Duncans in New Castle Co. DE

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Duncan research files of
Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson
the Genealogy Bug

Last revised January 6, 2013

NEW CASTLE CO. DE
Formed 1673, original county
 

CENSUS RECORDS

1800 New Castle Co. DE Census
New Castle Hundred, Town of New Castle
Pg.207  Alexander Duncan       11401        - 01002


1810 New Castle Co. DE Census
New Castle
Pg.179  Alex. Duncan           00311        - 00101


1820 New Castle Co. DE Census
New Castle
Pg.140  Alexander Duncan       000001       - 00101
   143  James Duncan           000010       - 30010
   145  John Duncan            110230       - 20200
Brandywine
Pg.177  Peter Duncan           Free colored


1830 New Castle Co. DE Census
Christiana
Pg. 33  John Duncan            0000,0001    - 0011,101
        Benjamin Duncan        0000,1       - 0000,1
          (next to each other)
New Castle
Pg.123  James Duncan           1000,001     - 0021,001
   124  John Duncan            1210,01      - 1120,1001
   125  Jane Duncan            0            - 0000,0100,01


1840 New Castle Co. DE Census
Wilmington
Pg.164  John Duncan            0000,1000,1  - 0000,2000,1
   191  Jeremiah W. Duncan     0120,01      - 0001,3000,1
New Castle
Pg.248  Hannah Duncan          1011,2       - 1011,201
        James Duncan           0010,0000,1  - 0000,0001
Mill Creek
Pg.257  Benjamin W. Duncan     2000,01      - 0100,01
White Clay Creek Twp.
Pg.275  John DUKAN             0111,0001    - 0111,101

1850 New Castle Co. DE Census
Wilmington
Pg.11, #136-143, John DUNCAN 34 IRE laborer
                  Ann 30 IRE
                  Mary 12, Ann 9 IRE
                  Cass (m) 3 DE
                  Patric MAGOLIE 72 IRE
Pg.12, #155-169, Hugh DUNCAN 35 IRE laborer
                  Christiana 34 IRE
                  James 12, Kit (m) 1 IL ("Illinois")
Pg.52, #745-778, Thomas PLUMBLY? 37 DE
                  Sarah 31 DE
                  Elizabeth 10, Ruth A. 8 DE
                  George 7, Thomas 3/12 DE
                  Sarah DUNCAN 60 DE
                  & blacks
                  (MAD: one Sarah Duncan d. 8/1859 New Castle Co. DE, age 72, b. DE, of Lung Infl., on 1860 mortality schedule)
Pg.97, #1426-1473, James DUNCAN 29 IRE carpenter
                  Susan 26 IRE
                  Jane 4, George 1 DE
                  Patric KEANE 32 IRE laborer
                  Bidde (f) 21 IRE
Pg.106, #1545-1597, John DUNCAN 73 MD "gent." $700
                  Elizabeth 76 PA
                  John A. 44 DE merchant $14000
                  Eliza M. 40 MD
                  Hannah 35 MD
                  Mary DIVINE 12 IRE
                  Sarah MANLOVE 25 DE
                  Charles DUNCAN 10 DE
Cantwells Bridge
Pg.169, #3-3, William DUNCAN? 21 DE
                  Sarah CURTIS 32 DE
                  William 12 PA, John L. 8 DE
                  (MAD: Last name written over, may or may not be Duncan)
St.Georges Hundred
Pg.200, #??, Benjamin DENCIN 10 DE MULATTO (not Duncan)
New Castle
Pg.280, #69-69, James DUNCAN 69 DE merchant $1200
                  Margaret 63 PA
                  James Jr. 24 DE fancy stone/store keeper
                  Emma 20 PA
                  Frank 1 DE
Pg.288, #210-210, Hannah DUNCAN 53 DE $800
                  Elisabeth RIGBA 31 DE
                  Margaret LECHLER 27 DE
Mill Creek
Pg.368, #330-335, Benjamine H./Wm.? DUNCAN 48 DE farmer $8200
                  Martha 47 MD
                  Benjamine 10 DE
 

