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NATCHEZ DIST. MS and ADAMS CO. MS
RECORDS FROM OTHER LOCALITIES
Montgomery Co. AL Deed (FHL film 1,753,611)
F-296: 6 May 1835, Sarah E. Blaine now of City of Philadelphia, and Andrew Carothers Esq. "xxx" by virtue of a patent 3 June 1823, land in AL, of SW 1/4 Sec.17 T17 R18, 160.34 acres, and a patent 10 July 1826 of NE 1/4 Sec.7 T14 R17, 160.20 acres, said Sarah E. Blaine and Andrew Carothers and Isabella his wife appoint Doctor Stephen Duncan of Natchez, MS, attorney to sell the land and make deeds; recorded Cumberland Co. PA. I, Stephen Duncan of City of Natchez, State of MS, appoint Samuel Guistine my attorney to make deeds, ... /s/ 15 Jan. 1836; Stephen Duncan appeared Adams Co. MS.
Phillips Co. AR Deed (FHL film 1,018,960)
E-54: 23 March 1837, Stephen Duncan and wife Catherine A. Duncan to Frances Surget, all Adams Co. MS, for $1, described in cert. of purchase in favor of William B. Duncan & Co. of Natchez, MS, land in Twp. 8N Range 3W, S 1/2 Sec. 9, 320 acres, Cert. #1094 dated 10 Nov. 1835; S. 1/2 Sec. 10, 320 acres, Cert. #1095 dated 10 Nov. 1835; whole Sec. 15, 640 acres, Cert. #1100, dated as date of last; whole Sec. 17, 640 acres, Cert. #1101, dated as date of last; whole Sec. 22, 640 acres, Cert. #1106 (no date); land in Twp. 7N Range 3W: S 1/2 Sec. 17, 320 acres, Cert. #1117; S 1/2 Sec. 18, 320 acres, Cert. 1119; E 1/2 Sec. 19, 320 acres, Cert. 1120 like date; SW frac. 1/4 Sec. 19, 162.37 acres, Cert. 1121; Whole of Secs. 20, 24, 36, 640 acres each, Certs. #1122, 1123, 1128; S 1/2 Sec. 13, 320 acres, Cert. #1129; and land in S. 1/2 Sec. 8, Twp. 8N, Range 3W, 320 acres, Cert. #1193, like date; certificates of purchase recorded Helena, AR, MS Dist., each dated Nov. 17, 1835; (also more certificates and land not copied) ... being the same land mentioned in a certificate of sale from Wm. B. Duncan to said Stephen Duncan 3 March 1836 filed in Jackson Co. AR. Stephen and Catharine A. Duncan appeared in Adams Co. MS 4 March 1837.
Fayette Co. KY Deed (FHL film 8,698)
9-92: 3 July 1833, Henry P. Postlewait and wife Isabella of Natchez MS, to Stephen Duncan and John Watt of Natchez, mortgage (not copied further)
Jefferson Co. KY Deeds
BB-4: 12 May 1828, Caroline H. Preston; William Preston decd; to John S. Snead and James Anderson, under the firm name of Snead and Anderson, and Robert Graham and Stephen Duncan and Samuel Duncan, co-partners in a cotton factory about to be erected under the name of Snead Graham & Co., for $1200, 105x204 foot lot on N. Main Street 104 feet from Preston Street, in Louisville adj. lot conveyed to Garnett Duncan. (FHL film 9,057)
BB-6: 15 May 1828, John A. Colmesnel and wife Courtney Ann to John S. Snead and James Anderson, under the firm name of Snead and Anderson, and Robert Graham and Stephen Duncan and Samuel F. Duncan, co-partners in a cotton factory about to be erected under the name of Snead Graham & Co., 7/20 & 3/20 of 1/2a lot 74 in Prestons Enlargement (FHL film 9,057)
BB-26: 14 May 1828, Garnett Duncan and wife Patsy W. to John S. Snead and James Anderson and Robert Graham and Stephen Duncan and Samuel F. Duncan, co-partners in a cotton factory about to be erected under the name of Snead Graham & Co., 35x204 foot lot on North side Main St. 105 feet from Cor. Main & Preston Streets. (FHL film 9,057)
