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Elijah Duncan 1794–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1794

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: about 1869

Death Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Nathan Duncan

Mother: Jane Rainey

Spouse(s): Jane None, Nancy Lewis

Children(s): Sarah Duncan, Nathan Duncan, William Duncan, Absolom Duncan, Frances Duncan, Martha *, John Duncan, Malinda Duncan

Elijah Duncan was born in 1794 in North Carolina, the child of Nathan Duncan And Jane Rainey. In 1840, Elijah Duncan resided in Henderson, Kentucky, USA. Elijah Duncan married Jane, Nancy Lewis, Unknown Slave, and had children including Absolom Richard Duncan, Frances Duncan, John P Duncan, Malinda Duncan, Martha Duncan, Nathan T Duncan, Sarah Elizabeth Duncan, William Duncan. Elijah Duncan passed away in 1869 in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • Elijah Duncan was born in 1794 in North Carolina, the child of Nathan Duncan And Jane Rainey.
  • In 1840, Elijah Duncan resided in Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Elijah Duncan married Jane, Nancy Lewis, Unknown Slave, and had children including Absolom Richard Duncan, Frances Duncan, John P Duncan, Malinda Duncan, Martha Duncan, Nathan T Duncan, Sarah Elizabeth Duncan, William Duncan.
  • Elijah Duncan passed away in 1869 in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathan Duncan
1757–1836
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Jane Rainey
1757–1836
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
JR

Spouses(s)

Jane None
1800–1850
Birth Location: Henderson Co., KY
J
Nancy Lewis
1789–1834
Birth Location: –
NL

Children(s)

Sarah Duncan
1832–1879
Birth Location: Tilden, Webster, Kentucky, USA
SD
Nathan Duncan
1834–1911
Birth Location: Kentucky
ND
William Duncan
1815–1890
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
WD
Absolom Duncan
1817–1886
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
AD
Frances Duncan
1822–1876
Birth Location: Caswell Co., NC
FD
Martha *
1830–1900
Birth Location: North Carolina
M*
John Duncan
1813–1858
Birth Location: –
JD
Malinda Duncan
1830–1900
Birth Location: Kentucky
MD

Elijah Duncan's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Duncan
1794–1869
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Nathan Duncan
1757–1836
Virginia, United States
Jane Rainey
1757–1836
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Daniel Duncan
1721–1781
Albemarle Parrish, Surry, Virginia, United States
Mary Church
1719–1796
Freetown, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Rev. DUNCAN
1672–1745
Elizabeth Ray
1690–1743
Charles Church
1683–1726
Mary Pope
1686–1729
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Seth Pope
1648–1727
Deborah Perry
1655–1711

