Duncans in Nelson Co. KY Histories

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Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson
the Genealogy Bug

Last revised August 20, 2007

NELSON CO. KY
HISTORIES before 1923
 

1878 "The Biographical encyclopaedia of Kentucky of the dead and living men of the nineteenth century" pub. by J.M. Armstrong (from Evelyn Sigler 11/1984; FHL book 976.9 D3b)
      Pg.632: William McKee Duncan, lawyer, born May 19, 1849 at Lancaster [Garrard Co.], KY. Father Dr. Benjamin F. Duncan, a native of Lincoln Co. KY, who was son of Benjamin F. Duncan, who came from VA at an early day to Lincoln Co. His father married Jane Logan (McKee) Duncan of Garrard Co., dau. of Hon. Samuel McKee of VA, a lawyer and congressman of KY. William McKee Duncan was a Presby.; married Dec. 17, 1874, Miss Alice Simmons of Nelson Co., dau. of Greenberry Simmons.
 

1885 "KY, a History of the State" 2nd or 3rd Edition (Volume), by Perrin, Battle & Kniffin (FHL book 976.9 D3wt and Evelyn Sigler 7/1982)
      Pg.5-6 (pg.746), Hancock Co. JUDGE ROBERT E. DUNCAN, native of Daviess Co. KY, son of John G. and Sarah (Head) Duncan, both parents born in same county & state. Duncan family are of Scotch descent, and were among first pioneers of Nelson Co. His great-grandfather, John Duncan, emigrated from VA to that part of the State before the present century. The grandfather was Robert Duncan, a native of VA; he came to KY when a small boy and resided in Nelson Co. a number of years, subsequently moving to Daviess Co. where his death occurred about the year 1830. John G. Duncan was born in Nelson Co. in 1802; in early life he was a farmer, but in later years carried on an extensive merchandising business in Hawesville, and became one of leading citizens of the place; he died about the year 1878; his wife, the mother of subject, was a daughter of Henry Head, an early resident of Daviess Co.; she died about 1844 or 1845. John G. and Sarah Duncan reared family of five children, four of whom are living, viz, Mary J., Thomas K., R.E. and C.T. The subject [Robert E. Duncan] was born Jan. 22, 1846; he received his early education in common schools and in 1863 he entered Cecilian College, Hardin Co., for one year; spring 1864, then age 18, enlisted in 13th KY Cavalry of Confederate Army, served for 15 months, attached to Forrest's command & took part in several engagements in KY and TN campaigns; at close of war returned to Hancock Co. and commenced reading law with E.H. Brown ... in 1870 he was elected county clerk of Hancock Co., re-elected three times, for total of 12 years; Aug. 1882 elected county judge, filled until present time. He married in 1876 to Miss Adelia Hannan of Cincinnati, OH; one child Genovieve, born Aug. 22, 1878. Mason, Methodist Episcopal Church.
      Pg.11, Hancock Co. W.B. MILLER, Hancock Co., was born in Rockbridge Co. VA, March 15, 1815, to Joseph and Mary (Booker) Miller; the father born in VA in 1793, his father John Miller a native of Germany. The father [Joseph Miller] was a millwright by trade, a soldier in war of 1812; in 1822 to KY, settled Shelby Co. for 3 years, then Daviess Co. where joined Methodist Church & became preacher; in 1860 to Ohio Co. where died in 1874. The mother was also born Rockbridge Co. VA in 1792, died this state in spring 1855. Subject [W.B. Miller] is second in family of 9 ch, two now living, Joseph S. in Ohio Co. and William B. The later started at age 25 at farming in Daviess Co.; in winter 1854 to Hancock Co., settled at Lewisport, for 3 years, then bought a mill near Hawesville, 2 years and then sold; erected a mill in Hancock Co. opposite Tall City on the Ohio but remained only one year; in 1879 settled on present farm where he now owns about 108 acres. Mr. Miller married Jan. 11, 1841, to Miss Rosa E., dau. of Capt. Ben and Nancy (Graham) Duncan, natives of Nelson Co. Mrs. Miller was born in Daviess Co. KY, Nov. 5, 1824. To her have been born three children, two living: Nannie, wife of James Freeman, and Cynthia, wife of John A. Freeman. Mr. & Mrs. Miller members of Methodist Episcopal Church South; subject was assessor in Daviess Co. 3 years; in 1861 and 1862 was sheriff of Hancock Co., from 1876 to 1880 served as assessor.
      Pg.14-15, Hancock Co. DR. W.T. PRENTIS, Hancock Co., was born in Petersburgh, VA, Nov. 18, 1820, to James & Lucy W. (Baugh) Prentis. ... In 1845 the father [James Prentis] to KY, Hancock Co., owning at one time about 650 acres, and half of the lots in the original plat of the village of Lewisport. ... The subject in Dec. 1844 to Lewisport, KY, until 1849; moved to Yelvington, Daviess Co., for one year, then returned to Lewisport for 5 years; next to Bloomfield, Nelson Co. where he practiced two years, then again returned to Lewisport. In 1862 to Grayville, White Co. IL, for 5 years, then Folsomville, IN; in 1870 returned to Lewisport until 1873, then moved again to Yelvington, KY for short time, returned to Hancock Co. until 1877, then to Lewisport where he has since remained. Dr. Prentis was married, in 1846, to Miss Maria, daughter of Joseph Stephens, of Bullitt Co. KY. This lady was born in Bullitt Co. KY, and died at Yelvington [Daviess Co. KY], in 1850. Subject was next married, in 1855, to Miss Sallie, daughter of George and Nancy (Connelley) Duncan. This lady died in 1857. The third marriage of Dr. Prentis was in Dec. 1859 to Miss Anne, dau. of Caleb and Lucy W. (Payne) Butler. Mrs. Prentis was born in Albion, Edwards Co. IL, in March, 1836, and to her have been born 6 children ... (MAD: married in Nelson Co. KY 10/17/1854)
      Pg.81-2, McLean Co. DR. CHRISTOPHER R. WILLIAMS, McLean Co., was born Nov. 21, 1840, in Daviess Co., the third of ten children of George S. and Lucy L. (Swope) Williams, natives of Nelson and Spencer Cos. KY respectively; he the son of Rolla Williams who married a Miss Duncan, and whose parents lived for a short time in the fort at Louisville; the latter (Lucy L. Swope) was a dau. of William Swope, who married a Miss Holtsclaw. ... (MAD: Rawleigh Williams mar. Rosy Duncan 9/7/1802 Nelson Co. KY, perhaps dau. of John Duncan & Mary Woods)
 