1860 New Castle Co. DE Census
Christiana
Pg.125, #925-812, Joseph GRUBB 64 DE farmer $12,000-$2,500
                  Hannah 60 DE
                  William N?. 25 DE farm laborer
                  Mary 18, Bula (f) 16 DE
                  Thomas DUNCAN 20 IRE farm laborer
                  Phebe ALLEN 16 IRE domestic
Town of New Castle
Pg.195, #329-319, Ferdinand LECHLOR 49 PA coppersmith $500-$2,000
                  Margaret 38 DE
                  Mary 8 DE
                  Hannah DUNCAN 65 DE
                  Wm. LECHLAR 52 DE tinsmith
Pg.198, #366-326, James DUNCAN 34 MD book or stationary $500-$300
                  Emma 30 PA
                  Frank 11 PA
                  Anna 9, Edwin 6 DE
                  Louis 5, George 3 DE
Pg.225, #557-547, James DUNCAN 38 IRE carpenter $0-$25
                  Susan 36 IRE
                  Jane 14, George 11 DE
                  James 8, Mary 5 DE
                  John 2, Margaret 10/12 DE
Mill Creek Hundred
Pg.302, #10-10, Wm. DUNCAN 22 IRE farm hand $0-$0
                  Catharine 25 IRE
                  Mary Ann 3, Andrew 9/12 DE
Pg.316, #98-96, Benj. W. DUNCAN 55 DE farmer $12,000-$1,400
                  Mathia (f) 50 MD
                  Benj. F. 19 DE
                  James CARMELL? 19 PA farm hand
City of Wilmington, Ward 1
Pg.697, #384-401, John DUNCAN 48 IRE laborer $500-$100
                  Ann 40 IRE
                  Len GLATTS (m) 22 DE pattern m.
                  Mary 19 IRE
                  Ann DUNCAN 17 IRE weave factory
                  Catharine 13 DE weave factory
                  Margaret 7 DE
                  Susan M. 4/12 DE
Pg.698, #390-407, Hugh DUNCAN 42 IRE laborer $800-$100
                  Christian (f) 42 IRE
                  James 19, Francis (m) 17 IRE laborers
                  Christopher 11 DE
                  Mary 9, Arthur 4 DE
City of Wilmington, Ward 2
Pg.784, #906-973, Stephen D. DUNCAN 28 NH conductor on RR $10,000-$1,000
                  Serena 23 ME ("Maine")
                  Elizabeth E. 9 MA ("Mass")
                  Ella C. 4 DE
                  Augustus JILLISON 25 ME conductor on RR $5,000-$200
City of Wilmington, Ward 4
Pg.92, #2641-2850, John A. DUNCAN 54 DE Genl. $20,000-$25,000
                  Eliza M. 52 MD (blank) $1,500-$1,200
                  Hannah 40 MD (blank) $1,500-$1,200
                  Richard B. 25 DE merchant $9,000-$4,500
                  Harry B. 15 DE, Elizabeth 12 DE
                  John A. 9 IL, William 7 IL ("Illinois")
                  Catharine WARD 40 IRE domestic
                  Lucinda BYCAK? 45 NJ "N" (black?) "servant (cook)"
                  (MAD: ? 1850 Cook Co. IL census pg.140, J.W. Duncan)
Pg.110, #2764-2991, Fanny CARSON 53 IRE widow $1500-$100
                  John 28 IRE laborer
                  William 75 IRE labor
                  Ann R. WEDON 22 IRE
                  Dennis SULLIVAN 25 IRE laborer
                  Geo. W. JONES 20 Du (?) laborer
                  Joseph HICKEY 18 (blank) Laborer
                  Edward ULKER? 22 ENG machinest
                  Joseph DUSAN 17 PA "A. to machinest"
Pg.159, #3103-3350, Anthony PERRIJOHN 50 DE BLACK laborer $0-$50
                  & family, all BLACK, & others all BLACK
                  Matthew DUNCAN 28 DE BLACK laborer $0-$25
                  Catharine 34 DE BLACK
 

