CUMBERLAND CO. PA
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Part 1, PA Counties A to D
 

Adams Co. PA Newspaper Article (from Kathy Cawley 11/2005; MAD: Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA)
   The Republican Compiler, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, May 2, 1821
      From the Easton Centinel.
      The appointment of James Duncan of Carlisle, as auditor general, by Governor Hiester, caps the climax. This same Mr. Duncan is one of the most violent federal lawyers in the state; and so much of an Englishman was he during our late war with England, that when the news was received at Carlisle of Perry's victory on Lake Erie, he refused to illuminate his windows, when every house in the town but his own was illuminated. If he had the least spark of patriotism in him, he ought to have been one of the foremost to rejoice, for the second in command, Captain Elliott, is nephew to this same Mr. Duncan. What will the real friends of the country now say of the conduct of the Hero of Long Island? What will honest Federalists, who love their country, say, when they find that Hiester, at the eleventh hour, selected such a man as James Duncan for one of his advisors? Let us no longer hear that Joseph Hiester is a friend to republican government. It is impossible. His conduct in this instance is outrageous, and he deserves the execration and contempt of A very true American. We appeal to the people of Carlisle for the truth of what we assert in relation to James Duncan.
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      Shortly after the inauguration of Hiester, The Chronicle said that he would in his appointments be governed first by those who had fought the battles of their country in the revolutionary war; secondly, that he would appoint those who had turned out in defence of their country in the late war; and next he would appoint those who were the most honest & capable. Witness the appointment of Mr. Duncan as auditor general, as an example of partiality for those who turned out in the late war!
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      The New Auditor General.
         As by appointment of Mr. Duncan, he stands in a certain degree of civil connexion with every citizen of this state, it is presumed that a brief outline of the political career of this gentleman will not be considered as an intrusion upon the attention of our readers.
         James Duncan, of Carlisle, for many years known a decided federal character, and not unfrequently found on the ticket of that party, as the unsuccessful candidate for a seat in Congress -- was particularly distinguished during the last war -- not for his military achievements, or his marchings or counter-marchings against the enemy -- but simply for his unwillingness to illuminate his windows for the victories of the American arms, when that mode of demonstrating their joy and their patriotism was resorted to by the neighbors on such occasions.
         Finding, however, that his darkened windows and his high toned politics, were insurmountable obstacles to his advancement in public life, he engrafted himself with the oldschool party, repented of his errors, swore fealty to their cause, and in due time was admitted to all the rights and immunities of that association. Mounting steadily on the hobbi-horsical cause of the Long Island hero, at the late general election, he attained the long wished-for object of his ambition, by being elected a member of the 17th Congress for the district composed of Cumberland, Adams and Franklin. But, "on wishes, wishes grow," & one object of ambition is no sooner attained, than another rises upon it. His desire to procure the office of prothonotary of Cumberland county for Aughinbaugh, one of his satellites, brought him in contact with the Governor; and the facility with which he induced the old general to make this appointment, and to break his solemn promise to Helfenstein, opened a new field of private aggrandizement on his hopes. Relying on the bending disposition of the General -- his own arts of intrigue and sycophancy, and the influence of his quondam friend Elder, the Attorney General, he cast a wishful look to the office of Auditor General & the end justified his expectations. He is now in possession of the second most important office within the gift of the Governor & enjoys increased advantages of holding him in a state of pupilage.
         Thus, when we behold the executive of Pennsylvania, the dupe of designing men who can induce him to break the most solemn promise, and who inwardly despise that mental imbecility which serves their base purposes of ambition or private animosity -- those acrimonious sensations of party spirit, which have been hitherto connected with the name Hiester, will dwindle into feelings of pity and contempt, and all that has been said or written in opposition to his election, will be fully and incontrovertibly established.
         Huntingdon Advocate
 

Adams Co. PA Newspaper Article (from Kathy Cawley 11/2005; MAD: Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA)
      The Republican Compiler, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, June 6, 1821
         [KDC: another article written, speaking out against James Duncan's character, says, and I quote]
         "This is a new plea in his defence. His most intimate friends admit that he was in Carlisle and did not illuminate, and apologize for him by the pretended indisposition of some of his family. Thus then, the two important points in the controversy are established conclusively -- 1. Mr. Duncan did not illuminate -- 2. He was in Carlisle, at the time of the illumination."
 

Allegheny Co. PA Deeds (SLC 6/3/2011 and 9/28/2011)
      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)
      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)
      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)
      9-233/234: 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. (too dark), Wm. N. Irvine. They appeared 21 Oct. 1799 before John Montgomery. Recorded 18 Nov. 1799. (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)
 

Armstrong Co. PA Will (from Harriet Larsen 5/1984 and Neva Fisk 4/1985; extract also in "Your Family Tree" Vol.10 or 11)
      Robt. Duncan Esq. of Appleby Farm, will written 5 April 1807; wife Ellenor, ch. Mary (under 21). Exec. brother James of Boro. of Carlisle [Cumberland Co.], brother Samuel of Lewiston, Mifflin Co.; proved 2 May 1807.
