Duncan research files of
Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson
the Genealogy Bug
Last revised August 8, 2008
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Pontotoc Co. MS Chancery Court; general index to records and files; indexes court minutes and final records of Probate Court, Pontotoc Co. MS (FHL film 895,488)
MAD: Pages have columns headed "No.", (blank) name or item, "Record" Book No., "Minute" Book No., and "Page." The original entry would read, on the first line: 73, Duncan decd, Sarah, Estate of; the next line would read: Wm. M. Duncan, Admr., (Minute book column) 4, (page column) 50. Each following line would have one entry relating to this estate. Then a blank line, then the next estate for a "D" name. I have combined items recorded in the same book and page into one entry, and placed the reference to the Minute or Record Book and page first, using M or R before the book number.
#73: DUNCAN, SARAH, decd, Estate of
M(inute)4-50: Wm. M. Duncan admin.; Bond & Letters of Admin
M4-51: Order to Sell Cotton Crop; Order of Sale of Personalty
M4-147: Inventory of money, debts &c
M4-169: Report of sale of personalty apprvd
M4-305, 331: Time allowed to file annual a/c (MAD: a/c=accounting)
M4-365: 1st Annual a/c filed Feby. '57
M4-390: Annual a/c approved
M4-603, 643: Further time to settle
M5-21: Further time to settle
M5-40: Petition of A.J. Duncan for Letters of Admin. de bonis non on Sarah Duncan
M5-40: Bond & Letters de bonis non
M5-50: Time allowed to file a/c
M5-71: Final a/c of Wm. M. Duncan decd filed by A.J. Duncan, admin. de bonis non, April 1858
M5-74: Inventory filed by Admin. de bonis non
M5-102: Final a/c continued citations
M5-168, 183: Continued till next term
M5-190: Final a/c approved and the admin. chgd. with $1063.05
M5-297: Time allowed admin. de bonis non
M5-327: 1st annual a/c filed April '59
M5-352: Annual a/c approved
M5-596: Time allowed to file annual a/c
M5-649: Final a/c filed May '60 & citations to those interested
M5-693: Final a/c approved
R(ecord)9-205: Petition for Letters; Bond & Letters
R9-226: Appraisers inventory
R9-347: Inventory of assets
R9-399: Report of sale of perishables
R9-400: A/c of sale of personalty
R10-346: Admins. annual a/c
R11-501: Final a/c of Wm. M. Duncan
R11-743: 1st Annual a/c of A.J. Duncan admin.
R11-273: Bond of A.J. Duncan de bonis non
R11-323: Inventory of admin. de bonis non
R11-272: Petition for Letters
R11-274: Letters de bonis non
Not recorded: Final a/c of A.J. Duncan Admin. de bonis non
#74: DUNCAN, WM., decd, Estate of
M(inute)2-259: Wm. M. Duncan, executor & Jno. W. Duncan; Will of testator probated; Bond & Letters testamentary; Citation ordered to issue
M2-273: Petition to Sell Personalty; one year's provision
M2-274: Inventory of appraisement approved
M2-278: Citation for division & sale
M2-284: Commrs. to lay off 1 year's provision
M2-285: Sale of real estate
M2-289: Inventory of Money approved
M2-290: Sale of crop
M2-293: Citations for sale of Negroes; Petition for division of negroes dismsd
M2-306: Petition & sale of negroes continued
M2-312: Order of sale of negroes
M2-325: Sale of personalty approved
M2-335, 336: Sale of Negroes; sale approved
M3-19: 1st Annual a/c filed & approved Jany. '52
M3-140, 153: Time allowed to file annual a/c
M3-163: 2nd Annual a/c filed & approved Jan. '53
M3-291: Final a/c filed & citation ordrd Dec. '53
M3-328: Final a/c filed & citation ordrd Feby. '54
M3-345: Final a/c approved May '54 and relieved from rendering annual a/c till the death of Sarah Duncan, widow of decd.
M4-48: Appraisers appointed
M4-49: Order to sell personalty; order to sell land & citation issued.
M4-50: Petition to sell slaves
M4-69: Inventory of appraisement approved
M4-76: Application to sell land continued
M4-77, 95x2, 152x2: Application to sell slaves continued
M4-167, 168: Order to sell land
M4-169: Sale of slaves approved
M4-220: Sale of slaves approved; sale of land approved
M4-305, 331: Time allowed to file annual a/c
M4-365: 1st annual a/c filed Feby. '57
M4-389: Annual a/c approved
M4-603, 643: Time allowed to file next annual a/c
M5-17, 50: Time allowed to file next annual a/c
M5-54: Jas. W. Duncan files renunciation; A.J. Duncan appointed admin. de bonis non
M5-71: Final a/c of Wm. M. Duncan made by A.J. Duncan admin. of Wm. M. Duncan filed Apl. '58.
R11-412?: The above final a/c recorded
M5-74: Admin. de bonis non filed inventory
M5-102: Final a/c continued & citation issued
M5-168, 183: Final a/c continued till next term
M5-190: Final a/c as above 1st quarter approved
M5-596?: Admr. de bonis non allowed till next term to settle his a/c
M5-693: Final a/c of A.J. Duncan admin. de bonis non filed and approved July '60
R(ecord)5-135: Petition for Letters of Executorship
R5-138: Renunciation of executors; Will of and Bond of executors
R5-166: Report of appraisers
R5-188: Report of Comrs. on 1 year's allowance
R5-194: Petition for sale of real estate
R5-198: Inventory of money and debts
R5-24?2: Petition to sell crop
R5-223: Bond of Executors
R5-281: A/c of Hugh N. Moss vs.
R5-280: A/c of C.G. Mitchell vs.; A/c of Wm. Delport vs.
R5-281: A/c of H.N. Moss vs.
R5-331: Report of sale of real estate
R5-373: Sale of personal estate
R5-374: Sale of real estate
R5-387: A/c of P.N. White vs.
R5-590: 1st Annual a/c of exors
R6-489: 2nd annual a/c of exors
R9-488: Report of sale of land (MAD: interlined)
R7-331: Final a/c of executors
R9-491: Report of sale of slaves
R11-304: Petition of A.J. Duncan admin. de bonis non of Wm. M. Duncan who was exec. of Wm. Duncan decd. for Letters of Admin.
R11-306: Letters of administration
R11-305: Bond of A.J. Duncan
R11-324: Inventory of Admin. c.v.a.
R11-745: 1st Annual a/c of A.J. Duncan
Not recorded: Final a/c filed May 15th, 1860
R9-227: Appraisers Inventory
R9-260: Petition fo sale of slaves
R9-394: Report of sale of perishables
R10-345: Annual a/c for 1857
R12-7: Petition of A. Morgan for title
R11-377: Appraisers report of estate Wm. M. Duncan
MAD: heirs from other sources were (1) Nancy Tardy who had mar. Joseph C. Tardy, their children: Alexander B., William D., Elizabeth J. mar. Nevison D. Miller, Alexis J., Augustus B., Catherine C., Lucinda S., Martha Ann V., Mary Eliza, Thomas H., Elizabeth mar. Edmond Davis 2nd & had ch. Nancy mar. William Cook and William D. and Sarah Elizabeth mar. Andrew Jones; family in 1850 Pontotoc Co. MS, 1860 Clark Co. MS; (2) Elizabeth who mar. J.A. Davis; (3) Mary (Polly) who mar. Hope H. Hargroves; (4) James W. Duncan; (5) Sarah (Sally) who mar. Isaac Cole also called Cox; (6) William M. Duncan died 17 Feb. 1858; (7) Jeremiah H. (Jerre W.H.) Duncan; (8) Andrew J. Duncan died 4 July 1865; (9) Malinda mar. John S. Cobb; (10) Lucinda mar. Benjamin Collins.
#76: DUNCAN, JERRE E., decd, Estate of
M(inute)4-565: Wm. M. Duncan admr.; Bond & Letters of admin.
M4-576: Order to sell perishables
R(ecord)11-76: Petition for Letters of Admin.
R11-77: Bond of Wm. M. Duncan, Admr; Letters of Admin.
R11-96: Petition for sale of perishables pr.
R11-409: Settlement of admin. of W.M. Duncan by A.J. Duncan admr. of W.M. Duncan
R11-421: Final a/c recorded
MAD: Jeremiah W. Duncan d. 8 Oct. 1857; wife Martha J.; children: Sarah Larinia Amanda; Thomas H. and Nancy J., minors; A.J. Duncan guardian of Sarah Larinia Amanda; John B. Wiley guardian of Thos. H. & Nancy J.; Wm. M. Duncan admin. d. Feb. 1858. (from pg.321, Vol.IV #4, "Pontotoc Co. MS Pioneers"; from Bobbie McDowell 1984)
#78: DUNCAN, THOS. L., decd, Estate of
M(inute)5-53: N?.W. Bell, Shff, appt. admr; Proof of the issuance Land Warrant
M-316: Shff as admin. discharged and renders his final a/c
R(ecord)11-303: Petition for apptmt. of admin.
