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MORGAN CO. IL
REFERENCES FROM OTHER LOCALITIES
and HISTORIES before 1923
REFERENCES FROM OTHER LOCALITIES
Clark Co. IL Deeds (FHL film 1,316,998)
C-94: 29 Jan. 1836, Elizabeth Duncan, wife of Joseph Duncan, in Morgan Co. IL, release of dower in deeds to William B. Archer, lots in town of Marshall, and about 184 acres.
C-95: 3 Feb. 1837, Joseph Duncan of Morgan Co. IL to William B. Archer, $4,400, the unsold lots in town of Marshall (not copied further)
Clay Co. IL Deeds 1826-1878 (from grantor index on FHL film 1,008,797; grantee index on FHL film 1,008,799; SLC 6/19/2008)
B-103: Mortgage, 1 March 1838, William Linn & wife Polly Ann Linn of town of Vandalia, IL, to Joseph Duncan of Morgan Co. IL, land (many tracts, not copied) in Counties of McLean, Shelby, Fayette, Effingham and Clay; Joseph Duncan is security for Wm. Linn as receiver of public moneys. Wit. J.M. Duncan. /s/ William Linn, Polly Ann Duncan Linn. Acknowledged as Mary Ann Duncan Linn. (FHL film 1,008,801)
Henderson Co. IL Deed Indexes, and Deeds (Oquawka courthouse 10/1979)
1-17: Duncan, Joseph agreement between Joseph Duncan of Morgan Co. IL and Alex Phelps, for part of Oquawka, 23 May 1836.
1-19: Duncan, Joseph to Alexes Phelps of Morgan Co., 24 May 1841.
2-495: Duncan, Joseph from auditor, SE 1/4 Sec. 34, 8N5W, $2.62, 12 Jan. 1836.
7-219: 5 March 1853, William Thomas, admr. of will of Joseph Duncan, to Louis B. Parsons of Alton, IL; 17 Jan. 1837 Joseph Duncan sold to Benjamin Godfrey and Doctor Benjamin F. Edwards, both of Alton, 1/16 part of all lots in town of Oquawka, now in Henderson Co., IL; recorded in Morgan Co. IL.
7-537: Will of Joseph Duncan; wife and children being provided on an ample estate & income by her father and their grandfather the late James R. Smith, no further provision made; wife in trust for use of herself & children household ....; support my aged mother during her natural life; sister Polly Ann Lynn; some $10 to $15 to Anett; heirs of Joseph Cooley; Jacksonville trustees for church & other blds; suit US vs myself & others as security for William Lynn to be defended; other provisions; Exec. brother James M. Duncan and friend William Brown; trust funds which came to my hands from the executor of the will of the late James R. Smith. No date. Wit. John Todd, James King, Wm. C. Scott. Codicil 14 Jan. 1844 appoints friend Doct. Daniel C. Pierson one of executors. Same Wit. Rec. Morgan Co. 18 Jan. 1844; 13 July 1844 appointed admin. Widow Elizabeth C. Duncan relinquished right to letters of adm.
9-476: Duncan, Joseph of Morgan Co. from James and wife Elizabeth Dunlap of Morgan Co., and James W. Crane of Tazewell Co., IL, $200, 2/7 of land in Fulton, Warren, McDonough & Hancock Cos., ILL, 160 acres SE 1/4 Sec. 17 5N3E; 160 acres NE 1/4 Sec. 23 8N2E; 160 acres SW 1/4 Sec. 20 6N1E in Fulton Co.; 160 acres SE 1/4 Sec. 20 4N4W in McDonough Co.; 160 acres NE 1/4 Sec. 1 4N7W Hancock Co.; 160 acres SW 1/4 Sec. 10 8N6W in Henderson Co. /s/ James Duncan, Elizabeth Duncan, James Dunlap, atty for James M. Crane. Rec. Morgan Co.
21-538: Duncan, Joseph, Elizabeth C., & others of Morgan Co., 17 March 1864, to Harrison Dills of Adams Co. IL.
