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Capt. Nathaniel Yarde Duncan 1625–1669

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. Duncan in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Apr 1625 · Edenburgh, Cannongate, Scotland
Died 26 Jan 1669 · Jamestown Colony, James County, Virginia
Spouse Elizabeth Jordan
Children Nathaniel Duncan

Researchers connected through Capt. Duncan 1625–1669

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Biography

In 1625, Capt. Nathaniel Yarde Duncan entered the world in Edenburgh, Cannongate, Scotland. Capt. Nathaniel Yarde Duncan married elizabeth jordan, and had children including nathaniel duncan. Capt. Nathaniel Yarde Duncan passed away in 1669 in Jamestown Colony, James County, Virginia.

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Life Timeline

1625
Birth of Capt. Nathaniel Yarde Duncan in Edenburgh, Cannongate, Scotland
Birth
1669
Death of Capt. Nathaniel Yarde Duncan in Jamestown Colony, James County, Virginia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt. Duncan

This ancestor line traces from Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (1560) to Edenburgh, Cannongate, Scotland (1625) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Capt. Duncan (1625–1669) was born in Edenburgh, Cannongate, Scotland and died in Jamestown Colony, James County, Virginia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Capt. Duncan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Capt. Nathaniel Yarde Duncan PTP
1625–1669
Edenburgh, Cannongate, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Capt. Duncan's Descendants

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Capt. Nathaniel Yarde Duncan PTP 1625–1669