The spelling for the name Duncan or Dunkin is written with both spellings. The spelling seems to change from generation to generation, brother to brother or spouse to spouse. Jim's four sons and spouse used the spelling "Duncan".
Texas Marriage Record, Burleson County, list Andrew J. Duncan to Margaret Gregory, married 23 February 1860, certificate recorded 10 April 1860.
1870 Burleson County, Blue Branch Post Office, dated 25 August 1870 lists Andrew J. Duncan age 35, born Georgia; Margaret Duncan age 31 born Alabama; George W. Duncan age 08 born Texas; Charles L. Duncan age 06 born Texas; and Samuel R. Duncan age 03 born Texas.
James Wesley born in Coryell County, Texas was the youngest of four sons born to the marriage of Andrew Jackson Dunkin (son of Matthew Duncan and Hannah Willis Dunkin) and Margaret Gregory (daughter of Jessy and Thyzie Gregory). The family moved to Bastrop County when Jim was six-months old. Jim's mother Margaret Gregory died in early 1873. Jim's father remarried Mattie Cook in Bastrop County, Texas in April 1875.
1880 Precinct 8, Bastrop, Texas list James W. Duncan living in household of his father Andrew Duncan age 47 born Alabama and step-mother Martha Cook Duncan age 27; George W. age 17, Charles Duncan age 16, Samuel Duncan age 14, James W. age 07 born Texas. Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 8, Bastrop, Texas
Jim's father Andrew J. Dunkin died in November 1883. Both parents buried in this cemetery.
Mr. J. W. Dunkin married Miss Lee Fitzpatrick in Bastrop County, Texas December 22, 1893. There were four boys born to this marriage, Aubry, Newell, Emzy, and Gordon. All four sons used the spelling Duncan.
The 1900 Census for James Wesley Duncan and his wife Leola Duncan and sons has not been located.
1910 Justice Precinct 7, McCulloch, Texas lists J W Duncan age 37; Leola Duncan 35; Aubrey Duncan age 14; Newell Duncan age 12; Emza Duncan age 10; Gordon Duncan 2 [3].
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, McCulloch, Texas.
THE ELGIN COURIER
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28,1918
MCDADE February 26, 1918
DEATH OF JIM DUNCAN
OBITUARY
After a short period of failing health and one week's illness of complications James W. Dunkin slept quietly into death at his home in Bastrop County, Texas aged forty-five years, seven months and two days. He was born in Coryell County, Texas, came with his parents to Bastop County when six months old and made this his home the remainder of his life. A man of high character, pleasant and congenial, gentle and courageous, and a devout christian.
In the year 1893 he was married to Miss Leola Fitzpatrick. His widow and family of four sons, Aubrey, Newell, Emsy and Gordon, survive him.
About eighteen years ago Mr. Dunkin joined the Baptist Church and was ever an active and devoted member. He was for many years steward of the congregation, and Supertiendent of the Sunday School, filling both positions with that quiet dignity, which so well qualified him for the offices.
His religious life was marked by a simple childlike trust, walking humbly before God and trying in all things to perform the duty that was before him. It can be truthfully said and justly that he was a good man, a man who lived up to the ideals of conduct that made him a power in his community for the accomplishments of those things that promote social, moral and religious betterment. Among his relatives and friends his life, deeds and character will always stand as the best monument to his memory.
Besides the widow and four sons, he is survived by three brothers, George, Charley and Sam Dunkin.
Mr. Dunkin was buried in Oak Hill cemetery according to the rites of the church and with Woodmen of the World honors.
"To live in hearts we leave behind
Is not to die" A Friend
Texas Marriage Record, Burleson County, list Andrew J. Duncan to Margaret Gregory, married 23 February 1860, certificate recorded 10 April 1860.
1870 Burleson County, Blue Branch Post Office, dated 25 August 1870 lists Andrew J. Duncan age 35, born Georgia; Margaret Duncan age 31 born Alabama; George W. Duncan age 08 born Texas; Charles L. Duncan age 06 born Texas; and Samuel R. Duncan age 03 born Texas.
James Wesley born in Coryell County, Texas was the youngest of four sons born to the marriage of Andrew Jackson Dunkin (son of Matthew Duncan and Hannah Willis Dunkin) and Margaret Gregory (daughter of Jessy and Thyzie Gregory). The family moved to Bastrop County when Jim was six-months old. Jim's mother Margaret Gregory died in early 1873. Jim's father remarried Mattie Cook in Bastrop County, Texas in April 1875.
1880 Precinct 8, Bastrop, Texas list James W. Duncan living in household of his father Andrew Duncan age 47 born Alabama and step-mother Martha Cook Duncan age 27; George W. age 17, Charles Duncan age 16, Samuel Duncan age 14, James W. age 07 born Texas. Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 8, Bastrop, Texas
Jim's father Andrew J. Dunkin died in November 1883. Both parents buried in this cemetery.
