Known Duncan Ancestry of Walter William Duncan

Generation No. 1

        1.  Walter William Duncan¹, born 19 January 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was the son of 2. Walter Winfield Duncan and 3. Frances Elizabeth 'Betty' McCall.  He married (1) Mary Ruth Yow 20 August 1954 in Billings, Montana.  She was born 12 February 1931 in Raliegh, North Carolina.  She was the daughter of Thomas Sidney Yow and Margaret Maie Wheatherly.

Generation No. 2

        2.  Walter Winfield Duncan², born 02 April 1898 in Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia; died 14 June 1978 in Fort Myers, Florida³.  He was the son of 4. Erastus Alexander Duncan and 5. Gertrude Linnea 'Gerty' Hale.  He married 3. Frances Elizabeth 'Betty' McCall 15 February 1926.

        3.  Frances Elizabeth 'Betty' McCall, born 05 June 1905; died 13 April 1966.

Notes for Walter Winfield Duncan:

        Walter W. Duncan was one of the early partners of Duncan Brothers Tire Company of Winchester, Va.  Last known address was 33901  Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida.

More About Walter Winfield Duncan:

Burial: June 1978, Memory Gardens Cemetery, Ft. Myers, Florida

Children of Walter Duncan and Frances McCall are:

        1                 i.    Walter William Duncan, born 19 January 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio; married Mary Ruth Yow 20 August 1954 in Billings, Montana.

                          ii.    Carolyn Elizabeth Duncan⁴, born 02 June 1934; married Carroll Copp Phillips 27 June 1959.

Generation No. 3

        4.  Erastus Alexander Duncan^5,6,7, born 18 August 1862 in Mercer County, Virginia   [1863 WV]; died 18 April 1941 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida⁸.  He was the son of 8. Josephus Chester 'Cephus' Duncan and 9. Malinda Jane Tuggle.  He married 5. Gertrude Linnea 'Gerty' Hale 15 April 1896 in Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.

        5.  Gertrude Linnea 'Gerty' Hale^9,10, born 10 January 1871 in Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia; died 09 September 1939 in St. Petersburg, Florida.  She was the daughter of 10. Thomas Fountain Hale and 11. Catherine Hale.

Notes for Erastus Alexander Duncan:

        He was named after an Uncle who was killed during the Civil War in a skirmish at Dublin Depot, Virginia in December of 1861.  Erastus A. Duncan was a Rail Road time keeper, lumber inspector, lumber broker, farmer and financial backer of Duncan Brothers Tire Company of Winchester, Va.  His last farm on Front Royal Pike (RT. 522S) in Frederick County, Virginia is now the Shenandoah Memorial Park Cemetery.  As of January 2005 the house is still standing and used as the main office for the Maintenance Department.  He was a faithful and devoted member of the Church of Christ.

        In June 1880 Erastus was a Farm Laborer living with his Mother Malinda Rice at Beaver Pond, Mercer County, West Virginia.  According to the Giles County Census taken June 21, 1900 Erastus is living next door to his father-in-law Thomas F. Hale in dwelling 291 of the Pearisburg District. Erastus and family were enumerated as: Erastus Duncan Head May 1861 39 married 4 years, occupation: Time Keeper with Rail Road, renting home; Linnie G. wife Jan 1871 29 married 4 years with 2 living children; May S. daughter Jan 1897 3; Walter W. son Apr 1898 2; Nora L. daughter Aug 1888 11 at school; Jessie V. daughter May 1891 9; Fred L. son Mar 1894 6, all born in Virginia with both parents born in Virginia.  The children Nora, Jessie, and Fred were from Erastus' first marriage to Lula Mae Johnston.  Lula Mae Duncan died on 04 June 1895 in Narrows, Virginia.

More About Erastus Alexander Duncan:

Burial: April 1941, Hillsboro Mem. Cem., Hillsboro, Loudoun Co., VA

More About Gertrude Linnea 'Gerty' Hale:

Burial: September 1939, Hillsboro Mem. Cem., Hillsboro, Loudoun Co., VA

Children of Erastus Duncan and Gertrude Hale are:

                           i.    Mae Shuler Duncan¹¹, born 10 January 1897 in Narrows, Giles Co., VA¹²; died 01 November 1990 in Rose Hill Rest Home, Berryville, Clarke Co., VA¹³; married Ryburn Alexander Keesling 22 November 1916 in Washington, D. C; born 25 September 1894 in Rye Valley, Smyth Co., VA; died 02 June 1989 in Winchester, Frederick Co., VA¹⁴.

Notes for Mae Shuler Duncan:

               She was a terrific Grandmother, wonderful cook, and a loving and devoted wife to my Grandfather.  She loved spoiling and feeding her three grandsons, of which I personally loved every minute of.

               Their last home on Front Royal Road, was a restored school house, which was part of the Duncan farm.  They bought the house and property from my Grandmother's youngest sister, Ruth Duncan Grim.  My Grandfather had a wing and basement added to the old school building.  The "Erastus Duncan farm" in Frederick County, Virginia was sold off and finally became the Shenandoah Memorial Gardens Cemetery, were the famous county singer, Patsy Cline is buried.  In a strange and quiet way, my Grandparents had Patsy Cline for a neighbor.

               Ryburn and Mae resided alone, taking care of their flower and vegetable gardens together until 1989.  It saddens me to record that Ryburn Alexander Keesling died in his sleep, in his own bed, beside his loving wife of 72 years and 6 months on 2 June 1989.  He died 115 days short of his 95th birthday.  Mae Shuler Duncan Keesling died 17 months later on 1 November 1990 at the Rose Hill Rest Home, Berryville, Va.  She passed away 70 days shy of her 94th birthday.  They both rest together in the Keesling Family plot at Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro,Loudoun Co.,Va.

               They received letters of congratulations and admiration from the President of the United States, Ronald Reagan and Sen. Harry Byrd on their 65th wedding anniversary.  They were congratulated by Paul Harvey on his nation wide radio broadcast on November 22, 1988, their 72th wedding anniversary.  They received a congressional letter from Virginia Sen. John Warner (ex-husband of actress Elizabeth Taylor) in 1988, also.

More About Mae Shuler Duncan:

Bapt.: Methodist

Burial: 04 November 1990, Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery, Hillsboro, Loudoun, VA¹⁵

Cause of Death: Recurrent cerebral thrombosis and arteriosclerotic cardiovascul

Occupation: Homemaker and loving Grandmother.