1886/7 "KY, a History of the State" 3rd Edition (Volume), by Perrin, Battle & Kniffin (FHL book 976.9 D3wt and Evelyn Sigler 7/1982 and Denzil Mauldin 2/1984)
      Pg.189-90 (pg.654-5), Simpson Co. DR. GEORGE W. DUNCAN was born Jan. 26, 1826, in Simpson Co. KY, and is the tenth of 8 boys and 4 girls born to Sanford and Nancy (Hammond) Duncan. Sanford Duncan was born in Loudoun Co. VA. He was a son of Colman Duncan, who married Mary Lyne, both of Westmoreland Co. VA; was a Revolutionary soldier and immigrated to Nelson Co. KY about 1795. He was born in February, 1742, and died in April, 1823. His wife was born in March, 1749, and died in May, 1814. Colman Duncan was a son of Henry Duncan, who was born in Scotland. He with two brothers came to the United States and settled in Westmoreland Co. VA. Mrs. Nancy (Hammond) Duncan was a daughter of Job Hammond, who married Mary Stone, both of KY and of Welsh origin. He was an officer of the Revolutionary war, and was wounded in both arms in an Indian fight. Sanford Duncan came from Nelson to Logan Co. KY about 1800. In 1818 he located 5 miles south of Franklin, assisted in organizing the county of Simpson, was one of the commissioners appointed to run and locate the State line from Reelfoot Lake to the Mississippi River in 1840; was also appointed one of the commissioners to survey Simpson Co. and lay out school districts. He did all the public business in his own community, and was one of the most influential and valuable citizens in Simpson Co. He farmed extensively ... Masonic fraternity. Dr. G.W. Duncan was reared on a farm and received a good education. In 1840 he entered Cumberland College at Princeton. When the college was transferred to Lebanon he returned to Franklin and finished his education. In 1846 commenced the study of medicine ... in 1848 graduated; located and commenced practice at Mitchellville, TN. In 1859 located in Franklin, KY ... ever since. He married, September 4, 1860, Dorinda Puryar, of Smith Co. TN, a daughter of William and Mary (Pearce) Puryar, both natives of TN, of French and Scotch descent, respectively. William was a son of Daniel Puryar. To Mr. and Mrs. Duncan have been born eight children, four now living: Mary Sanford, Charles A., George H. and William A. Dr. Duncan and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian and Baptist Churches, respectively. ... Masonic fraternity, Knight Templar. ...
 

