David Duncan (bef. 1757 - 1819)

Born before 26 Jun 1757 in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland

Ancestors

Husband of Barbara (Marshall) Duncan — married 2 Dec 1780 in Tayport, Fife, Scotland

Descendants

Died 1 Dec 1819 after age 62 in Tayport, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

David Duncan was born in Scotland.

David Duncan, son of James Duncan and Jannet Seath, was baptised on 26 June 1757 in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland.^[1][2]

David Duncan married Barbara (Marshall) Duncan (1759-bef.1847) on 2 (mis-transcribed as "28") December 1780 in Ferry Port on Craig, Fifeshire, Scotland.^{[3] [4]}

Children from this marriage were:

• David Duncan (1781-1855)
• Mary Duncan (1783-1868)
• Andrew Duncan (1785-1868)
• William Duncan (1789-1834)
• John Duncan (1791-1874)
• James Duncan (1799-)

David Duncan died on 27 March 1810 in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife and was buried there on 29 March 1810.^[5]

Research Notes

Leuchars baptism most likely as the first son of David Duncan and Barbara Marshall was also baptised at Leuchars.

Sources

1. ↑ "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and Baptisms," database, National Records of Scotland, Parish Number: 445; Ref: 10/105; Frame: 111, https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ (accessed 8 July 2023), David Duncan born or baptised on 26 Jun 1757, son of James Duncan & Jannet Seath, in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland. Transcript:

   Day; Parents; Children

   1757 June 26; James Duncan & Janet Seath; David

2. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch Record: XBJH-FG9 (accessed 8 July 2023), David Duncan baptism on 26 Jun 1757, son of James Duncan & Jannet Seath, in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom.
3. ↑ "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Banns and Marriages," database, National Records of Scotland, Parish Number: 429; Ref: 20/30; Frame: 370, https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ (accessed 8 July 2023), David Duncan marriage to Barbara Marshall on or after 28 Dec 1780 in Ferry Port On Craig, Fife, Scotland. Transcript:

   David Duncan & Barbara Marshall both in this parish were contracted Decr: 2: 1780 in order to Marriage { Contractd Duncan & Marshall

4. ↑ "Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910," database, FamilySearch Record: XTPV-46G (accessed 8 July 2023), David Duncan marriage to Barbara Marshall on 28 Dec 1780 in Tayport, Fife, Scotland.
5. ↑ Death or Burial: "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Deaths and Burials," database, National Records of Scotland, Parish Number: 429; Ref: 20/201, https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ (accessed 14 August 2024), David Duncan death or burial on 27 Mar 1810 in Ferry Port On Craig, Fife, Scotland. Transcript:

   1810

   March 27th Died David Duncan seaman and was buried March 29th