Notes for Ryburn Alexander Keesling:

               Ryburn  was born  to Elbert and Florence Scott Keesling in the Rye Valley, at his grandparents Scott's home.  He was raised and spent his younger days on his father's farm in Cedar Springs,Smyth Co.,Va.  He was fourteen years old when his family moved north to Loudoun County, Virginia.

               He was christened in the Fairview Church at Rural Retreat, in the Methodist faith, a faith that remained strong in him to the day he passed away.  While farming and residing in Loudoun County, he was a faithful member and Sunday School Superintendent for many years at the Purcellville Bethel Methodist Church.  Even in his early 90's, he was still active and respected in the Kernstown United Methodist Church.

               Following in the family tradition, he was a farmer for most of his adult life.  He was also a very accomplished carpenter and worked in his later years, for his brother-in-laws and son, at Duncan Brothers Tire Company in Winchester, Va.   He sold his last farm, on Rt. 522 East, outside of Winchester,Frederick Co.,Va., on 9 November 1965, while I was serving in the U. S. Navy Submarine Service in the Tonkin Gulf of Vietnam.  They moved down the road about one mile, to the home he and my Grandmother resided in to the end of their days.

More About Ryburn Alexander Keesling:

Baptismal: Methodist

Burial: 05 June 1989, Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery, Hillsboro, Loudoun, VA

Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Occupation: Farmer and construction carpenter

Resided: Front Royal Pike, Frederick Co., VA.

        2                ii.    Walter Winfield Duncan, born 02 April 1898 in Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia; died 14 June 1978 in Fort Myers, Florida; married (1) Frances Elizabeth 'Betty' McCall 15 February 1926; married (2) Elsie McCall 05 February 1969.

                         iii.    Maude Elizabeth Duncan^16,17, born 19 May 1901 in Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia; died 11 November 1995 in Williamsburg, Ohio; married John Stanley Armstrong 31 December 1925 in Bethel, Clermont Co., Ohio; born 30 July 1890 in Bethel, Clermont Co., Ohio; died 01 February 1967 in Christ Hosp., Cincinnati, Ohio.

More About Maude Elizabeth Duncan:

Burial: 14 November 1995, Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel, Ohio

Resided: Bethel, Ohio

                         iv.    Rhea 'Ray' Howard Duncan^18,19,20, born 09 July 1902 in Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia; died 09 July 1973 in Winchester, Frederick Co., Virginia; married Sarah Emma Swing 06 November 1930 in Bethel, Clermont Co., Ohio; born 24 October 1906 in Bethel, Ohio; died 26 July 1996 in Winchester, Frederick Co., Virginia.

Notes for Rhea 'Ray' Howard Duncan:

               Ray H. Duncan was one of the original partners and founders and for many years, President of Duncan Brothers Tire Company of Winchester, Va.  He was a bank director of the Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester for 27 years and a member of the Stonewall Ruritan Club.

More About Rhea 'Ray' Howard Duncan:

Burial: July 1973, Mount Hebron Cem., Winchester, Virginia

More About Sarah Emma Swing:

Burial: July 1996, Mount Hebron Cem., Winchester, Virginia

                          v.    Oscar Hale Duncan²¹, born 29 July 1904 in Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia; died 11 January 1997 in Winchester, Frederick Co., Virginia; married Virginia Katherine Watkins 12 July 1930; born 14 January 1908 in Cincinnati, Ohio; died 25 March 1980.

Notes for Oscar Hale Duncan:

               Oscar H. Duncan was one of the original partners and founders of Duncan Bros. Tire Company.

More About Oscar Hale Duncan:

Burial: January 1997, Shenandoah Memorial Park Cem., Winchester, Frederick Co., VA

More About Virginia Katherine Watkins:

Burial: March 1980, Shenandoah Memorial Park Cem., Winchester, Frederick Co., VA

                         vi.    Ruth D. Duncan²², born 20 June 1909 in Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia; married Frederick Lawrence Grim; born 16 November 1908; died 23 September 1954 in Winchester, Frederick Co., Virginia.

More About Frederick Lawrence Grim:

Burial: September 1954, Mount Hebron Cem., Winchester, Virginia

Generation No. 4

        8.  Josephus Chester 'Cephus' Duncan^{23,24,25,26,27}, born 23 March 1825 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia; died 25 May 1864 in New Market, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.  He was the son of 16. Rev. Landon Duncan and 17. Sarah Kirk.  He married 9. Malinda Jane Tuggle 24 June 1852 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia.

        9.  Malinda Jane Tuggle^{28,29,30,31,32}, born 20 December 1833 in Monroe County, Virginia  [1863 WV]; died 01 June 1895 in near Bluefield, West Virginia.  She was the daughter of 18. Larkin Tuggle and 19. Melinda May Shumate.

Notes for Josephus Chester 'Cephus' Duncan:

        According to Bible records he died on May 25, 1864 at New Market, Virginia.   CSA military records of the 30th Virginia Battalion published by H. E. Howard, Inc., Lynchburg, VA, list him as having died on June 10, 1864.  He was mortally wounded in action (MWIA) during the "Battle of New Market" on May 15, 1864.   Younger brother, Erastus was killed in a skirmish December 1861 near Dublin, Virginia.  Older brother, Elisha G. Duncan served in the CSA McComas Battery, Giles Co. Militia during the Civil War.  Elisha (Eli) was the only son of Rev. Landon and Sarah Duncan to have survived the Civil War.

        Military records list his enlistment date as March 26, 1862 at Union, Monroe Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).  On November 24, 1862 he was reduced from 2nd Sargent to Private for informal censor of Captain L. A. Vawter.  Informal censor is called "disrespect for a senior officer" in today's military.  At the time he was serving in Capt. Vawter's Battery of Company "C", 30th Virginia Battalion "Sharpshooters".  Prior to this unit he was a 1st Sargent in Company D, 166th Militia.  On March 17, 1863 he was detailed as a boatman on the New River for which he was paid 20 cents a day extra duty.

        Giles Co., Va., Deed Bk. G, p. 316:  6 Dec. 1846, Samuel Pack commissioner to heirs of James T. Watson decd, per Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery, 15 Feb. 1844, in action for relief of James K. Kent and the heirs of James T. Watson decd, of one part, to Elisha G. Duncan and Cephus (Josephus, younger brother) Duncan of Giles Co. VA of the other part, for $25 paid by Elisha G. Duncan and Cephus Duncan, 332a 1 rod 26 poles incl. 141a the property of Landon Duncan which was included within the bounds; the said 332a is a part of a patent to Saml. M. Hopkins, on W.side of Nero River near the falls and S.Side East River mountain; adj. 10a purchased by Joshua and Elijah Davis of Andrew Johnston, line of Landon Duncan, the Island, mouth of Wolf Creek.