Macon Co. IL Deed (FHL film 985,773)
H-7: 1 March 1838, William Linn and wife Polly Ann of City of Vandalia, IL, to Joseph Duncan of Morgan Co. IL, for $1, land bought of ... James M. Duncan, Joseph Duncan, & others (not copied), land in counties of Clark, Morgan, Coles, Macon, McLean, Shelby, Fayette, Effingham, and Clay; mortgage. (more not copied)
Pike Co. IL Deeds
7-269: 11 March 1835, 11 March 1835, Joseph Duncan and wife Elizabeth C. of Morgan Co. IL to David Sarles of Pike Co., $400, SW 1/4 Sec. 24 T4S R7W, 160 acres. Mention Circuit court. (FHL film 1,313,482)
7-272: 7 May 1834, Jonathan Proute and wife Ann S. of District of Columbia, City of Washington, to Joseph Duncan of Morgan Co. IL, $1280, S 1/2 Sec.33 T7S R9?W, 320 acres, and other land (not copied). (FHL film 1,313,482)
7-272: Similar to first deed, William and Rachel L. Proute, 2 May 1834, not copied. (FHL film 1,313,482)
9-332: E.W. Palmer to Barney & Duncan. 18 Nov. 1836, Erastus W. Palmer of Morgan Co. IL to Richard F?. Barney and Thomas O. Duncan of afsd, for $500, lot on block 12 in Doyl & Palmer's addition to Town of Pittsfield. (no wife) (FHL film 1,313,483; SLC 2/2009)
14-160: Duncan, J?. to A. Budd, bond. 1 Nov. 1837, for payment of a note of hand for $160 payable in 2 years given by Aaron Budd of Pike Co. IL to Joseph Duncan of Morgan Co. IL, and final sum of $800, deed for lot in Pike Co. IL, SW 1/4 Sec.32 Twp.6S R3W, containing 160 acres. Rec. 10 Jan. 1839. (FHL film 1,313,485; SLC 2/2009)
15-258: Duncan, Joseph to C.F. Moulton & others. 19 March 1836, Joseph Duncan and wife Elizabeth C. of Morgan Co. IL to Charles F. Moulton, Daniel Law? (Lane?), David H. Nevins, John N. Gossler, John W. Levitt, Joseph L. Joseph, Samuel S. Lewis, Amos Binney, James C. Dunn, Lemuel Lamb, Joseph Swift, Charles Atwater and James B?. Danforth, (& more), for $4,248.75, land in Military Bounties, containing in all 3,399 acres (more not copied). Rec. 19 March 1836. (FHL film 1,313,485; SLC 2/2009)
18-119: Joseph Duncan & wife Elizabeth C. Duncan of Morgan Co. IL - not copied further (FHL film 1,313,486; SLC 2/2009)
Sangamon Co. IL Deeds
J-336: 10 May 1836, Joseph Duncan and wife Elizabeth C. of Morgan Co. IL, John Taylor & wife Elizabeth of Sangamon Co. IL, and Eli C. Blankenship by his attorney Joseph Duncan, to Dyson & Taylor, IL poles land (more not copied) (FHL film 1,310,366)
J-612: 4 Aug. 1836, Joseph Duncan and wife Elizabeth C. of Morgan Co. IL and John Taylor and wife Elizabeth and Eli C. Blankenship of Sangamon Co. IL to James M?. Shackelford of Sangamon Co. IL, for $500, block of lots in town of Illiopolis in T16N in dividing line bet. Range 1 and 2 West, end of Springfield and near centre of State of IL, described on plat of said town as being block 266. All signed. Wit. William Butler, Clerk of Circuit Court of Sangamon Co. IL, for Eli C. Blankenship and John and Elizabeth Taylor. Wit. Samuel D. Lockwood, Justice of Supreme Court of State of Illinois, for Joseph Duncan and Elizabeth C. Duncan. (FHL film 1,310,366; SLC 8/17/1988, rechecked SLC 9/10/2010)
V-152: 3 Feb. 1843, Philip C. Latham of Sangamon Co. IL to Ann Marie Duncan of Morgan Co. IL, L$23, W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 18 and E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec 18 & E 1/2 NW 1/4 of Sec. 18, Twp 16N, R1W, purchased by Latham for taxes. (FHL film 1,310,372)
X-431: 6 Jan. 1845, Ann Maria Duncan of Morgan Co. IL to William Thomas, admr of estate of Joseph Duncan decd, for $5, W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 18, E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec. 18, E 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec. 18, Twp 16N R1W. Wit. W.B. Warren. (FHL film 1,310,373)
X-432: 15 Nov. 1843, Knowles Taylor & Robert Dyson of City of NY quit claim to Joseph Duncan of Jacksonville, IL, S end Sec. 16, 16N 2W, 1/3 of 320+ acres, more not copied. (FHL film 1,310,373)
II-55: 14 June 1851, James Wood and wife Rebecca (X) of Sangamon Co. IL to Sidney S. Duncan of Morgan Co. IL, for $130, S 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec.31 T13N R7W, 80 acres. Wit. P.C. Arnett JP of Morgan Co. Rec. April 16, 1852. (FHL film 1,310,378; SLC 9/10/2010)
4-353: 18 Sept. 1858, Sidney S. Duncan and wife Mary A. of Morgan Co. IL to Willis S.T. Meacham of same, for $2000, land in Sangamon Co. IL, NE 1/4 Sec.12 and NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 of said Sec.12 T14N R8W, 200 acres. Mortgage due 25 Dec. 1859 and 25 Dec. next. Both signed. Wit. P.C. Arnett, JP of Morgan Co. Rec. 20 Dec. 1858. (FHL film 1,310,388; SLC 9/10/2010)
14-628: 7 April 1863, Sidney S. Duncan (no wife) of Morgan Co. IL to Stephen Green of same, $5000, NE 1/4 and SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec.12 T14N R8, 200 acres. Wit. James L. McNair. Rec. April 20, 1863. (FHL film 1,310,393; SLC 9/10/2010)
La Porte Co. IN Deeds
Deed Record, transcribed vol.B-C, 1835-1836 (FHL film 1,674,193 item 2 and 3; Book B is typed)
B-44/45: 9 July 1835, Joseph Duncan and wife Elizabeth C. Duncan of Morgan Co. IL to Rev. William Southwood late of Petersburgh, VA, for $288 paid, tracts or lots of land in Laporte Co. IN designated as Lots 2 and 3 in Block 5 in Duncans Addition to Michigan City, said lot 2 fronts 165 feet on Spring street and about 50 on Market Street, and Lot 3 fronts on said Market Street, being a fractional lot between lot 2 and a lot in the original plat of Michigan City, more or less. Warrant title. /s/ Joseph Duncan, Elizabeth C. Duncan. They appeared in Morgan Co. IL before Dennis Rockwell, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 13 July 1835. Recorded Nov. 13, 1835.
