Duncans in Macoupin Co. IL

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

Last revised February 5, 2014

MACOUPIN CO. IL
Formed 1829 from Madison, Greene
 

CENSUS RECORDS

1830 Macoupin Co. IL Census
       No Duncan indexed

1840 Macoupin Co. IL Census
Pg.32  John Duncan           2111,1001  - 0011,001
   39  Nathan Duncan         1112,001   - 1200,1
   60  Thomas S. Dinkin      0000,01    - 1000,01
   61  William T. Duncan     1000,01    - 1100,1

1850 Macoupin Co. IL Census (each page starts #1)
Taken 9/18/1850
Pg.214, #2, Wm. DUNCAN 40 KY farmer $1200
                  Clamentine 28 KY
                  Julian 16, Jas. L. 14, Ellen 11 IL
                  Emeline 8, Martha L. 1 IL
                  (MAD: William Duncan mar. Clementine French 2/3/1830 Morgan Co. IL)
Taken 10/11/1850
Pg.245, #6, Thomas DINKIN 40 NC farmer $100
                  Keaton (f) 50 NC
                  Elizabeth 13 IL
Twp.8N Range 6W, taken 10/29/1850
Pg.312, #2, Abraham DUNCAN 25 IN farmer $1600
                  Margret 21 IN
                  Marth Jane 4, Mary An 2 IL
                  G.A. (m) 7/12 IL
                  (MAD: definitely "Abraham", probably should be Absalom Duncan who mar. Margaret Kinder 12/15/1842; one Charlotte Duncan mar. Peter Kinder 3/8/1833)
Taken 10/30/1850
Pg.313, #7, William DUNCAN 28 NC farmer $0
                  Sarah E. 22 IN
                  D.W. (m) 2 IL
                  (MAD: William Duncan mar. Sarah E. Farrar 8/23/1847; 1860 Montgomery Co. IL census)
Pg.313, #8, Andr. T. DUNCAN 31 NC farmer $0
                  Sarah 26 IL
                  Wesley 7, Caroline 3, Lewis 11/12 IL
                  (MAD: Andrew Duncan mar. Sarah Stricklin 2/18/1840)
Pg.314, #6, Absalem DUNCAN 29 IN farmer $0
                  Patience 22 IL
                  Silvister 5, Thom. M. 3 IL
                  Mary Ann 3, B.J. (m) 5/12 IL
                  (MAD: son of Nathan Duncan; Absolom Duncan mar. Patience Cook 3/26/1843 Gallatin Co. IL)
Pg.314+, #5, John DUNCAN 63 NC farmer $400
                  Ulaann 58 NC
                  William A. 23 IN
                  D.A. (m) 15, A.Y. (m) 12 IL
                  (MAD: from Lincoln Co. NC, wife Uley Killion; Parke Co. IN deed 2-416 in 1835, John Duncan and wife Uley of Maccoupin Co. IL sold land in Penn Twp., Parke Co. IN, to Aaron Maris of Orange Co. IN, wit. John Wilson, Abel Prichard.)
Twp.8N Range 6W, taken 11/5/1850
Pg.322, #3, Nathan DUNCAN 51 NC farmer $1000
                  Elizabeth 47 NC
                  John 24 IN miller, Nancy 20 IN
                  George 17, Andre J. (m) 15 IL
                  William 7, Elizabeth 6 IL
                  Angeline 4, Louisa 2 IL
                  (MAD: from Lincoln Co. NC; ? 1820 Jackson Co. IN census or 1830 Parke Co. IN census)
Pg.322+, #6, Franklin DUNCAN 32 NC farmer $0
                  Elizabeth 27 IN
                  Mary 9, G.W. (m) 7 IL
                  John 5, Sarah 2 IL
                  (MAD: Franklin Duncan mar. Elizabeth Broadhead 10/8/1840 Madison Co. IL; 1840 Madison Co. IL census)
Twp.7&8
Pg.327, #5-5, E.J. BLEVENS (m) 26 KY farmer $400
                  Lucinda 24 IN
                  Nathan 5, Sarah 3, John 5/12 IL
                  (MAD: Elisha J. Blevins mar. Lucinda Duncan 3/30/1843)
Twp.8N Range 6W, taken 11/13/1850
Pg.327, #6, Elizabeth DUNCAN 45 NC (blank) $0
                  Moses 20 NC farmer, Elizabeth 18 NC
                  Malinda 16, John 10, Caroline 7 IL
                  (MAD: widow of Absalom C. Duncan; her father Absolum Duncan Sr. of Lincoln Co. NC; 1840 Madison Co. IL census; Moses Duncan mar. Lucretia Rodgers, both of age, 10/28/1851, ?? see Lucretia & children in 1860 Jackson Co. IL census)
Pg.327+, #1, Nathan DUNCAN 26 NC farmer $400
                  Catharine 18 IL
                  (MAD: Nathan Duncan mar. Catharine Blevins 10/5/1848; 1870 Montgomery Co. IL census)
Pg.328, #1, Rufus DUNCAN 22 IN farmer $80
                  Lucia 19 IL
                  Mariah 1 IL
                  (MAD: Rufus Duncan mar. Lucia Tindell 2/6/1849 Montgomery Co. IL)
 

1860 Macoupin Co. IL Census (part from Linda Curtis 10/1988)
Twp.11 Range 6, P.O. Nilwood
Pg.303, #422-437, Thomas DUNCAN 35 TN farmer $2400-700
                  Elizabeth 23 TN
                  Martha 2 IL, Mary 7/12 IL
                  James SHARP 14 IN
Pg.307, #451-486, Thomas KING 27 KY $800-400
                  Achsah 25 TN
                  Susan 5 IL, Sarah 2 IL
Pg.307, #452-467, Jesse DUNCAN 30 TN farmer $3000-400
                  Teleanna (sic) 27 TN
                  Eliza 6 TN, Sarah 5 TN
Twp.12 Range 6, P.O. Girard
Pg.319, #536-551, James DUNCAN 30 TN farmer $2800-650
                  Abigail 22 TN
                  Allen 1 IL
                  James 70 TN $100-300
                  John KITZMILLER 17 TN laborer
                  (MAD: James M. Duncan mar. Abigale Profit, both of age, 3/25/1858)
Twp.9 Range 6, P.O. Clyde
Pg.348, #737-750, William DUNCAN 37 NJ farmer $4500-$1708
                  Ann 36 NJ
                  John 16, Mary 14, William 11 NJ
                  Johnson 9, Stephana (f) 5 NJ
                  (MAD: 1850 Middlesex Co. NJ census)
Twp.8 Range 6
Pg.362, #836-846, John DUNCAN 35 IND postmaster $200-$150
                  Nancy 20 OH (not mar/in/year, but no ch.)
                  (MAD: John Duncan mar. Nancy Jane Jones 3/25/1860)
Twp.8 Range 6, P.O. Gillespie
Pg.372, #905-914, Absalom DUNCAN 39 NC $1400-$200
                  Patience 35 IL
                  Sylvester 16, Thomas 15, Mary 12 IL
                  Benjamin 10, Joel 8 IL
                  Uly (f) 6, William 3 IL
                  (MAD: Joel L. Duncan of Harrisburg, Saline Co. IL, age 27, b. Macoupin Co. IL, son of Absolem R. Duncan and Patience Cook, mar. Harriet A. Ingram 9/29/1880 Saline Co. IL; Thomas M. Duncan of Harrisburg, Saline Co. IL, 36 IL son of Abraham R. Duncan and Patience Cook, mar. 2nd Margaret Scott Duncan, 31 IL dau. of James W. Scott, 12/24/1882 Saline Co. IL)
Pg.372, #907-916, Andrew DUNCAN 40 NC $0-300
                  Sarah 36 IL
                  Wesly 19, Caroline 15 IL
                  John 11 IL deaf & dumb
                  Louis 9, Harriett 7, Asa (m) 2 IL
                  (MAD: 1870 Montgomery Co. IL census)
Pg.373, #913-922, Nathan DUNCAN 62 NC $2800-658
                  Elizabeth 58 NC
                  Andrew 23, George 25 IL
                  Elizabeth 19, William 16 IL
                               (MAD: ? George Duncan in 1870 Montgomery Co. IL census)
P.O. Staunton
Pg.502, #1879-1850, Daniel DUNCAN 25 TN $0-300
                  Susan 21 IL
                  Luella 3/12 IL
                  Ula (f) 68 NC
                  William 33 IL idiotic
                  Michael MANGERS 31 LUX. clerk $50-0
                  (MAD: Daniel A. Duncan mar. Susan Vinson, both of age, 9/17/1856)
Twp.10 Range 6, P.O. Shaws Point
Pg.557, #188-184, Franklin DUNCAN 41 NC $3200-$707
                  George 16, John 15, Sarah 12 IL
                  Margaret 5, Harvey 18 IL
Twp.11 Range 8, P.O. Hoover's Point
Pg.143, #1048-997, William T. DUNCAN 52 KY farmer $4200-481
                  Clementena 48 KY
                  James 23, Emiline 18 IL
                  Lucinda 11, Nancy 8 IL
                  Elizabeth 4, Mary M. 3 IL

