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WASHINGTON CO. PA
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Washington Co. PA deed index (from Iris Grimmett 10/1986; 1781-1924 v.D, grantee on FHL film 852,976; grantor on FHL film 852,991)
(next "A" grantee 1879; next "J" grantee 1864; next "A" grantor 1855; next "J" grantor 1855; quit on "D" grantors at 1860, "H" at 1854, "L" at 1860; only copied a few deeds indexed after 1850)
1A-311: 26 Aug. 1784, William Bolin to John Duncan
1D-139: 10 Jan. 1788, Joseph Carle by Sheriff to Andrew Duncan al, Kings Creek
1D-231: 29 July 1788, Thomas Duncan & wife to Catherine Thompson, Peters
1D-236: 19 Aug. 1788, Alexander Duncan & wife to John Hill, Smiths
1I-36: 6 Jan. 1791, James McNary & wife to Izbell Duncan, Cecil
1I-792: 17 Jan. 1794, Samuel Fulton & wife to Andrew Duncan, Hanover
1L-43: 18 Feb. 1795, Robert Kennedy & wife to John Duncan, Smith
1M-40: 4 April 1796, John Canon & wife to Andrew Duncan, Canon
1M-601: 18 Jan. 1797, Andrew Duncan & wife to Robert McCurdey, Canon
1O-248: 30 July 1798, John Dunkin & wife to Mattarn Sphar, Maple Creek
1Q-653: 11 Jan. 1802, Robt. Brobston & wife to Ann Duncan or Dunkin, S. Ten Mile Creek
1T-37: 1 March 1805, John Duncan & wife to William Randaff, Smith
1T-344: 15 April 1806, Robert Calvin to Arthur Duncan
1T-344: 15 April 1806, Arthur Duncan & wife to James Crawford by Admr
1T-570: 23 March 1807, Henry Speers & wife to Hercules Duncan, Maple Creek
1T-571: 23 March 1807, Hercules Dunkin & wife to William Millison, Fallowfield
1U-10: 30 Oct. 1807, John Dunkin & wife (Margaret) to John Ringland, Maple Creek
1U-709: 30 Oct. 1809, Thomas Dwire by Admr. to Joshua Duncan al, Pike Run
1V-403: 19 March 1811, John Jackson al to John Duncan, Hanover
1W-8: 15 July 1811, Andrew Duncan & wife to John Stewart
1W-653: 10 April 1813, Richard Donaldson to William Duncan, Robinson
1X-341: 31 May 1813, Samuel Hanna al to Robert Duncan al, Chartiers
1X-341: 31 May 1813, Samuel Hanna al to Andrew Duncan al, Chartiers
1X-341: 31 May 1813, Samuel Hanna al to John Duncan al, Chartiers
1X-342: 31 May 1813, John Duncan to Andrew Duncan, Chartiers
1X-343: 31 May 1813, Isabella Craig al to Andrew Duncan, Chartiers
1X-343: 31 May 1813, Susannah Duncan al to Andrew Duncan, Chartiers
1X-344: 31 May 1813, Samuel Hanna al to Andrew Duncan, Wash. Co. Release
1X-583: 10 Nov. 1813, Gabril Kerr & wife to Joshua Dunkin, Pike Run
1X-650: 24 June 1814, John Dunkin & wife (Margaret) to James Ward al, Fallowfield
1Y-610: 29 May 1815, Andrew Duncan & wife to Robert Duncan, Hanover
2A-241: 19 June 1816, Abraham Crow & wife to John Duncan, Smith
2A-465: 28 Nov. 1816, James Duncan, Eliza T. (or) E.T. Duncan al to John Lawton, Cross Creek
2A-486: 12 Dec. 1816, Andrew Duncan & wife to Jonathan Duncan, Hanover
2C-85: 9 April 1818, John Duncan & wife to Alexander Duncan, Smith
2C-202: 22 June 1818, Elizabeth Duncan by attorney to Richard Miller
2D-222: 4 May 1819, Thomas Duncan, Nancy Duncan al to John Shults al, Williamsport
2D-359: 30 Sept. 1819, Russel Moore & wife to Jonathan Duncan, Hanover
2E-312: 2 June 1821, James Duncan & wife to David Adams, Cross Creek
2H-123: 28 June 1824, John Simanton & wife to John Duncan Jr., Hanover
2L-351: 6 June 1828, Jane Duncan al to John Patterson Sr., Cross Creek
2L-399: 24 June 1828, Robert Barton & wife to Alexander Duncan, Smith
2M-52: 7 Oct. 1828, Elisha McCurdy & wife to John Duncan Jr., Hanover
2M-121: 15 Nov. 1828, Joshua Dunkin, Nancy Dunkin al to Parker Scott, Wash. Co.
2M-224: 25 March 1829, Alexander Duncan, Jane K. Duncan al to Samuel Dixon al, Fallowfield
2M-272: 1829, Elizabeth McCord to James Duncan Sr., Nottingham
2N-100: 20 Jan. 1830, Joshua Dunkin & wife (Nancy) to Nicholas Barter, Pike Run
2N-170: 22 March 1830, Jonathan (or) J. Duncan & wife to George Chamberland, Hanover
2N-187: 24 March 1830, George Chamberlan & wife to Jonathan Duncan, Kings Creek
2O-149: 21 Dec. 1830, Alexr. Duncan & wife to John Proudfoot, Raccoon Creek
2O-456: 31 Aug. 1831, John Coulter al to Alexander Duncan al, Smith
2O-457: 31 Aug. 1831, Elisha Macurdy & wife to Alexander Duncan al, Smith
2P-267: 25 June 1832, Catharine Ramsay to Jonathan Duncan
2P-482: 15 Oct. 1833, Samuel Nickel al to Alexander Duncan, Nr Briceland Roads
2Q-484: 23 Sept. 1834, Jonathan Duncan, Letha Duncan, al to Arthur Scott, Hanover
2R-118: 28 April 1834, Jane Duncan al to William Potts, Canon
2R-346: 27 Jan. 1835, John Duncan & wife to James Jackson, Hanover
2S-36: 11 April 1835, James Duncan & wife to John Duncan, Nottingham
2S-152: 24 Aug. 1835, John Smith to David Duncan, Hanover
2S-153: 24 Aug. 1835, David Duncan, Mary M.F. Duncan al to William Mercer, Hanover
2S-165: 5 Sept. 1835, John Duncan & wife (Elizabeth) to John Witherow, Nottingham
2S/2X-280: Aug. 1839, David Duncan, Mary McF. Duncan al to Robert G. Smith, Hanover
2T-28: 30 April 1836, John Duncan, Jane Duncan, al to John B. Innis, Wash.
2T-399: 19 Dec. 1836, Moses Allen & wife to John Dunken, Hanover
2U-415: 17 Oct. 1837, Alexander Duncan to Thomas Livingston, Hanover
2W-206: 25 Dec. 1838, Moses Allen & wife to David Duncan, Hanover
3A-91: 16 Nov. 1841, Alexander Duncan & wife to John Andrews, Smith
3A-494: 14 July 1842, George Chamberlin al to Jonathan Duncan, Hanover
3D-367: 1846, Andrew Duncan to Ann M. Duncan, James Duncan, Jane Duncan, Samuel Duncan by gdn al, Hanover
3F-328: 30 June 1848, John Ferguson by Admr. to Alexander Duncan, Hanover
3F-449: 5 Oct. 1848, Andrew Duncan, Ann M. or Ann Mariah Duncan al to Samuel Duncan al, Wash. Co.
3F-449: 5 Oct. 1848, Andrew Duncan, Nancy T. Duncan, al to Jane Duncan al, Wash. Co.
