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Tag: County Down

James Duncan

James Duncan

James Duncan was a traditional Irish harper in the 18th century. But since he was still alive in 1792, he was active during my Long 19th Century study period (1792 – 1909) and so I should try to say something useful about what he was doing from 1792 onwards.

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Posted on 27th January 202527th January 2025Categories long 19th centuryTags Belfast, County Down, Legal, Long 19th century2 Comments on James Duncan
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