1870 New Castle Co. DE Census (pg.226 and 297 also from Kathy Cawley 2/2002)
Brandywine Hundred, Subdivision 2, P.O. Wilmington
Pg.455, #75-76, CARDEZA, John T. 48 PA physician $8000-$3000
                  Isabella 44 IRE keeping house, parents of foreign birth
                  COULBEC?, John 5 PA at home
                  CUNNINGHAM, Sallie 17 PA at home
                  DUNCAN, Thomas (m) 21 IRE house servant, parents of foreign birth
Mill Creek Hundred, Subdivision 4, P.O. Pleasant Hill
Pg.575, #246-231, DUNCAN, William 35 IRE farm laborer $0-$200, parents of foreign birth
                  Catherine 35 IRE keeps house, parents of foreign birth
                  Mary A. 12, Andrew 10, Edward 7 DE attends school, parents of foreign birth
                  Catherine 5 DE at home, parents of foreign birth
                  William J. 6/12 DE b.Dec. at home, parents of foreign birth
Pg.583, #373-355, DUNCAN, Benjamin F. 29 DE farmer $12,000-$300
                  Martha 65 MD keeps house
                  HUNT, Thomas 64 ENG farm laborer, parents of foreign birth
                  McDONALD, Edward 45 NJ farm laborer
                  (MAD: ages as given)
Town of New Castle, Subdivision 6
Pg.602, #26-26, McGARRITY, Mary 51 IRE keeping house $0-$105, parents of foreign birth
                  William 22 DE works in cotton mill, parents of foreign birth
                  Maggie 20 DE without occupation, parents of foreign birth
                  Kate 17 DE works in cotton mill, parents of foreign birth
                  DUNCAN, Mary 7 DE at home, parents of foreign birth
                  ROGERS, Bridget 26 IRE works in mill, parents of foreign birth
                  McGARRY, Anna 28 IRE works in mill, parents of foreign birth
                  (MAD: spelling as given)
Pg.614, #199-203, DUNCAN, James 50 IRE carpenter $0-$400, parents of foreign birth
                  Susan 46 IRE keeping house, parents of foreign birth
                  George W. 20 DE carpenter, parents of foreign birth
                  James 18 DE plasterer app. (not parents of foreign birth)
                  Mary E. 16, John 13 DE at home (not parents of foreign birth)
                  Maggie (f) 11, Agnes 4 DE at home (not parents of foreign birth)
                  McPIKE, Mary 22 DE works in cotton mill, parents of foreign birth
New Castle Hundred, Subdivision 6
Pg.641, #218-213, JACKSON, Samuel 34 DE farmer $0-$1800, father of foreign birth
                  Anna M. 28 DE keeping house
                  Elizabeth 1 DE at home
                  FOGWELL, Anna 40 MD BLACK domestic
                  RAIN, William 26 MD BLACK works on farm
                  DUNCAN, Elisha (m) 38 MD BLACK works on farm
                  SCOTT, George 13 MD BLACK works on farm
Pg.641, #219-214, CANN, Francis (m) 64 MD farmer $20,000-$2000
                  Anna K. 28 MD keeping house
                  George M.D. 24 MD farmer
                  Fanny L. (f) 20 MD without occupation
                  SCOTT, Henry 30 MD BLACK works on farm
                  DUNCAN, Handy (m) 12 MD BLACK works on farm
                  DUFF, Susan 35 MD BLACK domestic
                  GOLDBERRY, Ellen F. 10 MD BLACK at home
Wilmington, Subdivision 28
Pg.35, #451-502, DUNCON, Chrissey (f) 54 PA keeping house $0-$0, father of foreign birth
                  LANG, Lizzie 25 PA at home, parents of foreign birth
                  MILLER, Barbery 20 PA at home (not parents of foreign birth)
                  MYERS, Ida 24 MD at home, parents of foreign birth
Pg.60, #773-856, DUNCAN, James 28 IRE laborer $0-$0, parents of foreign birth
                  Mary 22 DE keeping house, parents of foreign birth
                  Francis (m) 5 DE at home, father of foreign birth
                  Ann 2 DE at home, father of foreign birth
                  Mary 4/12 DE b.Apr., father of foreign birth
Wilmington, Subdivision 25
Pg.118, #497-555, JACK, Henry 50 IRE laborer $2000-$200, parents of foreign birth
                  Elizabeth 43 IRE keeps house, parents of foreign birth
                  Anna 15, William H. 13 DE at home, parents of foreign birth
                  Mary J. 11, Margaret 8 DE at home, parents of foreign birth
                  Elizabeth 5 DE at home, parents of foreign birth
                  DUNCAN, Miller (m) 25 SCT ship machinest, parents of foreign birth
Wilmington, Subdivision 26
Pg.150, #939-1062, LEONARD, James 35 MD BLACK laborer $0-$0
                  Magaret 28 PA BLACK keeps house
                  Lizzie 4 MD BLACK at home
                  Henry 30 MD BLACK laborer
                  TAYLOR, Joseph 25 MD BLACK laborer
                  JOHNSON, Robert 28 VA BLACK laborer
                  BURKETT, John 25 MD BLACK laborer
                  BIRD, Elijah 22 MD BLACK laborer
                  Frances (m) 54 MD BLACK laborer
                  Rachel 52 MD BLACK at home
                  DUNCAN, Elisha (m) 50 MD BLACK laborer
                  Littleton (m) 17 MD BLACK laborer
                  Handy (m) 14 MD BLACK laborer
                  GRIER, Solomon 60 DE BLACK laborer
                  TUCKER, Catherine 18 VA BLACK at home
                  WILSON, Hester (f) 50 DE BLACK lives out
                  Lizzie 1 DE BLACK at home
Pg.151, #953-1076, TAPPEN, George 64 DE (white) grocer $0-$700
                  Julia 52 NJ keeps house, father of foreign birth
                  George 20 DE crack Body? Cneker?
                  Ella 18 DE dress maker
                  Mary 16 DE at home
                  John 15 DE clerk
                  Casper 12 DE at home
                  DUNCAN, Richard 35 DE (white) clerk
                  SNITCHER, Kennard? (m) 32 DE (white) brakesman
                  BLACK, Francis (m) 22 DE (white) brakesman
                  KELLY, Patrick 33 IRE moulder, parents of foreign birth
Pg.152, #953-1076 (Twp.pg.138) duplicate of above pg.151
Wilmington, Subdivision 25
Pg.226, #547-548, DUNCAN, John (f) 31 IRE works in Mineco? Farm? $0-$0, parents of foreign birth
                  Sarah (m) 27 IRE keeps house, parents of foreign birth
Pg.285, #1420-1452, JONES, Charles R. 26 DE Morocco? factor $7500-$7500
                  Mary A. 24 DE keeping house
                  DUNCAN, Mary 25 DE house domestic, parents of foreign birth
                  ATKINSON, Robert 35 PA gravel roofer $0-$1000
Pg.297, #1592-1625, DUNCAN, John 55 IRE lborer $1000-$200, parents of foreign birth
                  Ann 54 IRE keeping house, parents of foreign birth
                  Margaret 17 DE works in morroco fact., parents of foreign birth
                  Matild (f) 11 DE at home, parents of foreign birth
Pg.297, #1596-1629, DUNCAN, Christian (f) 53 IRE keeps house $1000-$200, parents of foreign birth
                  Francis (m) 25 IRE laborer to box gr. $0-$0, parents of foreign birth
                  Aurthur (m) 13 DE at home, parents of foreign birth
Pg.302, #1666-1701, DUNCAN, Stephen D. 49 NH R.R. Contractor $0-$0
                  Serina (f) 42 ME ("Maine") keeps house
                  Elizabeth 18 MA ("Massachusetts") at home
                  Millie (f) 14 DE at home
                  Emma 10 DE at home
Wilmington, Subdivision 1
Pg.350, #580-641, DUNCAN, Hannah (f) 48 MD keeping house $10,000-$20,000
                  Eliza (f) 58 MD keeping house $10,000-$20,000
                  Elizabeth 22 DE at home $0-$5000
                  MULDOON, Mary 48 IRE domestic servant, parents of foreign birth
                  STARK, Annie 23 IRE domestic servant, parents of foreign birth
 