3F-449: 5 Oct. 1848, Andrew Duncan al to James Duncan al, Wash. Co.
3H-397: 12 July 1850, John N. (or) J.N. Duncan & wife to Charles McGlaughlin, Hopewell
3H-469: 26 Aug. 1850, George W. Dungan to Jonathan Duncan, Hanover (from grantee index)
3I-572: 4 Aug. 1851, Andrew Duncan & Ann Maria Duncan & Nancy Y. Duncan al to Samuel Duncan, Hanover
3L-142: 14 Oct. 1852, William C. Marquis & wife to John S. Duncan, Cross Creek
3M-138: 15 July 1853, Robert McClure & wife to William M. Duncan, Burgettstn
3M-412: 28 Nov. 1853, Sarah Mathews & con. to Alexander Duncan, Hanover
3O-296: 18 Nov. 1854, W.M. Duncan, Harriet Duncan al to Vance & Phillis, Burgettstn
3O-374: 14 Dec. 1854, Elisha McCurdy by Exr. to William M. Duncan, Florence
3P-357: 25 June 1855, William M. Duncan by Shff to David I. Rogers, Florence
3R-444: 14 Jan. 1857, Alexander Duncan by Exr. to Jane Duncan al, Hanover
3R-446: 14 Jan. 1857, Alexander Duncan by Exr. to John W. Duncan al, Hanover
3T-114: 16 Nov. 1857, William M. (or) W.M. Duncan & wife to William J. Cool, Florence
3V-109: Feb. 1859, Daniel Duncan to Ella M. Duncan, release
3Y-178: 21 Nov. 1860, Daniel Duncan al to William Mercer, Hanover
4V-506: 20 May 1872, U.S. Army to Alexander S. Duncan, Discharge
Washington Co. PA Land Patent (copy of original from Iris Grimmett 10/1992)
Patent #218, 7 May 1789, Washington Co., 170 acres to Amos Hough, Retd &c. 5 July 1792. Whereas Amos Hough of the Co. of (blank) has requested to take up 170 acres of land, including an improvement adjoining lands of Lawrence Crow, John Duncan, Thomas Carroll and others, on the waters of Maple Creek, in Washington Co., ... at the rate of £10 per 100 acres, per Act of Assembly 1st April 1784, interest to commence from 1 March 1786, these are to authorize and require you to survey to the said Amos Hough the said quantity of acres. Dated 7 May 1789.
Copy of page number 217, handwritten C-74, sketch of boundaries of 328-1/2 acres on Maple Creek, neighbors shown as Thomas Carroll C80-423, Henry Spears C193-273, Patk. McCordell, Henry Spears, Lawrence Crow, John Duncan C37-208; Draft of a survey called "Hough Manson" situate on Maple Creek in Washington County containing 328-1/2 acres and ye. usual allowe. for roods &c executed June ye 4th 1790 in pursuance of a warrant granted to Amos Hough for 170 Acs. dated May 7th 1789. /s/ Presley Nevill, Mattw. Ritchie, D.S.S.; Danl. Brodhead Esq. Sur. Gen. (at bottom of page:) In testimony that the above is a copy of the original remaining on file in the Dept. of Internal Affairs of PA, made conformably to an act of assembly approved 16 Feb. 1833, dated 28 Feb. 1905. /s/ Sec. of Internal Affairs.
Washington Co. PA Deeds (FHL film 862,519; from Charles A. Duncan 10/1992)
1X-341: 2 Nov. 1795, Samuel Hannah and wife Elizabeth, John Neilson and wife Margret (X), James Neilson and wife Ann (X), heirs of John Duncan decd of Washington Co. PA to John Duncan, Andrew Duncan and Robert Duncan, also heirs of John Duncan decd of same, for £50 PA money, all our right title and claim to our share of the real estate of our decd father John Duncan, it being one undivided third part of a certain tract of land in Chartiers Township, Washington Co. PA, adj. lands of James McNary, George Wallace, widow Allison, and widow Hues; wit. Patrick McCullier, Daniel McLane, James Ramsay; John & Margret Neilson and James & Anne Neilson appeared in Allegheny Co. bef. Wm. Littel, JP, 6/20/1796; statement 5/20/1813 by Revd. James Ramsay who witnessed the deed at the office of William Little Esq. of Allegheny Co., also present were James Neilson and Anne his wife and the Revd. Daniel McLean, another subscribing witness, that Ramsay is unable at this distance of time to say that he has a distinct recollection of the sealing and delivery of the deed by James Neilson and his wife Anne but presumes that they must have sealed and delivered it in his presence as upon all occasions where he has been called on to attest any deed, he has been particularly careful to see that the parties subscribed it and complied with the requisite formalities. Rec. 5/13/1813.
1X-342: 15 Dec. 1806, John Duncan of Ohio State of the Ohio to his brother Andrew Duncan of Washington Co. PA; that John Duncan father of the above John and Andrew Duncan died intestate and left a certain tract of land in Chartiers Township, Washington Co. PA adjoining land of James McNary and others where said Andrew Duncan now lives; there were eight heirs to said land, viz, Elizabeth, Anne, Margaret, John, Andrew, Mary, Susannah, and Isabella; that John Duncan purchased those of his sisters claims and caused them to make over their claims to Andrew Duncan, in the records in Washington Co., Viz, Anne, Margaret, and Mary; that John Duncan for $400 paid by Andrew Duncan, sells to Andrew Duncan all his right to his part of the land, the said 1/8 of the tract and likewise his sisters, viz, Anne Duncan, Margaret Duncan, and Mary Duncan, parts. Wit. William Slemons, William Slemons, Jr. Receipt 15 Dec. 1860 for $500 (sic). John Duncan ack. deed in Washington Co. PA before William Slemons, JP, 12/15/1806. Rec. 5/31/1813.
1X-343: 3 April 1809, Susannah (X) Duncan and John Craig and wife Isabella (X) to Andrew Duncan (brother of Susannah and Isabella), for $6 (sic) US money, all our right title interest and claim to our share of the land claimed by our deceased father John Duncan adjoining James McNary, George Wallace, and others in Chartiers Township Washington Co. PA; Wit. Jn. Riddile (JP), Mary Riddile. Receipt ack. $6 payment. Isabella being of full age, examined apart from her husband, 4/3/1809. Rec. 5/30/1813.
1X-344: 20 Oct. 1810, Samuel Hannah and wife Elizabeth (X), John Neilson and wife Margaret, and Samuel Neilson and wife Mary (X), for $30 paid by Andrew Duncan, release all our right title interest and claim to a certain tract of land in Washington Co. PA adjoining lands of James McNary, George Wallace and others formerly owned by our father deceased John Duncan; wit. Isaac Donaldson, Wilson Laughlin. Samuel and Elizabeth Hannah appeared bef. William Slemons, JP for Washington Co. PA, 10/19/1810. Isaac Donaldson testified to John Neilson's signing, and Samuel and Mary Neilson (examined separately) appeared 4/21/1812, before James Proudfoot, JP, Washington Co. PA. Rec. 5/30/1813. (MAD: no reference or signature shown for Margaret Neilson.)
Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 2/2009 and 6/2009)
1A-311/312: William Bolen to John Dunnen. 3 March 1783, William Bolan of Washington Co. PA for 129 pounds PA money, paid by John Dunnen of county & state afsd, receipt ack., sell to John Duncan a tract of land now in his possession containing 129 achor [MAD: acres], being (MAD: beginning) at the large luck? ... between William Bolon and John Albyon (MAD: Allison?) and running thence ... corner of Wm. Bolen's field, then ... stake at the house ... then ... to the beginning, being 129 achors and perches laid off by Wm. Sincler survey, with buildings, etc. to the behooff of sd. John Duncan ... subject to payment of the purchase money .../s/ William Bolin, Wit. John Weixfon, George McCullagh. Ack. 24 August 1784 by George McCollough, rec. August 26, 1784. (FHL film 862,503)
1A-312/314: John Dunging to Joseph Holmes. 14 Dec. 1782, John Dungan in Washington Co. PA for 75 pounds money of PA, to Joseph Holmes of said county, sell my right, title, interest, claim and demand to tract and improvement of land containing 440 acres on the waters of Bigg Travers? adj. lands of William Lankfoot on the W, Frances Chain? on the E, David Patton NE, Isaac Wifeman NW, ...which I purchased of Chiden? Morgan. /s/ John Dungan. Wit. Tanig? W. Courty?, John Canon. Ack. on oath of John "Dunan," 20 March 1784. Rec. 26 Aug. 1784. (FHL film 862,503)
1D-139: 5 Oct. 1787, James Marshel Esq. High Sheriff of Washington Co. PA; that David Philips recovered at Court of Common Pleas January term 1787 against Joseph Carle, £133 5 sh. 10p and damages ... levied on property of Joseph Carle, land on waters of Kings Creek adj. land of John Bleazer, Daniel Swearingen & others, 400 acres, (more not copied), sold at public sale 5 Oct. 1787 to Andrew Duncan and Samuel Fulton for £85. Wit. Henry Taylor, J. Marshel, Jno. Hoge. (FHL film 862,506)
1D-231/232: 8 July 1788, Thomas Duncan Esq. and wife Martha of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, to Catherine Thompson, widow of Wm. Thompson, gentleman, of same place, that Thomas Duncan by deed this day of (blank) in the year of our Lord 1784 (sic) for 500 pds PA money sell to said Catharine Thompson the two plantations in Peters Twp. in Washington Co. PA containing 554 acres which were surveyed in the name of John Earl & Benjamen Tate and whereas the said deed has been lost or mislaid, now this indenture WITNESSETH that said Thomas Duncan and wife Martha for 500 pds and 1 shilling sell to said Catharine Thompson the afsd two plantations & tracts of land. /s/ Thos. Duncan, Martha Duncan. Wit. Jonathan Walker, Thomas Crough. Ack. Cumberland Co. PA, 8 July 1788. Recorded 29 July 1788. (FHL film 862,506; extract also from Iris Grimmett 1987)
1D-232: Executors of the late Genl. Wm. Thompson to Thos. Duncan, Esq. 8 July 1888, Catharine Thompson, Robert Mayan and George Thompson executors of the will of William Thompson Esq. decd, together with Robert Thompson who appointed the said George his attorney, to Thomas Duncan of Borough of Carlisle, Esqr. Per deed dated (blank) in 1784, two plantations of land in Peters Twp., Washington Co. PA, containing 554 acres, surveyed in the names of John Earl and Benjamin Tate, whereas the said deed has been lost or mislaid, now this indenture WITNESSETH that said Catharine Thompson, Robert Magaw and George Thompson for himself and Robert Thompson, for 500 lbs, and one shilling, to Thomas Duncan the afsd two plantations. /s/ Cath. Thompson, Robt McGaw, Geo. Thompson for himself and Robert Thompson. Ack. Cumberland Co. PA 8 July 1888, recorded 29 July 1888. (FHL film 862,506)
1D-236: 19 Aug. 1788, Alexander Duncan and wife Susannah (X) of Smith's Twp., Washington Co. PA, to John Hill of Little Brittain Twp., Lancaster Co. PA, £75, tract in Smiths Twp. adj. land of Thomas Jackson, George McCollough, John Kinkead, Alexander Duncan, William Patterson, containing 150 acres, part of a patent to Alexander Duncan from office in Philadelphia 12 March 1788 enrolled in Patent Book 13, pg.27, 18 March 1788, called Duncannon. Wit. John Clark, Samuel Johnston Jr., Saml. Johnston. Ack. Washington Co. PA. (FHL film 862,506)
1I-36: 28 May 1789, James McNary and wife Margaret (X) of Cesil Twp., Washington Co. PA, farmer, to Isbell Duncan of afsd, widow, £30, in trust for "himself" and the children of her husband John Duncan deceased, tract in Cesil Twp. (neighbors not given), containing 140 acres and 10 perches which was granted to said James McNary by patent 6 Sept. 1787 and enrolled in Patent Book 11, pg.221, on 29 Sept. 1787. Wit. Wm. Meetkirk, Richard A?. Dickerson. (FHL film 862,508)
1I-792: 23 Sept. 1793, Samuel Fulton of Smiths Twp, Washington Co. PA, and wife Catharine to Andrew Duncan of York Co., Hopewell Twp., PA, grant to Joseph Carrol on warrant for 400 acres 16 Feb. 1785, land on Kings Creek, Hanover Twp., Washington Co. PA, tract called "Prospect" (MAD: meets and bounds not copied), containing 358 acres; suit of David Phillips, sheriff sold land to Andrew Duncan and Samuel Fulton of York Co. PA on 5 Oct. 1787 for £85, patent granted them 8 April 1791, now Fultons deed to Duncan for £142 11 sh. for one moiety or nearly the half part of foregoing containing 174 acres, adj. John Blazer, Daniel Swearingen, and Samuel Moore. Wit. Samuel Smith, Thos. Dicksan. (FHL film 862,508)
1L-43: 3 Dec. 1794, Robert Kennedy of Smiths Twp., Washington Co. PA, yeoman, and wife Rachel (X) to John Duncan of same, yeoman, £20, parcel on waters of Racoon Creek in afsd, adj. James Rankin's land, Robert Colville, David McCready, John Duncan, containing 39 acres 23 poles, being part of 424 acres granted Robert Kennedy 21 Aug. 1793, enrolled in Patent Book 20 page 153. Wit. John Wilkin, James Rankin, Jas. Edgar. (FHL film 862,509)
1M-40: Refer to patent 24 March 1793, Book 19, pg.239, to John Cannon, 413 acres in Chartier Twp., Washington Co. PA adjoining Matthew Ritchie, Henry Dannell and others; said John Canon lay out the Town of Cannonsburgh on part of the tract; NOW 24 April 1795, John Cannon and wife Jannet of Cannonsburg to Andrew Duncan of same place, for £3, lot in Cannonsburg on Pitt St. adj. David Ralston, John Canon, Samuel Miller. Both signed. Wit. John McDowell, Jas. Foster. (FHL film 862,510)
1M-601: Refer to Patent 27 March 1793 in Book 19, pg.239, to John Canon, for 413 acres in Chartier Twp., Washington Co. PA adjoining Matthew Ritchie, Henry Dannell and others; said John Canon lay out the Town of Cannonsburgh on part of the tract; NOW 28 Nov. 1796, Andrew Duncan and wife Elizabeth (X) of Canonsburgh, to Robert McCurdey of Peters Twp., Washington Co. PA, for £90, lot in Canonsburgh on Pitt St. adj. David Ralston, John Canon, Samuel Miller. Wit. Wm. Jones, Andw. Munroe. Ack. in Washington Co. PA (FHL film 862,510)
1O-248/250: 9 March 1798, John Dunkin of Followfield Twp., Washington Co. PA, and wife Margaret to Mattarn Sphar of Co. & state afsd, for 337 pds, 2 shillings and 6 pence of PA money, tract in Washington Co. on Maple Creek, part of patent to said John Dunkin 13 May 1789, beg. by said Dunkins other land, land of Thomas Carson Junr, land of John Young, containing 93 acres. /s/ John Dunkin, Margret Dunkin. Wit. Henry Gregg, Wm. Thompson. Ack. 9 March 1798 Washington Co. PA, recorded 30 July 1798. (FHL film 863,637)
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)
1T-344: I, James Calvin of Washington Co. PA, blacksmith, give over to my son Robt. Calvin 50 acres of land lying on the SW end of the plantation where Samuel Hunter now occupies with all improvements, water and buildings, to be layd off in the manner measuring 15 rod from the spring ... to the top of the rige by Samuel Hunter's house ... which land after my decease he is to hold as his own property, likewise he is to have the benefit of the half of the 3 (31?) acres meader over the lane while he keepeth sd land but if he sell the meadow returns back to the old place, likewise he is to pay to his half sisters five pounds specie when they come to age and for confirmation hereof I "settoo" my hand and seal 18 day (no month) 1796. /s/ James Calvin. Witness: James Calvin, Joseph Cooper. Washington Co., on 15 April 1796 came before me one of Associate Judges of Court of Common Pleas, said James Calvin Junior who swore he saw the within James Calvin sign the within instrument, and he did also see Joseph Cooper the other witness sign his name, /a/ James Calvin, before Mathew Ritchie.
