John Duncan

Male 1865 - 1952  (87 years)


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  1. 1.  John Duncan was born on 23 Apr 1865 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (son of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart); died on 13 Jul 1952 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in 1952 in Regina Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107554192
    • _FGRAVE: 107554192
    • _FSFTID: LLHN-KR8
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LLHN-KR8
    • _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

    Notes:

    JOHN DUNCAN

    John Duncan son of James and Elizabeth (Lockhart) Duncan was born on April 19th 1865 in Ramsay Township Lot 10 Concession 11, near Almonte Ontario. John married Jessie Steele of Ramsay in 1903. They had four children all born in Regina, Saskatchewan, James (Jim), Mary ,Johnston and Willis.

    In Regina when mother died in 1905.

    Memories of My Father John Duncan by his oldest son Jim.

    In his earlier days on his parents farm, he helped with various chores and farm work. During the winters as he reached his late teens he went to the bush to haul logs with a team of horses. He commented about a spring when returning home there was a track on the snow over the ice on the river; the track on the snow started to rot in the spring thaw and one of the horses broke through the ice and was nearly lost. I failed to pay the attention I should have of his earlier days.
    He arrived in Regina in 1890 and here filed on a homestead. Farming at that time on the Regina plains was about as primitive as the early days in Ontario except the land was very flat, few trees or stones to clear. As other Homesteaders of that time he broke his land with a hand plough, which was single share controlled by two curved handles at the back for the operator to gage the depth he wanted. The plough was hauled by horses, the reins secured around his waist so his hands were free to guide the plough. Two acres a day was a good days work; homesteaders often hired out to do breaking for others pay ranging from five to ten cents an acre.
    In later years I always admired his adapt way of handling and binding the loose stalks of grain. The grain having been cut with a sythe and bound together to make a sheaf. This was before binders and threshing mills. Father talked of threshing grain in the winter, the engine from which they got the power and the separator having to be hauled by horses. Our house was small but it had a big kitchen, large enough to feed a threshing crew of twenty men. The farmers had a "Beef Ring" each farmer provided a beef animal in rotation and in rotation they accepted their turn at each cut of beef. The butcher was another farmer who got a free ride in that he didn't have to provide a beef.
    In February of 1912 our mother died and my father's sister came and looked after us for some years. For the first twenty-one years of my life father saw a great deal of me and I of him, seemed to me that my father and all his brothers were mild mannered men who were able to accept their setbacks and proceed as though nothing much had happened to dampen their optimism.
    Johnston my brother who had remained on the farm with our father took over the farm when father retired.

    Died:
    ?b?John Duncan Pioneer succumbs
    ?/b?John Duncan, 87, a retired farmer of the south Regina district near Rowatt died Sunday in a Regina hospital. Funeral arrange ments by Speers will be announced Later.
    Mr. Duncan was born at Almonte, Ont. and came to Regina in 1890. He. filed on a homestead on the south Regina plains and has lived there since.
    In 1912 (1903 correction) he returned to Almonte and marrled Jessie Steel, who died in 1912. In 1917 (1916 correction) he married Jessie Adams, Vancouver, who predeceased him in 1925.
    Surviving Mr. Duncan are three sons, Willis, 2140 Wascana street, James S. of Montreal and Vancouver, a C.P.R. official, Johnston is on the farm, one daughter Miss Mary E. of Vancouver, and six grandchildren.
    Also surviving is a brother, Albert Duncan, operator of Duncan's Drug store, and two sisters, Mrs. T. A. Paterson of Almonte, Ont., and Mrs. Ben Holden, Calgary.
    Mr. Duncan was predeceased by three brothers, Edward at Almonte in 1951, James former sheriff of Regina, who died in 1339, and William, H. Duncan, who died in Regina in 1948.
    John Duncan was one of the founders of Sherwood Presbyterian church, now United church, and was an official in that congre gation for many years.