1870 Macoupin Co. IL Census
Twp.8 Range 6, P.O. Clyde
Pg.28, #119-120, DUNCAN, Nathan 71 TN farmer $5200-$500
                  Lavina 67 NC keeping house
                  William 26 IL works on farm
                  Charles 17 IL works on farm
Pg.28, #123-124, DUNCAN, Franklin 52 NC farmer $4400-$400
                  Mary 40 KY keeping house
                  Sarah 15 IL none
Pg.30, #125-126, DUNCAN, Geo. W. 27 IL farmer $0-$300
                  Margaret 27 IL keeping house
                  Edward 5, Nancy 2 IL
                  (MAD: Geo. W. indexed as age 37)
Pg.30, #126-127, DUNCAN, Jno. T. 25 IL farmer $0-$300
                  Manda 19 IL keeping house
                  Francis (m) 3 IL
                  William 3/12 IL b.April
                  (MAD: Jno. T. indexed as age 23)
Twp.9 Range 6, P.O. Clyde
Pg.39, #97-98, DUNCAN, Ann 45 NJ keeping house $8,250-$1100
                  William 21 NJ works on farm
                  Johnston (m) 19 NY works on farm
                  Susanna 15 NJ none
Twp.11 Range 6, P.O. Nilwood
Pg.54-55, #32-30, DUNCAN, Jesse 42 TN farmer $8000-$1000
                  Telema 38 TN keeping house
                  Eliza J. 15, Sarah F. 12 TN at home
                  DUNCAN, Mary T. 11 IL at home
                  Martha J. 6, Lizzie 3, Joseph P. 1 IL
                  HALE, William 36 TN farm hand
                  (MAD: indexed Isaac Duncan)
Twp.12 Range 6, P.O. Girard
Pg.69, #4-4, DUNCAN, Montraville 26 VA attorney at law $300-$0
                  Maggie 30 IL keeping house
                  Ada (f) 7/12 IL b.Dec.
Pg.74, #95-91, DUNCAN, Thomas 49 TN grocery merchant $2000-$3000
                  Elizabeth 33 IL keeping house
                  Martha M. 13 IL at home
                  Mary E. 10 IL at home
                  Sarah E. 8, Ella B. 4, Laura A. 2 IL
Twp.7 Range 7, P.O. Dorchester
Pg.115, #100-101, DUNCAN, John 51 IRE farmer $1325-$250, parents of foreign birth
                  Mary 55 IRE keeping house, parents of foreign birth
                  Patrick 19 NY works on farm, parents of foreign birth
                  Eliza 12, Mary E. 10 IL, parents of foreign birth
                  John A. 8, Margaret 6 IL, parents of foreign birth
                  Mary A. 4, William 2 IL, parents of foreign birth
Twp.10 Range 7, P.O. Carlinville
Pg.189, #631-663, Macoupin County Poor House
                  many names
                  DUNCAN, James 16 VA pauper
                  other names
                  DUNCAN, Ada 4/12 IL b.Feb. pauper
Twp.12 Range 7, P.O. Virden
Pg.219, #216-213, COURTNEY, Lilly 54 TN keeping house $6000-$400
                  Robert 18 IL
                  Jackson 16 IL
                  HAWKINS, George 13 IL
                  DUNCAN, Mariana (f) 42 MO keeping house
                  (MAD: indexed Martina, could be??)
Twp.7 Range 8, Bunker Hill P.O.
Pg.250, #468-463, DUNCAN, Edmond 30 TN (white) farmer $0-$100
                  Dolen (f) 30 TN keeping house
                  John 11 TN
                  Fannie 1 IL
                  DOLEN, Isaac 22 TN farmer
Twp.11 Range 8, P.O. Palmyra
Pg.294, #15-15, DUNCAN, James S. 34 IL farmer $3500-$500
                  Mary J. 28 IL keeping house
                  Wm. F/T. 6, Thomas 5, Lilie (f) 3 IL
                  Robert 2/12 IL b.Apl.
                  Clementina 56? KY? mother home
Pg.307, #194-194, DUNCAN, James W. 38 TN farmer $0-$0
                  Abigail 33? (32?) TN keeping house
                  Allen C. 10, John 4, Joseph 2 IL
                  PROFFITT, John 38 TN Bapt. Minister $0-$0
Twp.8 Range 9, P.O. Shipman
Pg.355, #119-121, MILLER, Robert 33 KY farmer & stock deal. $15000-$2000
                  Mary E. 28 KY keeping huse
                  Lizzie G. (f) 6 IL
                  Hattie D. (f) 4 IL
                  Robert P. 3 IL
                  Sarah S. 5/12 IL b.Feb.
                  DUNCAN, Amelia 20 KY (white) asst. in home
                  POPE, Hugh A. 46 KY laborer farm
                  (MAD: indexed Amalie Duncan)
 

MARRIAGE RECORDS

Macoupin Co. IL Marriage Index (FHL film 1,320,489)
      Duncan, Andrew to Sarah Stricklin, lic. 5 Feb. 1840, m. 13 Feb. by S.B. Wollard MG, 2-505.
      Duncan, Absalom to Margaret Kinder, lic. 15 Dec. 1842, m. 15 Dec., both had consent of parents (unnamed), 2-739.
      Duncan, William to Sarah E. Farrar, lic. 20 Aug. 1847, m. 23 Aug. by James Holmes JP, lic. #1170, 3-34.
      Duncan, Nathan, of age, to Catharine Blevins, by consent, lic. 3 Oct. 1848, m. 5 Oct. 1848 by James H. Holmes JP, #1289, 3-55.
      Duncan, Moses to Lucretia Rodgers, both of age, lic. 8 Oct. 1851, m. 28 Oct. 1851 by Larkin Craig MG, #1721, 4-2.
      Duncan, Daniel A. to Susan Vinson, both of age, lic. 13 Sept. 1856, m. 17 Sept., #2642, 4-264.
      Duncan, James M. to Abigale Profit, both of age, lic. 22 March 1858, m. 25 March, #3087.
      Duncan, John to Nancy Jane Jones, lic. 23 March 1860, m. 25 March, #3571.
      Quit on grooms; bride index pages were in tight binding; did not try to find or copy brides page by page.
      Following brides were from another source:
      Duncan, Elizabeth L. to St.Clair, Hezekiah, 13 Aug. - 15 Aug. 1850
      Duncan, Martha P. to Caulk, James L., 24 May - 22 June 1848
      Duncan, Sarah Ann to Coffern, John W., 26 March - 31 March 1850
 

ESTATE RECORDS

Macoupin Co. IL Probate
      Probate index 1835-1880 - no Duncan early (FHL film 1,320,087)
      Wills Vol. A. 1835-1867 - no Duncan (FHL film 1,320,088)
 

