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Obituary sketch of John Elliott Duncan of Ames
John Elliott Duncan born April 12 1835 in Shippenburg Lancaster Co Pennsylvania. He advanced from printing in Carlyle to editing papers in Darlington Wisconsin and Eldora Iowa. A Civil War captain he served in seventeen battles and later led the LaFayette Co Union and other publications. In Ames he edited the Intelligencer served as postmaster and supported church and civic projects. He died after a long illness and was remembered for public spirit and kindness by Pastor E C Moulton and friends. He left a lasting impact on the Ames church and community.
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Mr. Duncan
Lancaster Co
Penn
Shippenburgh
Carlyle
Hennepin
Darlington
Wis
Vicksburg
LaFayette Co
Newton
Kan
Eldora
Kansas
Ames
Intelligencer
Harrison
Congregational Church
Ames Church
Duncan
Rev
E. C. Moulton
Red Oak
Geddes
George Tilden