1888 "KY, a History of the State" 5th or 7th Edition (Volume), by Perrin, Battle & Kniffin (FHL book 976.9 D3wt and Evelyn Sigler 7/1982)
      Pg.212-3. WILLIAM A. McMAKIN, native of Nelson Co., born Oct. 8, 1816, son of Charles McMakin, native of VA who came to KY in early day with his parents and settled in Nelson Co., subsequently moved to Shelby and Oldham Cos. He died at Lexington [Scott Co.], IN. He married Elizabeth Duncan, a native of SC and dau. of William Duncan, a native of the same State. Four sons and three daus. were born to their union, and of this family, our subject is the eldest. His grandfather, William McMakin, native of VA, came to KY in 1802 and settled in Nelson Co., where he lived greater part of his life and died in Louisville in 1849. Our subject farmed, now in La Grange Precinct; he married in 1843 Enreth E. Ellis, native of Shelby Co. and dau. of Stephen Ellis; one son and one dau., Henry and Julia (the latter deceased). Mrs. McMakin died about 1847, member of Baptist Church. Mr. McMakin then married in 1852 to Sarah M. Oglesby, native of Oldham Co. and dau. of Ellis and Jane (Yager) Oglesby, children: Florence, Richard and Monchie (last two deceased). Democrat, he in Baptist Church, she in Methodist Episcopal Church.
 

1883 "History of Daviess County, Kentucky : together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships, educational, religious, civil, military, and political history, portraits of prominent persons, biographies of representative citizens, and an outline history of Kentucky" pub. by Inter-State Publishing Co. (from Lucille Mehrkam 10/1982 and other libraries; FHL book 976.9864 H2d and film 1,421,700 item 5)
      Pg.591: Knottsville Precinct: Early Settlement. The first settlers in this precinct were families by the name of Smeathers, Duncan, Bell, Adams and Husk. Metcalfs and Winklers came afterward. Valentine Husk came from Virginia. He first settled at Yellow Banks, in 1796; then lived on the Ohio River at the mouth of Pup Creek. In 1804 he moved with his family to a point on the Yelvington and Knottsville road, three and a half miles north of the former place, ... He was the first settler in this part of the country. Soon afterward Benjamin, George, Charles and Raleigh Duncan, came from Nelson Co. and settled here. ...
      Pg.797: Upper Town Precinct. Early Settlement. This precinct adjoins the city of Owensboro, and some of the earliest settlements in the county were made within its limits. One of the first settlements was made by Valentine Husk, who, after living two or three years at Yellow Banks, moved to a point on the Ohio River at the mouth of Pup Creek. Mr. Husk had seven children, the third of whom was George Husk, born in October, 1800. In 1809 Mr. Husk moved to a point now included in Knottsville Precinct. Robert Duncan, father of Robert G. Duncan, was one of the early pioneers of this precinct. He came here from Nelson County in 1816, and first settled on the banks of Yellow Creek and lived there for some time; but finding that titles to the land were not good, he moved to the vicinity of Yelvington. ...
 