LAND RECORDS

Macoupin Co. IL Deed Index and Deeds (grantee index 1831-51, 1849-57 A-L, FHL film 1,320,270; grantor 1832-48, FHL film 1,320,274 part 2)
      Did not copy most Joseph Duncan (Governor)
      C-412: 30 July 1835, Washington (X) Sample and wife Sally (X) of Morgan Co. IL to William T. Duncan of Macoupin Co. IL, $60, NW 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec. 23 T11N R8W. Wit. Anci C. Cox JP. (FHL film 1,320,279)
      D-505: 22 Nov. 1836, Nathan Duncan to State Bank of IL, mortgage, W 1/2 SE 1/4 and SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec. 3 T8 R6 (from index)
      F-349: 20 Feb. 1837, Nathan Duncan to Lodonick Jones, S 1/4 E 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec. 10 T8 R6 (from index)
      F-563: 5 Jan. 1837, Wm. G. Pinkard to Joseph Duncan, large amount of land near mortuary, not copied more (from index)
      F-607: 30 Jan. 1838, Richard H. Nelson to Joseph Duncan, land not copied (from index)
      G-80: 15 Feb. 1837, Eleanor Stebbins of Madison Co. IL to Nathan Duncan of Macoupin Co. IL, $125, E 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec. 10, T8N R6W, 80 acres. Wit. Erastus Wheeler JP of Madison Co. (FHL film 1,320,280)
      G-425: 8 June 1837, Eleanor Stebbins of Madison Co. IL to John Duncan of Macoupin Co. IL, $125, W 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec. 14 T8N R6W, 80 acres. No wit. (FHL film 1,320,280)
      I-38: 30 Aug. 1838, John B. & Hiram Luttrell to Jos. Duncan, mortgage of land not copied (from index)
      I-148: 26 Feb. 1838, Benj. Berry to Joseph Duncan, land not copied (from index)
      L-71: 21 Oct. 1841, Able Prichard to John Duncan, Andrew Duncan and Asa Starkweather, all Macoupin Co. IL, $100, mortgage horse, wagon, etc. Wit. Rodney Towne. (FHL film 1,320,282)
      L-128: 3 Jan. 1842, Lewis Lineberger to Nathan Duncan, letter of attorney (from index)
      L-325: 18 April 1843, Lewis Lineberger to Nathan Duncan, letter of attorney (from index)
      M-416: 9 Oct. 1843, John Piper and Jonathan E. McManus to Stephen Jones, Lawrence McManus, Wm. T. Duncan, Joshua Richardson and Henry Rainey, all Macoupin Co. IL; 2 people were security for the first two on a note; mortgage for $533.33 a steam mill in the town of New Hanford in Macoupin Co. IL recently sold to said Piper & McManus by Thomas P. Ross. Wit. John Scott, Thos. P. Ross. (FHL film 1,320,283)
      N-48: 3 June 1844, Jonathan E. McManus and John Piper to Wm. S. Duncan et al, NW 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec. 22 T11 R8, and 1/3 part of steam saw and grist mill and personal property, mortgage. (from index)
      N-288: 17 March 1845, Wm. T. Duncan to Thomas P. Ross, NW 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec. 22 T11 R8 and 1/3 part Steam saw & grist mill. (from index)
      O-271: 23 Jan. 1846, Elisha J. Blevins to Nathan Duncan and Wm. Mann, chattel mortgage. (from index)
      O-272: 24 Jan. 1846, Elisha J. Blevins to N. Duncan and Tarlton Blevins, NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 16, T8 R6, mortgage (from index)
      P-499: 10 Dec. 1847, Nathan Duncan to Francis Lancaster, 10 acres off SE corner W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 10 T8 R6 (from index)
      Q-1: 15 Oct. 1847, Gabriel Lewis exr. to Danl. S. Dunscomb, E 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 11 T10 R7, and W 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec. 12 T10 R7. (MAD: from index; not found; not book Q)
      Q-487: 22 Sept. 1848, Absalom Duncan to Franklin & Nathan Duncan, mortgage, SE 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec. 16, T8 R6. (MAD: from index; not found book P, Q, R, T)
      T-46: 6 Oct. 1849, Franklin Duncan to Town 8 Range 6, mortgage, NE 1/4 Sec. 20 and W 1/4 Sec. 16, T8 R4 (from index)
      T-547: 11 Aug. 1846, Elisha J. Blevins to Franklin Duncan, NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 16, T8 R6. (from index)
      T-548: 27 May 1848, Tarlton Blevins to Franklin Duncan, 20 acres off lot #2 and off W side NW 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec. 16 T8 R6 (from index)
      U-9: 27 May 1850, Jonathan Davis, William Y. Davis & Thomas Duncan, exors of will of Jonathan Davis, decd, of Spencer Co. KY, to David L. Peebles of Macoupin Co. IL, $1200 secured by mortgage, E 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec. 21 (80 acres) and NE 1/4 Sec. 28 (160 acres) and E 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 28 (80 acres) T10 R8. Signed in Spencer Co. KY (FHL film 1,320,287)
      U-244/264?: 24 Aug. 1849, Peter A. F?ull to Andrew T. Duncan, NW 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec. 25 T8 R6 (from index)
      U-265: 24 Jan. 1851, Andrew T. Duncan to Joseph A. Gilham, NW 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec. 25 T8 R6 (from index)

Macoupin Co. IL Deed Index 1851-1858, 1857-1863, 1860-1865 (FHL film 1,320,275)
      ZZ-323: James S. Duncan and wife Mary J., admin. estate of W.T. Duncan, to D.N. Solomon, 2/25/1863
      AG-589: James Duncan et al to Joseph Franklin, 1/15/1864
      Quit; no James W. Duncan
 

