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Armstrong Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/15/2012)
      19-158/159: 6 Sept. 1852, Robert Woodward, surviving executor of Richard Graham, late of Armstrong Co. decd; that Richard Graham in his will 13 May 1846 recorded Armstrong Co., authorized his executors to have power to sell any part of his real estate, and appointed Robert Woodward and Margaret Graham his executors, and Margaret Graham is since decd, Robert Woodward gave security on 21 June 1853, and sold at public sale to Thomas J. Duncan for $30 an acre, the highest and best bid, NOW for $3,229.12-1/2 paid by Thomas J. Duncan of City of Pittsburgh, PA, sell tract of land in Kittanning Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, containing 108 acres and 118 perches, adj. lands of James N. Patterson?, reserving a piece of land conveyed to Reynolds Pinks 4 Jan. 1850. /s/ Robert Woodward, surviving executor of Richard Graham. Wit. B. Oswald. Ack. Armstrong Co. PA. 6 Sept. 1852. Recorded 6 Sept. 1852. (FHL film 861,233)
      28-87/89: 21 Jan. 1864, Thomas McLemon and wife Julia of Valley Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, to Thomas Duncan of Penn Twp, Allegheny Co., for $1,400 paid, sell parcel of land in Franklin Twp, Armstrong Co., adj. lands formerly owned by F. Christman, lands of William F. Johnston, land of Wm. F. Johnston or John Ruffner, land of A. Edwards formerly a part of this tract, lands of Wm. Croyle formerly a part of this tract, containing 91 acres and 148 perches, being the tract of land which Hugh Campbell by agreement 16 Jan. 1864 sold Thomas Duncan for 84 acres more or less, being the same tract of land sold by the Sheriff of Armstrong Co. as land of Adam Croyle, Thomas Lemon for 84 acres more or less and by him deeded to Lemon 1 Sept. 1862, being portion of a tract deeded by Adam Croyle father David Croyle to him, recorded Armstrong Co., with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Thos. McLemonon, Julia Lemmon. Wit. D.B. Heiner, J.V. Painter. Rect. for money signed Thos. McLemmon. Ack. 21 Jan. 1864 by Thos. McLemmon and wife Julia. Recorded 22 April 1864. (FHL film 861,238)
      29-421/423: 2 April 1864, Mrs. Mary Duncan and Thomas J. Duncan and Clarinda his wife of Allegheny Co. PA to Emanuel Ecker of City of Pittsburgh, state afsd; that Thomas J. Duncan and Clarinda his wife on 23 Nov. 1857 recorded in Armstrong Co. Deed Book Vol.23 pg.42 & 43 conveyed real estate to Nancy Duncan as trustee for benefit of Clarinda Duncan for life and in trust for the heirs of her body by said Thomas J. Duncan, and Nancy Duncan might sell the real estate as Clarinda Duncan might direct for money for Clarinda Duncan, and Clarinda has directed the real estate be sold by Nancy Duncan to party of second part for $3,500 and Thomas J. Duncan and Clarinda his wife have also joined with Nancy Duncan in this deed, NOW Nancy Duncan and Thomas J. Duncan and Clarinda his wife for $3,500 paid to Clarinda Duncan, sell to Emanuel Ecker the parcel of land in Kittanning Twp, Armstrong Twp, PA, adj. corner of lands of James Waterson, containing 108 acres and 118 perches, reserving a parcel of land conveyed to Reynolds Pinks by Robert Woodward surviving exec. of Richard Graham decd. 4 Jan. 1850, being the land which Robert Woodward exec. on 6 Sept. 1852 recorded Armstrong Co. Deed Book Vol.19 pgs. 159 & 158, conveyed to Thomas J. Duncan, and excepting so much as was conveyed by Thomas J. Duncan and Clarinda his wife to James Waterson 16 May 1857, containing 22 acres and 17 perches more or less, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Nancy Duncan, Thomas John Duncan, Clarinda Duncan. Wit. Leonard S. Johns, Jackson Duncan. Ack. 5 April 1864 in Allegheny Co., City of Pittsburgh. Recorded 13 March 1865. (FHL film 861,239)
      35-108/109: 9 Nov. 1866, Thomas J. Duncan, Geo. B. Duncan, Margaret A. Duncan and John Duncan, for $4 paid by Nancy Duncan, quit claim to Nancy Duncan our interest in premises with appurtenances in Franklin Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, adj. lands formerly owned by Y. Christman, lands of Wm. F. Johnston, Wm. F. Johnston or John Ruffner, lands of A. Edwards formerly a part of this tract, lands of Wm. Croyle formerly a part of this tract, containing 91 acres and 148 perches, being the tract of land conveyed to Thomas Duncan by Thos. McLemon and Julia Lemon Jan. 21, 1864, for 84 acres more or less. /s/ Thos. A. Duncan, Geo. B. Duncan, Maggie A. Duncan, John Duncan. Wit. T.L. Marshall, Joseph Alcorn. Ack. 9 Nov. 1866 by Thos. A. Duncan, Geo. B. Duncan and Margaret A. Duncan in Armstrong Co. PA. Ack. 14 Dec. 1866 by John Duncan in Alleghany Co. PA. Recorded 6 May 1868. (FHL film 1,318,256)
      37-277/278: 29 Oct. 1869, George S. Kelly and Eliza L. Kelly his wife of Lawrenceburgh, Armstrong Co. PA, to Paul Darling of Brookville, PA, and B.S. Duncan of Pittsburgh, PA, for 4600 paid, sell lot of ground in village of Lawrenceburg, Armstrong Co. PA, containing one full town lot, 180 feet by 60 feet, bounded by Lot of Mrs. Patton, land of said Kelly, land of Dr. Beatty, Ludlow Street, said town lot being part of larger tract from PA to John Parker Esq. decd. by patent 20 Feb. 1816 enrolled in Patent Book Letter H Vol.12 pg.10 granted to John Parker Esq. decd. and by his will to his son George Parker who with wife Jane Parker conveyed to George S. Kelly Oct. 29, 1869, together with appurtenances. /s/ George S. Kelly, Eliza L. Kelly. Wit. Perry Washabaugh, John Gallon. Recorded 6 Nov. 1869. (FHL film 1,318,257)
 

Beaver Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/15/2012)
      A-468/470: 11 Aug. 1802, William Wood and Elizabeth his wife of north Beaver Twp. in Beaver Co. PA, to John Duncan of afsd, that a patent was issued 23 Oct. 1786 to Margaret Robison for a tract of land in now north Beaver Twp. in the first donation district No.1774 containing 200 acres, Margaret Robison on 10 Oct. 1795 sold to Barnet Markle the tract, recorded in Allegheny Co. Book E pg.158&c, and Barnet Makle on 1 Jan. 1796 sold to David Acheson with appurtenances, recorded in Allegheny Co. Book E pg.162, and David Achison on 26 Jan. 1799 sold to John Duncan and William Woods the above Lot No.1774 with appurtenances, recorded Allegheny Co. Book D page 62, NOW William Woods and Elizabeth his wife for one Spanish milled dollar and other valuable considerations paid, quit claim to John Duncan that part of lot No.1774 in first donation district in north Beaver Twp., by lot No.86, by lot No.1773, by lot No.1760, containing 100 acres with appurtenances. /s/ William Woods, Elizabeth (X) Woods. Wit. Denny McClure, Thomas Morrow. Recorded 19 Aug. 1806. (FHL film 863,656)
      C-299: 20 Nov. 1812, Henry Woods and wife Nancy of Ohio Twp, Beaver Co. PA, to James Duncan senor late of Allegheny Co. PA, for $978.75 PA money paid, sell parcel of land in Ohio Twp. on waters of Little Beaver Creek in Beaver Co. PA, corner of land conveyed to David Calhoon, by land of Levi Jones, Benjamin McGaffack, Henry Woods, Neal McLaughlin, by land conveyed to David Calhoon, containing 195 acres and 128 perches, which PA by patent 10 Sept. 1808 granted David Hoge Esqr, Patent Book No.63 pg.320&c, conveyed by deed 14 Nov. instant by said David Hoge Esqr and wife Jane to said Henry Woods, warrant title. /s/ Henry Woods, Nancy (X) Woods. Wit. Davd. Drennan, Andrew Mullin. Recorded 15 Dec. 1812. (typed book) (FHL film 863,657)
 

Bedford Co. PA Deeds (SLC 12/2008)
      X-422: Mrs. Ann H. Duncan to Trustees, to sell &c. 14 Feb. 1848, Whereas by indenture 11 June 1847, executed by John Cessna Esq. and Ellen J. his wife, that the said John Cessna and Ellen J. for the consideration therein expressed did convey to John Mower & George H. Keyser of Borough of Bedford, a certain house and lot of ground situate on the corner of Richard & Pitt Streets in the Borough of Bedford, numbered 179 in the general plan of said Borough, in trust for the sole and separate use of Mrs. Ann H. Duncan the wife of Joseph W. Duncan, so that she alone or such person as she shall appoint shall take and receive the rents, issues & profits thereof, and so that her said husband shall not in any manner in ... therewith, reserving to the said John Mower & George H. Keyser the power to sell the premises ... as the said Ann H. Duncan may direct ...; that it is now proposed to sell and convey the property to William C. Kent of the City of Philadelphia in trust for Wood, Abbott &c, Waln & Larming, James Kent & Lantee, & W.E. & J.G. Whelan, merchants in Philadelphia, for the purpose of paying to them in proportion the several claims which they hold against the said Joseph W. Duncan ... now Ann H. Duncan the "cestui que trust" in the said deed of trust named, by virtue of the rights ... convey my assent ... /s/ Ann H. Duncan, wit. Leonard S. Johns. Mrs. Ann H. Duncan appeared 14 Feb. 1848 in City of Pittsburg before Leonard S. Johns, Alderman City of Pittsburg. (FHL film 331,384) (MAD: Pittsburg, Allegheny Co. PA)
 

Bedford Co. PA Deed (from Rose McElfish 4/1993; also FHL film 331,400; MAD's extract)
      D3-145/6, #23795, 16 April 1878, John Collins Duncan of City of Philadelphia, Gent., appoint my father John W. Duncan of said city, my attorney to demand all money, rents, etc., due me within the Cos. of Allegheny, Blair and Bedford in PA, and to sell or dispose of on credit, etc., all my real estate which I now have or may hereafter become seized, in either or all of those counties and make deeds in my name. /s/ J. Collins Duncan; wit. Angelo T. Freedly?, George T?. Findlay. John Collins Duncan appeared before Notary in Philadelphia on 16 April 1878 to ack. the power of attorney. Rec. 6 June 1878.
 

