"Andrew came to his farm (inherited it) in York county at the age of twenty. His neighbor was William Smith, Esq., whose daughter Ann he married. The Round Hill Church and graveyard grounds were donated by Andrew Duncan and Smith. They were its first ruling elders from 1770 and to their deaths they served. The organization of the Round Hill Church, now and for many years known as Hopewell, dates back to 1756. It occupies its third site and fourth building. Robert Cathcart, D.D., was its pastor from 1793 to 1834. He was born November 1759, died at York October 19, 1849.

The old Duncan farm house or at least a portion of it, and the barn are still in use. All of the children of Andrew Duncan were born on this farm. Andrew Duncan had a fair education, was a magistrate for many years, had a good library, was a man of intelligence and a useful and respected citizen. In person was of medium height, of a muscular frame, had grey-blue eyes, light complexion and dark hair, retained his vigor up to within a short time before he died. He was buried at Round Hill, within view of his old farm house near Cross Roads." Hugh Welch Duncan "The Duncan and Gibson Families" 1905

The land that he donated for the first church building & cemetery are up the hill from the current site of the church and the newer cemetery. Many of the old cemetery, as in the new cemetery, were related to Andrew Duncan by blood or marriage. A commemorative stone in the new cemetery lists Andrew Duncan and William Smith as Elders in the early church days. They are buried in the original cemetery site. There is a booklet that lists burials for both sites. There is no marker identifying Andrew Duncan as a Patriot of the American Revolution, but he is recognized as such by the Daughters of the American Revolution. His parents were James and Elizabeth Duncan. His 2nd wife, Elizabeth Andrews, was a full cousin of his first wife, Ann had 13 children, and Elizabeth had 4. Some are buried at Round Hill.

BIRTH: Adult baptism of Andrew in 1791.

DEED: York X 292

MARRIAGE:

DEATH: Based on Gibson and Duncan book and tombstone.

TOMBSTONE: Tombstone: Andrew Duncan d. Jan 18, 1828 age 77y 10m 8d Old Round Hill Cem. North Hopewell Twp.

SOLDIER: Amer. Rev. Patriot - Served in Amer. Rev. in 1777 per land record 4-21-1836.

WILL: Q-12: Will of Andrew Duncan, 24 Dec. 1827, of Hopewell Twp, York Co. PA, weak in body; my not leaving anything to my older children ... not ... from lack of affection but from their being already provided for; to my daughter Catherine wife of David Williamson $15; absolve my son-in-law Sampson Smith from payment of a note due me of $82.52; to Rebecca Livingstone, the girl who now lives with me, a bed and bedding; to my son Washington my writing desk; my books be appraised, the different branches of my family would take them at appraisement if they see proper with the exception of the family Bible and large Psalm Book which I bequeath to my wife Elizabeth; remainder to my wife Elizabeth and son Washington and daughter Ann Elizabeth to be equally divided, my wife to have the privilege of the house and plantation until Washington shall be of age, the boarding, clothing and schooling the two children and they affording her every assistance in their power; that if a majority of my executors and guardians think it best, they may sell the plantation before Washington shall be of age. Appoint wife Elizabeth and son Andrew executors and son William to be guardian of the two minor children. Wit. Robt. Cathcart, Frederick Flinchback. Probated 30 Jan. 1828. (FHL film 22,135)
Andrew Duncan, Hopewell Twp, 1828
Will $4.50
Inventory $6.00
Petition for guardian $3.00

DEED: 2Q-14: 31 March 1802, William Smith & wife to Andrew Duncan, Hopewell Twp
DEED: Andrew Duncan Sr. Esq. son in law of William Smith, Esq. deceased of Hopewell Twp, Andrew Duncan, Jr. and wife Margaret; John Duncan and wife Casia; Robert Duncan; Jonathan Duncan; David Williamson and wife Catharine (the said Andrew, John, Robert, Jonathan and Catharine being children of said Andrew Duncan Esq. and his wife Ann, who was a daughter of William Smith, deceased) sold to John Kelly and Robert Gemmill, also son-in-law of William Smith, deceased their interest in 60 acres called Friendship. DB 2X p. 292 York Co Jan. 16, 1813 rec. Mar. 18, 1813.

NOTE: Birth dates and names of Andrew Duncan and his children is given in the MGSB Vol. 40 No. 4 Fall 1999 p. 497-8 contributed by Christos Christou, Jr. based on records at the York County Heritage Trust. Also found an Article in newspaper about Andrew Duncan in April 1826 stating he supported Gen. Lafayette. Andrew Duncan and William Smith donated the grounds for the Round Hill Church and graveyard which is today called Hopewell Church. They served as elders from 1770 until their deaths. The old Duncan farm is where all the children were born. He was a muscular man of medium height and had grey-blue eyes, light complexion and dark hair per the Gibson and Duncan Book.

