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Duncan COLQUHOUN, born between 1755 and 1774, probably in Scotland, married his wife Catherine before 1790. She was born between 1755 and 1774 as well; her last name is unknown. No bonds were found in the public records for this couple, who may have been married in Scotland. The couple's birth years are estimated from the Census of 1800 wherein both are stated to be between 26 and 45 years of age. Duncan Colquhoun appears to have been quite close to the family of Lauchlin Colquhoun. However, Duncan does not appear to be either the father or son of Lauchlin Colquhoun, based on the limited censuses including this individual, because their ages appear to fall within the same time span; it is presumed they were brothers.

In the 1790 census, Duncan Colquhoun and his wife are listed next after Laughlan (Lauchlin) Colquhoun in Major Black's District. This district covered the southwest corner of Cumberland County, along the tributaries of Little Rockfish, about 4 miles north of the Robeson County line. It was there, on February 2, 1791, that Lauchlin and Duncan entered claims for adjacent lands on the east side of Jumping Gully Creek, in consecutive land patent claims. Duncan Colquhoun lands are described as 50 acres "beside Lauchlin Colquhoun's old lands" on the north stream of Jumping Gully Creek. However, when the surveys and deeds were prepared, Lauchlin Colquhoun received 75 acres, and Duncan received 25 acres. Duncan Colquhoun witnessed deeds and land claims for Lauchlin Colquhoun and Lauchlin's sons, and deeded his own lands to Lauchlin and John Colquhoun and moved to Robeson County, some four miles south of Jumping Gully Creek's before 1800.

The census of 1800 indicates Duncan Colquhoun and his wife, both age 26-45, with 2 children under 10 years of age, lived in Robeson County, about four miles south of his original land claims. Additional records in the name of Duncan Colquhoun in the public records of Cumberland County, including two marriage bonds by or on behalf of Duncan Colquhoun as groom, appear to indicate yet a third Duncan Colquhoun (possibly the son of the older Duncan?) in Cumberland County.

Duncan and Catherine Colquhoun had at least six children, two of whom were born before the 1800 census. Duncan Colquhoun left a written will dated December 10, 1825, which was duly recorded in the public records of Robeson County, NC. In the will he identifies his wife as Catherine Colquhoun and his children as: Daniel, John, Mary, Catherine, Duncan and Archibald. The first four received specific money bequests. The residual estate was left to Catherine for her lifetime, then equally divided between the lat two children, Duncan and Archibald. Catherine, wife of Duncan and Duncan, son of Duncan, were named co-executors of the will. The will was witnessed by D. McIntyre, Daniel McLaurin and John (C. or G.) McLaurin. Duncan signed is will with a mark; as with the others listed as heads-of-family in the 1790 census out of Cumberland Co., it is presumed that his native language was gaelic. Only one document has been clearly identified as the record of this family:

1. Daniel COLQUHOUN, son of Duncan Colquhoun, married Christian McInnis 11/6/1828 (marriage records of Robeson Co., NC). No subsequent information found in Robeson Co., NC.

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