Butler Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/17/2012)
      P-703/704: 20 May 1847, Samuel Duncan of Alleghany Co. PA to James Mitchell of Terentum, Allegheny Co. PA, for $250 paid, sell all the undivided half part of a tract of land in Cranburry Twp., Butler Co. PA, containing 200 acres more or less, lately the land of William Duncan decd, bounded on the North by lands of R. & S. Barrs, on the West by land of J. Brooks, on the East by lands of F. Pearce and on the South by lands of -- Dutichl, together with buildings, ... appurtenances ... /s/ Samuel Duncan. Wit. William R. Duff, John Miller, W. McGarrey. Ack. 20 May 1847 before Wm. R. Duff, J.P. of Allegheny Co. Recorded Sept. 7, 1847. (FHL film 1,434,252)
      Q-501/502: 2 Oct. 1848, Sarah Collins of Allegheny Co. PA to John W. Duncan of City of Pittsburgh, PA, for $1 paid, sell all the tract of land in Butler Twp, Butler Co., beg. on the south bank of the Connoquenessing Creek on lands of Wm. T. Boyd, ... by lands of the heirs of John McQuistin, lands of John Bredin, by lands warranted to Adam Reighart, on the Butler and Kittaning turnpike road, to an alley on the east side of the borough of Butler, containing 200 acres more or less, being part of a larger body of lands devised to Sarah Collins by Stephen Lowery Esq. by will 29 Nov. 1821 recorded in Butler Co. Will Book A pg.95 & 96, together with buildings, ... and appurtenances, ... /s/ Sarah Collins. Wit. Robt. Carnahan. Ack. 2 Oct. 1848 before Robt. Carnahan, J.P. Recorded Nov. 23, 1848. (FHL film 1,434,252)
      Q-511/513: 28 Nov. 1848, John W. Duncan and wife Martha K. of City of Pittsburgh, to Samuel G. Purvis of Borough of Butler, Butler Co. PA, for $475 paid, sell piece of land in North Butler Twp, Butler Co., on south side of Connoquenessing Creek on land of William S. Boyd and John Ayers, an alley, then by the Butler and Kittanning turnpike road ... by other lands of said John W. Duncan, ... Wm. S. Boyd's line on south side of said Creek, ... containing 7 acres and 117 perches strict measure more or less, being part of same tract of land which Sarah Collins conveyed to John W. Duncan 2 Oct. 1848 recorded in Butler Co. Deed Book Q pg.501 & 502 on 23 Nov. 1848, together with buildings, ... and appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ John W. Duncan, Martha R. Duncan. Wit. Leonard S. Johns, Dunlap? McGlanklin?. Ack. 28 Nov. 1848 before Leonard S. Johns, Alderman. Recorded 30 Nov. 1848. (FHL film 1,434,252)
      S-475/476: 15 Feb. 1851, John W. Duncan and wife Martha K. of City of Pittsburgh, PA, to Philip Bickle of Borough of Butler, Butler Co. PA, for $198 paid, sell parcel of land in Butler Twp., Butler Co. PA, at NW corner on south edge of Kittanning Turnpike Road, ... to middle of Connequenessing Creek, by lot of Henry Waggoner, containing 3 acres and 39 perches strict measure, being part of a larger body of lands devised to Sarah Collins by Stephen Lowry by will 29 Nov. 1821 recorded in Will Book A pg.95 and 96 in Butler Co. who by deed 2 Oct. 1848 conveyed to J.W. Duncan recorded in Book Q pages 501 & 502 in Butler Co., together with improvements, ... and appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ John W. Duncan, Martha K. Duncan. Wit. N. Buckmaster, Dunlap McGlaughlin. Ack. 15 Feb. 1851 before N. Buckmaster, Alderman in City of Pittsburgh. Recorded Aug. 20, 1851. (FHL film 1,434,253)
      T-116/117: 15 Feb. 1851, John W. Duncan and Martha his wife of City of Pittsburgh, PA, to Dunlap McLaughlin of Borough of Butler, Butler Co. PA, for $180 paid, sell parcel of land in Butler Twp., Butler Co. PA, at NW corner on south edge of Kittanning turnpike road, ... to the Connequenessing Creek, containing 3 acres and 35 perches strict measure, part of a larger body of land devised to Sarah Collins by Stephen Lowry by will 29 Nov. 1821 recorded in Will Book A pg.95 and 96 in Butler Co. who by deed 2 Oct. 1848 conveyed to John W. Duncan recorded in Book Q pages 501 & 502 in Butler Co., together with improvements, ... and appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ John W. Duncan, Martha K. Duncan. Wit. N. Buckmaster. Ack. 15 Feb. 1851 before N. Buckmaster, Alderman in City of Pittsburgh. Recorded March 4, 1852. (FHL film 1,434,254)
 

Cumberland Co. PA Deed (Placerville FHL 7/22/2008 to 7/29/2008, on loan)
      Deed Book L, 1794-1796; FHL Film 21051
      L-102: 22 June 1794. Deed of release and assignment. Samuel S. Mahon V.D.M. and wife Nancy of Borough of Pittsburg, Allegheny Co. PA; that Stephen Duncan by will devised one share of his estate to Samuel S. Mahon and wife Nancy; now Samuel S. Mahon and wife Nancy for £600 deed to James Duncan Esq. of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, all their part, shares and proportions of estate of late Stephen Duncan, except the specific bequest of £500, and also any part that may eventually be coming to the said Nancy Mahon wife of Samuel S. Mahon on the death of any of the legatees in the will under age and without issue. /s/ Samuel S. Mahon, Nancy Mahon. Wit. Robt. Duncan, David Duncan.
 

Clarion Co. PA Deeds (SLC 7/25/2014)
      9-333/334: 3 March 1865, Earnest Roth and Barbara his wife of Elk Twp, Clarion Co. PA, to Patrick Graham, Archibald Boreland and Jacob Fasenmyer of Clarion Co. PA and Wm. C. Duncan of City of Pittsburgh and Charles J. Walton of City of Philadelphia, for $6,000 paid, sell parcel of land in Elk Twp, Clarion Co. PA, beg. at north line of the tract of land of Jacob Kut?, then by land of Joseph Swab ... then by part of the same tract sold to John M. Dehner, then by land of Adam Korb to the beginning, containing 125 acres, being part of Tract No.2538 and part of a larger tract containing 160 acres and 92 perches conveyed by Henry W. Gundaker and Daniel?? F. Dale by deed 5 Oct. 1849 to Earnest Roth recorded Clarion Co. Deed Book E pgs.182, with improvements, warrant title. /s/ Earnest Roth, Barbara Roth. Wit. Jacob Faller, John Graham. Recd. of above Patrick Graham, Archibald Boreland, Jacob Fasenmeyer, Wm. C. Duncan & C.J. Walton $6,000, /s/ Earnest Roth, wit. Jacob Faller, John Graham. Ack. 3 March 1866 before Jacob Faller, J.P. Recorded 7 March 1865. (MAD: dates as given) (FHL film 1,315,445)
      9-373/374: Article of Agreement, 4 Feb. 1865, between P. Graham of Fryburgh, Clarion Co. PA, A. Borland, Washington Twp., Clarion Co. PA, and Jacob Fessmyer of same place, to Wm. C. Duncan of Pittsburg, Allegheny Co. PA and Chas. J. Walton of Philadelphia, PA, for $2500, $1250 of which is paid, sell parcel of land known as Patrick Rieley tract containing 150 acres more or less or amount named in said Rieley's deed, situated on East Sandy Creek, Washington Twp, Clarion Co. PA, bounded by Archy Harkins and others, said parties of first part having full power to sell said tract by virtue of Article of Agreement between A. Borland and Patrick Riley, in case of not procuring a good title, second parties agreeing to pay their 2/5 of expenses when said title is procured, said first parties agree to refund all money paid them by said second parties (except their proportions) (circled) in case of failure to procure a good title and deed and when said deed from Riley is procured, parties of (second) (circled) first part hand it over to parties of second part on payment of the other $1250 and proportionate expenses of procuring the same, this deed will in all probability be made to A. Boreland and immediately transfered to W.C. Duncan and C.J. Walton on the above conditions. /s/ Jacob Fasenmeyer, Patrick Graham, W.C. Duncan, J.A. Borland, C.J. Walton. Wit. Furdinand Ditz. All interlinations made before signing, no stamps to be procured, each party has privilege of stamping the within documents, /s/ P. Graham & Co., W.C. Duncan & Co. Ack. by Patrick Graham, A. Borland and Jacob Fesseymeyer on 14 March 1865 before Jacob Fallen, J.P., Clarion Co. Recd. Feb. 4, 1865 of W.C. Duncan $625 on payment of land on East Sandy known as Patrick Rieley farm, said money to be refunded in case of failure to procure title, $625.00, /s/ Patrick Graham. Recd. Feb. 4, 1865 of Chas. J. Walton $625 on payment of land on East Sandy known as Patrick Rieley farm, said money to be refunded in case of failure to procure title, $625.00, /s/ Patrick Graham. Recorded 17 March 1865. (MAD: statement of receipt of $625 on Feb.4, 1865, was recorded twice) (FHL film 1,315,445)
      9-375/376: Jacob Lilligh & wife to Patrick Graham et al. 19 March 1865, Jacob Lilligh of Washington Twp, Clarion Co. PA, and Catherine his wife to Patrick Graham, Jacob Ferenmyer and Archibald Boreland of Clarion Co. state afsd and Wm. C. Duncan of City of Pittsburgh and Charles J. Walton of City of Philadelphia, for $3,000 paid, sell tract of land in Washington Twp, Clarion Co. PA, formerly Pine Grove Twp, Venango Co. state afsd, beg. NW corner of the tract by land of Jacob Rickebrode heirs, then East by land of Jacob Ditz, then north by land formerly of George Kapp, to a stone in the road, then west to the beginning, containing 82-1/2 acres with allowance of 6% for roads, be the same more or less, being part of tract No.2801 granted by PA by patent 26 Sept. 1802 to Wilhelm Willink and others and by Willink & others to Harm? Jan Heidekoper of Meadville, Crawford Co. PA, by deed 20 Jan. 1811 recorded Venango Co. deed book A pg.221 and conveyed by said Heidekoper to Daniel La Flore? by deed Nov. 4, 1815 recorded Venango Co. Deed Book B pg.89 and conveyed by said Le Flore to John Jacob Lilligh and Fredrick Rickebrode as tenants in common by deed 16 Dec. 1815 and by deed of partition conveyed by said Rickebrode and wife to John Jacob Lilligh May 9, 1833, recorded Venango Co. Deed Book F pg.156 and conveyed by said John Jacob Lilligh and wife by deed 16 March 1839 recorded in Clarion Co. Deed Book C pg.347 and 348 to Jacob Lilligh, first party hereto, together with improvements and appurtenances, ... and Jacob Lilligh and Catherine Lilligh warrant title. /s/ Jacob Lilligh, Catharine (X) Lilligh. Wit. Jacob Falles & James P. Lilligh. Recd. from Patrick Graham, Jacob Fesinmyer, Archibald Boreland, Wm. C. Duncan, and Charles J. Watlon $3,000, /s/ Jacob Lilligh, wit. Jacob Fuller, James P. Lilligh. Ack. 13 March 1865 before Jacob Faller, J.P., Clarion Co. Recorded 17 March 1865. (FHL film 1,315,445)
 