I do hereby sign over all my "wright" and title of the within instrument to Arthur Duncan for value recd, 28 February 1799, /s/ Robert Calvin, wit. David Stewart, Thomas Crawford, Daniel Moria. Fayette Co., 10 Dec. 1805, before a subscribing judge came Thomas Crawford who saw Robert Calvin sign the same and saw Daniel Moriarty sign his name as witness, /s/ Edw. Cook.
To whom these presents shall come, Arthur Duncan and wife Sophia of Union Twp., Fayette Co., PA, for £60 paid by Thomas Crawford and John Crawford administrators of goods etc. of James Crawford late of Tyrone Twp., Fayette Co., decd, have granted to said Thomas Crawford and John Crawford all the estate, right, title & interest of said Arthur Duncan and wife Sophia to the before described tract of land with the appurtenances to and for the use of the heirs of the said James Crawford decd., 10 Dec. 1805, /s/ Arthur Duncan, Sophia Duncan. Wit. William Hogg, Alexander McClure. Receipt for £60. Ack. Fayette Co., 18 Dec. 1805. Recorded April 15, 1806. (FHL film 862,514)
1T-570/571 (light page): 5 July 1806, Henry Speers and wife Rebekah to Hercules Duncan, both of Washington Co. PA, that on 27 April 18??(too faint) a certain Charles Whitlatch executed ... land ... Frederick Cooper said Spears 64 acres out of 100+? acres per patent ... 9 April ... recorded Patent Book 12, page 257 ... 36 acres or ... the said Speers purchased from Thomas Car... 9 August ... (extract from another researcher: Property on forks of Maple Creek, Pattent to Speers 1788 (PB 12, p.257), but to satisfy debt to Charles Whitlatch for 500 lbs, he sold part to William Millison and 100 acres to Hercules Duncan for $800; land adj. Frederick Cooper.) Now the said Henry Speers and wife Rebekah for $800 paid by Hercules Duncan, sell all the above mentioned 100 acres of land, on Maple Creek, adj. land of Dunuas? Carroll, Henry Speers, land of William Wilson, land of Frederick Cooper, containing 100 acres. /s/ Henry Speers, Recah? (X) Speers. Wit. Joseph Hill, Samuel Speers. Ack. Washington Co. PA, 1 Sept. 1806. Recorded 23 March 1807. (FHL film 862,514)
1T-571/572: 14 Aug. 1806, Hercules Duncan and Sarah, his wife, to William Millison, both of Fallowfield Twp, Washington Co. PA; in consideration of $16, a small parcel of 2 roods, 37 perches adj. William Millison's sawmill dam for the purpose of enlarging the mill property; adj. easterly corner of the said lott, then by land of said Duncan, land of said Mellison. /s/ Hercules Dunkin, Sarah Dunkin. (cannot read witnesses' names). Ack. Washington Co. PA. Recorded 23 March 1807. (FHL film 862,514)
1U-8/9: 23 Oct. 1802, Patrick McCardel of Fallowfield Twp., Washington Co. PA, and wife Elisabeth. to John Ringland of same place, for $240, sell tract pattented to said Patrick McCardel 7 Dec. 17(too dark for date and first part of description) adj. land of John Ringland, bank of Maple Creek, containing 40 acres. /s/ Patrick McArdale, Elizabeth (X) McArdel; wit. Benjamin Hough, Jesse? Rigg. Ack. Washington Co. PA, recorded Oct. 28, 1807. (FHL film 862,516)
1U-10/11: 19th day of ninth month 1800 (written above: Sept.), John Dunkin of Fallowfield Twp, Washington Co. PA, and wife Margaret, to John Ringland of same place; for 12 pounds PA money, sell part of a tract of land patented to said John Dunkin 13th day of fifth month 1789, enrolled in Patent Book 15 page 18, on Maple Creek adj. heirs of Laurence? Cox? (Crow?) and the place where Amos Hough formerly lived in, running by land where Amos Hough formerly lived, then ... by lands of said John Dunkin, ... lands of Lawrance ??vins? heirs to beg., containing 3? (4? or 5?) acres three rods and no perches. /s/ John Dunkin, Margret Dunkin. Ack. in presence of Jacob Coats???, John Young. Recorded Oct. 30, 1807. (FHL film 862,516; extract also from Iris Grimmett 1987)
1U-11: 19th day of ninth month 1801, Benjamin Hough of Fallowfield Twp., Washington Co. PA, and wife Catharine, to John Ringland of same place, for $38.75, part of grant to Amos Hough 6th day of seventh month 1792, Amos Hough and wife Elizabeth by deed 2nd day third month 1793 conveyed part to Joseph Pennock who with wife Hannah ... (did not copy next page) (FHL film 862,516)
1X-330/332: 6 March 1813, Sheriff George Baird Esq., High Sheriff of Washington Co. PA; that James Mitchell and Adam Hailman lately at July term of court recovered a debt against Simon Hailman, sale of property, ... seized lot in town of Williamsport on W.side of Washington Street adj. on the north Thomas Duncan's lot and on the south Cherry Alley, containing 30 feet front and 120 feet back; sold on 26 March 1813 to highest bidder Thomas Duncan for $110. /s/ Geo. Baird Shff. Wit. Isaac Kerr, James Marshall Junr, Jno. Brow (Brownle). Rec. 24 May 1813. (FHL film 862,519)
1X-341/342: 2 November 1795, Samuel Hanna and wife Elizabeth, John Neilson and wife Margret, James Neilson and wife Ann, heirs of John Duncan decd. of Washington Co. PA, to John Duncan, Andrew Duncan and Robert Duncan, also heirs of John Duncan decd. of the Co. & state afsd, for £50 paid, our right title and claim to our share of the real estate of our decd. father John Duncan, it being one undivided third part of a certain tract of land in Chartiers Twp., Washington Co. PA, adjoining lands of James McNary, George Wallace, widow Allison and widoe Hurs?. /s/ Samuel Hanna, Elizabeth Hanna, John Neilson, Margret (X) Neilson, James Neilson, Anne (X) Neilson. Wit. Patrick McCulley, Daniel McLane, James Ramsay. Ack. in Alleganey Co. PA by John Neilson and wife Margaret and James Neilson and wife Anne, 20 June 1796. Statement in Allegheny Co. PA by Revd. James Ramsay, the witness, 20 May 1813. Recorded 31 May 1813. (FHL film 862,519)
1X-342/343: 15 Dec. 1806, John Duncan of "Ohio State of the Ohio," and his brother Andrew Duncan of Washington Co. PA, whereas John Duncan (father of the above John and Andrew Duncan died intestate) and left a certain tract of land in Chartiers Township Washington Co. PA adj. land of James McNary and others where said Andrew Duncan now lives, and whereas the[re] were eight heirs to said land, viz, Elizabeth Anne Margaret John Andrew Mary Susanah and Isabella (MAD: no commas) and whereas the said John Duncan purchased three of his sisters claims and caused them to make over their claims to the said Andrew Duncan, which will fully appear by the records in Washington Co., viz, Anne Margaret and Mary, that the said John Duncan in consideration of $400 paid by the said Andrew Duncan, has sold to Andrew Duncan all his right to his part of the said tract of land. /s/ John Duncan. Wit: William Slemons, William Slemons Junior. Ack. Washington Co. PA by John Duncan, 15 Dec. 1806. Rec. 31 May 1813. (FHL film 862,519)
