Duncan in Allegheny Co. PA Land Records Books 1 to 11

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Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson
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Last revised February 15, 2013

ALLEGHENY CO. PA
LAND RECORD BOOKS 1 to 11
 

Allegheny Co. PA Deeds (SLC 6/3/2011 and 9/28-29/2011; Deeds copied 9/28-29/2011 unless another date given)
   Deeds, v. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C (p.1-236) 1788-1794 (FHL film 1,497,863)
      2-534: 10 July 1790, Samuel Bryan of City of Philadelphia, Esquire, to Samuel Duncan of town of Pittsburg in Allegheny Co., for 5 pounds PA money paid, sell lot or piece of ground in town of Pittsburg now in Allegheny Co. marked in the general plan of said town No.175 containing in breadth 35 feet and in length or depth 80 feet, bounded NE by lot No.160, SE by lot No.174, SW by Water Street and NW by lot No.176, it being the same lot which the Honorable John Penn Jr. and John Penn of City of Philadelphia Esquires late proprietaries of PA by deed 11 May 1786 conveyed to said Samuel Bryan, together with all appurtenances. /s/ Sam Bryan. Wit. John Greven, David Duncan. Received the sum of 5 pounds specie, /s/ Sam Bryan, wit. John Greven, David Duncan. Samuel Bryan appeared 10 July 1790 before Edwd. Shippen, President of the Court of Common Pleas and ack. the indenture. (FHL film 1,497,863; SLC 6/3/2011)

   Deeds, v. 3-C (p.235-end), 4-D, 5-E 1793-1797 (FHL film 1,497,864)
      3-414: Know all men by these presents, that I David Duncan of Westmoreland Co. PA for sum of 40 pounds paid have sold to Abraham Kirkpatrick of Pittsburgh No.148 bounded on W by lot in possession of Nos? Ward, E by Short Street, S by Monongahela River, and N by Front Street, the patent for which said Duncan promises to deliver to said Kirkpatrick by 1 Jan. 1786 and will warrant title. 10 April 1785. /s/ David Duncan, wit. Isaac Craig, Hugh Gardner. Recorded Jan. 8, 1795. (FHL film 1,497,864; SLC 6/3/2011)
      4-362: 3 Nov. 1795, Margaret Duncan of Pitt township in Allegheny Co. PA, widow, for 120 pounds current money of PA paid, sell to David Logan of Franklin township, Westmoreland Co. PA, a certain Negroe or Molatoe boy named Frank aged about 18 years, it being the same Negroe or molatoe purchased by the said Margaret Duncan at publick sale as the property of David Duncan deceased and he the said Frank being a slave for life and recorded according to law. /s/ Margaret Duncan, wit. Patrick Murphy, Michal Huffnale. Margaret Duncan appered 3 Nov. 1795 before John Wilkins and ack. bill of sale. Recorded 4 Nov. 1795. (FHL film 1,497,864; SLC 6/3/2011)
      5-70/71: Andrew McClure of Allegheny Co. PA, storekeeper, for $335.20 at the execution hereof by Robert Barges merchant and William Duncan broker of the City of Philadelphia, sell to said Robert Barges and William Duncan the said Andrew McClure's right, title, interest, (etc.) to three tracts of pieces of land in District No.3 on the waters of Scrub Grass Creek on the NW side of the Allegheny River in Allegheny Co., one of them bounded by lands surveyed in the names of Robert Johnston, Nathanial Points and William Foreman containing 303 acres and 151 perches and allowance surveyed in the name of James Cummings in pursuance of an improvement made on the tract and the said James Cummings by deed 16 Jan. 1796 conveyed the same to said Andrew McClure; another of said tracts bounded by lands of said Robert Johnston and Nathaniel Points and William Points containing 400 acres and allowance surveyed in the name of Luke Points in pursuance of an improvement made on the same tract and the said Luke Points by deed 6 May 1795 conveyed the same to William McMillan who by assignment endorsed on the deed dated 16 Jan. 1796 signed the same to said Andrew McClure; and the other of the tracts bounded by the said Nathaniel Points and William Foremans land containing 200 acres and allowance surveyed in the name of John Barker in pursuance of an improvement and the said John Barker by deed 16 Jan. 1796 conveyed the same to the said Andrew McClure, together with all appurtenances, the 3 tracts granted to said Robert Bargis and William Duncan in "moitties" as tenants in common and not as joint tenants subject to the payment of the purchase money, the said Andrew McClure promises that 3/4 parts of the above tracts are tillable and the whole thereof well watered and timbered and that no survey or improvement has been made on any of the tracts prior or since the above improvements and surveys made by and for the said John Barker, James Cummings and Luke Points nor have any warrants been granted, warrant title. /s/ Andrew McClure. Wit. Penns? McBradley, Haream Mapur. Robert Burges and William Duncan paid $335. 1 March 1796, Andrew McClure appeared before Tho. McKean. Recorded June 14, 1796. (FHL film 1,497,864; SLC 6/3/2011)

   Deeds, v. 6-F, 7-G, 8-H (p.1-469) 1796-1799 (FHL film 1,497,865)
      6-168: In consideration of the services rendered by William Alexander Esquire Major in the late army of the US, there is granted by Supreme Executive Council of Commonwealth of PA to said William Alexander a tract or parcel of land in Westmoreland Co. in 3rd District of Donation lands, beg. ... corner of lot 25, lot 647, lot 28, lot 27, containing 300 acres, 15 Dec. 1786. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011)
      6-169: 15 Aug. 1796, William Alexander the patentee within named for $220 PA money paid by William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, Merchant, sell to William Duncan the tract of land in the Third District of Donation land and the lot marked in the plans numbered 24, formerly in Westmoreland Co. now in Allegheny Co. PA, containing 300 acres by the within patent ... /s/ Wm. Alexander, wit. Fredk. Shult, Wm. Marshall Jr. Wm. Alexander appeared 15 Aug. 1796 before Keynold Keen, one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia Co. Recorded 18 Oct. 1796. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011)
      6-170/171: 20 Aug. 1796, William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, PA, merchant, and Mary his wife, to Wilson Hunt of said City of Philadelphia, merchant, for 90 pounds PA money paid, sell all the tract of land in Third District of Donation land and the lot marked in the plan thereof number 24 formerly in Westmoreland Co. now in Allegheny Co., beginning ... lot 25, lot 647, lot 23, lot 27, containing 300 acres by patent (etc.) /s/ Wm. Duncan, Mary Duncan. Wit. Thos. E. Wilson, Isaac Howell. They appeared before Isaac Howell 20 Aug. 1796. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011)
      6-234/238: 3 March 1796, Samuel Hays of City of Philadelphia, PA, merchant and Richea? his wife to Alexander Scott of Bourough of Lancaster in Lancaster Co., merchant, John Wilkins Junr. of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., merchant, and Thomas Duncan of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, attorney at law, for $7,600 paid, sell to said Alexander Scott, John Wilkins and Thomas Duncan, 33 tracts or pieces of land on the NW side of the river Ohio formerly in Westmoreland, now Allegheny Co. PA, being part of the Depreciation District No.3, 24 of them surveyed by Nathaniel Brading and marked in the general plan of his part of the said District No. 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 28, 32, 34, 36, 51, 53, 55, 56, 57, 60, 67 & 68. The said lots 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, and 20 lying contiguous and described together as follows (not copied), containing 2,400 acres. The said lots no.28, 32 and 36 lying contiguous and described (not copied) containing 700 acres. The said lot no.34 beginning ... containing 250 acres. The said lots no.51, 55, 56 and 60, lying contiguous and described together (not copied) containing 905 acres and 29 perches. The said lot no.53 beg. at ... containing 225 acres. The said lot no.57 ... containing 250 acres. Lots 67 and 68 lying contiguous ... containing 600 acres. And the 9 others of the said lots in said District No.3 surveyed by Samuel Nicholson and marked in the general plan, No.6,7,8,10,12,24,25,28 & 32 ... containing 1,008 acres and 73 perches; lot 25 containing 200 acres, and lots 24, 28, and 32 lying contiguous containing 600 acres, making in the whole the quantity of 7,138 acres and 105 perches, which the Supreme Executive Council of PA by 33 distinct setlers patent 6 May and 6 June 1786 enrolled in Patent Book 7 granted to James Stewart of City of Philadelphia, merchant, by indenture 3 July 1795 recorded at Philadelphia in Deed Book 51, page 41, granted to Samuel Hays, ... Samuel Hays and Richea his wife ... sell the said 33 tracts with the appurtenances to the said Alexander Scott, John Wilkins and Thomas Duncan as tenants in common and not as joint tenants, warrant title. /s/ Sam. Hays, "Richard" Hays. Wit. Isaac Howell, Fred Beates?. They appeared 4 March 1796 before Isaac Howell. Recorded 28 Nov. 1796. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011)