FF-162: 8 Aug. 1831, Matilda Duncan and Mary Ann Gustine and Emily Duncan, sisters and heirs of Samuel P. Duncan decd, and Sarah E. Blains, mother of said Samuel, to Stephen Duncan of Natchez; Samuel Duncan was co-partner; Samuel has died; Stephen Duncan is his personal representative; release to Stephen Duncan all their right as heirs of Samuel P. Duncan; Stephen Duncan is one of his heirs. Recorded in Philadelphia, PA. (FHL film 9,059)
Warren Co. KY Will
D-134: Nov. 24, 1838, will of James Duncan, now of Bowling Green late of Natches Miss.; 4 lots or parcels of ground being in Pontatoc in Miss.; note on Robert J. Walker endorsed by Thos. Bamard in possession of Marsha and Shields of Nashville; certificate of deposit of the Bank of Orleans, New Orleans, My annuity of 800 payable Jan. and July received by deed from Dr. Duncan, Natches, now deposited in Bowling Green Branch Bank; my land in Texas; to Maria and Henry P. Duncan children of Dr. Stephen Duncan. To Wm. S. Walker now a student in Georgetown college. Execs. Joseph P. Brown of Nashville and A.R. Macey of Bowling Green. Mentions Duncan S. Walker. Witnesses, Richard Curd, E.T. Duncan. Codicile Jan. 6, 1839, appoints Warner L. Underwood Esq. of Bowling and John Marshall merchant executors in place of Joseph P. Brown Nashville, witnesses, P. Donaldson, Jona Hobson, Recorded July court 1839. (FHL film 339,885; also pg.14, "Record of Abstract of Wills in Warren Co. KY, v.1 1798-1823, v.2 1823-1847" by Annie W. Bell, FHL book 976.974 S2w; and abstract in Miscellaneous Notes on Duncans in Kentucky, from "The Duncans of Bourbon Co. KY" by Julia Hoge Spencer Ardery, FHL fiche 6,018,102, which indicates proved 1838)
Carroll Co. MS Deed (FHL film 893,221)
A-387: 19 Sept. 1836, Ambrose Gibson and wife Margaret, and Gibson Gibson (sic) and wife Adeline, all Warren Co. MS, to Stephen Duncan of Adams Co. MS, mortgage (not copied further; slaves, land, etc.).
Claiborne Co. MS Land Deeds (SLC 6/18/2008)
L-20: 6 Aug. 1827, John H. Norton, marshall of Dist. of MS, to Stephen Duncan of Natchez, per writ of execution against estate of William Carson decd. returnable Oct. 1827, levied on 7 June last, levied on 200 acres in Claiborne Co. MS about a mile below the Grindstone ford on the N side of the Bayou Piere, adj. Lyman Mandamus, John Burnett, Jas. Buckner and J.W. Thompson, sold to highest bidder at Adams Co. courthouse on 6 Aug., subject to widow's right of dower and a mortgage by William Carson in his lifetime to Stephen Duncan for $2,530; Stephen Duncan was highest bidder for $5. (FHL film 877,304) (MAD: Natchez, Adams Co. MS)
O-122: 26 March 1831, Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine of Adams Co. MS to Board of Trustees of the Institute of Learning ... Mississippi, 80 acres in Claiborne Co. MS, being part of tract of 200 acres conveyed to Stephen Duncan by virtue of a levy and sale by Marshall John H. Norton (MAD: land neighbors not copied), deed dated 6 Aug. 1827, rec. L pg.20, 21 and 22. /s/ Stephen Duncan, C.A. Duncan. (FHL film 377,305)
Z-318: 22 March 1847, Frances M. Chotard and husband Henry, Catherine L. Wilkins and husband James C. Wilkins, William J. Minor and wife Rebecca A. Minor of Adams Co. MS, Frances A. Duncan and husband G. Currie Duncan, Duncan F. Kenner, Minor Kenner, William B. Kenner, Martha Oxley and husband Charles of State of Louisiana, and George R. Kenner of Kentucky, heirs at law of Stephen Minor late of Adams Co. MS decd, for $833, to A.W. Putnam of Claiborne Co. MS, land in Claiborne Co. MS in Sec.33 Twp.12 Range 3E known as Spanish Grant to Stephen Miner (more not copied), 235 acres. (FHL film 877,312)