Elijah Duncan's Descendants

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Elijah Duncan (abt 1794–about 1869) m. Jane (1800–BEF 1850) m. Nancy Lewis (abt 1789–about 1834)
  1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Duncan 1832–1879 m. James (Thomas) Handley 1828–1905
    1. 1. William (J) Handley 1852–
    2. 2. Nancy (Ann "Nannie" Handley) * 1860–1937 m. William (Carroll Gibson) * 1859–1921
      1. 1. William (Aubrey Gibson) * 1886–1966 m. Bertha (Elizabeth Handley) * 1885–1958
        1. 1. William (Thomas "Bud" Gibson) * 1923–2004 m. Emma (Lou) Gregory 1927–1995 m. Mary (Louise) Nicholson 1932–2021
        2. 2. Vivian (Elizabeth) Gibson 1913–1985 m. George (Truman "Humpie") Phipps 1912–1980
        3. 3. Dorothy (Hiawatha) Gibson 1915–1998 m. Artis (W.) Jennings 1906–1991 m. Aaron (C) Fulkerson 1912–1959
        4. 4. Mildred Gibson 1918–1979 m. Robert (Earl) Tice 1908–1986
        5. 5. Grace Gibson 1920–1982 m. Raymond (Luke) Crowley 1915–1993
        6. 6. Frances (Leigh) Gibson 1921–2000
        7. 7. Clyde Gibson 1927–1989 m. Mary (Frances) Wilson 1921–2001
        8. 8. Everett (Elwood) Gibson 1928–1996
        9. 9. Durwood (E.) Gibson 1938–1998
      2. 2. Eustis Gibson 1889–1972
      3. 3. Inez (Vertris "Ress") Gibson 1891–1983 m. Adrain (Thornton) Book 1893–1974
        1. 1. Edward (E) Book 1915–1989
        2. 2. Trafford (Lavirne) Book 1920–1992 m. Elsie (Dean) Moss 1924–1990
      4. 4. Ethel (Ellen) Gibson 1893–1923 m. David (Emery) Higginson 1896–
      5. 5. Ruby (Garth "Birdie") Gibson 1899–1986 m. James (Philipp) O'nan 1895–1969
        1. 1. James (Vernon) O'Nan 1920–1999 m. Dorothy (Louise) King 1925–2013
        2. 2. Gladys (Regeina O') Nan 1921–2012 m. Luther (Eugene) Bassett 1928–2010
        3. 3. Tressie (Jewell O') Nan 1925–2017
        4. 4. Sidney (Carroll O'Nan) Sr 1927–2014
        5. 5. Herschel (Ray) O'Nan 1931–2001
        6. 6. Huston (H) O'Nan 1922–1924
      6. 6. James (Earl) Gibson 1882–1928 m. Lola (Blanch) Walker 1891–1927
        1. 1. Melba (Earle Gibson) (Emerson) 1917–2002
      7. 7. Eamey Gibson 1903–1994
    3. 3. Mary (Frances) Handley 1854–1898
    4. 4. Minerva (Jane) Handley 1849–1914 m. Edwin (Elijah B.) Ross 1848–1930
      1. 1. Harvey Ross 1874–1946
      2. 2. James (Malcolm) Ross 1868–1952
      3. 3. Lula Ross 1872–1911
      4. 4. Clyde Ross 1880–1893
    5. 5. George (Henry) Handley 1869–1885
    6. 6. Rosella (Rosie "Roxie" L) Handley 1864–1925
    7. 7. James (Robert) Handley 1862–1947 m. Margaret (Elizabeth) Duncan 1869–
      1. 1. Arnold (Thatcher) Handley 1912– m. Selma Hawkes 1910–
    8. 8. Edward Handley 1866–
  2. 2. Nathan (T) Duncan 1834–1911 m. Minerva (A) Cottingham 1834–
    1. 1. Ida (E) Duncan 1885–
    2. 2. Rosa (L) Duncan 1885–
    3. 3. Nathan (I) Duncan 1887–
    4. 4. Sarah Duncan 1870–
    5. 5. Nancy (Emeline) Duncan 1855–1918
    6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Duncan 1853–1936 m. William (Marshall) Powell 1846–
      1. 1. James (E) Powell 1869–
        1. 1. James (Verl) Powell 1917–1984 m. Thelma (Orene) Shelbourne 1924–2019
      2. 2. William (T.) Powell 1873–
      3. 3. Rosey (A) Powell 1875–
      4. 4. Ellie (B.) Powell 1879–
      5. 5. Henry (E) Powel 1881–
      6. 6. Curnoy Powel 1883–
      7. 7. Posey (M) Powel 1886–
      8. 8. Leeroy Powel 1889–
      9. 9. Sallie (J) Powel 1884–
    7. 7. Susan (A) Duncan 1857–
    8. 8. Emily (J) Duncan 1861–
    9. 9. William (F) Duncan 1864–
    10. 10. Absalom Duncan 1867–
  3. 3. William Duncan 1815–1890
  4. 4. Absolom (Richard) Duncan 1817–1886 m. Caroline (Elizabeth) Robards 1828–1886
    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
      5. 5. Pollyann Duncan 1873–
