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Bedford Co. PA Deeds (from Rose McElfish 4/1993; also FHL film 331,400)
D3-145/6, #23795, 16 April 1878, John Collins Duncan of City of Philadelphia, Gent., appoint my father John W. Duncan of said city, my attorney to demand all money, rents, etc., due me within the Cos. of Allegheny, Blair and Bedford in PA, and to sell or dispose of on credit, etc., all my real estate which I now have or may hereafter become seized, in either or all of those counties and make deeds in my name. /s/ J. Collins Duncan; wit. Angelo T. Freedly?, George T?. Findlay. John Collins Duncan appeared before Notary in Philadelphia on 16 April 1878 to ack. the power of attorney. Rec. 6 June 1878.
AX-3, #21574, 5 Jan. 1874, John Collins Duncan, Peter S. Duncan and John W. Duncan guardian of Sarah F.S. Duncan of City of Philadelphia in State of PA who became seized of the interest of Joseph Strayer, Mrs. Joseph Clapper?, Michael Strayer and John Strayer, children of Nicholas Strayer late of Middle Woodbury Twp in Bedford Co. PA, decd, in the real estate of their father the said Nicholas Strayer decd sold by James Madora? admin. de bonis non sum testamento annexo (administrator with will attached), hereby ack. that we have today received from the said James Madara? admin. $1,015.99-1/5 as our part of the real estate of said Nicholas Strayer. No wit. Ack. in City of Philadelphia before Robert R. Smith, Alderman. Rec. 13 March 1874. (FHL film 331,397)
Bedford Co. PA Deeds (SLC 12/2008)
D-566: #1910, 19 March 1796, Derry Ryan of St.Clair Twp., Bedford Co. PA, innkeeper, for 9 lbs, 1 sh., 6 p, to William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, one equal 1/2 part in tract in Bedford Twp., Bedford Co., both sides Jones's Run N. of the Glade road and south of Raystown branch of Juniata and about 12 miles from Bedford containing 300 acres (more not copied). Wit. Fredk. Beates, P?.T?. Dunn. Rec. 6/22/1796. (FHL film 33,371)
Berks Co. PA Deeds from index (SLC 12/2008)
15-236: 14 May 1796, John Hunter to William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, for $400, tract called "Bowery" in Brunswick Twp. in Berks Co. PA in and by the within indenture by the within named Conrad Fegar and wife Elizabeth to said John Hunter, 149 acres 31 perches and allowance of 6 acres for roads, etc.; wit. Fredk. Beates, Phil T. Dunn. (FHL film 20,769)
15-347: 14 May 1796, John Hunter to William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, for $400, tract in Brunswick Twp. in Berks Co. PA in and by the within indenture by the within named Conrad Fegar and wife Elizabeth to said John Hunter, 504 acres; wit. Fredk. Beates, Phil T. Dunn. (FHL film 20,769)
16-492: 2 Feb. 1798, William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, and Maria his wife, to Richard Robinson of same city, house carpenter, that Commonwealth of PA by two separate and distinct patents this day granted said William Duncan 2 tracts in Manheim Twp, Berks Co. PA, one called "Richland" on the River Schuylkill containing by survey 376 acres 76 perches and the other called "Addition" adj. the above, by survey 123 acres, now for $1,120, sell to said Richard Robinson the two parcels. /s/ Wm. Duncan, Maria Duncan. Wit. Wm. Moulder? Meneder? Mowair? Jur, Tos. Moulder. (FHL film 20,770)
20-305: 6 Feb. 1798, William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, and wife Maria, to Richard Robinson of same City, house carpenter, for $800, tract called "Bowery" in Brunswick Twp, Berks Co. PA, adj. land of Conrad Snyder, land of Ulrich Heiser, containing 149 acres 31 perches; PA patent 13 March 1790, Book 16, pg.206, granted Jacob Bower Esq. who conveyed to Ulrich Heiser who sold to ... (chain of title not copied) to John Hunter who on 14 May 1796 conveyed to William Duncan, party hereto. /s/ Wm. Duncan, Maria Duncan. Wit. Wm. Meneder, Thos. Duncan. (FHL film 20,771)
Bucks Co. PA Misc. Books (FHL film 927,215)
1-702: 19 April 1792, James Renwick, Saml. Delaphaine, Alexr. Stewart of City of NY, merchants; that William Goforth of City of NY, shopkeeper, owes us and others by indenture of miliage? 3 Aug. 1787 ... appoint Robert Henry Duncan of City of Philadelphia our attorney to sell the estate of William Goforth.
Bucks Co. PA Deeds
19-233: 20 Aug. 1779, Benjamin Fell and Thomas Wright of Plumsted Twp, Bucks Co., to Matthew Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, for 3,200 lbs, land in Tinnicum Twp in Bucks Co. adj. Arthur Irwin, Nicholas Pattersen & others, 257+ acres, late the estate of James Patterson who conveyed to Fell & Wright. Wit. David Duncan, L. Weiss. 1 Nov. 1779, Matthew Duncan assign above for 4000 lbs to said Thomas Wright. Wit. David Duncan, Isaac Duncan. (FHL film 172,881)
26-597: 8 Dec. 1792, Alexander Stewart etc. of New York, by their attorney Robert Henry Dunkin of Phila., ... not copied (FHL film 172,884)
26-632: 22 Dec. 1783, Bucks Co. sheriff deed; goods of Joseph Hoare and James Duncan, late of Phila., Gent., exors of will of Ann Durden in my bailiwick ... (FHL film 172,884)
53-469: 29 May 1827, Strickland Foster of Lower Dublin Twp, Philadelphia Co., M.D., and wife Mary; by William Duncan of City of Phila., merchant, her trustee, to David Donance of Borough of Bristol, Bucks Co. PA, for $300, convey house and lot in Bristol which Garret H. Vanzant and wife Tacy conveyed to William Duncan on 14 Aug. 1822 in trust for Mary Foster. not copied. Wit. L?. Badger. (FHL film 859,681)
Crawford Co. PA Deeds (SLC 6/12/2008)
A-8: 24 March 1800, William Duncan of city of Philadelphia, broker, and wife Maria, to Thomas R. Kennedy of Allegheny Co., physician, $110, land in Crawford Co. late Allegheny, PA, in 5th Dist. of Donation Lands, 200 acres, granted 30 Sept. 1787 to John Bostwick who assigned on 15 Nov. 1796 to Alexander Fee who with wife Margaret on 3 March 1797 assigned to William Duncan. Wit. R.A. Porter, Henry Huber. (FHL film 864,174)
A-10: 26 March 1800, William Duncan of city of Philadelphia, broker, to Thomas R. Kennedy, physician, $110, 200 acres in Crawford late Allegheny Co., Patent 24 May 1787 to Andrew Snyder who conveyed 5 May 1796 to John Thomas who deeded 1 June 1796 to William Duncan. Wit. James Flomand, Hannah Dillses. (no wife) (FHL film 864,174)
A-61: 14 May 1796, Lucinda Piper, Robert Piper, Jane Brookins, Mary Piper, Sarah Piper, all Shippensburgh, Cumberland Co. PA, by William Brookins of same, husband of Jane Brookins, their attorney, and William Piper of Franklin Co. (Robert, Jane Brookins, Mary, Sarah and William being children and only issue of James Piper decd.) for 5 shillings, to William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, 250 acres, lot 98 in 5th Dist. of Donation Land. (FHL film 864,174)
A-63: 6 June 1796, Wm. Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, for 5 shillings, to George Taylor of City of Philadelphia, Gent., lot 98 in 5th Dist. of Donation Land for $250. Wit. Edward Robinson, Andw. Epple. (FHL film 864,174)
A-415: 11th day twelfth month 1800, Rachel Richards of Northern Liberties of City of Philadelphia, widow and only surv. extrx of will dated 11 Oct. 1793 of Daniel Richards late of said Liberties, Lumber merchant, decd, to John Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant; will appointed wife and friends John Biddle, Richard Whitehead, Nathan Sheppard and Samuel Clark execs; Nathan Sheppard is since dead, the others renounced; now Rachel Richards sell for 20 lbs to John Duncan, 11 tracts in Westmoreland now Alleghany Co. PA:
Lot 1509 in 7th Dist. of 200 acres patented 26 Dec. 1786 to John Peter Blonden who deeded 2 Jan. 1787 to Daniel Richards.