Monroe Co. MS Deed (SLC 6/21/2008)
10-225: 3 April 1837, Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine A. of Adams Co. MS to Francis Surgett of county & state aforesaid, $29,828.78, land in counties of Monroe, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Chickasaw, Pontotoc, Winston, Attalla, Pontotoc, & others. Duncans appeared in Adams Co. MS. (FHL film 878,385)
10-226: 3 April 1837, Stephen Duncan and Catharine A. his wife of Adams Co. MS to John Ker of afsd, $15,360, Secs. 15 and 22 in Twp.15 Range 7E containing 1208 acres in Monroe Co. MS. (FHL film 878,385)
Pontotoc Co. MS Deed (FHL film 897,521 item 2)
4-110: 3 April 1837, Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine A. of Adams Co. MS to Francis Surget of afsd, $29,828.78:
Sec.16 and 21, T15 R7E, 1280 acres in Monroe Co.
N 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.4 T14N R16E, 79.26 acres in Noxubee Co.
E 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.28, and W 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.27, and W 1/2 SE 1/4 and SW 1/4 Sec.22, all T17N R13E, 399.53 acres in Oktibbee [Oktibbeha] Co.
SE 1/4 and NE 1/4 Sec.14 T13 R3E, 320.88 acres in Chickasaw Co.
SW 1/4 Sec.4 T7 R3E, 159.78a and SE 1/4 Sec.36 T11 R3E, 165.66 acres, in Pontotoc Co.
E 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.28 T15N R13E, 82.23 acres in Winston Co.
W 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.26 T14N R6E, 80.62 acres in Attalla Co.
SE 1/4 Sec.11 T11 R3E, 160.22 acres in Pontotoc Co.
and land on which the Indian reserve granted to Susan Colbert by the treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek may be located to contain one section of land; all in State of MS; no wit.; they appeared in Adams Co. MS.
Tippah Co. MS Deeds ("Tippah Co. MS Land Deed Extracts, 1836-1870" by Don Martini & Bill Gurney, 1983, FHL book 976.2923 R2m)
E-13: 13 Jan. 1843, Charles G. and Mary M. Dahlgreen of Adams Co. MS to Stephen Duncan.
E-379: 3 April 1837, Stephen and Catherine A. Duncan of Adams Co. MS to Alfred C. Cochran of Adams Co. MS.
J-201: 8 Feb. 1850, Stephen and Catherine Duncan of Adams Co. MS to Oakland College.
Tishomingo Co. MS Deed (FHL film 895,874)
F-395: 30 Jan. 1843, C.G. Dahlgreen to Stephen Duncan, both Adams Co. MS (not copied further).
G-418: 7 May 1844, Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine A. of Adams Co. MS to Aaron Dean of Tishomingo Co. MS, $1200, Sec.35 T2 R10E, 610 acres; no wit.
Warren Co. MS Deed (SLC 6/21/2008)
I-116: 19 Sept. 1836, Ambrose Gibson and wife Margaret and Gibein Gibson and wife Adaline, all Warren Co. MS, to Stephen Duncan of Adams Co. MS, to sescure debt, sign mortgage ... (not copied). Fully satisfied, 29 Jan. 1838. (FHL film 1,639,868)
K-338: 11 Jan. 1838, Stephen Duncan of Adams Co. MS release Ambrose and Gibeon Gibson from their contract dated Sept. 1838. (FHL film 1,639,869; not 1833, not F-338 as given in "MS County Court Records from The May Wilson McBee Papers")
Washington Co. MS Deeds ("Early MS Records, Washington Co. 1827-1880 Vol.III" 1984 by Katherine Branton & Alice Wade, Memphis Public Library book 929.3625 I86b9; from Georgie Cooper 1988)
A-169, 6 June 1831, Stephen Duncan of Adams Co. MS Sells to Elijah Atchison.
