Duncan research files of
Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson
the Genealogy Bug
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1860 Atascosa Co. TX Census No Duncan indexed
1870 Atascosa Co. TX Census (ages plainly written)
Pleasanton
Pg.170, #30-30, DUNCAN, John R. 47 MS ("Mississippi") (white) farmer $0-$0
Mary 36 MO ("Missouri")
Francis M. (m) 12, Edward M. 7 TX
James 5 TX
(MAD: John R. Duncan 29 MS in 1860 San Saba Co. TX census)
1860 Bosque Co. TX Census
Meridian P.O.
Pg.50, #257-260, Geo. BIBLE 22 TN wagoner $0-$500
Mary 18 TN
Chas. C. DUNCOMB 30 NY stock h. $1125-$915
1870 Bosque Co. TX Census
P.O. Meridian
Pg.394, #411-411, DUNKIN, John 23 TX farmer $0-$300
Allice 25 MS keeps H.
Timothy 7 TX
Robert 1 TX
1860 Burnet Co. TX Census
No Duncan indexed
1870 Burnet Co. TX Census
Precinct 4
Pg.264, #536-536, DUNKIN, Renny (m) 38 IN farmer $0-$500
Mary J. 49 KY keeping house
Felix (m) 17 MO works on farm
Mary 13 IA
William 13 IA works on farm
Chattie (f) 9 IN
Rachel 7 IN
David 2 IL
FAWLER, John 18 MO works on farm
(MAD: 1860 Cedar Co. MO census; Sarah Duncan 19 MO d. 1/1870 of fever; from 1870 mortality schedule)
1988 "Story of Bell Co. TX" Vol.1, by Bell Co. Historical Commission (FHL book 976.4287 H2L v.1)
Pg.483 contains an article about William Alexander Duncan (June 4, 1854 - Jan. 6, 1946), a native of AR, married Susan Jane Ogle Feris (July 4, 1854 - Sept. 27, 1920) a native of Utah. Duncan had moved to Oatmeal in Burnet Co. TX from AR at age 9, after marriage he and Susan moved to Williamson Co., then to the Okay community near Ivy Gap in west Bell Co. about 1901.
1860-1870 Comanche Co. TX Census
No Duncan indexed
Some early Duncans in Comanche Co. TX:
John Duncan, bef. 1860, had Bounty Land grant and Script Grant in Comanche Co. TX (listed on pg.350, "Abstract of Titled and Patented Lands Compiled From the Records of the General Land Office of the State of Texas" published in Austin in 1860, and indexed by Paul Campbell; published in Vol.3#2 "Texas Heritage Quarterly," from Lucille Mehrkam 2/1984 and CA State Library, Sutro Branch, book F385 T48).
1880 Crosby Co. TX Census No Duncan indexed
Pension Index Card File, alphabetical; of the Veterans Administrative Contact and Administration Services, Admin. Operations Services, 1861-1934; Duff to A-J Duncan (negative FHL film 540,888, some cards very faint); Joseph Duncan to Dunn (positive FHL film 540,889, some cards very dark)
Cataloged under Civil War, 1861-1865, pensions, indexes; does not say if Confederate or Federal, but probably Federal. Negative film, some cards much too faint or dark to read, some cards blurred or faded, particularly the service unit and the dates of application. Most of the very faint or dark cards were in a slightly different format, with space for years enlisted and discharged which were sometimes filled in. Many of these were for service in later years, although one or two were for service ca 1866.
Name of soldier, alias, name of dependent widow or minor, service (military unit or units), date of filing, class (invalid or widow or minor or other), Application #, Certificate #, state from which filed (sometimes blank), attorney (sometimes blank, MAD: did not usually copy), remarks. Sometimes the "Invalid" or "Widow" class had an "s" added to it before the application #; occasionally the area for the service information included a circled "S". The minor's name was frequently that of the guardian rather than the minor.
The military unit was frequently the Company Letter, the Regiment Number, sometimes US Vet Vol Inf. (US Veteran Volunteer Infantry), L.A. (Light Artillery), H.A. (Heavy Artillery), US C Inf (US Colored? Infantry), Cav. (Cavalry), Mil. Guards, V.R.C. (?Volunteer Reserve Corps?), etc. Sometimes there were several service units given.