      6-238/241: 4 March 1796, Charles Young of City of Philadelphia, merchant, and Setitia his wife, to Alexander Scott of Bourough of Lancaster in Lancaster Co., merchant, John Wilkins Junr. of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., merchant, and Thomas Duncan of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, attorney at law, for $1600 paid, sell 6 separate tracts of land on the NW side of the river Ohio and late in Westmoreland Co. but now in Allegheny Co., five of them lying in the First District of Depreciation Land surveyed by Alexander McClain being lots marked in the general plan as 14, 15, 16, 17 and 21, the lot no. 14 called Marsaillis (descriptions not copied), containing 301 acres and 3/4; the said lot 15 called "Havre? de Grace" ... containing 351 acres 3/4; lot no.16 called "Bayonne" ... containig 207 acres and 1/2; lot number 17 called "Paris" ... containing 301 acres 3/4; and lot 21 called "Burdeaux" ... containing 301 acres and 3/4; and the other lying in District No.2 of the Depreciation Lands and being in that part of the plan surveyed by Daniel Seeks, No.37 called "Bethleham" ... containing 207 acres, all described by six several patents, one of them 3 Jan. 1786 enrolled in patent book 5 page 6 and the other five 22 May 1786 in patent book 7, page 38, 39, 40 and 42, granted to Benjamin Norres? and Mariam his wife by indenture 1 Nov. 1787 recorded in Westmoreland Co. Book C, page 596 &c, and confirmed to Jacob Cohen in fee who with Rebecca his wife by indenture 2 Nov. 1787 recorded Deeds Book C, page 393 &c granted to said Benjamin Norres in fee, and the said John Clement Stocker and Mary his wife together with Williams to whom the said John Clement Stocker had sold the other of the 6 described tracts of land but never executed a deed to him, afterward by indenture 19 July 1794 granted the other of the 6 described tracts to the said Benjamin Norres in fee, who with Miriam his wife by indenture 15 Oct. 1794 granted the same to Charles Young in fee; together with all ways, woods, waters, water courses, ... Charles Young and Setitia his wife warrant title. /s/ Charles Young, Salty Young. Wit. Fred Beates, Isaac Howell. They appeared 5 March 1796 before Isaac Howell. Recorded 28 Nov. 1796. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011)

      7-116/117: 21 Nov. 1787, Jacob Dolridge of Long swamp township in Berks Co. PA, tailor, and wife Catherine, to Anthony Mussgenung of Maxetawny Township in afsd, whereas by patent 11 Jan. 1784 to said Jacob Dolridge, tract of land in Westmoreland Co. in Second District of Donation land ... containing 200 acres, numbered MUCCXCV, ... for 80 pounds in gold and silver money of PA paid, ... /s/ Jacob Dolridge, Catherine (X) Dolridge. Wit. Paul Grasscup, Carl Branefaott?. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011)
      7-117: 10 Aug. 1796, Anthony Mussgenung for 50 pounds in gold and silver money of PA paid by William Duncan, sell to said William Duncan all my right, title, (etc.) to the within mentioned and granted tract of land. /s/ Anthony Mussgenung. Wit. M.A. Coguot de bizailett, Charles Erdmann. Appeared 26 Aug. 1796 before Isaac Howell. Recorded 9 Aug. 1797. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011)
      7-118: 13 Oct. 1786, that in consideration of the services rendered by Philip Sowerman late Jerisale? in the army of the US, grant to Mary Sowerman, widow and relict of said Philip Sowerman, tract or parcel of land in Westmoreland Co. in first district of donation lands, ... containing 200 acres, number XCVL, in trust, for the use of Mary Sowerman and the children of the said Philip Sowerman decd. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011)
      7-118: 5 April 1797, We, Peter Sowerman and Margery his wife and Martin Sowerman and Rosina his wife, they the said Peter and Martin being the only children and issue of Philip Sowerman and the within named patentee Mary Sowerman his wife who since died intestate, for the sum of $100 paid by William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, have sold to said William Duncan the tract of land formerly in Westmoreland Co. now in Allegheny Co. in the first district of Donation Lands, being lot marked in the general plan thereof No.96 containing 200 acres granted said Mary Sowerman in trust, warrant title. /s/ Martin Sowerman, Rosannah Sowerman, Peter Sowerman, (blank for 4th signature), wit. Frederick Becker, Geo. Ihrie. Peter Sowerman and Martin Sowerman and Rosina his wife appeared 5 April 1797 before Isaac Howell. Recorded 9 Aug. 1797. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011)
      8-127/128: 6 Oct. 1796, William Hoey and Susannah his wife of Hamilton Tan Township, York Co. PA, to Henry Duncan of township of Cumberland, Co. & state afsd, for 30 pounds 4 shillings PA money paid, sell to Henry Duncan tract or parcel of land in Westmoreland Co. PA in 2nd district of Donation Lands ... containing 200 acres, numbered MIICCXCIII, granted to James Johnson for services rendered and sold & made over to above named William Hoey by said James Johnson, warrant title. /s/ Wm. Hoey, Susannah (X) Hoey. Wit. Patk? McKaig, Robert W. Merder?. Wm. Hoey & Shusana his wife appeared in York Co. before Sam Eddie, 26 Oct. 1796. Recorded 12 May 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011)
      7-121/122: 16 March 1797, Allexander Power of City of Philadelphia, Broker, and wife Margaret, to William Duncan of said City of Philadelphia, Broker, for $135 paid, land in Allegheny Co. formerly in Westmoreland Co. PA in First District of Donation lands, beg. at a post & black oak the numbered corner, then South by Lot No.172 170 perches to a post and sugar then east by lot No.174 261-1/2 perches to a post and hickory, then north by lot No.170 170 perches to a post and white oak then west by lot No.1760 (sic) 261-1/2 perches to the beginnng, containing 250 acres and allowance of 6 percent for roads &c, numbered CLXXI (MAD: 171), being the same tract patent 12 Oct. 1786 to Mary Kaighn widow of Michael Kaighn and the said Mary with Nicholas Fitzpatrick her husband assigned to afsd Allexander Power in fee, together with all improvements, etc., (warrant title) /s/ Allexander Power, Margaret Power. Wit. John McDonald, Danl. Grant. Receipt of moneys, wit. Martha Knight. Allexander and Margaret Power appeared before Isaac Howell, 18 March 1797. Recorded 9 Aug. 1797.
      7-122/123: Supreme Executive Council of PA, in consideration of the services rendered by James Connelly, soldier in the late Army of the US, grant to James Connelly a tract or parcel of land in Westmoreland Co. in the second district of Donation Lands, adj. Lot.1845, 1865, 1837, and 1832, containing 200 acres, numbered MDCCCXLIV, with appurtenances, 13 Oct. 1786, /s/ Chas. Biddle, wit. James Trimble for John Armstrong Jr. Scg.
            Stephen Lowdon of City of Philadelphia for 30 pounds specie paid by William Duncan, sell to William Duncan all my interest in the within granted tract with the appurtenances, 10 June 1790. /s/ Stephen Lowdon. Wit. John Terban, Danl. Edwards. Ack. by Stephen Lowden 15 June 1790. Recorded 9 Aug. 1797.
      7-123: 16 Oct. 1786, James Connelly of City of Philadelphia late a soldier in the PA line for 6 pounds specie paid by Stephen Lowden of the said City, Gent., sell to said Stephen Lowden land in Westmoreland Co. in the second district of Donation Lands and numbered 1844, adj. lot 1845, 1865, 1837 and 1832, containing 200 acres, granted by patent 13 Oct. instant to me, /s/ James Connelly, wit. John (X) Hamilton, R. Whitehead. Receipt for money same date and witnesses. 16 Oct. 1796, James Connelly appeared before Edward Shippen Esq., Pres. of the Court of Common Pleas; recorded 9 Aug. 1797.