ESTATE RECORDS

New Castle Co. DE Will Book K (FHL film 6,539)
      K-21: 22 Feb. 1771, will of James (X) Philips Senr of Mill Creek Hundred in Co. of Newcastle on Delaware, yeoman, far advanced years and low state of health; to three of my grandchildren, to wit, my son William son James Philips my daughter Esthers son James Dixson and to my daughter Sarahs son James Young, certain tract of land containing 616 acres lying in VA government as divided by law? porvel? in the year 1768, to wit, to James Philips afs. one lot lying at west end of sd land containing 236 acres; to James Dixon afsd one lot lying in middle of afsd. tract containing 190 acres; one other lot being east end of afsd. tract I give to my daughter Sarah Young during her natural life nothwithstanding anything heretofore mentioned to the contrary and at her decease to her son James Young afsd, containing 190 acres; to my daus. Esther Dixson and Sarah Young, 100 lbs, that is 50 lbs to each of them to be paid to them by my son William Phillips within 3 years after my decease, which legacees with what they have already had shall be then fully equal?; to my dau. Elizabeth Pryor; to my granddaughter Hannah Pryor; the remainder to my only son William. Appoint my only son William sole executor. Wit. David Hollingsworth, Philip Dixson, Jacob? Tharples. Proved 23 April 1772.
 

Will of [Rev.] Henry White, filed in New Castle Co. DE (complete transcription from Becky Hobson 9/2003; MAD's extract; she has a copy of the will, handed down in her family)
      (Rebecca Hobson note: the will was probated in 1859 in New Castle Co. DE where Rev. Henry White lived with his son-in-law Benjamin Peters and daughter Anne. He was originally from Accomack Co. VA as was his sister, James Duncan's mother. The land for James Duncan is in Worcester / Wicomico Co. MD around Powellville / Whiton area where he also had land that formerly belonged to Mary G. "Polly" Dennis, daughter of Valentine Dennis and wife of Rev. Henry White's son William Matthew White. The complete text of Rev. Henry White's will is posted on the following website, under Delaware, New Castle Co., wills: http://www.pa-roots.com/cgi-bin/data/newcastledewill.cgi?read=9
      Will dated 25 Jan. 1856 of Henry White of New Castle Co. DE, preacher of Gospel in Methodist Episcopal Church; (1) to my grandsons Edward White and King Valentine Dennis White as tenants in common, my lands formerly of ---- Davis where my nephew James Duncan now lives in Worcester Co. MD, James Duncan to retain possession until youngest of grandsons is 21 and pay half the sale of corn to them or their guardians; (2) to granddau. Sally Elizabeth White and grandson John D. White (both under 21) as tenants in common, lands in Worcester Co. MD, land conveyed to me by Robert Given & wife, and adjoining land formerly devised by Valentine Dennis, father of Mary, wife of William M. White, to said Mary and then conveyed to me, and William M. White and wife Mary may live on the Givens land free of rent for life; (3) my son John F.J. (?) White owes me two obligations dated Sept. 21, 1847, $3792.90 and $2241, with interest, the first obligation released and 1/4 the second obligation released, the 3/4 part to be paid equally to my three grandchildren, children of my decd. dau. Elizabeth R. McClannahan, viz, John Henry, Yal?tonn and Sarah Anne, all under 21, but not to go to their father; if my son John F.J. White charges my said grandchildren for anything previous to the death of their grandmother Lucy McClaninahan (MAD: sic), that charge to be deducted from the above; (4) to my dau. Ann B. Peters, wife of Benjamin Peters, my land in New Castle Co. DE, she to pay $100 to Parents Missionary Society of Methodist Episcopal Church, and $400 to trustees of Methodist Episcopal Church in Village of Christiana, New Castle Co., to help build a new church, and pay $2100.00 to my three named grandchildren, children of said Elizabeth R. McClannahan, in 3 installments; (5) by deed of manumission 11 March 1852, recorded New Castle Co. DE Book K, Vol.6, pg.65, I have manumitted upon their becoming 21, my two slaves (H?)enry and Lucy, children of my colored woman Kisten, I give to my dau. Ann B. Peters their unexpired term of service, Henry's to expire on 15 Oct. 1863, and Lucy's on 15 Feb. 1869; (6) to my dau. Ann B. Peters my wearing apparel, furniture, personal effects, etc. on the farm now occupied by her husband, no inventory to be made; (7) my silver watch to Edward White, son of William M. White; (8) to my grandson William H. White $300; (9) any money owed from my son William M. White to above James Duncan be paid from my estate; (10) any money advanced should be charged to my devisee or legatee's share; (11) residue to my grandchildren, children of William M. White, viz, Sally Elizabeth, John D., Edward and King Valentine Dennis White; (12) appoint my friend Thomast (MAD: sic) Titus executor, or my friends Jacob L. (or S.) Weedin and Cyrus Starn. /s/ Henry White, witness Margaret H. Bates, Geo. Plunkett, David M. Bates.
      Rev. Henry White Obit (from Becky Hobson 9/2003; she has the newspaper clipping handed down in the family)
            Rev. Henry White died at the home of his son-in-law, Benjamin Peters, New Castle, Delaware, October 17, 1856. He was the oldest member of the Philadelphia Conference, which he joined in 1803. He had been the pastor of various Methodist churches in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, and was for many years a merchant at Snow Hill, Worchester, Maryland. He was born in Accomac, Virginia, September 17, 1777. - New York Christian Advocate, 1856 Nov. 13, pg.184. (Becky Hobson: See also Minutes of the M.E. Conferences, 1856-57, pp. 215-17.)
 