Lot 2162 in 10th Dist., 200 acres, patented to James Doran.
Lot 372 in 2nd Dist., 200 acres patented to Christian Kuhn.
Lot 1417 in 7th Dist., 200 acres, patented to James Hudson
Lot 1027 in 5th Dist., patented to Michael McDonnell
Lot 1410 in 7th Dist. patented to John McGuire
Lot 77 in 4th Dist. patented to James Moore
Lot 1859 in 2nd Dist. patented to Jesse Moore
Lot 739 in 4th Dist. patented to Daniel Richards
Lot 99 in 1st Dist. patented to Daniel Richards
Lot 1939 in 2nd Dist. patented to Daniel Richards (FHL film 864,174)
B-101: 3 Oct. 1803, John Duncan of City of Philadelphia, trader, to James Herrington, Esq. of Crawford Co. PA, farmer, $600, 200 acres in 5th Dist., numbered MXXVII (MAD: 1027) (etc.) Recorded in Book A, pg.415. (no wife) Wit. Thomas Robb, John (X) Penrod. (FHL film 864,175)
B-111: 23 March 1801, William Duncan and wife Maria of City of Philadelphia to Matthew Duncan, farmer of Franklin Co. PA, 50 lbs, 200 acres in Allegheny Co., lot MCCCXLI (MAD: 1341) granted 2 May 1787 to Elijah Hunt who 1 Dec. 1787 conveyed to William Bonham who on 18 April 1796 conveyed to Aaron Vanclave who 23 July 1796 conveyed to James Trimble who 17 March 1797 assigned to William Duncan; now they convey to Matthew Duncan. Wit. Wm. D. Nicholson, J.H. (Jno?.) Duncan. Affidavit in Franklin Co. PA, John Duncan appeared and said he saw the signing of William Duncan Nicholson as a witness. (FHL film 864,175)
C-468: 7 March 1801, John Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, to Mathew Duncan, farmer of county of Franklin, PA, for 50 lbs, land in 8th Dist. Westmoreland Co. PA, grant to Mary Busby, MDCXCIII?. No wife. Wit. Wm. D. Nicholson, Arabella "Ducan." (FHL film 864,175)
I-179: 23 Nov. 1821, William Duncan of Philadelphia, merchant, and wife Sarah to John R. Shatton and Joseph G. Shatten, both of Newbern in Glencastle? Co. on ?? of New Jersey, $6,500?, land formerly in Westmoreland in the County of Allegheny and now in Crawford Co., 8th District, lot #14. Wit. Samuel Biddle, William Moulder. (FHL film 864,177)
Cumberland Co. PA Deed (Placerville FHL 7/22/2008 to 7/29/2008, on loan)
Deed Book N, 1798-1800; FHL Film 21052 (negative image)
N-140: 28 Feb. 1799, Robert Henry Dunkin of City of Philadelphia, Esqr., to Jonas Symonds Esq. of same place, for $160, tract of land in Rye Twp. in Cumberland Co. PA, adjoining land of Humphrey Williams, land of James Starr and vacant hill, land of James McFarlane; also one other tract in afsd, adj. vacant Hill, land of James McFarlane, land of Humphrey Williams, land of John Wiley, a vacant ridge; containing 307 acres 61 perches. /s/ Robert Henry Dunkin. Wit. Saml. Holmes, William H. Henry.
Dauphin Co. PA Deeds from index (SLC 12/2008)
C1-76/79: 19 Sept. 1787; Anthony Kelker, High Sheriff, appointed by Court of Common Pleas to sell goods and chattels etc. of Michael Deebler late of my county, yeoman, for a debt of £635, which Elizabeth Duncan, Joseph Yarkes and Thomas Norton executor of the will of John Duncan decd. lately recovered against him and 52 sh. 3 pence damages; I seized a plantation of 500 acres adj. lands of Michael Shadel, Jacob Herman, George Herake? and others in Upper Paxton Township late the property of the said Michl. Deebler, ... which remained unsold, the debt unpaid, sold at public sale to the highest bidder, Elizabeth Duncan of the City of Philadelphia widow for £150. /s/ Anthony Kelker, Sheriff; wit. Andw. Graydon, Jno. Foubly? (Fenbly?). Recorded Sept. 20, 1787. (FHL film 21,262)
Q1-212: 30 Aug. 1808, William Duncan of Philadelphia Co. appoint Thomas Elder Esq. of Dauphin Co. attorney to enter disatisfaction on a mortgage from Henry Hockley Esq. of county afsd. on a lot of ground in Heidelberg Twp., Dauphin Co, for payment of £30 to me. /s/ Wm. Duncan. Wit. Abm. Scholfeild, Jaac?? Boileau? (Bailean?). (FHL film 21,268)
S1-181: 19 Jan. 1790, Elizabeth Duncan of City of Philadelphia, PA, widow, to William Bardner of Upper Paxton Twp, Dauphin Co. PA, yeoman; grant 16 Nov. 168 to Michael Tibler and Chas. Diebler, land called Foxes Civer, in Wiconisco Valley then in Lancaster Co. but now in Dauphine Co., corner to Samuel Scott's land, 219-1/4 acres, patent book AA vol.10 pg.461, and grant 26 Aug. 1773 to Michael Diebler land called Cock Fight, in Weconisco Valley afsd corner to Albrigh Deibler's land, 333-3/4 acres, patent book AA v.13 pg.576; that said Elizabeth Duncan, Joseph Yerkes and Thomas Norton, execs. of will of John Duncan late of City of Philadelphia, afsd, Feltemaher, decd, debt of Michael Diebler of £635 and 52 shillings 3 pence damages; lot was sold 19 Sept. 1787 by High Sheriff to pay debt, deed to Elizabeth Duncan of 550 acres; now Elizabeth Duncan for £300 deed to William Bordner the two tracts in Paxton Twp., in the whole 550 acres. /s/ Elizabeth Duncan. Wit. Peter Miller, Abram Sheridan. (mention of heirs of John Duncan but not named). Recorded Aug. 6, 1812. (FHL film 21,269)