Fayette Co. PA Deeds
      X-393/394: 16 June 1840, Thomas Duncan of Borough of Bridgeport, Fayette Co. PA, and wife Priscilla, to George Duncan of Allegheny Co. PA, for $600, Lot #72 in Borough of Bridgeport, bounded N by Water Street, E by lot 71, S by Middle Alley, W by lot 73, being the same lot which Daniel Jones and wife Mary 4 Feb. 1831 sold to Thomas Duncan, party hereto, recorded in Book T, pg.491&2. (FHL film 863,558; rechecked SLC 8/30/2010, plainly Lot seventy two)
      8-183/184: 19 Dec. 1852, George Duncan of Borough of Birmingham, Allegheny Co. PA, and wife Agnes to Thomas Duncan of Borough of Bridgeport, Fayette Co. PA, for $600, sell lot #76 in Borough of Bridgeport, bounded on N by Water Street, on E by Lot 74, on S by Middle Alley, and W by Lot 73, which Daniel Jones and wife Mary conveyed to Thomas Duncan and wife Priscilla by deed 16 June 1840, recorded Book X pg.393&4, did grant and convey the same to George Duncan. /s/ George Duncan, Agniss Duncan. Wit. W. Symmes JP. Recorded June 6, 1853. (FHL film 861,590; rechecked SLC 8/30/2010, plainly lot seventy six)
 

