Son of Andrew J. Duncan & Jane Azeriah Doty/Doughty
"It is fitting to record the history of those who have lived, and during their lifetime have aided in the development of a new country, as well as to preserve the record of their lives for the benefit of future generations. Our subject (Nancy A. Ducan) was born in Monroe County, Tenn., and is a daughter of John and Rachel Duncan, both of Scotch ancestry. Rachel Duncan made no change in her name at marriage. There may have been some relationship existing, but it could not be traced. Both were born in Washington County, Tenn., where they were married, after which they removed to Monroe County. They had eleven children, three of whom died in infancy. The others were: Joseph Carter, deceased; Marion, John E., Nelson, Mary, Jane E., Caroline and Nancy. all came to Louisa County, Iowa, with their parents, sometime in 1840, settling in Columbus City.
An epidemic of a typhoid character swept over this country in 1865, and filled the houses of many with mourning. Among those was the family of John Duncan, Sr., who, on September 1, buried his oldest son, Joseph, and five days later the devoted wife and loving mother was borne to her last resting-place. She was buried a short time before the return of her soldier boy, who expected to greet her with the joyful news that pace was declared, and that the principles for which he fought had been established.
The father remained upon his farm until his death, which occurred in May, 1876. Francis Duncan, his brother, and a bachelor, was a soldier of the War of 1812, and during the last years of his life made his home with his brother John, and his remains were interred in the Church cemetery." Source: Portrait & Biographical Album of Washington County, Iowa 1885, page 268-269.
Rachel was a first cousin-once-removed to John Duncan.
John DUNCAN to Rachael G. DUNCAN, lic. Aug. 9, 1826, m. 10 Aug. 1826 by J. Stephenson, J.P. (0-47) Jno. Duncan to Rachael G. Duncan, bond Aug. 9, 1826, by John Duncan and Josiah Conley (0-203) Source: Washington Co. TN Marriages (FHL film 825,507) Volume 0, Sept. 1787 - Dec. 1891
In 1846 the family moved to Louisa County, Iowa. John purchased 200 acres of raw prairie land from the government and set to farming it. Later he added another ninety acres and he lived there until his death. The family were members of the Seceders' Presbyterian Church where John was an Elder. "He was an earnest worker in the interests of that denomination, and also took an active part in political affairs. He cast his ballot with the Republican party, being a firm supporter of its principles, and was a strong advocate of the abolition of slavery. This reason led to his removal from Tennessee, as he did not wish to rear his family under the influence of that institution. He endeavored to teach his children habits of economy and industry, and to rear them in the teachings of the Bible. His efforts at length were crowned with success, for his children are now all respected Christian men and women, and do honor his name". He was 76 years, 8 months and 8 days old when he died.
Sources: Some Duncan Families of Eastern Tennessee Before 1800, page 40;
Portrait and Biographical Album of Louisa County, Iowa, by Acme Pub. pages 503-504;
History of Louisa County, Iowa From Its Earliest Settlement to 1911 Volume II, by Arthur Springer, pages 240-241, 500-501
"It is fitting to record the history of those who have lived, and during their lifetime have aided in the development of a new country, as well as to preserve the record of their lives for the benefit of future generations. Our subject (Nancy A. Ducan) was born in Monroe County, Tenn., and is a daughter of John and Rachel Duncan, both of Scotch ancestry. Rachel Duncan made no change in her name at marriage. There may have been some relationship existing, but it could not be traced. Both were born in Washington County, Tenn., where they were married, after which they removed to Monroe County. They had eleven children, three of whom died in infancy. The others were: Joseph Carter, deceased; Marion, John E., Nelson, Mary, Jane E., Caroline and Nancy. all came to Louisa County, Iowa, with their parents, sometime in 1840, settling in Columbus City.
An epidemic of a typhoid character swept over this country in 1865, and filled the houses of many with mourning. Among those was the family of John Duncan, Sr., who, on September 1, buried his oldest son, Joseph, and five days later the devoted wife and loving mother was borne to her last resting-place. She was buried a short time before the return of her soldier boy, who expected to greet her with the joyful news that pace was declared, and that the principles for which he fought had been established.