V1-518/520: Matthew Duncan's Exor to Nicholas Strow. 18 Dec. 1816, Letitia Duncan surviving executrix and the Reverend James Gray surviving executor of the will of Mathew Duncan late of the City of Philadelphia to Nicholas Straw of town of Halifax, County of Dauphin, farmer of the other part; by patent dated 4 August 1773 granted to Margaret Duncan land called the Convention containing 217 and 1/2 acres more or less in Upper Paxton township then in Lancaster now in Dauphin Co. which was surveyed on 20 May 1773 on a warrant dated 29 Oct. 1772 as by said patent recorded in Patent Book AA Vol.14th page 19th, and the said Margaret Duncan by will recorded in the City of Philadelphia authorise the afsd Mathew Duncan as her executor to dispose of said tract of land, and that said Mathew by his will also in the said office authorized his executors of whom the said Latitia and James are the only survivors to sell the tract of land; NOW the said Letitia Duncan and James Gray for $1,850 paid by Nicholas Straw, sell to him the above tract of land, bounded ... corner of Alexander Scott's land, by Wiconesho Mountain, by Samuel Rankin's land occupied by Metchard Montgomery, containing 270 acres and a half and allowance. /s/ James Gray, Letitia Duncan. Wit. Danl. J. Desmond, Samuel Badger. Appeared in City of Philadelphia Dec. 18, 1816, Letitia Duncan and James Gray. Recorded June 29, 1815. (FHL film 21,270; SLC 12/2008 & 2009)
B2-159/163: 1829, Honorable Thomas Duncan Esq. Exers to Stephen Duncan Esq. (blank day) March 1828, Martha Duncan Executrix and Edward S. Stiles and John D. Mahon Executors of the will of Thomas Duncan Esq. late of the City of Philadelphia deceased, to Stephen Duncan Esq. of last mentioned city, that the said Martha Duncan, Edward S. Stiles and John D. Mahon for seventeen thousand, one hundred and fifty six dollars and sixty five cents, ($17,156.65), paid, by the authority given them by the will of Thomas Duncan decd, grant to said Stephen Duncan all that messuage, plantation and tract of land situate at the junction of the Rivers Susquehanna and Juniatta in Halifax Township in Dauphin County known by the name of Duncan's Little Island containing 306 acres 59 perches neat measure, being the same Island called No.1 which per warrant dated 13 Oct. 1760 was with one other Island called No.2 on 10 and 11 December 1764 surveyed and accordingly returned on 7 April 1768 by indenture 30 April 1805 granted to John Reed the younger of the City of Philadelphia, who with Martha his wife on 28 January 1806 granted the said Island to the said Thomas Duncan Esquire by deed recorded at Harrisburg in Dauphin Co. in Book P page 375 &c; that Thomas Duncan afterwards made his will dated 7 June 1827 wherein, among other things, he directed the Island be disposed of as follows ... My Island bought of John Reed at the mouth of Juniatta I direct to be appraised by three persons to be selected by my executors, and if my son Stephen will accept of the same at the valuation then it is to be conveyed to him in fee simple, he securing the purchase money by mortgage, which is to be considered part of my residuary estate, (MAD's simplified language) ... if he refuses to take it, then it is to be sold by my executors ... his will made his wife the said Martha Duncan executrix his son Stephen Duncan and his sons in law Edward S. Stiles and John D. Mahon executors, ... will remaining at Carlisle in Cumberland Co. ... by agreement at Carlisle 11 Jan. 1828, they selected John Forster, Esquire of Borough of Harrisburg, William Clark of Dauphin Co., and Thomas Fisher of Cumberland Co. to value the premises, they reported 28 Feb. 1828 the land was worth $56 for each acre amounting to $17,156.65; that Stephen Duncan Esq. by agreement that date, ... accepted the valuation; deed the Island and its houses, outhouses, buildings, barns, etc. to the said Stephen Duncan Esquire; and the said Martha Duncan, Edward S. Stiles and John D. Mahon severally but not jointly ... /s/ Martha Duncan, Edward S. Stiles, John D. Mahon, executrix & executors of the estate of Thomas Duncan Esq.; wit. John Agneal?, Archibald Ramsey. Receipt for the $17,156.65. Edward S. Stiles and John D. Mahon ack. in Cumberland Co.; Martha Duncan ack. in City of Philadelphia, 26 March 1828. Recorded April 18, 1828. (FHL film 21,273)
Indiana Co. PA Deeds (SLC 6/19/2009)
4-169/171: 23 Aug. 1819, Thomas Duncan of City and County of Philadelphia and wife Martha to Arthur P. Hayne and Frances his wife, for $7,200, tract of land being the Manor called "Cherry Hill" on the waters of two Lick Creek about seven miles easterly of the two licks and on the path leading from Frankstown to the Kittanning in (blank) Township in Westmoreland Co., adj. vacant land, and land of John Brown, Thomas Canbey and John Martin, containing 1,202 acres and 1/2 acre, which tract per warrant dated 13 Oct. 1769 was surveyed on 23 July 1773, together with buildings, etc. /s/ Thos. Duncan, Martha Duncan. Wit. John D. Mahan, David N. Makon. Receipt wit. by David N. Mahan, Jno. D. Mahan. Ack. Cumberland Co. PA 23 Aug. 1819. Rec. 1 Nov. 1819. (FHL film 862,679)
Lancaster Co. PA Deeds (FHL film 21,388)
T-190: 1 June 1776, Michael Deibler of Upper Paxton Twp, Lancaster Co., yeoman, to John Duncan of City of Philadelphia, hatter; Deibler owes Duncan; mortgage of land.
T-283: 31 May 1777, John Duncan of City of Philadelphia, hatter, above mortgage satisfied.
T-283: 31 May 1777, Michael Deibler of Upper Paxton Twp, Lancaster Co., yeoman, to John Duncan of City of Philadelphia, hatter; Deibler owes Duncan; mortgage of another tract of land.