Greene Co. PA Deeds (SLC 7/25/2014 and 7/26/2014)
      1-543/545: 1 July 1801, George Wallace and Abraham Kirkpatrick, two of the executors of the will of David Duncan decd, both of Allegheny Co. PA, to Isaac Weaver Junr. of Greene Co. PA; that the Supreme Executive Council of PA by patent 15 June 1789 enrolled in Patent Book No.15 pg.729&c granted to David Duncan a tract of land called "Plenty" in Washington "(now Greene)" Co. on North branch of Muddy Creek, adj. lands of Simon Town [alias John Simontown], William Cree and other lands of said D. Duncan, and said David Duncan, since deceased, by his will dated 30 Dec. 1791 recorded in Allegheny Co. in Book 1 pg.57 appointed Margaret Duncan, George Wallace, Edward Cook and Abraham Kirkpatrick the executors of the will and empowered any two of them to sell certain parts of his real and personal estate, of which the tract afsd is a part directed to be sold; now the said George Wallace and Abraham Kirkpatrick, two of the executors empower'd as afsd, for $1253 in specie paid by said Isaac Weaver Junr, sell the tract of land beginning at a stone adj. land of Nathan Keatsly, by land of William Cree and Jacob Hufty, by land of said Hefty and Thomas Simontown, by land of Joseph Gwyne, to the beginning, containing 179 acres, together with improvements, etc., warrant title. /s/ Geo. Wallace, A. Kirkpatrick, two of the Executors of the last will of David Duncan. Wit. Geo. Thompson, Hugh Barclay. Recd. the date above written of the said Isaac Weaver Junr. the full som of $1253 for the 179 acres. /s/ Geo. Wallace, A. Kirkpatrick. Wit. Geo. Thompson, Hugh Barclay. Ack. before George Thompson, Esq., one of Associate Judges of Court of Common Pleas for Allegheny Co. Recorded 7 Sept. 1801. (FHL film 864,525)
      1-565/567: 1 July 1801, George Wallace and Abraham Kirkpatrick, two of the executors of the will of David Duncan decd, both of Allegheny Co. PA, to Hugh Barclay of Greene Co. PA, that the Supreme Executive Council of PA by two patents dated June 15, 1789, one recorded in Patent Book No.15 pg.73, the other in Patent Book No.15 page 71, the first called Content and the other Felicity, granted to David Duncan afsd two tracts of land in Cumberland Twp, Washington (now Greene) Co. adj. each other and bounded by lands of said Duncan, Elias Gerrard, George Gregg and others, the first containing 422? (420?) acres, the other 421 acres, and David Duncan since deceased by his will dated 30 Dec. 1791 recorded in Allegheny Co. in Book 1 pg.57 appointed Margaret Duncan, George Wallace, Edward Cook and Abraham Kirkpatrick the executors of the will and empowered any two of them to sell certain parts of his real and personal estate, of which the two tracts afsd are a part directed to be sold; now the said George Wallace and Abraham Kirkpatrick, two of the executors empower'd as afsd, for $1633 and 1/3 of a dollar in specie paid by said Hugh Barclay, sell a part of the 2 tracts of patented land beg. at a post adj. lands of George Gregg and John Gregg, then by land of said John Gregg, by land of Jonathan Johnston, by land of Joel Cloud? then by land of said Duncan, then by land of George Gregg, to the beginning, containing 350 acres more or less, with buildings and improvements etc., warrant title. /s/ Geo. Wallace, A. Kirkpatrick, two of the Executors of the last will of David Duncan. Wit. Isaac Weaver, Junr, Geo. Thompson. Recd. the date above written of the said Isaac Weaver Junr. the full sum of $1633 and 1/3 dollar for the 350 acres. /s/ Geo. Wallace, A. Kirkpatrick. Wit. Isaac Weaver Junr, Geo. Thompson. Ack. before George Thompson, Esq., one of Associate Judges of Court of Common Pleas for Allegheny Co. Recorded 7 Sept. 1801. (FHL film 864,525)
      2-344/345: 19 Jan. 1808, George Wallace and Abraham Kirkpatrick of Allegheny Co. PA, Esq., two of the executors of David Duncan late of same county decd, to whom letters testamentary were granted, to Samuel Gregg of Newcastle Co. Delaware; that the Commonwealth of PA by letters patent 15 June 1789 granted to said David Duncan a tract of land on Muddy Creek in Washington Co. containing 420 acres adj. lands of George Gregg, Elias Gerrard, William McClerry and David Duncan, as by the letters patent enrolled in Patent Book 15, pg.73; whereas David Duncan by will 13 Dec. 1791 appointed the said George Wallace and Abraham Kirkpatrick, among others, executors of his will and gave power to sell any part of his real estate, the will recorded in Allegheny Co. PA Book 1, pg.57; NOW said George Wallace and Abraham Kirkpatrick for 419 pounds money of PA paid by Samuel Gregg, sell to said Samuel Gregg a part of the above tract of land, beg. by land of James McClelland, then by land of Jonathan Johnston, land of Hugh Barckley, land of George Gregg, containing 209-1/2 acres, warrant title. /s/ Geo. Wallace, A. Kirkpatrick. Wit. Alex. Johnston Jr., Henry Haslet. Recd. from Samuel Gregg 419 pounds PA money, /s/ Geo. Wallace, A. Kirkpatrick. Wit. Cephas Gregg. Ack. before Samuel Roberts, Esq., president of several courts of Common Pleas in 5th Dist. of PA incl. Allegheny Co. on 19 Jan. 1808. Recorded 22 Aug. 1808. (typed, 2 pages) (FHL film 857,245)
   Vol.3-4, 1813-1822 (FHL film 857,246; SLC 7/26/2014)
      3-20/22: Thomas Mitchell Esq., High Sheriff of Greene Co. PA; whereas James Dunlap and Thomas Duncan, surviving admins. of David Duncan decd, lately in County Court of Common Pleas at Pittsburgh for Allegheny Co., at June term 1799, by judgment of the same court recovered against George Wallace, Abraham Kirkpatrick and Margaret Duncan, executors of David Duncan decd, as well as 184 pounds 14 sh. 2 pence of debt, as $28.68, which to the said James Dunlap and Thomas Duncan admin. were adjudged for their costs and charges, and afterwards by Writ of Fieri Facias issued out of the Court of Common Pleas 1 Jan. 1803 to Sheriff of Allegheny County to make out of the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of said David Duncan decd. in the hands of his executors, to cause and levy the debt and costs, before 4th Monday of March next, and by Writ of Testatum Fieri Facias 2 April 1803 to the Sheriff of Greene Co, he was commanded to make out of the ... and lands of said David Duncan decd. in the hands of his executors to levy the debt and costs ... by 4th Monday of June then next ... the Sheriff seized a tract of land of 300 acres more or less on the Monongahela line in Cumberland Twp., Greene Co. adj. lands of Thomas Roach, John Swan, John Rice and lands late of Thomas Scott Esq. with appurtenances, and by writ ... lands were not of a clear yearly value beyond all ?? within 7 years to satisfy the debt, the premises remained in his hands unsold for want of buyers. And afterwards by a second Writ of Venditioni Expenses issued 28 Dec. 1805 to the Sheriff of Greene Co., he should take lands and sell them before 4th Monday at March then next ... after public notice ... sold the same to George Wallace, Abraham Kirkpatrick & Margaret Duncan, Executors of David Duncan decd, for $1,422, they being the highest and best bidders; the term of the said Sheriff expired without having made a deed, the said Abraham Kirkpatrick, one of the surviving executors, the said George Wallace having since died, petitioned the judges to direct the present high sheriff to perfect title and make a deed to said Abraham Kirkpatrick, surviving executor, and Margaret Duncan, surviving executrix of said David Duncan, for said tract of land; Whereupon the court on 14 Aug. last ordered the present High Sheriff of Green Co. to make a deed to Abraham Kirkpatrick and Margaret Duncan; NOW Thomas Mitchell Esq., High Sheriff of Greene Co, for $1,422 paid by Abraham Kirkpatrick and Margaret Duncan, sell ... to said Abraham Kirkpatrick and Margaret Duncan, surviving executor and executrix of David Duncan decd, all the afsd tract of land on the Monongahela River in Greene Co. adj. Thomas Roach, John Swan, John Rice and lands late of Thomas Scott Esq. containing 316 acres more or less, with improvements. /s/ Thomas Mitchell, Esq., 10 Sept. 1813. Recd. from Abraham Kirkpatrick and Margaret Duncan $1422, /s/ Thomas Mitchell Shff, wit. Parker Campbell. Recorded 24 Nov. 1813. (FHL film 857,246)
      3-22/23: 11 Sept. 1813, Abraham Kirkpatrick and Margaret Duncan, surviving executor and executrix of the will of David Duncan late of Allegheny Co. PA deceased, to Thomas McGiffin of Washington Co. in commonwealth afsd, Esq., for $2,000 paid, sell to said Thomas McGiffin a tract of land on the Monongahela River in Greene Co., by land late of Thomas Scott Esq, on the bank of the "Mogahela" River, by land of John Swan, by land of Thomas Roach, containing 300 acres more or less, being the same tract which was granted by patent 15 June 1789 to David Duncan who is since deceased, and being the same tract of land which the Sheriff of Greene Co. upon legal process issued out of Court of Allegheny Co. took in execution and sold as the estate of said deceased, and by Deed Poll dated 7 Sept. 1813 granted and conveyed to said Abraham and Margaret, together with buildings, improvements, ... and appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ A. Kirkpatrick, Margret Duncan. Received on above date from Thomas McGiffin $2,000. Wit. Parker? Campbell, Saml. Roberts. Ack. 16 Sept. 1813 before Saml. Roberts. Recorded 24 Nov. 1813. (FHL film 857,246)
      4-759/761: Deed Poll, Samuel Harper, High Sheriff of Greene Co. to James Ross. Samuel Harper, Esq., High Sheriff of Co. of Greene, PA, send greeting; whereas Jeremiah Warder and assignees of Christian Werts Senior and Christian Worts Junior lately in County Court of Commonpleas at Greensburgh for Westmoreland Co. before Judges of same Court of January term 1790, by Judgment of the same Court, recovered against George Wallace and Abraham Kirkpatrick executors and Margaret Duncan executrix of David Duncan decd. the sum of 474 pounds 16 shillings and 4 pence lawfull money of PA of debt, as well as sum of 2 pounds 14 shillings and 3 pence which to said Jeremiah Warda and others plaintiffs were "addudged" for their damages which they sustained by occasion of the detention of that debt, and whereas by a Writ of Fieri Facias out of County Court of Commonpleas 23 March 1824 directed, commanded of the lands etc. of said David Duncan decd. in the hands of his afsd executors should be made for the debt and damages which the said Jeremiah Warder and others had recovered against the said George Wallace and others, Executors of said David, and should have the money on the third Monday of June then next ... seized a tract of land on Muddy Creek in Greene Co. in Cumberland Twp. adj. lands of Hugh Barclay, Isaac Weaver, and others containing 500 acres more or less with appurtenances, ... the rents and profits of the tract of land were not sufficient to satisfy the debt and damages within 7 years, the premises remained unsold for want of buyers, and afterwards by a Writ of Alias Testation Venditioni Exponas issued out of the County Court of Commonpleas on 28 June last and to me the said Sheriff directed, I was commanded to sell the land before 4th Monday of Sept. then next ... after public note of time and place of sale, on 26 Aug. exposed the lands to sale and sold to James Ross of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., yeoman, for $1200 money of PA, the highest bidder, now Samuel Harper, High Sheriff of Greene Co., for $1200 paid by said James Ross, sell the afsd tract of land containing 500 acres more or less with all buildings, improvements, ... and appurtenances, as fully and for such estate as the said David Duncan decd. had. 26 Aug. 1806, /s/ Saml. Harper, Sheriff. Wit. Saml. W. Caldwell, James Clark. Received the sum of $1200 in full, /s/ Saml. Harper, Shff. Ack. in Court of Common Pleas for Greene Co. by said Samuel Harper, High Sheriff of Greene Co., at Waynesburgh, 26 Aug. 1806, /s/ John Boreman, Prothy. Greene Co. Recorded 7 Sept. 1822. (FHL film 857,246)
      19-353/354: (typed pages) 12 Aug. 1864, Bowen Ross of Dunkard Twp., Greene Co. PA, to B.O. Duncan, W.K. Vandegrift of Allegheny Co. PA, and Freeman Lucas of Greene Co. PA, for $250 paid, lease the right and privilege of boring and mining for oil, salt water and other minerals in a piece of ground in Dunkard Twp. containing about 5 acres, beg. at mouth of a run in Dunkard Creek, parallel with the old road, down the creek, being part of the John Ross farm, and also the right to put up the necessary buildings &c, and ingress and egress to and from the premises, and the privilege of coal for running the machinery &c for carrying on said business. Parties of second part agree to deliver to Ross 1/5 of all oil, salt, water or other minerals found in the premises to be delivered in the tank. To commence operation before 1 Dec. 1864, the lease for 20 years from date of this indenture. If the parties abandon their work for a period of 3 months after having commenced the same or take away their machinery, this lease shall be forfeited. /s/ Bowen Ross, B.S. Duncan, W.K. Vandegrift, Freeman Lucas. Wit. J.A. Black as to Ross Vandegrift & Lucas. Ack. 12 Aug. 1864 by Bowen Ross, W.K. Vandegrift and Freeman Lucas before Jas. A. Black, J.P., Greene Co. Ack. by B.S. Duncan 13 Aug. 1864 before August Ammon, J.P., Allegheny Co. Recorded Feb. 13, 1865. (FHL film 857,254)
      19-354: (typed pages) AGREEMENT, made 16 Nov. 1864 between B.S. Duncan, W.K. Vandegrift of Allegheny Co. PA, and Freeman Lucas of Greene Co. PA, of the one part, and the Mason Oil Co. by their superintendent John N. Mason of Allegheny Co. PA of the other part. WITNESSED that whereas by Article of Agreement dated Aug. 12, 1864, between Bowen Ross of Dunkard Twp, Greene Co. PA, of the one part and the said Duncan "Vandefrift" and Lucas of the other part, the said Ross did grant, lease and devise to said Duncan Vandegrift and Lucas for 20 years from said date a certain part or parcel of his the said Ross land in said township therein described with exclusive privilege to said Lessees of boring, digging for and extracting from said land any oil, salt, salt water or minerals together with the privilege of obtaining and using coal sufficient to work such. GIVEN under my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid. /s/ Ana Hurbert Ald. (L.S.) GREENE COUNTY SS: 3 Feb. 1865 personally appeared before the subscriber a JP in and for said county, F.S. Lucas, party of the first part, and ack. the within agreement to be his act and deed and desired the same might be recorded as such. /s/ Geo. Howard, J.P. Recorded Feb. 13, 1865. (FHL film 857,254; SLC 6/4/2015)
 

Indiana Co. PA Deeds (SLC 6/19/2009)
      1-14/15: 29 Jan. 1807, Abraham Kirkpatrick and George Wallace, two of the executors of David Duncan decd, of Allegheny Co. PA, to Hugh Weir of Indiana Co. PA, have agreed, that the said Abraham Kirkpatrick and George Wallace as executors have for 50 pounds sold to Hugh Weir all the right, title & interest that said David Duncan had in a tract of land in Indiana Co. containing 156 and 1/2 acres, surveyed on 5 June 1769 for Andrew Lowers by location in his name dated 3 April 1769 numbered 1189, whose devisee Robert Lowers by his deed 9 July 1784 granted to the said David Duncan. /s/ A. Kirkpatrick, wit. by Henry Hazlet & Steele Semple, and /s/ Geo. Wallace, wit. by Jno. McDowel. Receipt of payment ack. before Steele Semple, Henry Hazlet, ack. in Allegheny Co. PA, 29 Jan. 1807. Recorded 2 June 1807. (FHL film 862,678)
 