 

Armstrong Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/15/2012)
      1-299/301: 11 July 1805, Thomas Duncan Esq. and Martha his wife, Robert Duncan Esq. and Eleanor his wife, all of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, that Frederick Bates by deed 27 June 1804 sold to said Thomas Duncan and Robert Duncan one undivided half part to be divided in a parcel of land called by Kittaning Manor on the SE side of the River Alleghany formerly in Westmoreland now Armstrong Co. PA, adj. land surveyed in name of Rebecca Smith, by Kelly Poor land, side of Crooked Creek, containing 3,966 acres, and said Thomas Duncan & Robert Duncan and Martha and Eleanor their wives held the above estate with a certain Alexander Cobean and Elizabeth his wife of Adams Co. PA until by mutual consent the land was divided between them; NOW the said Thomas Duncan and Martha his wife and Robert Duncan and Eleanor his wife for 5 shillings PA money paid by Alexander Cobean, quit claim to said Alexander Cobean and Elizabeth his wife, their interest in the land in Armstrong Co. on the Allegheny River containing 2,458 acres, together with appurtenances. /s/ Thos. Duncan, Martha Duncan, Robt. Duncan, Eleanor Duncan. Wit. Jhn. Norris and Stephen Carson for Thos. Duncan and Robt. Duncan; wit. Jas. Duncan and Jhn. Norris for Martha and Eleanor Duncan. Ack. in Cumberland Co. PA 26 April 1806. Recorded 3 Dec. 1808. (FHL film 861,224)
      1-301/303: 12 July 1805, Alexander Cobean of Gettsburgh, Adams Co. PA, and Elizabeth his wife, that Frederick Bates by deed 27 June 1804 sold to said Alexander Cobean one undivided half part to be divided in a parcel of land called by Kittaning Manor on the SE side of the River Alleghany formerly in Westmoreland now Armstrong Co. PA, adj. land surveyed in name of Rebecca Smith, by Kelly Poor land, side of Crooked Creek, containing 3,966 acres, and Alexander Cobean and Elizabeth his wife held the above estate with Thomas and Robert Duncan Esq. of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, until by mutual consent the land was divided between them; NOW the said Alexander Cobean and Elizabeth his wife for 5 shillings PA money paid by Robert Duncan and Thomas Duncan, quit claim to said Robert Duncan Esq. and Thomas Duncan Esq. their interest in the land in Armstrong Co. on the Allegheny River containing 2,367 acres and 134 perches, together with appurtenances. /s/ Alexr. Cobean, Elizabeth Cobean. Wit. Wm. Norris, John Murphy, Robt. Hayes. Ack. in Adams Co. PA 21 March 1806. Recorded 3 Dec. 1808. (FHL film 861,224)
      3-249/250: 25 Aug. 1817, John Elliott of Pine Creek Twp, Lycoming Co., to Ann Ellen Duncan, dau. of Stephen & Harriett Duncan of said twp, that Robert Elliott, father of said John Elliott, died intestate owning a parcel of land in Armstrong Co. about 6 miles from the town of Kittanning containing 400 acres more or less, usually called Mahoning old town, at or near the mouth of Mahoning Creek, the said Robert died leaving a widow & ten children, whereby said John Elliott became entitled to one equal & undivided tenth part of said tract, NOW this indenture, the said John Elliott for $400 paid and advanced to him by Stephen Duncan, father of said Ann Ellen, and for $1 now in hand paid by said Ann Ellen Duncan, sell to Ann Ellen Duncan the one equal & undivided tenth of all that tract of land containing 400 acres more or less called the Mahoning old town in Armstrong Co., together with appurtenances. /s/ John Elliott. Wit. Stephen Duncan, Harriet Duncan, Ja. Duncan. Ack. Cumberland Co. PA by James Duncan, one of the witnesses, 15 Jan. 1818. Recorded 26 Jan. 1818. (FHL film 861,225)
      8-577/578: Mortgage. 16 March 1835, Daniel Torney of Hempfield Twp, Westmoreland Co. PA, to Ellen Duncan and Mary F. Duncan of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA; that said Daniel Torney by obligation is bound to Ellen Duncan and Mary F. Duncan for $2,387.25, payable $500 on 1 April 1835, $400 on 1 April 1836, $400 on 1 April 1837, $400 on 1 April 1838, $400 on 1 April 1839, and $287.25 on 1 April 1840, to secure payment, release tract of land in Kittanning Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, being part of Manor of Appleby, on Allegheny River, by lands of Thomas Duncan, by lands late of Ellen Duncan, by lands of John Mechling, containing 306 acres and 149 perches. /s/ Daniel Torney. Wit. Wm. F. Johnston, T. E. Brown?. Recorded 11 April 1835.