Lycoming Co. PA Mortgage Book A, 1825-1840, 1853 (FHL film 1,023,980; SLC 6/17/2008)
A-28: 12 May 1826, Thomas Duncan of city of Philadelphia, Esq., to Juliana Nicklin of same, gentlewoman; Duncan by obligation 6 April 1826 owes Nicklin $10,000 (ten thousand) in one year, mortgage for $5,000, 326 acres in W end of Nippenon valley formerly Berks Co. now Lycoming Co. PA (history of title given, not copied, assigned Michael Gray) and another adj. the same (acres not given) and 282 acres and 120 perches adj. above (title given, not copied), in the whole 808 acres and 120 perches, Michael Gray deeded 14 March 1771, recorded Northumberland Co. PA Deed Book C, pg.421, conveyed to (omitted some links) ... 6 Feb. 1794 from Robert Milligan, recorded Deed Book P, pg.329, conveyed said three tracts to Thomas Duncan. /s/ Thos. Duncan. Wit. Geo. W. Kline, Wm. Folghman. Satisfied 18 Sept. 1834. (FHL film 1,023,980)
Northumberland Co. PA Deeds
A-6: 25 Aug. 1772, agreement, William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, PA, gentleman, to Daniel Long of Cumberland Co. PA, bond of Daniel Long to William Duncan 260 ($ or lbs?) for 247 acres sold by William Duncan to Daniel Long in Buffaloe Valley adj. John Harris. No wife, no wit. (FHL film 961,192)
A-38: 20 Oct. 1773, Joseph Wheeler of Northumberland Co. to Wm. Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, and Robt. Deshae (Deshea?) of said Co., yeoman, for 80 lbs, 300 acres entered 3 April 1769 on Mill Creek where Wyalusing path crosses said creek #27. Wit. William Maclay, Car. Weitzel, Joseph Huller. (FHL film 961,192)
B-415: 20 March 1781, Mathew Duncan of City of Philadelphia, on 1 Feb. 1781 by deed poll to Thomas McCormick of Bucks Co.,; grant to Mathew Duncan 3 April 1769 #504; that when he executed the deed poll was under 21 and my mother Margaret Duncan on 4 Feb. 1781 delivered her bond to Hugh McCormick for $200 that Mathew Duncan within three months next after his attaining full age, or in case of his death, would make deed; Mathew Duncan, being now of full age, make deed to above land. Wit. Stephen? ??, Stephen Duncan, David Duncan. (FHL film 961,192; faint)
C-494: 28 Aug. 1772, John Lowdon of Buffaloe Twp, Northumberland Co., Esq., and William Patterson of same, Esq., and wife Esther Patterson, to Mariana Duncan of City of Philadelphia, spinster, dau. of Isaac Duncan decd, rent? on time payments in Town of Northumberland. (FHL film 961,193)
C-495: 28 Aug. 1772, John Lowdon of Buffaloe Twp, Northumberland Co., Esq., and William Patterson of same, Esq., and wife Esther Patterson, to Elizabeth Duncan of City of Philadelphia, spinster, dau. of Robert (sic) Duncan, decd, land in town of "North". (FHL film 961,193)
C-497: 28 Aug. 1772, John Lowdon of Buffaloe Twp, Northumberland Co., Esq., and William Patterson of same, Esq., and wife Esther Patterson, to Wm. Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, (does not say son/dau. of anyone) land in town of Northumberland. (FHL film 961,193)
C-498: 28 Aug. 1772, John Lowdon of Buffaloe Twp, Northumberland Co., Esq., and William Patterson of same, Esq., and wife Esther Patterson, to Esther Duncan of City of Philadelphia, spinster, dau. of Isaac Duncan decd, land in town of Northumberland. (FHL film 961,193)
C-500: 28 Aug. 1772, John Lowdon of Buffaloe Twp, Northumberland Co., Esq., and William Patterson of same, Esq., and wife Esther Patterson, to Mathew Duncan of City of Philadelphia, son of Isaac Duncan, decd, land in town of Northumberland. (FHL film 961,193)
C-501: 28 Aug. 1772, John Lowdon of Buffaloe Twp, Northumberland Co., Esq., and William Patterson of same, Esq., and wife Esther Patterson, to Isaac Duncan of City of Philadelphia, son of Isaac Duncan, decd, land in town of Northumberland. (FHL film 961,193)
C-503: 28 Aug. 1772, John Lowdon of Buffaloe Twp, Northumberland Co., Esq., and William Patterson of same, Esq., and wife Esther Patterson, to David Duncan of City of Philadelphia, son of Isaac Duncan decd, land in town of Northumberland. (FHL film 961,193)
D-119, 120: 26 June 1775, William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, Gent., to Joseph Wheeler and John Drake of Northumberland Co. PA, deed pole, 316-1/4 acres adj. Andrew Forster, warrant from John Smith to said William Duncan. Wit. Michl. Troy, Thomans? Ball. Release after payment of 300 lbs. (FHL film 961,193)
D-232 (2nd): 25 July 1788, Honorable John Penn Younger, Esq., late son of Proprietors of PA, etc., to Margaret Duncan of City of Philadelphia, widow, for yearly rent, Lots 27, 152, and 280 in town of Sunbury in Northumberland Co. (FHL film 961,193)
E-172: 5 May 1791, David Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, to William Dondass of Washington Twp., Northumberland Co., 512 lbs 15 shillings, 293+ acres called Stewardstown in forks of White Deer Hole Creek, a patent to David Duncan 23 Sept. 1773, adj. Richard Stale?, Stephen McCosky's, Robert Long. Wit. John Campbell, Isaac Telfair, Saml. D. Hoge. (FHL film 961,194)
F-368: 14 March 1789, Samuel Wallis of City of Philadelphia, gent., and wife Lydia, to Margaret Duncan of said city, widow, 150 lbs, land called "Longh Darrach" on E. side of Loyalsock in Muncy Twp., Northumberland Co. (neighbors not copied). Wit. L. Weiss, William Ellis. (FHL film 961,194)
H-70: 24 July 1795, Margaret Duncan of City of Philadelphia, widow, to Mary Hamilton, wife of John Hamilton, late of Co. of Tyrone, Kingdom of Ireland, now of City of Philadelphia, yeoman; for love of her kinswoman Mary Hamilton and Eleanor Hamilton dau. of said John and Mary, and 5 shillings, lot #121 in town of Northumberland. Wit. Samuel Park, James Humphreys. (FHL film 961,195)
H-71: 30 May 1795, Margaret Duncan of City of Philadelphia, widow, to William Parke of Northumberland Co., 767 lbs 5 shillings, land called "Stewarts Town on Fishing Creek" in Fishing Creek Twp, 255-3/4 acres patented to Margaret Duncan 30 March 1795, rec. Book 24, pg.302. Wit. Asheton Humphreys, James Humphreys. (FHL film 961,195)
N-47: 14 April 1777, Margaret Duncan of City of Philadelphia, widow, and David Duncan of same, merchant, to George Clymer, Esq., of said city, for 462 lbs 10 shillings paid to Margaret Duncan, 325 acres called "Stramms Town?" on SW branch of Fishing Creek, grant to Margaret Duncan; and for 462 lbs 10 shillings paid to David Duncan, 328 acres called "Duncans town" on SW branch of Fishing adj. 1st tract, grant in 1772 to David Duncan. Wit. John Laboyteaux, L. Weiss. (FHL film 961,198)
N-361: 28 Aug. 1801, Margaret Duncan of Philadelphia, gentlewoman, by Mathew Duncan of town of Northumberland, Northumberland Co., gentleman, her attorney, to John Drake of Bloom Twp, Northumberland Co., husbandman, 316-1/4 acres called "Duncans Fancy" on Fishing Creek about 5 miles from the mouth, from John Smith 10 June 1774 to William Duncan, 26 June 1775 to Joseph Wheeler and John Drake; William Duncan then died leaving will, Margaret Duncan got the patent, Joseph Wheeler and John Drake divided the land, John Drake died without will, moiety confirmed to John Drake Jr. by orphans court; deed to John Drake for $1. (FHL film 961,198)
S-298: 9 Nov. 1813, John Mason Duncan of City of Baltimore, Baltimore Co. MD, "being seized in fee", land in town of Northumberland, appoint David T. Duncan of City of Philadelphia, attorney, to sell land. Wit. Omer? Dorsey. (FHL film 961,201)
S-398: 12 Dec. 1813, David Telfair Duncan and John Mason Duncan by his attorney David T. Duncan of Sunbury, Northumberland Co. PA, to Samuel Jackson of Town of Northumberland; that Margaret Duncan by deed 9 Sept. 1774 from Reuben Haines of City of Philadelphia, who willed it to her son Mathew Duncan and his heirs or assignees; Mathew Duncan willed it on 7 April 1807 in City of Philadelphia to David T. Duncan and John M. Duncan, for $230, sell to Samuel Jackson. Wit. Jno. Buyers, George P. Buyers. (FHL film 961,201)
T-356: 4 Aug. 1817, John Lambert of City of Philadelphia, merchant, atty in fact for William Williams Brown of Leeds, York Co., Great Britain, Esq., and wife Margaret Brockden, late Margaret Brockden Duncan (sic) of Philadelphia, North America, spinster, only surviving child of Isaac Duncan of Philadelphia, gentleman, decd, to Samuel Shannon of Northumberland Co. PA; whereas John Lowden and William Patterson and wife Ester sold 28 Aug. 1772 to Isaac (no last name) of City of Philadelphia, son of Isaac Duncan Senr, lot #105 for $40, sell lot to Samuel Shannon. (FHL film 961,202)
U-231: (blurred) 11 May 1820, George Ely & wife Joanna of Northumberland Co., Esq., to Benjamin Duncan of Dist. of Southwark in Philadelphia Co. PA, $500, 423? acres in Mahoning Twp. Wit. William Montgomery, Sarah Logue, F. Mitchel, A.D. Cash. (FHL film 961,202)
U-532: 3 Jan. 1822, Letitia Duncan of City of Philadelphia, widow, to Sarah Buyers of Borough of Sunbury, Northumberland Co., $1000, interest in lands and estate of which John Buyors late of Sunbury, Esq., died ... my father the said John Buyers. Wit. H. Donnel, Michael Quin. (FHL film 961,202)
W-324: 29 Feb. 1828, Benjamin Duncan and wife Elizabeth (no locality) to Charles Warton Jr. of City of Philadelphia, merchant, $4,300, 423 acres in Mahony Twp. Wit. Sarah Connade, William Milnor?. Benjamin and Elizabeth appeared in Philadelphia, Elizabeth of full age. (FHL film 961,203)
Schuylkill Co. PA Orphans Court Docket (FHL film 2,134,222; SLC 6/14/2008)
1-228: Orphans Court on 1 April 1830, petition of David Duncan, a minor son of David Duncan late of City of Philadelphia, he a minor above age 14, has no guardian, asks court for leave to choose guardian, chose George Duncan who was appointed.
