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William Duncan Allen
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The Forgotten Man
This is the fascinating story of Captain William Duncan, who was born 07/20/1840 in Scotland, near Edinburgh. He came to North America by way of Canada, then settled in Elgin, Illinois. In 1860 he graduated from Elgin Academy and shortly thereafter enlisted to serve in the Thirty Sixth Illinois Infantry of the Union Army. During the war he distinguished himself for valor on many occasions, most notably while serving under General O.O. Howard during Sherman's March to the Sea. When the Union Army reached Savannah, Georgia they found themselves cut -off from their supplies. When ordered by Sherman to locate the supply ships, Howard dispatched Captain Duncan and two others to contact the Union ...
Descendants of William Duncan, the Elder
William Duncan moved to Culpeper County, Virginia, in January 1722, where he married Ruth, daughter of Matthew Rawley or Raleigh, in February 1722. They had nine children, 1723-1746. Descendants listed lived in Virginia, Kentucky, and elsewhere.