B-105: 18 July 1835, Joseph Duncan and wife Elizabeth Duncan of Morgan Co. IL to Dewitt Strong of Michigan City, IN, for $42 paid, sell lot in Laporte Co. IN, designated as Lot 1 in Block 5 in Duncans addition to Michigan City, which lot fronts on Spring Street adj. fractional lot 1 and 7, Block 20 in the original plat of Michigan City as laid out by Maj. Elston, which said lot or fraction contains about 1,446 square feet more or less, warrant title. /s/ Josep Deuncan (MAD: as typed), Elizabeth Duncan. They appeared in Morgan Co. IL before Dennis Rockwell, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 18 July 1835. Recorded Dec. 17, 1835.
C-144/146: 10 May 1836, Joseph Duncan of Illinois, Esq., and wife Elizabeth C., to Knowles Taylor and Robert Dyson of City of New York, Merchants, for $150,000 (one hundred and fifty thousand dollars) paid, sell land on Lake Michigan in LaPorte Co. IN, 1st, SE frac. Sec.30 Twp.38N Range 4W containing 92 acres and 72/100; 2nd, E 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.29 Twp.38N Range 4W containing 92 acres and 72/100; Second (MAD: as given), E 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.29 Twp.38N Range 4W containing 80 acres; 3rd, fractional Sec.20 Twp.38N Range 4W containing 27 acres and 72/100, saving and excepting therefrom the following lots as laid out & forming parts of Michigan City and which are not hereby conveyed, to wit, in Block No.1, lot No.2, in block No.2, lots No.1 and 8, in block No.3, lots No.7, 8, 9 and 10. In Block 4, 4 lots being the whole thereof. In Block 5, the whole thereof. In block no.6, lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. The whole of Block No.7. In block 8, lots 4 and 6. In block No.9, lots 2, 4, 5, and 8. In block 10, lots 2 and 6. In block No.11, lots 2, 3, 4, and 5. In block 14, Lot 1. In block 18, lot 1, In block 19, lots 10 and 12. Of Duncans addition; and in the SW fractional sec. of 92 acres and 72/100. In block 10, lot 9 and in block 11, lot 16. Together with appurtenances, etc. Joint tenants, and not as tenants as common. Warrant title. (MAD: missed copying page 146) (pg.147) Certification by Ludene J. Bells? (Betts?) Clerk of US District Court for Southern Dist. of NY, certify that Samuel R. Betts was judge of the US for Southern District of NY, 14 May 1836. Elizabeth C. Duncan appeared 8 July 1836 before Stephen T. Logan, Judge of First Judicial Circuit in IL and Judge of Circuit Court for Sangamon Co., separate from her husband Joseph Duncan. Certification by William Butler, Clerk of Sangamon Co. IL Circuit Court, 8 July 1836, for Stephen T. Logan. (FHL film 1,674,193)
C-427/428: Joseph Duncan bond to James M. Scott. Joseph Duncan of Morgan Co. IL bond to James M. Scott of Laporte Co. IN for $900, 25 June 1835. Conditioned that Joseph Duncan, upon payment of $450 according to 4 promissory notes bearing even date, shall deliver to said James M. Scott a deed and warranty for Lot 1 in Block 2 in Laporte Co, town of Michigan City, with appurtenances, this obligation to be void. Scott will build a house at least 34 by 20 feet 2 stories high in 1835. /s/ Joseph Duncan. Wit. J.W. Chamberlain. Recorded Nov. 18, '36.
Deed record, v. N-Q, 1843-1846 (FHL film 1,685,475)
O-467/469: 22 Dec. 1837, Joseph Duncan and wife Elizabeth C. Duncan of Morgan Co. IL to Mathew St.Clair Clark of City of Washington, DC, that Joseph had acted? in the proper land office of the US tracts of land in his own name for joint benefit of himself and said Matthew, the herein lots being part of the same, and in 1835 and 36 the said Duncan sold said lots for said joint benefit and received payment and notes and made deeds, and that on 18 May 1836 on settlement between said Joseph and Mathew of certain real and personal estate, the notes were assigned by said Joseph to said Matthew to hold and collect, and Mathew agreed to make the deeds, for $1 to Joseph paid by Matthew, Joseph grants to Matthew those lots in Laporte Co. IN, designated on the map or plan of Duncans Addition to Michigan City as Lots No.2 in Block 1, Lot No.1 in Block 2, Lot No.4 in Block 2, also lots No.6 and 8 in Block 2, Lot No.7 in Block 3, also lots No.9, 10 and 11 in Block 3, lot No.1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in Block 4, Lots No.1, 2, and 3 in Block No.5, Lots no.1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 in Block 6, Lots No.1 and 2 in Block 7, Lots No.4 and 6 in Block 8, Lots No.2, 4, 5, and 8 in Block 9, Lots No.2 and 6 in Block 10, Lots No.3, 4, and 5 in Block 11, Lots 10 and 12 in Block 19, Lot 1 in Block 14, and in Duncans and Clarks addition, West Lot No.9 in Block 2 and Lot No.16 in Block 11, warrant title. /s/ Joseph Duncan, Elizabeth C. Duncan. Wit. Horatio G. Ren, Anna M. Caldwill. They appeared 13 Jan. 1840 before Horatio G. Ren, J.P., Morgan Co. IL. Certification by Joseph Hoslep, Clerk of County Commissioners Court for Morgan Co. IL, for Horatio G. Ren, 30 Jan. 1840. They appeared 31 Jan. 1840 before Dennis Rockwill, Clerk, certificate by Wm. Thomas, Judge of Circuit Court of Morgan Co. IL 31 Jan. 1840 for Dennis Rockwill. Recorded April 9, 1845?. (FHL film 1,685,475)