B-89: 21 Dec. "1832", Agreement (5 yr. partnership) Robt. McCullough & Stephen Duncan - copartners in Plantation on left bank of MS river in Wash Co. Lands entered by Duncan and purchased by McCullough: Orig. Pat. #5450 (Mt. Salus) 25 Oct. 1830 by Harbird (x) Hood and transferred to Duncan & McCullough; #5505 also by Harbird Hood and transferred to the same. Recorded 14 June 1832. (also from FHL film 879,904; MAD: probably should be dated 21 Dec. 1831 instead of 1832)
B-144: 7 Dec 1831, E.F. Atchinson (also sp. Atcherson) and wife Kizia (Harman) of Washington Co. to Stephen Duncan of Natchez.
B-248: 10 Apr. 1833, Joseph Neibert & wife Sarah to Dr. Stephen Duncan & Robt. McCullough.
B-328: 30 Oct 1833, Zenas Preston & wife Martha of Washington Co. to Stephen Duncan of Natchez, 5 year contract for partnership in the operation of a plantation.
D-92: 3 Mar. 1835, Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine, to Zenas Preston, for $5, sell slaves and a plantation opposite Lake Providence, LA, on E. Side of the River; they had a co-partnership.
D-94: 2 March 1835, Deed for $1, Stephen Duncan of Adams Co. to Robert McCullough and wife Maria M. of Washington Co.; they have a co-partnership.
F-343: 8 Mar. 1837, Dissolution of partnership; Elijah Atchinson & wife Keziah H. of Jefferson Co. KY to Stephen Duncan of Natchez, "all their undivided 1/2 of land bound by Moss & McMurtry on the N; by McCullough on S; by MS river on W; vacant on E.; land bought from Jos. Neibert and wife Sarah 15 Oct 1834 by Atchinson & Duncan, named "Holly Ridge Plantation" containing 1700 acres + another piece of land and slaves; wit: Robt. McCullough, Maria (Harmon) McCullough, John McCullough.
Winston Co. MS Deed (FHL film 897,902)
G-195: 3 April 1837, Stephen Duncan & wife Catharine A. of Adams Co. MS to Francis Surget of same, $29,878.78, land in Sec.16 and 21, Township 15, Range 7E, 1,208 acres in Monroe Co. MS; W 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.4 T14N R17E, 79.24 acres in Noxubee Co.; E 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.28, W 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.27, W 1/2 SE 1/4 and SW 1/4 Sec.22 T17N R13E, 399.53 acres in Oktibbena Co.; SE 1/4 and NE 1/4 Sec.14 T13 R3E, 320.88 acres in Chickasaw Co.; SW 1/4 Sec.4 T7 R3E, 159.78 acres, and SE 1/4 Sec.36 T11 R3E, 165.66 acres, in Pontotoc Co.; and E 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec.28 T15N R13E, 82.23 acres in Winston Co.; and W 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.36 T14N R6E, 80.62 acres in Attala Co.; and SE 1/4 Sec.11 T11 R3E, 160.22 acres in Pontotoc Co.; and land on which the Indian reserve granted to Susan Colbert by the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek may be located to contain one section of land. Both signed, appeared in Adams Co. MS, 4/4/1837.
