabeth Lee 11/1983)
Sodus
Pg.240 T. Duncan 11010 - 01001
J. Duncan 01110 - 10001
Wm. Duncan 00010 - 50010
Sparta
Pg.246 Rob. Duncan 30010 - 10010
(one name)
James Duncan 00200 - 00101
Pg.248 Jac. Duncan 30010 - 20010
1820 Ontario Co. NY Census
(pg.118 also from Elizabeth Lee 11/1983)
Lyons
Pg.118 William Duncan 200010 - 23210
Brighton
Pg.164 Griffin G. Duncan 000100 - 00100
1830 Ontario Co. NY Census
Canandaigun
Pg.113 Alexander Duncan 1000,2 - 1000,2
1840 Ontario Co. NY Census (no Duncan indexed)
Seneca
Pg.120 Elbridge DUKIN 0100,01 - 0100,02
1850 Ontario Co. NY Census
Bristol
Pg.31, #27, Giles A. TIFFANY 25 CT farmer $1500
Elisa A. 20 NY
Elanor DUNKAN 67 NY
Canandaigua
Pg.182, #484, George DUNCAN 29 SCT merchant $1000
Helen 25 SCT
George Jr. 3, Helen E. 1 NY
& others
Pg.186, #533, William K. FOSTER & family & others
Agnes DUNCAN 22 SCT
Pg.187, #558, A.B. DUNCAN (m) 22 IRE saddler in hotel
Pg.210, #872, James GOWANS 40 SCT laborer $500
Ellen 40 SCT
Catharine 13, Jane 9 NY
James DUNCAN 3 NY
Farmington
Pg.279, #22, Jehiel? McCOMBAR 35 VT carriage maker
Lucinda 35 NY
Louisa DUNKIN 2 NY
& others
Victor
Pg.343, #64, David? TIPTON & family
Hugh DUNCAN 30 SCT laborer
Samuel 28 SCT
Elizabeth 16 CAN
Seneca
Pg.516, #1238-1340, William SAILSBURY family
Pg.516, #1239-1341, Mary DONCAN/DOMAN 16 NY
Harriet 13, Alanson 10 NY
Pg.516, #1240-1341, Jan DOMAN (m) 32 NY farmer
Mary 30 NY
John 4 NY
1860 Ontario Co. NY Census
Seneca
Pg.161, #1298-1299, John DUNCAN 45 SCT cooper $2500-$630
Isabella 42 NY
Josephine COMBS (f) 8 NY
Edward GANITT 14 ENG farm laborer
Phelps
Pg.529, #261-262, George W. DUNCAN 27 NY day laborer $0-$0
Jane 26 NY
Charles 5 WI ("Wis")
Farmington
Pg.727, #166-166, Levi DUNCAN 49 NY w.manufacturer
Sally 84 CT
Sarah 42 NY deaf
George 15 NY weaver
William 11, Ella 9 NY
(MAD: 1850 Monroe Co. NY census)
1870 Ontario Co. NY Census
Farmington
Pg.175, #324-330, McDRUMM (no first name) (m) 48 NY farm labr $0-$300
DUNCAN, Mary 30 SCT keeps house, parents of foreign birth
Mary A. 2/12 NY b.March, mother of foreign birth
Manchester
Pg.268, #575-596, DUNCAN, Samuel 35 NY manufacturer of wollen goods $0-$0
Louisa 32 VT keeping house
Bertha 8 CANada (not parents of foreign birth)
Phelps
Pg.369, #1083-1103, SMITH, Mary 50 ENG keeping house $400-$200, parents of foreign birth
DANKINS, John 25 NY farm work $0-$50
Seneca
Pg.20, #320-332, DUNCAN, John 55 SCT farmer $5000-$1165, parents of foreign birth
Isabella 51 NY keeping house
McCALL, William 17 MI farm laborer
REAMER, Mary E. 10 NY at school
Henry Co. OH Deed (SLC 4/7/2012 and 9/12/2012)
Deeds, v.3-4, 1852-1855 (FHL Film 423,645)
