Duncan, Joseph, 1794-1844

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1794-02-22

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From Jacksonville, Illinois, sixth governor of the state, had previously served in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War, the state legislature, and U.S. Congress. Born in Paris, Kentucky, came to Illinois, where his brother Matthew was the publisher of the Kaskaskia "Herald", after the War of 1812. He married Elizabeth Caldwell Smith in 1828 and the couple moved to Jacksonville, Ill. Duncan had been quite wealthy, but due to financial problems within the state and a corrupt relative, he died leaving his wife and 7 children penniless.

From the description of Family papers, 1804-1920. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 56434056

Duncan was a four-term Illinois congressman and served as governor, 1834-1838.

From the description of Papers, 1831-1843. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 695999138

Illinois governor, 1834-1838.

From the description of Letters, 1838, 1841. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 29761092 From the description of Document: Vandalia, Ill., 1838 Jan. 11. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 29761064 From the description of Papers, 1835-1836. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 29761108 From the description of Documents, 1832-1845. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 29761068 From the description of Documents, 1838, 1852. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 29761072 From the description of Document: Jacksonville, Ill., 1839 June 25. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 29761056 From the description of Letter: Jacksonville, [Ill.], to H. H. Dearborn, 1833 Aug. 20. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 29761083 From the description of Document: Vandalia, Ill., 1835 Aug. 12. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 29761059 From the description of Document: Vandalia, Ill., 1836 May 8. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 29761174 From the description of Letters : Elm Grove, [Jacksonville, Ill.], to Geo[rge] T.M. Davis, 1839, 1842. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 29888344

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