Mr. J. W. Dunkin married Miss Lee Fitzpatrick in Bastrop County, Texas December 22, 1893. There were four boys born to this marriage, Aubry, Newell, Emzy, and Gordon. All four sons used the spelling Duncan.
The 1900 Census for James Wesley Duncan and his wife Leola Duncan and sons has not been located.
1910 Justice Precinct 7, McCulloch, Texas lists J W Duncan age 37; Leola Duncan 35; Aubrey Duncan age 14; Newell Duncan age 12; Emza Duncan age 10; Gordon Duncan 2 [3].
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, McCulloch, Texas.
THE ELGIN COURIER
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28,1918
MCDADE February 26, 1918
DEATH OF JIM DUNCAN
OBITUARY
After a short period of failing health and one week's illness of complications James W. Dunkin slept quietly into death at his home in Bastrop County, Texas aged forty-five years, seven months and two days. He was born in Coryell County, Texas, came with his parents to Bastop County when six months old and made this his home the remainder of his life. A man of high character, pleasant and congenial, gentle and courageous, and a devout christian.
In the year 1893 he was married to Miss Leola Fitzpatrick. His widow and family of four sons, Aubrey, Newell, Emsy and Gordon, survive him.
About eighteen years ago Mr. Dunkin joined the Baptist Church and was ever an active and devoted member. He was for many years steward of the congregation, and Supertiendent of the Sunday School, filling both positions with that quiet dignity, which so well qualified him for the offices.
His religious life was marked by a simple childlike trust, walking humbly before God and trying in all things to perform the duty that was before him. It can be truthfully said and justly that he was a good man, a man who lived up to the ideals of conduct that made him a power in his community for the accomplishments of those things that promote social, moral and religious betterment. Among his relatives and friends his life, deeds and character will always stand as the best monument to his memory.
Besides the widow and four sons, he is survived by three brothers, George, Charley and Sam Dunkin.
Mr. Dunkin was buried in Oak Hill cemetery according to the rites of the church and with Woodmen of the World honors.
"To live in hearts we leave behind
Is not to die" A Friend
The spelling for the name Duncan or Dunkin is written with both spellings. The spelling seems to change from generation to generation, brother to brother or spouse to spouse. Jim's four sons and spouse used the spelling "Duncan".
Texas Marriage Record, Burleson County, list Andrew J. Duncan to Margaret Gregory, married 23 February 1860, certificate recorded 10 April 1860.
1870 Burleson County, Blue Branch Post Office, dated 25 August 1870 lists Andrew J. Duncan age 35, born Georgia; Margaret Duncan age 31 born Alabama; George W. Duncan age 08 born Texas; Charles L. Duncan age 06 born Texas; and Samuel R. Duncan age 03 born Texas.
James Wesley born in Coryell County, Texas was the youngest of four sons born to the marriage of Andrew Jackson Dunkin (son of Matthew Duncan and Hannah Willis Dunkin) and Margaret Gregory (daughter of Jessy and Thyzie Gregory). The family moved to Bastrop County when Jim was six-months old. Jim's mother Margaret Gregory died in early 1873. Jim's father remarried Mattie Cook in Bastrop County, Texas in April 1875.
1880 Precinct 8, Bastrop, Texas list James W. Duncan living in household of his father Andrew Duncan age 47 born Alabama and step-mother Martha Cook Duncan age 27; George W. age 17, Charles Duncan age 16, Samuel Duncan age 14, James W. age 07 born Texas. Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 8, Bastrop, Texas
Jim's father Andrew J. Dunkin died in November 1883. Both parents buried in this cemetery.
Mr. J. W. Dunkin married Miss Lee Fitzpatrick in Bastrop County, Texas December 22, 1893. There were four boys born to this marriage, Aubry, Newell, Emzy, and Gordon. All four sons used the spelling Duncan.
The 1900 Census for James Wesley Duncan and his wife Leola Duncan and sons has not been located.
1910 Justice Precinct 7, McCulloch, Texas lists J W Duncan age 37; Leola Duncan 35; Aubrey Duncan age 14; Newell Duncan age 12; Emza Duncan age 10; Gordon Duncan 2 [3].
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, McCulloch, Texas.
THE ELGIN COURIER
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28,1918
MCDADE February 26, 1918
DEATH OF JIM DUNCAN
OBITUARY
After a short period of failing health and one week's illness of complications James W. Dunkin slept quietly into death at his home in Bastrop County, Texas aged forty-five years, seven months and two days. He was born in Coryell County, Texas, came with his parents to Bastop County when six months old and made this his home the remainder of his life. A man of high character, pleasant and congenial, gentle and courageous, and a devout christian.