      7-125/126: 1 June 1796, John Thome Jr. of Lebanon, Dauphin Co. PA, for 5 shillings paid by William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, sell to said William Duncan the parcel of land in Allegheny Co. late within Westmoreland in state of PA being in third district of Donation lands numbered No.455, corner Lot No.454, 44, 456, and 447, containing 200 acres, No.455 which was granted to Andrew Snider in fee simple by patent 24 May 1787 who endorsed the patent 5 May 1796 and conveyed it to said John Thome in fee, (sell) to William Duncan, warrant title. /s/ John Thome. Wit. Wm. P. Beaty, Geo. Buckler. John Thome Junr. appeared 1 June 1796 before Isaac Howell, one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for Philadelphia Co. Recorded 9 Aug. 1797.
      7-129/130: 21 March 1797, Alexander Power of City of Philadelphia, PA, broker and Margaret his wife, to William Duncan of said City, Broker, for $112, paid, sell land situate at present in Allegheny Co. formerly in Westmoreland Co., in third district of donation Lands, beg. numbered corner, then east by district No.4 130 perches to a white oak, then south by Lot No.4, ... Lot No.470, Lot No.468, to the beginning, containing 200 acres, numbered CCCCLXXI patented 24 March 1787 to Catherine Acterman who granted to Abraham Cornile in fee who deeded 11 May 1796 to John Stoy in fee who on 17 Feb. last granted same to above Allexander Power in fee, ... warrant title. /s/ Allexander Power, Margaret Power. Wit. John McDonald, Daniel Grant. Receipt for $112 /s/ Alexander Power, wit. Jno. Duncan. Alexander Power appeared 18 March 1797 before Isaac Howell Esq. Recorded 9 Aug. 1797. (MAD: Alexander and Allexander as given)
      7-132/134: (Do not have pg.132) Wm. Coates and wife Sarah Coates to George Taylor, tract in 5th District, 200 acres, numbered DCLXIII, granted 11 Dec. 1794 to Mary Davis, widow & relict of John Davis, a private in the Army of the US, in fee, and said Mary Davis by deed poll endorsed the patent dated 10 March 1796 granted the tract to William Coates and Sarah his wife, (who sold to) said George Taylor, warrant title. /s/ Wm. Coates, Sarah Coates. Wit. Isaac Howell, Joshua Lysan. William Coates and wife Sarah appeared 8 June 1796 before Isaac Howell.
            George Taylor, the grantee in the within written indenture, for 5 shillings paid by William Duncan of the City of Philadelphia, merchant, sell the tract of land in Allegheny Co., PA, Lot 663 in the fourth District of Donation Lands, containing 200 acres, warrant title, 27 Sept. 1796. /s/ George Taylor. Wit. James Biddle, John Smith. Receipt for payment wit. Left. Thos. Jones. George Taylor appeared 29 Sept. 1796 before James Biddle, Esq., Pres. of Court of Common Pleas of first district. Rec. Aug. 9, 1797.
      7-134+: Deed 4 June 1789, Robert Adams of Northumberland Co. PA, late a private soldier in Capt. Robinson's Company of Rangers in State of PA, to William Bonham of Northumberland Co., for 50 pounds, sell lot in Dist.4 ...
      7-137: (end of deed from earlier page) from Wm. Bonham to Aron Van Cleve Junr, wit. Benj. Stevenson, John Challiss, for 5 shillings, Wm. Bonham appeared 22 April 1796.
            7-137/138: 18 March 1797, Aron Van Cleve Junr, the grantee within named, and Elizabeth his wife, for $150 paid, sell to William Duncan of City of Philadelphia land formerly in Westmoreland now in Allegheny Co. in 4th district of Donation lands, being lot No.750 containing 200 acres, which William Bonham granted to said Aron Van Cleve. Warrant title. /s/ A.V.CLEVE Jr., Elizabeth Van Cleve. Wit. Joseph Scott, Ebenr. Clary? (Ceary?). Aron Van Cleve Junr. and wife Elizabeth appeared 20 March 1797 before James Biddle. Recorded 9 Aug. 1797.
      7-140/142: 18 March 1796, Aron Van Cleve Junior of City of Philadelphia, Gentleman, and Elizabeth his wife, to William Duncan of same place, Merchant, for $300 paid, sell two tracts in formerly Westmoreland Co. now Allegheny Co. PA, in 4th District of Donation Lands, Lot No.834, adj. No.48, 33, 842, and 695, containing 200 acres, and Lot No.249? (949?) adj. No.844?, 848?, vacant, and 850, containing 200 acres, two tracts were patented 24 Sept. 1787 to Moses Van Campen 18 April 1796 who conveyed to Aron Van Cleve; warrant title. /s/ A.V. CLEVE Jr., Elizabeth Van Cleve. Wit. Jos. Scott, Ebenr. Cary. They appeared 20 March 1797 before James Biddle. Recorded 9 Aug. 1797.
      7-145/146: 19 Nov. 1796, Samuel Rickey of City of Philadelphia, Broker, and wife Mary, to William Dunkin of said city, merchant, for $254 milled dollars paid, sell land late in Westmoreland now in Allegheny Co. PA in 5th district of Donation lands, adj. Lot No.952, Lot No.46, Lot No.932, Lot No.4, containing 500 acres, numbered LXXXVII, granted 29 Sept. 1787 to Jacob Bunner Captain in late Army of US who with wife Elizabeth endorsed 13 May 1788 to Carpanus Weiberg late of said City Clerk decd who died seized thereof and intestate whereupon the land became vested in his two sons and only heirs at law John Weiberg and Samuel Weiburg subject to the dower or thirds of his widow Mary Weiberg during her lifetime and said Mary Weiberg deeded 9 Nov. instant her interest to her two sons the said John and Samuel Weiberg who 11 Nov. instant 1796 granted same to said Samuel Rickey, now Samuel Rickey and Mary his wife grant to said William Dunkin the premises, warrant title. /s/ Saml. Rickey, Mary Rickey. Wit. Jeremh. Crepan, Danl. Bupier. Samuel Rickey and wife Mary appeared 21 Nov. 1796 before Isaac Howell. Recorded August 9, 1797.
      7-146/147: 13 Oct. 1786, In consideration of services rendered by John Baker a soldier in the late Army of the US, there is granted to Benjamin Say assignee of said John Baker a parcel of land in Westmoreland Co. in 5th District of Donation lands, adj. Lot No.916, No.906, No.910, No.44, containing 200 acres, numbered DCOCCXVII, reserving 1/5 part of all gold and silver ore for use of the Commonwealth to be delivered at the Pitts month clear of all charges. /s/ Charles Biddle. Wit. John Armstrong, Junr, Secty. Enrolled in Patent Book No.6, page 518. 30 Oct. 1786.
            7-147/148: 21 March 1797, Benjamin Say of City of Philadelphia, Doctor of Physic, the patentee within named, for $100 paid, sell to William Duncan of the City of Philadelphia, Merchant, land formerly in Westmoreland now in Allegheny Co. PA in 5th District of Donation lands, Lot No.917, containing 200 acres, and by within patent recorded Patent Book 6, page 518, granted to Benjamin Say, warrant title. /s/ Benjm. Say. Wit. Freadk. Beates, Philip L. Dunn. Benjamin Say appeared 21 March 1797 before Isaac Howell. Recorded 9 Aug. 1797.
      7-148: 29 Sept. 1787, Grant to Daniel Sullivan, private in late Army of US, tract in Westmoreland Co. in 5th Dist. of Donation lands adj. Lot No.947, No.88, No.949, No.954, containing 200 acres, being numbered DCCCCXLVIII, reserving 1/5 part of all gold and silver ore for use of the Commonwealth to be delivered at the Pitts month clear of all charges. /s/ Chas. Biddle. Wit. James Trimble for John Armstrong Junr, Secty.
            1 Nov. 1787, Daniel Sullivan, the patentee within named, for 30 pounds paid by William Duncan, sell to said William Duncan my interest to the within tract of land containing 200 acres granted me by PA for services ... /s/ Daniel Sullivan. Wit. Wm. Banquett, Gideon Bright. Daniel Sullivan appeared 1 Nov. 1787. Recorded 9 Aug. 1797.