REFERENCES FROM OTHER LOCALITIES

Wayne Co. IN Deeds
      4-666/667: 1 Aug. 1843, David Malsby and wife Mary of Wayne Co. IN to John Duncan of City of Wilmington, DE, for $500 paid, sell to said John Duncan land in City of Richmond in Wayne Co. IN, being part of lot No.20 in that part of said city laid out by Jeremiah Cox, ... Pearl Street, north of SE corner of said lot, then along Pearl Street to front street at western boundry of said lot, then along front street ..., with all appurtenances, warrant title. Wit. William Cox. They appeared before William Cox, Notary Public of City of Richmond, 1 Aug. 1843. Recorded Aug. 9, 1843. (FHL film 1,753,346)
      8-636/637: 15 Jan. 1847, John Duncan and wife Elizabeth of City of Wilmington, DE, to John B. Heap of City of Richmond, Wayne Co. IN, for $400 paid, sell real estate, part of a lot in City of Richmond, Wayne Co. IN, part of lot 20 in that part of the city laid out by Jeremiah Cox, beginning on Pearl Street, then ... on Front Street, to the beginning, warrant title. Wit. E.M. Duncan, Thos. McDowell. 15 Jan. 1847, John Duncan and wife Elizabeth appeared before Thomas McDowell, Notary Public of DE, in New Castle Co. DE. Recorded Feb. 23, 1847. (FHL film 1,753,568)
 

Harford Co. MD Deeds
      HD 19-146: 10 June 1836, John Duncan of City of Wilmington [New Castle Co.], DE, and wife Elizabeth to Thomas W. Preston of Harford Co. MD, $360, "Abbotts Forrest" being part of "Hanson's Lot", 60 acres, being the part that John, Charlotte, Sarah, Harriet and Lucinda Day took by descend from their mother Sarah Day formerly Sarah Hanson, late wife of Joshua Day of Harford Co. now decd, which they deeded to Duncan on 21 June 1826, rec. Liber HD #10 folio 1 &c; wit. Mary McDowell, M.M. Douch?; ack. in Delaware Dist. Court. (FHL film 14,110)
      HD 22-252: 26 Feb. 1839, John Duncan, of City of Wilmington, Newcastle Co. DE, and wife Elizabeth, to Jacob Michael of Harford Co. MD, for $700, lot 1, "Sophias Dairy or the Dairy Enlarged" adj. George Presbury's land, 13-1/2 acres, and lot 2, adj. George Dresbury, 2 acres, which William McCall of Harford Co. by 2 deeds, both 14 Aug. 1817, deeded to John Duncan; wit. Wm. McDowell, N.G. Williamson; registered Wilmington, DE. (FHL film 14,111)
      HD 22-253: 18 March 1839, John Duncan, of City of Wilmington, Newcastle Co. DE, and wife Elizabeth, to Jacob Michael of Harford Co. MD, for $160, lot adj. Church Roads (no acres), being the same premises purchased of George Dresbury Esq., part of "Millers Forest"; wit. Wm. McDowell, N.G. Williamson; registered Wilmington, DE. (FHL film 14,111)
 

Allegheny Co. PA Deed (SLC 9/29/2011)
      45-202/204: 6 May 1833, Collins Stevenson Esq. of Wilmington, Delaware, attorney at law, of first part, Eliza Duncan of City of Philadelphia single woman of second part, and John S. Riddle merchant of City of Philadelphia of third part; whereas a marriage is intended between said Collins Stevenson and Eliza Duncan, and Eliza is possessed of certain property, more particularly $8000 bequeathed to her by the will of her decd. mother Jane Duncan, and it has been agreed to settle the estate of Eliza Duncan with the consent of Collin Stevenson; Now Eliza Duncan in consideration of the intended marriage and $1 paid by John S. Riddle, transfer to said John S. Riddle all the estate of said Eliza Duncan real and personal and mixed whatsoever to the said John S. Riddle in trust, he to pay the rents etc. to the said Eliza Duncan while sole and after her marriage shall pay the same to Eliza Duncan during her coverture, and if Eliza Duncan shall survive her intended husband then John S. Riddle shall convey the real and personal estate to said Eliza Duncan, and if Eliza Duncan shall not survive her intended husband, then John S. Riddle shall convey the said real and personal estate to the child or children of said Collin Stevenson and Eliza his wife in equal proportion, but in default of children, then convey the real and personal estate to whomever Eliza Duncan named in her will, or to whoever would be entitled if she died intestate. /s/ Collin Stevenson, Eliza Duncan, Jno. S. Riddle. Wit. John Beans, Paul Rielly for Jno. S. Riddle; Margaret Higgins, Richd. H. Bayard for Collin Stevenson and Eliza Duncan. 6 May 1833, Collins Stevens and Eliza Duncan appeared before Richard H. Bayard, Mayor of City of Wilmington; 6 May 1833, John S. Riddle appeared before John Binns, Alderman of City of Philadelphia. Recorded July 30, 1833. (MAD: Wilmington, New Castle Co. DE) (FHL film 1,497,878; SLC 9/29/2011)
 