Macoupin Co. IL Deeds (SLC 12/12/2013)
   Deed Record B (from pg.339), C 1834-1835, D 1835-1838, E 1835-1839 (to pg.195) (FHL film 1,320,279)
      C-412/413: 30 July 1835, Washington Sample and Sally Sample his wife of Morgan Co. IL to William T. Duncan of Macoupin Co. IL, for $60 paid, sell tract or parcel of land in Macoupin Co. IL, NW 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec.23 Twp.11N Range 8W containing 40 acres more or less, warrant title. /s/ Washington (X) Sample, Sally (X) Sample. Wit. Anci C. Cox. Ack. 30 July 1835 before Anci C. Cox, J.P., Morgan Co. IL. Certification 7 Aug. 1835 by Dennis Rockwell, Clerk of County Commissioners Court of Morgan Co. IL, for Anci C. Cox, Esq. Recorded Sept. 7, 1835. (FHL film 1,320,279)
      D-505/507: 22 Nov. 1836, Nathan Duncan and Elizabeth his wife to the President, Directors and Co. of the State Bank of IL, for $200 paid, sell W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec.10 and SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec.3, both Twp.8N Range 6W, containing 120 acres more or less, with appurtenances, provided if Nathan Duncan and Elizabeth his wife shall pay to the State Bank of IL in one year the full sum of $200 with interest at 10% payable semi-annually on 22 May and 22 Nov. per promissory note bearing even date, this indenture is void. /s/ Nathan Duncan, Elizabeth (X) Duncan. Ack. 22 Nov. 1836 before Tarlton Blevin, J.P. Recorded Nov. 24, 1836. Sideways note: By virtue of a power of attorney by Bank of IL, enter satisfaction of mortgage, June 5?, 1843. /s/ J.M. Palmer, atty. for State Bank. (FHL film 1,320,279)
   Deed Record E (from pg.196), F 1836-1838, G 1836-1839 (to pg.381) (FHL Film 1,320,280)
      F-349/350: 20 Feb. 1837, Nathan Duncan and Elizabeth S. his wife of Macoupin Co. IL to Lodonick Jones of afsd, for $31.25 paid, assign tract or parcel of land in Macoupin Co. IL, S 1/4 E 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec.10W? Twp.8N Range 6W containing 20 acres, beg. at SE corner of said E 1/2, then ... to include 20 acres, with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Nathan Duncan, Elizabeth (X) Duncan. Wit. Fulton Blevins. Ack. 20 Feb. 1837 before Fulton Blevins, J.P. Recorded May 29? 1837. (FHL Film 1,320,280)
      F-563/565: 5 Jan. 1837, William G. Pinkard and Elizabeth his wife of Alton, IL, to Joseph Duncan of Morgan Co. state afsd, for $9,641.13 paid, sell piece or parcel of land in counties of Greene and Macoupin, state of IL, E 1/2 Sec.32 Twp.8N Range 9W, also NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec.31 Twp.8N Range 9W, also E 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec.35 Twp.8N Range 10W, also E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.35 Twp.8N Range 10W, also NW 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec.35 Twp.8N Range 10W, also NE 1/4 SE 1/4 Sec.3? Twp.7N Range 10W, also N end of W 1/2 of NE 1/4 Sec.36 Twp.8N Range 10W, also part of Lot No.1 Block No.3 in Hunter's addition to Alton, being 123-1/2 feet front on Liberty St. by 150 feet deep on Royal Street and is the tract conveyed to said Pinckard by warrantee deed by John Bostwick & wife on 2 May 1836, also lot in Alton on SE corner of penitentiary tract which was laid off into lots and sold by the inspector which lot is bounded beg. at corner of State and 2nd Streets, which is the same lot on which said Pinckard is now erecting a brick store, together with appurtenances, warrant title, provided made with the express condition that whereas William G. Pinckard has this day made his promissory note to party of second part, 5 years after date I promise to pay Joseph Duncan $9,641.83 with 12% interest payable semi-annually in each year, Jan. 5, 1837. /s/ Wm. G. Pinckard. Now if the promissory note is paid, this deed is void. /s/ Wm. G. Pinckard, Elizabeth (X) Pinckard. Wit. J.M. Krum, John H. Sparen?. Ack. before John H. Sparr, Notary Public, Madison Co. IL. Recorded 20 Jan. 1838. (FHL film 1,320,280)
      F-607/609: 10 Jan. 1838, Richard H. Nelson and Nancy Ann Nelson wife of said Richard of Morgan Co. IL to Joseph Duncan of Morgan Co. IL, for $2,220 paid, sell parcels of land with appurtenances, in Macoupin Co. IL, one equal undivided half of W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec.3 Twp.12N Range 9W, 80 acres, being the site of the town of Decapolis; the N 1/2 of NW 1/4 Sec.3 in said Twp.12N Range 9W containing 78-12/100 acres; the SE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec.12? Twp.12N Range 9W, 40 acres; the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec.4 Twp.12N Range 9W 40 acres; and SW 1/4 of NW 1/4? Sec.3 Twp.12N Range 9W, 39-8/100 acres, all of which land was entered in Edwardsville land office; that the land to be in mortgage for the payment of two notes executed by Thomas Luttrell to James H. Cherry, one for $1,020 dated 13 Nov. 1837 payable on 25 Dec. 1837, on which there is a credit of $51.84?, the other of same date for $1,250, (more not copied). If paid, this deed void. /s/ R.H. Nelson, Nancy (X) Ann Nelson. Wit. Lewis Atleberry. Ack. 23 Jan. 1838 before Joseph Fanning, J.P., Morgan Co. IL. Certification 23 Jan. 1838 by George Rearick, Clerk of County Commissioners Court of Morgan Co. IL, for Joseph Fanning. Recorded Feb. 5, 1838. (FHL film 1,320,280)
      G-80/81: 15 Feb. 1837, Eleanor Stebbins of Madison Co. IL to Nathan Duncan of Macoupin Co. IL, for $125 paid, sell parcel of land in Macoupin Co. IL, E 1/2 of NW 1/4 Sec.10, Twp.8N Range 6W, containing 80 acres more or less, with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Eleanor Stebbins. Wit. Erastus Wheeler. Ack. 15 Feb. 1837 before Erastus Wheeler, J.P. of Madison Co. Certification by William E. Starr, Clerk of Circuit Courts of Madison Co. IL for Erastus Wheeler. Recorded May 6, 1837. (FHL film 1,320,280)
   Deed Record G (from pg.382), H 1838-1841, I-J 1841-1843 (to pg.595) (FHL film 1,320,281)
      G-425: 8 June 1837, Eleanor Stebbins of Madison Co. IL to John Duncan of Macoupin Co. IL, for $125 paid, sell parcel of land in Macoupin Co. IL, W 1/2 of NE 1/4 Sec.14 Twp.8N Range 6W, containing 80 acres, with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Eleanor Stebbins. Ack. 9 June 1837 before J. Gillespie, Judge of Probate Court. Recorded 18 May 1838. (FHL film 1,320,280)
      I-38/40: 30 Aug. 1838, deed of mortgage, John R. Luttrell and Margaret his wife and Hiram Luttrell and Sarah his wife of Morgan Co. IL to Joseph Duncan of Morgan Co. IL, for lots of land in Macoupin Co. IL, W 1/2 of SE 1/4 Sec.3, N 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec.3, SE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec.3, NW 1/4 SE 1/4 Sec.4 and SW 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec.3, all Twp.12N Range 9W, entered at Edwardsville which they hereby declare in mortgage for payment of $2,257.26 and all interest that may acrue, 12% from 10 March 1838 until paid per note dated 10 March 1838 payable by John R. Luttrell, Hiram Luttrell, James H. Cherry & R.H. Nelson to Joseph Duncan, ... /s/ John R. (X) Luttrell, Margaret (X) Luttrell, Hiram (X) Luttrell, Sarah (X) Luttrell. Wit. M. Cyrus. Ack. 30 Aug. 1838 before Matthew Cyrus, J.P., Morgan Co. IL. Recorded March 4, 1839. (FHL film 1,320,280)
      I-148: 26 Feb. 1838, Benjamin Berry and Elizabeth his wife of Morgan Co. IL to Joseph Duncan of Morgan Co. IL, for $600 paid, sell tract of land lying in Morgan and Macoupin Co. IL, E 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.13, also NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec.12 Twp.12N Range 9W, also E 1/2 NW 1/2 quarter of Sec.36 Twp.13N Range 9W, containing in all 160 acres, with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Benjamin Berry, Elizabeth (X) Berry. Wit. Allen F. Lindsey. Ack. 26 Feb. 1838 before Allen F. Lindsey, J.P., Morgan Co. IL. Certification 10 March 1838 by George Rarick, Clerk of County Commissioners Court of Morgan Co. IL, for Allen F. Lindsey. Recorded Jan. 18 (15?), 1840. (FHL film 1,320,280)
   Deed Record I-J (from pg.596), K 1839-1842, L 1841-1845 (FHL film 1,320,282)
      L-71/72: 21 Oct. 1841, Abel Prichard of Macoupin Co. IL to John Duncan, Andrew Duncan and Asa Starkweather of afsd, for $100 paid, sell articles of personal property, to wit, one two-horse wagon and harness now in possession of said mortgagor, one black horse, one bay mare and colt, one clock, all of said property being in the actual possession of said mortgagor, with all appurtenances, warrant title, provided that party of first part this day made 3 promissory notes for value received to one Oliver Foster, one note for $25 due 1 March next, 1 note for $225 due 1 August next and one note for $50 due 1 Nov. 1842, all dated the date hereof, and party of second part became sureties, this mortgage is given to secure said sureties from any damages, it is agreed that until default be made, party of first part is to have possession, if notes paid, these presents void. /s/ Abel Prichard. Wit. Rodney Towne. Recorded Jan. 13, 1842. (FHL film 1,320,282)
      L-128: Lewis Linebarger of Jasper Co. MO am seized in fee of all the lands in Macoupin Co. IL, the SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec.21, also SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec.17, also W 1/2 of SE 1/4 Sec.17, also E 1/2 of NW 1/4 Sec.28, also E 1/2 of SW 1/4 Sec.17, and NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec.20 and NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec.21, all Twp.8N Range 6W, containing in all 400 acres of land, now Lewis Linebarger appoint Nathan Duncan of Macoupin Co. IL my attorney to lease or sell above lands to such person and for such term of years and under such rents as he shall think fit, or otherwise to sell the same absolutely in fee simple for such price ... and execute for me, deeds ... as he shall think fit ... 3 Jan. 1842. /s/ Lewis Linebarger. Ack. 4 Jan. 1842 before J.S. Foster, J.P., Macoupin Co. IL. Recorded Feb. 28, 1842. (FHL film 1,320,282)
      L-325/326: Lewis Linebarger and Jane Linebarger of Jackson Co. MO are seized in fee of following pieces, parcels or tracts of land in Macoupin Co. IL, to wit, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec.21, also SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec.17, also W 1/2 of SE 1/4 Sec.17, also E 1/2 of NW 1/4 Sec.28, also E 1/2 of SW 1/4 Sec.17, and NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec.20 and NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec.21, all Twp.8N Range 6W, containing in all 400 acres of land, now we, Lewis Linebarger and Jane Linebarger wife of said Lewis appoint Nathan Duncan of Macoupin Co. IL our attorney to lease or sell above lands to such person and for such term of years and under such rents as he shall think fit, or otherwise to sell the same absolutely in fee simple for such price ... and execute for us, deeds ... as he shall think fit ... 18 April 1843. /s/ Lewis Linebarger, Jane (X) Linebarger. Ack. 18 April 1843 before Saml. D. Lucas, Clerk, Jackson Co. MO. Recorded June 26, 1843. (FHL film 1,320,282)
   Deed Record M 1841-1844, N 1844-1847 (to pg.189) (FHL film 1,320,283)
      M-416/417: 9 Oct. 1843, John Piper and Jonathan C. McManus to Stephen Jones, Lawrence McManus, Wm. T. Duncan, Joshua Richardson and Henry Rainey, all Macoupin Co. IL; 2 people were security for the first two on a note; mortgage for $533.33 a steam mill in the town of New Hanford in Macoupin Co. IL recently sold to said Piper & McManus by Thomas P. Ross. Wit. John Scott, Thos. P. Ross. (FHL film 1,320,283; SLC 9/13/1989 12/12/2013)
