Husband of Sarah Butler
Youngest son of Alexander Duncan of Parkhill, Forfarshire, Scotland
He has a cenotaph in the plot of his wife's family at the North Burial Ground in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. It has the following biographical inscription:
"Came to the United States in 1822 in the packet ship "Amity"
Graduated from Yale College, New Haven
In 1827 became a naturalized citizen of the United States
Resided in Canandaigua, New York
Was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
October 11, 1827, married Sarah, only daughter of Samuel and Sarah Butler
In 1839 took up his residence in Providence, Rhode Island"
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ALEXANDER DUNCAN was born in Scotland, May 26, 1805, the son of Alexander and Jessie (Scott) Duncan, of Parkhill, Arbroath. He came to America in the winter of 1821-22, to be under the care of his relative, the Hon. John Greig, of Canandaigua,N.Y.; and a few months later he entered Yale.
After graduation he studied law, and was admitted to the bar in New York. His determination to settle in this country was confirmed by his marriage on October 11, 1827, to Sarah, daughter of Samuel Butler, of Providence, R.I. He settled at first on Sodus Bay, in Wayne County, N.Y., but the next year removed to Providence, where he resided for many years, though doing business in New York City for the greater part of this time. His public spirit and his loyalty to his adopted country made him one of the most conspicuous and useful citizens of Rhode Island in these years. In 1863 his health obliged him to seek the milder climate of England, which continued to be his residence for the rest of his life. He divided his time there between a country estate in Rutland, and a house in London.
He died after a long illness at the residence of his daughter (the widow of Sir Robert Hay, Bart.), North House, Putney, October 14, 1889, in his 85th year. His wife died a short time before him. Two sons and one daughter survive their parents.
Mr. Duncan was a generous benefactor of his alma mater, and especially by the gift in 1887 of twenty thousand dollars which has been added to the University Funds. [From "The Obituary Record of Graduates of Yale University Deceased During the Academical Year Ending in June 1890"]
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Additional info from Roger Sayer:
For historical information, the 1871 Census (Huntington & Rutland) shows the following information relating to Knossington Grange, the home of Alexander & Sarah Duncan and their two children. His occupation is shown as 'Landowner' with 250 acres employing 8 men & two boys. In addition, he employed, a Butler, Houskeeper, 2 Ladies maids, 2 House maids, a Kitchen Maid, a Scullery maid, a under-butler and a tool maid. The Grange, only slightly smaller than 'Downton Abbey' is currently a 'Special Needs School'.
Youngest son of Alexander Duncan of Parkhill, Forfarshire, Scotland
He has a cenotaph in the plot of his wife's family at the North Burial Ground in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. It has the following biographical inscription:
"Came to the United States in 1822 in the packet ship "Amity"
Graduated from Yale College, New Haven
In 1827 became a naturalized citizen of the United States
Resided in Canandaigua, New York
Was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
October 11, 1827, married Sarah, only daughter of Samuel and Sarah Butler
In 1839 took up his residence in Providence, Rhode Island"
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ALEXANDER DUNCAN was born in Scotland, May 26, 1805, the son of Alexander and Jessie (Scott) Duncan, of Parkhill, Arbroath. He came to America in the winter of 1821-22, to be under the care of his relative, the Hon. John Greig, of Canandaigua,N.Y.; and a few months later he entered Yale.
After graduation he studied law, and was admitted to the bar in New York. His determination to settle in this country was confirmed by his marriage on October 11, 1827, to Sarah, daughter of Samuel Butler, of Providence, R.I. He settled at first on Sodus Bay, in Wayne County, N.Y., but the next year removed to Providence, where he resided for many years, though doing business in New York City for the greater part of this time. His public spirit and his loyalty to his adopted country made him one of the most conspicuous and useful citizens of Rhode Island in these years. In 1863 his health obliged him to seek the milder climate of England, which continued to be his residence for the rest of his life. He divided his time there between a country estate in Rutland, and a house in London.
He died after a long illness at the residence of his daughter (the widow of Sir Robert Hay, Bart.), North House, Putney, October 14, 1889, in his 85th year. His wife died a short time before him. Two sons and one daughter survive their parents.
Mr. Duncan was a generous benefactor of his alma mater, and especially by the gift in 1887 of twenty thousand dollars which has been added to the University Funds. [From "The Obituary Record of Graduates of Yale University Deceased During the Academical Year Ending in June 1890"]
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Additional info from Roger Sayer:
For historical information, the 1871 Census (Huntington & Rutland) shows the following information relating to Knossington Grange, the home of Alexander & Sarah Duncan and their two children. His occupation is shown as 'Landowner' with 250 acres employing 8 men & two boys. In addition, he employed, a Butler, Houskeeper, 2 Ladies maids, 2 House maids, a Kitchen Maid, a Scullery maid, a under-butler and a tool maid. The Grange, only slightly smaller than 'Downton Abbey' is currently a 'Special Needs School'.