         [Written sideways] May 11, 1925, per Order of Court of Common Pleas, entered satisfaction in full of this mortgage as to lots No. 24, 23, 77 and 60, a part of Lot No.74, Lot No.78 and Lot No.68, in Manor Twp. (FHL film 861,227)
      8-578/579: 16 March 1835, Ellen Duncan and Mary F. Duncan to Daniel Torney, for $2,887 paid, sell tract of land in Appleby Manor in Kittanning Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, on the bank of the Allegheny River, by land of late Thomas Duncan now occupied by George Cook, by other land of Ellen Duncan, by land of John Mechling, containing 360 acres and 149 perches, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Ellen Duncan, Mary F. Duncan. Wit. W.D. Ramsey, Robert Snodgrass. Ack. Cumberland Co. PA by Ellen Duncan and Mary F. Duncan 16 March 1835. Recorded 11 April 1835. (FHL film 861,227)
      9-40/42: Mortgage, 5 June 1833, John Cristy and Moses Patterson of Allegheny Co. PA and Thomas Chambers Esq. Admin. de bonis non of estate of Honorable Thomas Duncan late of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, that John Cristy and Moses Patterson by obligation of even date, bound to Thomas Chambers as admin. afsd for $4,678.90 (payment schedule not copied), to secure payment, sell tract of land on bank of Allegheny River in Armstrong Co. PA, adj. lands of Jonathan Smith Esq., corner of lands of afsd Thomas Duncan decd, corner of lot or division No.6, by lands of Ellanor and Mary Duncan, containing 349 acres and 7 perches, the same land that Thomas Chambers as admin of Thomas Duncan in 1833 conveyed to John Cristy and Moses Patterson. /s/ John Cristy, Moses Patterson. Wit. J.E?. Brown, John P. Brown. Recorded 18 June 1835. (sidenote that mortgage was satisfied.) (FHL film 861,228)
      9-42/43: 5 June 1833, Thomas Chambers Esq. administrator de bonis non of Hon. Thomas Duncan late of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, decd, to John Christy of Armstrong Co. and Moses Patterson of Allegheny Co. state afsd, that Thomas Duncan owned tract of land on eastern bank of Allegheny River in Armstrong Co. PA, corner of lands of Jonathan Smith Esq., and by other lands of said decd, known by lot or division No.5, corner of divisions No. 2 & 6, by lands of Ellen and Mary Duncan, containing 349 acres and 7 perches, and Thomas Duncan on 7 June 1827 made his will authorizing his executors to sell, and constituted Martha Duncan, Stephen Duncan, Edward T. Stiles and John D. Mahon to be executors, recorded in Cumberland Co. Will Book K vol.1 pg.99&c, and Martha Duncan, Stephen Duncan and John D. Mahon settled their accounts and were dismissed without having sold the plantation, and letters of administration issued to said Thomas Chambers who for $3,839.45 paid by John Christy and Moses Patterson, sold the land, with appurtenances. /s/ Tho. Chambers. Wit. Lewis Denig?, Charles Gillespie. Recorded 18 June 1835. (FHL film 861,228)
      9-235/236: 28 Dec. 1835, Ellen Duncan and Mary F. Duncan to John Howser, for $324 paid, sell parcel of land, being part of manor of Appleby in Kittanning Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, by lands late of Thomas Duncan, containing 108 acres and 34 perches, with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Ellen Duncan, Mary F. Duncan. Wit. Charles Carson, Robert Snodgrass. Ack. in Cumberland Co. PA 28 Dec. 1835. Recorded 5 April 1836. (FHL film 861,228)
      9-282/283: Mortgage, 23 April 1836, John R. Johnston of Kittanning Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, to Thomas Chambers Esq., admin. de bonis non of estate of Hon. Thomas Duncan late of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, that John R. Johnston is bound for $2,874 (payment schedule not copied), to secure payment, sell parcel of land in Appleby manor in Kittanning Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, on bank of Allegheny River, by lands of Daniel Torney decd and estate of Robert Duncan decd, by land of George Williams & Jacob Hiteman, by other land of said Thomas Chambers, containing 304 acres 33 perches, which said Thomas Chambers admin. &c by deed 1 July 1835 conveyed to said John R. Johnston, together with appurtenances, but if the debt is paid, this deed is void. Recorded 23 April 1836. (FHL film 861,228)
      10-14/16: 1 July 1835, Thomas Chambers Esq. admin. de bonis non of estate of Hon. Thomas Duncan late of borough of Carlisle in Cumberland Co. PA, decd, to John R. Johnston of Kittanning Twp, Armstrong Co. PA; that Thomas Duncan owned a parcel of land in Kittanning Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, on the bank of the Allegheny River, by lands of Daniel Torney decd and estate of Robert Duncan decd, by lands of George Williams and Jacob Hileman, by land sold to John West, containing 304 acres 33 perches, and on 7 June 1827 made his will authorizing his executors to sell, and constituted his wife Martha Duncan, his son Stephen Duncan, and his sons-in-law Edward T. Stiles and John D. Mahon to be executors, recorded in Cumberland Co. Will Book K vol.1 pg.99&c, and Martha Duncan, Stephen Duncan and John D. Mahon settled their accounts and were dismissed without having sold the plantation, and letters of administration issued to said Thomas Chambers, now for $2,433.60 paid, sell to John R. Johnston the above land, with appurtenances. /s/ Thos. Chambers. Wit. John Hutchinson, Jno. F. Drury?. Ack. Franklin Co. PA, 1 July 1835. Recorded 28 July 1836. (FHL film 861,228)