3-5: 14 Feb. 1853, Alexander Duncan of City of Providence, RI, and Henry B. Gibson of Town of Canandaigua, Ontario Co. NY, that said Alexander Duncan and Henry B. Gibson are owners in equal moities of lands, as tenants in common in fee simple, in Henry Co. OH, which they have agreed to partition and divide, Alexander Duncan is to quit claim to Henry B. Gibson all his interest in several parcels of land, and Henry B. Gibson is to quit claim to Alexander Duncan all his interest in several parcels of land, NOW therefore to Alexander Duncan by Henry B. Gibson and $1 paid by Henry B. Gibson, quit claim to Henry B. Gibson land in Henry Co. OH, (1) W 1/2 Sec.11 Twp.3N Range 6E, containing 320 acres. (2) E 1/2 Sec.10 Twp.3N Range 6E, containing 320 acres of land, described in Letters Patent issued upon Certificates No. 4783 & 4784 to said Alexander Duncan and Henry B. Gibson, 15 March 1837. Further that said Henry B. Gibson is to carry out the partition afsd. In consideration of the sale, release and quit claim to said Henry B. Gibson made by Alexander Duncan and for $1 paid Henry B. Gibson by Alexander Duncan, sells, releases and quit claims to Alexander Duncan the land in Henry Co. OH, Sec.27 Twp.3N Range 8E, containing 640 acres described in the patent on Certificate No.4782 to said Alexander Duncan and Henry B. Gibson 15 March 1837, together with appurtenances. /s/ Alex. Duncan, Henry B. Gibson. Wit. James M. Bull, Wm. H. Bennett. Alexander Duncan and Henry B. Gibson appeared before Samuel W. Salisbury, Commissioner in Ontario Co. NY, 16 Feb. 1853, and ack. the deed. Received for record Feb. 23, 1853, and recorded Feb. 26, 1853, Henry Co. OH. (FHL Film 423,645; SLC 4/7/2012 & 9/12/2012)
Putnam Co. OH Deeds (SLC 9/13/2012)
Deeds, v.5-6, 1840-1864 (dates mixed) (FHL Film 915,705)
5-445/448: 14 Feb. 1853, Alexander Duncan of City of Providence, RI, and Henry B. Gibson of Town of Canandagua, Oneida Co. NY, ... wherein the said Alexander Duncan and Henry B. Gibson were the owners in equal value of all lands and tenements, ... in fee simple in Putnam Co. OH, which they have agreed to partition and divide, by which agreement Alexander Duncan is to quit claim to Henry B. Gibson all Alexander Duncan's interest, and Henry B. Gibson is to quit claim to Alexander Duncan all Henry B. Gibson's interest; therefore to make partition, and for $1, Alexander Duncan quit claims to Henry B. Gibson the tracts of land in Putnam Co. OH, (1) SE 1/4 Sec.4 Twp.2N Range 8E in District of lands subject to sale by US at Lima, OH, containing 160 acres; (2) NW 1/4 Sec.9 Twp.2N Range 8E ... containing 160 acres; (3) N 1/2 Sec.21 Twp.2N Range 8E ... containing 320 acres; (4) Sec.17 in Twp.2N Range 8E ... containing 640 acres; (5) Sec.8 Twp.2N Range 8E ... containing 640 acres; (6) W 1/2 Sec.10 Twp.2N Range 7E ... containing 320 acres; (7) N 1/2 Sec.14 Twp.2N Range 7E ... containing 320 acres; (8) S 1/2 & NE 1/4 & S 1/2 NW? 1/4 Sec.2 Twp.1N Range 8E? ... containing ?five? hundred and sixty acres; (9) SE 1/4 and S 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.3? Twp.1N Range 8E ... containing 240 acres; of land described in certain Letters Patent issued by US to said Alexander and Henry B. on 15 March 1837.