Concordia Par. LA Deeds
L-140: 17 July 1846, Lemuel Gustine of Carroll Par. LA appoint Dr. Stephen Duncan of Natchez, MS, attorney to act for me in the meeting of the heirs of the late Samuel Gustine, MD, deceased, of Parish of Concordia, LA. Recorded 23 Dec. 1846. (FHL film 858,699 item 1)
L-598: 8 June 1850, Thomas Alexander of Baton Rouge Par. LA, for $269.55 and other considerations, to Stephen Duncan of Adams Co. MS, land ... undivided 1/3 of E 1/2 NE 1/4 and E 1/2 "SE" 1/4 Sec.25 Twp.7 Range 9E, and SE 1/4 Sec.27 Twp.7 Range 9E, and N 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.28 Twp.7 Range 9E, and W 1/2 W 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.21 Twp.7 Range 9E, and NW 1/4 Sec.32 Twp.7 Range 9E, and lots 1, 2 and 5 of Sec.45 in Twp. & Range afsd, in the whole 1619-2/100 acres; wife Martha H. Alexander. Wit. Ths?. Edwards, John S. Carpenter. (FHL film 858,699 item 1)
M-254: 13 May 1853, Stephen Duncan of Adams Co. MS to Levin R. Marshall of same, $820, undivided 1/3 part of E 1/2 NE 1/4 and E 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec.25 Twp.7 Range 9E, and "SW" 1/4 Sec.27 Twp.7 Range 9E, and N 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.28 Twp.7 Range 9E, and W 1/2 "and" W 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.21 Twp.7 Range 9E, and NW 1/4 Sec.32 Twp.7 Range 9E, and lots 1, 2 and 5 of Sec.45 in Twp. & Range afsd, in the whole 1619-2/100 acres, being same conveyed by Thomas Alexander and wife to said Stephen Duncan on 8 June 1850, recorded L-598. No wife. Wit. H.B. Shaw; Henry B. Shaw appeared in court. (FHL film 858,699 item 2)
O-665: Duncan, Stephen to Bailey, Jos. A., 1870, Ackndgt. Not copied (FHL film 858,701)
O-665: Duncan, Stephen to Bailey, Jos. A., 1870, Ackndgt. Not copied (FHL film 858,701)
Muskingum Co. OH Deeds
R-102: 9 July 1836, John Dillon and wife Edith of Muskingum Co. OH to Stephen Duncan of Natches, MS, $2600, part of E fraction of Sec. 6, Twp. 12, Range 13 on Muskingum River, 43.87 acres. Wit. Isaac Dillon, Saml. Thompson JP. (FHL film 900,187)
R-103: 9 July 1836, Charles B. Goddard of Zanesville, Muskingum Co. OH, to Stephen Duncan of Natchez, MS, quit claim for $1 (deed of trust). (FHL film 900,187)
10-384: 29 March 1847, Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine A. of Adams Co. MS to Francis R. Potts of Muskingum Co. OH, $800, part of E. fraction of Sec. 6, Twp. 12, Range 13 on Muskingum River, sold to Stephen Duncan by John Dillon, rec. in Book R, pg.102 & 103. Rec. Adams Co. MS. (FHL film 910,351)
12-516: 21 May 1844, Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine A. of Adams Co. MS to John C. Howard, for $1, R13 T12 Sec 6, 43.87 acres, recorded Book R, pg.102 & 103. (FHL film 901,352; faint)
Indiana Co. PA Deeds (SLC 6/13/2008, 6/19/2009, and 6/20/2009)
6-573/575: 16 Oct. 1826, James Duncan of Cumberland Co. PA to Doctor Stephen Duncan of Natches, Mississippi, for $17,000, sell following lots, to wit, 90 acres of out lots in Borough of Carlisle lying North of said Borough and adj. heirs of Robert Blaine decd and others, a lot of ground on the Conedoginuette? Creek in North Middleton Twp. containing 10 acres purchased of the late David Williamson, an undivided moiety or half part of a tract in North & South Middleton Twp. &c lying on both sides of the Turnpike road about two miles from Carlisle containing in the whole 225 acres, sometimes called "Duffs's" tract, one town lot with a small tenement thereon in the Borough of Carlisle on the old College Alley, a lot of Woodland on the North Mountain adj. Nicholas Ulrick & others purchased of the late Dr. James Gustine? (Gartine?) containing 10 acres, one other lot of Woodland in Hopewell Twp. purchased of Walter Bell containing 35 acres, and a tract in Indiana Co. containing 1,600 acres purchased of Colonel Arthur P. Hayne, a tract of land in Venango County containing 1,000 acres and one other tract in Jefferson Co. containing 1,000 acres, both tracts purchased of the Holland Company, the first being distinguished as tract Number 91 and the latter as tract no. 281, together with buildings etc. /s/ James Duncan (no wife). Wit. John F. Benjamin, Robert F. Dunbar. Statement by John D. Mahan who knows the witnesses that he is also acquainted with the handwriting of James Duncan, 8 Dec. 1826. Rec. 27 Sept. 1828. (FHL film 862,680)