        Giles Co., Va., Deed Bk. H, p. 234:  11 Aug. 1848, Elijah Davis and wife Polly (X) and Joshua Davis and wife Sally (X) to Elisha G. Duncan and Cephas, and his wife, all Giles Co. VA, $150, 30a on Praim's? mill branch adj. Landon Duncan, on Piney Mountain, branch of East River.  Memo: residue of lands held jointly by Elijah and Joshua Davis are now solely owned by Joshua; Elijah and his wife have no interest in them.

        In the 1860 Giles County Census he was listed as being age 35, living in the Pearisburg Post Office District with wife Malinda, 2 sons and 2 daughters. Recorded as a farm laborer with personal estate worth $300 and having been born in Virginia.

More About Josephus Chester 'Cephus' Duncan:

Burial: May 1864, St. Matthews Lutheran Ch. Cemetery, New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA

Notes for Malinda Jane Tuggle:

        Malinda Jane Duncan married George W. Rice about 1868 in Mercer County, West Virginia and had five more children by this marriage.  In an 1882 letter to her sister Elizabeth Peck, she stated that her deceased son William Chester was given the same middle name as her deceased husband Cephas.

        In October 1870 she was married to George W. Rice and living with her Mother in Red Sulpher Springs, Monroe County, West Virginia.  Residing in dwelling 260 are Melinda Tuggle 71 F W, Keeping house; George W. Rice 26 M W, Farm Hand; Melinda J. Rice 36 F W; Ellen Rice 1 F W, Born WV; John H. Dunkin 16 M W; Sarah M. Dunkin 14 F W; Amanda J. Dunkin 12 F W; Martha S. Dunkin 12 F W; Erastus A. Dunkin 7 M W, all born Virginia (Compiler's note: Dunkin should be spelled Duncan as all were children of Josephus Duncan 1825 - 1864).

        1880 Census for Beaver Pond, Mercer County, West Virginia: Marinda RICE, Self  Widow age 46 VA Occ: Keeping House Fa: VA  Mo: VA/ John DUNCAN, Son age 25 VA Occ: Farm Labor Fa: VA  Mo: VA/ Erastus DUNCAN, Son age 18 VA Occ: Farm Labor Fa: VA  Mo: VA/ Luley RICE, Daughter, age 9, Fa: VA  Mo: VA/ Charles RICE, Son, age 5, WV  Fa: VA  Mo: VA.  Malinda's son Arthur T. Rice was listed as age 3 and a boarder at the home Elliott and Belle Ellis at time of this census.

Children of Josephus Duncan and Malinda Tuggle are:

                           i.    William Chester Duncan, born 26 March 1853 in near Narrows,Giles County, Virginia; died October 1868 in Giles County, Virginia, age 15.

                          ii.    John Harrison Duncan^33,34, born 12 March 1854 in Mercer County, Virginia   [1863 WV]; died 1939 in near Peterstown, West Virginia; married Josephine 'Josie' McNeer 23 September 1880 in Monroe County, West Virginia; born June 1859 in Monroe County, Virginia  [1863 WV]; died 1931 in near Peterstown, West Virginia.

Notes for John Harrison Duncan:

               The Monroe County, West Virginia Census for the Red Sulpher District taken June 21, 1900 enumerates: John H. Duncan Head Mar 1854 46 md. 20 yrs, owns and works a mortgaged free farm; Jossie Wife June 1859 40 md. 20 yrs. With 3 living children; Cecil A. Son Oct 1881 18 Farm Laborer attended school 4 mos.; Clarence E. Son mar 1885 15 Farm Laborer attended school 4 mos.; Leonard C. Son Nov 1890 9 attended school 4 mos.

                         iii.    Sarah Malinda 'Sally' Duncan³⁵, born 06 February 1856 in near Narrows,Giles County, Virginia; married Henry Brown Riner Abt. 1873; born April 1849 in Monroe County, Virginia  [1863 WV]³⁶; died 1940 in Monroe County,  West Virginia.

Notes for Sarah Malinda 'Sally' Duncan:

               All date of births on the children come from the 1900 Federal Census for Red Sulphur Dist., Monroe County, West Virginia with the exception of daughter Josphine Riner.

Notes for Henry Brown Riner:

               In July 1880, Henry age 30, a Farmer with wife Sarah M. age 23, and children Josie A. 5, William 2, and Nora J. 1 month, were living in Red Sulpher Dist., Monroe Co., West Virginia. The Monroe County Census taken March 11, 1920 enumerates Henry and Family as: Henry B. Riner age 70, Farmer and owner of a mortgage free general farm; Sarah M. 64 wife; Arthur W. 33 son; Clifton E. 19 son; Josie A. 45 daughter widow.

                         iv.    Infant Duncan, born 28 March 1857 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia; died 30 March 1857 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia.

                          v.    Amanda Julia Duncan³⁷, born 08 April 1858 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia; died 19 June 1952 in Bluefield, West Virginia; married John Acton Black, Jr. 29 October 1874; born 19 June 1854 in Allegheny County, Virginia; died 17 March 1923 in Bluefield, West Virginia.

More About Amanda Julia Duncan:

Burial: June 1952, Walnut Grove Cem., Bluefield, WV

Resided: Peterstown, West Virginia

Notes for John Acton Black, Jr.:

               John and family were listed as living in dwelling 5 at Beaver Pond, Mercer Co. West Virginia on June 4, 1880.  They were enumerated as: John Black 26 Farmer; Amanda 22 wife keeping house; Robert 5 son; Minnie 3 daughter; Godfrey Charlton a black male age 19 Farm Laborer, all born in Virginia.  During this period they were living near Amanda's Mother Malinda Rice.

               John and family were listed as residing in dwelling 119, Ceredo District, Wayne Co., WV on June 4, 1900.  They were enumerated as John A. Black Head [D.o.B] Jun 1854, age 45, married 25 years, occupation Rail Road Conductor, renting home; Amanda J., wife born Apr 1858, age 42, married 25 years with 5 living children; Robert L., son, born Aug 1875, 24 single, occupation Merchant; Annie M., daughter, born Dec 1880, 19 single; Carl W., son, born Aug 1895, age 4; John L., son, born Oct 1898, age 1.