R11-679: Final a/c recorded
#82: DUNCAN, JAMES, decd, Estate of
M(inute)6-67: Petition to probate will continued
M6-106: Will probated & Letters testamentary to Minerva A. Duncan exox
M6-325, 505, 527: Settlement continued 12 months
R(ecord)12-769: Will of deceased recorded
R12-768: Petition to probate will
R13-102: Inventory of estate
MAD: from other sources, James Duncan d. 1/21/1861 aged 70 years old, wife Elizabeth, children: Jane mar. Mr. Bridges; Mahala mar. Mr. Riggins; Manerva A. (Ann); James G.; and Hilliard M.
#85: DUNCAN, HENRY, decd, estate of
M(inute)1-178: Henry Duke appts. admr; petition of J.A. Duncan for dower, petition to divide lands; Writ of dower and allowance
M1-187: Writ of dower ordered
MAD: from other sources, Henry Duncan d. by 11/22/1841, left widow Sarah Ann and several unnamed children.
#363: DUNCAN, John Senr. decd, Estate of, John Duncan Jr., Admr, April 1859.
M(inute)5-342: Petition, Bond & Letters
M5-447: Inventory of Appraisers
M5-514: Wm. Dowdy Petition for Title
M5-623: File next term to settle a/c
M5-644: 1st annual a/c filed May '60
M5-669: Annual a/c approved
M6-178: Citation for Admr.
M6-192: 2nd Annual a/c filed July '61
M6-202: Annual a/c approved
M6-344: Citation for Admr.
M6-357: Alias citation
M6-366: Contind. till Apl. '63 - June '62
M6-528: Continued
M6-539: Contind. till Apl. '64 - May '63
M7-309: Continued, May '66
M7-328, 355: Continued
M7-361: Contind. till Admr. of Jno. Duncan Jr. is known
R(ecord)11-705: Petition, Bond & Letters
R12-61: Inventory of money & debts
R12-478: 1st annual a/c
R13-148: 2nd Annual a/c
#663: DUNCAN, et al, minors, B.F. & E.M., Estate of, John Duncan Jr., Guardian, Oct. 1855.
M(inute)4-9: Petition, Bond & Letters
M4-110: Inventory, Mch. '56
M4-304, 328: 1st Annual a/c filed Dec. '56; Annual a/c approved
M4-564, 583: 2nd Annual a/c filed Oct. '57; annual a/c approved
M5-199, 201: 3rd Annual a/c filed Oct. '58; annual a/c approved
M5-456: 4th Annual a/c filed Oct. 59
M5-751, 774: 5th Annual a/c filed Oct. '60; annual a/c approved
M6-243, 260: 6th Annual a/c filed Oct. '61; annual a/c approved
R(ecord)9-138: Petition, Bond & Letters
R10-172: 1st annual account
R11-104, 519: 2nd annual account; 3rd annual account
R12-95, 629: 4th annual account; 5th annual account
R13-267: 6th annual account
#715: DUNCAN, JAMES W., decd, Estate of, Andw. J. Duncan, Admr, Augt. 1859
M(inute)5-429: Petition, Bond & Letters
M5-446: Inventory of appraisement, Sept. '59; inventory of money & debts Sept. '59
M5-490: Petition for sale of negroes Nov. '59
M5-611: Report of sale personal property, Mch. '60
M5-677: Report of sale of slaves, June '60
M5-751, 775: 1st annual a/c filed Oct. '60; annual a/c approved
M6-244, 257: 2nd annual a/c filed Oct. '61; annual a/c approved
M6-383, 417: 3rd annual a/c filed Augt. '62; annual a/c approved
M7-205: 4th & final a/c filed by C.G. Mitchell, admr. of A.J. Duncan decd. who was admin. of Jas. W. Duncan decd., Feby. 17, '66
M7-261: Order allowing final acct.
R(ecord) 12-31: Petition, Bond & Letters
R12-65: Petition for appraisers
R12-70: Warrant of appraisement
R12-67: Appraisement
R12-72: Inventory
R12-171: Petition to sell slaves
R12-376: Petition for continuance
R12-321: Report of sale of personalty
R12-324: Report of sale of perishable property
R12-401: Report of sale of slaves
R12-623: 1st annual a/c
R13-272, 541: 2nd annual a/c; 3rd annual a/c
R15-199: 4th & final a/c recorded
C.G. Mitchell admr. de bonis non Sept. 1865
M(inute)6-770: Petition, Bond & Letters
M7-32?3: Inventory filed May 15, '66
M7-387: Petition of Jeff. Wilson to be released
M7-414: 1st annual a/c filed Oct. 9, '66
M7-518: New bond filed Jany. '67
M7-538: Annual a/c approved
M8-19, 42: 2nd annual a/c filed Nov. '67, annual a/c approved
M8-125: Petition to Comp. cetain debts Feby. '68
M8-170: Petition to Comp. cetain debts Apl. '68
M8-203: Answer of Guardn ad litem June '68
M8-227: Order to compromise debts
M8-302: Report in comp.
M8-310, 329: 3rd Annual a/c filed Nov. 11, '68; annual a/c apprv
M8-345: Petition to comp. certain debts
M8-390: Answer of Guardn. ad litem
M8-405: Decree on Compromise Feby. '69
M8-430: Report on Compromise Mch. '69
M8-504: Citation for minors
M9-40: Petition to comp. Feby. '70
M9-44: 5th Annual a/c filed Feby. '70
All closed up in Chancery Court
#716: DUNCAN, WILLIAM M., decd., Estate of, Andw. J. Duncan, Admr, March 1858
M(inute)5-41: Petition, Bond & Letters; Petition to sell property & cultivate farm
M5-42: Order to Cultivate Farm
M5-108: Inventory of appraisement
M5-143: Inventory of money & debts, July '58
M5-191: Report of sale of personalty, Oct. '58
M5-227: Petition for sale of perishable property
M5-228: Petition for sale of slaves
M5-242: Citation for interested parties, Jany. '59
M5-327: 1st Annual a/c filed, April '59
M5-318: Citations for interested parties
M5-341, 357: Reports of the sale of slaves
M5-388: Alex. Morgan's petition for title; Report of sale of personal estate
M5-389: C.T. Bind? petition for title
M5-403: Decree title to A. Morgan, July '59
M5-649: 2nd Annual a/c filed, May '60
M6-100: 3rd Annual a/c filed March '61
M6-133: 3rd Annual a/c approved in part
M6-325, 336: 4th Annual a/c filed March '61; Approved
M7-205: 5th & final a/c filed Feb. 17, '66 by C.G. Mitchell Admr of Andw. J. Duncan decd. who was admr. of Wm. M. Duncan decd.
M7-355: Alias citation, July '66
M7-362: Amended Exceptions to the final a/c filed Aug. 14, '66
M7-497, 538: Amended 5th & Final a/c filed Dec. '66; approved
Not in minutes: Exceptions to amended a/c filed Jany. '67
M7-701: Final a/c approved June 22, 1867
R(ecord)11-274: Petition, Bond & Letters
R11-278: Petition to sell perishable property
Not recorded: Inventory
R11-502: Report of sale of personalty
R11-558: Report of sale of perishable
R11-582: Petition to sell slaves
R11-698: Report of sale of personalty
R11-767: Report of sale of slaves
R11-734: 1st Annual a/c
R11-792: C.T. Bond's Assignment
R12-484: 2nd Annual a/c
R13-45: 3rd Annual a/c
R13-389: 4th Annual a/c
Not recorded: 5th & Final a/c
MAD: from other sources, William M. Duncan, b. 3/10/1810, d. 2/17/1858, survivors (heirs): brothers Andrew J. Duncan and James W. Duncan; sisters Sarah Cox, Mary Hargroves and Lucinda Collins; nieces and nephews Sarah L.A., Thomas H. and Nancy J. Duncan, children of decd. brother Jeremiah W. Duncan; children of decd. sister Nancy Tardy: A.B., W.D., A.J., and B.A. Tardy, Elizabeth Davis, Lucinda S. Austin, Martha Tardy, Mary Tardy and Thomas H. Tardy; children of decd. sister Elizabeth Davis: Nancy Cook and W.D. Davis of 1860 Attala Co. MS, and Amanda M. and Pamila L. Jones who were ch. of Elizabeth Jones decd. dau. of Elizabeth Davis; and children of decd. sister Malinda Cobb wife of John S. Cobb Sr.: James W., Wm. D., Sarah E., Mary E., and John S/L?. Cobb Jr.