7-190/192: Letter of Attorney, #411, (blank) day of August 1828, Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine A. Duncan of Adams Co. MS appoint George A. Lyon Esqr. of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, to be our attorney to convey real estate in state of PA, and make deed and receive sums of money, to pay our debts, etc. /s/ Stephen Duncan, Catharine A. Duncan, ack. Adams Co. MS (blank) day of November 1828. Rec. 14 June 1830. (FHL film 862,681)
7-274/276: Dr. Stephen Duncan & wife to Frances Hughes. 29 Sept. 1830, Doctor Stephen Duncan of City of Natchez, Adams Co. MS, and wife Catharine A. by James A?. Sart? Esquire of Borough of ??? (too faint), ?? that James Duncan of Borough of Carlisle by deed ... 16 Oct. 1826 rec. Indiana Co. Book ?? pg.573, conveyed to afsd Doctor Stephen Duncan a certain tract containing 1,202 acres ... called Merryhill Manor ... that Doctor Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine by Letter of Attorney in Aug. 1828 appointed George A. Lyon attorney (indexed as deed to Francis Hughes, mostly too faint to read) (FHL film 862,681)
7-292/294: 6 Oct. 1830, Doctor Stephen Duncan & Catharine A. by atty to Thomas Barr, Green Twp., rec. Nov. 1, 1830 (FHL film 862,681; too faint to read)
7-575/577: Mortgage, #723. 20 Oct. 1831, Simon Dick of Green Twp., Indiana Co. PA to Dr. Stephen Duncan of City of Natches, Adams Co. MS, mortgage, $630 for payment of $315 (terms not copied), for land in Green Twp, Indiana Co. PA, adj. lands of Jacob Hitt? and John Over, corner of lands of James Lydick, corner of land of John Dick, corner of land of David Brown, containing 112 acres and 11 perches, deeded to said Simon Dick by Dr. Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine A. by their attorney James H. Devor. /s/ Simon Dick, wit. Benjamin Ober, Thomas Barre. Rec. Oct. 21, 1831. Mortgage satisfied. (FHL film 862,681)
7-577/579: Mortgage, #724. 20 Oct. 1831, John Dick of Green Twp., Indiana Co. PA, to Dr. Stephen Duncan of City of Natches, Adams Co. MS, mortgage, $630 for payment of $315 (terms not copied), for land in Green Twp, Indiana Co. PA, adj. lands of James Lydick, David Brown, Simon Dick, James Hydick, containing 112 acres and 11 perches, deeded to said John Dick by Dr. Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine A. by their attorney James H. Devor. /s/ John Dick, wit. Meek Kelly, John Evans. Rec. Oct. 21, 1831. Mortgage satisfied. (FHL film 862,681)
7-579/580: Mortgage, #725. 20 Oct. 1831, John Over of Bedford Co. PA to Dr. Stephen Duncan of City of Natches, Adams Co. MS, mortgage, $967.50 for payment of $483.75 (terms not copied), land in Indiana Co. PA adj. corner of lands Francis Hughes, lands of Jacob Hitt, land of Simon and John Dick, containing 172 acres which Dr. Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine A. deeded said John Over. wit. Thomas Barr, Benjamin Ober. /s/ Tossomer? Ober. (perhaps German signature, but called "John Over" in the body of the deed) Rec. Oct. 21, 1831. Mortgage satisfied. (FHL film 862,681)
7-677: #813. 20 Oct. 1831, Doctor Stephen Duncan of City of Natches, Adams Co. MS, and wife Catharine A., by James H. Devore attorney, Esq., of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, to John Over of (blank) Township, Bedford Co. PA, that James Duncan Esqr. late of Carlisle Borough, Cumberland Co. PA, deeded on 15 Oct. 1826, rec. Book 6 pg.573, tract of 1202 acres, to Doctor Stephen Duncan (more n/c). Receipt for $645. Rec. 13 April 1832. (faint) (FHL film 862,681)