    Buried:
    Plot: 141 - Row 2-12 - Just North-East of Soldiers Plot, Just East of 3rd St. & 4th. Ave., 4th. Row

    John married Jessie Mary Adams on 21 Oct 1916 in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. Jessie was born on 13 Sep 1871 in Kemptville, Leeds & Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada; died in 1925; was buried in Regina Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    John married Jessie I. Steele on 30 Jul 1903 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Jessie (daughter of John Steele and Mary Johnston) was born on 18 Jun 1870 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 26 Feb 1912 in Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Regina Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. James Steele "Jim" Duncan was born in 1904 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; and died.
    2. Mary Elizabeth Duncan was born on 26 Nov 1905 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; and died.
    3. Johnstone Eric Duncan was born on 28 Dec 1907 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 25 Sep 1977 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    4. Willis Alexander Duncan was born on 29 Jul 1910 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 23 Sep 1998 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Duncan was born on 12 Jun 1825 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford); died on 5 Aug 1909 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 8 Aug 1909 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186518570
    • _FGRAVE: 186518570
    • _FSFTID: G33S-7JL
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    • _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Connection
    • _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

    Notes:

    From his obituary:
    "Mr Duncan was of a retiring disposition and never sought public office of any kind, preferring the quiet of his own home. He was of a robust constitution, and even until not long ago he thought nothing of a tramp out to the farm and spending the day busily working about because he loved to work."

    (Research):Crown Patent: NE 1/2 Lot 9 C 11 18 Jan 1864

    _HASHTAG:
    a relative on the path between a DNA Match and a common ancestor

    Died:
    ?b?Obit. - James Duncan?/b?
    One of the very few remaining links between the past generation and the present was removed this (Thursday) morning when Mr. James Duncan was called away from the surroundings in which he had spent so long a life. The late Mr. Duncan was born on the homestead in Ramsay, now occupied by his youngest son, Mr Ed Duncan, His whole life was spent there until a little over five years ago, when he removed to Almonte, to spend with Mrs. Duncan in the declining years of their lives in the comfortable home he had provided. On March 25, 1854, he was married to Elizabeth Lockhart, who was born in Scotland and came to Canada with her parents when nine years of age. To Mr. and Mrs. Duncan eleven children were born; all of whom are still living. The sons are Robert at Pilot Mound; William, James, John and Albert at Regina; Hugh at Strathcona; Alexander Sidney on the McFarlene farm and Ed on the homestead; the daughters are Maggie (Mrs. Butchart) and Lizzie (Mrs. Dr. Paterson) in Almonte, and Aggie (Mrs. Holden) at Pilot Butte, Man. The first break in the family circle occurred four years ago when Mrs. Duncan passed away, and now Mr. Duncan makes the second. Mr. Duncan was of a retiring disposition and never sought public office of any kind, preferring the quiet of his own home. He was of a robust constitution, and even until not long ago he thought little of a tramp out to the farm and spending the day busily working about because he loved to work. The funeral has been delayed until Sunday afternoon to enable members of the family at a distance to attend. It will take place at 3 o'clock to the eighth line cemetery.

    ?b?Mr. Duncan's Funeral?/b?
    The funeral of the late James Duncan took place from his home on Elgin street to the the Eighth Line Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, and was attended by a large concourse of people both from the town and township in which his long life had been spent. Two of his sons, James of Regina, and robert from Pilot mound, were among the cheif mourners. The pallbearers were three who were near neighbours of Mr. Duncan when he was on the farm - Messrs John Neilson, Graham Forgie and Donald Stewart, and three of his nearby town neighbours - Messrs HH Cole, S Young and John McFarlane. The funeral services were conducted by Rev C. H. Daly, of St. John's church, of which Mr. Duncan had been a member for many years. Among the floral tributes was a beautiful wreath from the family.

