Updated: October 9, 2022

John Jr & Rhoda (unknown) Duncan Family

 

1. Duncan, John Jr

Middle initial in question – L. or S. Indexed as Duncan, John Jr

Parents: John Sr & Elizabeth (Holtzclaw) Duncan.

1786 Birth: abt 1786 Floyd Co., VA.

Early 1800’s Marriage #1: John m. Rhoda unknown. Year of marriage probably early 1800’s. Unknown if previously married.

Other possible children:

Elizabeth Duncan, d/o John, m. Henry Simpkins 10-2-1827 Montgomery Co., VA.

Benjamin Duncan m. Nancy Burnett 06-01-1843 Floyd Co., VA.

Thomas Duncan m. Patsy Thompson 05-30-1840 Floyd Co., VA bond & license.

Henry John Duncan m. Mary “Lucy” Dalton 11-3-1835 Grayson.

1840 Floyd Co., VA, pg182: John S. Duncan, 1 male & 1 female 50-59 yo, 2 males 20-29 yo, 1 male & 2 females 15-19 yo.

Name:

John S Duncan

Home in 1840 (City, County, State):

Floyd, Virginia

Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19:

1

Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29:

2

Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59:

1

Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19:

2

Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59:

1

Persons Employed in Agriculture:

4

Free White Persons - Under 20:

3

Free White Persons - 20 thru 49:

2

Total Free White Persons:

7

Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves:

7

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H906: (Next 2 houses visited: Benjamin Dunkin 33 & Thomas Dunkin 34)

...... Dunkin, John L. 64 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, $250, cannot read or write, HOH. (really appears to be an L. when compared to other S.’s & L. on same page)

............ Rody 64 yo w/f, b. Floyd, cannot read or write.

............ Elijah 26 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, cannot read or write.

............ Sally 26 yo w/f, b. Floyd, cannot read or write.

............ Cealy 6 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

............ Jacob 4 yo w/m, b. Floyd.

............ Peter 1 yo w/m, b. Floyd.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley PO, H939: 2 previous houses: Benjamin Duncan 44 & Thomas Duncan 48)

...... Duncan, John 79 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $480/334, cannot read or write, HOH.

............ Rhoda 69 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write. 

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley Twp, H92: 16 people under the same roof – whew!

...... Duncan, Benjamin 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $1000/500, cannot write, HOH.

............ Nancy 45 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot write, keeping house.

............ Julia Ann 26 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write, without occupation.

............ Minerva 23 yo w/f, b. VA, without occupation.

............ Asa 21 yo w/m, b. VA, farm laborer.

............ Delilah 20 yo w/f, b. VA, b. VA, cannot write, without occupation.

............ Sarah 18 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write, without occupation.

............ Fransina 16 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write, at home.

............ Rebecca 12 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write, at home.

............ Nanzilla 9 yo w/f, b. VA, at home. 

............ Emmazetta yo w/f, b. VA, at home.

............ Noah J. 4 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. (end of page)

...... Duncan, John B. 1 yo w/m, b. VA.

...... Duncan, John S. 82 yo w/m blind invalid, b. VA, cannot write, $500/0. (initial appears to be an S. as compared to L’s on same page)

............ Rhoda 82 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot write.

............ Crockett 16 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, cannot write. [reportedly s/o David William & 1st wife Sarah (Nester) Duncan. David with his youngest children & 2nd wife, reportedly moved to Indiana abt 1875 & on to Bentley, Illinois by 1876, their son Crocket W. remained behind & was raised by Benjamin & Nancy (Burnett) Duncan. [Duncan_David_2wives]. [scr: family history)

1872 Death: 1872 Floyd Co., VA

1872 Burial:

…+ Duncan, Rhoda

Parents:

1786 Birth: abt 1786 Floyd Co., VA.

Note: to my knowledge, Rhoda’s maiden name is not known.

1850, 1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband John Duncan.

...2. Duncan, Elijah

Parents: John Jr & Rhoda (unknown) Duncan.

1824 Birth: abt 1824 Floyd Co., VA.

i1844 Marriage #1: Elijah Duncan m. Sarah Thompson 07-27-1844 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H906:

...... Dunkin, John L. 64 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, $250, cannot read or write, HOH. (really appears to be an L. when compared to other options)

............ Rody 64 yo w/f, b. Floyd, cannot read or write.

............ Elijah 26 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, cannot read or write.

............ Sally 26 yo w/f, b. Floyd, cannot read or write.

............ Cealy 6 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

............ Jacob 4 yo w/m, b. Floyd.

............ Peter 1 yo w/m, b. Floyd.

1860 Residence: Carroll Co., VA, Dugs Spur PO, H416:

...... Duncan, Elijah 40 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $350/88, HOH.

............ Sally 38 yo w/f, b. VA.