      7-150/151: (do not have pg.149) 21 (blank) 1797, Benjamin Say for $100 paid, sell to William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, tract of land formerly in Westmoreland now in Allegheny Co. PA in 5th district of donation land, Lot No.951, containing 200 acres, warrant title. /s/ Benjamin Say. Wit. Fredk. Bates, Philip L. Dunn. 21 March 1797, Benjn. Say appeared before Isaac Howell, Associate Judge of Court of Common Pleas. Recorded August 9, 1797.
      7-151/152: 3 March 1797, Allexander Power of City of Philadelphia, PA, broker, and Margret his wife, to William Duncan of said city, Broker, for $100 of gold and silver money paid, sell land at present in County of Allegheny formerly in Westmoreland Co. PA afsd in 5th district of donation lands, adj. Lot No.1081, 105, 1083, vacant land, containing 200 acres, numbered MLXXXII, which was granted 13 Sept. 1787 to John Bostwick who on 15 Nov. last past granted same to Allexander Power, warrant title. /s/ Alexr. Power, Margaret Power. Wit. Joseph Beck, Wm. Leonard. Receipt of money wit. by John McDonald. Alexander Power and wife Margaret appeared 3 March 1797 before Isaac Howell. Recorded 9 Aug. 1797.
      7-158/159: 10 Nov. 1796, Frederick Shell of City of Philadelphia, Gentleman, to William Duncan of same place, Broker, for 50 pounds paid, sell to said William Duncan a parcel of land in Westmoreland Co. PA adj. Lot No.1094, No.1125, No.1127, containing two hundred acres, being numbered MCXXVI in the 6th District of Donation Lands which Jacob Lydy by the name of Jacob Leidi and wife Barbara by deed 20 Sept. 1793 granted to Andrew Reed who with Mary his wife on 27 Oct. 1796 conveyed to said Frederick Shill, Frederick Shull warrants title. /s/ Frederick Shull. Wit. Henry Huber, Jacob Fuget. Frederick Shull appeared 11 Nov. 1796 before Isaac Howell. Recorded 9 Aug. 1797.
      7-161/163: (pg.160/161 was deed from Abraham Cohen to Samuel Rickey, not copied) 20 Feb. 1797, Samuel Rickey of City of Philadelphia, Broker, and wife Mary, to William Duncan of said city, merchant, for $160 milled silver dollars paid, sell to William Duncan land in Allegheny late Westmoreland Co., PA, in 6th District of Donation Lands, adj. Lots 1126 and 1141, containing 200 acres, numbered MCXXVII which PA patented 18 Oct. 1786 to Martin Freeze Soldier in the late Army of the US who on 21 Nov. 1796 granted to Abraham Cohen of City of Philadelphia, Broker who on 30 Nov. 1796 granted to Samuel Rickey, now Samuel Rickey and Mary his wife ... /s/ Saml. Rickey, Mary Rickey. Wit. Daniel Bussier, Richard C. Cresson. 24 Feb. 1794, Saml. Rickey and Mary Rickey appeared before Isaac Howell. Recorded 9 Aug. 1797.
      7-165/166: (do not have pg.164), patent 14 June 1787 to Casper Schneider, who with wife Marry Elizabeth Schneider sold the land 14 March 1796 to James Trimble, wit. Isaac Howell, Joshua Lysan.
            6 March 1797, James Trimble of Township of Northern Liberties, Philadelphia Co., Scrivener, and wife Clarrissa, for $100, sold to William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, Broker, the within mentioned land in 6th district No.1199 containing said quantity of acres. /s/ James Trimble, Clarissa Trimble. Wit. Isaac Howell, John Hastings. James Trimble and wife Clarissa appeared 6 March before Isaac Howell. Recorded 9 Aug. 1797.
      7-166/167: 25 May 1795, Thomas Bell Patterson of Mifflin Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, to William Lane of City of Philadelphia, Merchant, for 30 pounds paid, sell land in Allegheny formerly Westmoreland in sixth district of donation lands, adj. Lot No.1269, No.1241, No.1279, No.1273, containing 200 acres, which was granted to John Killan Madrass and by said Killon conveyed to Michael Barrickman who 18 (no month) 1789 by deed recorded Allegheny Co. Book C, pg.48, conveyed by said Michael Barrickman 7 Feb. 1791 by deed recorded Allegheny Co. Book C, pg.48 and 49, together with underwoods, mines, minerals, ... /s/ Thos. B. Patterson. Wit. John McDonald, Christian Hubbert. Receipt May 25, 1795, for 30 pounds, wit. Christian Hubbert, Wm. L. Blair. Thomas Bell Pattaerson appeared 25 May 1795 before W. Robinsson Jun. Recorded Aug. 9, 1797.
      7-167/169: 27 March 1797, William Lane, merchant of the City of Philadelphia, and wife Mary, to William Duncan, merchant of said city, for $100 paid, sell to said William Duncan land formerly in Westmoreland now in Allegheny County in the first district of donation lands, adj. Lot No.1269, Lot No.1271, Lot No.1279, Lot No.1273, containing 200 acres, which was granted to John Killon Matrass and by said Killons conveyed to Michael Barichman 18 May 1789, indorsed on the patent recorded in Book C page 48 and conveyed by said Micheal Barrckman 7 Feb. 1791 by deed recorded Book C page 48 and 49 to Thomas B. Patterson who 25 May 1795 conveyed to William Lane. /s/ William Lane, Mary Lane. Wit. ? Shaw, Mary Smith. Receipt for money wit. by John Shaw. 28 March 1797 they appeared before Isaac Howell. Recorded Aug. 9, 1797.
      7-174/175: 6 March 1797, James Trimble of Northern Liberties Twp, Philadelphia Co., Scrivner, and wife Clarissa, to William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, Broker, for $100, 200 acres, 7th district, numbered MCCCLX. /s/ James Trimble, Clarissa Trimble. Wit. Isaac Howell, Jno. Hastings. They appeared 6 March 1797. Recorded Aug. 9, 1797.
      7/175/176: 5 Oct. 1786, Grant to Benjamin Say, assignee of Philip Henry, soldier in the late Army, land in 7th district, adj. Lot No.1398, No.1362, No.1396, No.1334, containing 200 acres, numbered MCCCXCVII, reserving 1/5 part of all gold and silver ore ..., Recorded August 9, 1797.
            7-176/177: 21 March 1797, Benjamin Say of City of Philadelphia, Doctor of Physics, the patentee within named, for $100 sold to William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, land formerly in Westmoreland now in Allegheny Co. in 7th district of donation lands, being lot No.1397, containing 200 acres. /s/ Benjamin Say, wit. Fred Beates, Philip L. Dunn. Benj. Say appeared 21 March 1797. Recorded Aug. 9, 1797.
      7-177/178: 17 March 1797, John Young of City of Philadelphia, Gentleman, and wife Mary, to William Duncan of said City, merchant, for $250 paid, land formerly in Westmoreland now Allegheny Co. in 8th district of donation lands, being Lot No.141, adj. Lot No.1592, vacant lands, Lot No.1537, containing 500 acres, which was patented 4 Oct. 1786, recorded Patent Book 10, page 113, granted to said John Young. Warrant title. /s/ John Young, Mary Young. Wit. Saml. Tolwell, Fras. Young. They appeared 25 March 1797. Recorded 9 Aug. 1797.
      7-181/183: 15 Aug. 1796, Frederick Shull of City of Philadelphia, to William Duncan, merchant, of said city, for $130 paid, sell land in Allegheny Co. in 10th district of donation lands, adj. Lot No.?159, 3161?, No.9, No.2133, containing 200 acres, which was granted by patent 26 Aug. 1789 to Peter Berry who on 1 Oct. 1789 granted to Balster Wineberger who in 1796 granted to Frederick Shull, which said Frederick Shull now grants to William Duncan. /s/ Frederick Shull. Wit. Thos. E. Wilson, Wm. Dean Jr. He appeared 17 Aug. 1796 before Reynold Keen. Recorded August 9, 1797.