1912 "A history of Kentucky and Kentuckians : the leaders and representative men in commerce, industry and modern activities" by E. Polk Johnson, 3 vols. (SUTRO book F451 J7 v.III and film 75 reel 1; CA State Library, Sutro Branch; also pgs. 1655-6 from John A. Duncan 4/1985)
      Pg.1655-6: ELLIS DUNCAN, M.D. - The family to which Mr. Ellis Duncan belongs has its origin far back in the history of Scotland, when clan fought clan and the land was the scene of bloody strife with its would-be master, England. He is prominent among the younger members of the medical profession of Louisville, and is coroner of Jefferson Co. His ability does not seem to be limited with the years of his age or connection with the profession, as a short sketch of his life will show.
            Mr. Duncan was born in Worthington, Jefferson Co. KY, January 7, 1874. His great-great-grandfather, Robert Duncan, a native of Westmoreland Co. VA, came to KY in 1678 (sic), settling in Nelson Co. He was one of five brothers who emigrated from Scotland, they being the sons of William Duncan, a Scotch Presbyterian, whose head was cut off, for being a heretic, in 1665. The fact that they were Scotch Presbyterians is all one requires who is familiar with that worthy sect as evidence of their firm principles of moral conduct and noble character. Of the five sons mentioned above, Henry was the Doctor's ancestor. Thomas Duncan, great-grandfather of the Doctor was 18 years of age when he came to KY. Ellis, son of Thomas, was the grandfather of the Doctor, whose father was Thomas Green Duncan and was born in Nelson Co. KY. He removed to Jefferson Co. in 1873 and is still living. The mother of the Doctor was Mary R. McClure, a native of Logansport, IN, the daughter of General Daniel McClure, ... (Gen. McClure) died in 1900 at age of 80 years, m. Matilda Hite, a sister of Milton Hite. Mrs. (Mary R. McClure) Duncan died in 1893, at the age of 43 years.
            In 1876, when the Doctor was 2 years of age, his parents removed to TX, and it was in the public schools of Victoria [Victoria Co.], TX, that he received his early educational training. ... When he returned to Louisville in 1893, he entered the medical department of the University of Louisville, from which he was graduated March 30, 1896, ... (more on his activities).
            The Doctor married Annie Kinnard, widow of George W. Strother, deceased. Mrs. Duncan was born in Middletown, KY. (no dates; no other family info.)
 

1884 "History of Monroe and Shelby counties, Missouri ... : including a history of their townships, towns and villages together with a condensed history of Missouri ... biographical sketches of prominent citizens" pub. by National Historical Co. (FHL book 977.832 H2h)
      Pg.907-908, Shelby Co.: JOHN SANFORD DUNCAN (Postmaster, Shelbyville). For 17 years continuously Mr. Duncan has had charge of the postoffice at Shelbyville, and for 43 years he has been one of the respected and worthy citizens of the county. Now in the afternoon of life and soon to enter the ark of the evening horizon, he can look back ... Mr. Duncan was born in Nelson Co. KY, February 1, 1815. His parents were George and Nancy (Connelly) Duncan, both originally from Virginia. Reared in Kentucky, November 14, 1837, he was married to Miss Matilda Lyne, a daughter of Thomas and Mary (Connelly) Lyne, of Woodford county. In 1840 he came to Missouri and settled in Shelby county in the spring of the following year. ...
 

