Alexander Duncan

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Alex Duncan
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156438672
• _FGRAVE: 156438672
• _FSFTID: G339-VP7
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/G339-VP7
• _STAT: Never Married
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

(Research):1881 Canada Census, Ramsay Township, Alexander is listed as beign 12 years old.

In Detroit when his father died in 1893.

In New York at time of Mother's death 1908.

In Penticton, BC in 1941 when Wm. J. died.

?u?letter from Jos. G Harris, Curator, RN Atkinson Museum, 785 Main St. Penticton BC, V2A 5E3 14 Aug 1980

?/u?"A Duncan, ranching" is in the 1936 British Columbia Directory, Jubilee Edition.

?u?From Art Thompson, Box 334 Cartwright MB letter dated 16 Nov 1973.?/u?

"Another brother, Alexander, lived for a short period of time on Robert's farm where he had a cave dug in the bank of the Badger Creek. I visited the spot some years ago but it had fallen in and hardly recognizable"

Death date from BC Vital statistics, Reg. 1949-09-0024606, microfilm #B13200, GSU 2032570
Family History Library Film 1375869.

Not listed in the 1911 census for 'Yale & Cariboo District 14 (checked 41, 42, Peachland and Naramata).

Could not find a marked grave in area indicated by cemetery records. Nearby is a marker for ?u?John Gray Duncan?/u? who passed away in the Penticton hospital on 5 Jan 1949. In his obituary, it is indicated that he was born in Scotland, lived in Penticton area for 38 years, died at age 85, and was survived by 1 brother, 2 sisters in England.

From Memoires of James Alvin Duncan youngest son of James Sidney Duncan an older brother of Alexander Duncan's
Alexander articled in Law and left Almonte for New York. Little is really known of his activities and events there. But Alexander became stone deaf and returned to his elder brother Robert at Cartwright, Manitoba in 1914. He remained there for some few years and then left for Penticton, B.C. Little was heard from him after he left. He died and was buried there, the actual date unknown but believed to be the in early fifties. Alexander never married.

Buried:
Site F4 Grave 7, no grave stone.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186517208
• _FGRAVE: 186517208
• _FSFTID: 9CV2-RWK
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/9CV2-RWK
• _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Common Ancestor
• _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Connection
• _HASHTAG: Lanark Society Settler
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)
• _TODO: Open
• _TODO: Open

Notes:

Birth:
Christening:
Register of Births and Baptisms, Paisley Museum

Came to Canada from Scotland in 1821 with his parents.

In religion he was an ardent Presbyterian, in politics a Reformer. He never sought office but enjoyed the respect of a host of neighbours and acquaintances.

" One of the districts more substantial citizens. He lived quietly and industriously and never sought public office."

(Research): Robert Duncan member of Free Church

Crown Patent: SW 1/2 L 9 C 11, 19 Jan 1864.

(Medical):attending physician: Dr. Burns.
Informant: Wm. J. Duncan of Ramsay Township, farmer.
Registrar: Jas Caskey, Ramsay Township

Birth:
Register of Births and Baptisms, Paisley Museum
SurnameDUNCAN
ForenameROBERT
Parents/ Other DetailsROBERT DUNCAN/AGNES GIFFERD FR79 (FR79)
GenderM
Date24/03/1809
Parish Number573/3
Ref40 133
ParishPaisley Burgh or Low

ScotlandsPeople

Christened:
DUNCAN
ROBERT
ROBERT DUNCAN/AGNES GIFFERD FR79 (FR79)
M
24/03/1809
573/3
40 133
Paisley Burgh or Low

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

_HASHTAG:
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_HASHTAG:
Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
1893, Friday March 31 Stone 698
The Almonte Gazette page 4