               In January 1920, John is retired, age 60 and owns home at 116 South St., Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.  Residing with him is wife Amanda J., age 54 and son Loyd J., age 27, single, with occupation of Department Store Window Dresser, all recorded as being born in Virginia.

More About John Acton Black, Jr.:

Burial: March 1923, Walnut Grove Cem., Bluefield, WV

                         vi.    Martha Susan 'Sue' Duncan³⁸, born 17 July 1860 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia; died 1947 in Monroe County, West Virginia; married Joseph Oliver 'Joe' Crotty 31 December 1879 in Mercer County, West Virginia; born 12 January 1853 in Mercer County, Virginia  [1863 WV]; died 1930 in Monroe County, West Virginia.

Notes for Joseph Oliver 'Joe' Crotty:

               In 1880 Joseph 27 a Farmer and Susan 19 were residing in Springfield Dist, Monroe County, West Virginia.  In June 1900 they were enumerated in the Red Sulpher District of Monroe County at dwelling 204 as: Joseph O. Crotty Head Jan 1853 47 Md. 20 yrs, owns and works own mortgage free farm; Martha S. Wife July 1861 30 Md. 20 yrs. With 3 living children; Luther Son Jan 1881 19 Farm Laborer attended school 7 mos.; Albert C. Son June 1886 14 Farm Laborer attended school 6 mos.; Claude W. Son Apr 1893 7 attended school 4 mos. Joseph is living next door to his brother-in-law John H. Duncan at dwelling 203.

               In April 1910, the Monroe County Census only records Joseph 57 Farmer, wife Martha S. 40 and son William C. 17 at dwelling 150.  On January 5, 1920 Joseph and family are enumerated at farm dwelling 28 in Springfield Dist, Monroe County, West Virginia as: Joseph O. Crotty 66 Farmer; Sue wife 58; Claud W. son 26; Kate Duahgter-in-law 21; James M. Grandson 4/12th; Susanette (?) Granddaughter 7/12th.

        4              vii.    Erastus Alexander Duncan, born 18 August 1862 in Mercer County, Virginia   [1863 WV]; died 18 April 1941 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida; married (1) Lula Mae [Johnson ?] Johnston; married (2) Gertrude Linnea 'Gerty' Hale 15 April 1896 in Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.

Generation No. 5

        16.  Rev. Landon Duncan^{51,52,53,54,55,56}, born 26 March 1786 in Fauquier County, Virginia; died 22 September 1867 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia.  He was the son of 32. Unknown Stedman ? and 33. Chloe Duncan.  He married 17. Sarah Kirk 12 August 1812 in Giles County, Virginia⁵⁷.

        17.  Sarah Kirk^58,59, born Abt. 1791 in Fauquier County, Virginia; died Aft. 12 December 1865 in Giles County, Virginia.  She was the daughter of 34. Thomas Kirk and 35. Nancy Webb.

Notes for Rev. Landon Duncan:

        Possible son of one Chloe Duncan who married Landon's father-in-law, one Thomas Kirk on 15 Jan. 1814.  He spent his childhood in Stokes County, NC., and moved to Giles County, VA., about 1812.  His marriage to Sarah Kirk on 12 August 1812 was consented to by her father, Thomas Kirk; bond by Archabald Clyborn; witnesses Archabald Clyborn & Thomas Kirk, Sr.  He was a school teacher, minister, farmer and Giles County Commissioner of Revenue.

        The following information is taken from the Giles County, VA., Deed, Will and Tax Books:

        Giles Co. VA Will Book A,Pg.141:  This Indenture and bargain of sale and delivery made and entered into this 12 Jan. 1814, between Chloe Duncan and Landon Duncan, both of Giles Co. VA, for $1 paid by Landon Duncan, I the said Chloe Duncan have given, granted, ... to the said Landon Duncan & his heirs forever the following species of property, viz, one sorrell mare 12 years old and 15 hands high, one red cow & her calf, one feather bed & all the furniture belonging to it, one pine chest with all table & kitchen furniture consisting of basons, dishes, plates, knives & forks & tea ware, pots, ovens & all castings with all and singular the articles herein mentioned or in any wise appertaining thereunto, ... for their proper use right & title, and I do hereby renounce all claim or claims to all or any of the aforesaid property, likewise do warrent & defend said property all & singular of them from the claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever.  /s/ Chloe Duncan.  Wit. Jas. McClaugherty, Isaac Hale.  Giles Co. Court Oct. 1814, deed of personal property from Chloe Duncan to Landon Duncan was proven in court by the witnesses thereto subscribed and ordered recorded.  (VB: Note 15 Jan. 1814 marriage bond between Thomas Kirk and Chloe Duncan)  [Tax] 3/10/1815, Walkers Creek & Sugar Run, & Marrs Mill Creek: Landen Duncan, 0wp, 0b, 1h, 6 cows, 1 silver, gilt or pinchback watch.

        Deed Bk. B, p.170:  25 April 1820, John Peters Jr. to Thomas Kirk Senr. & Landon Duncan, both Giles Co., $611.66, 141a in 3 surveys on S. side New River, on Laurel Creek.  Wit. Th. Kirk, John Brown, William Tiller.

        Will Bk. A, p.255: Will of Thomas Kirk 26 July 1821, probated July and August 1821; personal property sold, equally divided among my children & wife Chloe Kirk an equal heir with my ch; my half of land bought & occupied by myself & son-in-law Landon Duncan continue to be occupied by Landon for $15 year until whole tract sold, my half equally divided...; exec. brother John Kirk & son-in-law Archibald Clyburn; wit. Edward Hale, Hiram Pennington.  [Complete copy of will under profile of Thomas Kirk].

        Deed Book B, p. 434:  27 Aug. 1822, John Kirk and Archibald Clyburn, exec. of will of Thomas Kirk Sr. decd, to Landon Duncan, both Giles Co., $275, 141a on south side of New River below mouth of Wolf Creek of which land said Thomas Kirk Senr. was a joint proprietor with said Landon Duncan and by last will directed the land be sold by his exec; 3 parcels.  Wit. Henry Harrison, Hugh Jonston (sic), David French, James Jenks, John McClaugherty.