1881 "The History of Jackson County, Missouri ... : containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches...history of Missouri, maps of Jackson County" pub. by Union Historical Co. (Los Angeles Public Library book 977.81 J13Hi; and FHL book 977.841 H2h and films 962,549 item 1 and 1,000,293 item 2)
      Pg.887, Blue Township: I.W. DUNCAN, Farmer and stock raiser, section 33, post-office Independence, was born in Nelson Co. KY, November 2, 1835, and was there reared on a farm, and partly educated in the common schools. He afterward attended the Central College of Danville, KY, graduating ... Sep. 1857, when he returned to his father's farm. There remained till July, 1873, when he immigrated to Jackson County ... He was married February 1, 1859, to Miss Susie Lee. She is a native of Boyle county, Kentucky, and was born December 27, 1841. They have had ten children, eight of whom are living: Ellis, Lee, Garnett, Robert W., Thomas G., Cameron, Mary E. and Annie C.
 

1896 "Memorial & Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson Co. MO" pub. by Lewis Pub. Co. (Los Angeles Public Library book 977.81 J13Me and FHL book 977.841 D3m and film 1,000,293 item 3)
      Pg.554: ZACH G. COOPER. ... He was born September 8, 1815, on the old family homestead in Nelson Co. KY. His father was John Cooper, a native of Loudoun Co. VA, and his grandfather, Benjamin Cooper, was a native of England. The mother of our subject, who born the maiden name of Mary Duncan, was born in Loudoun county, and was a daughter of Harry Duncan, of Virginia. Both families removed to Kentucky when nothing but a fort marked the site of the city of Louisville. They settled in Nelson county, where the father of our subject was married and cleared a farm, spending his remaining days thereon. Eleven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, of whom three are now living: Mrs. Miranda Dugan, of Nelson county, Kentucky, whose son Thomas now owns the old family homestead there; Zach G.; and Benjamin, a very wealthy planter living in Louisiana, ....
 

1883 "The History of Cass and Bates counties, Missouri : containing a history of these counties, their cities, towns; biographical sketches of their citizens, general and local statistics, history of Missouri" pub. by National Historical Co. (Los Angeles Public Library book 977.81 C34Hi, and FHL book 977.84 H2h, Vol.2)
      Pg.685-686, Cass Co., Dolan Twp: J.W. DUNCAN, farmer, section 22, is a native of Nelson County, Kentucky, and was born in 1829, being a son of Seth and Jane (Carter) Duncan. The former, originally from Martinsburgh [Berkeley Co.], Virginia, was born in February, 1800, and with his parents moved to Kentucky in 1805. He died May 16, 1849. His wife was also born in Nelson Co. KY, in 1800. She died January 16, 1849. They were married in 1822 and had a family of seven children: Thomas, William H., M.J., J.W., Stephen, John and R.C. The subject of this sketch was raised and educated in his native county, and began life for himself in 1849 as a farmer. In 1857 he went to Jackson Co. MO, and in the spring of 1870 came from there to Cass County, settling where he now resides. ... Mr. Duncan was married November 4, 1867, to Miss Lillie M. Anthony, a native of Morgan Co. MO, born in 1856. Her parents were William and Mellissa Anthony, Kentuckians by birth. Mrs. D. was raised and educated in Jackson Co. MO. They have four children: Rua C., Mary J., N.T. and Lucy M. They are both members of the Baptist Church.
 