Jefferson Co. PA Deed (FHL film 931,894; SLC 9/17/2012)
      16-519: (blank day) Dec. 1864, George Duncan and Agness his wife of Allegheny Co. PA for $1,000 paid, sell to John G. Brandon of Forrest Co. PA, quit claim their interest to lands in Forrest and Jefferson Co. PA known as the Maple creek Mill property containing 1,030 acres more or less, comprising a tract containing 300 acres more or less in Polk Twp. of Jefferson Co. on the west end of Tract No.2768, also a tract of 106 acres more or less in Barnett Twp, Jefferson Co., being a part of lot No.5701 of the Albertis land in Jefferson Co., also a tract of 126 acres known as the Maple Creek Mill lot in Forrest Co. being part of Warrant No.5701 of the Alberti Lands in Forrest Co., also a tract containing 104 acres and 155 perches in Forrest co. PA known as the Maple Creek lot of the Coleman property, also a tract containing 400 acres more or less in Forrest Co. PA being off the west end of tract No.3144 and being the same tracts of pieces of land in a deed of even date between Charles C. Johnston and Sarah his wife to John G. Brandon, so that neither George Duncan and Agness his wife or any other person shall claim the above property known as the Maple Creek Mill property. /s/ Geo. Duncan, Agness Duncan. Wit. James Salisbury. Ack. 13 Dec. 1864 before James Salisbury, Allegheny Co. PA. Recorded Feb. 2, 1865.
 

Mercer Co. PA Deeds (SLC 6/2/2011)
      A1-475/476: 15 May 1805, Jno. Duncan of City of Philadelphia, PA, to John Robinson of Mercer Co. PA, that by patent 18 Sept. 1787 confirmed to James Moore a Serjent in the late Armey of US a tract of land in the fourth district of Donation lands beg. at a post the numbered corner, then by lot No.75, by lot No.73, by lot No.494?, by lot No.78, to the beginning, containig 250 acres, numbered LXXVII, and the said James Moore endorsed on the back of the patent 20 Sept. 1787 conveyed the same to Daniel Richards, Lumber merchant of City of Philladelphia who by will dated 11 Oct. 1793 appointed his wife Rachel Richards and his friends Jno. Biddle, Richard Whitehead, Nathan Sheppard, and Samuel Clark Executors and authorized them to sell all or any of his land, and the said John Biddle, Richard Whitehead and Samuel Clark renounced their executorship, the same devolved on Rachel Richard and Nathan Sheppard, and said Nathan Shepard is since dead, so the said Rachel Richards became the sole executrix, and said Rachel Richards 11 Dec. 1800 conveyed among others the above tract to the within named Jno. Duncan, recorded Deed Book A, pg.272 in Crawford Co. and also pg.415 and Book L pg.429 in Allegheany (sic); NOW John Duncan for $462 paid, sell to John Robinson my interest, etc., to the above tract of land together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Jno. Duncan. Wit. Jno. C. Stewart, Jas. Semple. John Duncan appeared 15 May 1805 before Jno. C. Stewart, JP of Mercer Co. Recorded Oct. 12, 1805. (FHL Film 889,516; SLC 6/2/2011)
      N1-400/401: 10 Feb. 1800, Griffeth Roberts to Matthew Duncan, for $100 paid, sell tract or piece of land in Allegany Co. in third district of donation lands, beg. at the numbered corner, then by Lot No.546, by lot No.542, by Lot No.544, by lot No.550, to the beginning, containing 200 acres, numbered 545, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Griffeth Roberts. Wit. Thos. Armstrong, And. Strane. Griffeth Roberts appeared 30 Dec. 1833 before Christian Wolff, Franklin Co. JP. Recorded Feb. 8, 1836. (FHL Film 889,522; SLC 6/2/2011)
 

Perry Co. PA Deeds (SLC 7/26/2014 and 6/5/2015)
      P-502: Power of attorney, Thomas Duncan et ux, Mary A. McGowan and Andrew J. McGowan to John Wright. We, Thomas Duncan and Eliza Hannah his wife late Eliza Hannah McGowan, Mary Ann McGowan of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., and Andrew Jackson McGowan of Perry Co. PA, heirs and devisees of Hugh Mitchell, late of Perry Co., decd, appoint John Wright of Perry Co. PA our attorney to sell our right to real estate in Perry Co. PA devised to us by Hugh Mitchell late of Perry Co., afsd, decd, by his will dated 3 Dec. 1832, registered in Perry Co., and for us and in our name to give a receipt, ... and do whatever needs to be done, and an attorney under him. 1 Oct. 1852, /s/ Thos. Duncan, Eliza H. Duncan, Mary A. McGowan, Andrew J. McGowan; wit. And. McMaster, James Sharp. Ack. 1 Oct. 1852 before And. McMaster, Alderman of City of Pittsburgh and JP for county of Allegheny, by Thomas Duncan and Eliza Hannah his wife late Eliza Hannah McGowan, and Mary Ann McGowan, /s/ And. McMaster, Aldm. Recorded 2 April 1855. (FHL film 932,011)
      P-502/503: Deed, John Wright Attorney to Andrew J. McGowan. 3 Jan. 1854, John Wright, attorney for Thomas H. Duncan, Eliza H. Duncan and Mary A. McGowan of Greenwood Twp, Perry Co. PA, to Andrew Jackson McGowan of Borough of Millerstown, county & state afsd, for $226.66 paid, sell to said Andrew J. McGowan all that certain undivided half part of the tavern stand together with two half lots of ground in the Borough of Millerstown, fronting Main Street on the west, adj. lots with Jacob Emerick on the north and an alley on the east, and George N. Done on the south, the above house known as late the property John McGowan and Hugh Mitchell, the said Hugh Mitchell died without children and by will left the one undivided half part of said tavern sand together with the half of two lots of ground to Eliza Hannah McGowan, since intermarried with Thomas H. Duncan, Andrew J. McGowan and Mary A. McGowan, who empowered John Wright as their attorney in fact to make sale of the same for them, together with all house?, improvements, ways, watercourses, rights, ... and appurtenances whatsoever ... and the reversions and remainders rents issues and profits thereof and the 1/2 of all the estate ... whatsoever of them the said Thomas H. Duncan, Eliza H. Duncan, an Mary A. McGowan in law equity or otherwise, to the same ... to hold the one undivided half part of said tavern stand and two lots ... hereby granted to said Andrew J. McGowan ... forever. /s/ John Wright, attorney for Thomas Duncan, Eliza H. Duncan, Mary Ann McGowan. Wit. ?? Kipp, Silas Kipp. Received the date of the above indenture of the above Andrew J. McGowan the sum of $226.66, being the above consideration in full, /s/ John Wright, attorney for ... On 3 Jan. 1855 before Wm. Kipp, J.P., appeared John Wright, attorney for Thomas H. Duncan, Eliza H. Duncan and Mary A. McGowan and ack. the above indenture. Entered 2 April 1855. (FHL film 932,011)
 