      10-329/330: Letter of attorney. 12 April 1837, Ellen Duncan of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, appoint John Duncan of Shippensburg, twp., county & state afsd, to be my attorney ... tracts of land in Counties of Mifflin, Huntingdon, Cambria, Bedford, Indiana and Armstrong, and make deeds ... /s/ Ellen Duncan. Ack. in Cumberland Co. PA. Recorded April 25, 1837. (FHL film 861,228)
      10-331: 16 March 1835, Ellen Duncan and Mary F. Duncan to John Mechling, for $4,200 paid, sell parcel of land in manor of Appleby, Williamsburg Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, on bank of Allegheny River, by land of M. Christy, containing 349 acres and 140 perches, with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Ellen Duncan, Mary F. Duncan. Wit. W.D. Ramsey, Robert Snodgrass. Ack. Cumberland Co. PA. Recorded May 5, 1837. (FHL film 861,228)
      12-58/59: 22 May 1838, Ellen Duncan and Mary F. Duncan of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, to Jacob Hileman and Joseph Hileman of Kittaning Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, for $666 paid, sell parcel of land, being part of Manor of Appleby, Kittanning Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, adj. lands of John Mechling, land of Peter Elinger?, containing 222 acres and 26 perches, being part of land conveyed by Hon. John Penn to Frederick Beates 26 June 1804 who conveyed to Thomas Duncan and Robert Duncan 27 June 1804, recorded Westmoreland Co. Book No.7 pg.188, and Robert Duncan is since dead leaving his wife Ellen Duncan and one daughter, Mary F. Duncan, his sole heirs by his will 5 April 1807, recorded Armstrong Will Book No.1 pg.3?, together with appurtenances etc., warrant title. /s/ Ellen Duncan, Mary F. Duncan. Wit. Thos. Trimble, John Duncan. Ack. Cumberland Co. PA. Recorded 13 March 1840. (FHL film 861,229)
      12-59/60: Mortgage, 22 May 1838, Jacob Hileman and Joseph Hileman of Kittanning Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, to Ellen Duncan and Mary F. Duncan of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, [mortgage of above property to secure payment.] /s/ Jacob (X) Hileman, Joseph (X) Hileman. Wit. Saml. McKee, Jacob Hileman. Ack. Armstrong Co. PA. Recorded 13 March 1840. Mortgage satisfied 12 May 1842. (FHL film 861,229)
      13-309/310: 30 Dec. 1797, Thomas Duncan of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, Esq., to Thomas Stewardson of city of Philadelphia, PA, merchant, for $657.12-1/2 paid, sell nine tracts of land contiguous to and adj. each other in Lycoming Co. PA surveyed on warrants granted Samuel Wallis Esq. numbered No.4140, 4141, 4142, 4143, 4144, 4145, 4147, 4148 and 4149, which contain in the whole together 8,89 acres and 1/2, which Samuel Wallis Esq. and wife by deed on 27 Feb. last past recorded in Lycoming Co. conveyed to Thomas Duncan, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Thos. Duncan. Wit. Benjn. Lay, P. Thornson. Ack. consideration, /s/ Thos. Duncan, wit. Benj. Lay, P. Thomson. Ack. 30 Dec. 1797 before Hon. Thomas Smith, Esq., one of Judges of Supreme Court of PA. Recorded 19 May 1843. (FHL film 861,230)
      13-451/452: 27 Nov. 1843, Ellen Duncan and Mary Frances Duncan of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, appoint William M. Stewart of Indiana Co. our attorney to enter satisfaction of a mortgage recorded in Borough of Kittanning, Armstrong Co. PA, given by John Mechling (too faint). /s/ Ellen Duncan, Mary F. Duncan. Wit. William Irwin, Mary H. Duncan. Ack. Cumberland Co. PA. Recorded 18 Dec. 1843. (FHL film 861,230)
      14-154/156: 30 Jan. 1845, Thomas Chambers Esq. admin. de bonis non of estate of Hon. Thomas Duncan late of borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, decd, to Rev. Gabriel Adam Reichart of city of Philadelphia, that Thomas Duncan owned a parcel of land in Kittanning Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, adj. land of William Elinger, land sold to Josiah Coply, land of G.A. Reichart, containing 17 acres 93 perches, and Thomas Duncan on 7 June 1827 made his will to sell his real estate, and appointed his wife Martha Duncan, his son Stephen Duncan, and his sons in law Edward J. Stiles and John D. Mahon to be execs, will proved Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA Will Book Vol.1 pg.99&c, ... execs (MAD: see earlier deeds for appointment of Thomas Chambers) ... now Thomas Chambers for $123 sell above lot to said Revd. Gabriel A. Reichart, with appurtenances. /s/ Thos. Chambers. Wit. Peter Hay, B. Chambers. Ack. 30 Jan. 1845 in Philadelphia City, PA. Recorded 24 Feb. 1845. (FHL film 861,230)