    Buried:
    Plots B120 to B149 stone 292
    James DUNCAN born June 12 1825 died Aug 5, 1909 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
    His wife Elizabeth LOCKHART born Apr 10, 1833 died Jan 19, 1905
    Robert DUNCAN died Aug 9, 1847 His wife Agnes GIFFORD died June 10, 1870
    John DUNCAN died 18 Oct 1844 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
    Elizabeth DUNCAN wife of Dr. T.R. PATERSON 1870 - 1953 (daughter of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart)

    James married Elizabeth Lockhart on 31 Mar 1854 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of William Lockhart and Elizabeth Barr) was born on 14 Feb 1833 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 2 Mar 1833 in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 19 Jan 1905 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 21 Jan 1905 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Lockhart was born on 14 Feb 1833 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 2 Mar 1833 in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland (daughter of William Lockhart and Elizabeth Barr); died on 19 Jan 1905 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 21 Jan 1905 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Elisabeth Lockhart
    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186518676
    • _FGRAVE: 186518676
    • _FSFTID: LHD1-NWX
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LHD1-NWX
    • _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)
    • Alt. Birth: 22 Mar 1833, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

    Notes:

    ?u?Obituary Almonte Gazette?/u?
    Came to Canada, age 9, (1841) previous note suggested age 7 nine week voyage, settled on 11th line of Ramsay, a farm later occupied by Mr. Cullen, about two miles from the Duncan farm.
    Retired to Almonte in 1903 when son Edmund took over farm.

    Christened:
    Name?tab?Elisabeth Lockhart
    Sex?tab?Female
    Christening Date?tab?2 Mar 1833
    Christening Place?tab?Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Christening Place (Original)?tab?Low Church, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
    Father's Name?tab?William Lockhart
    Father's Sex?tab?Male
    Mother's Name?tab?Elisabeth Barr
    Mother's Sex?tab?Female

    Died:
    Gazette, front page
    Obit?Mrs. James Duncan
    This morning the life of Mrs. Jas. Duncan took flight, the aged lady having been confined to her bedroom continually for the past four weeks, suffering from chronic bronchitis . For over forty years this disease has troubled her, and receiving a fall about four weeks ago, she gradually grew weaker until death ended her sufferings. Deceased, whose maiden name was Elizabeth, Lockhart, was born in Paisley, Scotland, on the 10th ol April, 1833, and when nine years of age came with her parents, a voyage of about nine weeks on the sea, and settled on the 11th line Ramsay, on the farm now occupied by Mr. Cullen. On March 31st, 1854, she was married to Mr. James Duncan, , by the Rev. J. K. Smith, and they settled on a farm about two miles from that of her. parents which farm is now occupied by their son, Mr. Edward Duncan. About two years ago they retired from farm life and came to Almonte where they have since lived. On March 31st, 1904, the aged couple celebrated their golden wedding. Eleven children were born to them - eight boys and three girls - all of whom, are living, the mother's death being the first break in the family. Those left to mourn besides her husband, are: Robert, near Pilot Mound, Man. ; Wm., James, John and Albert in Ramsay; Hugh. at Strathcona ; Alex., in Ramsay; Edward on the homestead; (Maggie), Mrs. Butchart, of Almonte; (Agnes) Mrs. Holden, of Pilot Butte, Assa.; and Lizzie who has always lived with her parents. Mrs Smith, McGregor, Man., is a sister. Mrs Duncan was a member of St. John's church and was highly esteemed and honoured by all. The funeral will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m. Service at the house at 1.45.

    Buried:
    Plots B120 to B149 stone 292
    James DUNCAN born June 12 1825 died Aug 5, 1909 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
    His wife Elizabeth LOCKHART born Apr 10, 1833 died Jan 19, 1905
    Robert DUNCAN died Aug 9, 1847 His wife Agnes GIFFORD died June 10, 1870
    John DUNCAN died 18 Oct 1844 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
    Elizabeth DUNCAN wife of Dr. T.R. PATERSON 1870 - 1953 (daughter of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart)

    Notes:

    Married:
    Married by the Rev. J. K. Smith

    Children:
    1. Robert James Duncan was born on 7 Dec 1854 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Mar 1943 in Pilot Mound, Pilot Mound Census Division, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in 1943 in Greenwood Cemetery, Pilot Mound, Pilot Mound Census Division, Manitoba, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth Mae Duncan was born in 1857 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1857 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. William Henry Duncan was born on 4 Mar 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Jul 1947 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 11 Jul 1947 in Regina Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    4. James MacKenzie Duncan was born on 14 Oct 1859 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 29 Oct 1937 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in 1937 in Regina Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    5. Margaret Jane "Maggie" Duncan was born on 23 Feb 1862 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Dec 1931 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in 1931 in Regina Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    6. 1. John Duncan was born on 23 Apr 1865 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 13 Jul 1952 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in 1952 in Regina Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    7. Hugh Duncan was born on 22 Nov 1866 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Jun 1935 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 2 Jul 1935 in Mount Pleasant Municipal Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.
    8. Alexander Sidney Duncan was born on 2 Sep 1868 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Mar 1923 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Mar 1923 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Elizabeth Duncan was born on 27 Apr 1870 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Aug 1953 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 23 Aug 1953 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Agnes Duncan was born on 14 Sep 1872 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Nov 1960 in Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Union Cemetery, Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada.
    11. Albert Duncan was born on 20 Apr 1874 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 10 Aug 1959 in Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 13 Aug 1959 in Regina Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    12. Edmund Harvey Duncan was born on 20 Jan 1878 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 14 Dec 1951 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 19 Dec 1951 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Robert Duncan was born on 16 Oct 1778 in Isle of Bute, Argyll and Bute, Scotland; was christened on 18 Oct 1778 in Rothesay Parish, Isle of Bute, Scotland (son of Robert "Big Rab" Duncan and Jean Kerr); died on 9 Aug 1847 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 11 Aug 1847 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186517954
    • _FGRAVE: 186517954
    • _FSFTID: LYDY-579
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    • _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Common Ancestor
    • _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
    • _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

    Notes:

    from LCGS site - Paisley Townhead Society List 1820 - indicates Robert, age 36 born in Bute, Agnes, his wife age 34,born in Paisley, he was a weaver, current residence Paisley, ages of male children 1 1/2, 7, 9, 11; Female children 4, 5, 16. Accompanied by 2 males +12; 1 male -12; 4 females -12. (This info may have been originally recorded incorrectly.)


    Photocopy of Marriage Register, was found in Paisley Museum

    Verbal history suggests that there were twins born in Canada who did not survive and who were buried under an oak tree in the field behind the barn on lot 10 Con 11 Ramsay Twp.

    In 1843 report Robert had paid 74 farthings eight shillings and 10 pence and his lot was described as 'middling lot, a good deal of rock'.

    (Research):Earl of Buckinghamshire, Captain Johnston, the Master, Greenock to Quebec, 29 Apr 1821

    Lanarkshire Society
    James Gilmour (6 persons)
    William Miller (1)
    William Gilmour (1)

    Paisley Townhead Society
    Robert Duncan (9)
    John Armour (4)
    Alexander Duncan (8)

    Parkhead (Paisley) Society
    John Burns (3)

    Crown Patent: W 1/2 L10 C11, 23 June 1837

    Christened:
    October 1778
    Robert son of Robert Duncan, seaman in Breckock and Jean Kerr was born the 16th and baptized the 18th.

    _HASHTAG:
    a common ancestor between yourself and at least one of your DNA Matches.

