Duncan, Robert, died very suddenly and unexpectedly Friday March 18th 1904 at the home of his son, James, in Tabor, with whom he had made his home since last September. Although suffering from the infirmities of old age, being nearly 86 years old, he seemed to be in his usual health and was talking with Mrs. Duncan when stricken, death being caused by heart failure. Robert Duncan was born 22 Apr 1818 in Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio. He was united in marriage to Mary Hunter Murray in 1843. To this union 12 children were born, seven of whom are living. With his family he moved to Fremont County in October 1854, locating a home about half way between Tabor and Sidney. Here he lived continuously until 1880, two years after the death of his wife. Since then he has made his home with his children. Mr. Duncan united with the Presbyterian church at Sidney in 1870, with which church he held membership until his death. He leaves 7 grown children and 23 grandchildren to mourn his death. The children are: James, Tabor; Wm. M., Denver CO; Mrs. H. Reel, Boise, ID; John, Sidney; Mrs. Eli Reeves, Tabor; Mrs. B.E. Bayes, Malvern; and Curtis, Tabor. Funeral services were held at the home of his son, James, Sunday 20 March, conducted by Rev. Dickinson, pastor of the Sidney Presbyterian church. The remains were then taken to Thurman Cemetery for interment beside those of his wife and two daughters. (25 Mar 1904 Tabor Beacon)
Duncan, Robert, died very suddenly and unexpectedly Friday March 18th 1904 at the home of his son, James, in Tabor, with whom he had made his home since last September. Although suffering from the infirmities of old age, being nearly 86 years old, he seemed to be in his usual health and was talking with Mrs. Duncan when stricken, death being caused by heart failure. Robert Duncan was born 22 Apr 1818 in Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio. He was united in marriage to Mary Hunter Murray in 1843. To this union 12 children were born, seven of whom are living. With his family he moved to Fremont County in October 1854, locating a home about half way between Tabor and Sidney. Here he lived continuously until 1880, two years after the death of his wife. Since then he has made his home with his children. Mr. Duncan united with the Presbyterian church at Sidney in 1870, with which church he held membership until his death. He leaves 7 grown children and 23 grandchildren to mourn his death. The children are: James, Tabor; Wm. M., Denver CO; Mrs. H. Reel, Boise, ID; John, Sidney; Mrs. Eli Reeves, Tabor; Mrs. B.E. Bayes, Malvern; and Curtis, Tabor. Funeral services were held at the home of his son, James, Sunday 20 March, conducted by Rev. Dickinson, pastor of the Sidney Presbyterian church. The remains were then taken to Thurman Cemetery for interment beside those of his wife and two daughters. (25 Mar 1904 Tabor Beacon)
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