7-679: 20 Oct. 1831, Doctor Stephen Duncan of City of Natchez, Adams Co. MS, and wife Catharine A., by James H. Devor Esq. of Borough of Carlisle in Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney, to Simon Dick of Green Twp, Indiana Co. PA; that James Duncan Esq. late of borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, by deed on 16 Oct. 1826 recorded in Book 6 pg.573, conveyed to said Dr. Stephen Duncan 1202 acres in Green Twp. in Indiana Co. PA, and Dr. Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine A., by power of attorney Aug. 1828 recorded Book 7 pg.190, appointed George A. Lyon Esq. of Borough of Carlisle, who appointed ... lands of Doctor Stephen Duncan in the counties of Indiana, Jefferson and Venango; now Dr. Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine for $420, deed to Simon Dick land part of a larger tract, adj. lands of Jacob Patt, John Over, James Lydick, John Dick, 112 acres 11 pence. /s/ by Attorney. (FHL film 862,681)
7-681/683: Deed #815. 20 Oct. 1831, Doctor Stephen Duncan of City of Natchez, Adams Co. MS, and wife Catharine A., by James H. Devor Esq. of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, to Simon Dick of Green Twp., Indiana Co. PA; that James Duncan Esq. late of borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, by deed 16 Oct. 1826 rec. Book 6 pg.573 conveyed to Doctor Stephen Duncan a tract containing 1202 acres in Greene Twp., Indiana Co. PA, called Cherryhill manor, and Duncans appointed attorney (more not copied), sell for $420 land adj. Jacob Hitt formerly part of the same larger tract, land of John Dodd?, line of David Brown, containing 150? acres and 11 perches. rec. Apr. 13, 1832 (FHL film 862,681)
7-695/697: Deed #828? 16 May 1832, Doctor Stephen Duncan of City of Natchez, Adams Co. MS, and wife Catharine A., by James H. Devore Esqr. of borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney, to David Brown of Woodbury Twp, Bedford Co. PA, (same land title as 7-681 deed), sell to David Brown a tract part of the larger tract, adj. land now of Benjamin Over formerly part of the same tract, by lands of Thomas Barr, land of Gibsons heirs, corner of land of John Jicks?, and by land of Simon Dick, land of Jacob Putt?, containing 112 and 16?/160 acres. Rec. May 22, 1832. (FHL film 862,681)
11-195/196: Deed No.218. 18 May 1832, Doctor Stephen Duncan of City of Natchez, Adams Co. MS, and wife Catharine A., by James H. Dever of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney, to James Lydick of Given? Twp., Indiana Co. PA; that James Duncan Esq. late of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, by deed 16 Oct. 1826, rec. Indiana Co. Record Book 6, pg.573, conveyed to said Doctor Stephen Duncan land containing 1202 acres in Green Twp, Indiana Co. PA, called Cherryhill Maner, and the said Doctor Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine by their letter of attorney dated (blank) August 1828 recorded Book 7 pg.190, appointed George A. Lyon Esq. of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney to sell and dispose of their lands in PA and make deeds, and that George A. Lyons by his letter of attorney dated 21 Aug. 1830 appointed said James H. Devor to sell the lands of said Doctor Stephen Duncan in the counties of Indiana, Jefferson & Venango in PA; NOW the said Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine A. for $448.28 sell to James Lydick the tract beg. at a post corner of land of John Dick and Simon Dick and John Over and Frances Hughes and Thomas Barr and Simpsons heirs, containing 112 and 11/160 acres, together with buildings, etc. /s/ Stephen Duncan, Catharine A. Duncan, by their attorney in fact Jas. H. Dever. Wit. John Barr, Simon Dick. Ack. Indiana Co. PA by James H. Devor, Esquire, 18 May 1832. Rec. 23 June 1840. (FHL film 862,683)
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