Westmoreland Co. PA Deed (FHL film 929,177; SLC 9/19/2012 and 6/9/2008; MAD: spelling varies)
      33-329: Heading: Agreement, Bridget Donnally and Hugh Duncan. Agreement made 4 July 1851, Biddy Donnally widow of John Donnally late of Derry Twp, Westmoreland Co. PA decd, and Hugh Duncan of Wilmington, DE, that Duncan agrees to bring his family and occupy the premises now occupied by Biddy and keep her the said Biddy in good food, clothing, fuel, house room and other conveniences for her life, and provide one cow for use of Biddy if she sees proper, and on her death to have her decently buried according to the Rites of the Catholic Church and also Hugh Duncan agrees to pay the debts of John Donnally decd. or so much as the amounts of personal property in the hands of Wm. Dever executor of said John Donnally decd. will not pay, the debts to be paid as soon as can be done from the date of this agreement, for which consideration Biddy agrees to give Hugh Duncan the premises to occupy to cultivate and improve upon which she now resides, consisting of one hewed log house and 20 acres of land with appurtenances adj. lands of Peter A. Beehany, Joseph Anderson & others, and at the death of Biddy, Hugh Duncan is to be absolute owner of the premises and owner of all personal property Biddy may have at the time of her death. If Biddy is not satisfied living in the house with Duncan, he is to furnish or build an addition for her to occupy on the same premises. If Biddy should receive the $200 or more from the estate of Andrew Donnally decd. she is to pay it towards the debts of John Donnally, if all the money is applied, Duncan is to pay Biddy $50 as soon after all the debts is paid as practicable. If Duncan pays money or debts of John Donnally decd. and anything should arise by which Duncan is deprived of the benefit of the property he should have his money refunded reasonable rent off for occupancy, if he fails in any part of this agreement he is to forfeit his rights to inherit at the death of Biddy. /s/ Biddy (X) Donnally, Hugh (X) Duncan. Wit. James Rutledge, William Diver, James Ampfrey?. Ack. 4 July 1851 before James Rutledge, J.P. Recorded Dec. 8, 1851. (FHL film 929,177)
 

Frederick Co. VA Deed (FHL film 31,374)
      14-329: 7 June 1777, Warner Washington to Wm. Phillips of Newcastle Co. DE, £1,029.17.6, 283 acres adj. Isaac Larue.
 

Loudoun Co. VA Deed (FHL film 32,306)
      T-1: 4 March 1791, Joshua (+) Duncan Jr. and wife Ruth (examined at home) of Loudoun Co. VA to Edward Lloyd late of State of Maryland, 75 lbs, 62 acres on south side of Beaver Dam run, part of a larger tract granted to James Young by his grandfather James Philips Senr, late of Newcastle in Delaware, and conveyed to said Joshua Duncan Junior by said James Young and John Duncan and Joshua Duncan Sr. by their deed 8 Feb. 1787 and recorded in Loudoun Co. (MAD: no deed found), beg. original line of the whole tract, corner lately made for John Oneale, thence with original line now Frewlon? Tripletts, ... SS of Beaver Dam Run, corner to Lovell Jackson and lately made a corner to the lott which John ONeale purchased of said Joshua Duncan, thence with said ONeales line ... Wit. Jos. Lane, Simon Triplett, Joseph Garrett.
 