1906 "Historical & Biographical Sketch, One Branch of the Williamson Family, 1745-1906" by Rev. Robert Duncan Williamson (Library of Congress book CS71.W729 1906) Pg.14+: Chapter III. Mother's Ancestry and a Part of Her History. Catherine Duncan Williamson, our mother, was the youngest daughter but one of Andrew Duncan and Anne Smith. She was born in York Co. PA, July 11, 1788, about two miles from Cross Roads and three miles from the old Round Hill Presbyterian Church. Her grandfather and grandmother, James and Elizabeth Duncan, were natives of Ireland, of Scotch-Irish birth, and came to this country from the North of Ireland about the year 1748 or 1750, locating in the eastern part of PA in what was then known as Lancaster Co. They had four sons and two daughters, James, Robert, John and Andrew, and Mary and Elizabeth. Andrew Duncan, mother's father was born in York Co. PA March 10, 1750. He was the youngest son of James and Elizabeth Duncan of Chestnut Level, Lancaster Co. PA, near Piquea. James Duncan was no doubt the son of Andrew or William Duncan, who came into the country from Perthshire, Scotland, about 1722 or 1730. Andrew, William and Thomas were sons of William Duncan, and Margaret McMurdo of Dumfries, Scotland. William was a son of Rev. William of Perthshire, a martyr of 1690. The above seems to be our ancestry on mother's side of the house, and until disproved we accept it, and it is an ancestry of which we may well feel proud. Ann Smith, his wife, mother's mother, was born June 7, 1755, and died October 15, 1805, aged 50 years, 4 months and 8 days. Andrew Duncan and Anne Smith were married June 18, 1772. The first wife died October 15, 1805, when he was married the 2nd time to Elizabeth Andrews, June 27, 1809. The children of Andrew Duncan and Anne Smith ...

THE DUNCAN AND GIBSON FAMILIES by H. W. DUNCAN
ANDREW DUNCAN, SR. Born at Chestnut Level, Lancaster county, Pennsyl- vania, March 12, 1750, d. near Cross Roads, York county, January 18, 1828. Was twice married. His first wife, ANN to whom he was married June, 18, 1772 was b. Decem- ber 27, 1755, d. October 15, 1805. She was the daughter of William and Catherine Campbell Smith, of York county. His second wife ELIZABETH, was the daughter of James and Janet Campbell Andrews, of York county and a full cousin of the first wife ; their mothers were born in Scotland. The second marriage was June 27, 1809. This wife was born June 24, 1779 in York county and died at the home of her daughter Ann E. Andrews, in Crawford county, Ohio., December 20, 1853, bd. at Eden. Two sons and two daughters were the issue of this marriage. The children of the first wife were, William, James, Andrew, John, Robert, Elizabeth, b. November 2, 1775, d. August 16, 1777. Ann, d. in infancy, both bd. at Round Hill. One stone marks their grave. Jonathan, Elizabeth (2nd) and Catherine. The second wife was the mother of Washington, Janet who d. in infancy, Sampson, b. September 13, 1814, d. January 12, 1820 and Ann Elizabeth.