      14-449/450: 12 June 1845, Thomas Chambers Esq. admin. de bonis non of estate of the Hon. Thomas Duncan late of borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, decd, to Miss Eliza Tibbett and Miss Mary Tibbett, both of City of Pittsburgh, PA, that Thomas Duncan in his lifetime owned parcel of land in Appleby Manor in Kittanning Twp, Armstrong Co., by lands of M & W. Lamby? and Robert Speers, William Ehinges?, Rev. G.A. Richard, John Shoop, containing 111 acres 17 perches, and on 7 June 1827 made his will (see earlier deeds, Thomas Chambers appointed admin.), now for $777.70 paid, sell to Eliza Sibbett and Mary Sibbett the above land, with appurtenances, as tenants in common not as joint tenants. /s/ Thos. Chambers. Wit. John Cook. Ack. Philadelphia City, PA, 12 June 1845. Recorded 24 Nov. 1845. (FHL film 861,230)
      18-168/169: 22 May 1838, Ellen Duncan and Mary F. Duncan of borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, to Jacob Wolf of Kittanning Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, for $318 paid, sell parcel of land in Manor Appleby, Kittanning Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, adj. John Mechling, land late of Daniel Turney decd, land of John Houser, 106 acres and 64? perches, being part of land conveyed by PA to Fredrick Beates 26 June 1804 who conveyed to Thomas Duncan and Robert Duncan 27 June 1804, recorded Westmoreland Co. Book 7 pg.188, Robert Duncan since dead leaving his wife Ellen Duncan and one dau. Mary F. Duncan the sole heirs, as by his will 5 April 1807 recorded Armstrong Co. Will Book 1 pg.3, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Ellen Duncan, Mary F. Duncan. Wit. Thos. Fremtz?? (faint), John Duncan. Receipt witnessed by John Duncan and Henry E?. Wilson. Ack. Cumberland Co. PA 22 May 1838. Recorded 24 March 1851. (FHL film 861,232)
      18-602/603: 9 Aug. 1841, Harriet A. Duncan of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, to J.E. Brown of Armstrong Co. PA, for $105 paid, sell tract of land in Pine Twp, Armstrong Co. PA, on eastern side of Allegheny River adj. said river and lands of James Cochran & Peter Boice (Brice?) containing 211 acres or thereabouts surveyed to William Elliot per Warrant No.21 and by deed 26? Nov. 1789 conveyed by Martin Wethington Esq. former Sheriff of Northumberland Co. to Charles Smith Esq. who on 1 Nov. 1790 conveyed to William West who on 8 July 1793 conveyed to Robert Elliot who died intestate leaving 10 children, one of whom has since died intestate, Harriet Duncan, having married Stephen Duncan, leaving 6 children, one of whom is Harriet A. Duncan, the grantor above, the said Stephen Duncan her father being likewise decd, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Harriet A. Duncan. Wit. William Irwin. Ack. 16 Aug. 1841 in Cumberland Co. PA before William Irwin, J.P. Recorded 2 April 1852. (FHL film 861,232)
 

Bedford Co. PA Deeds (SLC 12/2008)
      B-59: #563, Sheriff's deed, estate of Charles "Cesna," per suit of James Livingston, sold land in Cumberland Valley Twp. adj. lands of Barnard Dougherty, lands of Jonathan and Joseph Cessna, vacant land claimed by Samuel Culbertson, 300 acres which James Livingston sold to Charles Cessna 23 Nov. 1766; per court order 16 Jan. 1784, land to be sold; 15 April 1784, land sold to Thomas Duncan of Borough of Carlisle, Esq., for £184. 17 April 1784. /s/ Abraham Miley, High Sheriff. Recorded 13 July 1784. (FHL film 331,370; MAD: Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA)
      D-639: #1959, 4 May 1799, John Penn to Robert Duncan of Borough of Carlisle, Power of Attorney, land in Counties of York, Franklin, Dauphin, Cumberland, Bedford, Westmoreland, Allegheny, Huntington, Mifflin, Lycoming, Northumberland and Lucerne; rec. 5/13/1799. (FHL film 331,371; more not copied)
      X-113/114: Matthew Duncan's heirs' Attorney to George Keebaugh. 26 July 1846 from John N. Duncan of Shipensburg, Cumberland Co., and Martha Duncan and Mary Duncan and Sarah M. Duncan of Green Township, Franklin Co. PA, being all the "linell" descendants of Matthew Duncan decd. formerly of Franklin Co. PA, by their certain attorney the Rev. James Meginnis of Dublin Twp, Huntingdon Co. PA, to George Keebaugh of Dublin Twp, Bedford Co. PA, that for $250, the undivided half part of a tract or parcel of land in Dublin Twp, Bedford Co. PA, containing 400 acres and allowance of 6% &c surveyed for George Dansdill and Matthew Duncan 19 May 1806 on warrant dated 3 July 1794 adj. lands now of James Kempe and Robert Campbell on the south and other lands of the said Keebaugh on the West and lands now belonging to the heirs of Judge Tode? deceased and others on the North East, it being the undivided half part of the same tract of land lately sold by the heirs of Judge Tode deceased to the said Keebaugh; and Rev. James Y. Meginnis ... agrees that the said John N. Duncan and "Cathin" Duncan his wife and Martha Duncan and Mary Duncan and Sarah M. Duncan ... warrant the land. Wit. Nathan Baker? Jr., Robert Campbell. /s/ James Y. McGinnis, attorney for the heirs. Receipt of $250, July 27, 1846. Recorded 14 August 1846. (FHL film 331,384)