1883 "The History of Henry and St. Clair Counties, Missouri : containing a history of these counties, their cities, towns ... biographical sketches ... statistics ..." pub. by National Historical Co. (FHL book 977.84 H2hh)
      Pg.569-70, Henry Co., Windsor Twp: WILLIAM L. DUNCAN was born February 18, 1828, in Boone Co. MO, twelve miles south of Columbia. His father, Samuel Duncan, a farmer by calling, was born in South Carolina, October 23, 1801, while his mother, formerly Parilee Bass, was born September 10, 1816, in Nashville, TN. They had four daughters and two sons, of whom there are living three daughters and two sons. When a child Samuel Duncan emigrated from his native state with his parents to Kentucky, locating near Lexington [Fayette Co.]. His wife had gone from Tennessee to Boone Co., Kentucky, while yet quite young, and there they were married. (MAD: married 1831 in Boone Co. MISSOURI, not KY) In an early day he was engaged in distilling in Boone Co. for several years ... until 1853. Then he disposed of his farm and came to Henry Co. MO ... until his death, October 30, 1882. His widow is still a resident of that place (village of Windsor). William L. Duncan ... in 1853 came to Henry County with his parents. ... enlisted as one of the Windsor Guards under Captain Gibbons (Civil War) ... He was at that time discharged on account of disability and went to Bloomfield, Nelson Co. KY, where he stayed until January, 1866. He was married January 3, 1866, to Miss Sarah A. McClaskey, of Nelson Co. KY. They have had two sons and a daughter, only one of whom, a son, is living and now residing with his parents. On coming to Henry County Mr. Duncan commenced farming with his father and continued with him for several years, when he returned to Kentucky and engaged in milling with the father-in-law. After a few years he returned to Windsor and again resumed farming. ... to Texas one year, returned to MO ca 1874. M.E. Church South, Democrat.
 

1894 "Memorial and genealogical record of southwest Texas : containing biographical histories and genealogical records of many leading men and prominent families" pub. by Goodspeed Brothers (Houston, TX, library book 976.4 M533; from Lucille Mehrkam 2/1984; and FHL book 976.4 D3mg)
      Pg.513, Wharton Co. TX: Hon. GREEN C. DUNCAN. There is such uniformity in the great body of men, that but little profit could result from the study of most of them. Occasionally an unusual character is developed, either physically, morally or intellectually, and so impresses itself upon the people within the reach of its influence that it deserves to be noted and studied. The subject of this sketch is such a character. He is a native Kentuckian, born near Bardstown, October 10, 1841, and the son of Green Duncan, whose father went to Kentucky from Virginia many years ago, cleared up land and became an extensive planter. Green Duncan, also a native of the blue grass state, was three times married, and one son, Henry C., born to the first union, is a resident of Kentucky, near Bardstown. Nancy Wilson, the second wife, was our subject's mother. A son and daughter was born to Mr. Duncan's third marriage, and they now reside on the old homestead. Mr. Duncan held many positions of trust and honor in his native state, serving in the legislature for some time, and especially made his influence felt when matters of moment were under consideration. His death occurred in 1869, when seventy-two years of age. He was a Clay Whig in politics and from the first was opposed to secession. In Center College, Danville, KY, our subject received his schooling, and left his books to enlist in the Confederate Army in 1861, a company going from Kentucky to Memphis in August or September of that year. At first he was in Col. Marshall Walker's Tennessee Regiment, and later in the Eighth Kentucky Mounted Infantry, joining General Forrest's Cavalry. He was promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant, and was captured at Island No. 10 and sent north, where he remained a prisoner from May 16 until September at Camp Chase and Johnson's Island. After being released he joined his command, and was with General Waul at Coffesville, Miss, Champion Hill, Jackson, Guntown, Brice's Cross Roads, Franklin, Nashville, and then went to North Carolina, but left the Confederate Army at Columbia, Miss, after the Battle of Selma, AL. During his service he had five horses shot from under him, but was never wounded. He rode horseback to Memphis, sold the horse there and went home to Kentucky. Soon after, coming to Texas to look after some landed interest that belonged to a member of the family, he was so favorably impressed with the appearance of the country, that he decided to make his home here. He resided on Caney Creek, in the lower part of Wharton County, for a few years, and then sold out and came to his present property. In 1872 he purchased 1,200 acres of land, now his home plantation, and he now has one of the loveliest home in the section. He has been trading in stock ever since locating here, and has driven and traded stock all over Texas and Mexico. In 1881 he formed a partnership with George H. Northington, and since then has done an extensive mercantile business. They own a ranch of 7,200 acres in Bernard, and another of 4,100 acres in Burnet County. This is one of the most substantial farms in the county. Mr. Duncan was elected to represent his county in the twenty-second session of the Legislature, and served on the committees of stock and stock-raising, roads and bridges, towns, cities and corporations, statistics, claims and accounts etc. July 11, 1872 he married Miss Mamie J. Bowie, a daughter of George Bowie, and five children have been given them: Matie, Harris, Vance, Bowie and Donald. Mrs. Duncan is a member of the Episcopal Church.
 