      N-48/49: 3 June 1844, Jonathan C. McManus and John Piper of Macoupin Co. IL to Stephen Jones, William Duncan, Lawrence McManus and Henry Raines of afsd, that said Jones, Duncan and Raney stand security of said McManus and Piper to a note executed to John Berry for $533.33 dated 9 Oct. 1843 payable one day after date, to which note Joshua Richardson deceased and Lawrance McManus were also security, now to secure the parties of the second part, the said McManus and Piper convey to parties of second part real and personal estate, to wit, NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec.22 Twp.11N Range 8W containing 40 acres in Macoupin Co. IL which land was entered in the name of said John Piper, which said Piper admits was entered with joint funds and for joint benefit of himself and the said McManus, and also 1/3 part of a steam saw and grist mill on said land and blacksmith's tools in the shop of said Piper and McManus, warrant the same. Nevertheless it is understood that said parties is to remain in possession of said property until said Berry shall require payment of the note, and if McManus and Piper pay off the said Jones, Duncan, McManus and Raney, then this indenture is void, otherwise if said parties of second part become liable to said Berry, the said Jones, Duncan and Raney are authorized to take possession and sell real and personal estate herein conveyed, first giving to Thomas J. Ross who has a mortgage on 2/3 parts, 20 days notice ... /s/ Jonathan C. McManus, John Piper, Elizabeth (X) McManus, Malinda (X) Piper. Ack. 12 June 1844 before Lewis Solomon Jr., J.P., Macoupin Co. IL. Recorded June 21, 1844. (FHL film 1,320,283)
   Deed Record N (from pg.190), O 1845-1846, P 1846-1847 (to pg.219) (FHL film 1,320,284)
      N-288/289: 17 March 1845, Stephen Jones, William T. Duncan, Clementina Duncan his wife, Henry Raney and Nancy Raney his wife, to Thomas P. Ross of County and State of Illinois, for $61? paid, sell parcel of land in Macoupin Co. IL, NW 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec.22 Twp.11N Range 8W, containing 40 acres, together with 1/3 part of the steam saw and grist mills on said land, together with all appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Stephen (X) Jones, William T. Duncan, Clementina (X) Duncan, Henry Raney, Nancy (X) Raney. Ack. 17 March 1845 before Lewis Solomon Jr., J.P., Macoupin Co. IL. Recorded May 5, 1845. (FHL film 1,320,284)
      O-271/272: Elisha J. Blevins of Macoupin Co. IL to secure payment of money hereinafter mentioned, and $1 paid by Nathan Duncan and William Mann of same county and state, sell 8 head of work cattle, being 4 yoke thereof, 1 large sorrell mare being all the work cattle and horses owned by me, warrant [ownership], upon condition that I pay to Tarleton Blevins the treasurer of Twp.8N Range 6W a note for $43 dated Sept. 11, 1844, due one year from date, 12% interest, made by said Elisha J. Blevins with William Mann and Nathan Duncan securities, ... 23 Jan. 1846. /s/ Elisha J. Blevins. Wit. John Duncan. Mortgage ack. 24 Jan. 1846 before A.B. Vanhooser, J.P., Macoupin Co. IL. Recorded Jan. 26, 1846. (FHL film 1,320,284)
      O-272/273: 24 Jan. 1846, Elisha J. Blevins and Lucinda his wife to Tarlton Blevins and Nathan Duncan, for $1 paid, sell parcel of land in Macoupin Co. IL, NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec.16 Twp.8 Range 6W, described as Lot No.3 on map of said section, together with appurtenances, warrant title, provided this is made on the condition that Elisha J. Blevins with Tarlton Blevins and Nathan Duncan made a joint note to School Commissioner of Macoupin Co. for $80 and 8% interest dated July 3, 1845, that the parties of second part are securities, if note paid, this obligation void. /s/ Elisha J. Blevins, Lucinda (X) Blevins. Ack. 26 Jan. 1846 before A.B. Vanhooser, J.P., Macoupin Co. IL. Recorded Jan. 26, 1846. [Sideways note, release of interest in mortgage, /s/ Tarlton Blevins, Nathan Duncan] (FHL film 1,320,284)
   Deed Record P (from pg.220), Q 1847-1849, R 1847-1850 (to pg.179) (FHL film 1,320,285)
      P-499: 10 Dec. 1847, Nathan Duncan and Elizabeth S. his wife of Macoupin Co. IL to Francis Lancaster of afsd, for $55 paid, sell tract or parcel of land in county & state afsd, beg. at SE corner of W 1/2 of SE 1/4 Sec.10 Twp.8N Range 6W, running north with line of said tract 40 poles, then west 40 poles, then south 40 poles, then east 40 poles to the beginning, containing in all 10 acres, with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Nathan Duncan, Elizabeth S. (X) Duncan. Wit. Tarlton Blevins, John Duncan. Ack. 11 Dec. 1847 before G.W. Farrar, J.P., Macoupin Co. IL. Recorded Jan. 22, 1848. (FHL film 1,320,285)
   Deed Record R (from pg.180), S 1847-1851, T 1850 (to pg.119) (FHL film 1,320,286)
      T-46/47: Franklin Duncan of Macoupin Co. IL transfer to the trustees of schools of Twp.8N Range 6W in Macoupin Co. IL for use of the inhabitants of said twp, real estate, NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec.16 Twp.8N Range 6W in Macoupin Co. IL, on the map of said section as Lot No.3, which real estate I declare to be in mortgage for payment of $80 loaned to me and for all interest that may accrue thereon at 10% per annum, to pay in 2 years from the date hereof, pay interest half yearly in advance, I will pay all taxes and assessments, give any additional security that may be required by said trustees of schools, if estate be sold to pay said debt or refusal to comply ... I will immediately deliver possession, and in consideration of the premises, Elizabeth, wife of said Franklin Duncan, doth hereby release to said Trustees of Schools all her right and title of dower, 3 Oct. 1849, /s/ Franklin (X) Duncan, Elizabeth (X) Duncan. Wit. James Holme. Ack. 10 Oct. 1849 before James Holme, J.P., Macoupin Co. IL. Recorded Feb. 21, 1850. [sideways note: Received satisfaction in full of this mortgage, Sept. 6, 1852, /s/ Tarlton Blevins] (FHL film 1,320,286)
   Deed Record T (from pg.120), U 1850-1851 (FHL film 1,320,287)
      T-547/548: 11 Aug. 1846, Elisha J. Blevins and Lucinda his wife of Macoupin Co. IL to Franklin Duncan of Macoupin Co. IL, for $80 paid, sell tract or parcel of land in Macoupin Co. IL, the NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec.16 Twp.8N Range 6W known as Lot No.3 containing 40 acres more or less, with appurenances, warrant title. /s/ Elisha J. Blevins, Lucinda (X) Blevins. Ack. 11 Aug. 1846 before A.B. VanHooser, J.P., Macoupin Co. IL. Recorded Oct. 14, 1850. (FHL film 1,320,287)
      T-548/549: 27 May 1848, Tarlton Blevins and Sary his wife of Macoupin Co. IL to Franklin Duncan of afsd, for $20 paid, sell piece or parcel of land in Macoupin Co. IL, 20 acres off of Lot No.2, also off of West side of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec.16 Twp.8 Range 6W beginning at NW corner of said 1/4 sec., then running south 80 poles to a stake, then east 40 poles to a stake, then north 80 poles to a stake, then west 40 poles to the beginning, including 20 acres, with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Tarlton Blevins, Sary (X) Blevins. Ack. 27 May 1848 before G.W. Farrar, J.P., Macoupin Co. IL. Recorded Oct. 14, 1850. (FHL film 1,320,287)
      U-9/10: 27 May 1850, Jonathan Davis, William Y. Davis and Thomas Duncan, executors of the will of Jonathan Davis, decd, of Spencer Co. KY, to David L. Peebles of Macoupin Co. IL, for $1200 secured by mortgage dated 20 April 1850 and due one for $300 due 3 months after date with 10% interest, one for $300 due 20 April 1851, one for $300 due 20 April 1852, and one for $300 due 20 April 1853, amounting in the whole to $1200, convey in fee simple the following tracts or parcels of land in Macoupin Co. IL, the E 1/2 of NE 1/4 Sec.21 Twp.10 Range 8 containing 80 acres, the NE 1/4 of Sec.28 Twp.10 Range 8 containing 160 acres, the E 1/2 of SE 1/4 Sec.28 Twp.10 Range 8 containing 80 acres, with appurtenances, warrant title, but retain lien for full payment of purchase money of $1200 secured to be paid by notes. /s/ Jona. Davis, W.Y. Davis, Thomas Duncan. Ack. 27 May 1850 by Jonathan Davis, William Y. Davis and Thomas Duncan before Raphael Lancaster, Clerk of County Court of Spencer Co. KY. Certification 3 June 1850 by Samuel Marshall, presiding Justice of County Court of Spencer Co. KY, for Raphael Lancaster Esq. Recorded Nov. 25, 1850. [Sideways Note: discharged and released, July 8, 1854.] (FHL film 1,320,287)
      U-264/265: 24 Aug. 1849, Peter H. Stull of Macoupin Co. IL to Andrew T. Duncan of Macoupin Co. IL, for $80 paid, sell piece or parcel of land in Macoupin Co. IL, the NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec.25 Twp.8N Range 6W containing 40 acres, with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Peter H. Stull. Wit. E.N?. Daily. Ack. 24 Aug. 1849 before G.W. Farrar, J.P. Recorded Feb. 5, 1851. (FHL film 1,320,287)
      U-265/266: 24 Jan. 1851, Andrew T. Duncan and Sary his wife of Macoupin Co. IL to Joseph A. Gilham of Macoupin Co. IL, for $240 paid, sell NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec.25 Twp.8N Range 6W containing 40 acres, with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Andrew T. Duncan, Sarah (X) Duncan. Wit. G.W. Farrar. Ack. 24 Jan. 1851 before G.W. Farrar, J.P., Macoupin Co. IL. Recorded Feb. 5, 1851. (FHL film 1,320,287)
Deed Record YY (pg.590+), ZZ 1861-1867 (filled-in forms) (FHL film 1,320,303)
      ZZ-323: 25 Feb. 1863, James S. Duncan and Mary J. his wife of Macoupin Co. IL to D.N. Solomon of same, administrator of estate of W.T. Duncan deceased, for $165.76 paid, convey piece or parcel of land in Macoupin Co. IL, 37 acres off of W 1/2 of NE 1/4 Sec.23 Twp.11N Range 8W, thereby expressly releasing and waiving all right of Homestead Exemption under or by virtue of any law of IL exempting homesteads from sale by virtue of execution or under mortgage or otherwise, with appurtenances, warrant title, provided if James S. Duncan shall pay as they become due 2 promissory notes bearing even date herewith made by James S. Duncan payable to said D.N. Solomon admin. &c, one due 29 May next, the other due 29 Nov. next for $87.88 each, both having interest at 10% after maturity, this shall be void. /s/ James S. Duncan, Mary J. Duncan. Wit. Thomas B. Ross. Ack. 25 Feb. 1863 before Thomas B. Ross, J.P., Macoupin Co. IL. Recorded April 13, 1863. [Sideways note, Mortgage satisfied May 19, 1865, /s/ D.N. Soloman] (FHL film 1,320,303)
Deed Record AE (pg.588+), AF 1863-1864, AG 1863-1864 (FHL film 1,320,397)
      AG-589/591: John A. Ubsdell and Jane Ubsdell his wife of City & County of New York and State of New York, William Barr, Jesse R. Barr his wife, James Duncan, Mary F. Duncan his wife, Edwd. J. Cubbage and Eliza R. Cubbage his wife of City and Co. of St.Louis, MO, are seized in fee of certain tracts of land in State of IL, NOW, we the said John A. Ubsdell, Jane Ubsdell, William Barr, Jessie R. Barr, James Duncan, Mary F. Duncan, Edwd.J. Cubbage and Eliza R. Cubbage have appointed Joseph Franklin of City and Co. of St.Louis, MO, our attorney to lease, let, sell or demise the said tracts of land in the state afsd to such person and for such yearly and other rents as he shall think fit or otherwise to sell ... in fee simple ... and to make conveyances etc., 15 Jan. 1864. /s/ Jno. A. Ubsdell, Jane Ubsdell, William Barr, Jessie R. Barr, James Duncan, Mary F. Duncan, Edward J. Cubbage, Eliza R. Cubbage. Wit. Edwin F. Corey as to Jane & John M. Ubsdell, John A. Ubsdell Jr. Ack. 12 Feb. 1864 by John A. Ubsdell and Jane Ubsdell his wife before Edwin F. Corey, Notary Public for state of NY. Ack. 15 Jan. 1864 by William Barr and Jessie R. Barr his wife, James Duncan and Mary F. Duncan his wife, Edwd. J. Cubbage and Eliza R. Cubbage his wife, before Richd. H. Spencer, Notary Public for St. Louis Co., MO. Recorded March 4, 1864. (FHL film 1,320,397)
 