#717: DUNCAN, SARAH L.A., Minor, Estate of, Andw. J. Duncan Guardian, March 1858
M(inute)5-41: Petition, Bond & Letters
M5-191: Inventory filed Oct. '58
M5-327, 349: 1st Annual a/c filed April '59; approved
M5-404: Petition, & Order to sell land, July '59
M5-482: Report of sale of land, Novr. '59
M5-649, 668: 2nd Annual a/c filed, May '60; approved
M6-100: 3rd Annual a/c filed March '61
M6-101: 1st Inventory filed March '61
M6-127: Annual a/c approved
M6-325: 4th annual a/c filed March '62
M6-325: 2nd Inventory filed March '62
M6-336: Annual a/c approved
M7-207, 262: 5th & final a/c filed Feby. '66; approved March '66
M7-304: Inventory approved May '66
The above final a/c filed by C.G. Mitchell, admr. of A.J. Duncan who was guardian of the minor
R(ecord)11-277: Petition, Bond & Letters
R11-512: Report by guardian filed Oct. '58
R11-738: 1st Annual a/c
R12-20: Petition to sell land
R12-139: Report of sale of land
R12-481: 2nd Annual a/c
R13-63: 3rd Annual a/c
R12-775: 1st Inventory
R13-390: 4th Annual a/c
R13-354: 2nd Inventory
R15-204: 5th & Final a/c recorded
#718: DUNCAN, WILLIAM M., Minor, Estate of, Andw. J. Duncan Guardian, Augt. 1859
M(inute)5-430: Petition, Bond & Letters
M5-467: Petition to sell land, Oct. '59
M5-467, 727: Citation to interested parties
M5-745: Decree to sell land, Sept. '60
M5-750: 1st Annual a/c filed Oct. '60
M5-757: Inventory filed Oct. '60
M6-85, 6-109: Report of sale of land, approved Feby. '61; approved Mch. '61
M6-241, 258: 2nd Annual a/c filed, Oct '61; approved
M6-417: 3rd Annual a/c filed Sept. '62
M7-207: 4th & final a/c filed Feby. 17, '66, by C.G. Mitchell, admr. of Andw. J. Duncan who was former guardian of the minor
M7-262: Final a/c approved March '66
R(ecord)12-55: Petition, Bond & Letters
R12-150: Petition for sale of land
R12-152: Additional bond
R12-622: 1st Annual a/c
R12-609: Inventory
R12-664: Report of sale of land
R13-270: 2nd Annual a/c
R13-542: 3rd Annual a/c
R15-201: 4th & Final a/c recorded
Chas. G. Mitchell, Guardian, Sept. 1865
M(inute)6-769: Petition, Bond & Letters
M7-304: Inventory filed May 15, '66
M7-415, 498: 1st Annual a/c filed Oct. '66; approved
M8-20, 45: 2nd Annual a/c filed Novr. '67; approved
M8-311, 328: 3rd Annual a/c filed Novr. '68; approved
M8-504: Petition to compromise and citations
M8-546: Petition to change time of filing a/c
M9-46, 91: 4th & final a/c filed Feby. '70; Continued Aprl. 70
Final Decree rendered in the Chancery Court, Nov. 12th, 1870
R(ecord)14-373: Petition, Bond & Letters
R15-276: Inventory
R16-345: 1st Annual a/c
R17-13: 2nd Annual a/c
R17-426: 3rd Annual a/c
R18-310: 4th & Final a/c recorded
#719: DUNCAN, JOSEPHINE E., Minor, Estate of, Andw. J. Duncan Guardian, Augt. 1859
M(inute)5-430: Petition, Bond & Letters
M5-467: Petition to sell land for division
M5-745: Decree to sell land, Sept. '60
M5-751: 1st Annual a/c filed Oct. '60
M5-757: Inventory filed Oct. '60
M5-775: Annual a/c approved
M6-85, 6-109: Report of sale of land, Feby. '61; approved Mch. '61
M6-241, 258: 2nd Annual a/c filed, Oct '61; approved
M6-383: 3rd Annual a/c filed Augt '62
M6-418: Annual a/c approved Sept. '62
M7-208: 4th & final a/c filed Feby. 17, '66, by C.G. Mitchell, admr. of A.J. Duncan who was guardian of the minor
M7-263: Final a/c approved March '66
R(ecord)12-55: Petition, Bond & Letters
R12-621: 1st Annual a/c
R13-270: 2nd Annual a/c
R12-609: Inventory
R13-543: 3rd Annual a/c
R15-202: Answer of guardian ad litem
R15-202: Petition for final hearing
R15-202: 4th & Final a/c recorded
C.G. Mitchell, Guardian, Sept. 1865
M(inute)6-769: Petition, Bond & Letters
M7-304: Petition to compromise debts
M7-303: Inventory filed May 15, '66
M7-304: Answer of Guardian ad litem
M7-415, 498: 1st Annual a/c filed Oct. '66; approved
M8-19, 45: 2nd Annual a/c filed Novr. '67; approved
M8-310, 328: 3rd Annual a/c filed Novr. '68; approved
M8-547: Petition to change time of a/c
M9-45, 73: 4th Annual a/c filed Feby. '70; approved
5th & final account filed in the Chancery Court, Feb. 14th, 1871
R(ecord)14-374: Petition, Bond & Letters
R15-271: Petition to compromise debts
R15-272: Answer of Guardian ad litem
R15-275: Inventory
R16-346: 1st Annual a/c
R17-10: 2nd Annual a/c
R17-427: 3rd Annual a/c
Not on file: 4th Annual a/c
R18-321: 5th & Final a/c recorded
#720: DUNCAN et al, Minors, John B., Andw. J., Sarah A. & Elizabeth M.; C.G. Mitchell, Guardian, Sept. 12, 1865
M(inute)6-770: Petition, Bond & Letters
M7-305: Inventory of lands, May '66
M7-395: Citations & continuance
M7-414, 457: 1st Annual a/c filed Oct. '66; approved
M7-497, 478, 538: Annual a/c approved
M7-761, 775: Continued, Sept. '67; Continued
M8-19, 44: 2nd Annual a/c filed Novr. '67; approved
M8-310, 327: 3rd Annual a/c filed Novr. '68; approved
M8-534: Continued & Citation Sept. '69
M8-545: Petition to change time of filing a/c
M9-46: Final a/c with S.A. Duncan filed Feby. '70
M9-46: 4th Annual a/c filed Feby. '70 absent
M9-71: Continued, March '70
M9-72, 91: 4th Annual a/c approved; continued
5th & Final A/c filed Feby. 14 '71 and settled in Chancery Court
R(ecord)14-377: Petition, Bond & Letters
R15-269: Inventory of land
R16-345: 1st Annual a/c
R17-12: 2nd Annual a/c
R17-430 3rd Annual a/c
Not on file: 4th annual a/c
R18-322: 5th & Final a/c
#721: DUNCAN, ANDW. J., decd, Estate of, C.G. Mitchell, Admr, Sept. 1865
M(inute)6-771: Petition, Bond & Letters
M6-771: Petition to sell cotton, Sept. '65
M6-797: Petition to sell perishable property
Appraisement of estate filed Novr. 13 '65 but not in the minutes
M7-84: Order to sell perishable property
M7-113: Petition of widow for dower
M7-116: Decree for dower
M7-206: Inventory & report of sale
M7-301: Report of Commrs. of dower approved
M7-414, 531: 1st Annual a/c filed Oct. '66; approved Jany. '67
M8-19: 2nd Annual a/c filed Novr. '67
M8-310, 327: 3rd Annual a/c filed Novr. '68; approved
M8-504: Petition to Comp. debt with J.H. Plant
M8-561: Decree to Comp.
M9-44: Report of sale of land approved
Not on file: 4th Annual a/c
5th & final a/c filed Feby. '71 and closed in Chancery Court
R(ecord)14-382: Petition, Bond & Letters
R14-384: Petition to sell cotton
R14-472: Petition to sell property
R15-54: Appraisement
R15-55: Inventory
R15-56: Petition to sell perishable property
R15-56: Petition for appraisal
R15-56: Petition for dower
R15-17: Account sales personal property
R15-60: report of sale
R15-61: Answer of Admin. & others
R15-142, 142: Appraisement of perishable property; report of sale
R15-143: Acct. sales in park
R15-266: Report of Commrs. of dower
R15-267: Decree for dower
R15-343: 1st Annual a/c
R16-533: Proof of notice of sale
R17-11: 2nd Annual a/c
R18-8: Citation to Comp. with Plant
R18-131: Citation to declare estate insolvent
R18-133: Exhibits "B" & "C"
R18-134: Answer of Guardian ad litem
R18-149: Report of sale of land
R18-351: 5th & Final a/c
#722: DUNCAN, Minor, Sarah L.A., C.G. Mitchell Guardian Sept. 1865
M(inute)6-769: Petition, Bond & Letters
M7-304: Inventory
M7-388: Petition of Jeff Wilson to be released
M7-415, 531: 1st Annual a/c filed Oct. 66; approved
M8-20, 45: 2nd Annual a/c filed Novr. '67; approved
M8-124: Petition & bid for sale of land Feby. '68
M8-311, 328: 3rd Annual a/c filed Novr. '68; approved
M8-545: Petition to change filing annual a/c
M9-45, 73: 4th Annual a/c filed Feby. '70; approved
5th & final a/c filed Feby. 14 '71 and settled in the Chancery Court
R(ecord)14-373: Petition, Bond & Letters
R15-584: Petition of Jeff. Wilson for release
R15-276: 1st Annual a/c, Inventory
R16-348: 1st Annual a/c
R17-8: 2nd Annual a/c
R17-102: Petition to bid for land
R17-425: 3rd Annual a/c
Not on file: 4th Annual a/c
R18-329: 5th & Final a/c recorded
#723: DUNCAN, WILLIAM M., decd, Estate of; C.G. Mitchell, Admr. de bonis non, Sept. 1865
M(inute)6-770: Petition, Bond & Letters
M7-415: 1st Annual a/c filed Oct. '66
Not in minutes: 2nd Annual a/c filed Novr. 9 '67
M8-311, 328: 3rd Annual a/c filed Novr. 11 '68; approved
M8-406: Petition to Comp. certain claims Feby. '69
M8-418: Citations to interested parties
M8-495: Order to collect costs due
M8-544: Order to change time of annual a/c
M9-42: Decree to Comp. certain debts
M9-45, 74: 4th Annual a/c filed Feby. '70; approved
5th & Final a/c filed Feby. '71 and settled in Chancery Court
R(ecord)14-379: Petition, Bond & Letters
R16-350: 1st Annual a/c
R17-30: 2nd Annual a/c
R17-426: 3rd Annual a/c
R18-153: Petition to compromise debts
Not on file: 4th Annual a/c
R18-323: 5th & Final a/c
MAD: suit of Charles G. Mitchell, Admin. de bonis non of estate of William M. Duncan decd, vs. Joseph M. Heard and Martha L. Ware, execs. of estate of J.A. Ware decd; John C. James and Margaret S. James execs. estate of W.Z. Ware decd; William M. Duncan and Josephine Duncan were heirs of James W. Duncan. Andrew Duncan was Admr. Est. James W. Duncan. From 1870, Pontotoc Co. MS, Drawer 96, Case #4351 (from pg.182, "Mississippi court records from the files of the High Court of Errors and Appeals, 1799-1859" by Mary Louise Flowers Hendrix, FHL book 976.2 P2h)
#724: DUNCAN, JEREMIAH W., decd; Martha A. Duncan, Administratrix de bonis non, March 1858.