............ Sela 17 yo w/f, b. VA.

............ Jacob 15 yo w/m, b. VA, farm laborer.

............ Peter 13 yo w/m, b. VA.

............ Jesse 11 yo w/m, b. VA.

............ David 9 yo w/m, b. VA.

............ Molinda 7 yo w/f, b. VA.

............ Zylpha 5 yo w/f, b. VA.

1870 Residence: Carroll Co., VA, Pine Creek District, H220:

...... Duncan, Elijah 45 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH.

............ Sarah 45 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

............ Celia 25 yo w/f, b. VA.

............ Melinda 14 yo w/f, b. VA.

............ Ziffa 12 yo w/f, b. VA.

............ Elizabeth 9 yo w/f, b. VA.

............ Harrison 4 yo w/m, b. VA.

............ David 15 yo w/m, b. VA, labors on farm.

1880 Residence: Carroll Co., VA, Pine Creek District, H409:

...... Duncan, Jacob 34 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

............ Elizabeth 21 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, keeping house.

............ Narsisus Ann 1 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Elebrom 2/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Aldora Vic 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Harrison 14 yo single brother, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, works on farm.

............ Elijah 64 yo single father, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

............ Zilfrie 23 yo single sister, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write, housekeeper. Can’t find after 1880

......+ Duncan, Sarah

Parents:

1824 Birth: abt 1824 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Elijah Duncan but his parents HOH.

1860, 1870 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with husband Elijah Duncan.

1870-1880 Death: 1870-1880.

Burial:

......3. Duncan, Celia

Parents: Elijah & Sarah (Thompson) Duncan.

1843 Birth: 1843 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parent but paternal grandparents HOH.

1860, 1870 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

I1872 Marriage #1: Celia Duncan m. James M. Duncan 2-6-1872 Carroll Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m, s/o Isaac & Rebecca Duncan. She 24 yo widowed w/f, d/o Elijah & Sarah Duncan.

James M. Duncan, s/o Isaac & Rebecca (Dalton) Duncan.

......3. Duncan, Jacob

Parents: Elijah & Sarah (Thompson) Duncan.

1845 Birth: 1845 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parent but paternal grandparents HOH.

1860 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

1868 Marriage #1: Jacob m. 1st Narcissa Hall 6-10-1868 Carroll Co., VA.

1870 Residence: Carroll Co., VA, Pine Creek District, H209:

...... Duncan, Jacob 23 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $800/115, HOH.

............ Narcissus 26 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

...... Dudley, John 14 yo w/m, b. VA, works on farm. [no file]

1878 Marriage #2: Jacob m. 2nd Elizabeth “Lizzie Jake” Phillips abt 1878 (no record found).

Elizabeth “Lizzie Jake” Phillips, d/o Ambrose C. & Lucinda (Jennings) Phillips of Carroll Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Carroll Co., VA, Pine Creek District, H409:

...... Duncan, Jacob 34 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

............ Elizabeth 21 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, keeping house.

............ Narsisus Ann 1 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Elebrom 2/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Aldora Vic 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Harrison 14 yo single brother, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, works on farm.

............ Elijah 64 yo single father, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

............ Zilfrie 23 yo single sister, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write, housekeeper.

1900 Residence: Carroll Co., VA, Pine Creek District 5, H99:

...... Duncan, Jacob 51 yo w/m farmer, b. Apr 1849 VA, parents b. VA, m. 22y, owns farm, cannot read or write, HOH.

............ Elizabeth 41 yo wife Apr 1859 VA, parents b. VA, m. 22y, 10 ch with 10 living.

............ Narcisses 21 yo single daughter, b. Oct 1878 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Clayborn 16 yo son VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, farm laborer.

............ Victoria J. 14 yo daughter, b. Sept 1885 VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Harlie 10 yo son, b. May 1890 VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Lucy I. 8 yo daughter, b. July 1891 VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Pearlie M. 6 yo daughter, b. Oct 1893 VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Jessie 3 yo son, b. July 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Lulur B. 1 yo daughter, b. June 1898 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Carroll Co., VA, Pine Creek District 8, H59:

...... Duncan, Jake 63 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 30y, owns farm, cannot read or write, HOH.

............ Elizabeth 48 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 30y, 12 ch with 12 living, cannot read or write.

............ Perlie M. 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Jessie J. 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

............ Lula B. 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Woodie 10 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Mary L. 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ William B. 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1928 Death: 5-14-1928 Old Town District, Grayson Co., VA.

Jacob J. Duncan, abt 82 yo married w/m farmer, b. date unknown, Carroll Co., VA. Spouse: Amanda Duncan. Father: Elijah Duncan, b. United States. Mother: unknown, b. United States. Informant: J. J. Duncan of Ocala, VA. COD: myocarditis – chr.; hyp prostate – benign; nephritis – chr.; senility. Burial: Ocala, VA.