Husband of Sarah Butler
Youngest son of Alexander Duncan of Parkhill, Forfarshire, Scotland
He has a cenotaph in the plot of his wife's family at the North Burial Ground in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. It has the following biographical inscription:
"Came to the United States in 1822 in the packet ship "Amity"
Graduated from Yale College, New Haven
In 1827 became a naturalized citizen of the United States
Resided in Canandaigua, New York
Was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
October 11, 1827, married Sarah, only daughter of Samuel and Sarah Butler
In 1839 took up his residence in Providence, Rhode Island"
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ALEXANDER DUNCAN was born in Scotland, May 26, 1805, the son of Alexander and Jessie (Scott) Duncan, of Parkhill, Arbroath. He came to America in the winter of 1821-22, to be under the care of his relative, the Hon. John Greig, of Canandaigua,N.Y.; and a few months later he entered Yale.
After graduation he studied law, and was admitted to the bar in New York. His determination to settle in this country was confirmed by his marriage on October 11, 1827, to Sarah, daughter of Samuel Butler, of Providence, R.I. He settled at first on Sodus Bay, in Wayne County, N.Y., but the next year removed to Providence, where he resided for many years, though doing business in New York City for the greater part of this time. His public spirit and his loyalty to his adopted country made him one of the most conspicuous and useful citizens of Rhode Island in these years. In 1863 his health obliged him to seek the milder climate of England, which continued to be his residence for the rest of his life. He divided his time there between a country estate in Rutland, and a house in London.
He died after a long illness at the residence of his daughter (the widow of Sir Robert Hay, Bart.), North House, Putney, October 14, 1889, in his 85th year. His wife died a short time before him. Two sons and one daughter survive their parents.
Mr. Duncan was a generous benefactor of his alma mater, and especially by the gift in 1887 of twenty thousand dollars which has been added to the University Funds. [From "The Obituary Record of Graduates of Yale University Deceased During the Academical Year Ending in June 1890"]
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Additional info from Roger Sayer:
For historical information, the 1871 Census (Huntington & Rutland) shows the following information relating to Knossington Grange, the home of Alexander & Sarah Duncan and their two children. His occupation is shown as 'Landowner' with 250 acres employing 8 men & two boys. In addition, he employed, a Butler, Houskeeper, 2 Ladies maids, 2 House maids, a Kitchen Maid, a Scullery maid, a under-butler and a tool maid. The Grange, only slightly smaller than 'Downton Abbey' is currently a 'Special Needs School'.
Youngest son of Alexander Duncan of Parkhill, Forfarshire, Scotland
He has a cenotaph in the plot of his wife's family at the North Burial Ground in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. It has the following biographical inscription:
"Came to the United States in 1822 in the packet ship "Amity"
Graduated from Yale College, New Haven
In 1827 became a naturalized citizen of the United States
Resided in Canandaigua, New York
Was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
October 11, 1827, married Sarah, only daughter of Samuel and Sarah Butler
In 1839 took up his residence in Providence, Rhode Island"
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ALEXANDER DUNCAN was born in Scotland, May 26, 1805, the son of Alexander and Jessie (Scott) Duncan, of Parkhill, Arbroath. He came to America in the winter of 1821-22, to be under the care of his relative, the Hon. John Greig, of Canandaigua,N.Y.; and a few months later he entered Yale.
After graduation he studied law, and was admitted to the bar in New York. His determination to settle in this country was confirmed by his marriage on October 11, 1827, to Sarah, daughter of Samuel Butler, of Providence, R.I. He settled at first on Sodus Bay, in Wayne County, N.Y., but the next year removed to Providence, where he resided for many years, though doing business in New York City for the greater part of this time. His public spirit and his loyalty to his adopted country made him one of the most conspicuous and useful citizens of Rhode Island in these years. In 1863 his health obliged him to seek the milder climate of England, which continued to be his residence for the rest of his life. He divided his time there between a country estate in Rutland, and a house in London.
He died after a long illness at the residence of his daughter (the widow of Sir Robert Hay, Bart.), North House, Putney, October 14, 1889, in his 85th year. His wife died a short time before him. Two sons and one daughter survive their parents.
Mr. Duncan was a generous benefactor of his alma mater, and especially by the gift in 1887 of twenty thousand dollars which has been added to the University Funds. [From "The Obituary Record of Graduates of Yale University Deceased During the Academical Year Ending in June 1890"]
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Additional info from Roger Sayer:
For historical information, the 1871 Census (Huntington & Rutland) shows the following information relating to Knossington Grange, the home of Alexander & Sarah Duncan and their two children. His occupation is shown as 'Landowner' with 250 acres employing 8 men & two boys. In addition, he employed, a Butler, Houskeeper, 2 Ladies maids, 2 House maids, a Kitchen Maid, a Scullery maid, a under-butler and a tool maid. The Grange, only slightly smaller than 'Downton Abbey' is currently a 'Special Needs School'.
Inscription
IN MEMORY
OF
ALEXANDER DUNCAN
OF KNOSSINGTON GRANGE
AND OF
PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND USA
THIRD SON OF
ALEXANDER DUNCAN FRS
OF PARKHILL ABBROATH N?B
BORN 26 MAY 1805
DIED 14 OCT 1889
??T A LITTLE WHILE AND HE THAT SHALL
COME WILL COME AND WILL NOT TARRY
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