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Jonathan "John" DUNCAN 1806–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Apr 1806

Birth Location: Burke County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 12 MAR 1862

Death Location: Ledger, Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Duncan

Mother: Anne Forbes

Spouse(s): Mary Wilson

Children(s): Julia DUNCAN, Sarah DUNCAN, Mary Duncan, John Duncan, Julia Duncan, John DUNCAN, Jonathan DUNCAN, William Duncan, Elizabeth DUNCAN, Phillip Duncan, Sarah Duncan

The story of Jonathan "John" DUNCAN began in 1806 in Burke County, North Carolina, USA. In 1840, Jonathan "John" DUNCAN resided in West of North Fork, Burke, North Carolina, USA. Jonathan "John" DUNCAN married Mary Polly Wilson, and had children including Elizabeth Betsy Duncan, John Duncan, John J Duncan, Jonathan W Duncan, Julia Frances Duncan, Julia Frances Frankie Duncan, Mary Polly Duncan, Phillip H Duncan, Sarah Sallie Duncan, Sarah Martha Ann Sallie Duncan, William M Duncan. Jonathan "John" DUNCAN passed away in 1862 in Ledger, Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jonathan "John" DUNCAN began in 1806 in Burke County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1840, Jonathan "John" DUNCAN resided in West of North Fork, Burke, North Carolina, USA.
  • Jonathan "John" DUNCAN married Mary Polly Wilson, and had children including Elizabeth Betsy Duncan, John Duncan, John J Duncan, Jonathan W Duncan, Julia Frances Duncan, Julia Frances Frankie Duncan, Mary Polly Duncan, Phillip H Duncan, Sarah Sallie Duncan, Sarah Martha Ann Sallie Duncan, William M Duncan.
  • Jonathan "John" DUNCAN passed away in 1862 in Ledger, Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Duncan
1787–1859
Birth Location: Drumblade, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Anne Forbes
1786–1859
Birth Location: Old Machar Aberdeen Burgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Mary Wilson
1811–1907
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Julia DUNCAN
1851–1917
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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Sarah DUNCAN
1843–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Mary Duncan
1849–1924
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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John Duncan
1850–
Birth Location: Scotland
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Julia Duncan
1858–1940
Birth Location: Yancey, North Carolina, United States
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John DUNCAN
1846–1915
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Jonathan DUNCAN
1832–1915
Birth Location: Burke County, North Carolina, USA
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William Duncan
1840–1897
Birth Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
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Elizabeth DUNCAN
1834–1901
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Phillip Duncan
1838–1864
Birth Location: Yancey, North Carolina, United States
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Sarah Duncan
1843–1925
Birth Location: Ledger, Yancey, North Carolina,USA
SD

Jonathan DUNCAN's Ancestors

Self
Jonathan DUNCAN
1806–1862
Birth Place: Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Duncan
1787–1859
Drumblade, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Anne Forbes
1786–1859
Old Machar Aberdeen Burgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Professor (William) Duncan
1749–1822
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland
Isabella Cruikshank
1750–
Collynie, Methlick, Aberdeen
Alexander Forbes
1750–1842
Banff, Banffshire, Scotland
Cecilia Wilkie
1755–1831
Banff, Banffshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Duncan
1706–1768
Jean Thain
1710–1749
Cruikshank
1720–
Alexander Jr
1724–1750
Marjory Badenoch
1719–
William Wilkie
1708–
Cecilia Brown
1718–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Duncan
1673–1768
Isabella Bruce
1682–1765
Alexander Sr
1696–
Margaret Smith
1699–
Alexander Badenoch
1696–1748
Isabel Machattie
1690–1724
James Wilkie
1680–1749
Isabel Peterkin
1686–1718