Schuylkill Co. PA Deeds (SLC 6/20/2009; Deed Books 7, 8 and 9 were typed)
6-284/287: Articles of Agreement, 31 Aug. 1828, John C. Offerman of Schuylkill Co. PA of 1st part, William Duncan of City of Philadelphia of 2nd part, and Joseph M. Eldridge of said City of 3rd part, Jacob Harman Junr of said City of 4th Part, Henry M. Crawford of said City of 5th part, and John R. Brick? (Buck?) of said City of 6th part; parties of 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th part have agreed to purchase from party of 1st part for $14,275, five equal undivided sixth parts of two tracts in Norwegian Twp, Schuylkill Co., commonly called "Mount Laughy" near Mount Carbon on or near the Turnpike Road bounded by lands now or late of James Dundass? Kettle and Wagener, John Pott, John Boyer, Spohn Kein, and others per deed to be executed by said John C. Offerman to said William Duncan, Joseph M. Eldridge, Henry M. Crawford, Jacob Harman Junr, and John R. Brick whereby the said Offerman, Duncan, Eldridge, Harman Junior, Crawford and Brick become tenants in common in equal proportions of the said two tracts or parcels of land afsd, and the parties have agreed to connect the two tracts into a common Stock (without impairing the lien of the mortgage held by John C. Offerman for the unpaid balance (no end parens), for the purposes of a coal company ... (much more not copied) /s/ Jno. C. Offerman, William Duncan, Joseph M. Eldridge, J. Harman Junr, Henry M. Crawford, John R. Brick. 9 Sept. 1828, all appeared in City of Philadelphia. Rec. Nov. 26, 1828. (FHL film 1,405,791)
6-289/291: 31 Aug. 1828, John C. Offerman of Town of Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. PA, to William Duncan and Sarah his wife of City of Philadelphia, Joseph M. Eldridge and Mary? his wife of said City, John R. Brick & Elizabeth his wife of said city, Jacob Harman Junr. and wife Louisa of said city, and Henry M. Crawford of said city, [in trust to John Goddow, Lewis Chapin, Nathan? (Matthew?) L. Bevan, Daniel J. Rhoads and William W?. Keen] ... per articles of agreement, deed the two tracts of land in Norwegian Twp ... (more not copied) /s/ John C. Offerman, Eliza Offerman, William Duncan, Sarah Duncan, Joseph M. Eldridge, Mary Eldridge, J. Harman Junr, Louisa Harman, Henry M. Crawford, John R. Brick, Elizabeth Brick. Rec. Nov. 26, 1828. (FHL film 1,405,791)
8-130/141: 11 Oct. 1828, John Huber of Pinegrove Twp, Schuylkill Co. PA, yeoman, and wife Elizabeth, to William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, PA, Esq., for $1,000, undivided 1/4 part of six hereinafter described tracts of land, No.1 in Pinegrove Twp. corner Peter Eckert, George Ruth?, William Graeff, 75 acres (sketch of rectangular land, neighbors given, near junction of Black Creek & Suntann???); No.2 in Pinegrove Twp, 52 acres and 52 perches, surveyed 6 June 1827 per warrant 1 Jan. 1827 to John Huber (sketch: Fishing Creek runs through the land); No.3 in Pinegrove Twp, 37 acres 7 perches, surveyed 12 May 1825 per warrant 20 Feb. 1826 to John Huber; [No.4?] Tract of land per warrant 9 Jan. 1826 surveyed to John Huber &c in Pinegrove Twp, corner John Stahls, Henry Daubert, John Huber, 52 acres 52 perches, which per warrant 1 Jan. 1827 was surveyed to John Huber; No.5 in Pinegrove Twp. corner line of John Miller, John Huber, William Tobias, containing 37 acres 7 perches, per warrant 20 Feb. 1826 surveyed to John Huber; No.4 in Lower Mahantango Twp. in Twp. of Schuylkill, corner Peter Levengoths land, containing 22 acres 151 perches, No.5 in Lower Mahantango Twp, Schuylkill Co., containing 236 acres 117 perches, surveyed 10 May 1826 ... (poor copy or poor typing) (much more not copied) ... undivided 1/4 part of the first described 6 tracts of land and 1/8 part of next described 8 tracts of land and 1/4 part of 2/3 of tract marked No.16, containing together 2,014 acres and 15 perches. (MAD: there are 16 tracks, but track 15 is not mentioned in the summary). /s/ John Huber, Elizabeth (X) Huber, Wit. Rudolph K. Doebler, Jefferson Shirk. Recorded Jan. 11, 1830. (FHL film 1,405,792)
8-141/142: 7 Sept. 1829, John C. Offerman of Borough of Pottsville in Schuylkill Co. PA and wife Eliza to William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, for $100, one undivided half of tract in Norwegian Twp, Schuylkill Co., adj. heirs of John Pott decd, Frederick Lauderbrun, Frederick Hesser, Theophilus Hughes, containing 97 acres and 156 perches, patent 20 July 1829, recorded Book H, vol.26, pg.492, to said John C. Offerman per warrant 23 Jan. 1826. /s/ John C. Offerman, Eliza Offerman. Wit. J.G?. Seitzinger, W.H. Wythoff. Rec. Jan. 11, 1830. (FHL film 1,405,792)
8-274/275: 22 Jan. 1830, William Audenried of Town of McKeansburg, Schuylkill Co. PA, Esq., and wife Jane Maria, to Joseph M. Duncan of City of Philadelphia, for $1,500, land in Rush Twp, Schuylkill Co. PA, land corner of Jacob Kellers land, vacant land, land late of Clara Nyes, land of Christian Klingerman, land of "Javob" Keller, containing 59 acres 159 perches, being part of same tract which William Witman Jun. admin. with will annexed of estate of John Myer Esq. decd by deed 9 Sept. 1815 granted to Jacob Keller who with wife Mary on 13 Sept. 1815 granted to Christian Klingerman who with wife Magdalena on 28 May 1822 recorded Book 4 pg.225 granted said William Audenried. both signed. Wit. Daniel Vost? (Vest?), William Miller. Rec. Feb. 15, 1830. (FHL film 1,405,792)
8-275/277: 1 Feb. 1830, William Audenried, Esq., of McKeansburg, Brunswick Twp, Schuylkill Co. PA, and wife Jane Maria, to Joseph M. Duncan of City of Philadelphia, Esq., for $2,000, land in Rush Twp, Schuylkill Co. PA, bounded by lands of David Taggert, William McPherson, Alexander Gibson and William Wister, containing 400 acres, surveyed to Francis Nichols Oct. 10, 1793 per warrant June 13, 1793, sold for taxes 8 July 1822 rec. Deed Book 7, pg.(blank), granted to John Schall & Joseph Morgan in fee, and said John Schall & wife Rebecca and Joseph Morgan and wife Ann Maria by deed 20 May 1826 rec. Book 5, pg.450, conveyed to said William Audenried. /s/ William Audenried, Jane M. Audenried. Wit. Daniel Yost, Lewis Audenried. Rec. 15 Feb. 1830. (FHL film 1,405,792)
