Family
Duncan's second wife was Mary Grey, daughter of George Grey of West Ord, sister of John Grey of Dilston, a well-known Northumbrian gentleman (see Memoir by his daughter, Mrs. Josephine Butler), and widow of the Rev. R. Lundie of Kelso. She was a lady of considerable accomplishments and force of character, and author of several books:
- "Memoir of the Rev. M. Bruen".
- Memoir of Mary Lundie Duncan (her daughter, author of several well-known hymns for children).
- Missionary Life in Samoa, being the Life of George Archibald Lundie (her son).
- Children of the Manse.
- "America as I found it".
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