      X-155/156: Matthew Duncan's heirs to Rev. James McGinnis. 20 August 1845, we, John N. Duncan M.D. and Catherine his wife and Martha Duncan, Mary Duncan and Sarah Duncan, children and heirs at law of Matthew Duncan late of Greenvillage? in the County of Franklin, deceased, do hereby appoint James Meginnis of Dublin Township, Huntington Co. our attorney to sell our undivided half part of a tract of land in Dublin Township, Bedford Co., which descended to us from our said father and which we lately held as tenants in common with the heirs of the Honob. John Tod deceased, and all other land which we own or have any right in or title to in Bedford Co. at such price as he may deem just, and we authorize him to make a deed to the purchasers of the land so it may be recorded. /s/ John N. Duncan, Catharine Duncan, Martha Duncan, Mary Duncan, Sarah M. Duncan. John N. Duncan and Catherine Duncan appeared in Cumberland Co. 14 Oct. 1845, Martha Duncan, Mary Duncan, Sarah Duncan appeared in Franklin Co. Recorded 18 Nov. 1846. (FHL film 331,384)
 

Bedford Co. PA Deeds (SLC 2/2009)
      G-186/188: 5 June 1764, Daniel Duncan of Shippensburg, Cumberland Co. PA, to John Baynton and Samuel Wharton of the City of Philadelphia in the said Province, merchants, for £100, two tracts of land and improvements near Bedford Settlement in Cumberland Co. afsd, further the late purchase made of the Indians by the Honorable the Proprietories of said Province, further described ... one of said tracts located and improved by John Cessac? Junr. of said county, yeoman, is said to be adjoining the lands of Charles Parks and William Roberts and near the WCarder's? Mountain which tract is said to contain 200 acres more or less, location and improvements thereon made the sd. John Cessne? by his deed pole of 26 March past for £40 sold to said Daniel Duncan ... and the other of them on the ?? Road that leads from Fort Bedford to Fort Cumberland, located and improved by said John Cessne, bounded by lands of Andrew Steel? alias Andrew Steel on the NE and on the West by Thomas Jones alias Thomas Jones which tract of land said to contain 200 acres more or less, location and improvement made by him the said John Cassnec?, he by his deed poll of 27 April past for £40 sold to said Daniel Duncan the said two tracts of land containing by computation 600 acres of good and tillable land, together with buildings, gardens, etc., the said two tracts containing together 600 acres ... to hold one undivided moiety or equal half part of the two tracts hereby granted to said John Baynton, the other moiety to the said Samuel Wharton ... /s/ Daniel Duncan. Wit. Stephen Duncan, John Baldwin. Ack. by Daniel Duncan 5 June 1764 before Justice of Supreme Court (county not given). Recorded 28 Nov. 1805. (FHL film 331,374)
      G-811/813: 15 March 1808, Thomas Duncan of Borough of Carlisle in Cumberland Co. Esq. and wife Martha, to James Blain and Robert Blain, David Watts executors of the last will of Ephraim Blain late of said county Esq., and John Brombaugh of Huntingdon Co.; that said Ephraim in his lifetime and the said Thomas became seized in fee of two tracts of land by virtue of two several conveyances, one made to said Ephraim in his lifetime by John Coarothers the high sheriff of Cumberland Co. and the other by the same John Coarothers high sheriff of said County to said Thomas Duncan, which tracts were situated partly in Huntingdon and partly in Bedford Counties and are surveyed, one containing 304 acres and 3/4 and allowance located in the name of James Carswell? and the other containing 268 acres and 1/2 and allowance more or less located in the name of Joseph Dobson which tracts in the surveys are bounded by ... the Call? Mountain, (meets and bounds not copied, no neighbors or waterways given); NOW the said Thomas Duncan and wife Martha and said James Blain and Robert Blain and David Watts executors of will of Ephraim Blaine, for £1200 sell their interest to the said John Brombaugh. /s/ Thomas Duncan, Martha Duncan, James Blain by his atty. Robert Blaine, Robt. Blaine, D. Watts. Wit: Stephen Carson, John Creigh. Ack. in Cumberland Co. PA. Rec. Huntingdon Co. PA 15 June 1808. Rec. Bedford Co. PA 5 Dec. 1809. (FHL film 331,374)