1X-343/344: 3 April 1809, Susanna Duncan and John Craig and wife Isabella, to Andrew Duncan (brother unto the above Susanna and Isabella); in consideration of $6 paid by the said Andrew Duncan, all our right ... to our share of the land claimed by our deceased father John Duncan adj. James McNary, George Wallace and others in Chartiers Twp., Washington Co. PA. /s/ Susannah (X) Duncan, John Craig, Issabella (X) Craig; wit. Jno. Riddile, Mary Riddile. Ack. Washington Co. PA, 3 April 1809. Recorded 30 May 1813. (FHL film 862,519)
1X-344/345: 20 Oct. 1810, Samuel Hannah and wife Elizabeth and John Neilson and wife Margaret and Samuel Neilson and wife Mary, for $30 paid by Andrew Duncan, release all our right etc. to a certain tract of land in Washington Co. PA adj. lands of James McNary, George Wallace and others formerly owned by our father deceased John Duncan. /s/ Samuel Hanna, Elazabeth (X) Hanna, John Neilson, Samuel Neilson, Mary (X) Neilson. (MAD: no signature shown of Margaret Neilson) Wit. Isaac Donaldson, Wilson Laughlin. Ack. Washington Co. PA by Samuel Hannah and wife Elizabeth, 19 Oct. 1810. Ack. Washington Co. PA by witness Isaac Donaldson who saw John Neilson sign the deed, April 21, 1812. Ack. Washington Co. PA by Samuel Neilson and wife Mary, 21 April 1812. Rec. 31 May 1813. (FHL film 862,519)
1X-361: 12 August 1811, Simon Hailman of Washington Co. PA and wife Mary to Thomas Duncan of same, for $60, sell said Duncan the lot or parcel of ground he is at present in possession "off" in Washington Street, Williamsport, state & county afsd, 30 ft front and 110 feet back, part of lot # (blank). /s/ Simon Hailman, Mary (X) Hailman. Wit. Wm. Irwin, Joseph Rose. Rec. 10 June 1813. (MAD: plainly "twelfth" day of August) (FHL film 862,519)
1X-583/584: 3 April 1813, Gabriel Kerr and wife Jane of Washington Co. PA to Joshua Dunkin of same; that by warrant 10 March 1799, PA granted to Thomas Devire, tract in Pikerun Twp. by Reeds & Grubs survey, by Robert Quails land, land of Thomas Peonox?, land of Thomas Almond, land of Fisther White, containing 104 acres; Thomas Devire died intestate, Orphans Court held March 1809 on petition of William Wallace Esquire admin., that decd. did not possess sufficient personal estate to pay debts or educate his minor children, petitioned to sell land, sold last Tuesday of May, to Gabriel Kerr and Joshua Dunkin, per report to Court 31 July 1809, made deed to said Gabriel Kerr and Joshua Dunkin dated 25 Aug. 1809; NOW this indenture by Gabriel Kerr and wife Jane for $312 paid by Joshua Dunkin, deed to Joshua Dunkin the afsd tract of land. /s/ Gabriel Kerr, Jane Kerr. Sealed and delivered in presence of us, Caleb Johnson, Nathaniell Abot. Rec. 10 Nov. 1813. (FHL film 862,519)
1X-650/651: 28 March 1814, John Dunkin of Fallowfield Twp, Washington Co. PA, and wife Margarett to James Ward and William Ward of same Twp, county & state; whereas patent issued to said John Dunkin for 270 acres and 79 perches on Maple Creek in said Twp., co. & state on 13 May 1789, NOW John Dunkin and wife Margarett for $2,008.50, sell to James and William Ward, beg. John Ringland's land, John Scotts land, land of Thomas Carson Esquire, Martin Sparrs land, unpatented land, by Larrance Crows heirs, containing 154 acres and a half. /s/ John Dunkin, Margret Dunkin. Sealed and delivered in presence of Caleb Johnson, Barnet Johnson. Rec. 24 June 1814. (FHL film 862,519; extract also from Iris Grimmett 1987)
1Y-610/612: 19 August 1811, Andrew Duncan of Hopewell Twp., York Co. PA, and wife Elizabeth, to Robert Duncan of Township, Co. & State afsd; whereas there was granted to Joseph Carrol by Hon. Proprietors of PA a warrant for 400 acres on 16 Feb. 1785 and there was surve[ye]d and laid off for the said Joseph Carrol on Kings Creek in Washington Co., Hannover Twp, state afsd, tract of land called Prospect, (meets and bounds not copied, no neighbors or waterways given) containing 358 acres; James Marshal high Sherif in Washington Co. PA by virtue of certain writs ... at the suit of a certain David Phillips for damages he had sustained by the above mentioned Joseph Carrol, the high sheriff exposed the land for sale on 5 Oct. 1787, Andrew Duncan & Samuel Fulton of York Co., for £85 bought the land, per deed 5 Oct. 1789, they applied for a patent which was granted 18 April 1791; WHEREAS said Samuel Fulton and wife Catherine by deed 3 Sept. 1793 sold to said Andrew Duncan party hereto, his part or moiety of the tract as was agreed between the parties by a dividing line run by William Smith at the request of said Duncan & Fulton; NOW for natural love I bear my son Robert Duncan & for other good causes moveing, we Andrew Duncan and wife Elizabeth for $1, grant etc. to Robert Duncan the one moiety or nearly the one half that I purchased of said Samuel Fulton, beg. on the original line next John Blasers, (meets & bounds not copied), containing 174 acres more or less, together with all the buildings, watercourses, etc. /s/ Andrew Duncan, Elizabeth Duncan. Wit. Ann Gorden wd, Martha (X) Idle. Ack. York Co. PA by Andrew Duncan Esqr and wife Elizabeth on 21 Aug. 1811. Rec. 29 May 1815. (FHL film 862,520)
2A-465/466: 16 Oct. 1816, James Duncan and wife Eliza in Brooke Co. VA to John Lawton of Washington Co. PA, for $12 per acre, tract of land with appurtenances in Washington Co. afsd on waters of Cross Creek, bounded by ... corner to lands of John Walker, corner to lands of Daniel Huston and James Niell, corner to Jas. Love, a road, containing 332 acres 3 rods 32 poles and is the same tract of land for which Freelove Greer and George Felter covenanted to convey to the above named John Lawton or to have the same conveyed on the behalf of Eliza Vilette now the above named Eliza Duncan, and in conformity to the bond and in discharge thereof, we the above named Jas. & Eliza do convey the said lands. /s/ James Duncan, E.T. Duncan. Ack. Brooke Co. VA by county clerk, 30 Oct. 1816. (no witnesses) Rec. 28 Nov. 1816. (FHL film 862,522)
2A-486/488: 3 August 1814, Andrew Duncan Esqr. of Hopewell Twp, York Co. PA, and wife Elizabeth, to Jonathan Duncan of Twp, Co. & State afsd, for $100, tract or parcel of land, being a part of that tract called Prospect on Kings Creek in Hanover Twp. in Washington Co. PA, beg. on the devision line of said tract, then ... by land of Levi Stephens, land of William Forsyth, (meets and bounds not copied), containing 214 acres more or less, being part of the tract held by a patent granted by PA 18 April 1791 to Andrew Duncan Esqr. as aforesaid and Samuel Fulton of Hanover Twp. Washington Co. PA for 358 acres, together with houses, etc. /s/ Andrew Duncan, Elisabeth Duncan. Wit. James McCanles, Richard Smith. Ack. in York Co. PA, 3 August 1814. Rec. 12 Dec. 1816. (FHL film 862,522)