Venango Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/18/2012)
      S-576/577: Agreement, 21 Jan. 1861 between Robert Lamberton of Boro of Franklin, Venango Co. PA the first part, and William C. Duncan of City of Pittsburg, Allegheny Co. PA the second part, first party sells to second party 5 acres of land in Sugarcreek Twp, county & state afsd, being part of the farm formerly owned by David Dempsey, beg. on "Mill or Tow Mile Run" 25 perches above J.R. Neeley's line and adj. piece of land leased for oil purposes to D.W. Bell of Pittsburg, then up said Run to include a small gore of land in the fork of the branches and to extend to the foot of the bank on the western side of the main branch, incl. on the east side of said Run sufficient only to make up said 5 acres, on the fulfillment of all the payments hereinafter, the second party agrees to pay first party $500, $200 in hand paid, and $100 every 4 months hereafter till the balance $300 are paid with interest from date hereof. The agreement becomes void upon failure of the second party to make the payments as afsd. /s/ Robert Lamberton, Wm. C. Duncan. Wit. C.W. Gilfillan. They ack. agreement 15 Feb. 1861 before Saml. F. Dale, J.P. Venango Co. Recorded Feb. 15, 1861. (FHL film 864,550)
      T-15/17: Lease. William C. Duncan hereby leases to George S. Gallop and David McKee for 20 years from 1 March 1861, Lots No.3&4 as laid out on his farm in Sugar Creek Twp, Venango Co., PA, said two lots together containing about 1 acre of land, bounded on one side by the Magnolia Oil Company, and on the other by lands of said William C. Duncan, and warrants Geo. S. Gallop and David F. McKee peaceable occupancy upon performing the conditions and making payments hereinafter, and George S. Gallop and David F. McKee agree to pay $100 on signing the lease, to bore at least one oil well on each of the above lots to commence one of them on or before 1 May next and prosecute the boring without unreasonable intermission or delay, and deliver to Wm. C. Duncan put up in barrels at the well's mouth 1/4 of all the oil pumped or produced, Duncan to pay for the barrels containing the fourth the fair market price in cash on their being filled and set apart to him. And second parties further agree to commence boring the second well on or before 1 Sept. next and push forward to either success or abandonment without delay. ... division and delivery of the oil shall take place at least once in every 30 days ... (more not copied). (blank day of blank) 1861. /s W.C. Duncan, Geo. S. Gallope, David F. McKee. Wit. Geo. R. Duncan, C.W. Lewis. On 27 Feb. 1861, they ack. agreement before C.W. Lewis, Alderman, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. Recorded March 1, 1861. (FHL film 864,551)
      T-450/451: Agreement. 19 March 1861, Thomas M. Parker of Venango Co. PA with Robert Duncan of City of Pittsburgh and William Robinson of Cincinnati, OH, that Thos. M. Parker on 14 Nov. last past leased from Arnold Plumer of Borough of Franklin, Venango Co. PA, and Jonathan G. Eveleth, George H. Bissell and Austin G. Day of City, Co. & State of New York, two pieces or parcels of land known as Lots No.66 and 67 on the west side of Oil Creek designated on a map by Charles C. Smith Oct. 25, 1860, being the lower section of a larger tract in Cornplanter Twp, Venango Co. PA, known as the Clapp Farm, ... Thos. M. Parker agrees to let Robert Duncan one of the parties of second part have one undivided 1/2 interest? in Lot No.66, being the lot fronting on the Creek, together with rights, privileges and proffits, by Duncan being at the 1/2 of all expenses in searching for oil and collecting same and preparing for market. Thos. M. Parker agrees to let William Robinson one of the parties of second part have one undivided 1/4 part interest in Lot No.66 and one undivided 1/2 interest in Lot No.67, Robinson binding himself to pay 1/4 of all expenses in the lease of Lot No.66 and 1/2 of all costs and expenses of Lot No.67. /s/ Thos. M. Parker, Robert Duncan, Chas. Robson, attorney for Wm. Robson. Wit. J.F. Phillips. Ack. by J.H. Phillips, the witness, before H.B. Gordon, Recorder, 30 May 1861. Recorded June 1, 1861. (FHL film 864,551)
      V-437/438: Power of Attorney. Robert Duncan, Jackson Duncan, Alexander C. Duncan and Geo. R. Duncan of City of Pittsburgh, PA, appoint William R. Dunlap now of Oil City, Venango Co. PA, our attorney, for purpose of selling? certain refined carbon oil now in City of New York belonging to firm of Duncan, Dunlap & Co. or that may hereafter be shipped to New York ... 8 Jan. 1863. /s/ A.C. Duncan, Robert Duncan, Geo. R. Duncan, Jackson Duncan. Wit. Thos. C. Lazer. They ack. document 8 Jan. 1863 before Thomas C. Lazear, Notary Public, City of Pittsburgh, PA. Recorded 4 March 1863. (FHL film 864,552)
      V-513/514: Agreement, 1 April 1863, Thomas G. Duncan of Oil Creek, Venango Co. PA, party of first part, with James F. Duncan of City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA, party of second part, for $2,000 paid by party of second part, lease by party of first part to second part parcel of land in Cornplanter Twp, Venango Co. PA, which was leased by Francis B. & Hiram A?. Blordo? & Robert W. M.Shorte by lease Feb. 22, 1851, and by M.Short to party of first part Aug. 15, 1861, numbered Lot No.6, bounded by corner of Lot No.5 on NE, Lot No.4, containing 160 perches more or less, with appurtenances, for 90 years, they to give party of first part 3/8 of all the crude oil obtained therefrom, party of first part to furnish barrels, 4 April 1863. /s/ Thomas G. Duncan, James F. Duncan. Wit. Rendeal? Glent?, M.A. McClung of Donaldson, City of Pittsburgh. They ack. agreement before J. Donaldson, Alderman of Pittsburgh. Recorded April 8, 1863. (FHL film 864,552)
      V-514/515: Agreement, 15 Aug. 1861, between Robert W. McFate of Cornplanter, Venango Co. PA, and Thomas G. Duncan of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA, McFate to lease to Duncan a parcel of land for 98 years to search for oil on said lot in Cornplanter Twp, Venango Co. PA, in the Blood land on Oil Creek, having been leased to McFate by Francis B. Blood & Hiram A. Blood 22 Feb. 1861, No.6, corner Lot No.5 and Lot No.4, containing 125 perches, Duncan to pay 3/8 of all the oil, delivered in barrels, barrels to be furnished by McFate, Duncan to commence searching within 30 days from date of this article and continue ... /s/ Robert W. McFate, Thos. G. Duncan. Wit. A.M. Calmont. Ack. 15 Aug. 1861 before A. McCalmont, J.P., Venango Co. Recorded April 8, 1863. (FHL film 864,552)
      V-561/563: 22 March 1863, James Andrews and Elizabeth M. his wife of Pontiac, Oakland Co. MI, M. Lamont Bugg & Jane M. his wife, Ruth S. Waldo and Daniel F. Clark of Borough of Oil City, Venango Co. PA, by their attorney Charles C. Waldo, appointed 27 Nov. 1861, recorded Deed Book U pg.311, and Charles C. Waldo, parties of first part, to Alexander C. Duncan, Robert Duncan, George R. Duncan of City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA, and William R. Dunlap of Lawrence Co. state afsd, for $500 paid, sell parcel of ground in Borough of Oil City since surveyed by James A. Hydrick? on 4 March 1861, known as Lots 2 and 3, on the westerly side of the road from Oil City to Cherry Tree, containing 1 acre more or less with the privilege of taking water from the creek known as Holliday Run sufficient for the purpose only of supplying water for the refining ..., warrant title. /s/ Ruth S. Waldo, Daniel F. Clark, James Andrews, Elizabeth M. Andrews, by Charles C. Waldo, their attorney in fact, M. Lamont Bagg, Jane M. Bagg. Wit. Thos. M. Parker?, Yat? A. Wicks. Ack. (blank day) March 1863 before Thos. M. Parker, Venango Co. J.P. by Charles C. Waldo in his own name and in the name of his constituants by letter of attorney dated Nov. 27, 1861. Recorded April 24, 1863. (FHL film 864,552)
      W-498/500: 4 Sept. 1863, Robert Lamberton of Borough of Franklin, Venango Co. PA, and Margaret his wife, to W.C. Duncan of City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA, for $500 paid, sell parcel of land in Sugarcreek Twp, Venango Co. PA, beg. on tract known as "David Dempsey Farm" near the west bank of "Two Mill Run", along land of John Liges?, containing 5 acres strict measure as surveyed by Wm. Hilands Deputy Surveyor on 6 Feb. 1861 at the instance of said W.C. Duncan, being part of the tract sold by the Sheriff of Venango Co. to said Robt. Lamberton on (blank day and month) 1858, with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Robert Lamberton, Margaret Lamberton. Wit. J.P. Park, Thos. F. Anderson. They ack. deed 4 Sept. 1863 before J.P. Park, J.P. Recorded Sept. 14, 1863. (FHL film 864,553)
      Y-408/409: Agreement, 2 Sept. 1861, Thomas G. Duncan of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA, with Daniel Hughes, David McKee, William Duncan, John Crawford, Stephen Jarvis, all of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA, Thomas G. Duncan to lease to parties of 2nd part a lot of land for 98 years for privilege to bore and search for oil, said lot being in Cornplanter Twp, Venango Co. PA, on the Blood land on Oil creek, having been leased by Thomas G. Duncan from Robert McFate 22 Feb. 1861, Lot numbered by plot of Bloods land as No.6, adj. corner of Lot No.5 on NE, along lot No.4, containing 1 acre more or less, party of second part to pay 1/2 of all oil found in the lot of ground, and $300 in cash when a 40 barrel well is found?, the oil to be delivered in barrels at the well or wells on said lot, the barrels to be found by Thomas G. Duncan for his own share of said oils, and parties of second part to commence operation within 60 days from date of this article and continue work till oil is found ... /s/ Thomas G. Duncan, John Crawford, Daniel Hugus, W.C. Duncan, David T. McKee, Stephen Jarvis. Recorded 26 April 1864. (FHL film 864,554)
      Y-444/445: Agreement and Assignment. 14 Aug. 1863, Thos. G. Duncan of Pittsburgh, PA, with John Keogh and Horace Parker of Hamburgh, both of state of NY, all now doing business on Oil Creek, for $1500 worth of refined oil to be delivered in packages at 50 cents per gallon in bond to be delivd. to him at the refinerys of parties of 2nd part, to be good Merchantable? oil bearing a fire test of from 112 to 115 degrees Fahrenhite, good white oil manufactured on Oil Creek, sell and transfers 1/16 of all oil in the well known as the Hancock well and 1/16 of all the oil in the well known as the Old American Well, the tools in both wells free from expense with the privilege of land room for tankage to parties of 2nd part. The parties of 2nd part agree to all the above, and deliver said oil six weeks from date. /s/ Thomas G. Duncan, John Keogh, Horace Parker. Wit. F.T. Grobetus. Thomas G. Duncan ack. deed before James Sollag, J.P. Venango Co. Recorded 29 April 1864.
         For $150 paid, I sell all my interest in the within, being 1/32 part of all oil produced by within mentioned wells to Augustine Keogh for the period of the lease. Sept. 7, 1863, /s/ Horace Parker. He ack. on 11 June 1864 before Levi Lawrence, J.P., Erie Co. PA. Recorded 29 April 1864. (FHL film 864,554)
      Y-446: Agreement, 1 Sept. 1863, Thomas G. Duncan of City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA, with Augustine Keogh of Buffalo Easy?, Co. & State of NY, Duncan agrees to lease to Keogh two lots in Cornplanter Twp, Venango Co. PA, on Oil Creek, on the Blood farm, for 50 years, fronting on the back lots Combs, Lea? & Co. formerly leased by McCray from Bloods, giving the party of first part 3/8 of all oil found, each lot containing 5-1/2 rods front by 16 rods back, party of second part agrees to lease one well on each of above, and to commence operations to bore for oil 1 Nov. 1863 ... /s/ Thomas G. Duncan, Augustine Keogh. Wit. F.T. Tabitus. Thomas G. Duncan ack. deed 7 June 1864 before F. Buner, J.P., Venango Co. Recorded 29 April 1864. (FHL film 864,554)
      Y-447: Agreement, 17 Nov. 1862, Thomas G. Duncan of City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA, with Augustine Keogh of Buffalo Easy, Co. & State of NY, Duncan agrees to lease to Keogh a lot of land in Cornplanter Twp, Venango Co. PA, on Oil creek, for 60 years from above date for purpose of boring of crude oil, fronting on Combs & Co. lot 5 rolls? (rods?), bounded by Thos. G. Duncan, Charles Knott & Co., ... 1/2 of all oil found on said lot of land, to commence operation on 6 Sept. 1862 ... /s/ Thomas G. Duncan, Augustine Keogh. Wit. Patrick H. Keogh. Thomas G. Duncan ack. indenture 7 June 1864 before F. Bunce, J.P., Venango Co. Recorded 29 April 1864. (FHL film 864,554)
      Y-448: Indenture, 29 Oct. 1863, Thomas G. Duncan of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA, to Augustine Keogh of Buffalo, State of New York, both now doing business on the Blood farm Oil Creek, Venango Co. PA, for $400 paid inside of 3 months from this date by Augustine Kogh, sell 1/16 of the free interest in all the oil produced in Well & Lot known as Knox Lease situated on the Blood farm on Oil Creek, county & state above mentioned, ... /s/ Thomas G. Duncan, Augustine Keogh. Wit. F.T. Gerbitus. Thomas G. Duncan ack. 7 June 1864 before F. Bunce, J.P., Venango Co. PA. Recorded 29 April 1864. (FHL film 864,554)
      Z-214/215: 1 Dec. 1863, M. Lamont Bagg and Jane M. his wife of Oil City, Venango Co. PA, Robert Ashworth and Francis his wife, Jonathan Gallagher and Rachel his wife, Isaac M. Pennock and Eliza T. his wife, Otis Brown and Caroline F. his wife, Wm. W. Ball and Margaret J. his wife, Josiah King and Mary S. hiw wife, of Allegheny Co. PA, by Wm. B. Riddle their attorney, and Wm. B. Riddle of Oil City for himself, to Jackson Duncan, Robert Duncan, Alexander C. Duncan, and George R. Duncan of Allegheny Co. PA and William R. Dunlap of Lawrence Co. PA, for $400 paid, sell lot or parcel of ground in Cornplanter Twp, Venango Co. PA, at NE corner of lands formerly sold by parties of first part to parties of second part, ... containing 1-1/2 acres, reserving the right of way for a wagon road across said premises to the land in the rear, ... together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ M.L. Bagg, Jane M. Bagg, Robert Ashworth, Frances Ashworth, Jonathan Gallagher, Rachel Gallagher, Isaac M. Pennock, Eliza T. Pennock, Otis Brown, Caroline F. Brown, Wm. B. Ball, Margaret J. Ball, Josiah King, Mary E. King, by their attorney in fact W.B. Riddle, W.B. Riddle. Wit. Thos. M. Parker, Jas. A. Weeks. Ack. 2 Dec. 1863 by Wm. B. Riddle, attorney in fact for M.L. Bagg and others, before Thos. M. Parker, J.P., Venango Co. Recorded July 21, 1864. (FHL film 864,555)
      72-9/12: 11 Aug. 1868, Jackson Duncan, & Isabella his wife, William R. Dunlap & "Elizabeth" B. his wife, Robert Duncan and Jane his wife, George R. Duncan & Elizabeth his wife, & Alexander C. Duncan and Eliza Jane his wife, to A.W. Heye, for $13,000? paid, sell 1st, lot of ground in Oil City, Venango Co. PA, as surveyed by James A. Heydrick? March 4, 1861, numbered on said survey No.283, on westerly side of road from Oil City to Cherrytree between Lots No.1&2, containing 1 acre more or less, with the privilege of taking water from the creek known as Holliday Run, 17-1/2 rods up said Run from the north side of said premises, sufficient for the purpose and for that only of supplying water for the refinery upon said premises, the pipe conducting said water to be not less than 15 inches underground, the above lot is the same property which James Peltiers? conveyed to Jackson Duncan and others by deed March 27, 1868, recorded in Deed Book Vol.X? page 561&c. 2nd, also lot of ground in Cornplanter Twp, Venango Co. PA, at NE corner of land formerly sold by M.L. Bagg & others to Jackson Duncan & others, to SW corner of above, containing 1-1/2 acre, reserving right of way for a wagon road across said premises to the land in the rear, running across the NE corner of said premises, being the lot of ground which M.L. Baggy and others conveyed to Jackson Duncan and others Dec. 1, 1863, recorded Deed Book Z, pg.214, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Jackson Duncan, Isabella Duncan, Geo. R. Duncan, Elizabeth Duncan, Alex C. Duncan, Eliza Jane Duncan, William R. Dunlap, "Emily" B. Dunlap, Robert Duncan, Jane Duncan. Wit. R. ?odopon?, M.J. Sherman. Ack. 11 Aug. 1868, before Robt. Hadgson?, J.P. of Chartiens? Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, by Jackson Duncan and wife Isabella, and George R. Duncan and wife Elizabeth. Ack. 15 Aug. 1868 before H.J. Thomas, Alderman, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA, by Alexander G. Duncan and Eliza Jane Duncan his wife. Ack. 19 Aug. 1868 before Reuben Tyler, Commissioner for State of PA in Hamilton Co. OH, by William R. Dunlap. Ack. 22 Aug. 1868 before Irwin Sampson, J.P., Lawrence Co. PA, by Emily B. Dunlap, wife of William R. Dunlap. Certification 24 Aug. 1868 for Irwin Sampson by J. Hains, Clerk of Court, Lawrence Co. PA. Ack. 29 Aug. 1868 by Robert Duncan and Jane Duncan his wife before D.W. Bailey, Notary Public, Venango Co. PA. Recorded Aug. 31, 1868. (FHL film 1,315,332)
      72-49/55: 4 Nov. 1864, Thomas G. Duncan of Cornplanter Twp, Venango Co. PA, and James G. Duncan of City of Pittsburgh, Commonwealth afsd, by atty in fact the said Thomas G. Duncan, constituted by Letter of Attorney 31 May 1864, recorded Venango Co. Deed Book AA pg.346, to John D. McCord of City of Pittsburg, Allegheny Co. PA, that Francis B. Blood and Hiram A. Blood by article of agreement 12 Feb. 1862 recorded Book BB pg.41 agreed to sell to Thomas G. Duncan for 97 years, a parcel of land in Cornplanter Twp, Venango Co. PA, containing 3 acres and being part of "The Blood Farm" for $80 then paid and further sum of $25 to be paid in the event Thomas G. Duncan striking a 400 barrel well, which event has not yet transpired, which parcel of land the said Thomas Duncan divided into four lots and numbered on a map of lots on the said "Blood Farm" 1, 2, 3 and 4, and Thomas G. Duncan by article of agreement the (blank day and month) 1862 leased the said lot No.3 containing 1/2 of 1 acre to William Richardson and Hardy Copeland for the residue of the term, reserving 1/2 of all the oil obtained as royalty, and Thomas G. Duncan by article of agreement ... 1862 leased lot No.4 containing 1/2 of 1 acre to Charles Knox, John Walley and W.C. Wilson for the residue of the term, reserving as royalty 3/8 of all the oil obtained, and Francis B. Blood and Hiram A. Blood by article of agreement 29 Sept. 1862 recorded Deed Book BB pg.42 agreed to sell to Thomas G. Duncan for 80 years a parcel of land in afsd adj. the land above and containing 1 acre and 96 perches for sum of $20 then paid and further sum of $100 to be paid if Thomas G. Duncan shall ever have a well on said lot and get it to flow 30 barrels per day, which parcel Thomas G. Duncan divided into 3 lots numbered 5, 6 and 7, and in article of agreement 17 Nov. 1862 leased lot No.5 containing 1/2 acre to Augustine Keogh for 60 years, reserving as royalty 1/2 of all the oil obtained, and by sundry conveyances the said James F. Duncan has become interested in the 3 lots leased as afsd, and Thomas G. Duncan and one Lawrence Greeninger owning other pieces in afsd, at a corner of Campbells Refinary Lot, corner of Lot 7 on Rachel Hoggs plan of lots, alley between lots 7 and 17, containing 3/4 of 1 acre, by agreement 15 Aug. 1864 leased the same to Frederick W. Perkins and Lewis J. Vananden for 20 years, reserving as royalty 1/2 of all the oil obtained therefrom. And Cromwell J. Lloyd and John W. Sleetin? by agreement 20 Aug. 1861 leased to Asa B. Walden a lot in afsd containing about 1/2 of 1 acre No.11, reserving as royalty 3/8 of all the oil obtained, and Asa B. Walden by deed 22 Oct. 1861 leased the lot to Charles Hart, Marshall Hart, Silas S. Safford, and Joseph Hart, reserving a royalty 1/8 part of all oil obtained to be delivered to Asa B. Walden, and 3/8 to be delivered to Lloyd and Sleet and afterward by endorsement 1 March 1864 transferred to Thomas G. Duncan all Asa B. Walden's right to the indenture, recorded Venango Co. Deed Book AA pg.344; and George C. Prather and others by deed 28 July 1864 recorded Deed Book GG pg.124 leased to Thomas G. Duncan for 98 years another parcel in afsd containing 12 acres, reserving as royalty 1/4 of all oil and mineral obtained, which Thomas G. Duncan divided into lots of 1 acre each, numbered from 1 to 12, and by agreement 18 Aug. 1864 leased two of the lots numbered 11 and 12 to Stephen Jarvis, David McKee, John Crawford, Edward Crawford, Christopher Ohlenhousen, and Brice Tracy for 40 years, reserving as royalty 1/2 of all oil obtained, and one Thomas Wilson McCalmont on 29 July 1864 recorded Deed Book GG pg.122 leased to Thomas G. Duncan another parcel of land in afsd containing 12 acres, reserving as royalty 1/4 part of all oil and minerals for 98 years (MAD: quit copying here); NOW the parties of the first part for $97,000 paid, sell all the undivided parts of the lots of land and leasehold estates hereinbefore described, ... (MAD: quit copying), together with appurtenances, subject to the covenants, agreements and reservations, subject to the leases by Thomas G. Duncan. /s/ Thomas G. Duncan, James F. Duncan by his attorney in fact Thomas G. Duncan. Wit. James Bleakley. Ack. by Thomas G. Duncan Nov. 1864 before J.P. Park, J.P.
         John D. McCord of City of Pittsburg, Allegheny Co. PA, for $97,000 paid by the "Cherry Run and Blood Farm Oil Company" of Pittsburg, assign all my right to all the foregoing agreements and leases in the foregoing indenture or agreement between Thomas G. Duncan of Cornplanter Twp, Venango Co. PA, and James G. Duncan of City of Pittsburg by his attorney in fact the said Thomas G. Duncan, and the said John D. McCord, dated 4 Nov. 1864, together with appurtenances, for the respective terms for which John D. McCord holds the same, (blank day) April 1865, John D. McCord ack. assignment before Alderman of City of Pittsburg. Recorded Sept. 11, 1868. (FHL film 1,315,332)
 