9-19/21: 24 Feb. 1830, Joseph M. Duncan Esquire of City of Philadelphia and wife Maria, to William Duncan and George Washington Duncan Esquire of City of Philadelphia (the latter now residing in the County of Schuylkill) of the other part; for $850, sold one full equal undivided moiety or half part (the whole into two equal parts to be divided) to a tract in Rush Twp in Schuylkill, adj. Jacob Kellars, land of late Clara Nice, land of Christian Klingerman, land of Jacob Keller, containing 59 acres and 159 perches, being the same tract which William Audenried and wife Jane on 22 Jan. 1830, rec. Deed Book 8 pg.274, granted to said "Joseph M. Eldridge," together with houses, etc.. /s/ Joseph M. Duncan, Maria Duncan. Wit. Wm. Duane, S. Duncan. Statement "that on 1 March 1830 before me, William "Duncan" Esquire, one of the Alderman of the City of Philadelphia, personally came the above named Joseph M. Duncan and Maria his wife" ... /s/ Wm. "Duane", Alderman. Rec. March 30, 1830. (MAD: names as typed) (FHL film 1,405,792)
9-23/24: 15 Feb. 1830, Jacob Faust of Rush Twp., Schuylkill Co. PA, and wife Catherine, to Joseph M. Duncan and Henry Baylis, both of City of Philadelphia, for $1,500, sell tract in Rush Twp., Schuylkill Co., adj. William Audenried's land, land of Charles Witman Esquire, Christaman Clingman, Charles Witman Esquire, William Audenried's land, containing 83 acres and 144 perches, the same tract which Christian Clingman and wife Magdalena granted to said Jacob Faust 15 Feb. inst. and intended to be recorded, together with buildings, etc. /s/ Jacob Faust, Catherine (X) Faust. Wit. William Faust, George Reber. Rec. March 30, 1830. (FHL film 1,405,792)
9-253/254: 23 Jan. 1830, Joseph M. Duncan of City of Philadelphia, PA, and wife Maria, to Charles L. Jackson of same place, for $375, one undivided fourth part of tract in Rush Twp., Schuylkill Co. PA, adj. land late of Jacob Kellar, late vacant land, land late of Clara Nyce, land of Christian Klingman, land late of Jacob Kellar, containing 59 acres and 159 perches, being part of larger tract originally surveyed to David Nyce (or Nice) which was conveyed to William Audenried Esquire and wife Jane Maria by sundry conveyances, who by deed 22 Jan. 1830 recorded Deed Book 8 pg.274 conveyed to Joseph M. Duncan, together with buildings, etc. /s/ Joseph M. Duncan, Maria Duncan. Wit. Tho. H. Allen, S.H. Durant, Wm. Duane. Rec. May 3, 1830. (FHL film 1,405,792 and 1,405,793)
11-389/390: 1 March 1831, Joseph M. Duncan of City of Philadelphia, Attorney at Law, and Maria his wife, to George W. Duncan of Schuylkill Co. PA, merchant, for $800, lot in Town of Schuylkill Haven number 95 situate in the main or Canal Street, having a front thereon of 60 feet and a depth therefrom of 200 feet, being the same premises which Joseph Edward Land and Rachel P. his wife by deed 1 Feb. 1831 conveyed to Joseph M. Duncan. /s/ Joseph M. Duncan, Maria Duncan. Wit. John H. Durant, E. Bartram, ack. City of Philadelphia, rec. April 5, 1831. (FHL film 1,405,794)
12-225/226: 9 June 1831, Joseph M. Duncan of the City of Philadelphia (late of Schuylkill County, in the State of Pennsylvania) attorney at law, and Maria his wife, to George W. Duncan late of Schuylkill County afsd, Merchant and now of the City of Philadelphia, for $1300, five lots in Town of Schuylkill Haven in Co. & State afsd, lot 16 on Market Street, lot 142 on Columbia Street, lot 107 and 109 on Liberty Street, lot 94 front on Canal and Main Street (MAD: dimensions not copied), being the same lots which Joseph Edward Land and wife Rachel P. Land conveyed by deed 1 Feb. 1831 rec. Book ll pg.388 to Joseph M. Duncan. /s/ Joseph M. Duncan, Maria Duncan. Wit. John H. Durant, J. Pettilo. Rec. Sept. 12, 1831. (FHL film 1,405,794)
12-226/227: 1 Aug. 1831, George W. Duncan of Schuylkill Co. PA to William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, for $500, land in Rush Twp, Schuylkill Co. PA, corner of saw mill tract late of William Audenried now of William Duncan, and land of Charles Witman, land late of Christian Klingman now called the "House? Property", land of Charles Witman, land of the Little Schuylkill Co., by the saw mill tract, 83 acres and 144 perches, being the undivided fourth of the land which Jacob Faust and wife Catherine 1 Feb. 1830, rec. Deed Book 9 pg.23 conveyed to Joseph M. Duncan and Henry Bayles, being the undivided fourth part that Joseph M. Duncan and wife Maria by deed 1 March 1831 rec. Book 11 pg.391 conveyed to George W. Duncan, together with buildings, etc. /s/ George W. Duncan. Wit. J.R. Burden, Joseph Burden. Rec. Sept. 12, 1831. (FHL film 1,405,794)
12-274/275: 14 March 1830, Joseph M. Duncan of City of Philadelphia, PA, and wife Maria, to Robert Dunlevy Junior of same place, for $200, lot in Borough of Pottsville, on ?? Street, dividing line between Lots 12 and 13, ... Center Street, ... containing 2000 square feet, being parts of lots 12 and 13 in Jonathan Wynds addition to Borough of Pottsville and being also the northwardly part of the lot which Jonathan Wynd and wife Mary by deed 20 Sept. 1830 conveyed to Samuel Pettit, and Samuel Pettit and wife Elisabeth conveyed by deed 9 Oct. 1830 to Joseph M. Duncan party hereto, together with buildings, etc. /s/ Joseph M. Duncan, Maria Duncan. Wit. E. Bartram, John H. Durant. Rec. Sept. 26, 1831. (FHL film 1,405,794)
Washington Co. PA Deed (SLC 2/2009)
1Q-653: 24 October 1801, Robert Brobston and wife Agness of City of Philadelphia, taylor, to Ann Dunkin of said city, widow, for $477, tract called "Whirlpool" in S.fork of Ten Mile creek in Washington Co. PA adj. David Gray, containing 400 acres, being same premises that John A. McClure deeded 12 Jan. last past to said Robert Brobston in fee. /s/ Robt. Brabston, Ann (X) Brabston. Wit: Abrim Shoemaker, John Bonsall. (FHL film 862,512)
Washington Co. OH Deeds (FHL film 940,999)
6-423: 4 April 1800, Cairnoan Medowell, residing in City of Philadelphia, gentleman, to John Duncan of same place, broker, $715, 4000 acres, the third quarter of 6th township, 8th range, Military Service Act 1 June 1796; patent 2 April 1800; excepting 333-1/3 acres conveyed to Martin Baum this same date, beg. west boundary of 2nd quarter. Wit. Fredk. Beapes?, Phillip T. Dunn.