Q-76: 13 Nov. 1843, Knowles Taylor and Robert Dyson of City of New York to Joseph Duncan of Jacksonville, IL, for $1 paid, quit claim parcel of land in Laporte Co. IN, Duncans Addition to Michigan City, being a map made by P.M. Misur? & Co., Lot No.2 Block 16, together with appurtenances, which property was conveyed to said Knowles Taylor and Robert Dyson as joint tenants by deed 10 May 1836. /s/ Knowles Taylor, Robert Dyson. Wit. H.A. Taylor. They appeared before Henry A. Taylor, 5 Dec. 1843, City & County of New York, NY State. Recorded June 18, 1846. (FHL film 1,685,475; MAD: Jacksonville, Morgan Co. IL)
Q-77: 13 Nov. 1843, Knowles Taylor and Robert Dyson of City of New York to William M. Gould of City of New York, for $1, quit claim parcels in Laporte Co. IN in Duncans Addition to Michigan City, Lot No.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 of Block 39 ... they hold as joint tenants by deed 10 May 1836 .... /s/ Knowles Taylor, Robert Dyson. Wit. H.A. Taylor. Dec. 1843, they appeared before John D. Campbell, Notary Public, New York City & County of New York State. Recorded June 18, 1846. (FHL film 1,685,475)
Q-78/79: 13 Nov. 1843, Knowles Taylor and Robert Dyson of City of New York to Joseph Duncan of Jacksonville, IL, for $1, quit claim parcels in Laporte Co. IN in Duncans Addition to Michigan City, Lots 3 and 7 in Block 1, 3 & 5 in Block 2, 5 and 6 in Block 3, 2, 8 and 13 in Block 8, 1, 7, 10, 12 and 13 in Block 9, 12 and 16 in Block 10, 11 and 12 in Block 12, 2 and 6 in Block 13, 8 in Block 14, S4? and 2 in Block 15, 10, 11 and 13 in Block 15, 6, 9, 17 and 18 in Block 17, which said block number 17 is recently? renumbered 71, and Block 12 renumbered 21 and Block 13 renumbered 31 on said map, together with appurtenances, said property was conveyed to said Knowles Taylor and Robert Dyson as joint tenants by deed 10 May 1836 ... /s/ Knowles Taylor, Robert Dyson. Wit. H.A. Taylor. Dec. 1843, they appeared before John D. Campbell, Notary Public, New York City & County of New York State. Recorded June 18, 1846. (FHL film 1,685,475)
Q-79/80: 13 Nov. 1843, Knowles Taylor and Robert Dyson of City of New York to Joseph Duncan of Jacksonville, IL, for $1, quit claim parcels in Laporte Co. IN in Duncans Addition to Michigan City, Lots 7 and 14 in Block 15 and 6 in Block 16 and 11 and 12 in Block 28 and 10 in Block 12, which Block 12 is recently renumbered 71 on the map and 6-9 & 11 in Block 7, together with appurtenances, said property was conveyed to said Knowles Taylor and Robert Dyson as joint tenants by deed 10 May 1836 ... /s/ Knowles Taylor, Robert Dyson. Wit. H.A. Taylor. Dec. 1843, they appeared before John D. Campbell, Notary Public, New York City & County of New York State. Recorded June 18, 1846. (FHL film 1,685,475)
Q-81/82: 13 Nov. 1843, Knowles Taylor and Robert Dyson of City of New York to Joseph Duncan of Jacksonville, IL, for $1, quit claim parcels in Laporte Co. IN in Duncans Addition to Michigan City, Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Block 19, 1 and 2 in Block 22, 3 and 4 in Block 22, 4, 5 and 6 in Block 27, 3, 4 and 5 in Block 28, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in Block 29, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in Block 29, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in Block 30, all lots in Block 38, 41, 42 45, 46, 51, 52, 53, 57, 58, together with appurtenances, said property was conveyed to said Knowles Taylor and Robert Dyson as joint tenants by deed 10 May 1836 ... /s/ Knowles Taylor, Robert Dyson. Wit. H.A. Taylor. Dec. 1843, they appeared before John D. Campbell, Notary Public, New York City & County of New York State. Recorded June 18, 1846. (FHL film 1,685,475)
La Porte Co. IN Deed Book Z (FHL film 1,685,485 or 1,685,486; SLC 10/7/2011)
Z-433/440: Will of Joseph Duncan, sound mind but much affected in body, (1) give my soul to God, (2) payment of my honest and just debts and funeral expenses. Item, My wife and children being provided ample estate and income by her father and there grandfather the late James R. Smith I do not desire to do a great deal more for them, therefore I give my wife in trust for the joint use of herself and my children, the household and kitchen furniture, the carriage & horses, a two horse wagon & harness & horses therefor, six milch cows and three domestic animals necessary for the use & support of my family with power to convert it or any part into other property of like or different nature, and be reserved from the sale hereinafter ordered. Item, after the (above), my executors to support my aged and beloved mother during her natural life. Item (after the foregoing), should my sister Polly Ann Linn be in indigent circumstances, $1000 be invested by my executors in a tract of land for her sole and separate use and yearly support. Item (after the foregoing), my executors pay some $10 or $15 to Arnett. Item, when the foregoing provisions have been satisfied, my executors, if my estate is not exhausted, to convey in fee to the heirs of Joseph Cooley then being, 1/4 Section of my land in the Military bounty tract, Illinois. Item (after the foregoing), my executors pay $1000 to trustees of (blank) in Jacksonville in the erection of a new house to worship Almighty God. Item (after the foregoing), $2000 to estabish in neighborhood of Jacksonville an institution for relief and education of the blind, and like sum ... a lunatic asylum. Item, the suit of the