M(inute)5-47: Petition, Bond & Letters
M5-146: Inventory filed July '58
M5-211: Petition to sell slaves, & citation
M5-224: Petition of widow for dower
M5-226: Order to sell slaves
M5-229: Jas. H. Duncan's petition for title
M5-241: Citation to interested parties
M5-274: Report of sale of personal estate
M5-283: Report of Commissioners of Dower confirmed
M5-299: 1st Annual a/c filed Mch. '59
M5-304: Inventory, March '59
M5-331: Annual a/c approved
M5-508: Decree of dower, made Decr. 13 '59
M5-588, 613: 2nd Annual a/c filed Mch. '60; approved
M6-39: New bond approved Jany. '61
M6-149: 3rd Annual a/c filed April '61
M6-358, 364: 4th Annual a/c filed May '62; approved
M7-10: Petition of C.G. Mitchell for new bond
M7-52, 219: Petition continued, Feby; Petition continued Feby. '66
M7-341: 5th & final a/c filed June '66
M7-539: Issue joined & jury ordered Jany. '67
M7-690: Alias Venire facias ordered June '67
M7-698: Jury and verdict, June '67
M7-760: Exception to final a/c, Sept. '67
M8-65: Final a/c restated approved, & final decree made Decr. 13 '67
The papers in this case not on file except the final decree.
Pontotoc Co. MS record; will of William Duncan; typed; from AR, LA, TX Gen. Society (FHL film 370,328 item 9, MAD's extract)
William Duncan of Pontotoc Co. MS; wife Sarah during her natural life that part of Sec. 12, Twp. 8, R. 10E now belonging to me and 100 acres off W. side Sec. 7, Twp 8, Range 10E, Chickasaw survey, MS, being about 300 acres so as to include my present dwelling house; also as many of my negroes as she shall choose to select and as much stock and farming implements during her life, then to descend as below. All my property, subject to above request, to my children Nancy Hardy, Elizabeth Davis, Polly Heargrove, James Duncan, Sally Cole, William M. Duncan, Ivey H. Duncan, Andrew J. Duncan, Malinda Cobb, Sucinder Collims (sic), to be equally divided; if any of them be deceased, then the children to receive share of deceased parent. Except Mrs. Hardy, Mr. Hardy has had an advance of $1020, this amount first to be deducted from interest of the children of said Mrs. Hardy then all to share and share alike. Appoint my said sons or such as be living at time of my death, to be executors. Dated 13 Sept. 1850; Wit. Shelton R. White, C.G. Mitchell, J.A. McNeil; proved 1st Monday Nov. 1850 by witnesses. (MAD: "Ivey" H. Duncan is Jeremiah H. Duncan; Isaac Cole mar. Sarah Duncan 12/24/1827, Benjamin Collins mar. Lucinda Duncan 1/31/1829; Edward Davis mar. Elizabeth Duncan 11/11/1823; Hope H. Hargrove mar. "Nancy" Duncan 3/15/1827; Joseph B. Tardy mar. Nancy Duncan 8/28/1823; John S. Cobb mar. Malinda Duncan 11/5/1837; all Tuscaloosa Co. AL)
Pontotoc Co. MS Probate Court Minutes
1855-1858 (FHL film 893,387, item 2)
Ben. F. pg. 9, 100, 110, 268, etc. (not copied)
no Thomas L.
Vol.7, 1865-1867 (FHL film 893,388)
no Thomas L., but others not copied
Vol.8, 1867-1869 (FHL film 893,389)
no Thomas L., but others not copied
Pontotoc Co. MS Probate Records
Vol.7, 1853-1855 (FHL film 893,391)
Vol.9, 1855-1856 (FHL film 893,392
Vol.11, 1856-1859 (FHL film 893,392)
11-679: 18 March 1859, report of W.M. Bell, "the undersigned administrator of the Estate of Thomas L. Duncan deceased respectfully represents unto your Honor that at the March term 1858 of your Honorable Court he was appointed administrator of said estate being at the time of said appointment Shff. of said County, that since this term of office has expired and as by law required, he begs leave to report progress in said administration and to be discharged from further settlements of said estate. The said Administrator has received nothing and disbursed nothing on account of said estate; he prays your honor to appoint some other administrator and that he be discharged from any payment of cost as he has not realized anything from the assets of said estate, as by law he is exempt from cost in such cases and as in duty bound &c.
Vol.12 - no Thos. L. Duncan (FHL film 893,393)
Vol.14, 1863-1865 - no Thos. L. Duncan (FHL film 893,393)
Pontotoc Co. MS Probate Court Records
Vol.15, 1866-1867 - no Thomas L. Duncan (FHL film 893,394)
Vol.16, 1866-1867 - no Thomas L. Duncan
Vol.17, 1868-1869 - no index (FHL film 893,395)
Pontotoc Co. MS Probate Court Final Records v.5 1850-1852 (FHL film 893,390; SLC 6/19/2008; not all references copied)
Index: R5-135, 138; (M2-259): Wm. M. Duncan, & Jno. W. Duncan, exec. of WM. DUNCAN; Will of testator probated; Bond & Letters testamentary; Citation ordered to issue
5-135: Petition of Wm. M. Duncan and James W. Duncan for letters of administration on estate of William Duncan decd; that sometime during the month of October last William Duncan late of said county died leaving a will; witnessed by Shelton R. White, C.G. Mitchell and John A. McNeil; that the will appointed his sons executors thereof but that Jeremiah W. Duncan and Andrew J. Duncan have renounced their executorship. That William Duncan died owning a large real and personal estate consisting chiefly of a plantation of land on Oconitahatchie Creek and about 44 negro slaves, stock, etc., said personal estate worth about $25,000. That petitioners are willing to (be administrators). 4 Nov. 1850. Pg.136, renunciation.
Pontotoc Co. MS Probate Court Record Book Vol.5 (FHL film 893,390; SLC 6/18, 6/19, 6/20/2008; not all references copied)
5-188 to 189: 1st Monday in December 1850. By petition of Sarah Duncan, widow of William Duncan decd; ordered that James A. Hill, Major M. Martin & C.G. Mitchell be appointed commissioners to select and set apart out of the stock of provisions or effects of said William Duncan decd, one year's provisions for the said Sarah Duncan the widow ... Report of commissioners 28 Dec. 1850, hogs, corn, stock fodder, foods, cash to buy groceries $40, cash to buy clothing $80, ... (total) $1175.00.
5-194: Petition of Jeremiah W. Duncan for resignation of guardianship of George Blackwell et al; that at the last term he was appointed guardian of all the children of Nicholas Blackwell decd late of your county, that he gave his bond as such but that no letters of guardianship were ever issued or at least never came into his possession, neither was he ever sworn in ... he has no property or effects in his hands belonging to said children and none of their property has ever come into his gands as guardian ... he wants to renounce his guardianship. /s/ Jeremiah W. Duncan. 4 Jan. 1851 (MAD: Andrew J. Duncan mar. Mary T. Blackwell 3/30/1848 in Pontotoc Co. MS)
5-194 to 195: Petition of A.J. Duncan & Jeremiah W. Duncan for sale of the real estate of William Duncan, Pontotoc Co. MS; that in the month of October last William Duncan late of said county died leaving a will which has been duly exhibited, admitted to probate, letters testamentary granted to William W. Duncan and James W. Duncan the persons therein named as executors. That the testator left a widow and ten children of which your petitioners are two, and according to the terms of the will the real and personal estate of said testator, after 300 acres named in the will should be set apart for the widow, was to be equally divided between the children of said testator or their representatives in equal shares except that part of the personal estate which she should select, that the land be divided so divided is all lying in this county, Sec.7 & 8 of Twp.8 Range 3E, the N 1/2 Sec.13 Twp.8 Range 2E less 40 acres belonging to one of your petitioner; also the NE 1/4 Sec.23 Twp.7 Range 2E and the NW 1/4 Sec.34 Twp.8 Range 3E and a fractional part of Sec.12 Twp.8 Range 2, which petitioners believe cannot be divided in such a manner as to render the shares equal in value or in quantity from the fact that some of it is remote from the other and of different grades or value. Petitioners further show ... that should the petiltion for sale be deferred until a later term, that the sale would be necessarily thrown into the ensuing spring of 1851 at which time petitioners believe that it would not be so valuable ... because purchasers would have provided themselves with land suitable for farming before the date of the sale. Petition for sale of the land except the part set aside for the widow. /s/ Jeremiah W. Duncan, Andrew J. Duncan. 4 Nov. 1850.
