WILLIAM G. DUNCAN

WILLIAM G. DUNCAN, superintendent of McHenry Mines, postmaster and express agent, Ohio County, is the son of Andrew Duncan, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, who came to America in 1855, and first settled in Pottsville, Penn. He remained there but a short time, however, but went to Airdrie, Muhlenbergh Co., Ky.  Being a practical miner he took a contract to sink a shaft for R. S. C. A. Alexander, at Airdrie, Ky.  Afterward he opened a mine at Paradise, and then went to Butler County, Aberdeen. Twelve years ago he came to McHenry and opened the first mine, becoming one of the owners, and was superintendent until his death, which occurred May 25, 1877. His widow is still living at McHenry. They had eight children, of whom William G. Duncan is the eldest, and was born in Hollytown, Scotland, September 4, 1851; Mary, wife of Oliver C. Roll; Jennie, wife of W. D. Hamilton; D. S. Duncan, druggist, at McHenry Mines; Andrew J., late superintendent of Echols Mine, killed at the age of twenty-one, October 23, 1882; Jennette; Ella; and Maggie. Mr. Duncan was married May 16, 1878, to Mary H., youngest daughter of William Hamilton, also of Glasgow, Scotland. Mrs. Duncan was born in Airdrie, Ky., October 12, 1860. They have two children: Katie Belle, born May 13, 1879, and Andrew Wallace, born July 27, 1880. Mr. Duncan began mining at the age of twelve years, and is a practical miner, thoroughly understanding all parts of the business. He is now one of the three owners of the mines, and is also secretary and superintendent. Mr. Duncan is a self-made man, honest and upright in all his business relations, and has the highest reputation in both commercial and social circles.

Source: J. H. BATTLE, W H. PERRIN, & G. C. KNIFFIN 1895

Note:  William Graham Duncan died 10 June 1929 in Muhlenberg County, KY. I found no records for his place of burial.

DAVID DUNCAN

DAVID DUNCAN was born March 6, 1842, in Ayrshire, Scotland, and at the age of eleven years immigrated with his parents to Schuylkill County, Penn., where he remained until 1858, when he removed to Muhlenberg County, Ky., engaging in mining. In 1861 he enlisted as a private in Company A, Seventeenth Kentucky Infantry, and served three years and four months. He was wounded three times, and was promoted to the position of captain, while in the service. His father, David Duncan, a native of Scotland, was a soldier in the Third Pennsylvania Cavalry, in the late war, and died about 1868. His father was also named David. Subject's mother, Jane (Malise) Duncan, was born in Glasgow, Scotland, about 1805, and is now living. Her marriage with subject's father was blessed by the birth of Andrew, Robert M. (a soldier in an Illinois regiment), David (subject), Daniel M. (a soldier in the Fourth New York Heavy Artillery), and Jane (married to James Kelley, who served in a Pennsylvania Regiment). In 1865 subject married Mary, daughter of John and Jane (Miller) McDugal, of Muhlenberg County, and to them have been born David J., Jane, Daniel M., William G., Annie, Neil, Robert, and Andrew. Mr. Duncan is a member and superintendent of the coal mining company at Echols, Ohio Co., Ky., and has met with encouraging success in his enterprises. In religion he is a Presbyterian, and in politics a stanch Republican. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M.

Source: J. H. BATTLE, W H. PERRIN, & G. C. KNIFFIN 1895

Note:  Mr. Duncan died 12 May 1916 in Bristol, Tennessee.  Findagrave.com says he is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Muhlenberg County; other sources say he is buried in Rockport.

Passport Application - Katiebelle Duncan Swallow - 1924

Katiebelle Duncan Swallow, daughter of W. G. Duncan and Mary Hamilton, was born at McHenry 13 May 1879. Katiebelle married Isaac Franklin Swallow in Muhlenberg County, KY in 1905.  She applied for permission to travel to Great Britain, Italy, France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and Holland, and her daughter traveled with her.  Katiebelle died in Dallas, Texas 31 August 1960.  She was buried in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, KY.

APPLICATION:

Name:  Katiebelle D. Swallow

Birth Date:  13 May 1879

Birth Place:  McHenry, Kentucky

Age:    44

Gender:  Female

Passport Issue Date:  19 Apr 1924

Passport Includes a Photo:  Yes

Residence:  Kansas City, Missouri

Spouse Name: Isaac F. Swallow

Spouse Birth Place:  Rockport, Indiana

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