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William Riley Duncan 1861 – 1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Aug 1861

Birth Location: Perry Co, TN

Death Date: 27 Aug 1931

Death Location: Jackson, Madison, Tennessee

Father: Eli Duncan

Mother: Smithie McDonald

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Early life: William Riley Duncan arrived in Perry Co, TN in 1861, born to Eli Duncan and Smithie Catherine McDonald. William Riley Duncan concluded life in Jackson, Madison, Tennessee in 1931.

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Eli Duncan
1851 – 1926
Birth Location: Perry, Tennessee
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Smithie McDonald
1840 – 1894
Birth Location: Perry Co, TN
SM

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 30 Aug 1861
    Event Place: Perry Co, TN

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 27 Aug 1931
    Event Place: Jackson, Madison, Tennessee
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