This further indenture ... Henry B. Gibson to make partition and for $1, quit claims to Alexander Duncan the tracts of land in Putnam Co. OH, (1) SW 1/4 Sec.3 Twp.2N Range 8E in District of lands subject to sale by US at Lima, OH, containing 160 acres; (2) NW 1/4 Sec.10 Twp.2N Range 8E ... containing 160 acres; (3) E 1/2 Sec.6 Twp.2N Range 8E ... containing 315 acres and 96/100 of an acre; (4) Sec.7 Twp.2N Range 8E ... containing 656 acres and 40/100 of an acre; (5) W 1/2 Sec.5 Twp.2N Range 8E ... containing 314 acres and 82/100 of an acre; (6) SW 1/4 Sec.3 Twp.2N Range 11E containing 160 acres; (7) S 1/2 Sec.11 ? Twp.2N Range 7E containing 320 acres; (8) S 1/2 Sec.12 Twp.2N Range 7E containing 320 acres; (9) Sec.2 Twp.1N Range 8 ? containing 640 acres and 70/100? of an acre; (10) N 1/4 Sec.13 Twp.2N Range 7E containing 340 acres, as described in certain Letters Patent issued by US to said Alexander and Henry B. on 15 March 1837. /s/ Alexander Duncan, Henry B. Gibson. Wit. James ?. Bull, M?. H?. Bennett. 9? Feb. 1853, Alexander Duncan and Henry B. Gibson appeared before Samuel M. Salisbery, Commissioner, Ontario Co. NY. Recorded March 2, 1853. Transcribed Dec. 14, 1863. (FHL Film 915,705)
5-449/451: 14 Feb. 1853, Alexander Duncan of City of Providence, RI, and Henry B. Gibson of Town of Canandagua, Ontario Co. NY, as owners in equal ?? of lands hereinafter described as tenants in common in fee simple in Putnam Co. OH, which lands the said Alexander Duncan and Henry B. Gibson have agreed to partition and divide and by which agreement Alexander Duncan quit claims to Henry B. Gibson all his interest in several parcels, and by which agreement Henry B. Gibson is to quit claim to Alexander Duncan his interest ... now Alexander Duncan quit claims to Henry B. Gibson (1) SE 1/4 Sec.4 Twp.2N Range 8E containing 160 acres; (2) NE 1/4 Sec.9 Twp.2N Range 8E containing 160 acres; (3) N 1/2 Sec.21 Twp.2N Range 8E, containing 320 acres; (4) Sec.17 Twp.2N Range 8E, containing 640 acres; (5) Sec.8 Twp.2N Range 8E containing 640 acres; (6) W 1/2 Sec.10 Twp.2 R7? containing 320 acres; (7) N 1/2 Sec.14 Twp.2N Range 7E containing 320 acres; (8) S 1/2 & NE 1/4 & S 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec.2 Twp.1N Range 8E containing five hundred and sixty acres; (9) SE 1/4 and S 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.3 Twp.1N Range 8E ... containing 240 acres; of land described in certain Letters Patent issued by US to said Alexander and Henry B. on 15 March 1837.