1914 "History of Texas and Texans" by Frank W. Johnson, Vol.1-5 (SUTRO book F386 J66 1914; CA State Library, Sutro Branch, and from Jeannine Wright 2/1992; FHL book 976.4 H2j)
      V.4 p.1823: JOHN T. DUNCAN, practiced law in Texas more than 35 years, home at La Grange. His great-grandfather Coleman Duncan from Loudon Co. VA to Nelson Co. KY in 1792, the ancestor of the branch now living in TX. John T. Duncan was born in Washington Co. TX in 1854; his parents were George J. and Elizabeth (Dallas) Duncan. His father was born 1810 near Louisville, KY, came to TX 1839, settled Washington Co. in March 1851; in 1880 moved to Milam Co. where he resided until his death in 1893. Elizabeth Dallas, born 1829 KY, died 1906; her parents were natives of PA, went from there to KY, then to TX in 1833 near Independence, Washington Co.; her father died in 1834 (MAD: her parents never named). In 1878 John T. Duncan was mayor of La Grange. On 11 Jan. 1881 he married Miss Genelle Harris, daughter of Ben T. Harris of Belleville, TX. The Duncans have three children: Josephine who married Leonard H. Dyer, a lawyer of New York City; Frankie who lives at home; Douglas Duncan, a lawyer at Belleville, married. (MAD: same article on pgs. 2283-2285 in 1916 edition)
 

1912 "Reminiscences of the Boys in Grey 1861-1865" (Texas) by Mamie Yeary (FHL film 1,000,598 item 1; pages 202-204; alphabetic order by surname)
      Forward: In offering to the public these "Confederate Reminiscences" my only apology is to place in permanent form, and in the very words of the participants, as far as practicable, the personal experiences of the "men behind the guns," the "boys in the line," ... Many interesting papers, too lengthy for the scope of this work, have been abridged to contain the most important parts. ... While editing the data so kindly sent me, I have entered fully into each skirmish, battle, march and campaign. ...
      Green C. Duncan, Wharton [Wharton Co.], TX; was born Oct. 10, 1841, near Bloomfield [Nelson Co.], KY. Enlisted in the Confederate Army in September, 1861, at Memphis [Shelby Co.], TN, as First Sergeant in Co. A, Marsh Walker's 41st TN Infantry; Frank Ragsdale first Captain and Marsh Walker, first Colonel. In September, 1862, the company was transferred to the 8th KY Inf., and made Co. K, Buford's Brigade, Loring's Division. In the spring of 1864 the brigade was mounted and transferred to N.R. Forrest's command as Lyon's Brigade and placed in Buford's Division. We served under Forrest the remainder of the war. Was never wounded, but had five horses shot; two killed and three wounded; all under me except one. I had just dismounted from him and was standing by his side when shot. On April 8, 1862, the brigade, with others, was surrendered by Gen. McCowan at Tiptonville, TN, near Island No. 10. I was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant and afterwards to First Lieutenant, which was my rank at the close of the war. Was in the battles of ...; Hood's retreat to TN River, from there to Selma, AL, March, 1865.
 

