- James was born in Dalhousie Township, Lanark County, Ontario, the son of James Duncan and Jane Purdon. On Jan.21,1859, he was married to Janet Turnbull, daughter of Thomas Turbull and Elizabeth Bryce. James died at McDonald's Corners on Oct.19,1905, after accidentally being killed by a horse.
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Plot 106 :
(side 1 of stone)
- In memory of Janet Turnbull, wife of James Duncan, died Jan.20,1903, aged 65 years
(side 2 of stone)
- In memory of James Duncan, died Oct.19,1905, aged 68 years.
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Obituary - The Lanark Era -Oct.25,1905 -
At McDonald's Corners, Thursday, Oct. 19th, Mr. James Duncan, aged 68 years. Killed by a horse. He was married to Janet Turnbull, who predeceased him three years ago. They had a family of eight; Robert, Lanark; Thomas, McDonald's Corners; James T., moving to Powasson; Willie, at Reston, Manitoba; John, on the homestead; Mrs. Joseph Legary, Dalhousie; Mrs. James L. Cameron, Sheridan's Rapids; and Mrs. James Geddes, McLaren's Depot. Burial in Crawford's Cemetery.
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1838 - 1905 (67 years)
