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Absolom Richard Duncan 1817–1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Nov 1817

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 14 Jan 1886

Death Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Elijah Duncan

Mother: Nancy Lewis

Spouse(s): Caroline Robards

Children(s): Archibald Duncan, Amanda Duncan, Virlginia (Grayson), Marthia Duncan, William Duncan

The story of Absolom Richard Duncan began in 1817 in North Carolina, United States. In 1850, Absolom Richard Duncan resided in District 2, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Absolom Richard Duncan resided in District 1, Webster, Kentucky, USA. Absolom Richard Duncan married Caroline Elizabeth Robards, and had children including Amanda M Duncan, Archibald Duncan, Marthia Jane Duncan, Virlginia Ann Duncan Grayson, William Green Duncan. Absolom Richard Duncan passed away in 1886 in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Absolom Richard Duncan began in 1817 in North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1850, Absolom Richard Duncan resided in District 2, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Absolom Richard Duncan resided in District 1, Webster, Kentucky, USA.
  • Absolom Richard Duncan married Caroline Elizabeth Robards, and had children including Amanda M Duncan, Archibald Duncan, Marthia Jane Duncan, Virlginia Ann Duncan Grayson, William Green Duncan.
  • Absolom Richard Duncan passed away in 1886 in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Absolom Duncan's Ancestors

Self
Absolom Duncan
1817–1886
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States
Parents
Elijah Duncan
1794–1869
North Carolina
Nancy Lewis
1789–1834
Grandparents
Nathan Duncan
1757–1836
Virginia, United States
Jane Rainey
1757–1836
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Duncan
1721–1781
Mary Church
1719–1796
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rev. DUNCAN
1672–1745
Elizabeth Ray
1690–1743
Charles Church
1683–1726
Mary Pope
1686–1729

Absolom Duncan's Descendants

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Absolom (Richard) Duncan (14 Nov 1817–14 Jan 1886) m. Caroline (Elizabeth) Robards (1828–14 November 1886)
  1. 1. Archibald Duncan 1854–1854
    1. 1. Aaron Duncan 1890–
  2. 2. Amanda (M) Duncan 1853–
  3. 3. Virlginia (Ann Duncan) (Grayson) 1851–1926
  4. 4. Marthia (Jane) Duncan 1849–1932
  5. 5. William (Green) Duncan 1849–1921 m. Eliza Dunkin 1853–1937
    1. 1. Ida (Bell Duncan) (Griffin) 1880–1966
    2. 2. Odie Duncan 1885–1973
    3. 3. Roy (Arnold) Duncan 1894–1944
    4. 4. Margaret (Elizabeth) Duncan 1869– m. James (Robert) Handley 1862–1947
      1. 1. Arnold (Thatcher) Handley 1912– m. Selma Hawkes 1910–
    5. 5. Pollyann Duncan 1873–

Absolom Duncan's Timeline

4 Records

1817
14 Nov 1817
Birth of Absolom Richard Duncan in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 33
Absolom Richard Duncan resided here in District 2, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 53
Absolom Richard Duncan resided here in District 1, Webster, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Webster, Kentucky, USA
1886
14 Jan 1886
Age 69
Death of Absolom Richard Duncan in Duncan Russell, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Duncan Russell, Henderson, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1817
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: M593_503; Page: 155B; Family History Library Film: 552002
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_204; Page: 341A; Image: 343
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_204; Page: 341A; Image: 343

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 1, Webster, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: M593_503; Page: 155B; Family History Library Film: 552002

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1886
    Event Place: Duncan Russell, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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