1928 Burial: Hadley Marshall Cemetery, Ocala, Carroll Co., VA.

https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/222/114409989_137627259226.jpg

………+ Duncan, Narcissus Dudley

Parents: Jonathan & Narcissa (Dudley) Hall.

1844 Birth: abt 1844 Pulaski Co., VA.

1870 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with husband Jacob Duncan.

1876 Death: 12-20-1876 Carroll Co., VA. COD: fever. Age: 28 yo.

1876 Burial:

………4. Duncan, Aldora Vic

Parents: Jacob & 1st wife Narcissus Dudley (Hall) Duncan.

1873 Birth: abt 1873 VA.

1880 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with father & step mother.

………4. Duncan, Narcissus Ann

Parents: Jacob “Jake” & 2nd wife Elizabeth “Lizzie Jake” (Phillips) Duncan.

1878 Birth: 10-22-1878 Carroll Co., VA.

1880, 1900 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

1901 Marriage #1: Narcissa A. Duncan m. Voice P. Cox 10-3-1901 Carroll Co., VA. He 24 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Hiram & Cassandra Cox. She 24 yo single w/f, b. Carroll Co., VA, d/o Jacob & Elizabeth Duncan.

Voice Pierce Cox, b. 12-24-1874 Floyd Co., VA, d. 3-28-1956, s/o Hiram English & Casandra B. (Quesenberry) Cox. [cox2]

1957 Death: 5-12-1957.

1957 Burial: Shiloh Cemetery, Shiloh, Pulaski Co., VA.

Voice Pearce Cox

Narcissus Ann <i>Duncan</i> Cox

Voice Pearce Cox

(src: Find A grave; photos added by Neil B. (John 3:16))

………4. Duncan, Lebrum Clayborn “Leb”

Parents: Jacob “Jake” & 2nd wife Elizabeth “Lizzie Jake” (Phillips) Duncan.

1880 Birth: 1880 VA.

1880, 1900 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 13, Floyd County Jail, H79: Leb Duncan, 19 yo w/m prisoner, b. July 1880 VA, day laborer, cannot read or write.

I1905 Marriage #1: Leb Duncan m. Callie C. Quesenberry 1905 Floyd Co., VA.

Callie C. Quesenberry, d/o James Ingram & Angeline (Dalton) Quesenberry. [quesenberry_pulaski]

………4. Duncan, Victoria Jane “Janie D.”

Parents: Jacob “Jake” & 2nd wife Elizabeth “Lizzie Jake” (Phillips) Duncan.

Parents: Jacob & Elizabeth (Phillips) Duncan.

1890 Birth: 9-10-1890 Carroll Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

i1906 Marriage #1: V. J. Duncan m. P. L. Sutphin 10-25 1906 at Harvey Sutphin’s Floyd Co., VA by Asa Harris, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James & Jurita Sutphin. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Carroll Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. & Elizabeth Duncan.

Posey Lee Sutphin, s/o James & 3rd wife Juritta (Reynolds) Sutphin. [sutphin_Hendrick_2wives]

https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/89/59365394_133316361966.jpg

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Donna Sutphin Armentrout)

1964 Death: 1-6-1964 Crockett Ave, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA but residence Robinson Tract Rd, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA.

Janie Duncan Sutphin, 73 yo w/f, b. Sept 10, 1890 Carroll Co., VA. Spouse: Posey Lee Sutphin. Father: Jacob Duncan. Mother: Elizabeth Phillips. Informant: (blank). COD: arteriosclerotic CV disease; Burial: Oakwood, Pulaski, VA.

1964 Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA.

https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2010/271/59365394_128575387616.jpg

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by SWVA Genealogy Searcher)

………4. Duncan, Harlie

Parents: Jacob “Jake” & 2nd wife Elizabeth “Lizzie Jake” (Phillips) Duncan.

1890 Birth: abt 1890 VA.

1900 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

………4. Duncan, Lucy J.

Parents: Jacob “Jake” & 2nd wife Elizabeth “Lizzie Jake” (Phillips) Duncan.

1892 Birth: abt 1892 VA.

1900 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

………4. Duncan, Pearlie M.

Parents: Jacob “Jake” & 2nd wife Elizabeth “Lizzie Jake” (Phillips) Duncan.

1894 Birth: abt 1894 VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

………4. Duncan, Jessie J.

Parents: Jacob “Jake” & 2nd wife Elizabeth “Lizzie Jake” (Phillips) Duncan.

1897 Birth: abt 1897 VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

………4. Duncan, Lula B.

Parents: Jacob “Jake” & 2nd wife Elizabeth “Lizzie Jake” (Phillips) Duncan.