Cards appear to be arranged by the last name, first name, middle initial if any, and state (including "US") of service.
Duncan, James R., widow Duncan, Emma; B 47 MO Inf.; 1900 July 12, Invalid Appl. #1251311, Cert. #1023422, Tex.; 1920 Feb. 20, Widow Appl. #1152899, no cert., Okla; remarks C2550080. (MAD: indexed 1900 Crosby Co. TX, b.1846 MO, Emma E. b.1863 TX; 1910 Beckham Co. OK)
1860 DeWitt Co. TX Census (and from Jean Walker 7/28/1984
Pg.460, #65-65, J. Clark RIDLEY 49 TN farmer $15000-$12000
Levonia C. 35 TN
Pg.460, #66-66, G.C. DUNCAN (m) 28 VA farmer $0-$2500
Adelia (f) 24 AL (not mar/in/year)
(MAD: see Liberty Co. TX Civil War records; born Buckingham Co. VA)
Pg.460, #67-67, L.C. FUDGE (m) 25 AL merchant $0-$300
Bettie C. 17 MS mar/in/year
1870 DeWitt Co. TX Census
Precinct 2, P.O. Clinton
Pg.235, #83-83, DUNCAN, Stephen 55 NC BLACK farmer on the shares $0-$0
Leah (f) 40 GA BLACK farm hand
Pg.235, #84-84, SANDERS, Cynthia (f) 15 TX BLACK farm hand
Huston (m) 13 TX BLACK farm hand
DUNCAN, Mary 10 TX BLACK at home
Sarah 8, Columbus (m) 5, Martha 6/12 TX b.Dec. BLACKS
1880 Dickens Co. TX Census
No Duncan indexed
1930 "TX Under Many Flags" by Clarence Ray Wharton, 5 Vols. (FHL film 1,000,594 item 4)
Vol.IV, pg.169: contains a biographical sketch of Walter J. Duncan, living at Roaring Springs, Motley Co. TX, born at Salem [Forsyth Co.], NC, 22 Feb. 1842, son of the late John Duncan b.VA and wife Kate Jones b.NC where they married and John Duncan died; she then to Grayson Co. TX, lived Runnels Co. TX where she died; Walter J. Duncan to Grayson Co. TX 1870, to Jack Co. TX 1885, to Dickens Co. 1890. "Mr. Duncan's paternal grandfather was born in Scotland and was young when he accompanied his father, Peter F. Duncan, to America, where the family home was established in VA." The article gives much more on the family of Walter J. Duncan. (MAD: 1870 Pettis Co. MO census; see Grayson Co. TX)
1850-1860 El Paso Co. TX Census
No Duncan indexed
1870 El Paso Co. TX Census
Fort Quitman
Pg.410, #14-14, WALKER, Lewis 20 AL MULATTO restaurant keeper $0-$1500
& other single men, MULATTOS
DUNCAN, Andrew 21 TN BLACK cook
Pg.413, Garrison -- several pages of soldiers, mostly BLACK, a few MULATTOS
DUNCAN, William 26 MS BLACK soldier
1860 Freestone Co. TX Census
Fairfield
Pg.414, #445-452, A.E. DUNCAN (m) 28 AL farmer $641-731
Martha 28 GA
Mary MULLINS 11, John W. 8 AR
Elizabeth 6 TX
A.E. DUNCAN Jr. (m) 4, Harriet 1 TX
(MAD: Abijah E. Duncan from 1850 Marion Co. AL census; 1870 and 1880 San Saba Co. TX census)
Some early Duncans in Freestone Co. TX:
Green Duncan, 7 Nov. 1849, received bounty warrant #561 for 320 acres for service from 1 Oct. 1836 to 12 Jan. 1837; 160 acres in Falls Co. were patented to John W. McDaniel, assignee, on 17 March 1874; 80 acres in Freestone Co. were patented to F.R. Compton, assignee, on 14 Aug. 1860; 50 acres in Freestone Co. were patented to C. Gorman, assignee, on 2 July 1875; and 30 acres in Limestone Co. were patented to J.B. Tyus, assignee, on 19 Feb 1866. ("Bounty and Donation Land Grants of Texas 1835-1888" by Thomas Lloyd Miller, 1967, for service between 1835 and 1846, from records of the TX General Land Office; from Lucille Mehrkam 1984).