        Deed Bk. D, p. 24:  21 Jan. 1831, John Peters and wife Sally to Landon Duncan, all Giles Co. VA, $1, 30a adj. lands of Joshua & Elijah Davis, the east end of a tract of 66a bearing date 1791 granted to Isaiah Perdue 1/14/1793.  This land was sold to Thomas Kirk Sr. & Landon Duncan joint purchasers in April 1820 by said John Peters Jr. but by reason of a defect in the title made by Isaiah Perdue to John Peters Jnr in the bounds ... reference to Chancery Court Feb. 1830 to clear the title.

        WILL OF LANDON DUNCAN, GILES CO., VA (Giles Co., VA, Will Book 4, 1856-1873, page 438) :  I, Landon Duncan of the County of Giles and State of Virginia do make and ordain this my last will and testament.

        1st.  I devise to my beloved wife Sarah Duncan all my real and personal estate during the term of her natural life.

        2nd.  After the death of my wife I devise all my real estate to James H. [K?] Duncan but upon this Trust that he will hold and use the same for the exclusive benefit of my daughter Julia Chane [?] Hare, wife of Joseph Hare, and of Phebe S. Duncan, wife of my son Elisha G. Duncan.

        3rd.  After the death of my wife Sarah Duncan, it is my will that the personal estate herein devised to her be sold by my Executor and the proceeds arising from said sale be put out at interest until the youngest child of my deceased son Josephus Duncan arrive at full age, when said proceeds shall be equally divided between all the children of the said Josephus Duncan.

        4th.  I appoint and constitute my son Elisha G. Duncan the Executor of this my last will and testament.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 25th day of December 1865.  Landon Duncan.

        Witnesses  William H. Hale, Ralph M. Stafford

        Virginia:  In Giles County Court, November 19th 1869.  This last will and testament of Landon Duncan deceased which was partly proven at the last term of the Court by the evidence of William H. Hale, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto was this day again presented in Court, farther proven by the evidence of Ralph M. Stafford, the other subscribing witness thereto, and ordered to be recorded.  Teste  John W. Easley CC

        1982 "Giles Co. VA History - Families" by Hist. Soc., page 263: "Landon Duncan b. Fauquier (sic) Co. VA, March 26, 1786; moved to Stokes Co. NC then back to Giles Co. VA; was a school teacher, one of pupils was John B. Floyd who became Confederate Army General.  Landon Duncan married Sarah Kirk about 1812, became Baptist Minister, later changed to what is now known as Disciples of Christ.  Rev. Duncan settled on tract of land south of Wolf Creek, of which Hare Springs & Cemetery are a part of tract; land was deeded to his dau. Juliann and son-in-law Joseph Hare.  Joseph fought in Civil War until he became ill; his son Hamilton at age 17 took his place & was killed. He is buried in the Hare Cemetery.  Rev. Duncan, as well as being minister, was a tax collector of Giles Co. for several years; according to Rev. Duncan's Wedding Book, now in possession of Alta Yanson of Glendale, CA, Rev. Duncan performed 273 marriages between 1813-1859, he d. Sept. 22, 1867 at age 81".

        The following passage which gives a physical description of Landon Duncan comes from Chapter XV of the book "Memoirs of Alexander Campbell, Volume II. (1869)":  "In the same year (1831), Mr. Bullard concluded to study medicine with Dr. D. J. Chapman, near the Sulphur Springs, in Giles County. Here, amid some of the most picturesque and romantic scenery of the American continent, near where Sinking Creek, passing four miles under Thomas' Hill, empties itself into New River, and where the latter, more than a hundred feet deep, washes the lofty and magnificent cliffs of "Thomas' Hill," Mr. Bullard pursued his medical studies, whilst religious thoughts still predominated. Earnestly desiring baptism, but unable to obtain it at the hands of the Baptists, as he did not sufficiently approve of their tenets to unite with them, he felt himself quite isolated. That year, Landon Duncan, the assessor of the county, a man of grave and thoughtful aspect, nearly six feet in height, with dark complexion, black hair and eyes, and a firm, decided manner, happened to call in the discharge of his official duties. Falling into a religious conversation with him, Mr. Bullard freely communicated to him his feelings and his wishes, and though he frankly expressed his dissent from some of the views held by Mr. Duncan, the latter agreed to baptize him. Landon Duncan had, when young, united with the Baptists, and was ordained August, 1813.  After some time, however, he adopted the sentiments of the "Christian Connection," chiefly through the influence of Joseph Thomas."

         The Giles County Census taken August 23, 1850 for dwelling 521 lists the Reverend as Landon DUNCEN age 60 M Farmer with $900 estate value and born in Virginia.  Residing with him is Sarah Duncen 59 F, over 20 cannot read or write, born VA; Josephus Duncen 23 M VA; Erastus Duncen 20 M VA.  The Giles Census taken August 8, 1860 shows him and wife Sarah living with their son-in-law Joseph Hare near Bell Point Post Office.  Their surname is spell DUNCUM in the census with Landon age 74 and wife Sarah age 69, both born in Virginia.

More About Rev. Landon Duncan:

Burial: September 1867, Hare Cemetery, Narrows, Virginia

Notes for Sarah Kirk:           She had three sons, Elisha G., Josephus Chester, and Erastus Alexander Duncan.  Only Elisha, called Eli, survived while serving in the Civil War for the Confederacy.

Marriage Notes for Landon Duncan and Sarah Kirk:

Giles County, Virginia Marriage Permission for August 11, 1812: Landon Duncan to Sarah Kirk, Thomas Kirk, father; wit. Archerbell Clyborn and Thomas Kirk Sen.

Giles County, Virginia Marriage Bond for August 12, 1812: Landon Duncan to Sarah Kirk; surety Landon Duncan and Archabald Clyborn.

Children of Landon Duncan and Sarah Kirk are:

                           i.    Julina Duncan^60,61,62, born 1813 in Giles County, Virginia; died Bef. 1852 in Giles County, Virginia; married Thomas Jefferson Hobbs 28 January 1830 in Giles County, Virginia; born Abt. 1806 in Washington County, Virginia; died 02 February 1872 in Giles County, Virginia.

Notes for Julina Duncan:

               Her Father Rev. Landon Duncan married her and Thomas Hobbs.  She died before his written will on Christmas Day 1865.  Her Husband remarried in January of 1852.

