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James Monroe Duncan 1844–1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Aug 1844

Birth Location: Ft Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 21 Jul 1886

Death Location: Ft Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, USA

Father: David Duncan

Mother: Susannah Dingus

Spouse(s): Eliza Nelson

Children(s): Mary Duncan, Emily ?, Moscoe Sr., Sallie Duncan, Nannie Duncan, Elisabeth Duncan, John Duncan, Emmett Duncan, Ellen Duncan, Amanda Taylor

In 1844, James Monroe Duncan entered the world in Ft Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, USA, born to David Duncan And Susannah Suzy Dingus. In 1850, James Monroe Duncan resided in Western District, Scott, Virginia. In 1860, James Monroe Duncan resided in Scott County, Virginia, USA. James Monroe Duncan married Eliza Rebecca Nelson, and had children including Amanda Taylor, Elisabeth Duncan, Ellen Rebecca Duncan, Emily Or Emaline Duncan, Emmett Johnson Duncan, John Hopkins Duncan, Mary Susan Duncan, Moscoe Willard Duncan Sr, Nannie J Duncan, Sallie Virginia Duncan. James Monroe Duncan passed away in 1886 in Ft Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1844, James Monroe Duncan entered the world in Ft Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, USA, born to David Duncan And Susannah Suzy Dingus.
  • In 1850, James Monroe Duncan resided in Western District, Scott, Virginia.
  • In 1860, James Monroe Duncan resided in Scott County, Virginia, USA.
  • James Monroe Duncan married Eliza Rebecca Nelson, and had children including Amanda Taylor, Elisabeth Duncan, Ellen Rebecca Duncan, Emily Or Emaline Duncan, Emmett Johnson Duncan, John Hopkins Duncan, Mary Susan Duncan, Moscoe Willard Duncan Sr, Nannie J Duncan, Sallie Virginia Duncan.
  • James Monroe Duncan passed away in 1886 in Ft Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Duncan
1808–1884
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Susannah Dingus
1807–1873
Birth Location: Dickensonville, Russell, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Eliza Nelson
1848–1927
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia
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Children(s)

Mary Duncan
1871–1955
Birth Location: Virginia
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Emily ?
1879–
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia
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Moscoe Sr.
1881–1940
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
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Sallie Duncan
1883–1974
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia
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Nannie Duncan
1887–1957
Birth Location: Virginia
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Elisabeth Duncan
1872–1966
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia
ED
John Duncan
1868–1899
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia
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Emmett Duncan
1874–1954
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
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Ellen Duncan
1876–1957
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
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Amanda Taylor
1879–1957
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia
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James Duncan's Ancestors

Self
James Duncan
1844–1886
Birth Place: Ft Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, USA
Parents
David Duncan
1808–1884
Virginia, USA
Susannah ((Suzy)) Dingus
1807–1873
Dickensonville, Russell, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John Duncan
1783–1870
Susannah Treadway
1784–1857
Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
John (Phillip Dingus) *
1774–1831
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Nancy (McConnell) *
1778–1845
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
John *
1743–1785
Anna Kelker
1745–1814
George *
1729–1793
Regina *
1750–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John *
1719–1760
Maria .*
1716–1759
Heinrich *
1705–1762
Regula *
1704–1762