1860-1880 Frio Co. TX Census
No Duncan indexed
"A Twentieth century history of southwest Texas" by William Barret Travis; pub. Chicago: Lewis Pub. Co., 1907, 1313 pgs. (LH11946, HeritageQuest images 5/2007; FHL film 1,000,601 items 1-2)
Vol.II, pg.205: BEN DUNCAN is not only one of the brave pioneers who did a bold and faithful part in snatching Texas from the hands of the Indians and desperadoes who infested its soil in the early days, but has brought himself to a substantial condition of prosperity, brightened with honor and affection. He was born in Gonzales county, this state, in 1838, was reared on the frontier and remained to be a large factor in the preservation of law and the development of the county into civilized and modern communities. In 1856, then eighteen years of age, he came to the vicinity of his present home in Frio county, and has therefore been a resident of his locality for more than half a century.
Mr. Duncan is one of the small guard of old frontiersmen still living, and certainly none of that band have had a more typical experience. ... Ben Duncan has always been a stockman, but of late years has taken up such other interests as general farming and the raising of bees. He owns a fine ranch four miles north of Moore, Medina county, as well as other lands, and has a fine business block in town, where he lives and enjoys a still active life. At one time he had extensive cattle interests in Arizona, in addition to those in Texas. (MAD: nothing said about a wife and children)
1850-1880 Gillespie Co. TX Census
No Duncan indexed
1920 CENSUS, JUSTICE PCT. 5, GILLESPIE COUNTY, TEXAS (from Kathy D. Cawley 2/2006)
S.D.# 16, E.D.# 106, PAGE# 247B, IMAGE 2 OF 8
14-14
DUNCAN,
HIRAM T., HEAD, RENTS, M/W, AGE 65, M'd., TX./TN./MO., MANAGER/STOCK RANCH
(KDC: also in 1920 Llano Co. TX census)
1850-1870 Jasper Co. TX Census
No Duncan indexed
Some early Duncans in Jasper Co. TX:
G.W. Duncan, bef. 1860, had Land Grant Script for land in Jasper Co. TX (listed on pg.817, "Abstract of Titled and Patented Lands Compiled From the Records of the General Land Office of the State of Texas" published in Austin in 1860, and indexed by Paul Campbell; published in Vol.3#2 "Texas Heritage Quarterly," from Lucille Mehrkam 2/1984 and CA State Library, Sutro Branch, book F385 T48)
Abram Duncan, 9 Nov. 1868, mar. Sarah A. Shelby
1860 Karnes Co. TX Census
No Duncan indexed
1870 Karnes Co. TX Census
Northern District, P.O. Karnes
Pg.20, #8-9, DUNKAN, Charles? 20 TX (white) Domest. Servt $0-$0
Mary 15 TX house keeps
James 13 TX servant
John 10 TX
William 8 TX
Allis (f) 6 TX
(MAD: indexed Charles Dunkan, but cannot read well)
1930 Lubbock Co. TX Census (HeritageQuest image 5/2009)
Justice Precinct 5, Southwest Part, ED 152-28, SD 7, April 18, Sheet 1B
Pg.425, #8-8 DUNCAN, George W., head, R(ent), $25?, no, M/W, age 39, Mar., [age at first marriage:] 29, [education:] no yes, Alabama, Alabama, Alabama, proprietor, blacksmithy
Ora, wife, f/w, age 29, mar., age at first marriage: 19, no, yes, Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky
Ruby M., daughter, f/w, 9, single, yes/yes, Texas, Alabama, Texas
William F., son, m/w, 7, single, yes/(erased), Texas, Alabama, Texas
James A., son, m/w, 5, single, no, (erased), Texas, Alabama, Texas
?John D., son, m/w, 10/12, single, no, (erased), Texas, Alabama, Texas