More About Julina Duncan:

Reside/d: Old Newbern-Fayette Turnpike, Giles Co., VA

Notes for Thomas Jefferson Hobbs:

               The Giles County, Virginia Census for the 20th District taken July 15, 1850, lists Thomas and family as follows: Thomas J. Hobbs 43M Farmer with $2000 real estate value; Nancy (Mother) 66F; Julina (1st Wife) 36F; Madison (Brother) 35M Deaf; Amanda J. 19F; Charles L 16M; Catherine 13F; William 12M; Ferdinand H. 10M; Leony 5F; Thomas B. 3M, and Ugene W. 11/12thM, all born in Virginia.

               The Giles County, Virginia Census for Pearisburg PO taken August 2, 1860 for dwelling 606 has: Thomas J. Hobbs 54M Farmer with estate values of $4000 and $1900; Martha (2nd wife) 40F; Martha (Daughter) 24F Tutoress; Catherine 22F Domestic; William 20M Farm Laborer; Ferdinand 18M Farm Laborer; Leona 15F Domestic; Benton 13M; Eugene 10M, Jane 7F, all born in Virginia.  All children with exception of the daughter Martha attended school within the year of the census.

               Thomas was the census taker for the Pearisburg District in Giles County in 1870.  On July 12, 1870 he enumerated himself and family at dwelling 281 as: Hobbs, Thomas 64M Farmer $3000 and $400 estate values, born VA; Martha 47F Keeping house, born West Virginia; Suzie (Martha) 30F, born VA; Benton 23M Teacher, born VA; Eugene 20M Works on Farm, born VA and Jane 16F, born VA.

               According to Duncan and Hale family traditional stories and records he drowned in the New River trying to rescue his Ferry Boat in February 1872.  He died from falling through the ice in trying to save his boat and died of hypothermia as there was no water in his lungs [Source: Rosa Lee Johnson].

                          ii.    Harriet M. Duncan^63,64,65, born Abt. September 1814 in Giles County, Virginia; died 08 January 1873 in Mercer County, West Virginia; married Harrison Robinson 26 March 1834 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia⁶⁶; born 05 August 1813 in Mercer County, Virginia; died 18 November 1877 in Mercer County, West Virginia.

Notes for Harriet M. Duncan:

               16 Mar. 1834, permission, Harrison Robinson to Harriet Duncan, by Landon Duncan (father), wit. Elisha Duncan and Anderson Shumate; Mar. 22. permission, Harrison Robinson by John Robinson, wit. Elisha Duncan and Anderson Shumate; Mar. 24, bond Harrison Robinson to Harriet Duncan, surety HarrisonRobinson and Reuben F. Watts.

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Reside/d: Spanishburg, West Virginia

Notes for Harrison Robinson:

               Some family researcher's show the surname as ROBERSON, but all census records list the family name as ROBINSON.

               In July 1850, Harrison and Harriet are residing at dwelling 4, 42nd District, Mercer Co., Virginia as Harrison Robinson 36M Farmer $1700 Real Estate value; Harriet 35F; Josephus 14M; Alexander 12M; John H. 10M; Ruphus A. 8M; Elizabeth 7F; Ardelia 5F; Mary E. 4F; Lafayette 1M, all born in Virginia.  July 6, 1860 Mercer County, Virginia Census for dwelling 230: Harrison Robinson 47M Farmer Estate values $4000 and $100; Harriet 46F wife; John H. 20M Farm Laborer Personal Estate $550; Rufus A. 19M; Ardelia 16F; Mary E. 14F; Lafayette W. 12M; Malissa 11F; Octavia H. 9F; Rhoda C. 7F and Landon C. 2M, all born in Virginia.  September 6, 1870, Rock Township, Mercer Co., West Virginia Census for dwelling 12: Harrison Robinson 56M Farmer Estate values $1750 and $475; Harriet 55F House Keeping; L. W. 21M; Malissa 18F; Octavia H. 16F; Rhoda C. 14F and Landon C. 12M, all born in Virginia.  All the children are shown as having attended school within the year.

                         iii.    Rev. Elisha G. 'Eli' Duncan^67,68,69, born 18 October 1815 in Giles County, Virginia; died Bef. June 1900 in Livingston County, Missouri; married (1) Phobe L. Hare 05 April 1846 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia; born Abt. 1822 in Giles County, Virginia; married (2) Anna Eliza ? Bef. June 1880 in Livingston County, Missouri; born July 1828 in Virginia   [1900 Census].

Notes for Rev. Elisha G. 'Eli' Duncan:

               Was an ordained minister of the Disciples of Christ, following his father.  Some Hare family records show his middle name as being Gabriel.  In all public records I have found him to be listed only with the initial "G".  Giles Co., Deed Bk. H, p. 67:  15 Sept. 1847, Joseph (H) Hare of Giles Co. VA to Phebe Duncan, wife of Elisha G. Duncan, James F. Hare and Andrew J. Hare, children of William H. Hare and grandchildren of Joseph Hare, all Giles Co. VA, for love and $1, land 1/2 mile NE of Giles Courthouse, containing 500a, being part of 521a grant to late Col. George Davis? 2 April 1810, and upon partition of estate of George Davis was allotted to Juliet F. Gerald wife of Garland S. Gerald, 500a of which they sold 30 Dec. 1844 to said Joseph Hare; adj. Oscar F. Johnston, John H. Rutter, Mill Road, Puck (Pack?) and Caperton's land, Guy D. French's land; this land is given as an advancement at the price of $5,800, and if upon settlement of said Joseph Hare's estate, it is greater than what they would be entitled to upon an equal division between his son William and the children of said William and wife Sally, which may then be living, giving to each child an equal share with the father, then the grantees will reimburse their father William H. Hare and their brothers and sisters.  No wit.

               Deed Bk. I, p. 132:  23 June 1852, Reuben F. Watts and wife Paulina to Elisha G. Duncan and wife Phebe, all Giles Co. VA; that Joseph Hare by deed 15 Sept. 1847 conveyed to Phebe Duncan, Andrew J. Hare and James F. Hare, 500a lying near Giles Co. courthouse; that James F. Hare and wife Eliza M., and Andrew J. Hare and wife Wilmirth, by several deeds conveyed their interest to said Reuben F. Watts; deed of partition, 2/3 to Watts and 1/3 to Elisha G. and Phebe Duncan; Watts have two parts, one of 100a adj. Pendleton's land, Johnston's line; Elisha G. Duncan's part; the other part of 193a; Elisha G. Duncan and wife have 264a by estimation.  All signed.  (31,730)

               Deed Bk. I, p. 359:  25 March 1854, Elish G. Duncan & wife Phebe to Ruben F. Watts and Alexander Mahood, for $3000, 264a adj. line of orig. 520a survey, corner to 100a purchased by R.F. Watts of James Hare, division line between said Duncan and Watts.  /s/ Elisha G. Duncan, Phebe L. Duncan.  No wit.