James Duncan's Descendants

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James (Monroe) Duncan (30 Aug 1844–21 Jul 1886) m. Eliza (Rebecca) Nelson (05 Apr 1848–19 Jul 1927)
  1. 1. Mary (Susan) Duncan 1871–1955 m. Wade (Hopkins) McConnell 1865–1940
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Frances (Bessie)) McConnell 1891– m. William (B.) Johnson 1888–
    2. 2. xsxdas 1901–1991 m. Geraldine (Doris) Pipp 1912–2006 m. Mabel (B.) Stillman 1901–1980 m. Margaret (Minnie) Hovis 1909–1991
      1. 1. George (Herbert) McConnell 1930–2002
      2. 2. Ralph McConnell 1923–
      3. 3. Cecil McConnell 1925–
  2. 2. Emily (or Emaline Duncan) ? 1879–
  3. 3. Moscoe (Willard Duncan) Sr. 1881–1940 m. Mary (Virginia) McGraw 1878–1970 m. Myrtle (M.) Conner 1902–1932 m. Mackie Galloway 1887–
    1. 1. Nellie (Mae) Duncan 1903–1983 m. Lelan (Buford Phillips) Sr. 1900–1985
      1. 1. Norman (Lee) Phillips 1934–2006 m. Carolyn Tolliver 1941–2003
      2. 2. James (Dempsey) Phillips 1931–2002 m. Betty (Doris) Phillips 1930–2021 m. Lilly (Mae) Jones 1930–1984
      3. 3. Fred Phillips 1924–1976
      4. 4. Marvin (Theodore) Phillips 1922–1994
      5. 5. Juanita (Meryle) Phillips 1927–1995
      6. 6. Winona ((Nona)) Phillips 1929–1999
    2. 2. Kyle (Aubrey) Duncan 1925–1986 m. Helen (Ruth) Saylor 1926–2007
    3. 3. Charles (Jim) Duncan 1923–2006
    4. 4. Moscoe (Willard Duncan) Jr. 1919–1973
    5. 5. James (Ray) Duncan 1921–1959
  4. 4. Sallie (Virginia) Duncan 1883–1974 m. Ervin (Garrett) Carter 1881–1937
    1. 1. Truly (Marion) Carter 1906–1978 m. Margaret (Ruth) Culbertson 1909–1984
    2. 2. Curtis (James) Carter 1908–1970
    3. 3. Gladys (Virginia) Carter 1915–2012 m. William (David) Tittsworth 1902–1968 m. Robert (Massey) Switzer 1910–1994
      1. 1. James (Robert) Tittsworth 1941–2003
      2. 2. Linda (Lou) Tittsworth 1943–2015
  5. 5. Nannie (J) Duncan 1887–1957 m. John (M.) Green 1884–
    1. 1. James (Kyle) Green 1909–
    2. 2. Janie (R.) Green 1910–
    3. 3. Rhea Green 1912–
    4. 4. Roy Green 1912–
  6. 6. Elisabeth Duncan 1872–1966 m. Harvey (Mitchell) Carter 1869–1930
    1. 1. Bradley (Johnson) Carter 1889–1979 m. Beatrice (Virginia) Wohlford 1899–1971
      1. 1. Evelyn Carter 1922–
      2. 2. Douglas (Harvey) Carter 1932–1984
    2. 2. Ray (Joseph Carter) Sr. 1891– m. Mary (Etta) Palmer 1895–1992
      1. 1. Ray (Joseph Carter) Jr 1917–
      2. 2. Raph Carter 1922–
    3. 3. James (Kelly) Carter 1894–1959 m. Mayme (Gertrude) Johnson 1891–1972
      1. 1. Kent Carter 1923–
      2. 2. Chester (H.) Carter 1926–
    4. 4. Horton (Selba) Carter 1895–1934 m. Etta (Cora) Spivey 1896–1988
      1. 1. Phyllis (E.) Carter 1924–
      2. 2. Sam (Stuart) Carter 1926–1998
  7. 7. John (Hopkins) Duncan 1868–1899 m. Eva (Catherine) Taylor 1874–1972
    1. 1. Charles (H.) Duncan 1896–1982 m. Alba (M.) Cox 1905–
      1. 1. Ralph (Leonard Duncan) \\ 1923–2012 m. Clarice (Evelyn Quillen) \\ 1916–1988
      2. 2. Lois Duncan 1925–
    2. 2. Maude (Elizabeth) Duncan 1897–1979 m. Ballard (Dunbar) French 1888–1964
      1. 1. Anneva (Louise) French 1921–
    3. 3. John (Hopkins) Duncan 1899–1975 m. Anna (Garland) Perkins 1908–2000
      1. 1. Claude (William) Duncan 1930–1983 m. Josephina (Gomes Morales) Bengston 1920–1999
  8. 8. Emmett (Johnson) Duncan 1874–1954 m. Sarah (Jane) Dingus 1876–1966
    1. 1. Willard (Howard) Duncan 1897–1980 m. Ida (V.) Taylor 1902–1992
      1. 1. Paul Duncan 1922–
    2. 2. Patrick (Hagan) Duncan 1898–1980 m. Lillie (Maude) Isaacs 1906–1991
    3. 3. Ida (Belle) Duncan 1901–1944 m. Gregory (W.) Carter 1902–
      1. 1. Lucille (Virginia) Carter 1921–1995 m. Virgil (Harold) Gilley 1913–1993
      2. 2. Billy (K.) Carter 1926–1982 m. Sylvia (Josephine) Rhoton 1927–2013