The father remained upon his farm until his death, which occurred in May, 1876. Francis Duncan, his brother, and a bachelor, was a soldier of the War of 1812, and during the last years of his life made his home with his brother John, and his remains were interred in the Church cemetery." Source: Portrait & Biographical Album of Washington County, Iowa 1885, page 268-269.
Rachel was a first cousin-once-removed to John Duncan.
John DUNCAN to Rachael G. DUNCAN, lic. Aug. 9, 1826, m. 10 Aug. 1826 by J. Stephenson, J.P. (0-47) Jno. Duncan to Rachael G. Duncan, bond Aug. 9, 1826, by John Duncan and Josiah Conley (0-203) Source: Washington Co. TN Marriages (FHL film 825,507) Volume 0, Sept. 1787 - Dec. 1891
In 1846 the family moved to Louisa County, Iowa. John purchased 200 acres of raw prairie land from the government and set to farming it. Later he added another ninety acres and he lived there until his death. The family were members of the Seceders' Presbyterian Church where John was an Elder. "He was an earnest worker in the interests of that denomination, and also took an active part in political affairs. He cast his ballot with the Republican party, being a firm supporter of its principles, and was a strong advocate of the abolition of slavery. This reason led to his removal from Tennessee, as he did not wish to rear his family under the influence of that institution. He endeavored to teach his children habits of economy and industry, and to rear them in the teachings of the Bible. His efforts at length were crowned with success, for his children are now all respected Christian men and women, and do honor his name". He was 76 years, 8 months and 8 days old when he died.
Sources: Some Duncan Families of Eastern Tennessee Before 1800, page 40;
Portrait and Biographical Album of Louisa County, Iowa, by Acme Pub. pages 503-504;
History of Louisa County, Iowa From Its Earliest Settlement to 1911 Volume II, by Arthur Springer, pages 240-241, 500-501
Son of Andrew J. Duncan & Jane Azeriah Doty/Doughty
"It is fitting to record the history of those who have lived, and during their lifetime have aided in the development of a new country, as well as to preserve the record of their lives for the benefit of future generations. Our subject (Nancy A. Ducan) was born in Monroe County, Tenn., and is a daughter of John and Rachel Duncan, both of Scotch ancestry. Rachel Duncan made no change in her name at marriage. There may have been some relationship existing, but it could not be traced. Both were born in Washington County, Tenn., where they were married, after which they removed to Monroe County. They had eleven children, three of whom died in infancy. The others were: Joseph Carter, deceased; Marion, John E., Nelson, Mary, Jane E., Caroline and Nancy. all came to Louisa County, Iowa, with their parents, sometime in 1840, settling in Columbus City.
An epidemic of a typhoid character swept over this country in 1865, and filled the houses of many with mourning. Among those was the family of John Duncan, Sr., who, on September 1, buried his oldest son, Joseph, and five days later the devoted wife and loving mother was borne to her last resting-place. She was buried a short time before the return of her soldier boy, who expected to greet her with the joyful news that pace was declared, and that the principles for which he fought had been established.
The father remained upon his farm until his death, which occurred in May, 1876. Francis Duncan, his brother, and a bachelor, was a soldier of the War of 1812, and during the last years of his life made his home with his brother John, and his remains were interred in the Church cemetery." Source: Portrait & Biographical Album of Washington County, Iowa 1885, page 268-269.
Rachel was a first cousin-once-removed to John Duncan.
