Duncan family.

Agriculturalist, Livestock breeder.

Henry Timberlake Duncan was a well-to-do farmer and livestock breeder who owned two farms in Bourbon County and maintained a family estate, "Duncannon," outside Lexington. He was also president of the Clay Monument Association in the 1850's. His son, Henry Timberlake Duncan, Jr., attended Harvard and became a major in the United States Army. Henry Duncan, Jr. was also founder of the Lexington DAILY PRESS in 1870 and twice mayor of the city. Henry Duncan, Jr.'s sister, Mary Duncan, attended Pittsfield Institute for Young Ladies. Henry Duncan Jr.'s son, George Brand Duncan, was a Major General during World War I.

From the description of Duncan family papers, 1803-1862, 1855-1859 (bulk dates). (University of Kentucky Libraries). WorldCat record id: 13297640