5-223 to 224: Bond of James W. Duncan and William M. Duncan executors of William Duncan decd. Bond of James W. Duncan, William M. Duncan, Norman J. Mays, and Joseph Pruitt, for $15,000, 6 Jan. 1851, for Jeremiah W. Duncan and Andrew J. Duncan, heirs and devisees of estate of William Duncan decd. late of Pontotoc Co. for the sale of lands (description not copied here) for their application of the proceeds in the manner that they should have. 3 Feb. 1851.
5-331 to 335: Report of Sale of the Personal Estate of Wm. Duncan decd. The executors of the last will & testament of William Duncan decd. report they sold the personal estate on 2 Jan. 1851 at the late residence of the testator on Oconalihatchee Creek in this county to the highest bidder on a credit of 12 months, mules, horses, oxen, cattle, etc. Account marked Exhibit A, $4758.38, notice marked Exhibit B, Exhibit C proof of their having properly conducted the sale; all purchasers have given bond for payment. Exhibit A (pg.332) includes purchasers John S. Cobb, C.G. Mitchell, A.J. Duncan, A.B. Tardy, Parham? Kirk, L.C. Martin, A.J. Jones, Sarah Duncan, C. Cornelius, Abner Shuttles?, R.H. Dansby, W.H. Kirkpatrick, Ed Gambrel, Jerry M. Duncan (pg.334) & others. Filed 8 April 1851. Exhibit B, starts pg.335, quit.
5-373 to 375: Sale of the personal estate of William Duncan decd. List of the sale of slaves made by James W. Duncan and William M. Duncan executors of the will of said testator, on Tuesday 10 April 1851 (not copied here). May 5, 1851. Exhibit C, statements by J.B. Tardy and C.G. Mitchell who were present at the sale on 10 April 1851.
5-375 to 376: Sale of Real Estate of Wm. Duncan: All of Sec.7? T8 R3E except 100 acres off W.side and NE 1/4 Sec.13 T8 R2 except 8 acres off NW corner, to Jeremiah W. Duncan. NW 1/4 Sec.8 T8 R3E to C.G. Mitchell. NE 1/4 Sec.8 T8 R3E to John S. Cobb. SE 1/4 Sec.8 T8 R3E to John S. Cobb. SW 1/4 Sec.8 T8 R3E to John S. Cobb. NW 1/4 Sec.34 T8 R3E to Lewis Ball. NW 1/4 Sec.13 T8 R2E except 32 acres off N.side, to A.J. Duncan. NE 1/4 Sec.23 T7 R2E except one half interest in cotton shed, to W.W. White. Sold 11 March 1851. Report dated May 5 1851. Statements by Joseph B. Tardy and C.G. Mitchell.
Pontotoc Co. MS Probate Court Record Book 9 (FHL film 893,392; SLC 6/18, 6/19, 6/20/2008; not all references copied)
9-258 to 261: Petition of William M. Duncan, one of the executors of the will of William Duncan decd. late of Pontotoc Co., that the testator devised to his wife Sarah Duncan for life a tract of land of about 300 acres including the dwelling house, known as part of Sec.12 Twp.8 Range 2E then belonging to the testator and 100 acres off the west side of Sec.7 Twp.8 Range 3E of the Chickasaw survey in MS in Pontotoc Co. MS; that parcel of land was to be under the entire possession of Sarah Duncan during her life and at her death to revert to her estate and be divided among her children or their representatives. That said Sarah Duncan died this last spring and the land must now be disposed according to the will, that there are undistributed shares of the estate and from the nature of the land it is impossible to divide it into ten equall portions ... request sale of the land to equally divide the proceeds. Jas. W. Duncan, John S. Cobb guardian of Wm. D., James F., Sarah E., Mary E. and John S. Cobb Jr., Jeremiah W. Duncan, Andrew J. Duncan, A.J. Jones & Elizabeth his wife, William D. Davis, Andrew J. Davis & Elizabeth C. his wife, Benj. W. Collins & Lucinda his wife all of whom reside or will soon reside in Pontotoc Co., William M. Cook & Nancy his wife who reside in Leak Co. MS, Joseph B. Tardy guardian of Lucinda C., Martha, Mary & Thomas H. Tardy, Alexander B. Tardy, William D. Tardy, Alexander B. Tardy & Augustus B. Tardy who reside in Clark County in this state, and that publication be made to Hope H. Hargroves & Mary his wife and for Isaac Cole & Sarah his wife who are now residents of Mississippi, requiring them to appear. /s/ William M. Duncan. 12 Dec. 1855. Petition for sale of slaves, now 17 of them, 2 having died and 4 having been born (MAD: not copied).
9-284: B.F. Duncan et al, inventory of estate. Inventory of assets of estate of Isabel Hampton as have come to sight knowledge of undersigned guardian of the minor heirs of aforesaid Isabel Hampton deceased, to wit: B.F. Duncan & M.E. Duncan. To this amt. recd. of S.G. Hampton admr. of Thomas Hampton decd, $280, this 11 March 1856. /s/ John Duncan Jr., guardian. 10 March 1856.
Pontotoc Co. MS Probate Court Record Book 11 (FHL film 893,392; SLC 6/18, 6/19, 6/20/2008; not all references copied)
11-294 to 296: Petition of Martha J?. Duncan, that on 8 Oct. 1857 her husband Jeremiah W. Duncan then a citizen of Pontotoc Co. died intestate possessed of real and personal estate of about $20,000, and that on 12 Oct. 1857 William M. Duncan was, with the consent of petitioner, appointed administrator of the estate, ... until about the (blank) day of February 1858 when William M. Duncan died; that Jeremiah W. Duncan left only three children surviving him, to wit, Sarah Lavinia & Amanda Thomas H. & Nancy J. Duncan, all of whom are minors, petitioner asks to be given letters of administration, bond sureties John B?. Wiley, William B. Walker and William J. Wiley. Administration bond, 10 March 1858, /s/ Martha J. Duncan, John B. Wiley, W.B. Walker, W.J. Wiley. Letters of administration issued 2 March 1858. Letters of guardianship issued to John B. Wiley, that in Oct. 1857 Jeremiah W. Duncan died leaving Thomas H. and Nancy J. Duncan two of his children who are minors under age 14, that the minors are the grand children of petitioner and that Martha J. Duncan, their mother is willing for petitioner to be their guardian ...
11-377 to 378: Appraisal of estate of Wm. M. Duncan, 30 March 1858? (more not copied)
11-418 to 421: 12 Oct. 1858, order for appraisal of estate of Jeremiah W. Duncan and to set off to the widow and children one year's provisions ...; appraisal of estate
11-421 to 422: Final settlement, Wm. M. Duncan decd, by A.J. Duncan, 10 May 1858; Wm. M. Duncan was administrator of estate of Jeremiah W. Duncan decd, whose heirs are Martha J. Duncan his widow, and Thomas H?. Duncan and Nancy J. Duncan his children, for whom John H. Wiley is guardian by appointment of the court, and Sarah L.A. Duncan child of said Jeremiah W. Duncan for whom the undersigned is guardian; asks for citation to the heirs for final settlement. 10 May 1858.
11-499 to 503: William Duncan decd. Final Acct; of which Wm. M. Duncan was executor; Probate Court April 1858, accounting by Andrew J. Duncan admin. of said Wm. M. Duncan decd ... July 14, 1857, paid Joseph B. Tardy guardian of minor heirs of Nancy Tardy decd, $550; paid J.A. Davis admr. of A.D. Miller, $550; paid A.B. Tardy, B.A. Tardy, W.D. Tardy, E.C. Davis $183.33-1/3 each; paid J.S. Cobb guardian $1650.00; paid W.R?(W.K?.) & L.?. Austin $183.33-1/3; paid A.J. Tardy $183.33-1/3; paid James? W. Duncan $1650.00, paid A.J. Duncan $1650.00; paid A.J. & Sarah E. Jones $550.00; paid Mary & H.H. Hargroves $1650.00; paid Benj. & Lucinda Collins $1650.00; paid James W. Duncan $1650.00. Dated 13 April 1858.
11-501 to 503: Sarah Duncan decd, final acct. of adr. In account with Wm. M. Duncan decd. who was admin. of the estate of said Sarah Duncan decd. by A.J. Duncan admin. of said Wm. M. Duncan decd ... Probate Court; paid A.J. Tardy $35.00, W.K. & L.S. Austin $35.00, J.A. & E.C. Davis $35.00, B.A. Tardy $35.00, Jos. B. Tardy guardian $105.00, A.B. Tardy distributee $35.00, W.D. Tardy $35.00, J.S. Cobb guardian $315.00, James? W. Duncan $315.00, A.J. Duncan $315.00, A.?. & Sarah Jones $105.00, Mary & H.H. Hargroves $315.00, Benjamin & Lucinda Colins $315.00, James W. Duncan $315.00, Wm. L. Davis $105.00, filed 13 Oct. 1858.