HISTORIES before 1923

1883 "Historical and biographical encyclopedia of Delaware" by James M. McCarter, pub. Wilmington: Aldine Pub. and Engraving Co., 1883 (FHL film 1,321,407 item 1; SLC 6/10/2008)
      Pg.258: DUNCAN, JOHN A., late President of the National Bank of Wilmington and Brandywine, was born in Wilmington, April 10, 1805. He was the second son of John and Elizabeth (Woolston) Duncan. John Duncan was by vocation a farmer. After the birth of John A., he removed to Baltimore and engaged in the carriage business. He was afterwards a successful agriculturist in Harford county [MD] for many years. In the latter part of his life he returned to Wilmington, where he died, September 30, 1852, aged seventy-six years. His father, also named John Duncan, was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, and came to America prior to the Revolutionary war. He married a Miss Corner of Baltimore, and was a prosperous farmer on the eastern shore of Maryland, leaving at his death quite a large family. Several of his descendants now reside at Cincinnati, Ohio. The subject of this sketch was the second son in a family of five children, the eldest of whom was Benjamin, a farmer of Mill Creek hundred, near Brandywine Springs. He died in March, 1870, leaving one son, B. Frank Duncan. After John A., the younger children of the family were, Jeremiah W., Elizabeth M. and Hannah. John A. Duncan received a good English education. His parents were members of the Society of Friends and he was brought up in that faith. He was naturally very active and enterprising, and early sought a thorough acquaintance with business as a clerk in the hardware store of Newlin and Woolston, who occupied the same building, 214 Market street, in which his nephews now continue the business. He was here engaged for a number of years till, in 1830, in partnership with his brother, Jeremiah W. Duncan, he purchased the business of the above firm. The brothers were successful and continued together several years, when Jeremiah W. withdrew, and Mr. John A. Duncan continued the business till 1860, when he retired. But full of public spirit he was actively interested, also, during all these years, in many enterprises for the general good. He was for many years a director in the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad, and also in the Delaware Railroad. He was a director in the New Castle county Mutual Fire Insurance Company; in the Wilmington Savings Fund; and also in the National Bank of Wilmington and Brandywine, of which he was President at the time of his death and for a number of years previous. He was one of the founders of the Wilmington Coal Gas Company, in 1851, and was its first Secretary, holding this office during the remainder of his life, and also that of Treasurer from 1852. He was one of the original incorporators of the Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery, and was a member and Treasurer of a whaling company, besides being connected with many other enterprises. In all these multitudinous duties his consummate ability shone conspicuously, while his character commanded the entire respect and confidence of all his associates. He was regarded with affection and admiration by all who came within his circle of acquaintance, and his death was an occasion of the profoundest sorrow. In politics he was a member of the Republican party, and was twice a member of the Legislature on that ticket, serving his constituents in the very able and thoroughly business-like manner that characterized him in whatever he undertook. He was never married. His death occurred August 5, 1868. (MAD: Wilmington, New Castle Co. DE; John Duncan and Margery Corner m. May 25, 1776, Talbot Co. MD; Cincinnati, Hamilton Co. OH)
      Pg.312: DUNCAN, JEREMIAH WOOLSTON, deceased, was born in Baltimore, Md., July 21, 1810, and was the third son of John and Elizabeth (Woolston) Duncan, of whose family an account is giving in a preceding sketch. He received, in common with all the other members of his father's family, a good English education, but his active and enterprizing nature early asserted itself, and while still but a boy in years, he proceeded of his own volition to Philadelphia, where he became a clerk in a hardware store, remaining till he was twenty years of age. He then went into partnership, in Wilmington, with his brother, John A. Duncan, in the hardware business. In 1830 he withdrew from the firm and went into the lumber business with Baudy Simmons and Company, of Wilmington. He afterwards retired, also, from this firm and went into the West India trade and wholesale grocery business, in partnership with Matthew and Andrew Carnahan, in the same place. He next erected a steam saw mill on the "Old Ferry" property. In 1850 he removed to Chicago, where he engaged extensively in the lumber business. He owned large tracts of land in Michigan, near the straits of Mackinaw, and the town of Duncan, in that vicinity, was named in his honor. But the life he now led subjected him to frequent and severe exposures, and carried away by his activity and energy, he paid too little regard to his health. It thus happened that in the prime of his vigorous and most valuable life he contracted a fatal sickness. He returned to Wilmington and died, December 31, 1854. Mr. Duncan was a man highly respected in all his wide circle of acquaintance, and warmly regarded among his friends. His activity and energy were remarkable, and the results proportionate. He married, in 1833, Mrs. Elizabeth S., widow of Samuel Woolston, and daughter of David Brinton. She died in 1859. Their children were, Richard B.; Charles, (deceased); Henry B.; John A.; William R., and Elizabeth Duncan. (MAD: Wilmington, New Castle Co. DE)
 