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/18/2012 and 2/2009)
      1W-8/9: 24 Oct. 1810, Andrew Duncan and wife Jane late of Washington Co. PA but now of Ohio State, to John Stewart of Washington Co. PA, for $1,075 paid, sell the tract of land whereon Duncan lived adj. land of James McNarey?, George Wallace and others, corner to George Wallace, corner to the heirs of Robert Welch, corner to the heirs of Robert Welch and one James McNary line, containing 133 acres and 6 perches, being part of a tract surveyed per warrant granted to James McNary to whom a patent issued 20 Sept. 1787, in Patent Book No.11 page 221, and James McNary and wife Margaret made over to Epebelle? Duncan in trust for herself and heirs of her late husband John Duncan, and the rest of the heirs made over their claim to said Andrew Duncan, per records of Washington and Aleganey Counties, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Andrew Duncan, Jane (X) Duncan. Wit. William S. Coners, John Duncan. Ack. before William S Coners, J.P., Washington Co. PA, 24 Oct. 1810. Recorded 15 July 1811. (MAD: 1810 Jefferson Co. OH Tax List) (FHL film 862,518; SLC 9/18/2012)
      1X-341/342: 2 November 1795, Samuel Hanna and wife Elizabeth, John Neilson and wife Margret, James Neilson and wife Ann, heirs of John Duncan decd. of Washington Co. PA, to John Duncan, Andrew Duncan and Robert Duncan, also heirs of John Duncan decd. of the Co. & state afsd, for £50 paid, our right title and claim to our share of the real estate of our decd. father John Duncan, it being one undivided third part of a certain tract of land in Chartiers Twp., Washington Co. PA, adjoining lands of James McNary, George Wallace, widow Allison and widoe Hurs?. /s/ Samuel Hanna, Elizabeth Hanna, John Neilson, Margret (X) Neilson, James Neilson, Anne (X) Neilson. Wit. Patrick McCulley, Daniel McLane, James Ramsay. Ack. in Alleganey Co. PA by John Neilson and wife Margaret and James Neilson and wife Anne, 20 June 1796. Statement in Allegheny Co. PA by Revd. James Ramsay, the witness, 20 May 1813. Recorded 31 May 1813. (FHL film 862,519; SLC 2/2009)
      3I-572/573: 5 April 1851, Andrew Duncan of Logan Co. OH and Nancy his wife and Jane Savage of Allegheny Co. PA and Ann Maria Duncan of Washington Co. PA for $2,500 paid, sell to Samuel Duncan of Washington Co. afsd, their interest to a certain lot in Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, containing 156 acres more or less, being the same tract of land formerly owned by Robert Duncan Senior? deceased father of the parties above named, together with appurtenances. /s/ Andrew Duncan, Nancy Y. Duncan, Jane Savage, Ann Maria Duncan. Wit. Jams A. Coulter?, John Coulter, as to A. Duncan & wife, M.H. Fra??, L.J?. McHenry as to Jane Savage and A.M. Duncan. Andrew Duncan and Nancy Duncan his wife ack. deed ? day of April 1851 before John Coulter, J.P., Logan Co. OH. Recorded Aug. 4, 1851. (FHL film 863,602; SLC 9/18/2012)
 