      8-128/129: 24 Feb. 1798, Henry Duncan of Cumberland Twp., York Co. PA, to Jonathan Lesslie of same, for 50 pounds PA money paid, sell to said Jonathan Lessley all that tract in Westmoreland Co. in second district of Donation lands, ... containing 200 acres, numbered MIICCXCIII, being the tract granted 24 April 1787 to James Johnston Private in the late army of the US and which said James Johnston by deed 27 Feb. 1788 sold to William Hoey which said William Hoey and Susannah his wife by deed 26 Oct. 1796 sold to Henry Duncan, together with houses, out houses, buildings, barns, stables, gardens, orchards, meadows, ... and appurtenances; warrant title. /s/ Henry Duncan. Wit. James Doctor, A. Rusell. Henry Duncan appeared 24 Feb. 1798 before H. Scott, York Co. PA, Judge of Court of Common Pleas. Recorded 12 May 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011 and 9/28/2011)
      8-185/186: 29 Feb. 1796, Conrad Stinger of Franklin Co. PA, yeoman, and Magdalena his wife, to Dewalt Keefer and Matthew Duncan of Strasburg in same, merchants; patent 3 Nov. 1788 to John Crossin of tract in Allegany Co. in 5th District of Donation lands, containing 200 acres, numbered 992, and said John Crossan (sic) 13 Dec. 1791 granted to said Conrad Stinger the above tract, now for 40 pounds paid to said Conrad Stinger and Magdalena his wife by said Dewald Keefer and Matthew Duncan, sell all the above tract lying in the 5th district of donation lands containing 200 acres, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Conrad Stinger, Magdalena Stinger. Wit. James McCalmont, William Jameson. Conrad Stingry and wife Magdalena appeared before James McCalmont of Franklin Co. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011 and 9/28/2011)
      8-186/187: 30 Dec. 1797, Dewald Keefer Esquire and Matthew Duncan of Town of Strasburg, Franklin Co. PA, late merchants, to Jonathan Hirst of county afsd, whereas there is a certain tract of land in the fifth district of Donation Lands in Allegheny Co. PA, containing 200 acres numbered 992, granted to John Crossin by patent 3 Nov. 1788 in consideration of his services in the late army of the US and by him conveyed on 13 Dec. 1791 to Conrod Stinger of Franklin Co. who together with wife Magdalene on 29 Feb. 1796 conveyed to Dewald Keefer Esqr and Matthew Duncan; now the said Dewald Keefer Esq. and Matthew Duncan for 5 shillings paid and divers other considerations, sell to Jonathan Hirst all the tract containing 200 acres, warrant title. /s/ Dewald Keefer, Matthew Duncan. Wit. Vulund Russle?, Frederic Roemer. They appeared in Franklin Co. before James Chambers. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011 and 9/28/2011)
      8-188/189: 2 Jan. 1798, Jonathan Hirst of Green Twp, Franklin Co. PA, to Matthew Duncan of same, whereas there is a parcel of land in the fifth district of Donation Lands in Allegany Co. PA adj. Lot No.993, Lots 94 and 983, and Lot No.991, containing 200 acres, granted to John Crossin 3 Nov. 1788 for his service in the late Army of the US and by him the said John Crossin was conveyed on 13 Dec. 1791 to Conrod Stinger of said Franklin Co. who with his wife Magdalene deeded on 29 Feb. 1796 the same to Dewald Keefer Esq. and Matthew Duncan and the said Dewald Keefer and Matthew Duncan by deed 30 Dec. 1797 conveyed to Jonathan Hirst, now this indenture, the said Jonathan Hirst for 5 shillings paid by Matthew Duncan and divers other considerations, sell to said Matthew Duncan the above tract of land containing 200 acres, warrant title. /s/ Jonathan Hirst. Wit. Dan Henderson, Samuel Nicholson. Receipt for 5 shillings /s/ Jon Hirst, wit. Danl. Henderson, Saml. Nicholson. Jonathan Hirst appeared 20 April 1798 before James McCalmont Esq., Franklin Co. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 9/28/2011)
      8-189/190: 26 Feb. 1898, Matthew Duncan of Green Twp, Franklin Co. PA, and wife Elizabeth, to Charles Cummins of Letterkenny Twp, county & state afsd, that a parcel of land in fifth district of Donation Lands in Alleghany Co. PA, adj. Lot No.993, Lot No.94 and 983, Lot 991, containing 200 acres, granted John Crossin 3 Nov. 1788 ... who conveyed 13 Dec. 1791 to Conrod Stinger of Franklin Co. who with wife Magdelene deeded 29 Feb. 1796 to Dewald Keefer Esqr. and Matthew Duncan who deeded 30 Dec. 1797 to Jonathan Herst who deeded 2 Jan. 1798 to Matthew Duncan; now Matthew Duncan and wife Elizabeth for $200 deed to Charles Cummins the above land, warrant title. /s/ Mattw. Duncan, Eliza Duncan. Wit. Saml. Nicholson, Jona. Hirst. They appeared 20 April 1798 before James McCalmont, Franklin Co.. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 9/28/2011)
      8-190: Grant to Andrew Sands, Serjeant in the late Army of the US, parcel of land in Westmoreland in 7th district of donation lands, adj Lot No.135, Lot 133, Lot No.1335, containing 250 acres and numbered CXXXIV, reserving one fifth part of all gold and silver ore for the use of the Commonwealth, 13 Oct. 1786. /s/ Chas. Biddle. Wit. Jas. Trimble? for J. Armstrong Secr. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 9/28/2011)
      8-191: That PA granted to Andrew Sands a patent for 250 acres dated 13 Oct. 1786, then in Westmoreland Co. now Alleghany Co., now this indenture 19 Oct. 1794 deed from Andrew Sands for valuable consideration paid, sell to Donald Keefer and Matthew Duncan of town of Strasburg, Franklin Co. PA, all his interest in the patent, warrant title. /s/ Andw. Sands, Mary (M) Sands. Wit. Jona. Hirst, Catharine Davison. Andrew Sands and wife Mary appeared 19 Oct. 1795 before Hugh Davison, Huntingdon Co. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 9/28/2011)
      8-191/192: 30 Dec. 1797, Dewald Keefer Esq. and Matthew Duncan of town of Strasburg, Franklin Co. PA, late merchants, to Jonathan Hirst of county afsd, tract of land in seventh district of donation lands in Allegany Co. formerly Westmoreland Co., adj. Lot 135, Lot 133, Lot 133, and Lot 1335, containing 250 acres and numbered 134, granted to Andrew Sands by patent 30 Oct. 1786, who conveyed to said Dewald Keefer Esqr. and Matthew Duncan 19 Oct. 1795, who now for 5 shillings and divers other considerations have sold to said Jonathan Hirst the above parcel containing 250 acres, warrant title. /s/ Dewald Keefer, Mattw. Duncan. Wit. Fredein Roemer. Dewald Keefer Esq. and Matthew Duncan appeared on the day above written before James Chambers, Franklin Co.. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 9/28/2011)
      8-192/193: 2 Jan. 1798, Jonathan Hirst of Green Twp, Franklin Co. PA, to Matthew Duncan of same, a parcel in the seventh district of donation lands in Allegany Co. formerly Westmoreland Co., adj. Lot No.135, No.133, Lot 1335, containing 250 acres and numbered 134, granted to Andrew Sands by patent 13 Oct. 1786, who conveyed to Dewald Keefer Esq. and Matthew Duncan 19 Oct. 1795, who conveyed 30 Dec. 1797 to Jonathan Hirst, now Jonathan Hirst for 5 shillings etc. sells to Matthew Duncan the above land containing 250 acres, warrant title. /s/ Jonathan Hirst. Wit. Danl. Henderson, Samuel Nicholson. He appeared 20 April 1798 before James McCalmont, Franklin Co. PA J.P. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 9/28/2011)