MILITARY RECORDS

Index to War of 1812 Pension Applications and Bounty Land Warrant Applications; National Archives Film (FHL film 840,458)
      Duncan, Absalom, widow Elizabeth; WO 29813, WC 17995; BL 29717-80-50, 44806-80-55; Private Capt. Linns Co. VA Mil., 12/31/1814 to 2/22/1815; res. of widow 1850, 1855: Macoupin Co. IL; 1878 Hornsby, Macoupin Co. IL; maiden name Elizabeth Duncan m. Dec. 26, 1816 Lincoln Co. NC; soldier d. July 31, 1849, Staunton, IL; Remarks: widow's pension ctf. & soldiers discharge ctf. in brief.
 

Pension Index Card File, alphabetical; of the Veterans Administrative Contact and Administration Services, Admin. Operations Services, 1861-1934; Duff to A-J Duncan (negative FHL film 540,888, some cards very faint); Joseph Duncan to Dunn (positive FHL film 540,889, some cards very dark)
      Cataloged under Civil War, 1861-1865, pensions, indexes; does not say if Confederate or Federal, but probably Federal. Negative film, some cards much too faint or dark to read, some cards blurred or faded, particularly the service unit and the dates of application. Most of the very faint or dark cards were in a slightly different format, with space for years enlisted and discharged which were sometimes filled in. Many of these were for service in later years, although one or two were for service ca 1866.
      Name of soldier, alias, name of dependent widow or minor, service (military unit or units), date of filing, class (invalid or widow or minor or other), Application #, Certificate #, state from which filed (sometimes blank), attorney (sometimes blank, MAD: did not usually copy), remarks. Sometimes the "Invalid" or "Widow" class had an "s" added to it before the application #; occasionally the area for the service information included a circled "S". The minor's name was frequently that of the guardian rather than the minor.
      The military unit was frequently the Company Letter, the Regiment Number, sometimes US Vet Vol Inf. (US Veteran Volunteer Infantry), L.A. (Light Artillery), H.A. (Heavy Artillery), US C Inf (US Colored? Infantry), Cav. (Cavalry), Mil. Guards, V.R.C. (?Volunteer Reserve Corps?), etc. Sometimes there were several service units given.
      Cards appear to be arranged by the last name, first name, middle initial if any, and state (including "US") of service.
      Duncan, Absalom R., widow Rhodes, Mary J., minor Duncan, William T. et al; E 48 ILL Inf.; filed 1890 Sept. 5, Widow Appl. #449190, no cert., IL; filed 1890 Oct. 15, Minor Appl. #456716, no cert., IL. (MAD: A.R. Duncan, of Clyde [Cook Co.] IL per IL Civil War database, not identified on census)
      Duncan, Allen Y., widow Duncan, Jennie A.; I 122 IL Inf.; 1892 June 9, Invalid Appl. #1115779, Cert. #962311, MO; 1907 May 20, Widow Appl. #869867, Cert. #668335, MO. (MAD: 1860 Montgomery Co. IL; of Staunton [Macoupin Co.] IL per IL Civil War database)
      Duncan, Andrew T., widow Duncan, Viletta; I 122 Ill. Inf.; 1881 May 26, Invalid Appl. #422401, Cert. #346454, Ill; 1895 Feb. 21, Widow Appl. #609189, Cert. #418206, Ill. (MAD: or Andrew F. Duncan; of Macoupin Co. IL per IL Civil War database)
      Duncan, John B., mother Duncan, Ann; B 1 MO Cav., C 14 Ill. Inf.; 1862 Dec. 13, Mother Appl. #8227, Cert. #98542. (MAD: one John Duncan in C 14 INF from Girard [Macoupin Co.] IL per IL Civil War database)
      Duncan, John W.; B 122 Ill. Inf.; 1880 June 28, Invalid Appl. #378888, Cert. #548702. (MAD: of Macoupin Co. IL per IL Civil War database)
      Duncan, Sylvester A., widow Duncan, Hannah, minor Gray, S.P., Gdn.; I 122 Ill. Inf.; 1883 May 7, Invalid Appl. #482515, Cert. #281042, Ill.; 1898 April 26, Widow Appl. #675282, no cert., MO; 1899 Feb. 23, Minor Appl. #692450, no cert., MO. (MAD: 1860 Macoupin Co. IL, b.1844 IL; 1880 Montgomery Co. IL; mar. Hannah Williams 1892)
      Duncan, Thomas M., widow Duncan, Nancy; minor Brock, Silas, Gdn.; I 122 Ill. Inf.; 1877 Jan. 19, Invalid Appl. #230019, Cert. #520135; 1900 April 28, Widow Appl. #718001, Cert. #507982, KY; 1899 Sept. 28, Minor Appl. #705970, no cert., Ill. (MAD: enlisted Gillespie, Macoupin Co. IL; also Sylvester A. Duncan; 1850-1860 Macoupin Co. IL, b.1845-1847 IL; 1870 St.Clair Co. IL)
 