This further indenture ... Henry B. Gibson to make partition and for $1, quit claims to Alexander Duncan the tracts of land in Putnam Co. OH, (1) SW 1/4 Sec.3 Twp.2N Range 8E in District of lands subject to sale by US at Lima, OH, containing 160 acres; (2) NW 1/4 Sec.10 Twp.2N Range 8E ... containing 160 acres; (3) E 1/2 Sec.6 Twp.2N Range 8E ... containing 315 acres and 96/100 of an acre; (4) Sec.7 Twp.2N Range 8E ... containing 656 acres and 40/100 of an acre; (5) W 1/2 Sec.5 Twp.2N Range 8E ... containing 314 acres and 82/100 of an acre; (6) SW 1/4 Sec.3 Twp.2N Range 11E containing 160 acres; (7) S 1/2 Sec.11 in Twp.2N Range 7E containing 320 acres; (8) S 1/2 Sec.12 Twp.2N Range 7E containing 320 acres; (9) Sec.2 Twp.1N Range 8E containing 641 acres and 70/100 of an acre; (10) N 1/4 Sec.13 Twp.2N Range 7E containing 340 acres, as described in certain Letters Patent issued by US to said Alexander and Henry B. on 15 March 1837. /s/ Alexander Duncan, Henry B. Gibson. Wit. James M. Bull, M.H. Bennett. 16 Feb. 1853, Alexander Duncan and Henry B. Gibson appeared before Samuel M. Salisbery, Commissioner, Ontario Co. NY. Recorded March 2, 1853. Transcribed Dec. 15, 1863. (FHL Film 915,705; MAD: same deed recorded twice)
Deeds, v.14-15, 1860-1867 (dates mixed) (FHL Film 915,710)
14-267/268: [Heading: Alexander Duncan to Peter Morts] Agreement, 27 Aug. 1850, Alexander Duncan of Providence, RI, by F.P. Bogart his attorney, (blank second part), for $800, ack. $80 cash paid, balance being sum of $720 in 9 equal annual payments of $80 each with interest on the whole amount unpaid from date hereof at 6% payable in City of Toledo?, OH, agree he will sell lot in Putnam Co. OH known as S 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec. (blank) 80 acres more or less, and party of second part agree to pay the first part of money in meantime with all taxes, and in case of default, this contract to be void. /s/ Alexander Duncan by his attorney F.P. Bogart, Peter Mortz. (FHL film 915,710)
Wood Co. OH Deeds (SLC 9/13/2012)
Deed records, v.D, 1836-1837 (FHL film 409,620)
D-70: 5 April 1836, James T. Key of Perrysburg, Wood Co. OH, for $4,375 paid, sell of Alexander Duncan of Ontario Co. NY, the undivided 1/4 part of River Tract No.66 in the Reserve of Twelve Miles Square at the Rapids of the Miami of Lake in Wood Co., containing 179 acres, excepting 10 acres from the east side south of Front Street of sufficient width to reach 20 feet west of the barn of the said Key and running with Out Lot No.217 & parallel with said line south far enough to include 10 acres, warrant title. /s/ Jas. T. Key, Susan C. Key. Wit. ? E. Huntington, James Wolcott. 1 April 1836, they appeared before E. Huntington, J.P. Wood Co. Recorded April 2, 1836. (FHL film 409,620)
Deed records, v.K, 1851-1853 (FHL film 409,626)
K-583/585: 14 Feb. 1853, Alexander Duncan of City of Providence, RI, and Henry B. Gibson of town of Canandaggua in Ontario Co. NY, that said Alexander Duncan and Henry B. Gibson as owners in equal moitie, tenants in common, in fee simple, of land in Wood Co. OH, which land they have agreed to partition and divide, and by which agreement Alexander Duncan is to sell and quit claim to Henry B. Gibson all Alexander Duncan's interest in several parcels of land, and by which agreement Henry B. Gibson is to sell and quit claim to Alexander Duncan all Henry B. Gibson's title to the several parcels of land, Now Alexander Duncan to Henry B. Gibson for the agreement and $1, sells and quit claims parcels of land in Wood Co. OH, (1) the E 1/2 of Section 10 Twp.3? North of Range 9 in district of lands subject to sale at Bucyrus, OH containing 960 acres; (2) the W 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec.1 and N? 1/2 and SW 1/4 Sec.2 in Twp.3N Range 9 (same district) containing 572 acres and 49/100 acres; (3) NW 1/4 and W 1/2 of NE 1/4 and E 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec.33 Twp.4N Range 9 (same district) containing 320 acres; (4) South part of NW 1/4 Sec.3 Twp.11S (4S?) Range 9 (same district) containing 80 acres; (5) South part of W ? 