United States now pending against myself and others as sureties of William Linn, late ?receiver? of public moneys at the land office, Vandalia, IL, be defended, and if my estate is forced to pay, my executors try year after year to recover the money so unjustly collected. (MAD's wording). Item, I issued some Warsaw Stock in the name of James Boorman to secure him for payment of a debt from me to him ... Item, I have put up a bundle of notes to pay sums due by me to William Brown & William & Harriet B. Brown as execs. of William Brown decd, to remove incumbrances on the lands in Morgan Co. IL bought by me of David Ingalls. Item, the residue of my property be equally divided between my children and the offspring of any who may have died leaving such. Each boy as he arrives at 21, and each girl at like age or marry, shall be entitled to an equal share of my estate, provided that Court of Probate of Morgan Co. may order that share be paid the child's guardian. Appoint my brother James M. Duncan and my friend William Brown executors, without security. My remaining personal property be sold at public auction ... Item, my executors be agents to lease out the property secured to my family ... investment of trust funds which came to my hands from the executor of the will of the late James R. Smith. Item, if one executor dies or does not act as executor, the other shall be fully vested with all the powers ... Item, I will to my wife in trust for herself and my children and in addition to the property hereinbefore bequeathed to them, a sufficiency of meat, corn and hay & other provender now on hand to the family until Christmas next. /s/ Joseph Duncan. Wit. John Todd, James King, Wm. C. Scott. 14 Jan. 1844, codicil, appoint friend Doit Daniel Penson (Pierson?) one of the executors. /s/ Joseph Duncan. Wit. John Todd, Wm. C. Scott, Jas. King. Morgan Co. IL Court of Probate, 18 Jan. 1844, William C. Scott and James King of Morgan Co. IL were examined before Matthew Stacy that they saw Joseph Duncan sign the will and codicil. J.M. Duncan, Wm. Brown and Daniel C. Pierson agree to act as executors, 22 June 1844, Morgan Co. IL. Bond of James M. Duncan of Morgan Co. IL 22 Jan. 1844 to act as executor, by Letters Testamentary. Bond of William Brown of Morgan Co. IL 22 Jan. 1844, to act as Executor. Bond of Daniel C. Pierson of Morgan Co. IL 22 Jan. 1844 to act as Executor. 13 July 1844, order of Court of Probate ... the appointment of the executors was set aside on 29 June, and Elizabeth C. Duncan the widow has relinquished her right to Letters of Administration with the will annexed, and has suggested the name of William Thomas Esq. as suitable to be appointed Admin., said William Thomas is appointed Administrator, his securities James Dunlap, C. Hoop, Joseph J. Cassell and Bezalel Gillets, William Thomas posted bond recorded Book A of Wills pg.240, Letters of Administration recorded said Book of Wills on pg.241, 242 & 243. Wit. Matthew Stacy, Probate Justice of the Peace for said County at Jacksonville, 13 July 1844. Certification by Mat Stacy, Clerk, County Court of Morgan Co., re foregoing, 7 Dec. 1853. Recorded Dec. 11, 1853. (FHL film 1,685,485 or 1,685,486)
Logan Co. KY Deeds (FHL film 364,590)
V-110/111: 1 Dec. 1836, Lucy (+) Duncan, Samuel Withrow Shanklin and Frances (+) his wife, all of Morgan Co. IL, heirs of estate of Nimrod Duncan decd. of Logan Co. KY, deposing special trust and confidence in Charles B. Duncan (sic) of Morgan Co. IL, appoint Charles B. Dunkin attorney to sell our right to the negro man Willis, he being the property of said Nimrod Dunkin decd, and also to sell our interest in a tract of land on Elk fork of Muddy River in Logan Co. KY, being the property of afsd decedent and now in the possession or occupation of Oliver Dunkin and afsd Charles B. Duncan. Recorded Morgan Co. IL 1 Dec.; recorded Logan Co. KY 18 (blank) 1837. (MAD: Charles B. Duncan in 1840 Fayette Co. IL census) (FHL film 364,590)
V-136/137: No.136. 29 March 1837, Samuel W. Shanklin and Frances Shanklin his wife of Morgan Co. IL by Charles B. Duncan their attorney in fact, to Oliver Duncan of Logan Co. KY, for $20 paid, sell the interest of said Shanklin and wife to a parcel of land in Logan Co. on waters of Muddy River which contains in all about 270 acres, being the tract on which Nimrod Duncan decd. lived and died which is undivided but the said Frances Shanklin is one of the children and heirs of said Nimrod Duncan decd. /s/ Samuel W. Shanklin, Frances Shanklin, by Charles B. Duncan, their atty in fact. Ack. by Charles B. Duncan attorney as afsd 29 March 1837. (FHL film 364,590)
Scioto Co. OH Deeds
G-164: 29 Aug. 1832, Levin Belt of Washington, DC, by Saml. F. Vinton of Galliopolis, my attorney, for $500, to Joseph Duncan Esq. of Morgan Co. IL, Lot #94 in Portsmouth, Scioto Co. OH. (FHL film 292,658)
K-506: 23 April 1840, Catherine Glover of Scioto Co. OH to Joseph Duncan of State of IL, $1544.53, incl. notes payable in 90 days, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, lot 94 in Portsmouth. Wit. John Glover, Louis C. Goff. (FHL film 292,660)
K-597: 23 April 1840, Joseph Duncan of State of IL to Catherine Glover of Scioto Co. OH, $1500, lot 94 in Portsmouth, same lot conveyed to me by Samuel F. Vinton, attorney of Levin Belt, 29 Aug?. 1832. No wife. Wit. Jno. Glover, Samuel? Goff. Joseph Duncan appeared in Scioto Co. court 23 April 1840. (FHL film 292,660)