2C-85/87: 7 Feb. 1818, John Duncan of Smiths Twp, Washington Co. PA, and wife Nancy, to Alexander Duncan of same place, for $700, sell tract of land containing 144 acres and a quarter on the waters of Racoon in Smiths Twp afsd, adj. land of Jeremiah Andrews, land of James Moore, land of William Forguson and Henry Fullerton, Levi Cully, land of James Brown (meets & bounds not copied), being part of a tract called "Birmingham" granted to George Day by patent 4 April 1793 and enrolled in the Rolls Office in Patent Book 19 pg.254, and the afsd 144 acres one fourth was conveyed by said George Day and wife Cathrine to Abraham Crow by deed dated 1797 recorded in Washington Co. Book O pg.81 and conveyed by said Abraham Crow and Rachel his wife to John Duncan the present grantor by deed 7 March 1816 recorded in Book A Vol.2 pages 241 & 242, together with buildings, etc. /s/ John Duncan, Nancy Duncan. Wit: George Mitchel, Jean Proudfit. Ack. Washington Co. PA, 7 Feb. 1818. Rec. 9 April 1818. (FHL film 862,524)
2C-202/203: 24 ... 1818, Henry Duncan of Tuscarawas Co. OH, attorney in fact for Elizabeth Duncan his wife, to Richard Miller of Washington Co. PA; for $350, sell to Richard Miller their right etc. to the one undivided fifth part of a tract or piece of land ... (meets & bounds not copied) containing 183 acres some perches (it is part of the tract of land granted to James McNairy decest in pursuence of a warrant dated 8 Sept. 1785) for which a patent was obtained 26 Sept. 1787 and inroled in the Rolls Office in Patent Book No.11 page 221 on 29 Sept. 1787; and by the said James McNary decest bequeathed to the said Elizabeth Duncan in his will dated 17 Feb. 1815 duly proven and recorded in the office for recording wills, and the said Elizabeth Duncan legatee of the said James McNairy decest by instrument dated 27 Feb. 1818 appointed her husband the said Henry Duncan her attorney in fact to sell the undivided fifth part together with the right etc. of him the said Henry Duncan attorney in fact for Elizabeth Duncan his wife in virtue of the power of attorney. /s/ Henry Duncan. Wit: John White, John Miller. Recd. for $350, wit. John Miller. Washington Co. PA, appeared Henry Duncan, agent of Elizabeth Duncan his wife, 23 March 1818. Rec. 22 June 1818. (FHL film 862,524)
2D-222/223: 26 Nov. 1818, Thomas Duncan of Mason Co. KY and wife Nancy to John Shults of co. & state afsd and wife Catharine, for $1225, sell to John Shults the lot or parcel of ground in Town of Williamsport, Washington Co. PA, on west side of Washington Street adj. Cherry Alley on the South, containing 60 feet front and extending back 120 feet, being part of lot number (blank), subject nevertheless to an equal portion of the quit rent coming to Joseph Parkinson from said lot. /s/ Thomas Duncan, Nancy Duncan. Wit. Jas. Chambers, J. Brown. Ack. Mason Co. KY, 26 Nov. 1818. Rec. 4 May 1819. (FHL film 862,525; extract also from Iris Grimmett 1987)
2L-351/353: 18 May 1827, Jane Smith widow of Thomas Smith deceased who hereby releases and quit claims her right of dower, and the heirs of said decedent, to wit, Ebenezer Smith and his wife Mary Jayne, and Martha Smith & Thomas & Elizabeth Smith, John and Elizabeth Sutherland, William and Eliza Smith and John & Jane Dunkin and also the said Ebenezer as guardian for the heirs of the Reverend James Smith deceased, all of one part now or late of Washington Co., to John Patterson Senior of Cross Creek township, Washington Co. PA; for $2,740, sell all that tract or parcel of land late the property of Thomas Smith deceased on the waters of Cross Creek in Cross Creek Twp, Washington Co. PA, containing 265 acres, by Alexander Walker's line, by David Hays line, line of William McClurg, line of John Thorenson, line of Alexander McConnell, by James Fleming's lane, land of Thomas Elder, being the tract granted to William Smith by patent 10 March 1755 enrolled in Rolls Office Book #12? (#1012?) page 128, and willed by said William Smith to Thomas Smith, the land containing 265 acres. /s/ Jane Smith, E?. Smith for himself and as guardian for the heirs of James Smith (MAD: looks like James, not Thomas, but ??), Mary Smith, James Smith, Martha Smith, Thomas Smith, Elizabeth Smith, John Sutherland, Elizabeth Sutherland, Wm. Smith, Eliza Smith, John Duncan, Jane Duncan. Wit: James Kerr, Rt. Patterson. All ack. Washington Co. PA. Rec. June 6, 1828. (FHL film 862,531)
2L-399/401: 22 March 1828, Robert Barton and wife Rebeccah of Smith Twp, Washington Co. PA, to Alexander Duncan of same; for $1,300, sell tract of land on the waters of Raccon Creek in Twp, County & State afsd, bounded ... land of Robert Barton, ???, Samuel Cuber???, (more not copied), containing 6 acres and 58 perches, being part of a tract called "By Bottom" (?) granted to Robert Thompson by patent 25 Feb. 1790 and enrolled in patent book No.14 page 237, and part including the above described 6 acres and 58 perches conveyed by Thos. Thompson eldest son & heir of Robt. Thompson to Samuel Clokey 18 Jan. 1814 recorded book Y page 90, 91 & 92, and then conveyed by said Samuel Clokey to John Barton Senr. 5 Feb. 1820 recorded book E? vol.2 page. 454, 455 & 456, 8 Nov. 1821. The other situate in Twp. etc. afsd called Sharp Work beg. by land of Robt. Kenedy, land of James Rankin, land of Joseph Terrance?, land of Pilchard? Slaughter??, containing 117 acres one quarter. /s/ Robert Barton, Rebecca Barton. Wit: Jas. McFarren, John Herdman?; receipt wit. by John Cunningham. Rec. June 24, 1828. (FHL film 862,531)
2M-52/53: 1 Oct. 1828, Elisha McCurdy and wife Sarah of Washington Co. PA to John Duncan Junior of same; that Robert Officer Esq. late High Sheriff of said county by deed 25 March 1823? (1825?) sold to said Elisha McCurdy a tract of land taken in execution as property of James Briceland in Hanover Twp. adj. lands of John Simonton, John Jackson & others containing 92 acres more or less, 40 acres cleared, 5 of which are meadow on which are erected a log dwelling house, 18 feet square, with a back building, a framed barn, shingled & roofed, 40 by 26 feet and a stone spring house and on which also there is an orchard of 30 trees, it being part of the same tract of land on which the said John now resides; NOW the said Elisha McCardy and wife Sarah for $600 sell to John Duncan junior all the foregoing described tract of land. /s/ Elisha Macurdy, Sarah Macurdy. Wit: James Proudfoot, Oliver Colwell. Received $600, wit. James Proudfoot. Ack. Washington Co. PA, 1 Oct. 1828. Rec. Oct. 7, 1828. (FHL film 862,531)