      8-194/195: 26 Feb. 1798, Matthew Duncan of Green Twp, Franklin Co. PA, and wife Elizabeth, to Charles Cummins of Letterkenny Twp, county & state afsd, a tract in seventh district of Donation lands in Allegheny Co. formerly Westmoreland, adj. Lots 135, 133, and 1335, 250 acres, numbered 134, granted to Andrew Sands by patent 30 Oct. 1786, who conveyed to Dewald Keefer Esqr. and Matthew Duncan 19 Oct. 1795, who conveyed 30 Dec. 1797 to Jonathan Hirst who conveyed 2 Jan. 1798 to Matthew Duncan, now said Matthew Duncan and wife Elizabeth for $250 paid, sell to Charles Cummins the above 250 acres, warrant title. /s/ Mattw. Duncan, Eliza Duncan. Wit. Saml. Nicholson, Jonn. Hirst. Matthew Duncan and wife Elizabeth appeared 20 April 1798 before James McCalmont, JP Franklin Co. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 9/28/2011)
      8-244/245: 10 Jan. 1798, James Wilson of City of Philadelphia Esquire by his attorney Bird Wilson, to Thomas Duncan of Cumberland Co. Esquire, for $15,000 paid, sell to said Thomas Duncan all those 100 tracts of land in Allegheny Co. PA surveyed by virtue of warrants issued on application entered in the Land Office of PA by Benjamin Lodge on 31 March 1794 in the names of the following persons, to wit: John Barron Junior, Benjamin Lodge, Robert Erwin, Peter Benson, Nathan Lufborough, William Johnston, John McKissick, John Heaton, Jacob Coke, Jacob Hiltzheimer, Robert Hiltzheimer, Thomas Hiltzheimer, Mary Hiltzheimer, Eliza Hiltzheimer, Hannah Hiltzheimer, John William Ideson, John F. Townsend, Henry Beck, Peter Beck, Elizabeth Beck, John Barker Senior, John Barker Junior, William Barker, John Parker Senior, John Parker Junior, William Parker, Richard Freeman, Robert Rankin, Samuel Crawford, Thomas Smith, Thomas Leech, James Williams, Jacob Thomas, Jacob Caror?, George Pfeiffer, Joseph Williams, Maris Williams, Nancy Williams, William Gardiner, William James, James Morrell, William Moulder, Martha Johnston, Margaret Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Margaret Craig, Elizabeth Creely, Ebenezer Barnham, Barnabas McShane, Ezekiel McShane, John McShane, John Stringer, William Duns Junior, Benjamin Clark, Andrew Summers, George Eddy, Robert Ross, William Hall Senior, William Hall Junior, David Hall, Thomas Stokely, Joseph Torrence, Craig Ritchie, James Trimble, George Booths?, James Burnsides, John Connelly, Thomas Procter, James Ash, Joseph Cooperthwait, John Leacock, Joseph Leacock, John Smith, Israel Israel, Nathaniel Falconer, John M. Taylor, John Nicholson, Aaron Levy, John Capp, John Cress, Jacob Anthony Junior, William Coats, Francis Bailey, William Harrison, Daniel Williams, Jeremiah Jackson, John Meyer, Daniel Reese, Thomas Reese, Samuel Reese, William Steedman, Joseph Galbreath, William Barton, Richard Lake, Peter Thompson, Thomas Cath, Curtis Clay, Joseph Clay, William Kinnear and David Blum -- together with the ways, woods, waters, ... and appurtenances thereunto belonging, warrant title. /s/ James Wilson by his attorney Bird Wilson. Wit. Edward Bridges, George Vaux. Bird Wilson appeared in Philadelphia Co. 10 Jan. 1798. Recorded 7 July 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011)
      8-379/381: 18 Feb. 1796, John Wilks Kittera of Borough of Lancaster, PA, and Anne his wife, to Thomas Duncan of Carlisle and John Wilkins of Pittsburgh in PA, for 375 pounds PA money paid, sell to said Thomas Duncan and John Wilkins all those several plantations or tract of land in county of Allegheny late Westmoreland and said state, bounded ... one of them called Antrim on the NW side of the River Allegheny in said county, containing 235 acres and 135 perches, marked as lot 42; one other of them called Chesnut Grove on the NW side of the River Allegheny in county afsd containing 235 acres and 135 perches, lot no.163; one other called Vineyard on NW side of River Allegheny containing 235 acres and 135 perches, lot no.169; one other called St. James's Park on NW side of River Allegheny, 235 acres and 135 perches, lot no.170; the other of them called Friendship on NW side of River Allegheny containing 235 acres and 135 perches, lot No.171, being the same five several tracts of land by five several grants or patents 24 Oct. 1786, recorded in Patent Book No.7, pages 314, 320, 315, 311, 321. /s/ Jno. W. Kittera, Ann Kittera. Wit. William Langworthy, Erick Bottmann. The appeared 17 Nov. 1798 in Cumberland Co. PA. Recorded 23 Nov. 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011)

   Deeds, v. 8-H (p.469-end), 9-I, 10-K, 1799-1803 11-L (FHL film 1,497,866)
      9-31/32: Edmund Physick of City of Philadelphia Esq. by powers granted me by John Penn and Richard Penn Esq. appoint Messrs. John R. Coats of City of Philadelphia and Robert Duncan of Borough of Carlisle attornies for said John Penn and Richard Penn Esqrs. to make entry into and take possession of all lots, etc. in Counties of York, Franklin, Dauphin, Cumberland, Bedford, Westmoreland, Allegheny, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Lycoming, Northumberland and Luzerne, and to grant leases for the whole or any part thereof not to exceed 3 years, by virtue of a warrant of attorney 14 March 1796 granting to said John R. Coats and Robert Duncan all power ... and confirming all done by them in pursuance of this power of attorney. 4 May 1799, /s/ Edmund Physick. Wit. Thos. Duncan, Thos. Foster. Edmund Physick appeared before Hon. Thomas McKean Esqr., Chief Justice of PA, date mentioned above. Recorded Cumberland Co. in Book N, Vol.1 page 139, 4 May 1799. Franklin Co., entered and recorded in Book D, pg.43, 8 May 1799. Bedford Co., recorded Book D pg.640, 13 May 1799. Westmoreland Co., recorded Book 4, pg.307, 18 May 1799. Recorded (Allegheny Co.) 27 May 1799. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 9/28/2011)
      9-53/54: 20 Oct. 1794, Benjamin Dubois of Town of Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA, innkeeper, for $55 paid by James Trimble of Northern Liberties of the City of Philadelphia, scrivener, sell to James Trimble all that tract or parcel of land in Allegheny Co. on W side of Allegheny River in 4th district of Donation Land, ... containing 200 acres, lot DCCCXIV, being the same tract granted 11 Sept. 1794 to me. /s/ Benjn. Dubois. Wit. Jo. Morrison, Joshua Tyson. Benjamin Dubois appeared 20 Oct. 1794 in Philadelphia Co.
            Know all men that I, James Trimble, the grantee within named, with Clarissa my wife have 29 April 1796 received of James Duncan of Abbots Town in York Co. the sum of $133.34 PA money, for the consideration whereof we sell to said James Dunan all that tract of land numbered 814 in the within deed granted to James Trimble, containing 200 acres. /s/ James Trimble, Clarissa Trimble. Wit. Isaac Howell, John Hastings. They appeared 29 April 1796 in Philadelphia Co. Recorded 4 June 1799. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 6/3/2011)
      9-54/55: 30 April 1796, for $130 paid by George Taylor of City of Philadelphia to James Duncan of Abbots Town in York Co. PA, grant to said George Taylor all that tract in Allegheny Co. on W side of Allegheny River in 4th district of Donation Lands ... containing 200 acres, numbered lot DCCCXIV, being the same tract granted 11 Sept. 1794 to Benjamin Dubois who 20 Oct. 1794 to James Trimble who 29 April 1796 granted to James Duncan in fee. /s/ James Duncan. Wit. John Barron, Jno. Thome Junr. James Duncan appeared 30 April 1796 before Isaac Howell, County & City of Philadelphia. Recorded 4 June 1799. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 6/3/2011)
      9-120/121: 13 Nov. 1786, Grant to Andrew Irwin, Captain in late Army of US, land in Westmoreland Co. in second District of Donation Lands, adj. Lot No.22, Lot No.342, Lot No.360, 359 and 358, containing 500 acres, numbered XXI. /s/ Chas. Biddle, wit. John Armstrong Jr., Sy.
