Who was William Duncan?

William Duncan (1630–1692) was born in Perth, Perthshire, , Scotland and died in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Duncan 1630–1692

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Jan 1630 · Perth, Perthshire, , Scotland

Died 2 Jan 1692 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland

Father John Duncan

Mother Janet Macarthur

Spouse Susan Haldane

Children Charles Duncan, George Duncan, Henry Duncan, Mary Duncan, Susan Duncan, Susan Duncan Twin, Thomas Duncan, Thomas Duncan Twin, William Duncan

Siblings Alexander Duncan

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Biography

The story of William Duncan began in 1630 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. William Duncan married susan haldane, and had children including charles duncan, george duncan, henry duncan, mary duncan, susan duncan, susan duncan twin, thomas duncan, thomas duncan twin, william duncan. William Duncan passed away in 1692 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

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Birth of William Duncan in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland

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1692

Death of William Duncan in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Duncan

This ancestor line traces from Rothybrisbane, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1400) to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland (1630) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Duncan (1630–1692) was born in Perth, Perthshire, , Scotland and died in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.
: 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.