2M-121/123: 10 May 1827, Joshua Dunkin of Adams Co. OH and wife Nancy to Parker Scott of Washington Co. PA, for $850, sell land in Washington Co. PA, on Maple Creek, adj. Henry Speeres land, Valuntine Cooper's land, containing 99 acres and a quarter; the land was conveyed to Joshua Dunkin by Hercules Dunkin, to Herculez Dunkin by Henry Speers &c. /s/ Joshua Dunkin, Nancy Dunkin. Presence of Henry? Young, Wallet Smith, Robert Whitlack. Ack. Adams Co. OH. Recorded 15 Nov. 1828. (FHL film 862,531; extract also from Iris Grimmett 1987)
2M-224/225: 22 March 1828, Alexander Duncan and wife Jane of Smith Twp., Washington Co. PA, to Samuel Dixon and Mary Ann Dixon of Fallowfield Twp., Co. & State afsd, for $700, to said Samuel Dixon and Mary A. Dixon, tract in Fallowfield Twp, beg. by lands of Hill & Carson, lands of Fry, lands of Warne or Black, containing 98 acres 105 perches by survey. (bottom of page faded) /s/ Alexander Duncan, Jane Duncan. Wit. ??, Robert Barton. Receipt wit. by M.R. Buchanan. Jas. McFarren JP. Rec. 25 March 1829. (FHL film 862,531)
2M-272: 9 April 1829, Elizabeth (X) McCord of Nottingham Twp., Washington Co. PA, widow, to James Duncan Senr. of same place, for $1 and for maintenance for life, land on waters of Mingoe Creek in Twp. afsd, adj. G. Schwortz, Jno. Witherow, John M. Kelsey (Keley?), Henry Schwortz, containing 53 acres, part of tract to Samuel (too blurred) and Alexander Addison and Mathew Richey (in trust) by patent 14? (19?) July 1796 in Book 29 pg.185 (chain of title not copied), deed Nov. 1802 to ?? McCord who by will 10? Feb. 1823 willed to his wife the said Elizabeth McCord. Wit. David Hamilton, Jacob Underwood. (FHL film 862,531; bottom of page faded in Book 2M)
2N-100/102: Per warrant 10 March 1797 to Thomas Devire (Dwire?) for land in Pike Run Twp, Washington Co. PA, and pursuant to order by Orphans Court in Washington Co. PA at March term 1809 granted to Wm. Wallace Esqr. administrator of said Thomas Devire, who sold the same by deed 25 Aug. 1809 to Joshua Dunkin and Gabriel Kerr and the said Gabrel Kerr by deed 30 March 1815 conveyed to said Joshua Dunkin, [and] grant to Joshua Dunkin a patent 10 April 1827? for 113 acres and 97 perches; Joshua Dunkin and wife Nancy of State of Ohio sold to Nicholas Bartor of Washington Co. PA, all thear right and title of the above described tract of land, beg. by land of Levi Beadle, by land of Fisher? White, land of Thomas Allman, land of Jacob Boney, land of Henry Bailey and Jacob Risinger, to beg., containing 113 acres 97 perches, for $800, sell to Nicales Bartor; 3 October 1829. /s/ Joshua Dunkin, Nancy Dunkin. Wit. Wm. Scott, William Dunkin. Ack. Adams Co. OH. Recorded 20 Jan. 1830. (FHL film 862,532)
2N-170: 3 Dec. 1828, Jonathan Duncan of Hanover Twp., Washington Co. PA, and wife Leathy, to George Chamberland of same, for $100, land on waters of Kings Creek in Hanover Twp., Washington Co. PA, on great road from Frankfort to Steubenville, adj. said Chamberland, containing 4 acres 102 perches, part of a tract called Prospect, to Andrew Duncan and Samuel Fulton (more chain of title not copied), Andrew Duncan deeded 3 Aug. 1814 to said Jonathan Duncan, of which said 4 acres 102 perches is a part. Both signed. Wit. James Dungan, John Davis. Ack. Beaver Co. PA. (FHL film 862,532)
2O-129: 1 April 1830, Alexr. Duncan and wife Jane to John Proudfoot two tracts on Raccoon Creek (more not copied); rec. 21 Dec. 1830. (FHL film 862,532)
2O-456: 8 Feb. 1830, John Coulter and wife Jane, John Proudfit and wife Maria of Washington Co. PA to Alexander Duncan, Samuel Nichol of Washington Co. and John White of Alleghany Co. PA; for $3,902, sell piece of ground and premises in Bricelands cross Roads in Smith Twp, Washington Co., on which there is a steam mill erected and described by the following courses ... beg. at a post thence by the meeting house lot ..., by Andrew Conn's lot, by Samuel Hills lot, containing 1 acre and 28 perches; being part of a tract granted to Philip Jackson by patent 9 Sept. 1791, enrolled in Pattent Book 18 page 236 and conveyed by said Philip Jackson to Revd. Elisha Macurdy 11 Feb. 1803 recorded in book S page 45 and conveyed by said Elisha Macurdy to John W. Russel 15 Sept. 1826 and conveyed by said John W. Russel to James Graham and William Carothers 7? (11?) April 1827 and conveyed by said ?? Capt. William Carothers 8 Feb? ?? to John Coulter and John Proudfit the present grantors. /s/ John Coulter, Jane Coulter, John Proudfit, Maria Proudfit. Wit. John Coulter Jnr, Margaret Proudfit. Ack. Washington Co. PA, 16 Feb. 1830. Rec. Aug. 31, 1831. (FHL film 862,532)
2O-457: 9 Feb 1830, Reverand Elisha MaCurdy and wife Sarah of Washington Co. PA to Alexander Duncan, Samuel Nichol and John White of same, for $23, sell lot in Bricelands Cross roads in Smith Twp., Washington Co. PA, beg. corner of the meeting house lot by the spring, then by land of said E. Macurdy, by lot of Graham and Carothers (now steammill lot), to beginning, containing 70 perches, being part of a tract granted to Philip Jackson by patent 9 Setp. 1791 and enrolled in Pattent Book 18 pg.236 and conveyed by said Philip Jackson to Reved. Elisha Macurdy the present grantor by deed 11 Feb. 1803 recorded Book S page 45. /s/ Elish Maccordy, Sarah Macurdy. Wit. James Proudfoot, James Graham. Ack. Washington Co. PA. Rec. Aug. 31, 1831. (FHL film 862,532)
2Q-484/486: 16 October 1832, Jonathan Duncan and wife Leathy of Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, to Arthur Scott of same place, for $500, sell certain messuage or tract of land in Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, bounded ... land of Moses McLaughlin, land of John Ralston, land of John Flowers, land of Barney McDonald, land of said McDonald & widow Richmond, containing 50 acres 90 perches, being part of a tract granted to legal representatives of Wm. McLaughlin decd. by patent 3 March 1814, and the legal representatives of said Wm. McLaughlin decd. by deed 7 Jan. 1815 conveyed part of the same to John Ramsey, recorded in book Z, pgs.74 and 75, and John Ramsey by will 2 July 1817 bequeathed the 50 acres & 90 perches to his wife Cathrine Ramsey, refer to records of 6 May 1823, and said Cathrine by deed 5 April 1832 conveyed the same to said Duncan and wife, see records afsd 25 June 1832, now said Jonathan Duncan and Leathy his wife ... to the said Arthur Scott. /s/ J. Duncan, Letha Duncan. Wit. Saml. Thompson, Benjm. Rubbett? (Bubbett?). Ack. Washington Co. PA. Rec. Sept. 23, 1834. FHL film 862,533)
2R-118: 3 July 1833, John Duncan and wife Jane, Boyd Emery and wife Mary, Mary Emery and Jane Emery, of Washington Co. PA, to William Potts of Borough of Canonsburg, for $120, a lot in the borough afsd beg. at intersection of Market and Green Streets, ... /s/ John Duncan, Jane (X) Duncan, Boyd Emery, Mary Emery, Mary Emery, Jane Emery; wit. James Duncan, Josiah Allison. Receipt /s/ Jh. Emery agent for the heirs. Ack. Washington Co. PA 3 July 1833. Rec. April 28, 1834. (FHL film 862,534)