11-512: Estate of Sarah L.A. Duncan by her guardian A.J. Duncan that the entire estate consists of her distributive share of the estate of her deceased father Jeremiah W. Duncan and in the estate of her deceased uncle William M. Duncan, which estates are now in course of administration; Oct. 12, 1838.
11-557: Petition by Martha J. Duncan, administratrix of the estate of Jeremiah W. Duncan late of Pontotoc Co. decd, for sale of 20 slaves (MAD: not copied) which by law should be divided among the heirs, that petitioner is the relict and widow of the said Jeremiah W. Duncan, that the slaves cannot be divided in kind; that Jeremiah W. Duncan left surviving him the petitioner widow of said Jeremiah, Sarah Lavinia Amanda Duncan, Thomas H. Duncan, and Nancy J. Duncan, children of said Jeremiah, and that petitioner and said children are the only heirs or distributees, and the children are minors having their respective guardians John B. Wiley, guardian of Thomas H. & Nancy J. Duncan, and Andrew J. Duncan, guardian of Sarah Lavinia Amanda Duncan. 10 Nov. 1858.
11-557 to 558: Petition by Andrew J. Duncan, admin. of estate of William M. Duncan decd, to sell farm animals. 14 Nov. 1858.
11-582 to 583: Petition for sale of slaves of estate of William M. Duncan decd. by admin. Andrew J. Duncan. That William M. Duncan left surviving him the petitioner, brother of said William M. Duncan, James W. Duncan, also brother of said William, William D. Cobb, James H. Cobb, Sarah E. Cobb, Mary E. Cobb, John S. Cobb Jr., Sarah L.A. Duncan, Thomas H. Duncan, and Nancy J. Duncan, William M. Cook and wife Mary Cook, W.D. Davis, J.H. Davis & Elizabeth Davis his wife, Amanda M. Jones and Pamely V. Jones, H.H. Hargrove & Mary his wife, Isaac Cole & Sarah his wife, A.B. Tardy, W.D. Tardy, A.J. Tardy, B.A. Tardy, Benjamin Collins & his wife Lucinda, W.R. Austin & wife S.L. Austin, Martha May & Thomas H. Tardy, are the only heirs and distributees of said decedent ... The said James W. Duncan, and John S. Cobb guardian and father of W.D. Cobb, James H. Cobb, Sarah E. Cobb, Mary E. Cobb, and John S. Cobb Jr., and John B. Wiley guardian of Thomas H. & Nancy J. Duncan, William M. Cook & wife Nancy, W.D. Davis, J.H. Davis & wife Elizabeth, A.J. Jones guardian of Amanda M. Jones & Pamely V. Jones, H.H. Hargrove & his wife Mary who are residents of the state of Alabama, and Isaac Cole & wife Sarah, also residents of the State of Alabama, A.B. Tardy, W.B. Tardy, A.J. Tardy, B.A. Tardy, and Joseph B. Tardy guardian of Martha & Mary and Thomas H. Tardy, W.R. Austin & wife L.S. Austin, Benjamin Collins and his wife Lucinda residents of Arkansas, should be summoned about the sale of slaves. /s/ A.J. Duncan, Adms. 14 Nov. 1858.
11-584-585: Petition for letters of admin. on estate of W.M. Duncan; Petitioners James W. Duncan and Andrew J. Duncan brothers of decedent, Sarah Cole, Mary Hargroves and Lucinda Collins, sisters of said deceased; Sarah L.A. Duncan, Thomas H. Duncan and Nancy J. Duncan minor children of Jeremiah W. Duncan decd. who was brother to William M. Duncan decd, and who appear by Andrew J. Duncan guardian of said Sarah L.A. Duncan and John B? Wiley guardian of said Thomas H. Duncan and Nancy J. Duncan; and A.B. Tardy, W.D. Tardy, A.J. Tardy, B.A. Tardy, Elizabeth Davis, Lucinda J. Austin, Martha Tardy, Mary Tardy and Thomas H. Tardy, children of Nancy Tardy decd. who was sister to said William M. Duncan decd, the said Martha Tardy, Mary Tardy & Thomas? H. Tardy who are minors by their guardian A?.H?. Tardy; and Nancy Cook, W.D. Davis children of Elizabeth Davis decd. who was sister to said William M. Duncan decd; and Amanda M. Jones and Pamelia V. Jones minor children of Elizabeth Jones decd? who was daughter of Elizabeth Davis decd. above named and who are grandnieces of said William M. Duncan decd, by their guardian Andrew J. ?? and William E. Cobb, James H. Cobb, Sarah E. Cobb, ??? E?. Cobb and John S. Cobb Jr. children of Malinda? Cobb decd who was sister of said William M. Duncan; ... that on 8 Oct. 1857 said Jeremiah W. Duncan died and his widow Martha J. Duncan was appointed his admin.; that William M. Duncan on 17 Feb. 1858 died. 15 Dec. 1858.
11-649 to 651: Report of sale of slaves of estate of Jeremiah W. Duncan, by Martha J. Duncan, admx, 10 Feb. 1859.
11-654 to 655: Dower, 1/3 of land, set off to Martha J. Duncan, widow of Jeremiah W. Duncan. 18 Jan. 1859.
11-679: Estate of Thomas L. Duncan decd, final accounting by W.W. Bell, admin. 18 March 1859. W.W.Bell was appointed admin. at March term 1858 as sheriff; he has received nothing and disbursed nothing, and his term of office has expired; he wants to be discharged. 18 March 1859.
11-745: Wm. Duncan estate, paid W.W. Cook and Nancy D. Cook part of their distributive share, /s/ A.J. Duncan, 12 April 1859.
Pontotoc Co. MS Probate Court Record Book 12 (FHL film 893,393; SLC 6/18, 6/19, 6/20/2008; not all references copied)
12-7: Petition of Alexander Morgan, that 15 Jan. 1853 Wm. M. Duncan sold petitioner two tracts of land, before the title was made, Wm. M. Duncan died intestate about 5 Feb. 1858, and A.J. Duncan was appointed admin. Petition for title. 4 June? 1859.
12-20 to 21: Petition of Andrew J. Duncan, admin. of estate of William M. Duncan decd. and guardian of Sarah L.A. Duncan a minor heir; that a number of the heirs are minors and equitable partition of the land cannot be made; heirs Andrew J. Duncan and James W. Duncan brothers of decedent, Sarah Cole, Mary Hargroves and Lucinda Collins, sisters of said deceased, Sarah L.A. Duncan, Thomas H. Duncan and Nancy J. Duncan minor children of Jeremiah W. Duncan decd. who was brother to William M. Duncan decd, & A.B. Tardy, W.D. Tardy, A.J. Tardy, B.A. Tardy, Elizabeth Davis, Lucinda J. Austin, Martha Tardy, Mary Tardy and Thomas H. Tardy, children of Nancy Tardy decd. who was sister to said William M. Duncan decd, Nancy Cook, W.D. Davis children of Elizabeth Davis decd. who was sister to said William M. Duncan decd and Amanda M. Jones and Pamelia V. Jones minor children of Elizabeth Jones decd. who was daughter of Elizabeth Davis decd. above named and who are grandnieces of said William M. Duncan decd, & that James H. Cobb, Wm. D. Cobb, Sarah C. Cobb, Mary E. Cobb, John S. Cobb Jr. who are children of Malinda Cobb decd who was sister of Wm. M. Duncan are the only heirs ... petition for sale of land. (no date found on petition)
12-31 to 33: Petition by Andrew J. Duncan to administer estate of James W. Duncan who died 21 July last intestate, estate consists of several tracts of land, slaves, etc. Petitioner is brother of decd.; decedent left two heirs, to wit, Wm. M. Duncan and Josaphine E. Duncan children of decedent both of whom are minors. Bond by N.J. Mays, James A. Hill, John. S. Cobb, C.G. Mitchell. 8 Aug. 1859.
12-47 to 48: Bond of A.J. Duncan, John S. Cobb, C.G. Mitchell and N.J. Mays for A.J. Duncan to be guardian of Josephine E. Duncan, orphan. 8 Aug. 1859. Same, as guardian of Wm. M. Duncan, orphan.
12-55 to 56: Petitions of Andrew J. Duncan for guardianship of Josephine E. Duncan and William M. Duncan, minor children under age of 14 years of James W. Duncan, decd. 8 Aug. 1859.
12-61: Inventory of money and debts due John Duncan decd, by John Duncan admin. of John Duncan decd. 12 Sept. 1859.
12-65, 67 to 72: Appraisers appointed for estate of James W. Duncan decd on Aug. 1859, but C.G. Mitchell and J.G.P?.Crook have gone beyond the limits of MS ... Aug. 27, 1859, /s/ A.J. Duncan. Inventory of estate of James W. Duncan, 5 Sept. 1859, by J.S. Cobb, N.J. Mays, A.J. Jones. Warrant of appraisement and inventory of money and accounts.
12-95: Probate Court, Sept. 1859. B.F. & E.M. Duncan annual account of guardianship. /s/ John Duncan, guardian of B.F. & M.E. Duncan, 10 Oct. 1859.
12-137 to 139: Nancy J. & Thomas H. Duncan, petition of guardian John B. Wiley for sale of lands; that the only other child and heir of said Jeremiah W. Duncan decd besides petitioner was Amanda Duncan who was and is a minor for whom Andrew J. Duncan is guardian; that the fences need repair so the land could be rented which would be too expensive, petition for sale. 27 Aug. 1859.