    _HASHTAG:
    Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

    Buried:
    Plots B120 to B149 stone 292
    James DUNCAN born June 12 1825 died Aug 5, 1909 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
    His wife Elizabeth LOCKHART born Apr 10, 1833 died Jan 19, 1905
    Robert DUNCAN died Aug 9, 1847 His wife Agnes GIFFORD died June 10, 1870
    John DUNCAN died 18 Oct 1844 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
    Elizabeth DUNCAN wife of Dr. T.R. PATERSON 1870 - 1953 (daughter of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart)

    Robert married Agnes Gifford on 27 Jun 1803 in Laigh Parish, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland. Agnes (daughter of Robert Gifford and Margaret Anderson) was born on 12 Jan 1784 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 15 Jan 1784 in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 10 Jun 1870 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 12 Jun 1870 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Agnes Gifford was born on 12 Jan 1784 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 15 Jan 1784 in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland (daughter of Robert Gifford and Margaret Anderson); died on 10 Jun 1870 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 12 Jun 1870 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Agnes Gilfford
    • Name: Agness Gifford
    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186518157
    • _FGRAVE: 186518157
    • _FSFTID: LDQX-1MH
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    • _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Common Ancestor
    • _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
    • _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

    Notes:

    It is verbal history but no records exist of twins being born to Robert and Agnes, some time between 1822 - 1824, as their first children born in Canada. But they died in infancy and were buried on the farm under an oak tree

    Christened:
    January 1784
    Gifford, Agnas lawful daughter of Robert Gifford and Margaret Anderson born 12th and baptised 15th,

    _HASHTAG:
    a common ancestor between yourself and at least one of your DNA Matches.

    _HASHTAG:
    Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

    Buried:
    Plots B120 to B149 stone 292
    James DUNCAN born June 12 1825 died Aug 5, 1909 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
    His wife Elizabeth LOCKHART born Apr 10, 1833 died Jan 19, 1905
    Robert DUNCAN died Aug 9, 1847 His wife Agnes GIFFORD died June 10, 1870
    John DUNCAN died 18 Oct 1844 (son of Robert Duncan and Agnes Gifford)
    Elizabeth DUNCAN wife of Dr. T.R. PATERSON 1870 - 1953 (daughter of James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart)

    Notes:

    Married:
    27th of June 1803
    Duncan
    Robert Duncan & Agnes Gilfford both in this parish.

    Alternate marriage date record of 11 Jun 1803.

    Agnes Gifford,s last name is spelled Gilfford on their Scotland marriage record.

    Children:
    1. Margaret Duncan was born on 19 Apr 1804 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 20 Apr 1804 in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 20 Jul 1864 in Shawville, Clarendon Township, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada.
    2. Jean Duncan was born on 20 Dec 1805 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 29 Dec 1805 in High Church Parish, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died about 1878 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Robert Duncan was born on 10 Mar 1809 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 24 Mar 1809 in Laigh Parish, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 28 Mar 1893 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 30 Mar 1893 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Alexander Duncan was born on 22 Nov 1811 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 8 Dec 1811 in Paisley (Abbey) Parish, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; and died.
    5. John Duncan was born on 8 Mar 1814 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 27 Mar 1814 in Paisley (Abbey) Parish, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 18 Oct 1844 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 20 Oct 1844 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Agnes Duncan was born on 2 Feb 1816 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 19 Feb 1816 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 10 Mar 1877 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1877 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Daniel Duncan was born on 4 Sep 1818 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 19 Sep 1818 in Paisley (Abbey) Parish, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 25 Dec 1860 in New York, United States.
    8. Elisabeth Duncan was born on 4 Aug 1820 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 10 Sep 1820 in Paisley (Abbey) Parish, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died before 1826 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West.
    9. Duncan was born in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West.
    10. Duncan was born in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West.
    11. 2. James Duncan was born on 12 Jun 1825 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 5 Aug 1909 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 8 Aug 1909 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Elisabeth Duncan was born in Dec 1826 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in Dec 1912 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

  3. 6.  William Lockhart was born on 28 Jun 1801 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland (son of William Lockhart and Margaret Gibson); died on 20 Oct 1878 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FSFTID: LCZD-7GT
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LCZD-7GT

    Notes:

    Though William was not a Society settler, his brother John was part of the Lesmahagow Society which travelled to Canada on the Earl of Buckinghamshire and settled in Ramsay Township together with John Fumerton and Mary Frew.