1/4 Sec.4 Twp.3N Range 9 (same dist.) containing 80 acres described in certain Letters Patent issued upon certain numbers 15759?, 18???, 19,952, and ?? 29,421? by US to said Alexander Duncan and Henry B. Gibson, together with appurtenances, warrant title. (bottom line pg.584 too dark) Partition as afsd and in consideration of the quitclaim to him, said Henry B. Gibson assigns to said Alexander Duncan the following parcels in Wood Co. OH, (1) S 1/2 and NW 1/4 of NE? (NW?) 1/4 Sec.35? and S 1/2 and NE 1/4 Sec.36 Twp.4N Range 9 (same district), containing 840? acres; (2) E 1/2 and N 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec.9 and N 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.4 Twp.3N Range 9 (same district) containing 477 acres and 94/100 acre; (3) S 1/2 and NE 1/4 and SE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec.34 in Twp.4N Range 9 (same district) containing 520 acres; (4) W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec.33 Twp.4N Range 9 (same district) containing 80 acres; (5) N 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.33 Twp.4N Range 9 (same district) containing 80 acres, in certain Letters Patent issued upon certificates Numbers 15,956, 15,957, 15,958, 17,799, and 17,800 by the United States to said Alexander Duncan and Henry B. Gibson, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Alexr. Duncan, Henry B. Gibson. Wit. H.S. Bennett, State of NY, County of Ontario. 16 Feb. 1853, they appeared before Samuel N. Salisbery, Commissioner for Ohio. Recorded Feb. 22, 1853. (FHL film 409,626)
K-586/588: 14 Feb. 1853, between Alexander Duncan of City of Providence, RI, and Henry B. Gibson of town of Candandaigua in Ontario Co. NY, whereas they are owners in equal moitie of land, as tenants in common, in Wood Co. OH, which they have agreed to partition and divide; Alexander Duncan quit claims to Henry B. Gibson his interest in several parcels of land, and Henry B. Gibson quit claims to Alexander Duncan his interest; Alexander Duncan quit claims to Henry B. Gibson (1) E 1/2 Sec.10 and whole Sec.11 Twp.3N Range 9 containing 960 acres; (2) W 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec.1 and N 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.2 Twp.(blank) N of Range 9, containing 472 acres and 48/100; (3) NW 1/4 and W 1/2 NE 1/4 and E 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec.33 Twp.4N Range 9, containing 320 acres; (4) S part of NW 1/4 Sec.3 Twp.3N 1/4 Sec.3 Twp.3N Range 9, containing 80 acres; (5) S part NE 1/4 Sec.4 Twp.?? N Range 9, containing 80 acres, as described in Letters Patent on Certificates 15,953, 15,954, 15,956, 17,797, by US; Further that Henry B. Gibson to carry into effect the agreement to make partition, quit claims to Alexander Duncan land in Wood Co. OH, (1) S 1/2 and NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec.35 and S 1/2 and NE 1/4 Sec.36 in Twp.4N Range 9, containing 840 acres; (2) E 1/2 and N 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec.3 and N 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.4 Twp.3N Range 9, containing 477 acres and 94/100; (3) S 1/2 and NE 1/4 and SE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec.34 Twp.4N Range 9, containing 520 acres; (4) W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec.33 Twp.4N Range 9, containing 80 acres; (5) N 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.33 Twp.4N Range 9, containing 80 acres, as described in Letters Patent issued on Certificates No. 15,956, 15,955, 15,954, 17,799, 17,800, by the United States to said Alexander Duncan and Henry B. Gibson; together with appurtenances. /s/ Alexr. Duncan, Henry B. Gibson. Wit. James M. Bull, W. ?. Bennet?, Ontario Co. NY. That on 16 Feb. 1853, Alexander Duncan and Henry B. Gibson appeared before Samuel W. Salisbury, Commissioner. Recorded Feb. 23, 1853. (FHL film 409,626)