1899 "Biographical and genealogical history of the state of Delaware : containing biographical and genealogical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, and many of the early settlers," pub. 1899 by J.M. Runk & Co., two volumes (FHL 1,000,155 and 599,209 item 1; SLC 6/10/2008)
      Pg.575-576: GEORGE W. DUNCAN, Port Penn, Del., son of James and Susan (Kelly) Duncan, was born in New Castle, New Castle county, Del., August 18, 1849. His parents were born in Ireland, andwere of Scotch-Irish descent. His father was a native of Tyrone, Ireland, where he was born October 19, 1816, and where he received his early education. James Duncan came to America in a sailing vessel in 1832, and landed in Philadelphia. He learned carpentry under William McArthur, and remained with him until he attained his majority. After working at his trade for several years in Philadelphia, he removed to Wilmington, Del. A few years later he became proprietor of the Green Tree Hotel, at Rising Sun, on the Brandywine creek, and later took charge of the Market Street hotel, on Market street, New Castle. Mr. Duncan relinquished the hotel business after a time, and returned to Wilmington, where he resumed his trade, and carried it on for eight years. In 1857 he went back to New Castle and helped in the construction of the county jail. In 1858 he was employed on Fort Delaware under General Newton, and was the last workman discharged. His work there done, he once more made New Castle his home, and resided there, actively engaged all the while, until his death, October 1, 1896. He was a highly respected citizen, was well posted on the leading questions of the day, and was remarkably well versed in Bible history. He was a member of the A.F. and A.M. Mr. Duncan's first vote was cast in 1840 for Van Buren, and he was always afterwards a consistent Democrat and an able exponent of the party's principles. It was a matter of much regret to him that he could not live to vote for W.J. Bryan ("the poor man's candidate," he delighted in calling him) for president, in 1896. James Duncan was married at the United States hotel, in Wilmington, to Susan, daughter of James and Mary Kelly, of Frankford. Mrs. Duncan was born in Donegal, Ireland. They had nine children: I. Jane (Mrs. Henry McPike); II. Maggie, died young; III. George W.; IV. James, plasterer, died in 1895; V. Mary, died in 1882; VI. John, plasterer, of New Castle; VII. Maggie; VIII. William, brickmason; IX. Agnes, at home. Mrs. Duncan is still living at New Castle. Mr. Duncan was in his early life a Presbyterian, but later became a member of the Catholic church. His body was buried in St. Peter's R.C. churchyard, New Castle.
            George W. Duncan was educated in the public schools of Wilmington and New Castle, in the latter by W.F. Lane. He early secured employment and worked first for the P., W. & B.R.R. for a short time. At the age of seventeen he shipped as a sailor on the revenue cutter "W.H. Seward." After eighteen months trial, he gave up a sea-faring life, and learned carpentry under Capt. G.H. Jameson, with whom he remained until he was twenty-one years of age, after which he continued for 18 months to work at his trade. In 1879 he obtained a berth on the receiving ship "Frankfort," at Newport News navy yard, and was afterward transferred to the tug-boat "Fortuna." On this vessel, however, he did not remain long, but returned to his trade, and continued at it until 1885. In that year he was appointed by Charles S. Fairchild, secretary of the treasury, as keeper of the Front Range light-house at Port Penn. He still retains that position, which he has filled to the greatest satisfaction of the government and of sea-faring people. ... Democratic party.
            On October 27, 1870, George W. Duncan was married to Annie P., daughter of James and Emma (Chase) Duncan, of New Castle. Their children are: I. Thomas P., inspector of dredges in the Delaware river; II. Alfred, died young; III. Emma (Mrs. John Gam), of Augustine Pier; IV. George, at home; V. Malloy, died young; VI. Susan A.; VII. William Herbert; VIII. James; IX. Irwin S.B.; X. Wiliam Horsey, died in 1882.
      Pg.1335: JEREMIAH WOOLSTON DUNCAN, deceased, was born in Baltimore, MD, July 21, 1810, and was the third son of John and Elizabeth (Woolston) Duncan. He received a good English education, but his active and enterprising nature early asserted itself, and while a boy he proceeded of his own volition to Philadelphia, where he became a clerk in a hardware store, remaining till he was twenty years of age. He then went into partnership, in Wilmington, with his brother, John A. Duncan, in the hardware business. In 1830 he withdrew from the firm and went into the lumber business with Baudy Simmons & Company, of Wilmington. Later he went into the West India trade and wholesale grocery business, in partnership with Matthew and Andrew Carnahan.
            Mr. Duncan next erected a steam saw mill on the "Old Ferry" property. Removing to Chicago in 1850, he engaged extensively in the lumber business, owning large tracts of land in Michigan, near the straits of Mackinaw. The town of Duncan, in that vicinity, was named in his honor. Exposed to severe cold in his business pursuit, he brought on poor health, and he abandoned the lumber business, returning to Wilmington, where he died, December 31, 1854.
            Jeremiah Woolston Duncan was a man highly respected in all his wide circle of acquaintance, and warmly regarded among his friends. His activity and energy were remarkable and the results proportionate. He was married, in 1833, to Mrs. Elizabeth S., widow of Samuel Woolston, and daughter of David Brinton. She died in 1859. Their children were: I. Richard B.; II. Charles; III. Henry B.; IV. John A.; V. William R.; VI. Elizabeth. (MAD: Wilmington, New Castle Co. DE)
 

OTHER RECORDS

Monthly Meeting Records, 1740-1943, Society of Friends, Wilmington Monthly Meeting; from original records in the Friends Historical Library at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania and Department of Friends Records in Philadelphia (FHL film 441,417; from Louis Boone 9/1984)
      George Duncan signed for Daniel Hall to move from Chester MM (Delaware) to Duck Creek (Maryland) 1739. (LB: may have moved to NY?)
      George Duncan signed something for Thomas Brown, 1718-19 (LB: no explanation of what was signed).
      John Duncan from Abington MM (Bucks Co. PA) (LB: no date, about 1718).
      John and Elizabeth Duncan, 12-10-1807, Elizabeth Duncan to Baltimore (MD) MM.
      Elizabeth Duncan acknowledged for marriage to one not a member, dated Wilmington, 6-18-1807.
      Elizabeth Duncan from Deer Creek, 2 Nov. 1829.
      Elizabeth Duncan from Cecil MM, 8 month 1832, dec'd 3 month, 7th day, 1836.
      Elizabeth Duncan, died 11/13/1851 Wilmington.
 

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