"Daily Gazette and Bulletin" Williamsport [Lycoming Co.], PA., June 29, 1895 (transcription by and from Kathy Cawley 1/2004) DUNCAN DEPARTMENT STORE. The largest business house of the kind in this vicinity. J.M. DUNCAN, manager of the DUNCAN DEPARTMENT STORE, 36 East Third Street, one of the largest houses of the kind in this section of the state, was born in Chanceford Township, York County, December 18, 1854. When he was very young his parents moved to Lancaster County. He attended the county schools and also the Millersville Normal. At the age of 14 years he entered a country store and for six years he followed that business, being employed at Marticville and Rawlinsville, during that time. After leaving the country stores he located in Lancaster city with George M. Steinman & Company, accepting the position of cashier and entry clerk. He remained with this firm three years and then became associated with the clothing firm of Myers & Rathton in the capacity of bookeeper. He remained with them for six years. In October 1885, Mr. Duncan came to this city and formed a co-partnership with J. W. Waldley under the firm name of Duncan & Waldley. This firm opened a five and ten cent store and by judicious advertising, careful management and apparent desire to please their patrons they built up a reputation upon the pedestal of which the present house firmly stands. The partnership was dissolved in February, 1894, and now Mr. Duncan manages the business. This store occupies the first, second and third floors and the basement of the building, 36 East Third Street. Like the store, the stock is extensive, and comprises such a variety of articles that it is the wonder of all visitors how track is kept of them. The basement is used as a storeroom for heavy goods and besides contains a complete line of express wagons, toy wheelbarrows, window and door screens. On the first floor is found house-furnishing goods, from a teaspoon to a refrigerator or gasoline stove. There also is their five and ten goods and the notion department, both of which are extensive and embrace a variety of goods, among which can be found anything desired in those lines from a pin to a pair of suspenders or an umbrella. Their crockery department is in the rear end and it is in this line that they make a special display. Crockery means all kinds of dishes and in this store you will find a confusing variety so vast in proportions as to elicit comment from the beholder. From single piece to set, the line is complete, and in heavy goods no better stock to select from could be desired. Tin, wood and willow ware are also kept. In tin they have from the toy dishes for the children to the largest size dish pan, while in willow can be secured anything from lunch to a market basket, and their line of wooden articles embrace everything from bowl to a bucket. Pictures and frames, fine china and bric-brac are on the second floor. the display of pictures would do credit to an art store. Among them can be found chromos, etchings, engravings, oil and water colors, while the subjects are those expressing sentiment and would with appiateness (sp) adorn the walls of any home. Fine china, the best quality, is displayed, the array being a very attactive one. An inspection is necessary to give one an idea of the line carried. On the third floor is the storage room. The Duncan Department Store is one of the best known houses in the city and bears an excellent reputation. A large corps of clerks give courteous attention to all who call. (KDC note: picture of J.M. Duncan included with article)
"Adams County News" Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Saturday, June 15, 1912 (from Kathy D. Cawley 3/2006) MADE GOOD IN THE WEST BLANTON DUNCAN, Circuit Clerk of the Courts and Recorder of Piatte County, Illinois, is in this section visiting relatives and friends. MR. DUNCAN is a son of SAMUEL H. DUNCAN, formerly of Abbotstown, and taught school in Union township, before going West about 20 years ago. MR. DUNCAN'S term as Circuit Clerk and Recorder will expire this year, but he has already been nominated for a second term of four years. (KDC: 1880 York Co. PA census, Blanton G. Duncan 8 PA w/Saml. & Kate Duncan)
OTHER SOURCES FOR INFORMATION
"Register of Marriages and Baptisms performed by Rev. John Cuthbertson, Covenant Minister" (1751-1791, Lancaster Co. PA) by Helen Fields, 1934 (FHL film 48,224, from Charles A. Duncan 10/1987) See this source for some references in Adams , Cumberland , Dauphin , Lancaster , Northumberland and York Co. PA.

1905 "The Duncan and Gibson Families" by Hugh Welch Duncan
(FHL book 929.273 D912d and film 1,303,260 item 14) The book contains information on James Duncan who lived at Chestnut Level, York Co. PA, died prior to 1770, wife Elizabeth; children: Robert lived in Lower Chanceford, York Co. PA; John settled in Fairfield Co. OH; James settled in Beaver Co. PA; Andrew Duncan Sr. of York Co. PA; Mary married Joseph Reed of Lower Chanceford, York Co. PA; and Elizabeth married Mr. Yocum and lived near Slate Ridge, MD. The book also gives much information about the children and grandchildren.

1906 "Historical & Biographical Sketch, One Branch of the Williamson Family, 1745-1906" by Rev. Robert Duncan Williamson (Library of Congress book CS71.W729 1906) Pg.14+: Chapter III. Mother's Ancestry and a Part of Her History. Catherine Duncan Williamson, our mother, was the youngest daughter but one of Andrew Duncan and Anne Smith. She was born in York Co. PA, July 11, 1788, about two miles from Cross Roads and three miles from the old Round Hill Presbyterian Church. Her grandfather and grandmother, James and Elizabeth Duncan, were natives of Ireland, of Scotch-Irish birth, and came to this country from the North of Ireland about the year 1748 or 1750, locating in the eastern part of PA in what was then known as Lancaster Co. They had four sons and two daughters, James, Robert, John and Andrew, and Mary and Elizabeth. Andrew Duncan, mother's father was born in York Co. PA March 10, 1750. He was the youngest son of James and Elizabeth Duncan of Chestnut Level, Lancaster Co. PA, near Piquea. James Duncan was no doubt the son of Andrew or William Duncan, who came into the country from Perthshire, Scotland, about 1722 or 1730. Andrew, William and Thomas were sons of William Duncan, and Margaret McMurdo of Dumfries, Scotland. William was a son of Rev. William of Perthshire, a martyr of 1690. The above seems to be our ancestry on mother's side of the house, and until disproved we accept it, and it is an ancestry of which we may well feel proud. Ann Smith, his wife, mother's mother, was born June 7, 1755, and died October 15, 1805, aged 50 years, 4 months and 8 days. Andrew Duncan and Anne Smith were married June 18, 1772. The first wife died October 15, 1805, when he was married the 2nd time to Elizabeth Andrews, June 27, 1809....

His descendant Guy Almony Jr. has him approved in the Sons of the American Revolution.
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