    Carol Bennett (1991) The Lanark Society Settlers. Published by Juniper Books, Renfrew, Ontario

    William married Elizabeth Barr on 30 Jan 1819 in Dalyr, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland. Elizabeth (daughter of Hugh Barr and Jean Howie) was born on 12 Sep 1796 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland; was christened on 18 Sep 1796 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland; died on 28 Sep 1884 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Barr was born on 12 Sep 1796 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland; was christened on 18 Sep 1796 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland (daughter of Hugh Barr and Jean Howie); died on 28 Sep 1884 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Elisabeth Barr
    • _FSFTID: LHD1-N9B
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LHD1-N9B

    Children:
    1. Jane Lockhart was born on 4 Jun 1819 in Irvine, North Aryrshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland; was christened on 1 Jun 1819 in Irvine, North Aryrshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland; and died.
    2. William Lockhart, Jr. was born on 22 Nov 1821 in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; was christened in Irvine, Ayr, Scotland; died on 10 May 1862 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John Lockhart was born in 1823 in Lilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland; and died.
    4. Margaret Lockhart was born on 1 Aug 1824 in Irvine, North Aryrshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland; was christened in Irvine, North Aryrshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland; died in 1848 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West.
    5. Elizabeth Lockhart was born on 26 Feb 1829 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died in 1832 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
    6. Janet Lockhart was born on 4 Dec 1830 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 26 Dec 1830 in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 29 Jun 1912 in Foley, Benton County, Minnesota, United States; was buried in 1912.
    7. James Lockhart was born about 1832 in Kilbarchan Renfrewshire, Scotland; and died.
    8. 3. Elizabeth Lockhart was born on 14 Feb 1833 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 2 Mar 1833 in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 19 Jan 1905 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 21 Jan 1905 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Hugh Samuel Lockhart was born on 5 May 1835 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 7 Jun 1835 in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 15 Mar 1893 in Yorkton, Yorkton Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in 1893 in Rosemount Cemetery, Yorkton Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    10. Mary Lockhart was born on 14 Feb 1838 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 18 Mar 1838 in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Robert "Big Rab" Duncan was born on 11 Oct 1759 in Rothesay Parish, Isle of Bute, Scotland; was christened on 14 Oct 1759 in Rothesay Parish, Isle of Bute, Scotland (son of Thomas McConechy and Mary MacConachy); died in 1788 in Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Big Rab McConnechy
    • Name: Robert "Big "Rab" McConechy
    • Name: Robert McConachy
    • Name: Robert McConnechy Duncan
    • _FSFTID: G3HD-2W1
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/G3HD-2W1
    • _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)
    • Name Change: Between 1759 and 1775, Rothesay Parish, Isle of Bute, Scotland; from the Gaelic name McConnechy to the English naming system Duncan

    Notes:

    (Research):Name:?tab?Duncan Robert
    Dates:?tab?8 Apr 1789
    Place:?tab?Rothesay, Argyll, Scotland
    Book:?tab?Mac. Mc. contd. (Marriages) (Marriage)
    Collection:?tab?Argyle, Caithness, Sutherland, Argyll, Invarness, and Hebrides: xxx - The commissariot records, Register of Testaments of Argyle, 1674-1800; Caithness, 1661-1664
    Volume:?tab?The Commissariot Record of The Isles.
    Chapter:?tab?Register of Testaments, 1661-1800
    Text:?tab??b?Duncan Robert,?/b? ?b?mariner in Rothesay?/b? 08 Apr 1789

    Source Information
    Ancestry.com. UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.

    Original data: Electronic databases created from various publications of probate records.

    Description
    This database is a collection of probate registers from the United Kingdom. The records include wills and other miscellaneous types of probate records. Learn more...