Jonathan DUNCAN's Descendants

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Jonathan ("John") DUNCAN (4 Apr 1806–12 MAR 1862) m. Mary (Polly) Wilson (28 DEC 1811–2 MAR 1907)
  1. 1. Julia (Frances) DUNCAN 1851–1917 m. William (Henry) Ryder\Rheider 1853–1919
    1. 1. Augustus (Dillard "Dick") Ryder 1882–1941 m. Clara (Jane BISHOP) Ryder 1900–1962 m. Sarah (Ella) Arps 1881–1940
      1. 1. Aubrey Ryder 1929–1955 m. Emma (Joyce) Bennett 1933–1993
        1. 1. Joy (Elaine) Ryder 1949–1956
      2. 2. William (Hardy) RYDER 1920–1959 m. Virginia Milligan 1919–2010
      3. 3. Augustus (Dillard "Sonny") RYDER 1924–1991
      4. 4. Raymond (Douglas) RYDER 1927–1991 m. Carol (Celeste) Lee 1923–1999
      5. 5. Mary (Frances Ryder -) Langley 1922–1993 m. Boyd (M) Langley 1921–2005
      6. 6. Minnie (B) Ryder 1909–1972
      7. 7. Melba (D) Ryder 1906–1979
      8. 8. Ralph (Mason) Ryder 1903–1959
    2. 2. Charles (Alphonso) Ryder 1896–1957
    3. 3. Julia (Parande) Ryder 1897–
    4. 4. May (Bell) Ryder 1888–1918
    5. 5. Susan ("Susie" C.) Ryder 1878–1964
    6. 6. Robert (Lee) Ryder 1879–1881
    7. 7. John (A) Ryder 1895–1945
    8. 8. Mabel ((May Bell)) Ryder 1889–
    9. 9. Mary (E.) Ryder\Rheider 1874–1963
    10. 10. Charles (E) Ryder 1895–
    11. 11. Lennie (Lenora) Grindstaff 1897–1976
    12. 12. John (A) Ryder 1895–1945
    13. 13. Mary (Elizabeth) Ryder 1874–1963
    14. 14. Mary (Docey or Docia) Woody 1881–1968
    15. 15. Julia (Parande) Ryder 1897–1949
    16. 16. Robert (Lee) Ryder 1879–1881
    17. 17. May (Bell) Ryder 1888–1918
    18. 18. Susan (Caroline) Ryder 1878–1964
    19. 19. Mattie (or Mabel Emma) Woody 1883–1940
    20. 20. Charles (E) Ryder 1895–
    21. 21. Susan Rider 1876–
  2. 2. Sarah ("Sallie") DUNCAN 1843–
  3. 3. Mary (Polly) Duncan 1849–1924
  4. 4. John Duncan 1850–
  5. 5. Julia (Frances "Frankie") Duncan 1858–1940
  6. 6. John (J.) DUNCAN 1846–1915
  7. 7. Jonathan (W.) DUNCAN 1832–1915
  8. 8. William (M.) Duncan 1840–1897
  9. 9. Elizabeth ("Betsy") DUNCAN 1834–1901
  10. 10. Phillip (H) Duncan 1838–1864
  11. 11. Sarah (Martha Ann "Sallie") Duncan 1843–1925

Jonathan DUNCAN's Timeline

6 Records

1806
4 Apr 1806
Birth of Jonathan "John" DUNCAN in Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Burke County, North Carolina, USA
1806
6 APR 1806
Jonathan "John" DUNCAN was baptized in Saint Cyrus, Kincardine, Scotland
Saint Cyrus, Kincardine, Scotland
1840
1840
Age 34
Jonathan "John" DUNCAN resided here in West of North Fork, Burke, North Carolina, USA
West of North Fork, Burke, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 44
Jonathan "John" DUNCAN resided here in The District, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
The District, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 54
Jonathan "John" DUNCAN resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1862
12 MAR 1862
Age 56
Death of Jonathan "John" DUNCAN in Mitchell, North Carolina, United States
Mitchell, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1806
    Event Place: Burke County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M653_919; Page: 454; Image: 408; Family History Library Film: 803919
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: The District, Edgefield, South Carolina; Roll: M432_852; Page: 179B; Image: 363
    [3] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [5] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [6] North Carolina, Deaths
    [7] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 6 APR 1806
    Event Place: Saint Cyrus, Kincardine, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: West of North Fork, Burke, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: West of North Fork, Burke, North Carolina; Roll: 355; Page: 344; Image: 698; Family History Library Film: 0018092

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: The District, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: The District, Edgefield, South Carolina; Roll: M432_852; Page: 179B; Image: 363

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M653_919; Page: 454; Image: 408; Family History Library Film: 803919

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 MAR 1862
    Event Place: Mitchell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ledger, Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index
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