12-139 to 142: William M. Duncan decd., report of sale of land. Andrew J. Duncan, guardian of Sarah L.A. Duncan, petitioned for sale of land, land sold. 10 Nov. 1859.
12-150 to 152: Wm. M. & Josephine E. Duncan, petition by guardian Andrew J. Duncan for sale of lands, they the minor heirs of James W. Duncan. Sept. 22, 1859. 12 Dec. 1859, bond by A.J. Duncan, J.S.Cobb, N.M. Benny.
12-162 to 163: Petition of Martha J. Jones formerly Martha J. Duncan and widow of Jeremiah W. Duncan who died in 1857 leaving petitioner his widow; that she is entitled to her dower in lands. (no date found)
12-170 to 171: Petition of Andrew J. Duncan, admin. of estate of James W. Duncan, petition for sale of slaves. Sept. 22, 1861.
12-321 to 329, 333 to 336: Report of sale of personal estate and household estate (etc.) of James W. Duncan by A.J. Duncan admin, 2? March 1860.
12-342, 346 to 349, 408 to 409, 412 to 413: Bond of John B. Wiley, William W. Leland, Thomas Jones & William J. Wiley for John B. Wiley as guardian of the estate of Thomas H. Duncan and Nancy Duncan. 12 March 1860. Report of guardian 13 Feb. 1860.
12-478: John Duncan decd, acct. of admin. John Duncan, 14 May 1860.
12-481: Sarah L.A. Duncan, by guardian A.J. Duncan, report 11 May 1860.
12-484 to 485: Wm. M. Duncan estate report, by A.J. Duncan, admin, 11 May 1862?.
12-501 to 503: James W. Duncan decd, report of sale of slaves, A.J. Duncan admin. 11 June 1860.
12-622: Wm. M. Duncan, annual account of guardian. Includes "cash recd. from A.J. Duncan administrator of William Sarah & William M. Duncan decd" /s/ by A.J. Duncan guardian of Wm. M. Duncan Oct. 6, 1860.
12-664 to 666: Report by A.J. Duncan, guardian of William M. Duncan and Josephine E. Duncan, of sale of land. 10 Dec. 1860.
12-688 to 689: Bond of Thomas W. Jones, Martha J. Jones, Reubin I? Jones & Edward L. Jones; that Thomas W. & Maretian? J. Jones, admin. of estate of Jeremiah W. Duncan decd, ... 12 Nov. 1860.
12-713 to 714, 716: Report by A.J. Duncan, 14 Feb. 1861, guardian of William M. Duncan and Josephine E. Duncan, minors, for sale of land. (MAD: missed pg.715)
12-768 to 769: Petition by Minerva A. Duncan, that on 21 Jan. 1861, her father James Duncan died at his residence in Pontotoc Co. where he had resided for many years; that said James Duncan was about 71 years of age at the time of his death; that about 29 Dec. 1860 and during his last illness he made a will (attached); the undersigned was nominated as sole executor without bond, witnesses S?.J. Biggs, J.C. Young and J?.A. Robbins. Petition for probate and letters testamentary. Will of James Duncan; executrix pay my debts; to my wife Elizabeth Duncan all my estate both real and personal for natural life or widowhood, intending that she shall only have an estate for life therein. At the expiration of the estate herein given for life, that my executrix after deducting $1000 due her for moneys paid out for the benefit of my estate, that the remainder shall be equally divided between my five children, to wit, Jane Bridges, Mahala Higgins, Manerva A. Duncan, James G. Duncan, Hilliard M. Duncan, share and share alike. Having confidence in my executrix Manerva A. Duncan, no security. 29 Dec. 1860. Wit. S.J. Biggs, J.C. Young, S.J. Robbins.
Pontotoc Co. MS Probate Court Record Book 14 (FHL film 893,393; SLC 6/18, 6/19, 6/20/2008; not all references copied)
14-372 to 384 (very poor original) Amanda Duncan, petition for probate; reference to Jeremiah W. Duncan; 11 Sept. 1865. Guardian Bond for Charles G. Mitchell as guardian of Sarah L.A. Duncan by Jeff Wilson?, H. Bisson, 12 Sept. 1863? Estate of William M. Duncan, minor, petition to appoint guardian. Wm. M. & Josephine E. Duncan, both now age 17. (pg.377) 10 Sept. 1865, I desire that you will appoint my brother in law Dr. C.G. Mitchell guardian for my four children, viz, Sarah Amanda, John B. Andrew J. and Elizabeth Malinda Duncan. /s/ M.F.P.P.? Duncan. 10 Sept. 1863. ... That A.J. Duncan late of said county died 4 July last. ... Mary Y.F.P.? Duncan widow of Andrew J. Duncan ...
Pontotoc Co. MS Probate Court Record Book 15 (FHL film 893,394; SLC 6/18, 6/19, 6/20/2008; not all references copied)
15-54 to 61: Estate of Andrew J. Duncan decd. Inventory Nov. 10, 1865. Petition of Mary T.P.B. Duncan, widow of A.J. Duncan
15-199 to 204: James W. Duncan decd; petition of C.G. Mitchell, admr. of A.J. Duncan decd who was admin. of James W. Duncan decd; Wm. M. Duncan and Josephine E. Duncan minor children of said James W. Duncan decd. Feb. term 1866.
15-264 to 277: Estate of Sarah L.A. Duncan, minor, by her guardian C.G. Mitchell; re estate of Jere W. Duncan and his widow Martha J. Duncan (more not copied on other minors' estates)
15-303 to 306: Estates of Thomas H. and Nancy J. Duncan, minors (not copied)
Pontotoc Co. MS Probate Court Final Records v.18, 1869-1874 (FHL film 893,396; SLC 6/18 to 6/20/2008)
Index; have copy of page in Genealogy\SLC2008\MSPont18\
Duncan, A.J. Petition to compromise claim against S.H. Plant, pg.8,9 Ans. gdn. ad litum, 9
Duncan, James H., Petition, 12, 13, and guar ad li., 13, 14
Duncan, Wm. M., Pet. to Comp. debts, 153&4
Duncan, Wm. M., report of comp. of debts, 128
Duncan, A.J., Pet. to declare estate insolvent, 130
" ", Ans. Guard. Ad Litum, 134
" ", Exhibit "A", 132
" ", Exhibit "B", 133
" ", Exhibit "C", 134
" ", bond for sale of land, 135
" ", Rep. of sale of land, 149
" ", Proof of sale, Exh. "A", 150
" ", Proof of sale, Exh. "B", 159
" ", Proof of sale (clerk of sale), 152
" ", Pet to comp. debt with S.H. Plant, 9
Duncan, A.J., 4th annual act., 156
Duncan, Wm. M., 4th anl. act., 157
Duncan, James W., 4th anl. act., 155
Duncan, Josephine E., 4th anl. act, 158
Duncan, S.L.A., 4th anl. act, 159
Duncan, Elizabeth M., 4th anl. act, 160
Duncan, Jno. T., 4th anl. act, 160
Duncan, Wm. M., final act, 310
Duncan, Josephine, " ", 321
Duncan, John B., " ", 322
Duncan, Wm. M., " ", 323
Duncan, James H., " ", 324
Duncan, E.M., " ", 324
Duncan, S.L.A., " ", 329
Duncan, A.J., 5th ann., 351
Pontotoc Co. MS Probate Court Record Book 18 (FHL film 893,396; SLC 6/18, 6/19, 6/20/2008; not all references copied)
18-8 to 9: Estate of Andrew J. Duncan, by Chas. G. Mitchell, administrator ... (not copied) Sept. 1868. Answer by S.A. Duncan, John B. Duncan, and Elizabeth M. Duncan, infants by their guardian at litum John H. Sloan ...
18-12 to 14: Estate of James W. Duncan decd; August 1869; petition of Charles G. Mitchell, admin. de bonis non of personal estate of James W. Duncan decd, (no date)
18-128 to 131: Estate of Wm. M. Duncan decd; Feb. 1870; Charles G. Mitchell admin. -- petitions to compromise debts due estates -- ... (interested parties are) John S. Cobb and Mary E. Cobb, infants and children of John S. Cobb without guardians, L.H. Cobb, Jas. M. Williams and his wife Sarah E. Williams, Thos. Tardy and Mary Tardy, infants and wards of their father J?.C. Tardy, Jas. Algood an infant without parent or guardian, all of whom reside in Lee Co., Nancy J. Duncan and Thos. H. Duncan infants and wards of C.C. Jones, L.S.A. Duncan, Wm. M. Duncan, Josephine E. Duncan, S.A. Duncan, Jno. F. Duncan and Elizabeth M. Duncan, infants & wards of petitioner, J.A. Davis and his wife Elizabeth Davis, W.R. Austin and his wife Lucinda Austin residing in Pontotoc Co., W.D. Tardy, A.B. Tardy, B.F. Evans and his wife Martha V.A. Evans residing in Clark Co., J.R. Farrish and wife Josephine E. Farrish and the following children of (blank) Cook to wit: Edward Cook, Phoebe Cook, Annie Cook, Alexander Cook, Fannie Cook, Jay Cook and C.D. Cook residing in Attala Co., Horace H. Algood an infant without parent or guardian residing in Noxubee Co., Parmelia V. Jones and Amanda M?. Jones, infants without parent or guardian residing in Leake Co., and the following non residents of this state: H.H. Hargrove and wife Mary Hargrove, Isaac Cole & wife Sarah Cole, Benjamin Collins and wife Lucinda Collins, and William Davis residing in Alabama and Louisiana.