               The Giles County, Virginia Census taken August 19, 1850 enumerates Elisha and family at dwelling 476 as: Elesha G. Duncan 34 M Farmer $2500 VA; Phoeba Duncan 29 F VA; and John A. Duncan 1 M VA.  The Giles Census taken August 8, 1860 for dwelling 670 lists them as: Elisha G. DUNCUN 44 M Farmer $4000 & $2310 VA; Phebe DUNCUN 38 F VA; John DUNCUN 11 M  VA attending school; William DUNCUN 8 M VA attending school. Elisha G. Duncan is listed as owner on the August 1860 Slave Schedule for Giles County.  On page 7, he is recorded as owning one Black Female age 21, one Black Male age 11/12th and one Slave House.

               To this date no 1870 Census can be found for Elisha and Phobe Duncan with various spellings.  Their son John A. Duncan was found living with his cousin Isaac Hare on June 30, 1870 in Giles County.

               By 1880 Elisha, age 65 is farming in Jackson Township, Livingston County, Missouri with a second wife Anna E., age 51, born in Virginia.  He is living next door to his son John and wife Letticia Duncan. Elisha is assumed to have died before June 1900, as his second wife Ann Eliza Duncan, age 71 is residing with his son John.

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Military service: CSA McComas Battery, Giles Co. Militia

                         iv.    Elizabeth 'Eliza' Duncan⁷⁰, born 1816 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia; died Bef. September 1860 in Monroe County, West Virginia; married Jesse S. Campbell 04 April 1842 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia; born December 1813 in Monroe County, Virginia  [1863 WV]⁷¹; died Aft. June 1900 in Monroe County, West Virginia.

Notes for Elizabeth 'Eliza' Duncan:

               She was married by her Father Rev. Landon Duncan April 21, 1842.  He presented bond and consent in Giles County on April 4, 1842.  She was not listed with her husband and children on the Monroe County, Virginia Census taken September 10, 1860.

Notes for Jesse S. Campbell:

               The Monroe County, Virginia Census taken July 18, 1850 for dwelling 37 lists: Jesse Campbell 36 M Farmer; Eliza 34 F; Sarah J 7 F; Mary E. 5 F; Julia A. 3 F; Martha S. 1 F, all born in Virginia.  The Monroe County, Virginia Census taken September 10, 1860 for Peterstown Post Office dwelling 1680 lists: Jesse Campbell 45M Farmer with estate values of $1750 and $400; Sarah J. 17F, Mary E. 15F, Julia A. 13F, Martha S. 12F, William H. Campbell 9M, Elizabeth 51F (she is listed as Jesse's Sister in the 1880 Census), and Clara Rutlege 38F, all born in Virginia. In August 1870 Jesse and family are enumerated residing in dwelling 198 near Lyndside Post Office, Monroe County as: Jessie Campbell 56 Farmer with estate values of $1440 and $695; Sarah J. 27 House Keeping; Julia A. 24 at Home; William H. 20 Farm Hand; Elizabeth (sister) 66 at Home and Harriet Canterbury 9, all born in West Virginia.

               On June 12, 1880 Jesse and family were recorded at dwelling 102, Springfield Dist., Monroe Co., WV as: Jesse Campbell M 66, widowed, Farmer; Elizabeth Campbell F 69, Sister, single Keeping House; Sarah J. McDowell F 37 Daughter widowed Keeping House; Julia A. Campbell F 34 Daughter single at Home; Thomas G. Whitten M 43 Border single Carpenter.  Residing next door in dwelling 103 is Son William Campbell and family. On June 8, 1900 Jesse is living with his Son William and is enumerated as Jesse S. Campbell Father born Dec 1813, age 86 widowed.

                          v.    Lucilla 'Lucille' Duncan^72,73,74, born Abt. 1819 in Giles County, Virginia; died May 1850 in Monroe County, Virginia  [now WV]; married Joshua Lowe 12 December 1838 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia⁷⁵; born 11 April 1813 in Monroe County, Virginia  [now WV]; died 05 March 1896 in Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia.

Notes for Lucilla 'Lucille' Duncan:

               Lucilla Duncan Lowe possibly died in child birth of daughter, Lucella who is listed as being born 17 May 1850.  Lucilla Duncan Lowe was not listed in the 1850 Monroe County, Virginia Census, which taken on August 21, 1850. The Census for Division 39 1/2, dwelling 363 enumerates as: Josha Lowe 37M Farmer Estate Value $2000; Rachel E. 10F; Martha S. 9F; Erastus P. 8M; Mary J. 6F; Alex C. 4M; Josephus W. 2M, all born in Virginia.

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Burial: May 1850, Lowe Farm Cem., Red Sulphur Springs, WV

Resided: Red Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

Notes for Joshua Lowe:

               Death of Mr. Joshua Lowe: Mr. Joshua Lowe an aged and estimable citizen of this county, died at his home near Red Sulphur Springs at 8:30 o'clock on Friday night last, March 5th, 1897, of dropsy, aged about 84 years. Mr. Lowe was a devout member of the Christian Baptist Church. His remains were interred near his home on last Saturday afternoon. He leaves two sons and one daughter. [Src: March 11, 1897 Monroe Watchman Newspapeer (Volume XXVI, No. 6) in Union, Monroe County, West Virginia, p. 3 /Local Affairs]  His Death Certificate lists Thomas Lowe as father.  Will: 5 March 1897 Died intestate, son A.C. Lowe appointed estate administrator.  Probate: Chancery court decision split estate to A.C. Lowe and grandchildren

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Burial: March 1896, Lowe Farm Cem., Red Sulphur Springs, WV

                         vi.    Rhoda B. Duncan^75,76,77,78, born 09 May 1821 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia; died 05 September 1861 in Mercer County, VA (now West Virginia); married Floyd White 02 January 1843 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia; born 17 October 1820 in Mercer County, VA (now West Virginia); died in Boone County, West Virginia.

Notes for Rhoda B. Duncan:

               She was married by her Father Rev. Landon Duncan.  Rhoda died at age 40 in the same year her last child Sarah E. was born.  It's possible her death was from complications of child birth.

