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Robert Duncan 1830–1901

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Aug 1830 · Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Died 7 May 1901 · Round Hill Farm, Loburn, North Canterbury, New Zealand

Father George Duncan

Mother Christian Nicol

Siblings Agnes Duncan, Alexander Duncan, Andrew Duncan, George Duncan, James Duncan, Peter Duncan, William Duncan

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Duncan

Christian Nicol

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1830, Robert Duncan entered the world in Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland, born to george duncan and christian nicol. Robert Duncan passed away in 1901 in Round Hill Farm, Loburn, North Canterbury, New Zealand.

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1830

Birth of Robert Duncan in Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland

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1901

Death of Robert Duncan in Round Hill Farm, Loburn, North Canterbury, New Zealand

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Duncan

This ancestor line traces from Leslie, Fifeshire, Scotland (1791) to Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1830) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Duncan (1830–1901) was born in Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland and died in Round Hill Farm, Loburn, North Canterbury, New Zealand. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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