    4. 4. Selba (Kerr) Duncan 1904–1991 m. May Carr 1909–
    5. 5. James (Ulan) Duncan 1908–1958 m. Helley LNU 1913–1970
    6. 6. Lester (P.) Duncan 1910–1990 m. Pearl (M.) Umberger 1911–2012
    7. 7. Woodrow (Wilson) Duncan 1913–1983 m. Libby (Alene) Hamblen 1918–2008
    8. 8. Emerson (Wrightly) Duncan 1916–1978 m. Lelia (Maude) Falin 1916–1993
    9. 9. Kelly (Wise) Duncan 1918–1983
    10. 10. Howard (H.) Duncan 1912–1990
  9. 9. Ellen (Rebecca) Duncan 1876–1957 m. Clinton (Dennis) Jones 1878–1952
    1. 1. Banner (J.) Jones 1909–1980
    2. 2. Paul (J.) Jones 1907–1952
    3. 3. Dock (McCoy) Jones 1914–1993 m. Annie (Sarah) Cassidy 1916–
    4. 4. Stella (Ray) Jones 1900–1988 m. Emory (H.) Hill 1897–1938
      1. 1. Tate (Swanson) Hill 1925–2005
      2. 2. George (Glenn) Hill 1919–
    5. 5. Lonnie (James) Jones 1902–1972
    6. 6. Rufus (Clay) Jones 1903–1960 m. Lola Wells 1898–1987 m. Lurie Day 1909–1950
      1. 1. Bessie (Marie) Jones 1923–2006
      2. 2. Loretta Jones 1930–2002
    7. 7. Eunice Jones 1908–1959 m. Omer Pike 1911–
    8. 8. Maude (Elizabeth) Jones 1912–1999 m. Milford (Creed) Wells 1912–1982 m. Bennie (Delbert) Bolling 1907–1946
      1. 1. Howard (Glen Bolling) Sr. 1940–2007
    9. 9. Scott (Ted) Jones 1915–1965 m. Thelma Wells 1919–2009
      1. 1. Teddy (Wayne) Jones 1946–2000
  10. 10. Amanda Taylor 1879–1957 m. William (Thomas) Taylor 1876–
    1. 1. Nannie (Bernice) Taylor 1918–
    2. 2. Myrtle Taylor 1910–
    3. 3. Glen (J.) Taylor 1908–
    4. 4. Fred (E) Taylor 1916–
    5. 5. Echol (William) Taylor 1899–1976

James Duncan's Timeline

7 Records

1844
30 Aug 1844
Birth of James Monroe Duncan in Ft Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, USA
Ft Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 6
James Monroe Duncan resided here in Western District, Scott, Virginia
Western District, Scott, Virginia
1860
1860
Age 16
James Monroe Duncan resided here in Scott County, Virginia, USA
Scott County, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
James Monroe Duncan resided here in De Kalb, Scott, Virginia, United States
De Kalb, Scott, Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 36
James Monroe Duncan resided here in De Kalb, Scott, Virginia
De Kalb, Scott, Virginia
1886
21 Jul 1886
Age 42
Death of James Monroe Duncan in Ft Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, USA
Ft Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, USA
1908
02 Apr 1908
Age 64
James Monroe Duncan resided here in Scott County, Virginia
Scott County, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1844
    Event Place: Ft Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia; Roll: 1389; Family History Film: 1255389; Page: 159B; Enumeration District: 72; Image: .
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Scott, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: 436; Image: 450.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western District, Scott, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 403B; Image: .
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Western District, Scott, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western District, Scott, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 403B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Scott, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: 436; Image: 450.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia; Roll: 1389; Family History Film: 1255389; Page: 159B; Enumeration District: 72; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1908
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1886
    Event Place: Ft Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958
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