In the year 1893 he was married to Miss Leola Fitzpatrick. His widow and family of four sons, Aubrey, Newell, Emsy and Gordon, survive him.
About eighteen years ago Mr. Dunkin joined the Baptist Church and was ever an active and devoted member. He was for many years steward of the congregation, and Supertiendent of the Sunday School, filling both positions with that quiet dignity, which so well qualified him for the offices.
His religious life was marked by a simple childlike trust, walking humbly before God and trying in all things to perform the duty that was before him. It can be truthfully said and justly that he was a good man, a man who lived up to the ideals of conduct that made him a power in his community for the accomplishments of those things that promote social, moral and religious betterment. Among his relatives and friends his life, deeds and character will always stand as the best monument to his memory.
Besides the widow and four sons, he is survived by three brothers, George, Charley and Sam Dunkin.
Mr. Dunkin was buried in Oak Hill cemetery according to the rites of the church and with Woodmen of the World honors.
"To live in hearts we leave behind
Is not to die" A Friend
Texas Marriage Record, Burleson County, list Andrew J. Duncan to Margaret Gregory, married 23 February 1860, certificate recorded 10 April 1860.
1870 Burleson County, Blue Branch Post Office, dated 25 August 1870 lists Andrew J. Duncan age 35, born Georgia; Margaret Duncan age 31 born Alabama; George W. Duncan age 08 born Texas; Charles L. Duncan age 06 born Texas; and Samuel R. Duncan age 03 born Texas.
James Wesley born in Coryell County, Texas was the youngest of four sons born to the marriage of Andrew Jackson Dunkin (son of Matthew Duncan and Hannah Willis Dunkin) and Margaret Gregory (daughter of Jessy and Thyzie Gregory). The family moved to Bastrop County when Jim was six-months old. Jim's mother Margaret Gregory died in early 1873. Jim's father remarried Mattie Cook in Bastrop County, Texas in April 1875.
1880 Precinct 8, Bastrop, Texas list James W. Duncan living in household of his father Andrew Duncan age 47 born Alabama and step-mother Martha Cook Duncan age 27; George W. age 17, Charles Duncan age 16, Samuel Duncan age 14, James W. age 07 born Texas. Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 8, Bastrop, Texas
Jim's father Andrew J. Dunkin died in November 1883. Both parents buried in this cemetery.
Mr. J. W. Dunkin married Miss Lee Fitzpatrick in Bastrop County, Texas December 22, 1893. There were four boys born to this marriage, Aubry, Newell, Emzy, and Gordon. All four sons used the spelling Duncan.
The 1900 Census for James Wesley Duncan and his wife Leola Duncan and sons has not been located.
1910 Justice Precinct 7, McCulloch, Texas lists J W Duncan age 37; Leola Duncan 35; Aubrey Duncan age 14; Newell Duncan age 12; Emza Duncan age 10; Gordon Duncan 2 [3].
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, McCulloch, Texas.
THE ELGIN COURIER
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28,1918
MCDADE February 26, 1918
DEATH OF JIM DUNCAN
OBITUARY
After a short period of failing health and one week's illness of complications James W. Dunkin slept quietly into death at his home in Bastrop County, Texas aged forty-five years, seven months and two days. He was born in Coryell County, Texas, came with his parents to Bastop County when six months old and made this his home the remainder of his life. A man of high character, pleasant and congenial, gentle and courageous, and a devout christian.
In the year 1893 he was married to Miss Leola Fitzpatrick. His widow and family of four sons, Aubrey, Newell, Emsy and Gordon, survive him.
About eighteen years ago Mr. Dunkin joined the Baptist Church and was ever an active and devoted member. He was for many years steward of the congregation, and Supertiendent of the Sunday School, filling both positions with that quiet dignity, which so well qualified him for the offices.
His religious life was marked by a simple childlike trust, walking humbly before God and trying in all things to perform the duty that was before him. It can be truthfully said and justly that he was a good man, a man who lived up to the ideals of conduct that made him a power in his community for the accomplishments of those things that promote social, moral and religious betterment. Among his relatives and friends his life, deeds and character will always stand as the best monument to his memory.
Besides the widow and four sons, he is survived by three brothers, George, Charley and Sam Dunkin.
Mr. Dunkin was buried in Oak Hill cemetery according to the rites of the church and with Woodmen of the World honors.
"To live in hearts we leave behind
Is not to die" A Friend
Inscription
Marker shows last name of Dunkin, spelling on his parents headstone. All four of his children and his wife use the spelling Duncan. Leola's headstone is Duncan.
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