            William Irwin of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, Esq., eldest brother and heir at law of Andrew Irwin the patentee within who died intestate unmarried and without leaving issue, for $250 paid, deed to William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, Merchant, the land in Westmoreland now Allegheny Co. in second district of Donation Lands, being lot No.21, containing 500 acres. /s/ Wm. Irvine. Wit. Jno. Duncan, Jos. Moulder. He appeared 20 April 1797 before Reynold Reen?, Court of Common Pleas for Philadelphia. Recorded 10 Aug. 1799. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 9/28/2011)
      9-122/123: 27 June 1797, William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, Merchant, and wife Maria, to Thomas Blackledge of Northern Liberties of City of Philadelphia afsd, Cordwainer, for $1,500 paid, sell Lot in Westmoreland now Allegheny Co., second district of donation lands, Lot marked 21 adj. Lot 22, 342, 360, 359 and 358, containing 500 acres patented 13 Nov. 1786 to Andrew Irwin in fee and William Irwin of Carlisle in Cumberland Co. eldest brother (etc.) sold to William Duncan; warrant title. /s/ Wm. Duncan, Maria Duncan. Wit. James Flamand, Isaac Howell. They appeared 27 June 1797 before Isaac Howell, Philadelphia Co. Recorded 10 Aug. 1799. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 9/28/2011)
      9-233/234: 9 July 1799, Thomas Duncan of borough of Carlisle in Cumberland Co., Esq., and wife Martha, to John Wilkins Junior of town of Pittsburgh in Allegheny Co., that Samuel Hays of City of Philadelphia and Richea his wife by deed 3 March 1796 for $7,600 sold to Alexander Scott of borough of Lancaster in Lancaster Co., merchant, John Wilkins Junior of Pittsburgh in Allegheny Co., merchant, and Thomas Duncan of borough of Carlisle in Cumberland Co. PA, attorney at law, 33 tracts of land commonly called depreciation lands on the NW side of the River Ohio in Westmoreland Co. formerly but now in Allegheny Co. PA, ... whereas John Wilkes Kitteau? of borough of Lancaster PA Esq. 18 Feb. 1796 for 375 pounds sold to Thomas Duncan of borough of Carlisle Esq. and John Wilkins of Pittsburgh 5 several tracts ... in Allegheny Co. late Westmoreland Co. PA, now the said Thomas Duncan for 1200 pounds PA money paid by said John Wilkins, sell to said John Wilkins the one undivided third part of the said 33 tracts of land ... and also the one undivided moiety of the said 5 tracts ..., warrant title. /s/ Thos. Duncan, Martha Duncan. Wit. John Montgomery, James Dunlap. They appeared 9 July 1799 before John Montgomery, one of Associate Judges of Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland Co. Recorded 18 Nov. 1799. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 6/3/2011)
      9-234/235: 19 Oct. 1799, Thomas Duncan and Martha his wife of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co., to John Wilkins Jr., for 5 shillings, sold to said John Wilkins Junior one equal third part of six several tracts on NW side of River Ohio and late in Westmoreland Co. but now in Allegheny Co. PA, which were granted by Charles Young & Letitia his wife to Alexander Scott, John Wilkins Junior & Thomas Duncan & recorded in Allegheny Co. Book F, pg.239 & 240, 28 Oct. 1796, five of the tracts in the 1st district of Depreciation Lands surveyed by Alexander McClean, being lots 14, 15, 16, 17 & 21, and the other in District 2 of the Depreciation Lands being lot 37 & called Bethleham, all of which were granted 3 Jan. 1786, enrolled in Patent Book 5 page 6 to Benjamin Nones in fee. /s/ Thos. Duncan, Martha Duncan. Wit. Thos. Gennuil, Wm. N. Irvine. Received Oct. 19, 1799, of John Wilkins Junior the sum of 5 shillings, being the consideration of the above indenture in full, /s/ Thomas Duncan. They appeared 21 Oct. 1799 before John Montgomery. Recorded 18 Nov. 1799. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 6/3/2011; rechecked 9/27/2011)
      9-473: 29 May 1800, William Boyd of Westmoreland Co. PA who has had a deed recorded from the patent obtained by James Miller, and by patent March 3, 1797 granted to said James Miller a tract of land called Mansfield on the waters of Peters Creek in Allegheny Co. containing 420 acres which was surveyed per warrant granted to said James Miller 26 Sept. 1788 now vested? in said James Miller, now James Miller and wife Mary for 322 pounds PA money paid, sold to William Boyd, part of the above tract, adj. lands of James Tildoon?, Thomas McDonald, Abraham Wilson, said James Miller, and Thomas Crawford, containing 171 acres and 123 perches, to have and hold the above land unto the said James Duncan, and the said James Miller and wife Mary ack. themselves fully satisfied, and said William Boyd for 515 pounds 5 shillings conveys to James Duncan, and said William Boyd and wife Margaret agree with said James Duncan they will warrant title. /s/ William Boyd, Margret (X) Boyd. Wit. James Morriaga?, James McKilliss. William Boyd and wife Magret appeared before Robt. Ritchey, Allegheny Co., 29 May 1800. Recorded 2 Aug. 1800. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 9/28/2011; MAD: wording is unusual)
      9-474: 29 May 1800, William Boyd and wife Margaret of North Huntington Twp, Westmoreland Co. PA, to James Duncan of Mifflin Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, that by grant 23 May 1787 in Patent Book 10 pg.131 to John McDaniel a tract of land called Donaldson on the waters of Peter Creek in Allegheny Co., and John McDaniel now decd. by will vested title in his son per indenture 11 April 1797, now William Boyd and wife Margaret for 30 pounds PA money paid, sell to James Duncan the part of track above mentioned, adj. lands of James Duncan, James Kildoo, and Thomas McDaniel, containing 10 acres, warrant title. /s/ William Boyd, Margret (M) Boyd. Wit. James McKilliss (McKillip?), James Morrison. William Boyd and Margret his wife appeared 29 May 1800 before Robt. Ritchey, Allegheny Co. Recorded 2 Aug. 1800. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 9/28/2011)

      10-131/133: 16 June 1794, Samuel Ewalt, Esquire, High Sheriff of Allegheny Co. PA; that George Adams lately in County Court of Common Pleas before Hon. Alexander Addison and his special judges of said court at Pittsburg, obtained judgement against George Wallace and Abraham Kirkpatrick executors and Margaret Duncan executrix of David Duncan for a certain debt of 278 pounds 16 shillings and 4 pence half penny PA money, and by Writ of Fieri Facias issued 6 June 1793 to the Sheriff, he was commanded to cause to be levied out of the goods, chattels, land and tenements which were of the aforesaid David Duncan, (money to pay the debt) he seized land on Grants Hill containing 267 acres and 100 perches adj. lands of Thomas Smallman, Jacob Hise, Edward Smith, William Chrisley & Thomas Kutchins, subject to a mortgage of 187 pounds 7 shillings and 8 pence with interest from 28 March 1791, which remained in his hands unsold for want of buyers, and the Sheriff at that day did also return to the said Judges a certain inquisition taken at Pittsburgh 9? Aug. 1793, where 12 men said the rents, issues and profits of the tract were of a yearly value beyond all reprizes to satisfy the debt within the space of 7 years, and afterward by a Writ of Venditiari? Exponia? issued by the court 7 Dec. 1793, (the sheriff was told to sell the land without delay), the sheriff at public sale on 14 Feb. 1794 sold to Margaret Duncan widow for 280 pounds of PA, the highest bidder. Now this a deed to Margaret Duncan (mention of George ?? and Abraham Kirkpatrick Administrators and Margaret Duncan Administratrix &c). /s/ Saml. Ewalt, Sh'ff. Wit. Ephraim Jones. Ack. in court at Pittsburgh 16 June 1794. Recorded 15 Nov. 1800. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 6/3/2011)
      10-192: 26 Nov. 1800, Samuel L. Mahon of borough of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Esq., Attorney at Law, appoint Ebenezer Denny of same place, merchant, and David Mahon and James Duncan of Cumberland Co. my attornies to lease, demise and let my plantation or tract of land on the Monongahela River in So. Clair Township and my house and lot in the borough of Pitsburgh, and all other my real estate whatever ... and to sell all my real estate whatever ... /s/ Saml. S. Mahon. Wit. James Sharp, Jos. Mahon. Appeared in Allegheny Co. 26 Nov. 1800. Recorded 19 Feb. 1801. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 6/3/2011)