18-131 to 136: Estate of A.J. Duncan, decd, petition of insolvency, Oct. 1869, by C.G. Mitchell, administrator ...; that the said A.J. Duncan left surviving him a widow, now the wife of your petitioner, to wit Mary L.R(P?).B. Mitchell, and three children, to wit, Sarah A. Duncan, John B. Duncan, and Elizabeth M. Duncan, who are infants.
18-149 to 152: Estate of A.J. Duncan decd, sale of land, Feb. term 1870. (not copied)
18-153 to 161: Estate of Wm. M. Duncan decd, petition to compromise debts, Feb. 1869. ... (heirs) John S. Cobb and Mary E. Cobb infants and children of John S. Cobb without guardians, J.H. Cobb, Jas. M. Williams and wife Sarah E. Williams, Thos. Tardy and Mary Tardy, infants and wards of their father S.B. Tardy, Jas. Algood an infant without parent or guardian, all of whom reside in Lee Co., Nancy J. Duncan and Thos. H. Duncan infants and wards of C.C. Jones, S.L.A. Duncan, Wm. M. Duncan, Josephine E. Duncan, S.A. Duncan, Jno. B. Duncan and Elizabeth M. Duncan, infants & wards of petitioner, J.A. Davis and his wife Elizabeth Davis, W.R. Austin and his wife Lucinda Austin residing in Pontotoc Co., W.D. Tardy, A.B. Tardy, B.F. Evans and his wife Martha V.A. Evans residing in Clark Co., J.R. Farrish and wife Josephine E. Farrish and the following children of (blank) Cook to wit: Edward Cook, Phoebe Cook, Annie Cook, Alexander Cook, Fannie Cook, Jay Cook and C.D. Cook residing in Attala Co., Horace H. Algood an infant without parent or guardian residing in Noxubee Co., Parmelia V. Jones and Amanda M?. Jones, infants without parent or guardian residing in Leake Co., and the following non residents of this state: H.H. Hargrove and wife Mary Hargrove, Isaac Cole & wife Sarah Cole, Benjamin Collins and wife Lucinda Collins, and William Davis residing in Alabama and Louisiana. (more not copied)
18-321 to 325: Estate of Josephine E. Duncan, minor, C.G. Mitchell guardian, May 1871. Similar, John B. Duncan. Estate of Wm. M. Duncan decd. Estate of James W. Duncan, decd. Estate of Elizabeth M. Duncan minor.
Pontotoc Co. MS Probate Court Minutes v.1 1836-1849 (FHL film 895,492 item 1; SLC 6/18/2008 & 6/19/2008; not all references copied)
1-179: Tuesday, Jan. 4, 1842, by petition of Mrs. Sarah Ann Duncan, widow of Henry Duncan decd, it is ordered that L.C. Roper, Isaac Busy, and C.H?. Lavraller appt. committee to set apart one year's provisions for said widow & her children according to law. Citation issued same day.
1-186,187: April 1842. Petition of Sarah Ann Duncan, widow of Henry Duncan decd, of Pontotoc Co. MS; she the widow of Henry Duncan late of this county who died intestate leaving a widow and several children heirs of his body, he possessed at the time of his death a large amount of real estate in this county: NE 1/4 Sec.25 Twp.7 Range 1E; SW 1/4 Sec.28 Twp.8 Range 1E; E 1/2 & SW 1/4 Sec.1 Twp.8 Range 1E; E 1/2 Sec.8 Twp.8 Range 1E; NW and SE 1/4 Sec.9 Twp.8 Range 1E; SW 1/4 Sec.15 Twp.8 Range 1E; NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec.24 Twp.7 Range 2E; N 1/2 Sec.31 Twp.7 Range (blank) E; SE 1/4 Sec.6 Twp.8 Range 2E; NW 1/4 Sec.2 Twp.9 Range 2E; and SE 1/4 Sec.6 Twp.9 Range 2E; in Chickasaw swamp; petitioner entitled to dower, never having relinquished same, asks order for 1/3 part to be set aside for her dower. Order issued 6 April 1842.
Pontotoc Co. MS Probate Court Minutes v.4 1855-1858 (FHL film 893,387 item 2; SLC 6/18/2008 & 6/19/2008; not all references copied)
4-9: 8 Oct. 1855, in the matter of the guardianship of B.F. Duncan and Elizabeth M. Duncan, minor heirs &c. Petition of John Duncan Jr., father and natural guardian of said B.F. Duncan & Elizabeth M. Duncan, said minors are under age of 14 years, ordered that letters of guardianship be granted said John Duncan Jr. of the persons and estates of said B.F. Duncan and Elizabeth M. Duncan; two bonds, one for each, $500 each; security Henry Thornton.
4-50: Dec. 1855. Re Estate of William Duncan decd; petition by Wm. M. Duncan exec. of will; certain slaves bequeathed by testator are incapable of division in kind; ordered that James W. Duncan, John S. Cobb guardian of William D., James F., Sarah E., Mary E. and John S. Cobb Jr., and Jeremiah W. Duncan, Andrew J. Duncan, A.J. Jones and wife Elizabeth, William D. Davis, Addison J. Davis and wife Elizabeth, Benja. Collins and wife Lucinda, citizens of Pontotoc Co. MS; William M. Cook and wife Nancy, citizens of Leake Co.; Joseph B. Tardy gdn. of Lucinda C., Martha, Mary & Thomas H. Tardy, Alexander B. Tardy, William D. Tardy, Alesas? J. Tardy, and Augustus B. Tardy, citizens of Clarke Co., the legatees and claimants of said slaves, be summoned to court at Jan. term to show cause against a sale; notifying Hope H. Hargrove and Mary his wife, Isaac Cole and Sarah his wife who are non-residents of this state.
4-51: Letters of administration be issued to Wm. M. Duncan on the estate of Sarah Duncan decd, surety John A. McNeil. Wm. M. Duncan have leave to sell her personal estate.
4-565: 20 Oct. 1857, matter of settlement of estate of Jeremiah W. Duncan decd. Petition of William M. Duncan, brother and next of kin to Jeremiah W. Duncan decd, letters of administration be granted said William M. Duncan upon estate of said Jeremiah W. Duncan decd, bond of $40,000, J.S. Cobb and B.C. Earle his securities. On motion of petitioner, C.G. Mitchell, M.W. Martin and N.J. Mays appointed appraisers for the goods, chattles and personal estate of said decedent.
Pontotoc Co. MS Probate Court Minutes v.7 1865-1867 (FHL film 893,388; SLC 6/19/2008; not all references copied)
7-341: June term 1866, Estate of Jerre W. Duncan decd; Thos. H. & Martha J. Jones, adminor/& vix of estate of said decedent, filed final acct. To be filed for hearing, citation issue to Thos. H. and Nancy J. Duncan and their guardian Clint? Jones & S.L.A. Duncan & gdn. C.G. Mitchell.
7-539: Jan. 1867. Re final acct of Thos. W. and Martha J. Jones, admins. of estate of Jerre W. Duncan decd. Tried by a jury; re a payment of $3,875 made to Anorced J. Duncan (MAD: not Andrew) decd, summon to jurors.
7-690: 14 June 1867, estate of "Jere" W. Duncan decd, re final settlement of Thomas W. Jones and Martha J. Jones admins. of Jerre Duncan decd; that $3875 alleged paid to A.J. Duncan guardian of S.L.A. Duncan; jury be summoned.
7-698: June 18, 1867, (above matter), and the exceptions filed by Sarah L.A. Duncan by her gdn, jury included Elam Ware and 11 others, the accountants Thomas W. Jones and Martha D. Jones pay all costs.
7-760: 16 Sept. 1867, final acct. Sarah L.A. Duncan a distributee by her gdn. E.G. Mitchell; Sarah withdrew her exceptions #2, 3, 6, 7 & 9 (MAD: some exceptions were allowed because there was no voucher). Quit copying.
Pontotoc Co. MS Probate Court Minutes v.8 1867-1869 (FHL film 893,389; SLC 6/19/2008; not all references copied)
8-65,66: Dec. 1867, final settlement. Notice given to Sarah L.A. Duncan and her gdn. C.G. Mitchell, and Thomas H. and Nancy Duncan and their gdn. C.C. Jones, they being minors and only heirs & distributees of said estate except the said widow the said Martha J. Jones the accountant afsd appt. July term 1866 ... balance due estate of $22,666.06, distributed to Thomas H. Duncan and Nancy Duncan, two of the infant distributees; that Martha J. Jones received her widow's dower; and Thomas H. Duncan, Nancy Duncan and Saral L.A. Duncan are the only heirs and distributees of the estate and that they are minors and infants, that Sarah L.A. Duncan recd. by her former gdn. C.G. Mitchell; C.G. Mitchell gdn of Sarah L.A. Duncan, C.C. Jones gdn. of Thomas H. Duncan and Nancy Duncan, 13 Dec. 1867.
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