      Y-197/199: Robert Duncan's Executrix to David Stoler. 2 June 1833, from Ellen Duncan of Borough of Carlisle in Cumberland Co. PA, sole and only executrix of will of Robert Duncan late of the Borough of Killaning in Armstrong Co. PA, by John Stewart her attorney in fact, appointed by letter of attorney 18 October 1830, to David Stoler of Hopewell? Twp. in Bedford Co. PA; that John Penn and Richard Penn Esq. by deed 8 April 1803 by their attorney John R. Coats Esq. granted the said Robert Duncan a tract of land then situate and supposed to be in the County of Huntingdon now situate in Bedford Co. PA, being part of the proprietor's manor of "Highlands" containing 475 acres 135 perches and also a certain other part of the said manor "Highlands" containing 142 acres 7 perches; that the said Robert Duncan in his lifetime by article of agreement between him and the said David Stoler 19 March 1804 agreed to sell to David Stoler a certain part of the said manor of "Highlands" conveyed to the said Robert Duncan, supposed to contain by certain corners and distances 145 acres and 109 perches but which is now ascertained to contain in the said distances and boundaries 152 acres and 12 perches and allowance, and David Stoler has since occupied and had in his possession at the price of $2.50 per acre; NOW the said Ellen Duncan as executrix by her attorney in fact, and in consideration of the sum of $196 paid by the said David to the said Robert Duncan in his lifetime in account of said contract, and the further sum of $100 like money paid by the said David in 1818 to James Duncan who was surety of the executors of the said Robert Duncan deceased, and the further sum of $335.88 paid by the said David Stoler to the said Ellen Duncan, the said Ellen Duncan, sole executrix of the will of Robert Duncan having died in the year 1807, grant to David Stoler all that parcel in Hopewell Twp, Bedford Co., being part of the said manor of "Highlands" containing 152 acres and 12 perches, as agreed, adj. land of Samuel Broade?, crossing a road, lands of Abraham Kerns, lands of John Stoler, ... her the said Ellen Duncan as widow and relict of the said Robert Duncan, deceased, ... /s/ Ellin Duncan by her attorney in fact John Stewart. Wit. J.M. Bell, Daniel Africa. Receipt for $335.88, by Ellin Duncan by her attorney in fact John Stewart. Appeared Huntington Co. PA, 2 June 1833. Recorded 23 April 1849. (FHL film 331,384; recheck SLC 6/2009)
 

Clarion Co. PA Deeds (SLC 7/25/2014)
   Deeds from Venango Co. PA, v.1, 1834-1841 (FHL film 1,315,290)
      VC1-85/86: 13 Aug. 1824, James Duncan of Cumberland Co. PA to Stephen Duncan of State of MS, that James Duncan by two several bonds bearing even date herewith is bound to said Stephen Duncan for $13,000 conditioned for the payment of $8,000 as follows, viz, by one of the said obligations for the payment of $2,000 with interest from 1 Jan. next and by one other of said obligations conditioned for the payment of $1,000 with interest from 1 Jan. next ... now this indenture that the said James Duncan in consideration of the foregoing debt or sums of money, $8,000, and for the better securing the payment thereof with the interest, to the said Stephen Duncan in the said obligations and for $1 paid, has sold to said Stephen Duncan 3 tracts or parcels of land, one in Indiana Co. PA containing 1,210 acres and 1/2, which was surveyed 23 July 1773 for the use of the late proprietors of PA and called Chevyhill "Manor" the title of which became vested in said James Duncan by virtue of conveyances and allowances in the law, two other tracts of land in Jefferson and Venango Co. PA, each containing 1000 acres more or less, one in Jefferson Co. surveyed pursuant to warrant dated 13 Dec. 1792 granted to Harman?? LeRoy and John Linchlaen? No.3201 and patent to Paul Birch 20 Oct. 1803, and the other tract in Venango Co. surveyed on warrant granted to Wilham Willink and dated 13 Dec. 1792 No.2780 for which letters patent issued 2 Sept. 1802, which last mentioned tract conveyances were executed to said James Duncan 2 Dec. 1816, together with appurtenances, which is granted to Stephen Duncan, provided if James Duncan pays to said Stephen Duncan the afsd debt or sum of $8,000 with interest from 1 Jan. next, this present indenture shall become void. /s/ James Duncan. Wit. Thos. Duncan, David Mahon. Ack. on the date of the indenture by James Duncan before Thos. Duncan Esq. one of the Associate Judges of the Supreme Court in the state afsd, 13 Aug. 1824, Indiana Co. Recorded in the office for recording deeds for counties of Indiana and Jefferson in Book No.5 pg.474 and 480? (?&c). /s/ 27 Aug. 1824, Alexander Taylor, Recorder. Recorded in Venango Co. 13 Oct. 1824, Book D, pg.30 &c. (FHL film 1,315,290)
