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Early Life, Family and Training Born in 1806 in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, James Duncan began his life in a landscape that would eventually serve as the backdrop for his professional development. He received his artistic training in Ireland, cultivating the foundational skills that would later define his career as a painter and lithographer. Though the specific circumstances of his departure from his homeland remain unclear, he emigra
ted to Lower Canada in 1825, seeking new opportunities in a developing colony. His transition to North American life was marked by the establishment of a permanent home and family. In 1834, he married Caroline Benedict Power, a native of Sorel. Their union provided a sense of stability as he navigated the complexities of a new society. Together, they raised a large family consisting of four boys and three girls, anchoring his presence…