Deed records v.X (FHL film 409,635)
X-403/404: Articles of Agreement 2 June 1864, Alexander Duncan of City of Providence, RI, by S.P. Bogart Jr. of said Providence his attorney, to John Dukes of Wood Co. OH; that Alexander Duncan for $8,800 to be paid, $880 in hand and the remainder in 9 equal installments of $880 each with annual interest on all unpaid amounts, also payment of all taxes including taxes of 1864 upon the land, sells parcels of land in Wood Co. described by Government Survey as being S 1/2 NE 1/4 and SE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec.34, also S 1/4 and NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec.35, all Twp.4N Range 9E, containing 880 acres, and Dukes agrees to pay the money and taxes ... /s/ Alex. Duncan by T.C. Bogert Jr. Atty, John Dukes, Recorded Aug. 22, 1864. (FHL film 409,635)
"Vital records of New Haven [Connecticut], 1649-1850" by Order of the Founders and Patriots of America. Connecticut Society, 1917 (Internet Archives 4/5/2010)
Pg.510: Married New Haven October 11 1827 Alexander Duncan of Canandaigua, N.Y., to Sarah Butler of Providence R.I. By Harry Croswell Rector of Trinity Church New Haven Conn. (MAD: Canandaigua, Ontario Co. NY)
"A history of Ontario County, New York, and its people" by Charles F. Milliken; pub. New York: Lewis Historical Pub. Co., 1911, 1068 pgs. (LH4035, HeritageQuest images 6/2007; FHL book 974.786 H2m v.1&2 and film 934,845 items 2-3)
Vol.I, pg.274: ALEXANDER DUNCAN, a prominent figure in the social and professional life of the county seat in early days, was born in Arbroth, Scotland, May 26, 1804, and coming to America when fourteen years of age made his home in Canandaigua with his father's friend, John Greig; graduated from Yale College; studied law with Nathaniel W. Howell; admitted to practice at the bar in 1828; continued a resident of Canandaigua for a number of years, then removing to Providence and later, about 1855, to New York city, where in association with Henry B. Gibson's son-in-law, Watts Sherman, he founded the banking house of Duncan & Sherman; returned to England about the year 1868, and died there in 1886.
Vol.II, pg.116-117: M. NEWTON BLACK ... in Seneca, Ontario County, New York, (MAD: more on his ancestry) son of Aaron and Hannah Jane (Hipple) Black, was born in the town of Seneca, New York, June 3, 1854. ... Mr. Black married October 24, 1877, Jennette Watson, born in the town of Seneca, October 31, 1853. Her father, Lewis Watson, born in Scotland in 1811, died in this country in March, 1904. He came to America in 1851, locating at first in Geneva, New York, and later removing to Flint, where he worked as a blacksmith for many years. When his two sons had grown to manhood, he bought a farm on which he spent the remainder of his life, engaged in its cultivation. He married, in Scotland, Janet Duncan, also a native of that land, who died in 1892. One of their sons, John, is now a resident of Muskegon, Michigan. (MAD: children of Mr. & Mrs. Black, not copied)
"History of Ontario County, New York : with illustrations and family sketches of some of the prominent men and families" by Lewis Cass Aldrich; pub. Syracuse, N.Y.: D. Mason, 1893, 938 pgs. (LH2805, HeritageQuest images 6/2007; FHL book 974.786 H2a and film 194,365 and 808,346 and 934,845 item 1)
Pg.170: Alexander Duncan was also one of the members of the old bar of Ontario county, but of his antecedents or early record we have no data. He did his law business in the land office of John Greig.
Pg.243: Town of Canandaigua. (no date) Of the residence portion of the village at the time, ... Alex Duncan, ...