John DUNCAN to Rachael G. DUNCAN, lic. Aug. 9, 1826, m. 10 Aug. 1826 by J. Stephenson, J.P. (0-47) Jno. Duncan to Rachael G. Duncan, bond Aug. 9, 1826, by John Duncan and Josiah Conley (0-203) Source: Washington Co. TN Marriages (FHL film 825,507) Volume 0, Sept. 1787 - Dec. 1891
In 1846 the family moved to Louisa County, Iowa. John purchased 200 acres of raw prairie land from the government and set to farming it. Later he added another ninety acres and he lived there until his death. The family were members of the Seceders' Presbyterian Church where John was an Elder. "He was an earnest worker in the interests of that denomination, and also took an active part in political affairs. He cast his ballot with the Republican party, being a firm supporter of its principles, and was a strong advocate of the abolition of slavery. This reason led to his removal from Tennessee, as he did not wish to rear his family under the influence of that institution. He endeavored to teach his children habits of economy and industry, and to rear them in the teachings of the Bible. His efforts at length were crowned with success, for his children are now all respected Christian men and women, and do honor his name". He was 76 years, 8 months and 8 days old when he died.
Sources: Some Duncan Families of Eastern Tennessee Before 1800, page 40;
Portrait and Biographical Album of Louisa County, Iowa, by Acme Pub. pages 503-504;
History of Louisa County, Iowa From Its Earliest Settlement to 1911 Volume II, by Arthur Springer, pages 240-241, 500-501
"It is fitting to record the history of those who have lived, and during their lifetime have aided in the development of a new country, as well as to preserve the record of their lives for the benefit of future generations. Our subject (Nancy A. Ducan) was born in Monroe County, Tenn., and is a daughter of John and Rachel Duncan, both of Scotch ancestry. Rachel Duncan made no change in her name at marriage. There may have been some relationship existing, but it could not be traced. Both were born in Washington County, Tenn., where they were married, after which they removed to Monroe County. They had eleven children, three of whom died in infancy. The others were: Joseph Carter, deceased; Marion, John E., Nelson, Mary, Jane E., Caroline and Nancy. all came to Louisa County, Iowa, with their parents, sometime in 1840, settling in Columbus City.
An epidemic of a typhoid character swept over this country in 1865, and filled the houses of many with mourning. Among those was the family of John Duncan, Sr., who, on September 1, buried his oldest son, Joseph, and five days later the devoted wife and loving mother was borne to her last resting-place. She was buried a short time before the return of her soldier boy, who expected to greet her with the joyful news that pace was declared, and that the principles for which he fought had been established.
The father remained upon his farm until his death, which occurred in May, 1876. Francis Duncan, his brother, and a bachelor, was a soldier of the War of 1812, and during the last years of his life made his home with his brother John, and his remains were interred in the Church cemetery." Source: Portrait & Biographical Album of Washington County, Iowa 1885, page 268-269.
Rachel was a first cousin-once-removed to John Duncan.
John DUNCAN to Rachael G. DUNCAN, lic. Aug. 9, 1826, m. 10 Aug. 1826 by J. Stephenson, J.P. (0-47) Jno. Duncan to Rachael G. Duncan, bond Aug. 9, 1826, by John Duncan and Josiah Conley (0-203) Source: Washington Co. TN Marriages (FHL film 825,507) Volume 0, Sept. 1787 - Dec. 1891
In 1846 the family moved to Louisa County, Iowa. John purchased 200 acres of raw prairie land from the government and set to farming it. Later he added another ninety acres and he lived there until his death. The family were members of the Seceders' Presbyterian Church where John was an Elder. "He was an earnest worker in the interests of that denomination, and also took an active part in political affairs. He cast his ballot with the Republican party, being a firm supporter of its principles, and was a strong advocate of the abolition of slavery. This reason led to his removal from Tennessee, as he did not wish to rear his family under the influence of that institution. He endeavored to teach his children habits of economy and industry, and to rear them in the teachings of the Bible. His efforts at length were crowned with success, for his children are now all respected Christian men and women, and do honor his name". He was 76 years, 8 months and 8 days old when he died.
Sources: Some Duncan Families of Eastern Tennessee Before 1800, page 40;
Portrait and Biographical Album of Louisa County, Iowa, by Acme Pub. pages 503-504;
History of Louisa County, Iowa From Its Earliest Settlement to 1911 Volume II, by Arthur Springer, pages 240-241, 500-501
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