Jefferson Co. TN Deeds
U-19: 27 Nov. 1834, Abraham Childers and wife Elener (+) formerly Elenor Duncan, John Lutterell and wife Margaret (+) formerly Margaret Duncan, all of Morgan Co. IL, reposing special trust and confidence in Jane Duncan of Jefferson Co. TN, power of attorney to sell all our right as heirs and legatees of John Duncan decd. late of Jefferson Co. TN to land in Jefferson Co. TN and on which our said attorney now lives; to sell such real or personal estate of aforesaid John Duncan decd. Reg. in Morgan Co. IL. (FHL film 968,323)
U-20: 6 Jan. 1835, Jane Duncan, Robert C. Miller and wife Martha, James McBride and wife Nancy, Josiah Dodd and wife Elizabeth, Abraham Childers and wife Ellenor, and John Luttrell and wife Margaret, Abraham Childers and John Luttrell by their attorney Jane Duncan, for $500, to Benjamin January, 100 acres in Jefferson Co. TN, part of a tract of land formerly belonging to estate of Joseph McCullah decd, adj. Henry Dicks corner. Wit. Alexander Douglass, Saml. Evans. Rec. in Jefferson Co. TN on oath of wit. (FHL film 968,323)
V-12: 17 July 1839, John B. Dunkin of Morgan Co. IL, seized and possessed of 1/7 part of land in Jefferson Co. now or later in occupation of Benjamin January, appoint Samuel A. Evans of Jefferson Co. TN to sell said 1/7 part. Rec. in Morgan Co. IL. (FHL film 968,324)
V-14: 2 Sept. 1839, John B. Duncan to Benjamin Jeanway, $85, all my right in and to a certain tract of land, being 1/7 part thereof, being a part of a tract formerly belonging to the estate of Joseph McCallougs dec'd, corner Henry Dicks, 100a. Signed by S.A. Evans, attorney. Wit. Andrew McCuistin, Jno. R. Branner. (FHL film 968,324)
Return to the Morgan Co. IL Research File
HISTORIES before 1923
1878 "History of Morgan County, Illinois, its past and present : containing a history of the county; its cities, towns, etc.; a biographical directory of its citizens; war record of its volunteers in the late rebellion; portraits of its early settlers and prominent men; general and local statistics ... map of Morgan County ..." pub. by Donnelley, Loyd & Co. Publ. (FHL book 977.346 H2h and FHL film 1,000,507 item 5; and part from Alyce Beggs to Sue Monaghan to MAD, and part from Sue Monaghan)
Pg.265: 19 Nov. 1861, S.S. Duncan elected Judge of Morgan County.
Pg.323: Early settlers of Morgan Co. IL - S.S. Duncan, born 1810 KY settled Morgan County 3/1822.
Pg.544: "Morgan County Directory" DUNCAN, J.C., farmer and stockraiser, Sec. 24, P.O. Waverly. Mr. D. was born in NC, May, 1840. His parents, moving to VA, he there remained until he attained his fourteenth year, when he went to MO, where his mother died. The father, not altogether pleased with the prospect in MO, removed to VA. Of a restless, stirring disposition, however, prior to the rebellion he made his way to IL, where he lived in the several counties of Morgan, Sangamon and Macoupin. J.C., who heads this sketch, married Mrs. Arminda J. Allis, relict of Richard Allis, and a daughter of Andrew J. Stice, an old pioneer of this county. Mrs. Duncan died April 27, 1878, leaving to the care of her husband five children: Clara A., Ira J., Irwin L., Minnie A., and Chas. W. (MAD: See ?? Columbus Duncan in 1850 Grayson Co. VA census, ?? 1840 Ashe Co. NC census)
Pg.654: Samuel Wood attended school after 1826 in Madison County near Silver Creek. The school was taught by Rice Duncan. "The schoolhouse was a log structure where no floor was laid down, and no window pains interfered, but the ventilation was abundant; here the scholars were instructed in Webster's spelling book and the New Testament; when these were thoroughly understood the education was completed."
1906 "Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois; and History of Morgan County" ed. by Newton Bateman and Paul Selby; Morgan Co. edited by William F. Short, pub. by Munsell Pub. (FHL book 977.346 H2b and FHL film 896,937)
Pg.812-3: DUNCAN, RICHARD Y., blacksmith, Franklin, Morgan Co. IL, was born at Jacksonville, IL, February 20, 1860, the son of Captain John B. and Adeline G. Duncan, natives of Tennessee and Kentucky. Mrs. Duncan's ancestors saw service in both the Revolutionary and Black Hawk Wars. While still a young man John B. Duncan became fired with an enthusiasm to serve his country, which at length resulted in his enlistment in Company H, 32 IL Volunteer Infantry for service in the Civil War ... its Captain ... lose his leg. ... Mexican War and also took part in the Mormon troubles. ... He was the father of twelve children -- six boys and six girls. His death, which resulted from gangrene, occurred July 18, 1864, when he was in his 44th year. His widow survived him many years, dying at the age of 81.
Richard Y. Duncan received his education in the public schools of Franklin. Very early he began to learn the blacksmith's trade, so that when he was only 18 he started in life for himself as a journeyman. For 27 years he has followed this calling ... On May 1, 1884, he was married to Caroline, daughter of Henry Reinbach, of Franklin, Ill., and of this union five children have been born -- Dessau, Meda, Ruth, Harold and Esther. ... Republican ... Masonic ... Christian Church.