7-3: 1 May 1801, John Duncan of City of Philadelphia, PA, broker, to William Bell of same, merchant, above land, for $1136. No wife.
Coshocton Co. OH Deeds (FHL film 895,704)
A-1: 4 April 1800, Cairnoan Medowell of Philadelphia, PA, to John Duncan of same, R8 T6 E/S? 1/4, 4000 acres, mortgage; not copied.
A-18: 1 May 1801, John Duncan of City of Philadelphia, PA, broker, to William Bell of same, merchant, 8-6-S 1/4, 3666-2/3 acres (T8 R6) not copied.
Knox Co. OH Deed (FHL film 314,041)
L-174: 12 May 1800, John Mathews of Marietta, Territory of US North of River Ohio, to John Duncan of City of Philadelphia; Mathews received of Duncan land warrants for 1,000 acres to be classed by said Mathews with other warrants so as to make up enough to covet (sic) a quarter township for purpose of being registered and located according to act of 1796, for which registry and location Mathews was to receive one tenth part of land; patent was issued 12 May 1800 to John Mathews for 2nd quarter T7 R11, 3,185-9/10 acres; now for 100 acres retained as compensation, release and quit claim to Duncan 900 acres, being lot 1 in plat. Wit. Fred R. Beates, Philip T. Dunn.
Fairfield Co. OH Deed (FHL film 295,275)
E-#164: 12 May 1800, John Matthews of Marietta, Territory North of River Ohio, to John Duncan of City of Philadelphia, that Matthews received of Duncan land warrants to the amount of 1,000 acres of land appropriated for military warrants, and for the Society of the United Brethren for Propagating Gospel among the heathen, for which registry and location Matthews was to receive 1/10 part; he located and a patent was issued on 12 May 1800 for Second 1/4 of 7th Township 11th Range, 3,185? acres?, Now John Matthews for consideration of the warrants and for 100 acres, being 1/10th part, release and quit claim to John Duncan the 2nd Quarter in Lot #1.
Jefferson Co. OH Deed Record (SLC 2/2009)
A-78/79: Exemplifications. I, Samuel Holden Parsons of City of Marietta in Washington Co., Territory of US northwest of River Ohio Esqr, for $500 paid by Richard Butler of Carlisle in Cumberland Co. PA, Esqr., sell to him the said Richard Butler 1/8 part of 4,000 acres of land in said Territory of US adj. a place called the Salt Springs on the Big Beaver Creek which 4000 acres are bounded ... beg. at the Salt Springs near the Big Beaver Creek in Washington Co. about 14 miles west of the west line of PA and from said springs a line to be extended north to the parallel of the 4th boundary in a patent granted me by the State of CT dated 10 Feb. 1788. And from said Springs to extend south so far as that line drawn at right angles through those points will include said 4,000 acres of land, together with 1/8 of said Salt Springs and of the privileges and appurtenances to said 4000 acres of land belonging. ... 5 November 1788. /s/ Saml. H. Parson. Wit: Return J. Meigs, Hoffield White. Receipt for payment of the full sum of $500, /s/ Saml. H. Parsons, wit. Jas. Harmar. Samuel Holden Parsons Esq. ack. in City of Marietta, Washington Co., Ter. of US northwest of River Ohio.
(Pg.79/80) Be it remembered that I, Richard Butler, for $500 paid me by Genl. William Irvine and David Duncan on 22 May 1789, sell the premises described in the within deed of sale to be equally divided between the said parties their heirs and assigns as they may think proper. /s/ Richd. Butler, wit. Ar. S. Clair, Francis Nichols, Geo. Bush. Francis Nichols testified 23 April 1798, before one of associate Judges of Court of Common Pleas for County of Philadelphia, that he saw Richd. Butler sign, and also saw A.S. Clair and Geo. Bush subscribe their names as witnesses.
(pg.80/81) I, David Duncan in the within written instrument or deed of Bargain and sale named for $150 paid by Genl. William Irvine within also named have sold ... to said William Irvine ... my full equal and undivided moiety of and in one undivided eighth part of 4000 acres of land and of and in certain Salt springs therein contained and ... any of the lands ... granted or conveyed ... 30 August 1791. Wit. William Nichols, David Jackson, James Wilson. Proved by William Nichols 21 April 1798 in Court of Common Pleas for county of Philadelphia, who saw David Duncan sign and also saw David Jackson and James Wilson subscribe their names as witnesses. ... Recorded in Book No.7 pa.29 &c, 24 April 1798, in City & County of Philadelphia. Rec. 13 Nov. 1798 in Jefferson Co. OH. (FHL film 895,947; typed deed book)
Moultrie Co. IL Deeds (FHL film 1,313,222)
S-267: 30 Nov. 1839, George Monson of Shelby Co. IL and wife Louisa, to George W. Duncan of City of Philadelphia, PA, $40, lots 5 and 6 in Block 10 of East Nelson (gives previous owners, not copied); also later deeds to George W. Duncan.
S-267, 269, 279, 280: George & Louisa Monson and James & Sarah Poor to George W. Duncan, deed, $40 and $100, lots in Town of East Nelson, 1839.
S-275: James & Sarah Poor to James J. Duncan, deed, $200, Lot 5-6 and lot 3-4 in Sec. 1, town of East Nelson, 3 Dec. 1839.
S-354: 17 Dec. 1840, Joseph M. Duncan of State of IL, Attorney in fact of James J. Duncan of City of Philadelphia, to John M. Easton of Town of Charleston "in said state" by virtue of Power of Attorney 3 Jan. 1840 acknowledged in Philadelphia, for $150, convey lots in East Nelson, lots 4 & 5 in Block 1 and Lots 1, 2, 7 and 8 in Block 2. /s/ in Coles Co. IL.
S-372: 3 Jan. 1840, Power of Attorney, James J. Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, appoint my brother Joseph M. Duncan my lawful attorney to sell my right ... to land in town of East Nelson in Shelby Co. IL conveyed to me by indenture 3 Dec. 1839 by James Poor & wife Sarah. Wit. M. Mifts? (Missts?), Jno. B. Kenney.
S-373: 3 Jan. 1840, Power of Attorney, George W. Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, appoint my brother Joseph M. Duncan my lawful attorney to sell my right ... to land in town of East Nelson in Shelby Co. IL conveyed to me by indenture 12 Nov. 1839 by James Poor & wife Sarah and 13 Nov. 1839 by George Monson and wife Levisy. Wit. Jno. Swift, Jno. Kennedy. (MAD: deeds of Joseph M. Duncan selling land as attorney for George W. Duncan not copied.)
