Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

James Duncan

Male 1850 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Duncan was born 1850, , Scotland (son of John Duncan and Janet Adamson); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-425421
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Military: 1871, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Winterbourne Militia Company
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; R. Presb.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Duncan was born CALC 29 Jul 1819, Huntly, , Aberdeen, Scotland; died 29 May 1900; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-425418
    • Residence: 1849, Huntly, , Aberdeen, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1851, Huntly, , Aberdeen, Scotland; agricultural laborer
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; R. Presb.

    John married Janet Adamson 3 Nov 1849, Huntly, , Aberdeen, Scotland. Janet (daughter of James Adamson and Elizabeth Hay) was born 2 Feb 1819, Cairnie by Huntly, , Aberdeen, Scotland; died 22 Mar 1904; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Janet Adamson was born 2 Feb 1819, Cairnie by Huntly, , Aberdeen, Scotland (daughter of James Adamson and Elizabeth Hay); died 22 Mar 1904; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Janet Adamson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-425419
    • Residence: 1849, Huntly, , Aberdeen, Scotland
    • Residence: 1851, Huntly, , Aberdeen, Scotland
    • Immigration: 1855, , Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Again we are called upon to chronicle the death of one of the oldest residents of this neighborhood in the person of Mrs. Duncan, widow of the late John Duncan, who passed away at the home of her son-in-law Mr. James Glennie in her 86th year. Deceased was born in Scotland, came to this country in the year 1843, and settled on the farm now owned by Mr. Joseph Woods about two miles west of the village. Previously the late Mr. and Mrs. Duncan resided in Winterbourne for a number of years, where they were ardent and consistent members of the Presbyterian church. Deceased leaves two daughters, Mrs. Jas Glennie and Mrs. Walter Veitch, both of this neighborhood, and two sons, Alexander of British Columbia and William of St. Thomas. The funeral, followed by a large concourse of people took place on Friday afternoon. The remains were interred in the Presbyterian cemetery.


    Elmira Signet 24 Mar 1904

    Children:
    1. William Duncan was born 1849, Glenlivat, Banffshire, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 1. James Duncan was born 1850, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. George Duncan was born 1853, , Scotland; died 17 Feb 1864; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Annie Duncan was born 13 Dec 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1922; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John G. Duncan was born 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1883; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Duncan was born 2 Mar 1859, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1936, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Sep 1936, Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Alexander Duncan was born 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  James Adamson was born 1791, , Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died 14 Nov 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41152

    James married Elizabeth Hay 17 Aug 1815, Cairnie by Huntly, , Aberdeen, Scotland. Elizabeth was born 1793, , Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died 19 Jun 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Elizabeth HayElizabeth Hay was born 1793, , Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died 19 Jun 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Adamson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42349
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

    Notes:

    Lived to George Adamson and his sister Elizabeth Glennie

    Children:
    1. 3. Janet Adamson was born 2 Feb 1819, Cairnie by Huntly, , Aberdeen, Scotland; died 22 Mar 1904; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth Adamson was born 1823, , Scotland; died 24 Jan 1883; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ann Adamson was born CALC 30 Sep 1828, , Scotland; died 2 Aug 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. George Adamson was born 11 Apr 1835, , Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died 11 Jan 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.