Who was Thomas Duncan?

Thomas Duncan (1686–1776) was born in Perth, Perthshire, , Scotland and died in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Duncan 1686–1776

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Jan 1686 · Perth, Perthshire, , Scotland

Died 9 Jul 1776 · Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA

Father Rev William H Duncan

Mother Margaret Mcmurde Mcmurdo

Spouse Jane Grier

Children Daniel Duncan, David Duncan War For Us Independence, John Duncan, Stephen Duncan, William Duncan

Siblings Andrew Duncan, Barbara Duncan, Charles Duncan, Elizabeth Duncan, Henry Duncan, James Duncan, John Henry Duncan, Margaret Duncan, Marshall The Elder Duncan, Mary Duncan Twin, Rev William Robert Duncan Iii, Susan Duncan, Townsend Twin Duncan

Records

England, Select Deaths and Burials, … Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American … Ancestry Family Tree Stevens Web Site

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Immediate Family

Parents

Rev William H Duncan

Margaret Mcmurde Mcmurdo

Spouse(s)

Jane Grier

Children

Daniel Duncan

David Duncan War For Us Independence

John Duncan

Stephen Duncan

William Duncan

Biography

In 1686, Thomas Duncan entered the world in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, born to rev william h duncan and margaret mcmurde mcmurdo. Thomas Duncan married jane grier, and had children including daniel duncan, david duncan war for us independence, john duncan, stephen duncan, william duncan. Thomas Duncan passed away in 1776 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Life Timeline

1686

Birth of Thomas Duncan in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland

Birth

1776

Death of Thomas Duncan in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Duncan

This ancestor line traces from , , , Scotland, United Kingdom (1530) to Perth, Perthshire, , Scotland (1686) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Duncan (1686–1776) was born in Perth, Perthshire, , Scotland and died in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 8 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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