Pg.813-4: DUNCAN, WILLIAM PERCY, B.S., M.D., ... young physician and surgeon of Jacksonville, Morgan Co. IL, was born in Jacksonville, October 30, 1878, the son of Edward and Emily (Ruddick) Duncan, natives of Pennsylvania and Indiana respectively. The grandfather, Robert Duncan, was born in Beaver Co. PA, in 1809, and the grandmother, Martha (Neville) Duncan, was born in the same county, in 1816. The former, who was a farmer by occupation, died when 78 years old, and the latter, at the age of 62 years.
Edward Duncan was born in Beaver Co. PA, August 16, 1838, and received his mental training in the district schools and at Beaver Academy, being afterward, for 12 years, a teacher in the schools of Pennsylvania, Indiana and Illinois. He enlisted August 9, 1862, in Co. G, 134th Reg., PA Volunteer Infantry, ... In 1868 he located at Cerro Gordo, IL, where he followed the occupation of teaching. In 1876 he graduated from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, ... after which, at Jacksonville, he began the successful practice ... member of the Centenary Methodist Church .... On March 16, 1869, at Seymour [Jackson Co.], IN, Dr. Duncan was married to Emily Ruddick, a daughter of Solomon and Elizabeth (Fisher) Ruddick. Two children were the result of this union -- Helen, who was born September 14, 1874, and died May 4, 1900, and William Percy.
Dr. (W.P.) Duncan ... in October, 1904, he located at Jacksonville ... On July 21, 1903, Dr. W.P. Duncan was married to Florence Tunison, a daughter of Henry Cuthbert and Catherine (Murray) Tunison. One child -- Edward Tunison, born June 7, 1904 -- resulted from this union. ...
"Historic Morgan [County Illinois] and classic Jacksonville" by Charles M. Eames; pub. Jacksonville, Ill.: Printed at the Daily Journal Steam Job Printing Office, 1885, 366 pgs. (LH4095, HeritageQuest images 4/2007)
Pg.206: ... Mutual insurance ... Independent Order of Mutual Aid ... on February 7, 1879, a lodge of this order was established in this city, called Morgan Lodge No.28. The charter members ... E. Duncan.
1876 "History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois : centennial record" by John Carroll Power, pub. Springfield, IL: Edwin A. Wilson & Co. (Los Angeles Public Library book; FHL book 977.356 D3p and film 1,000,513 item 4; also from Carolyn Jensen, Sue Monaghan, Donald Neal Duncan)
Pg.270: DUNCAN, RICE, was born March 5, 1781, in NC. He was brother to Marshal and John. When young his father's family moved to Cumberland Co. KY. He was there married to Barbara Antle. They had four children, and Mrs. D. died. He married Luranah Rutherford. They brought one child from Kentucky to St. Clair Co. where they had five children and moved to Morgan, and then to Sangamon Co., arriving Oct., 1837, in what is now Salisbury. Mrs. Luranah Duncan, died May 29, 1862, and Rice Duncan died Oct. 7, 1863, both in Salisbury township. Of their children --
SIDNEY S., born Dec. 18, 1810, in Kentucky, married in Sangamon Co. to Mary Rogers. They had three children. He was Judge of Morgan Co. court, and died Aug., 1872, in Jacksonville. His widow resides in Chicago.
Pg.84: ANTLE, REV. JOHN, was born April 15, 1789, in Cumberland Co. KY. Elizabeth Buchanan was born in Cumberland Co. PA. Her parents moved to Lincoln Co. KY, when she was seven years old. Her father died in that county, and she went to live with a married sister in Cumberland Co. John Antle and Elizabeth Buchanan were there married. They had five children. The family then moved to Morgan Co. IL in 1829, and from there to Sangamon Co., arriving Jan. 9, 1830, in what is now Salisbury township. Mrs. Elizabeth Antle died Sept., 1844, and John Antle died August 30, 1864, she in Menard Co. and he in Salisbury. ....
Pg.157: BUCHANAN, REUBEN, was born March 20, 1809, in Woodford Co. KY. His father moved, in 1819 or '20, to Morgan Co. IL. Reuben remained there until 1834, when he came to Sangamon Co., settling at Salisbury, where he was married to Barbara Duncan, a step-daughter of Solomon Miller. She was born March 15, 1812, in Cumberland Co. KY. Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan had four children, three of whom died young. The only one living -- Mr. Buchanan moved from Salisbury to Springfield in April, 1847, and was engaged in the grocery business until his death, which occurred Nov. 14, 1861. His widow resides with her son-in-law, Lafayette Smith, in Springfield. (MAD: Barbara Duncan mar. Reuben Buchanan 12/3/1833 Sangamon Co. IL; but wife of Solomon Miller was Nancy A. Antle, dau. of Mary or Molly Antle, mar. 13 Aug. 1813 in Adair Co. KY)
1891 "Portrait and biographical album of Sangamon County, Illinois : containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens; together with portraits and biographies of all the presidents of the United States, and governors of the state" pub. by Chapman Bros. (FHL book 977.356 D3ps and films 896,362 item 1 and 1,000,514 item 2; from Sue Monaghan and Vivian Biddle)
Pg.251-2: NATHAN C. ANTLE. The mother of our subject was born in St. Clair Co., this State, January 25, 1820, and bore the maiden name of Nancy Duncan. She is a devoted member of the Christian Church and even at her advanced age finds ways in which to make herself useful. Her father, Rice Duncan, a native of South Carolina and a schoolteacher in his earlier years, was one of the early settlers in St. Clair Co., this State. Thence he removed to Morgan Co., where he farmed for some years, then located near Salisbury on the county line, where he improved and became the owner of one hundred and seventy acres. He was never idle, and having a wonderful constitution lived to be 83 years old, and during his entire life was probably unexcelled in industry. He reared a family of ten daughters and two sons, one of the latter, Sidney Duncan, having been Judge of Morgan Co. several years.