    Robert (his father) in 1778 is recorded on the birth record of his son Robert as being a ?b?Seaman in Breckoch?/b? alt. Breckock, Wales

    The Isle of Bute in the Olden Time: With Illustrations, Maps, and Plans
    https://books.google.ca/books?id=xrsxAQAAIAAJ
    James King Hewison - 1893 - ?Bute Island (Scotland)
    1817, ornamented urn ; Scalpsie, oval (Maccon. MS.), several urns ; Breckoch (Bl., p. 85), urn; Reiligasdain, 19 cists, I urn, removed (see chap, viii.) 5. Cairns or barrows unopened : Rudhabodach ; Kerrycrusach (S.S.E. of) ; Ardroscadale (No. 2) ; Scalpsie ; (Ayshaug) Stravannan; Inchmarnock; Undraynian Point; Kerrytonlia ...

    Birth:
    Name?tab?Robert Mc Connechy
    Sex?tab?Male
    Birth Date?tab?11 Oct 1759
    Father's Name?tab?Thomas Mc Connechy
    Father's Sex?tab?Male
    Mother's Name?tab?Mary Mc Connechy
    Mother's Sex?tab?Female
    Event Type?tab?Christening
    Event Date?tab?14 Oct 1759
    Event Place?tab?Rothesay, Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Event Place (Original)?tab?Rothesay, Bute, Scotland

    "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYZJ-GX5 : 11 February 2020), Thomas Mc Connechy in entry for Robert Mc Connechy, 1759.

    Christened:
    October 1759
    Robert, son to Thomas McConnechy in Eskachragan & Mary McConnecky born 11th was baptised upon the 10th inst.

    Name Change:
    This change happened over a number of year. Robert was born and baptized as Robert McConnechy and married as Robert Duncan.

    Died:
    Verbal family history suggested that he was known as '?b?Big Rab?/b?" and was seriously injured assisting people after a ship wreck off the coast of Scotland. This led to a search of records and the discovery of his will, with Thomas, his father acting as Executor.

    Robert married Jean Kerr on 8 Mar 1776 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Jean (daughter of John Kerr and Mary Burnside) was born on 1 May 1752 in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland; was christened on 7 Jun 1752 in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 18 Mar 1824 in Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Jean Kerr was born on 1 May 1752 in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland; was christened on 7 Jun 1752 in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland (daughter of John Kerr and Mary Burnside); died on 18 Mar 1824 in Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FSFTID: LYDY-F8Y
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LYDY-F8Y

    Notes:

    (Research):Scotlands People: Old Parish Record
    Surname KERR
    Forename JEAN
    Parents/ Other Details JOHN KERR / MARY BURNSIDE FR78 (FR78)
    Gender F
    Date 07/06/1752
    Parish Number 654/
    Ref 10 134
    Parish Rutherglen

    Name:?tab?Jean Kerr
    Gender: ?tab?Female
    Birth Date:?tab?1 May 1752
    Baptism Date:?tab?7 Jun 1752
    Baptism Place:?tab?, Rutherglen, Lanark, Scotland
    Father:?tab?John Kerr
    Mother:?tab?Mary Burnside
    FHL Film Number:?tab?1066604
    Reference ID:?tab?2:15N91ZT

    Source Information
    Ancestry.com. Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.

    Original data: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.

    Christened:
    1752
    Jean Kerr born May 1st;
    Christening June 7th
    parents John Kerr and Mary Burnside
    witnesss James and Andrew Kerr

    KERR JEAN
    JOHN KERR/MARY BURNSIDE FR78 (FR78)
    F
    07/06/1752
    654/
    10 134
    Rutherglen

    Jean Kerr
    Birth: May 1 1752
    Christening: June 7 1752 - Rutherglen, Lanark, Scotland
    Parents: John Kerr, Mary Burnside
    Witnesses: James Kerr and Andrew Kerr

    Notes:

    Married:
    8 Mar 1776
    Robert Duncan, sailor, and Jean Kerr, resident of Glasgow.