  5. 5. Frances Duncan 1822–1876 m. Isham Freels 1812–1857 m. Joseph Rames 1839–
    1. 1. Mary (J) Freels 1855–
    2. 2. Amelia (M) Freels 1857–1952
    3. 3. Martha (Francis) Freels 1853–1934
    4. 4. Elijah (Thomas) Freels 1855–1950
    5. 5. Mary (B) Freels 1843–
    6. 6. Nancy (C) Freels 1846–
    7. 7. Ceily (Elizabeth) Freels 1849–
    8. 8. Elias (W) Rames 1863–1946
    9. 9. Lavena Rames 1862–
  6. 6. Martha (Duncan) * 1830–1900 m. William (T. Handley) * 1830–1908 m. Lewis Keller 1838–1879
    1. 1. John (T) Handley 1852–1943 m. Nancy (Ann Elizabeth Weldon) * 1851–1932
      1. 1. Bertha (Elizabeth Handley) * 1885–1958 m. William (Aubrey Gibson) * 1886–1966
      2. 2. Otho (Thomas) Handley 1889–1965
      3. 3. Walter (Morrison) Handley 1874–1960 m. Mary (Addline) Biggerstaff 1869–1942
        1. 1. Nellye (Elizabeth) Handley 1898–1963 m. Rex (Monroe Denton) Sr 1888–1973
        2. 2. Louisa Handley 1902–
        3. 3. Mary (Louise) Handley 1904–2000 m. Harpie (Brooks) Triplett 1895–1968 m. Arnold (B.) Cosby 1906–1965
      4. 4. Carol (H) Hanley 1874–1940
      5. 5. Hessie (Jane) Handley 1877–1942
      6. 6. Ida (May) Handley 1883–1967 m. William (Alexander) Brown 1872–1954
        1. 1. Hilman (Hanley) Brown 1902–1962
      7. 7. Nona (Bell Handley) (Eblen) 1884–1917
      8. 8. Ada (Handley) (Webster) 1889–1964
    2. 2. George (Harrison) Handley 1855–1914 m. Beatrice Ezell 1859–1902
      1. 1. Irvin Handly 1893–1900
      2. 2. Florence Handly 1883–1928
      3. 3. Akrah Handley 1887–1914
      4. 4. Ura Handley 1885–
      5. 5. Alva (James) Handley 1881–1943
      6. 6. Henry (Clay) Handly 1880–1957
      7. 7. Luther Handly 1888–1955
    3. 3. Sarah Keller 1860–
    4. 4. Mary Keller 1864–
    5. 5. Andrew Keller 1868–
    6. 6. Louis Keller 1865–
  7. 7. John (P) Duncan 1813–1858 m. Lucy (Ann) Williams 1818–1854
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Jane Duncan) (Dixon) 1838–1892
    2. 2. Robert (E) Duncan 1844–1924
  8. 8. Malinda Duncan 1830–1900
    1. 1. Allen Murry 1858–1920
      1. 1. Suevell (M) Murry 1884–1986
        1. 1. John (Elliott) Lee 1919–1950 m. Eleanor 1921–

Elijah Duncan's Timeline

6 Records

1789
18 June 1789
Birth of Elijah Duncan in Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
1794
abt 1794
Birth of Elijah Duncan in North Carolina
North Carolina
1840
1840
Age 46
Elijah Duncan resided here in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 56
Elijah Duncan resided here in District 2, Henderson, Kentucky
District 2, Henderson, Kentucky
1869
9 December 1869
Age 75
Death of Elijah Duncan in Webster, Kentucky, United States
Webster, Kentucky, United States
1869
about 1869
Age 75
Death of Elijah Duncan
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 June 1789
    Event Place: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_204; Page: 341A; Image: 343
    [2] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, Census Year: 1870; Census Location: Webster, Kentucky
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1794
    Event Place: North Carolina
    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: 1840
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Henderson, Kentucky; Page: 248; Family History Library Film: 0007827

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Henderson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_204; Page: 341A; Image: 343

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 December 1869
    Event Place: Webster, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, Census Year: 1870; Census Location: Webster, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: about 1869

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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