1899 Birth: abt 1899 VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

………4. Duncan, Woodie {f}

Parents: Jacob “Jake” & 2nd wife Elizabeth “Lizzie Jake” (Phillips) Duncan.

1900 Birth: abt 1900 VA.

1910 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

………4. Duncan, Mary L.

Parents: Jacob “Jake” & 2nd wife Elizabeth “Lizzie Jake” (Phillips) Duncan.

1904 Birth: 12-2-1904 Carroll Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Mary m. Posie Lee Duncan.

Posie Lee Duncan, 1892-1935, s/o Albert B. & 1st wife Mary A. (Quesenberry) Duncan. [Duncan_CHECK]

1927 Death: 6-6-1927 Pine Creek District, Carroll Co., VA.

Mary L. Duncan, 22y 6m 4d married w/f, b. Dec 2, 1904 Carroll Co., VA. Spouse: Posey L. Duncan. Father: Jacob Duncan, b. VA. Mother: Liza Phillips, b. VA. Informant: Posey L. Duncan, Simpkins, VA. COD: don’t know; gave birth 10 pm June 5, physician did not see her after 11:30 pm on June 5; possible embolism or hemorrhage. Burial: Duncan Cemetery, June 6, 1927. Undertaker: E. M. Turpin, Indian Valley, VA.

1927 Burial: Duncan Family Cemetery, Rt 611, Carroll Co., VA. (no photo)

………4. Duncan, William R.

Parents: Jacob “Jake” & 2nd wife Elizabeth “Lizzie Jake” (Phillips) Duncan.

1905 Birth: abt 1905 VA.

1910 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

......3. Duncan, Peter

Parents: Elijah & Sarah (Thompson) Duncan.

1848 Birth: 1848 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parent but paternal grandparents HOH.

1860 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

......3. Duncan, Jesse

Parents: Elijah & Sarah (Thompson) Duncan.

1850 Birth: abt 1850 VA.

1860 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

1870 Carroll Co., VA, Pine Creek District, H220: Jesse Duncan, 19 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, Ballard Quesenberry HOH.

......3. Duncan, David

Parents: Elijah & Sarah (Thompson) Duncan.

1851 Birth: abt 1851 VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

1870 Carroll Co., VA, Pine Creek District, H220:

......3. Duncan, Malinda

Parents: Elijah & Sarah (Thompson) Duncan.

1853 Birth: abt 1853 VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

1875 Marriage #1: Malinda Duncan m. Isaac Duncan 2-18-1875 Carroll Co., VA. He 50 yo single w/m, b. Carroll Co., VA, s/o Henry & Elizabeth Duncan. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Carroll Co., VA, d/o Elijah & Sarah Duncan. (not sure he wasn’t a widow or divorced vs single as transcribed by ancestry.com)

Isaac Duncan, s/o Henry & Elizabeth (Weddle) Duncan. He was 1st married to Rebecca Dalton. [Duncan_notes]

......3. Duncan, Zilpha

Parents: Elijah & Sarah (Thompson) Duncan.

1855 Birth: abt 1855 VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

1880 Residence: Carroll Co., VA, Pine Creek District, H409:

...... Duncan, Jacob 34 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

............ Elizabeth 21 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, keeping house.

............ Narsisus Ann 1 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Elebrom 2/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Aldora Vic 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Harrison 14 yo single brother, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, works on farm.

............ Elijah 64 yo single father, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

............ Zilfrie 23 yo single sister, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write, housekeeper.

......3. Duncan, Elizabeth

Parents: Elijah & Sarah (Thompson) Duncan.

1861 Birth: abt 1861 VA.

1870 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

1882 Marriage #1: Elizabeth Duncan m. Thos. J. Reece 12-28-1882 Carroll Co., VA. He 24 yo single w/m, b. Carroll Co., VA, s/o Lewis & Anna Reece. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Carroll Co., VA, d/o Elijah & Sarah Duncan. 

Thomas Jefferson Reese, d. 4-27-1886 Eastern District, Carroll Co., VA, s/o Lewis & Anna (unknown) Reece. [no file]

1888 Marriage #2: m. 2nd Iredell Orlando Montgomery 8-12-1888.

Iredell Orlando Montgomery, s/o Caswell P. & Christina (Bowman) Montgomery.

......3. Duncan, Harrison

Parents: Elijah & Sarah (Thompson) Duncan.

1866 Birth: abt 1866 VA.

1870 Residence: Carroll Co., VA with parents.

1880 Residence: Carroll Co., VA, Pine Creek District, H409:

...... Duncan, Jacob 34 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

............ Elizabeth 21 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, keeping house.

............ Narsisus Ann 1 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Elebrom 2/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Aldora Vic 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Harrison 14 yo single brother, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, works on farm.

............ Elijah 64 yo single father, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

............ Zilfrie 23 yo single sister, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write, housekeeper.

End John Duncan Jr Family