    Scotlands People
    Surname KERR
    Forename JEAN
    Spouse Name ROBERT DUNCAN/FR2770 (FR2770)
    Date 08/03/1776
    Parish Number644/1
    Ref260 177
    Parish Glasgow

    Name:?tab?Jean Kerr
    Gender: ?tab?Female
    Marriage Date:?tab?8 Mar 1776
    Marriage Place:?tab?Glasgow,Lanark,Scotland
    Spouse:?tab?Robert Duncan
    FHL Film Number:?tab?0102924, 0102925, 1042937, 1041382

    Source Information
    Ancestry.com. Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.

    Original data: Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.

    Children:
    1. Agnes Duncan was born on 3 Oct 1777 in Greenock, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 4 Oct 1777 in Greenock, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, Scotland; and died.
    2. 4. Robert Duncan was born on 16 Oct 1778 in Isle of Bute, Argyll and Bute, Scotland; was christened on 18 Oct 1778 in Rothesay Parish, Isle of Bute, Scotland; died on 9 Aug 1847 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 11 Aug 1847 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Robert Gifford was born about 1756 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland (son of Robert Gifford and Agnes Herriot); and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Robert Gifford
    • _FSFTID: LDQX-19V
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LDQX-19V
    • Alt. Birth: Abt 1756, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

    Robert married Margaret Anderson on 3 Jul 1779 in Paisley (Abbey) Parish, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Margaret (daughter of John Anderson and Margaret Cochran) was born on 21 Feb 1760 in Kirkintullock, Dumbartonshire, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Margaret Anderson was born on 21 Feb 1760 in Kirkintullock, Dumbartonshire, Scotland (daughter of John Anderson and Margaret Cochran); and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FSFTID: LDQX-1SZ
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LDQX-1SZ
    • Alt. Birth: 5 Jan 1756, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

    Notes:

    Married:
    1979
    Gifford
    Robert Gifford & Margaret Anderson

    First name(s)?tab?Robert
    Last name?tab?Gifford
    Marriage year?tab?1779
    Marriage date?tab?03 Jul 1779
    Marriage place?tab?Low Church,Paisley,Renfrew,Scotland
    Spouse's first name(s)?tab?Margaret
    Spouse's last name?tab?Anderson
    Place?tab?Paisley
    County?tab?Renfrewshire
    Country?tab?Scotland
    Record set?tab?Scotland Marriages 1561-1910
    Category?tab?Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
    Subcategory?tab?Parish Marriages
    Collections from?tab?Scotland, United Kingdom
    Index (c) IRI. Used by permission of FamilySearch Intl

    Children:
    1. Helen Gifford was born on 21 Jan 1782 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 24 Jan 1782 in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died before 1851.
    2. 5. Agnes Gifford was born on 12 Jan 1784 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 15 Jan 1784 in Low Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 10 Jun 1870 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 12 Jun 1870 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Margaret Gifford was born on 13 Dec 1788; was christened on 16 Dec 1788 in Laigh Parish, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland; and died.
    4. Jean Gifford was born on 8 Jan 1791 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 8 Jan 1791 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; and died.
    5. Robert Gifford was born on 31 Aug 1793 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; was christened on 12 Sep 1793 in Laigh Parish, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland; and died.

  5. 12.  William Lockhart was born about 1745 in County Down, Northern Ireland; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FSFTID: GJ6P-NPV
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GJ6P-NPV

    William married Margaret Gibson. Margaret was born in 1750; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Margaret Gibson was born in 1750; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FSFTID: GJ6G-BWZ
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GJ6G-BWZ

    Children:
    1. 6. William Lockhart was born on 28 Jun 1801 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 20 Oct 1878 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Hugh Barr was born in 1766; died in 1843.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FSFTID: GJ6P-CBF
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GJ6P-CBF

    Hugh married Jean Howie. Jean was born in 1769; died in 1842. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Jean Howie was born in 1769; died in 1842.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Jean Johnston
    • _FSFTID: GJ6P-TQV
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GJ6P-TQV

    Children:
    1. 7. Elizabeth Barr was born on 12 Sep 1796 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland; was christened on 18 Sep 1796 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland; died on 28 Sep 1884 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.




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