REFERENCES FROM OTHER LOCALITIES

Greene Co. IL Deeds (SLC 9/11-13/2013)
      I-342/344: 5 Jan. 1837, William G. Pinkard and Elizabeth his wife of Alton, State of IL, to Joseph Duncan of Morgan Co., state afsd, for $9,640.83 paid, sell parcel of land in Greene and Macoupin Co. IL, E 1/2 Sec.32 Twp.8N Range 9W of 3rd principal meridian, also NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec.31 Twp.8N Range 9W of 3rd principal meridian, also E 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec.35 Twp.8N Range 10W of 3rd meridian, also NW 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec.35 Twp.8N Range 10W of 3rd meridian, also E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.35 Twp.8N Range 10W of 3rd meridian, also NW 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec.35 Twp.8N Range 10W of 3rd meridian, also NE 1/4 SE 1/4 Sec.3 Twp.7N Range 10W of 3rd meridian, also N end of W 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.36 Twp.8N Range 10W, also a certain part of Lot No.1 in Block No.3 in Hunters addition to Alton, being 123-1/2 feet front on Liberty Street by 150 feet deep on Royal Street, and is the same parcel conveyed to said Pinckard by deed by John Bostwick & wife on 2 May 1836, also lot of ground in Alton on SE corner of Penitentiary Tract which was heretofore laid off into lots and sold by the Inspectors, which Lot hereby intended to be conveyed is bounded beg. at corner of State and 2nd Streets, then ..., being the same lot on which said Pinckard is now erecting a brick store, together with appurtenances, warrant title, PROVIDED under the condition that William G. Pinckard executed his promissory note for $9641.83 due 5 years after date, if the note is paid, this deed void. /s/ Wm. G. Pinckard, Elizabeth (X) Pinckard. Wit. J.M. Krun, John H. Sparr?. Ack. 6 Jan. 1837 before John H. Sparr, Notary Public, Madison Co. IL. Recorded Jan. 31, 1838. (FHL fim 1,310,009)
      Y-41/42: 7 Feb. 1854, James Allen and Delila his wife of Greene Co. IL to Joseph Duncan of afsd, for $2,000 paid, sell parcels of land in Counties of Greene and Macoupin, IL, 45 acres off N part of E 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.12 Twp.10N Range 10W, also 45 acres off N part of W 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec.7 Twp.10N Range 9W, and being all of said tracts of land except 35 acres off south end of each of said tracts this day by us sold to Henry Rainy, and also NE 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec.11 Twp.10 Range 10, also NW 1/4 SE 1/4 Sec.6 Twp.10 Range 9, all of W of the 3rd principal meridian, with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ James Allen, Delila Allen. Ack. (blank) April 1852 before Carlos Cox, J.P. of Greene Co. IL. /s/ 7 Feb. 1854, Charles Cox, J.P. Cert. 31 July 1854 by Francis P. Vedder, Clerk of Greene Co. Court, for Carlos Cox. Filed July 31, 1854. (FHL film 1,310,016)
 

Madison Co. IL Deed (SLC 12/12/2013)
      15-119/121: No.69. 5 Jan. 1837, William G. Pinckard and Elizabeth his wife of Alton [Madison Co.], IL, to Joseph Duncan of Morgan Co. IL, for $9?,641.88 paid, sell parcel of land in Counties of Greene and Macoupin, IL, the E 1/2 Sec.32 Twp.8N Range 9W, also NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec.30 Twp.8N Range 9W, also E 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec.35 Twp.8N Range 10W, also E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.35 Twp.8N Range 10W, also NW 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec.35 Twp.8N Range 10W, also NE 1/4 SE 1/4 Sec.3 Twp.7N Range 10W, also N end of W 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.36 Twp.8N Range 10W, also certain part of Lot No.1 in Block No.3 in Baxter's? addition to Alton, being 123 1/2 feet front on Liberty Street by 150 feet deep on Bagal?? Street, the same tract sold to said Pinckard by Warranty deed by John Bostwick & wife on 2 May 1836, also lot in Alton on SE corner of Penitentiary tract which was laid off into lots & sold by the inspectors which is bounded beg. at corner of State & Second Streets, then ... being the same lot on which said Pinckard is now erecting a brick store, with appurtenances, warrant title, but said William G. Pinckard this day executed his promissory note to party of 2nd part, said note for $9,841.?? 5 years after date, to pay Joseph Duncan $9,641.83 with 12% interest payable semi-annually in each & every year, for value recd, Jan. 5, 1837, /s/ Wm. G. Pinckard. Now if the note is paid, this to be void. /s/ William G. Pinckard, Elisabeth (X) Pinckard. Wit. for Wm. G. Pinckard only, J.M. Krum; both, John H. Sparr. Ack. 6 Jan. 1837 before John H. Sparr, Notary Public, Madison Co. IL. Recorded Jan. 11, 1837. (FHL film 484,055)
 

Parke Co. IN Deed; County Deed Record 2, 1834-1836 (FHL film 2,229,616)
      2-416/417: 30 Oct. 1835, John Duncan and wife Uley of Macoupin Co. IL to Aaran Maris of Orange Co. IN, for $400 paid, sell land in Parke Co. IN, W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec.1 Twp.16N Range 8W containing 80 acres more or less, warrant title. /s/ John Duncan, Uley (X) Duncan. Wit. John Wilson, Abel Prichard. They appeared 30 Oct. 1835 before John Wilson, J.P., Macoupin Co. IL. Certification by Tristram P. Horsey, Clerk of County Court, for John Wilson. (MAD: should have made copy of pg.418 with date and recording info.)
 

Shelby Co. KY Deeds (FHL film 259,243; MAD: see Shelby Co. KY deeds for more heirs)
      N2-76: 9 March 1848, John D. Street of Macoupin Co. IL to Joseph Duncan of Shelby Co. KY, $38, his right to the share of his mother Mrs. Catharine Street the wife of Mr. David Street of Macoupin Co. IL and dau. of Mr. Nimrod Duncan late of Shelby Co. KY decd. ... 1/11 part.
      N2-203: 25 Nov. 1848, Joseph N. Street of Macoupin Co. IL to Joseph Duncan of Shelby Co. KY, $37, 2-3/4 acres (by meets & bounds), all my interest in land of my grandfather Nimrod Duncan. No wit.
 

Trimble Co. KY Deed (FHL film 420,366)
      G-122: 26 Oct. 1865, Samuel T. Duncan, Samuel P. Jackson and wife Mary Ann, of Trimble Co. KY, and Martha H. Ringo and Luther Ringo her husband of Carroll Co. KY, and B.F. Duncan of "Jiles" Co. TN by his attorney Samuel P. Duncan of Trimble Co. KY, and Daniel B. Trout of "McCoupin" Co. IL by his attorney John Trout of Trimble Co. KY, and Eliza S. Gray and Wm. Gray of Carroll Co. KY, to Plyni Joyce of Jefferson Co. IN, for $11.50 per acre, $3056.58 paid and balance by note for $1,028.29 due in 12 months, 268 acres 1 rod 4 poles on waters of Corn Creek, corner to F/T?. B. Young and Chandler, corner to Barnes, on road opposite Barnes gate, being all their undivided interest to the land, they being all the heirs of Willis Duncan decd. /s/ S.T. Duncan, Samuel P. Jackson, Marey A. Jackson, B.F. Duncan by S.P. Duncan Atty, Daniel B. Trout by John A. Trout Atty, Wm. Gray, Eliza S. Gray, W.L. Ringo, Martha H. Ringo. Certification in Carroll Co. KY of deed to Plyny Joyce for Wm. Gray, Eliza S. Gray, W.L. Ringo, Martha H. Ringo, 27 Oct. 1865. Certification in Trimble Co. KY for others on 26 Oct. 1865.
 

St.Louis [MO] Probate Court Digitization Project, 1802-1900; Case Number #7135, Filed 1865, Microfilm Reel C 32635 (Internet images, 12/2004; MAD's extract)
      http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/stlprobate/ A collaborative project of the Missouri State Archives, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, and the St. Louis Probate Court.
      #7135. DUNCAN, OWEN J. or DUNCAN, ORREN J.
      Notice to Nathaniel McDonald, Judge of the Probate Court of St.Louis Co., taken charge of estate of Owen J. Duncan for purpose of administering same, July 21st, 1865, /s/ Louis R. Hirschberg; Heirs: A mother & several sisters & brothers whose names are unknown to the administrator.
      Louis C. Hirschberg, Public Admr. in charge of the Estate of Owen J. Duncan decd. In account with said Estate: 1867, Dec.term, to certificate of deposit not in hands of administrator of the Peoples Savings Inst. $1400.00.
      In the Macoupin County Court in Probate August Term 1867. On Monday the 19th of August 1867, being the regular August term of said court, now? (Hon?) Thaddeus L. Loomis being present on the 12th day of said term, being the 31st day of August. And now on this day in said Court comes Marion Hart and duly files his petition to the Judge of said Court in probate, representing that on (blank) day of July A.D. 1865 Oren J. Duncan late of the town of (blank) in the County of Macoupin and State of Illinois departed this life intestate and so far as your petitioner knows or believes or suspects, no will, testament, codicil or other writing relating to the disposal or distribution of thse estate of deceased or any part thereof has been found or discovered by petitioner or by any other person or persons whatsoever and that he died possessed of personal estate consisting of claim against the Peoples Savings Institute of St.Louis Missouri estimated to be worth $1400 that he left him surviving father mother children or widow and John W. Duncan, Franklin L. Duncan, Alexander W. Duncan, Jonathan C. Duncan, Laura M. Hart, Mantreville M. Duncan, Julia C. Duncan, Martha C. Duncan, Nancy J. Duncan and Jefferson C. Duncan his brothers and sisters. That he is a brother in law of the said deceased and prayes (next page) the court to grant him letters of administration or on the estate of the said deceased which petition was sworn to by said petitioner.
      And it is thereupon ordered that the same be filed by the clerk of this court.
      2nd. It being duly proved that Orren J. Duncan named? in the foregoing order as having deceased has departed this life and no person having appeared to oppose the granting of letters of administration upon the estate of said deceased or to object to the appointment of the said Marion Hart as administrator of said estate or to show cause why the prayer of said Petitioner should not be allowed, it is ordered that the same be granted, provided the said Marion Hart first file ... his bond ... of $3,000. Bond presented, himself as principal and George A.W. Cloud and James A. Alderson as securities. ... bond of Marion Hart, 20 Aug. 1867.
      (MAD: 1850 Grayson Co. VA)
 