1860-1880 Mason Co. TX Census
No Duncan indexed
Index to TX Confederate Pension Records (from Lucille Mehrkam 10/1983)
Application, Name, County, Book
02773, Duncan, Mary A., Mason, 1
1860 McMullen Co. TX Census
No Duncan indexed
Some early Duncans in McMullen Co. TX:
Charles R. Duncan, 1836-1837, had Bounty Grant for land in Colorado Co. TX and in Lavaca Co. TX, and 2nd Class Grant for land in McMullen Co. TX for immigrating between 3/1/1836 and 10/1/1837 (listed on pg.332, 924, and 1054, "Abstract of Titled and Patented Lands Compiled From the Records of the General Land Office of the State of Texas" published in Austin in 1860, and indexed by Paul Campbell; published in Vol.3#2 "Texas Heritage Quarterly," from Lucille Mehrkam 2/1984 and CA State Library, Sutro Branch, book F385 T48). Charles R. Duncan received bounty warrant #7090 for 640 acres on 30 Jan. 1839 for service from 6/10 to 12/10/1836, 640 acres were patented to him on 25 May 1847; Patent #134 Vol.1 Abstract 180, GLO file ? 40 ("Bounty and Donation Land Grants of Texas 1835-1888" by Thomas Lloyd Miller, 1967, for service between 1835 and 1846, from records of the TX General Land Office; from Lucille Mehrkam 1984). (MAD: 1850 Washington Co. TX census)
Some early Duncans in Morris Co. TX:
James W. Duncan, 1859-1861, had fallen with Fannin; his heirs received bounty warrants; 29 Oct. 1859, his heirs received bounty warrant #134 for 960 acres; 320 acres in Marion Co. patented to the heirs on 1/18/1869, 40.75 acres in Cass Co. on 5/2/1871, 81.66 acres in Marion Co. on 3/4/1875, 234.5 acres in Morris Co. on 1/24/1906, and 278.8 acres in Red River Co. on 6/27/1868. On 14 Dec. 1861, his heirs received bounty warrant #365 for 960 acres; 300 acres in Cass Co. patented to heirs on 5/19/1869, 157 acres in Morris Co. on 4/23/1869, 503 acres in Franklin Co. on 3/1/1871. ("Bounty and Donation Land Grants of Texas 1835-1888" by Thomas Lloyd Miller, 1967, for service between 1835 and 1846, from records of the TX General Land Office; from Lucille Mehrkam 1984). (MAD: see deeds in Franklin Co. TX for heirs)
Morris Co. TX Deed Index 1860-1934 (FHL films 1,435,333 part 4, and 1,435,334 part 1)
No Duncan
1930 "TX Under Many Flags" by Clarence Ray Wharton, 5 Vols. (FHL film 1,000,594 item 4)
Vol.IV, pg.169: contains a biographical sketch of Walter J. Duncan, living at Roaring Springs, Motley Co. TX, born at Salem [Forsyth Co.], NC, 22 Feb. 1842, son of the late John Duncan b.VA and wife Kate Jones b.NC where they married and John Duncan died; she then to Grayson Co. TX, lived Runnels Co. TX where she died; Walter J. Duncan to Grayson Co. TX 1870, to Jack Co. TX 1885, to Dickens Co. 1890. "Mr. Duncan's paternal grandfather was born in Scotland and was young when he accompanied his father, Peter F. Duncan, to America, where the family home was established in VA." The article gives much more on the family of Walter J. Duncan. (MAD: 1870 Pettis Co. MO census; see Grayson Co. TX)
1880 Oldham Co. TX Census
No Duncan indexed
"Oldham Co. [TX] 1881-1981" by Oldham Co. Historical Commission, 1981 (Houston, TX, Library book 976.4824 O44 OLDHAM; from Lucille Mehrkam 6/1984)
This book contains an article by Berniece Boydston on the family of Eugene E. and Nellie Duncan, from IL to TX in 1907, mar. 68 years, he died 9/18/1964, she died 10/30/1974.