Another Old Settler at Rest
Again it becomes our duty to chronicle the demise of one of the hardy pioneers of this section - one who had his share of hardships incident to the vicissitudinary period in which this county was first settled - in the person of Mr Robert Duncan, of Ramsay, who passed away on Tuesday morning last, in his 86th year. His death was sudden, He arose as ussual, ate a hearty breakfast and died half an hour later, from heart failure it is suposed. For the last eight or ten years Mr Duncan had been subject to occasional weak spells; prior to that time he always enjoyed vigorous health. Deceased was born in Paisley, Scotland in January 1808. He came to Canada with his parents in 1821. They settled the same year on the 11th line of Ramsay, in which deceased lived continuously till his death., a period of over seventy years. Mr Duncan was twice married - first to Margaret Lockhart, by whom he had two children, Mrs James Caskey, of this town, and Mrs James Stirton, of Seatle, Washington and by his second wife Eliza McLinton, who survives him, seven children, all of whom are living, viz: Robert, David and Margaret, in Manitoba; James of Arnprior; Alex, in Detroit; William and Mary, on the homestead. In religion deceased was a Presbyterian, and in politics a Reformer. He never sought public office of any kind. He was a man of unswerving integrity, and enjoyed the respect of his neighbours and acquaintances; and a host of friends will receive the anouncement of his death with sincere sorrow. The remains will be interred in the eighth line cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon

Buried:
Plots C97 to C108 Stone #698
Robert Duncan Mar 28 1893 85 yrs. His wife Eliza McLinton Sep 3, 1908 84 years
George A Duncan infant son to Wm. & Mina Duncan
William J, Duncan 1857 - 1941. His wife Mina Simpson July 15, 1935 65 yrs.

Robert married Eliza Matilda McLinton on 8 Apr 1856 in Lanark County, Canada West. Eliza (daughter of William McLinton and Elizabeth) was born in 1826 in County Down, Northern Ireland; died on 3 Sep 1908 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Sep 1908 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Eliza Matilda McClinton
• Name: Elizabeth McClinton
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186517292
• _FGRAVE: 186517292
• _FSFTID: G339-VL3
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/G339-VL3
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

(Research):Originally recorded death as 28 Mar 1893. OBITUARY 3 September 1908

Evelyn Simpson in 1974: Eliza McLinton was from the 7th line of Goulbourn, possibly sister of Greg, William and Robert.
Was the daughter of either ?b?William?/b? or?b? David McLinton, they were brothers ?/b? from Ireland settling on 7th line of Goulbourn. William McLinton came out from Ireland with his brother David

Descentents of Greg McLinton could be Mrs Stewart King of Almonte, Mabel Kenny from Cobden.
For McLinton history contact Mrs. Norma Kenny (Cobden); niece of Mrs. Stewart King (Almonte), granddaughter of Greg

Robert McLinton possibly grandfather of Mrs C. Morton of Carleton Place
Beatrice Morton:

(Medical):Death after 3 weeks

Died:
As a run-down clock gradually ceases to tell off the passing hoursso did the life of Mrs Robt Duncan gradually ceases to be, when this Thursday morning her spirit passed back to Him who gave it. Born in Ireland over eighty-two years ago Eliza McLinton came with her parents to Canada, they settled in Goulbourn, where the deceased spent her life until her marriage about fifty years ago to Mr. Robert Duncan of Ramsay. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Duncan took up their residence on the Eleventh line, where their home was until they were called away. To them seven children were born. These are Robt and David at Cartwright, Man; James and Margaret (Mrs Geo Robertson, Winnipeg; Mary (Mrs J.K. Simpson), Ashton; Alex, New York and William at home. Mrs Duncan is the last member of her fathers family. The deceased was of a quiet and retiring nature, but a good neighbour and one respected by all. She was for many years a consistent member of St. Andrews Church, Almonte. the funeral will take place on Saturday at 2 o'clock from her late residence to the eighth line cemetery.


Buried:
Plots C97 to C108 Stone #698 pg 38
Robert Duncan Mar 28 1893 85 yrs. His wife Eliza McLinton Sep 3, 1908 84 years
George A Duncan infant son to Wm. & Mina Duncan
William J, Duncan 1857 - 1941. His wife Mina Simpson July 15, 1935 65 yrs.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186517954
• _FGRAVE: 186517954
• _FSFTID: LYDY-579
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LYDY-579
• _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.

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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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Agnes Gilfford
• Name: Agness Gifford
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186518157
• _FGRAVE: 186518157
• _FSFTID: LDQX-1MH
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LDQX-1MH
• _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,

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_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.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Wm McClinton
• _FSFTID: G339-LMV
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/G339-LMV
• _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Common Ancestor
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

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William married Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born in 1785 in Ireland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _FSFTID: GWJZ-CXB
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• _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Common Ancestor
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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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]

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.

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]

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
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