2R-346: 2 July 1832, John Duncan and wife Jane of Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, to James Jackson of same, for $76.93, lot in township afsd adj. land of James Jackson, land of Allen and Coe, land of John Duncan, land of John Jackson, containing 7 acres and 111 perches; part thereof adj. John Jackson was conveyed by Rev. Elisha Macurdy to John Duncan the present granter 1 Oct. 1828, recorded Washington book M vol.2 pages 52 & 53, the other part adj. Allen and Coe [was] conveyed by John Simonton to John Duncan the present grantor 2 April 1824, recorded Book H Vol.2 pages 123, 4 & 5. /s/ John Duncan, Jane Duncan. Wit. Mary Patterson, Rt. Patterson. Ack. Washington Co. PA 2 July 1832. Rec. 27 Jan. 1835. (FHL film 862,534)
2S-36/37: 1 April 1835, James Dunkan of Nottingham Twp., Washington Co. PA, and wife Margret, to John Dunkin his son late of Franklin Co., state afsd, for $500, lot on waters of Mingo Creek in twp., co. & state afsd, adj. by land of George Schwartz, land of Jno. Witherow, land of John McKelvey, land of Henry Schwartz, containing 53 acres, being part of a larger tract patented in name of Samuel Irwin and Alexander Addison and Mathew Ritchey in trust &c by pattent 19 July 1796, in Pattent book 29 page 185; the said Alexr. Addison by deed 29 May 1798 conveyed the land to Eneos McDonald recorded Book P pg.6&7, said Eneas McDonnald by deed 10 Nov. 1802 conveyed to Wuck? (Mark?) McCord who by will executed 10 Feb. 1823 bequeathed to his wife Elisabeth McCord [who] by deed 9 April 1824 conveyed to her brother James Dunkin for her maintenance during her lifetime, recorded Book M V2 page 272&c. /s/ James Duncan, Margret (X) Duncan. Wit. David Hamilton, John S. Clokey. Rec. April 11, 1835. (FHL film 862,534; extract also from Iris Grimmett 1987)
2S-152/153: 11 Oct. 1833, John Smith of Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, to David Duncan of Co. & State afsd, for $950, sell tract on the waters of Harmons Creek in Hanover Twp., Washington Co. PA, contained within the courses and distances ... with Lavingston's, ... with E. Macurdy, then with Revd. Macurdy, containing 52 acres and 91 perches, being part of a tract of 396 acres by patent 29 Sept. 1791 enrolled in Patent book 18, page 336&c. /s/ John Smith. Wit. Alex W. Semple, Jas. McFarren. Ack. Washington Co. PA. Rec. Augt. 24, 1835. (FHL film 862,534)
2S-153/154: 6 April 1835, David Duncan and wife Mary of the village of Florance, Washington Co. PA, to William Mercer of same place, for $1,267, land on waters of Harman's Creek, Hanover Twp, Washington Co., contained within the courses ... adj. lands of Thomas Livingston, land of John Mahew, lands of E. Macurdy, state road, containing 52 acres and 91 perches. /s/ David Duncan, Mary M.F. Duncan. Wit. David McClelland, Levi Duncan. Rec. Augt. 24, 1835. (FHL film 862,534)
2S-165: 1 Sept. 1835, John Dunkin of Nottingham Twp, Washington Co. PA, and wife Elisabeth, to John Witherow of said Twp, Co. & State; for $655, parcel of land on the waters of Mingo Creek, adj. land of W. Boyd, land of Jno. Henry, land of said Jno. Witherow, land of Jno. McGilvey, containing 50 acres and 64 perches, more or less, being part of a larger tract of land pattented in the name of Samuel Irwin and Alaxr. Adison & Mathew Ritchen in trust &c by pattent 19 July 1796 enroled in Pattent book No.29 p.185, said trustees by deed 29 May 1798 conveyed the land to Enos McDonald recorded Book P pg.6&7, Enos McDonald by deed 10 Nov. 1802 conveyed to Mark McCord recorded Book M V.2 pg.271, said Mark McCord by will bequeathed to wife Elisebeth recorded in book ----, said Elisabeth by deed 9 April 1829 conveyed to her brother James Duncan recorded in Book M V.2 page 272, and said James Dunkin on 5 April 1835 conveyed to his son John Dunkin and for a valuable consideration therein mentioned, recorded in Book S, v.2 page 36&c., together with buildings, improvements, etc. /s/ John Duncan, Elisebeth (X) Duncan. Wit. David Hamilton, James Duncan, John D. Witherow. Rect. wit. by David Hamilton. Rec. 5 Sept. 1835. (FHL film 862,534)
2X-280: 20 June 1838, David Duncan and wife Mary (/s/ Mary McF. Duncan) of Washington Co. PA to Robert G. Smith, for $1,000, land on waters of Kings Creek in Hanover Twp., Washington Co. PA, adj. lands of John Duncan Junr., containing 28 acres 74 perches. Both signed. Wit. Andrew Vance, Jas. McFarran. (FHL film 862,537)
3D-367: 24 Feb. 1840, Andrew Duncan of Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, to Jane Duncan, James Duncan, Ann M. Duncan, Samuel Duncan, minor by his guardian Benjamin Bubbett of same place; that Robert Duncan lately of Hanover Township, Washington Co., decd, was in his lifetime seized in his demisene?? of heir of tract of land in said Hanover Twp, ... adj. lands of Russell Moore, George Huffman, Johnathan Duncan and others containing 156 acres and 95 perches, and being so seized died intestate leaving issue five children, to wit: Andrew Jane James Ann Mariah & Samuel to whom the same by the laws of PA did descend, and whereas an inquisition has been held on the said tract of land and under a proceeding in partition in the orphans court of Washington Co. which has been returned to said Court and a rule granted on the heirs to appear at February Term to accept or refuse the land at the valuation, and the court yesterday, being 23 Feb. 1846, decreed the whole of the land to the said Andrew Duncan eldest son & heir at law; NOW the party of the first part for the sum of $2442.86-1/2, paid by parties of second part, sell to parties of the second part the undivided four fifths parts of the tract of land together with the four fifths of all the appurtenances ... to the said Jane Duncan, James Duncan, Ann M. Duncan, Samuel Duncan with the said Andrew Duncan, joint tenants in common. /s/ Andrew Duncan. Wit. George W. Price, F. Shortwill. Receipt wit. by George W. Price, payment by Jane Duncan, James Duncan, Ann M. Duncan and Samuel Duncan by his guardian Benj. Bubbett. (FHL film 862,542)
3F-449/450: 27 June 1848, Andrew Duncan and wife Nancy Duncan, and Ann Mariah Duncan in consideration of $1,000 paid by Jane Duncan, James Duncan and Samuel Duncan, all being heirs of Robert Duncan decd, do hereby release and quit claim unto the said Jane Duncan, James Duncan and Samuel Duncan our title etc. in land in Washington Co. PA, adj. Huffman & Moore, Mc?hn??, and Jonathan Duncan, containing 156 acres. /s/ Andrew Duncan, Nancy B?. Duncan, Ann M. Duncan. Wit: Rebecca A. Ellers?, John Coulter. Ack. Logan Co. OH, 27 June 1848. Rec. Oct. 5, 1848. (FHL film 863,601)
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