1860-1880 Palo Pinto Co. TX Census
No Duncan indexed
Some early Duncans in Palo Pinto Co. TX:
Jas. Dunkin, bef. 1860, deceased, had Bounty grant for land in Palo Pinto Co. (listed on pg.1171, "Abstract of Titled and Patented Lands Compiled From the Records of the General Land Office of the State of Texas" published in Austin in 1860, and indexed by Paul Campbell; published in Vol.3#2 "Texas Heritage Quarterly," from Lucille Mehrkam 2/1984 and CA State Library, Sutro Branch, book F385 T48)
1850-1860 Presidio Co. TX Census
No Duncan indexed
1870 Presidio Co. TX Census
Fort Stockton
Pg.541, Garrison with many soldiers, most BLACK or MULATTO
DUNCAN, Thomas 21 SC BLACK soldier
Widow's Application for a Pension; Mrs. Jennie Duncan, Reagan Co., TX, filed July 5, 1934; rejected, not a Confederate Soldier. From holdings of TX State Archives. (copy from Karen S. Collins 11/20/1994)
Application in Reagan Co. TX, Mrs. Jennie Duncan, widow of William Moses (Dick) Duncan, decd, who died 16 Feb. 1922 in Refugio Co. TX; I have not remarried; we were married 8 June 1870 in Lampassas Co. TX; he was honorably discharged Nov. 15, 1872; I have been a resident of this State since 14 Nov. 1851, age 83, born Nov. 14, 1851; lived at present residence 6 months, P.O. Best, TX; P.O. of husband at time of enlistment was Llano, TX, served 60 days, enlisted Sept. 13, 1872, discharged Nov. 15, 1872; in Co. N, Minute Men, San Saba Co., Capt. William H. Ledbetter Commanding, served during year 1872 - Cavalry, Frontier Guards; race White. /s/ Jennie Duncan, 23 June 1934. Witnesses A.W. Billingsly and F.M. Pistole who knew the applicant; and E.L. Moore who knew that Dick Duncan fought Indians and served as a Ranger in the protection of the Texas Frontier during the year 1872 and lived as a neighbor to him in Llano Co. and knew him long before his fighting the Indians and afterwards.
Application rejected because not Confederate Service; application was made thinking that she was entitled to a pension since her husband fought Indians; 7/3/1934, Mrs. Duncan is very old and feeble and without funds.
1880 Rockwall Co. TX Census
E.D. 30, pg.1, SD 3, Justice Prect. #1, Rockwall Village
Pg.590B, #12-12, DUNKAN, Caswell (m) 73 KY mar. farmer (blank-blank)
Joysie (f) 67 KY wife keeping house NC NC
(MAD: 1850 Howard Co. MO census; 1860 Kaufman Co. TX census; Caswell Duncan, 6/17/1806 - 6/13/1888, and Joysey Duncan, wife of Caswell, 5/8/1813 - 5/27/1892, bur. Rockwall Cemetery, from "Cemeteries Inscriptions of Rockwall Co. TX" by Sandra Haney Tedford, ca 1979, from Lucille Mehrkam 6/1984; FHL book 976.4278 V3t)
1930 "TX Under Many Flags" by Clarence Ray Wharton, 5 Vols. (FHL film 1,000,594 item 4)
Vol.IV, pg.169: contains a biographical sketch of Walter J. Duncan, living at Roaring Springs, Motley Co. TX, born at Salem [Forsyth Co.], NC, 22 Feb. 1842, son of the late John Duncan b.VA and wife Kate Jones b.NC where they married and John Duncan died; she then to Grayson Co. TX, lived Runnels Co. TX where she died; Walter J. Duncan to Grayson Co. TX 1870, to Jack Co. TX 1885, to Dickens Co. 1890. "Mr. Duncan's paternal grandfather was born in Scotland and was young when he accompanied his father, Peter F. Duncan, to America, where the family home was established in VA." The article gives much more on the family of Walter J. Duncan. (MAD: 1870 Pettis Co. MO census; see Grayson Co. TX)
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