               According to the Giles County Census taken August 23, 1850, Rhoda and her family were living in dwelling 522 next to her parents in dwelling 521.  They were enumerated as: Floyd D. White 30 M Farmer; Rhoda White 28 F; Eliza White 6 F; Paulina White 4 F; William H. White 2 M; Joseph A. 1 M, all born in Virginia.

                        vii.    Julia Ann Duncan^79,80,81, born 10 March 1823 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia⁸²; died Bef. April 1916 in Giles County, Virginia; married Joseph Hare, Sr. 03 March 1842 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia⁸³; born 04 November 1819 in Giles County, Virginia; died May 1904 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia.

Notes for Julia Ann Duncan:

               Last Will and Testament of Julia A. (Duncan) Hare dated 25 Mar 1912, recorded for probate 3 Apr 1916 at Giles County Courthouse, Pearisburg, Virginia.

Notes for Joseph Hare, Sr.:

               From a letter dated 12 Jun 1933 from the War Department a brief history of Joseph Hare's service in the Confederate Army: "The records of this office show that Joseph Hare, private, Wise Legion Virginia Artillery, Confederate States Army, enlisted May 26, 1861, at Giles Courthouse, Virginia.  This Company was reorganized May 1, 1862, and he subsequently became a private of Company D, Stark's Battalion Confederate Light Artillery, Confederate States Army. He was discharged September 17, 1862, by reason of disability. His personal description is recorded as follows: Born in Giles County, Virginia, age 42 years, 6 feet 1 inch high, dark complexion, black eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a farmer."

               The Giles County, Virginia Census taken August 24, 1850 records Joseph and family at dwelling 537 as: Joseph Hare 30 M Farmer $800; Julia 27 F; Sarah A. 8 F attends school; Phoebe L. 6 F attends school; William H. 4 M; Thela 2 F; Cornelia 4/12th  F, all born in Virginia.  The Giles County, Virginia Census taken August 8, 1860 enumerates him and his family at dwelling 660 as: Joseph Hare 41 M Farmer $2000 $800 VA; Julia Hare 37 F; Pheba 15 F Domestic VA attending school; William 14 M VA attending school; Rhoda 12 F VA attending school; Cornelia 10 F VA attending school; Susanah 8 F VA attending school; Mary 6 F VA; Joseph 4 M VA; Harriet 2 F VA; Landon Duncun 74 M Asserated VA; Sarah Duncun 69 F VA over age 20 cannot read or write; Peter Kirby 35 M Farm Laborer VA; and Baston Bailey 22 M Farm Laborer VA over age 20 cannot read or write.

Marriage Notes for Julia Duncan and Joseph Hare:

               The Marriage Bond was secured and recorded on February 28, 1842 at Giles County Courthouse, Pearisburg, Virginia.  Julia and Joseph were married by her Father Rev. Landon Duncan on March 3, 1842. 

        8             viii.    Josephus Chester 'Cephus' Duncan, born 23 March 1825 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia; died 25 May 1864 in New Market, Shenandoah Co., Virginia; married Malinda Jane Tuggle 24 June 1852 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia.

                          ix.    Ardelia 'Delia' Duncan^84,85, born May 1827 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia⁸⁶; died 19 February 1914 in Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minneasota⁸⁷; married Lewis DeCamp 12 February 1846 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia⁸⁸; born 12 January 1821 in Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia; died 02 May 1914 in Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Miineasota⁸⁹.

Notes for Ardelia 'Delia' Duncan:

               Married by her father, Rev. Landon Duncan at Narrows, Virginia.   Rev. Duncan as a Baptist Minister had married Lewis DeCamp's parents, David DeCamp to Sarah Ford, daughter of Lewis & Elizabeth Ford, on 10 August 1815.   Lewis and Delia resided in Peterstown, Va. (WV) and had one child Elizabeth Jane there.  They then moved to Iowa were they had 2 living children and 4 known sons in Minneasota by 1860. 

               In the 1900 Census for Wabasha County, Minnesota Ardelia is enumerated as: Wife WF born May 1827, age 73, married 54 years having 12 children with 4 living, born in West Virginia with both parents born in North Carolina. In the 1880 Census she listed herself as being born in Virginia with both parents born in Virginia.

Notes for Lewis DeCamp:

               On June 30, 1860 Lewis and family was enumerated in the Walashaw County, Minnesota Census for dwelling 706 as: Lewis Decamp 39M, Farmer with estate values of $1000 and $225, born in VA; Ardelia 33F, born VA; Eliza 13F, born VA; Mary 11F, born VA; Ira 10M, born Iowa; Sarah 5F, born Iowa; Robert 2M, born Minnesota; William 7/12thM, born Minnesota.

               Twenty years later on June 8, 1880, Lewis and family are found living at dwelling 200 on 5th Street in Wabasha, Minnesota.  They were listed as: Louis Decamp Self M58 House Carpenter VA VA VA; Adelia Decamp F53 Wife Keeping house VA VA VA; Mary Decamp F30 Daughter at home VA VA VA; Luke Mailan M42 Son-in-Law River Pilot VA MO MO; Eliza Mailan F33 Daughter Keeping house VA VA VA; Alexander Decamp M17 Son Laborer MN VA VA; Thomas Decamp M11 Son at school MN VA VA.

               In the 1900 Census for Wabasha County, Minnesota Lewis is enumerated as: Head WM born Jan 1821, age 79, married 54 years, born in West Virginia with both parents born in Virginia.

                           x.    Erastus Alexander Duncan, Sr.^90,91,92, born 1830 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia; died December 1861 in Battle at Dublin Depot, Virginia; married Martha Jane Workman 28 August 1851 in Giles County, Virginia; born Abt. 1835 in Virginia.

Notes for Erastus Alexander Duncan, Sr.:

               Listed as a single farmer in 1850 Giles Census.  He moved to Wyoming County, Va. (now West Virginia) and was a Deputy Sheriff there.   According to family tradition he was killed in a Civil War skirmish at Dublin, Virginia in 1861.  The exact battle has not been documented at this time.

               He was a Captain of Company "G" (Wyoming Riflemen), 22nd Regiment, CSA Virginia Volunteers.  The 22nd Regiment Virginia Volunteers organized about April 25, 1861, this regiment was first known As the 1st Kanawha Regt.  The regt. was accepted in CSA service on July 1, 186