1885 "History of McDonough County, Illinois : together with sketches of the towns, villages and townships, educational, civil, military and political history; portraits of prominent individuals, and biographies of the representative citizens; and History of Illinois ..." pub. by Continental Historical Co. (FHL film 1,000,503 item 2)
Pg.419: William M. Huston, M.D., ... was born August 6, 1829, near the city of Jacksonville, in Morgan Co. IL. In 1830 his parents removed to this county and located on a farm. ....
Pg.856: Blandinsville Township: On the 14th day of March, 1830, John Huston arrived from Morgan Co. IL and took up a farm ... His family, upon their arrival, consisted of himself and wife and one child, now a practicing physician of Blandinsville. ... Mr. Huston died July 8, 1854, leaving seven children. ... Mr. Rigdon Huston, the third son of John Huston, ...
1878 "History of McDonough County, Illinois : its cities, towns and villages, with early reminiscences, personal incidents and anecdotes, and a complete business directory of the county" by J.S. Clark (CA State Library, Sutro Branch, and Los Angeles Public Library and FHL book 977.342 H2c)
Pg.376-7: HON. JOHN HUSTON. ... of Blandinsville township ... John Huston was born near Sparta, White Co. TN, May 17, 1808. His parents were Walter and Nancy (Bradshaw) Huston, the former being a Virginian by birth and the latter a Kentuckian. .... Before reaching his majority, Mr. Huston led to the marriage alter Miss Ann Melvin, with whom he happily lived until separated by death. They were married in his native county, on the second day of October, 1828, and twelve days thereafter the young couple, with all their worldly goods, departed for the great West, intending to make Illinois ... their home for the future. On the eleventh day of November, 1828, they arrived in Morgan Co., where they remained some sixteen months, when they came to this county, arriving here on the fourteenth day of March, 1830. ...
1894 "Portrait and biographical record of Hancock, McDonough and Henderson counties, Illinois" pub. by Lake City Pub. (CA State Library, Sutro Branch, book F547 H2p8; FHL book 977.34 D3p and film 924,497 item 9)
Pg.182-3: PRESTON HUSTON, retired farmer residing in Blandinsville, among pioneers of McDonough Co. Born Blandinsville Twp. Sept. 14, 1837, son of John Huston who was one of very earliest settlers of this locality. Father born in White Co. TN, May 17, 1808, and upon obtaining majority, emigrated to Morgan Co. IL, in 1829. 18 months later to this county & took up residence on Sec. 19, Blandinsville Twp, 160 acres which he entered from Government; added to from time to time. Made journey from TN to IL with an ox-team, ...
In White Co. TN, on the 2d of October 1828, John Huston married Miss Ann, daughter of William and Mary (Duncan) Melvin, and to them were born the following children: William M., a practicing physician of Blandinsville; Walter, Rigdon and Crockett, all deceased; Preston of this sketch; Thomas, a farmer and stock raiser of Columbus, Kan.; Mary, wife of Strather Givens, a retired farmer of Abingdon, IL; and John, who carries on farming and stock-raising in Blandinsville Township. The father of this family was called to his final rest July 8, 1854, and the mother, who long survived him, passed away January 22, 1892. ...
Pg.188: WILLIAM M. HUSTON, M.D., almost quarter century engaged in practice of medicine in Blandinsville, born Jacksonville, Morgan Co. IL, 6 Aug. 1829, one of family of 8 children whose parents were John and Annie (Melvin) Huston. Father and mother both natives of White Co. TN, and marriage was celebrated there. The lady was a daughter of William and Mary (Duncan) Melvin. In 1830 John Huston removed with his family to McDonough Co. IL, and farmed. Of children, William M. of this sketch is eldest; Walter L. died age 22; Rigdon, farmer & stock raiser of McDonough Co. is now deceased; Preston retired farmer living in Blandinsville; Thomas B. retired in Columbus, Kan.; Mary E. wife of S. Givens retired farmer in Abingdon, IL; John farming in Blandinsville Twp; and Crockett, decd, farmer of McDonough Co.
1883 "History of the State of Kansas : containing a full account of its growth from an uninhabited territory to a wealthy and important state; of its early settlements; a supplementary history and description of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their advantages, industries and commerce, to which are added biographical sketches and portraits of prominent men and early settlers" ed. by William G. Cutler, A.T. Andreas; pub. Chicago : A.T. Andreas (FHL book 978.1 H2hi 1976 & v.2; FHL film 982,248 items 1-2)
Pg.387, Atchison Co., Atchison. P.P. DUNKIN, contractor and plasterer, Atchison, Kan., was born in 1836. In 1845, went to Morgan County, Ill. In 1855, went to Virginia, Ill., where he learned the trade of plain and ornamental plasterer. In 1857, commenced taking contracts. In 1863, went to Missouri where he followed his trade, and in 1865 came to this place, and has plastered many of the largest blocks, among these the Ogden block, Price block and a large number of the best residences. He employs twenty men in the various capacities of his business, and last year paid out $10,000 for labor alone. Was married in 1859 at Randolph, Mo., to Miss Sarah Palmer. They have six children -- Dora I., Squire W., John W., Mary, George and Ollie. In 1869, he was appointed Deputy Marshal of this place and held the office two years. Is a member of the Atchison Lodge K. of H. (MAD: Indexed Phillips P. Dunkin)
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