of Wayne County, New York · documented from the public record
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James Duncan b. 1799
James Duncan⚭ Mahala Williams (widow Withington)
childrenMahala Duncan · James Duncan · Phebe Duncan · Charles Duncan · Francis Duncan · Maryette Duncan · Henry Duncan
Their story
What the record says
Born in Scotland 1799.
Trained as blacksmith, specialty ax-making.
Emigrated to the U.S. at age 27, settled in Troy, N.Y., worked at the Troy Mills, later moved to Red Creek.
Married the widow Mahala (Williams) Withington, of Puritan stock.
Died at Red Creek about age 77 in the Presbyterian faith (c.1876).
Father of Charles Duncan.
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