Marshall Co. TN Deeds (SLC 5/6/2013)
      E-75/77: 15 Nov. 1841, That William Duncan of Maury Co. TN was seized in fee of a tract of land in county afsd and also Robert W. Duncan son of said William Duncan was seized and possessed in fee of a tract of land in county afsd adj. the land of his father William Duncan afsd, and now late in the possession or occupation of Joab Duncan one of the heirs of said William Duncan the father as well as one of the heirs of Robert W. Duncan son of the said William Duncan decd, NOW we Jonathan McManus and Nancy McManus formerly Nancy Duncan one of the heirs at law of William Duncan decd. and Robert W. Duncan brother decd have appointed William Duncan and Josiah Duncan jointly or separately of Marshall Co. afsd our attorney to sell for the sum they think fit our interest in any and all lands in Maury Co. descending to us by virtue of Nancy Duncan heir at law of William Duncan and Robert W. Duncan or either of them, and make a deed. /s/ Jonathan (X) McManus, Nancy (X) McManus. Wit. P?.H. Winchester, J. McLarning. Macoupin Co. IL, we the two JPs for afsd that Jonathan A. McManus and Nancy McManus executed the above in our presence, 15 Nov. 1841, /s/ Janus McLearning, Samuel Reller. Certified by John A. Chernult, Clerk of County Court, Macoupin Co. IL, 15 Nov. 1841. Certification by David McGhee, one of Judges of Courts, Macoupin Co. IL, April 7, 1842. Filed the 7th and recorded 14 April 1842. (FHL film 977,504)
      J-329/330: 11? Jany? 1848, Whereas Johnathan McManus and wife Nancy, citizens of Macoupin Co. IL, by power of attorney on 15 Nov. 1841, authorized me to deed the undivided interests of said Nancy to 2 tracts of land in Marshall Co. TN, the one on which said Joseph Duncan lived previous to his death, being the interest which was inherited by said Nancy from her father William Duncan decd and the other from her brother Robert W. Duncan decd. and son of said William, and whereas Joseph Duncan died without receiving title to the same, having devised the same to his widow Winny Duncan and his three children, Atlas Gratton, William Morgan, and Brantley West Duncan, now as attorney for said Jonathan McManus & wife Nancy, I convey to the said devisees all the interest that said Jonathan McManus & wife had to the parcels of land. /s/ Josiah Duncan, attorney in fact for Jonathan McManus & Nancy his wife. Wit. Jesse Emerson, H.R. Bigham. Appeared H.B. Bigham on 6 March 1848 and Jesse Emerson on this day, before John Elliott, Clerk, 2 Feb. 1850. Filed 7 Feb. 1850, recorded 9 Feb. 1850. (FHL film 977,506)
 

Washington Co. TN Deeds
      35-157: 22 April 1855, power of attorney, James Duncan and wife Sarah Duncan of Carbonville, Macoupin Co. IL, to Thomas Duncan of Washington Co. TN, to sell 333 acres in Washington Co. TN. Wit. T.B. Rammage, Allen Duncan. (FHL film 825,533)
      35-593: 10 April 1856, power of attorney, James Duncan of Macoupin Co., IL, to Thomas Duncan (no signature or reference to Sarah Duncan). (FHL film 825,533)
      36-58: 18 Sept. 1856, Thomas Duncan, agent for James Duncan now of IL, to Daniel Sherfey, $5360, plantation on Big Limestone Creek, 281 acres, part of the grant by NC to James Duncan, adj. Keefauvers line. (FHL film 825,534)
      MAD: "Abstracts of Death & Obituary Notices Garnered from Herald-Tribune; Vol.1 #1, Thursday, Aug. 26, 1869" [Published in Jonesboro, Washington Co. TN] by William A. Burns, includes in newspaper Vol.XXXIII, #29, Wed., Nov. 6, 1901, the obituary from Palmyra, Macoupin Co. IL, of Jesse Duncan, son of James and Sarah Duncan, who was born in Washington Co. TN, October 15, 1827, and moved to IL in Sept. 1858. The obituary lists his children and more about his family. (Vol.3, pg.40, FHL book 976.897 V48b)
 

HISTORIES before 1923

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OTHER RECORDS

Girard City Cemetery, Girard Twp., Macoupin Co. IL (inscriptions copied and shared by Tracy DeVault, 7/2005)
      James W. Duncan, born July 4, 1830, died Nov. 24, 1888, "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."
            Abigale Duncan, born Nov. 19, 1836, died Aug. 26, 1899. (left side of James W. Duncan's stone)
            (Tracy DeVault comments: This is James W. Duncan, son of James Duncan and Sarah Hunt. His wife is Abigale Proffitt, daughter of Daniel B. Proffitt and Sarah Range. The stones for J.M. Duncan and Elizabeth E. Duncan were found nearby)
      J.M. Duncan (nothing else)
            (Tracy DeVault comments: This is a very short stone with the inscription on top. There are no other markings. I do not know who this is. All these Duncan stones were found together.)
      Elizabeth E. Duncan, died June 2, 1861, aged 51 yrs. 9ms. 2 Ds.
            (Tracy DeVault comments: I do not know who this is. It might be Elizabeth Hampton, wife of John Duncan (son of James and Sarah Duncan).)
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      James Duncan, died Oct 10, 1865, aged 75yrs. 9ms. 2Ds. DUNCAN (front of stone)
            Sarah, wife of James Duncan, died July 9, 1858, aged 88ys 8ms. (back of stone)
            Milton W., son of J. & A. Duncan, died Mar. 25, 1863, 1yr. 5ms. 23 Ds. (right side of stone)
            William S., son of J & A Duncan, died Oct. 26, 1884, 13ys. 11ms 11Ds. (left side of stone)
            (Tracy DeVault comments: This stone is a little strange in that it has grandparents and grandchildren on the same stone. The age, 88 years 8 months that I show for Sarah is incorrect. Either I read it wrong or the stone cutter got it wrong. Sarah was 68 years and 8 months old at the time of her death.)
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      J.... C. or E. Duncan, died Nov. 17, 1883, aged 24ys 7 ms 3Ds DUNCAN
      (Tracy DeVault comments: I do not know who this is. I am not even sure that the first letter is a "J".)
 

"The Carlinville Democrat" Macoupin Co. IL, Aug. 15, 1878, pg.4, Col.1 (from microfilm from Jack Callahan 3/2001)
      Republican State Ticket ... Appellate Court Clerk, 3d District - M.M. Duncan, of Macoupin County.
      JC note: probably Mountvale M. Duncan of 1850 Grayson Co. VA census pg.174, son of Jonathan & Temperance Duncan; Pvt. Mountvale M. Duncan in Co.H of IL 101st INF in Morgan Co.; M.M. Duncan mar. Maggie Ham on 29 Dec. 1868 in Macoupin Co. IL; 1870 Macoupin Co. IL census for Girard Twp. lists on pg.69, #4, Montraville Duncan 26 VA attorney at law, wife Maggie, dau. Ado; 1879 "History of Macoupin Co. IL" by Brink, McDonough, shows an M.M. Duncan from Girard Twp. as a Lawyer, and pg.55. mentions M. Duncan of Girard who was a native of VA and came to Macoupin in 1860 to read law, pg.190 mentions M.M. Duncan elected J.P. in Girard Twp. in 1873.

"The Carlinville Democrat" Macoupin Co. IL, Aug. 15, 1878, pg.4, Col.2 (from microfilm from Jack Callahan 3/2001; part of text too faint to read)
      Died July 28th, 1878, Elizabeth Duncan in the 77th year of her age. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Levi Mitchell at the Regular Baptist church 2 miles southwest of here. Deceased was the mother of Frank and John Duncan and was an old resident.
      (JC note: Elizabeth Duncan, dau. of Absalom Duncan Sr. of Lincoln Co. NC and widow of Absalom C. Duncan)
 

"The Daily Review" Decatur, Illinois, Friday morning, June 9, 1899 (transcription by and from Kathy Cawley 6/2004; MAD: Carlinville, Macoupin Co. IL)
      Cupid's Circuit.
      CARLINVILLE-- James B. Short and Miss Kate Duncan, prominent society people of this place, were quietly married at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Greenfield.
 

OTHER SOURCES

"Duncan-Hargrove and Fanning-Gilmore Geneology" by Gertrude Anderson Fanning, 1981 (Library of Congress book CS71.D912 1981; see Macoupin Co. IL)
      MAD: This book lists the children of James Duncan and wife Mary Ellen, of Ireland; six daughters and two sons came to the US 1840-1850 to Alton, Madison Co. IL. The sons include John, a farmer at Bunker Hill, IL, and Timothy "Dinkins", farmer at Raymond, IL. The genealogy gives much more on the family of four of the daughters.
 

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