S-406: 25 March 1841, James J. Duncan of City of Philadelphia by attorney Joseph M. Duncan to John S. Gordon, deed, $40, East Nelson, see rec., Sec. 1 & 8, T7, 27 March 1841. (MAD: looked at, not copied)
S-409: 24 April 1841, James J. Duncan of City of Philadelphia by Joseph M. Duncan of Coles Co. IL, attorney in fact by Power of Attorney 4-535, to Charles H. Morton of Shelby Co. IL, $110, lots in town of East Wilson, Shelby Co. IL, Lots 2, 7 and 8 in Block 7, and lots 3 and 4 in Block 9, and lot 4 in Block 9, and lot 4 in Block 12. Rec. 24 April 1841. (indexed James J. Duncan and Mary S. Duncan)
Pike Co. IL Deeds (SLC 2/2009)
15-204: Duncan, William to Joseph M. Duncan. 15 Feb. 1839, William Duncan of Philadelphia Co. PA, appoint my son Joseph M. Duncan of Shelbyville, IL, my attorney to sell three tracts or quarter sections of Military Bounty Lands, being one tract of 160 acres being the SW 1/4 Sec.17 T4S R5W granted and patented to Henry Harbinger on 14 Nov. 1818, one tract of 160 acres being the SW 1/4 Sec.4 T9N R3E granted and patented to William Lewis 8 July 1815, and one tract of 160 acres being the SE 1/4 Sec.12 T13N R8E granted and patented to John Scott on 2 March 1818. /s/ Wm. Duncan. Wit. Jas. J. Duncan, Geo. W. Duncan. Ack. in City of Philadelphia, PA, 18 Feb. 1839. Recorded June 28, 1839. (MAD: Shelbyville, Shelby Co. IL) (FHL film 1,313,485)
18-77: Duncan, J.M. 2 Sept. 1839, Joseph M. Duncan of Shelby Co. IL, attorney in fact for William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, PA, sell land ... (MAD: more not copied) (FHL film 1,313,486)
Shelby Co. IL Deeds (SLC 2/2009)
4-61: 13 Nov. 1839, George Monson and wife Louisa to George W. Duncan of city of Philadelphia, PA, for $40, 4 lots or parcels in East Nelson, lots 5 & 6 in Block 10. Wit. James Elder, Samuel Elason. Recorded 24 Dec. 1839. (FHL film 1,009,148)
4-62: 12 Nov. 1839, James Poor & wife Sarah (X) of East Nelson, Shelby Co. IL, to George W. Duncan of City of Philadelphia, PA, for $100, lots 3, 4 and 6 in block 7. Wit. G. Bonham, Samuel Poor. (FHL film 1,009,148)
4-63: 12 Nov. 1839, James Poor & wife Sarah (X) of East Nelson, Shelby Co. IL, to James J. Duncan of City of Philadelphia, PA, for $200, lots 3, 4, 5, and 6 in block 1 and lots 1, 2, 7, and 8 in block 2 and lots 3, 4, and 6 in block 4 (& more lots not copied). Wit. G. Bonham, Samuel Poor. (FHL film 1,009,148)
Gloucester, NJ, Surrogate Court Petition (copy of document from Wayne R. Johnson 12/1993)
Petition to Millard T. DuBois, Surrogate of Gloucester Co. NJ, in the Matter of the Administration of the Goods, Chattels and Credits of Geo. W. Duncan decd, PETITION. Petition of William H. Duncan, N.W. 6th & Clinton St., Camden, NJ; that Geo. W. Duncan of Westville, U.C?, died at Westville in Gloucester Co. NJ on Monday, 27 July 1896; that he left surviving the following heirs: Martha A. Duncan widow, residence Westville, NJ; Geo. W. Duncan Jr., son, res. Phila., PA; William H. Duncan, son, res. Camden; Lewis C. Duncan, son, res. Westville, NJ; Harry H. Duncan, son, res. Westville, NJ; Charles A. Duncan, son, res. Camden; Kaller S. Duncan, son, res. Westville; Frank Duncan, son, res. Do.; Florence Duncan, daughter, res. a Minor; property to value of $50; William H. Duncan applies for letters of administration, Oct. 20, 1896.
Kent Co. MD Deed (FHL film 14,155)
DD#4-74: 8 Dec. 1770, Thomas Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, to Robert Ritchee of same, merchant; that by indenture from James Chalmers of Kent Co. MD, Gent., and wife Margaret to said Thomas Duncan dated 1 Aug. 1767 for £3218.16 sh. PA money, land called "Forest of Dean", 300 acres, which was devised by Charles Hynson late of Kent Co. decd. to Franuna (Francina?) Hynson widow of said Charles, who conveyed to said James Chalmers and wife Margaret on condition they pay said Thomas Duncan £1328.16 & interest due 1 Dec. 1769; the money still remains unpaid, this deed to Robert Ritchie for the land; wit. James Tilghman, Adam Gray.
Montgomery Co. AL Deeds
B-138: 31 Aug. 1819, Thos. Duncan of Philadelphia, PA, appoint Col. Arthur P. Hayne of Army of United States my attorney to sell my land in State of AL and convey title etc.; wit. James Duncan, Joseph Knox. (FHL film 1,753,610)
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. (FHL film 1,753,611)
Greenville Co. SC Deeds (FHL film 24,024)
E-63 to 69: 2 March 1795, William Young and John Young of Spartinburg Co. SC, by attorney Richard Mason?, to Robert Henry Dunkin of City of Philadelphia, PA, lawyer, (shillings illeg; tape on page), several tracts of land in South Carolina, Lot #1 of 1000 acres in Wash Dist in Greenville Co. on Gap Creek of the north fork, Lot #2 1000 acres on north fork of Saluda River, to lot #12.
E-70 to 74: 10 July 1797, Robert Henry Dunkin of City of Philadelphia, PA, and wife Elizabeth, sold above land.
Jefferson Co. KY Deed (FHL film 9,059)
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.
Woodford Co. KY Deed (SLC 2/2009)
G-404: 13 Aug. 1813, Thomas Todd and wife Lucy of Woodford Co. KY to William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, PA, $10,000, 443 acres in Woodford Co. on waters of Elkhorn and Glenns Creek, corners Joseph Blackford's preemption, Capt. Richard Taylor, William Woods, road to Versailles, Blanton, Blackford's Settlement, Crow & Finley's line, Capt. Lafon, Jeremiah Craig. /s/ Thomas Todd, L.P. Todd. Wit. Charles S. Todd, Richd. Fox, Ann Maria Todd. Ack. Franklin Co. KY, July 6, 1818. (FHL film 252,296)
Hawkins Co. TN Deed Book 1, 1788-1800, typed by WPA (FHL film 24,686)
1-80: Transcribed Liber C, pg.29. Dated 15 May 1790, mortgage of Philip Marstellers of Alexandria in Virginia, to Anna Gibson, widow & executor of John Gibson, decd, and William Wister of Philadelphia, on land on north side of Holston River next to lands of James Williams on Sinking Creek, lands of Thos. Copenhaver, and other lands. Wit. Edward Telghman, Rober (sic) Henry Dunkin (indexed Robert Henry Dunkin). Phillip Marsteller appeared 15 May 1790 in the City of Philadelphia.
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