1892 "Portrait and biographical record of Montgomery and Bond counties, Illinois : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens..." pub. by Chapman Bros. (FHL film 1,000,507 item 3 and FHL film 825,593)
      Pg.124: Richard S.D. Roberts was born in Henry Co. KY on Sept. 15, 1822, and died Sept. 17, 1892 when two days past three score & ten ... prominent farmer of Bond Co., resided on Sec. 3, Mulberry Grove Twp. His father was an early settler of this county, came in 1822, then moved to Vanburensberg, Montgomery Co. for many years. The father of our subject was born Bardstown (Nelson Co.), KY, in 1780; in native state he married Sarah Simmons who was born in Henry Co. KY and died after her removal to Montgomery Co. IL. All of her 13 children grew to maturity and all married with one exception. Grandfather Simmons (not copied here) .... The grandfather of our subject, Benjamin Roberts, was a native of VA and came to KY at an early day, even before the great Daniel Boone ... The ancestry of the family was English-Welsh ... (MAD: no mention of Benjamin Robert's wife Anne Duncan from Culpeper Co. VA; reference given by Nancy Reba Roy in book on William Duncan the Elder)
 

1884 "History of Wayne and Clay Counties, Illinois" by Globe Pub. Co. (FHL book 977.379 H2; from index in "Saga of Southern IL" V.2 from Evelyn Sigler 3/1985)
      Pg.216-7: Clay Co. IL, Bible Grove Township. W.W. DUNCAN, physician, Bible Grove. Among the men who owe their success in life to their own energy and ability stands him whose name appears at the head of this sketch. He was born, December 10, 1829, in Nelson Co. KY. He is a son of James Duncan, a native of SC, and a farmer by occupation. The grandfather of our subject was William Duncan. He was a native of VA, of Scotch descent. The mother of our subject was Editha (McKay) Duncan, a native of Nelson Co. KY. Dr. Duncan was married, November 28, 1860, in Mason, Effingham Co. IL, to Miss Mary Ella White, born March 18, 1841, in Bond Co. IL. She is a daughter of William and Agnes (Johnson) White. He is a native of NC and she of TN. Four children are the result of this happy union, viz, William C., born January 31, 1863; Anna J., August 2, 1868; Mary Edith, February 19, 1871; and Charles Ed, June 23, 1877. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Duncan are religiously connected with the Baptist Church. The Doctor received his medical education in Louisville, KY, but is mainly self-educated. On October 30, 1861, Dr. Duncan settled in Georgetown, where he follows his noble profession, he having practiced over two years in KY and three years near Mason, Effingham Co. IL, previous to his coming here. He does not shun his work, and is one of that kind of physicians who ride themselves into a lucrative practice.
 

"History of Knox and Daviess Counties, Indiana : from the earliest time to the present, with biographical sketches, reminiscences, notes, etc., together with an extended history of the colonial days of Vincennes, and its progress down to the formation of the state government." by G Washington, Winthrop Sargent, F Bosseron, et al; pub. Chicago: Goodspeed Pub. Co., 1886, 914 pgs. (LH6260, HeritageQuest images 4/2007; FHL book 977.23 H2g and film 874,116 item 1)
      Knox Co. Pg.438-439: WILLIAM D. PIETY, one of the leading farmers of Washington Township, is a son of Thomas and Mary (Duncan) Piety. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, born in a British fort, and the first child born west of the Alleghany Mountains. ... In 1792 he and Miss Duncan were married in Kentucky. They were the parents of fourteen children - seven boys and seven girls - all of the former following the occupation of farming. Baptist Church until age about 30, then member of the Christian Church. In 1814 he left Kentucky for Sullivan County, Ind., and the following year came to Knox County, where he spent the remainder of his days. He lived 65 years, his wife 80. The subject of this sketch was born in Breckenridge County, Ky., in 1808 ... in 1830 he was married to Sally A. Threlkeld, born in Knox County, in 1811. Eleven children ... (MAD: mar. Nelson Co. KY per Rev. War Pension file)
 

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