1877 "Sketches of prominent citizens of 1876 : with a few of the pioneers of the city and county who have passed away; a sequel to 'Early reminiscences of Indianapolis' 1820-'76..." [Marion Co. IN] by John H.B. Nowland (FHL film 934,913 item 2)
Pg.82-3: Robert B. Duncan ... born in Ontario Co. NY on 15 June 1810. In 1817 with his father's family, he removed to the then village, now city, of Sandusky [then Sandusky now Erie Co.], OH ... until the spring of 1820. Then to New Purchase in Indiana, settled on Conner Farm, 4 miles south of site where Noblesville stands. Shortly after organization of Marion Co. in 1822, which then embraced Madison & Hamilton, the family removed to Pike Twp in Marion Co. proper, and settled on Eagle creek where Robert remained until 1827 when he became permanent citizen of Indianapolis. Soon after, he entered the office of county clerk as deputy to James M. Ray; remained until 1834 when Mr. Ray retired, then elected in his place; occupied clerk's office by successive elections until 1850; age 40 began to practice law, now in connection with his son John S. Duncan Esq. In December 1843 he married Miss Mary E., daughter of Dr. John H. Sanders of this city, by whom he has several children; among them John S. Duncan. Mrs. Duncan yet lives to preside over the Duncan household.
1884 "History of Indianapolis & Marion Co. IN" by Berry Robinson Sulgrove; Indianapolis (FHL film 934,914 item 1, book 90)
Pg.174-5: ROBERT B. DUNCAN is of Scotch descent, his grandfather, Robert Duncan, born in 1726, a native Scotchman, having emigrated to America in 1754, where he engaged in the pursuit of his trade, a tailor. He married Agnes Singleton, born in 1742, also of Scotch parentage, and had children: Robert, James, John and three daughters. Robert was born in PA on Sept. 28, 1772, and during his youth resided in that State, after which he removed to Western NY and engaged in farming pursuits. He married Miss Anna Boyles, and had children: James, Esther, William, Robert B., Margaret, John, Samuel, Jane and Annie. The death of Mrs. Duncan occurred in 1822, and that of Mr. Duncan on Jan. 6, 1846. Their son Robert B. was born in Ontario Co. NY, June 15, 1810, where the earliest seven years of his life were spent. In 1817 he removed to OH and settled near Sandusky, his residence until the spring of 1820, when the family emigrated to Conner's Station, in the present Hamilton Co. IN, then an unsurveyed prairie. Various employments ... until 1824, when became a resident of Pike Twp., Marion Co., farmed. In 1827 a resident of Indianapolis, deputy county clerk, March 1834 elected to Clerk of the County, for 16 successive years. In 1850 began professional career in law, and continues to practice ... Mr. Duncan was married in December, 1843, to Miss Mary E., dau. of Dr. John H. Sanders, of Indianapolis, to whom were born children: John S. (a practicing lawyer), Robert P. (a manufacturer), Anna D. (wife of William T. Barbee, of Lafayette IN), and Nellie D. (wife of John R. Wilson of Indianapolis). Mr. Duncan enjoys distinction of being oldest continuous resident of county.
