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BirthNov 1778, Dartmouth, Devon
Baptism13 Nov 1778, St Clements, Townstall, Dartmouth, Devon
Death1801
GeneralHe had issue: two daus.
FatherHenry Duncan (1739-1814)
MotherMary French (<1739-1823)
Spouses
Marriage21 Jun 1794, Licence to marry, probably at East Stonehouse, Devon [48, Licence granted in Exeter diocese on 21 June 1794 for marriage]
ChildrenMary Anna (1798-1874)
Notes for Henry Duncan
His baptism:

First name(s)           Henry
Last name               Duncan
Baptism year            1778
Baptism date            13 Nov 1778
Denomination            Anglican
Baptism place           Dartmouth, St Clement Townstall
Father's first name(s)  Henry
County                  Devon
Archive                 South West Heritage Trust
Archive reference       2993A/PR/1/2
Record set              Devon Baptisms

The text of the entry was:

“signed Henry Son of Capn Henry Duncan   Nov 13th”
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Notes for Henry & Mary (Family)
Their marriage licence transcription by FamilySearch:

Name:                             Henry Duncan
Event Type:                       Marriage
Event Date:                       21 Jun 1794
Event Place:                      East Stonehouse, Devon, England
Residence Place:                  HMS Tremesding
Age:                               21   (presumably ‘Over’)
Spouse's Name:                    Mary Luscombe
Spouse's Residence Place:         East Stonehouse
Spouse's Age:                     21   (presumably ‘Over’)
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The words on the licence were:

“Henry Duncan Esqr Lieutenant of His Majesty’s Ship The Tremesding

appeareth personally, and maketh Oath, that he is an unmarried man, upwards of Twenty one years of age.  [there is also a ‘(22)’ on the left of this line and Daryl Coup speculates that it might be his age; good point.]

and not related within the forbidden Degrees to Mary Luscombe of East Sonehouse Spinster

for the Marriage of whom the said Henry Duncan Licence is prayed.  And Thomas Netherton maketh Oath that the said Mary Luscombe ia an unmarried woman upwards of Twenty one years of age.

[maketh Oath, and saith, that she, the said] [struck out]

and that
she the said Mary Luscombe hath her usual Abode, during four weeks last past, within the Parish of East Stonehouse aforesaid.  And he the said Henry Duncan on his Oath saith that he knows no just Cause why he, the said Henry Duncan may not be lawfully married to her, the said Mary Luscombe.

Sworn before me this 21st Day of June 1794} John Gundy, Surrogate

[signed] Henry Duncan
         Tho: Netherton

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The licence reference is:

(Digital Collection) England, Devon and Cornwall, Exeter Diocese, marriage bonds and allegations and marriage licence register, 1734-1876 / Church of England. Diocese of Exeter

Devon Record Office (Exeter)
(Repository)
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Last Modified 29 Apr 2020Created 14 May 2022 by Tim Powys-Lybbe
Re-created by Tim Powys-Lybbe on 14 May 20220