      10-339/340: 23 March 1801, John Duncan merchant of the City of Philadelphia to Matthew Duncan farmer of Franklin Co., for 50 pounds paid, sell to said Matthew Duncan or assign all my right ... to a tract of Donation Land in the First District ... containing 200 acres, lot CLXXXIII with all its appurtenances to Matthew Duncan, which tract was granted 6 Aug. 1787 to Michael Kurt who conveyed to John Duncan 16 Aug. 1787, and I the said John Duncan by this indenture convey to said Matthew Duncan, warrant title. /s/ Jno. Duncan. Wit. Wm. D. Nicholson, Arabella Duncan. John Duncan appeared 23 March 1801 before David Jackson, Associate Judge of Court of Common Pleas for County of Philadelphia. Recorded 23 Sept. 1801. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 6/3/2011)
      10-483/484: 5 Aug. 1800, John Duncan, Merchant of the City of Philadelphia, to John Carlisle Stewart of Mercer Co. late Allegheny, for $200 paid, sell to said John Carlisle Stewart a parcel of land in Allegheny Co. granted 6 July 1787 by PA to Christian Hentges: a private in the late Army of the US who on 18 Jan. 1798 conveyed same to Robert Ross who on 12 March 1798 conveyed to George Taylor Junior who on 17 March 1800 conveyed to John Duncan, being in the first district of donation land, adj. Lots No.65, No.67, No.59, containing 200 acres, numbered LXVI, warrant title. /s/ Jno. Duncan. Wit. John Gilmore, John McCluney. John Duncan appeared 7 Aug. 1800 before W. Hoge of Washington Co. (MAD: Deed 10-485/486 is from John Carlisle Stewart and wife Agness of Crawford Co. PA to Benamin Kuykendell dated 26 May 1801 for this land, not copied) (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 9/28/2011)
      10-484/485: 17 March 1800, George Taylor Junr. of City of Philadelphia, Merchant, to John Duncan, Broker, of same place, for $200 paid, sell to said John Duncan a parcel of land in Allegheny Co. formerly Westmoreland granted by patent from PA 26 July 1787 to Christian Hentges a Private in the late army of the US, being in first district of donation lands, adj. Lots No.65, No.67, No.59, containing 200 acres, numbered LXVI, who on 18 Jan. 1798 conveyed to Robert Ross who on 12 March 1798 conveyed to George Taylor Junr, warrant title. /s/ Geo. Taylor Jr. Wit. Benjm. Crohen, Reynold Keen. George Taylor Jr. appeared 17 March 1800 before Reynold Keen of Philadelphia Co. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 9/28/2011)

      11-371/372: 9 March 1803, William Duncan of City & County of Philadelphia, PA, broker, and Maria his wife, to John Hunter of South Huntington in Westmoreland Co. PA, yeoman, for $500 paid, sell all that tract formerly in Westmoreland Co. and since in the bounds of Allegheny Co. in the first District of Donation Lands in PA, Lot No.171, (boundaries not copied) containing 250 acres, being the same tract by patent 12 Oct. 1786 granted to Mary Kaighn widow of Michael Kaighn deceased in fee which the said Mary with Nicholas Fitzpatrick her husband by deed poll indorsed 7 March 1797, recorded at Pittsburgh in Allegheny Co. in Book G pg.119 & 120 granted to Alexander Power in fee simple which Alesander Power and Margaret his wife on 17 March then next following recorded Book G pg.121 granted to said William Duncan in fee simple, together with ... appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ William Duncan, Maria Duncan. Wit. Robert Whitehead, Benjn. Browning. They appeared 11 March 1803 in Philadelphia Co. Recorded 2 August 1803. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 6/3/2011)
      11-429/431: 11th day 12th month (December) 1800, Rachel Richards of Northern Liberties of City of Philadelphia, Widow and only surviving executrix of will of Daniel Richards late of said Liberties, Lumber Merchant, deceased, to John Duncan of City of Philadelphia afsd, Merchant, that said Daniel Richards died seized and possessed of messuage in land and tenaments having first made and published his last will dated 11 Oct. 1793, and therein nominated his wife the said Rachel Richards and his friends John Biddle, Richard Whitehead, Nathan Shippard and Samuel Clark executors and authorized them to sell his lands and make deed, and John Biddle, Richard Whitehouse and Samuel Clark all immediately renounced so the executorship devolved on her the said Rachel Richards, and he the said Nathan Shippard is since dead, now this indenture ... the said Rachel Richards for 70 pounds paid by John Duncan, sold to said John Duncan all those 11 tracts or parcels of land late in Westmoreland Co. now Allegheny in PA, one of them No.1509 in 7th district of donation lands adj. Lots No.1508, 66, 1510 and 1476, containing 200 acres granted by patent 26 Dec. 1786 to John Peter Blonden who endorsed it on 2 Jan. 1787 to said Daniel Richards; another lot No.2162 in the 10th district adj. Lots No.2159, 2163, 2004, and 2161, containing 200 acres granted 9 Oct. 1786 to James Doran who endorsed on 26 May 1787 to said Daniel Richards; another No.372 in 2nd district adj. Lot No.373, No.30, No.18 & 19, and Lot 371, containing 200 acres granted 7 June 1787 to Christian Keelen who endorsed on 9 June 1787 to said Daniel Richards; another No.1417 in 7th district adj. Lot No.1418, No.1416, by District 6, and Lot No.1454, containing 200 acres granted 19 May 1787 to James Hudson who on 9 June 1787 endorsed to said Daniel Richards; another No.1027 in 5th district adj. Lot No.1026, No.1021, No.1028, and No.1041, containing 200 acres granted 21 Nov. 1786 to Michael McDonnell who endorsed on 13 July 1787 to said Daniel Richards; another No.1410 in 7th district adj. lot No.1409, No.1346, No.1411, and 1423, containing 200 acres granted 31 Oct. 1786 to John McGuire who endorsed on 3 Nov. 1787 to James Mahaffy who deeded on 13 July 1787 to said Daniel Richards; another of them No.77 in the 4th district adj. Lot No.75, No.73, No.797 and No.78, containing 200 acres granted on 18 Sept. 1787 to James Moore who endorsed on 20 Sept. 1787 to said Daniel Richards; another of them No.1859 in 2nd district adj. lot No.1852, No.1953, No.1952, No.1825, containing 200 acres granted 18 Sept. 1787 to Jesse Moore who endorsed on 20 Sept. 1787 to said Daniel Richards; another No.739 in 4th district adj. Lot No.747, No.740, No.730, and District 5, containing 200 acres; another No.99 in 1st district adj. Lot No.97, No.100, No.113, No.108, containing 200 acres; and [another] No.1939 in 2nd Dist. adj. Lot No.168, No.1940, vacant land, containing 200 acres, which three tracts were granted on 14 (blank month) 1796 in place of three other tracts of donation land belonging to said Daniel Richards which were found to lay within boundaries of the State of NY granted to said Rachel Richards and Nathan Sheppard; and the said Nathan Sheppard having died, said Rachel Richards the sole executor; sell the said 11 tracts to John Duncan, warrant title. /s/ Rachel Richards. Wit. Robert Whitehead, Benjn. Brownst. She appeared 31 Dec. 1800 before David Jackson of Philadelphia Co. Recorded 3 Nov. 1803. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 9/28/2011)
      11-432: 2 Nov. 1803, John Duncan of City of Philadelphia, PA, to Thomas Caldoo of Mifflin Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, that PA by patent 14 Jan. 1796 granted Rachel Richards and Nathan Sheppard Executrix and executor of the will of Daniel Richards decd a tract of land in then Allegheny Co. now Beaver Co. on West side Allegheny River in first district of donation lands, adj. Lot No.97, Lot No.100, Lot No.113, and Lot No.108, containing 200 acres, numbered XCIX, and said Rachel Richards on 11 Dec. 1800, she being authorized by the will of said Daniel Richards decd for that purpose, and said Nathan Sheppard being then dead, conveyed the land "(intralia)" to said John Duncan in fee, as by the deed recorded in Deeds &c for Crawford in Book A, pg.415; now the said John Duncan for $350 paid by said Thomas Caldoo sell to said Thomas Caldoo the afsd tract of land, together with the buildings, improvements, woods, etc., warrant title. /s/ Jno. Duncan. Wit. Wm. Jones, L. Stewart. John Duncan appeared 2 Nov. 1803 before Geo. Wallace of Allegheny Co. Recorded 3 Nov. 1803. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 9/28/2011)
 

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