Westmoreland Co. PA Deeds
      1-151: 5 June 1790, Samuel Duncan of Allegany Co. PA for 50 pounds paid by George Lazure of Westmoreland Co. PA, sell and transfer to said George Lazier all my right, title, use, property, (etc) to a tract of land on Loyal Hanna Creek adj. lands of Samuel Sloan in Westmoreland Co. & state and containing by survey made 3 April 1769 and numbered among the records of the Land Office at Philadelphia, 943, for 300 acres of land. /s/ Samuel Duncan, wit. Geo. Wallace, Dan Duncan. Recorded March 2, 1792. (FHL film 929,166; SLC 9/11/2010)
      2-550: 18 June 1796. That Pennsylvania by letters patent 15 July 1790 granted to Samuel Duncan land called Turkey Hill, on south side Conemaugh River in Westmoreland Co. on bank of said river adj. Campbell's claim, 246 acres and 109 perches, recorded in Patent Book 15, pg.315, now said Samuel Duncan and wife Ann for 277 lbs. 7 sh. 10 pence equal to $739.71 PA money, paid by Nicholas Chapman of Westmoreland Co. PA, sell the land to said Nicholas Chapman. Wit. James Brison, William Robinson. Certification in Allegheny Co. PA 18 June 1796 by Samuel and Ann Duncan, recorded Feb. 23 1797. (FHL film 929,167; SLC 6/9/2008)
      4-340: James Duncan and wife Mary of Allegheny Co. PA to George Morma, 66 acres, part of larger grant S. Huntingdon Twp. 26 May 1799. (have brief extract only) (FHL film 929,168; SLC 6/9/2008)
      11-401: 18 May 1798, James Duncan and wife Mary of Allegheny Co. PA, to Jacob Filger of South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland Co. PA, for 338 pounds 10 shillings PA money, sell parcel of ground in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland Co. PA, on the waters of Jacob Creek, beg. at a post by land of William Howels? ... land of said Jacob Filger, lands of Martin Oelerholt??, lands of George Moma, ... to the beginning, containing 66 acres and 115 perches, being part of a larger tract of 135 acres and a half granted to afsd James Duncan and wife Mary by patent 26 Dec. 1897. /s/ James Duncan, Mary Duncan. Wit. Nicholas Swope, Christian Stauffir. Recorded Nov. 22, 1815. (FHL film 929,170; SLC 9/11/2010)

Westmoreland Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/19/2012; MAD: spelling varies)
      12-522/523: Deed of release, 28 May 1817, James Duncan of Town of Indiana, Indiana Co. PA, that William McKee of this town and wife Mary by their release dated 15 Nov. 1815 recorded in Westmoreland Co. in Book 11 pg.388 released to James Duncan all shares they had to the personal estate of Robert McKee late of Westmoreland Co. decd and also the real estate of said Robert in said county, they William and Mary held in right of Mary as one of the children and heirs of Robert McKee decd, now James Duncan for $300 paid by John Irwin of City of Pittsburgh, have quit claimed to John Irwin all shares ... he has in any way to the afsd and also his right to the real and personal estate of David McKee late of Westmoreland Co. decd which by the instrument of release William & Mary also released to said James Duncan, which James Duncan releases to John Irwin. /s/ James Duncan. Wit. S. Kingston. Deed ack. by James Duncan 28 May 1817 before John Donogh, J.P. of Allegheny Co. It is mutually agreed between the parties that if the proceeds of the real and personal estate amount to $300, then James Duncan shall make up to John Irwin the defficiency should there be any, and if it is valued or disposed of for greater than $300, then John Irwin shall refund the overplus if any to James Duncan, /s/ 28 May 1817, James Duncan, Jno. Irwin. Wit. S. Kingston. Recorded Dec. 22, 1817. (FHL film 929,171)
      24-608/609: 31 Aug. 1839, James Duncan and wife Elizabeth of Somerset Co. PA, that William McKee and wife Mary of Indiana Twp. PA by instrument 15 Nov. 1815 recorded in Westmoreland Co. Book 11 page 388, quit claimed to James Duncan their interest to property, being a distributive share of personal estate of Robert McKee late of Westmoreland Co. decd. equal to 1/9 part of said personal estate, also the undivided ninth part of a lot of ground contiguous to the mill dam near Greensburg and fronting on the Great Road, being part of the real estate of said Robert McKee decd. of which no distribution has yet been made, and also the undivided 1/8 part of the real estate as of the personal estate of David McKee late of Westmoreland Co. decd; NOW James Duncan and Elizabeth his wife for $100 paid by Mathew Jack of Westmoreland Co., quit claim to Mathew Jack all interest in the estates, personal and real estate, of said Robert and David McKee, subject to all legal claims against the estates. /s/ James Duncan, Elizabeth Duncan. Wit. M.T. Kinston, D.S. Scully. Ack. by James Duncan 31 Aug. 1839 before Alderman, Allegheny Co., City of Pittsburgh. Elizabeth Duncan ack. the same 2 Sept. 1839 before William Ramsey of Westmoreland Co. Recorded 9 Sept. 1839. (FHL film 929,173)
 

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