1910 "Greater Indianapolis : the history, the industries, the institutions, and the people of a city of homes" [Marion Co. IN] by Jacob Piatt Dunn, pub. by Lewis Pub. Co., 2 vols. (FHL film 934,914 items 3 & 4, books 92 & 93)
Vol.2, pg.698: John Sanders Duncan, member of oldest law firm of Indianapolis, through his father represents the oldest and best traditions of the law and official affairs in Indianapolis & Marion Co. His father was the late Robert B. Duncan, for several years a prominent official of Marion Co. He was born in Ontario Co. NY, June 15, 1810. In his 14th year the family moved to Pike Twp in Marion Co. IN. About the same time Indianapolis was selected for the permanent capital of the state, and in 1827, having spent three years in clearing and developing his father's farm, Robert Boyles Duncan identified himself with the new town. Before his death in March, 1897, he had witnessed ... On coming to Indianapolis, he bound himself under a contract to Mr. James M. Ray, who became county clerk of Marion Co. with Duncan as his deputy. In March, 1834, he was promoted by election from deputy to county clerk ... 16 years ... When he retired, he became member of the bar ... He was reared a Scotch Presbyterian, but his wife, who bore the maiden name of Mary E. Sanders (a daughter of Dr. John H. Sanders of Indianapolis), was a member of the Christian Church, which he attended with her. ... He married Miss Sanders in 1843. Their childrn were: John Sanders, Robert P., Anna R. (deceased), and Nellie G. The Duncan family, originally Scotch, has resided in America over 150 years, since Robert Duncan emigrated in 1754. He was born in Scotland in 1726 and married Agnes Singleton, also of Scotch parentage. Their first home was in PA, where their son Robert was born Sept. 28, 1772, their other children being James and John and three daughters. Some years later the family home was moved to western NY and in 1817 Robert Duncan, the second, settled near Sandusky OH. Robert (the second) had married Anna Boyles, and their son Robert Boyles was 7 years old when taken to OH, and at the age of 10, in the spring of 1820, the family located at Connertown, Hamilton Co. (then a part of Marion Co.). John Sanders Duncan, son of the late Robert B. Duncan, was born at Indianapolis, Jan. 11, 1846, and his happy boyhood & successful manhood ... in this city. Graduated Northwestern Christian Univ. (now Butler College), with B.S. degree in 1865 ... In 1864, when age 18, enlisted as private in 132nd IN Infantry in the hundred days' service. In 1867, Mr. Duncan married Miss Esther Wallace, a daughter of William Wallace. She died in 1892. Mr. Duncan married, in 1897, Mrs. Perlie Haines, of Richmond, IN.
"Portrait and biographical record of Walworth and Jefferson counties, Wisconsin" pub. Chicago, Lake City Publishing Co., 1894 (FHL film 908,347 item 1; SLC 10/2008 and 12/2008)
Pg.303-304: JAMES W. DUNCOMB is one of the well-known citizens of La Grange Township. He follows general farming and stock-raising on section 33, where he has 120 acres of rich prairie land. He started out in life for himself a poor boy, but he possessed an enterprising and energetic spirit, which has overcome the difficulties in his path. Step by step he has worked his way upward until he has obtained a well-deserved competence.
Mr. Duncomb is a native of Canandaigua [Ontario] County, N.Y., born December 13, 1852, and is a son of Moses and Mary J. (Wilbur) Duncomb, who were also natives of the Empire State. The father was a blacksmith by trade, and followed that business in the East until 1855, when he went to Jefferson County, Wis. In Hebron, Wis., he carried on a blacksmith shop until April, 1861, when, prompted by patriotic impulses, he ... became a member of Company A, Fourth Wisconsin Infantry, in which he served for three years. ... When his term had expired he was honorably discharged and at once returned to his home. Soon after, he removed to Richmond Centre, where he spent several years. He died in March 1882, and his remains were interred in Barron County, Wis. He was a member of the Baptist Church. His wife still survives him, and is now living in Menomonie, Dunn County, Wis.
Mr. and Mrs. Duncomb were the parents of ten children, eight sons and two daughters, of whom eight are yet living. The one in whom we are most interested, James W., was brought by his parents to the West during his infancy and has since lived in this locality. His school privileges were those afforded by the district schools of the neighborhood, and even those advantages were quite meagre, for at the early age of twelve years he was thrown upon his own resources to make his way in the world. He began to earn his own livelihood by working as a farm hand for $9 per month, and was thus employed for eleven years, when he determined to engage in farming in his own interest. For four years he rented land in Sugar Creek Township, and then, with the capital he had acquired, purchased his present farm, this being in 1882.
In the mean time, Mr. Duncomb was married. On the 7th of March, 1878, he wedded Miss Mary A. Lewis, daughter of John and Diantha (Harrison) Lewis. They now have three children, a son and two daughters: Eva M., Frank L. and Florence E. Their home is the abode of hospitality, and Mr. and Mrs. Duncomb have many warm friends in the community, who hold them in high regard. In his political views, Mr. Duncomb is a Republican ...
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