      VC1-111: 16 Oct. 1826, James Duncan of Cumberland Co. PA to Doctor Stephen Duncan of Natchez, MS, for $7,000 paid, sell lands, lots or real estate, 90 acres of out lots in Borough of Carlisle lying North of said Borough and adj. the heirs of Robert Blaine decd, and the other a lot of ground on the Canodoquindle? (Canodoquinette?) Creek in North Middleton Twp containing 4 acres more or less purchased of the late David Williams and undivided moity or half part of a tract of land in North and South Middleton Twp. lying on both sides of the Turnpike about 2? miles from Carlisle containing in the whole 225 acres more or less and sometimes called Duffeys Tract, one town lot with a small tenement thereon in the Borough of Caches? and situate on the old College Alley or lot of woodland lying on the North Mountain adj. Nicholas Unek? and others purchased of the late Dr. James Gustine containing 10 acres more or less, one other lot of woodland in Hopewell Twp. purchased of Walter Bell and containing 35 acres more or less, a tract of land in Indiana Co. containing 1600 acres more or less purchased of Colonel Arther P. Haynes, a tract of land in Venango Co. containing 1,000 acres more or less and one other tract in Jefferson Co. containing 1,000 acres more or less, both tracts purchased of the Holland Company, the first being distinguished as tract No.91? (191?) and the latter as tract No.231, together with all buildings, improvements, ... and appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ James Duncan. Wit. Jno. F. Bingaman, Rob. J. Dunbar. Recd on above date from Stephen Duncan $17,000, payment in full, /s/ James Duncan. Cumberland Co., John D. Mahon is acquainted with John F. Bingamon and Robert J. Dunbar who are citizens of MS and is acquainted with the handwriting of James Duncan, and that James Duncan signed the within deed, /s/ John D. Mahan, 8 Dec. 1826 before Elisha Doyle. Recorded in Venango Co. Sept. 25, 1828, Book D, page 399. (FHL film 1,315,290)
   Clarion Co. PA Deeds Vol.1-2, 1840-1846 (FHL film 1,315,441 part 2)
      1-28/29: Power of Attorney, Dr. Stephen Duncan & wife to John Duncan. We, Stephen Duncan and Catharine A. Duncan his wife of Adams Co. MS but now sojourning in City of Philadelphia, PA, appoint John Duncan of Southampton Twp, Cumberland Co., PA, our attorney to sell our lands in Cos. of Cumberland, Perry, Venango, Indiana, and Jefferson in state of PA, and make deeds etc. and receive money ... and pay debts ... or recover possession ... /s/ 1 Oct. 1839 at City of Philadelphia, Stephen Duncan, Catharine A. Duncan. Ack. before one of the Alderman for city of Philadelphia, John Brimsall?, 2 Oct. 1839. Recorded 16 Jan. 1845. (FHL film 1,315,441 part 2)
      1-70/71: 8 Jan. 1841, Doctor Stephen Duncan and Catharine A. his wife of City of Natchez, Adams Co. MS, by John Duncan of Shippenburg Twp, Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney, to John C. Corbett, farmer, of Clarion Twp, Clarion Co. PA, for $600 paid, sell parcel of land in Elk Twp, Clarion Co. PA, on waters of Sandy, a branch of Allegheny River, beg. by land of Henry Capp, to a maple, south partly by line dividing Clarion & Venango Cos, and by other lands, then east, then north by lands of John Lilly to the beginning, containing 1058 acres 32 perches, with houses, ... and appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Stephen Duncan & Catharine A. Duncan by their attorney John Duncan. Wit. Jacog Snyder. Recd. Jan. 8, 1841, from John C. Corbett, $600, /s/ John Duncan, attorney in fact, wit. Jacob Snyder. Ack. 8 Jan. 1841 before Geo. M. Gu?sly, J.P. Cumberland Co. PA. Recorded 3 April 1841. (FHL film 1,315,441 part 2)
 

Dauphin Co. PA Deeds from index (SLC 12/2008)
      M1-483: 10 Oct. 1800, William Power and wife Charlotte (X), yeoman, of town of Bethel, Dauphin Co. PA, to Thomas Duncan of the Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co., and William Wallace Esq. of Borough of Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA; 100 acres for £60. Wit. Michael Strors?, Jno. Weidman. (FHL film 21,266)
      N1-445: 5 June 1804, Thomas Duncan and wife Martha of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, to Thomas Huling of township of Greenwood in said Co., Esq., for £75, Island at the conflux of the Rivers Susquehanna and Juniata containing 22 acres. (chain of title not copied). Both signed. Wit. John Creagh. (FHL film 21,266)
      T1-302: 11 Dec. 1814, Thomas Duncan Esq. Atty at law in borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, to Michael Kapp of borough of Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. PA, dealer; that on 19 April 1803 the said Thomas Duncan entered into an article of agreement in writing with Andrew Lee and Richard Fulton wherein he was to convey to them an Island in the River Susquehanna opposit the plantation of George Larue in Dauphin County, and Andrew Lee having never paid the consideration money in the agreement, and Frederick Wottersberger? then high sheriff of Dauphin Co. by virtue of a (court order) on 9 May 1808 sold to Michael Kapp afsd by public vendue one moiety or equal undivided half part of the Island; now for payment of $118, Thomas Duncan deeds to Michael Kapp all Duncan's right to the said Island, being the moiety sold by the sheriff as the Estate of Andrew Lee, together with improvements thereon .... /s/ Thos. Duncan; wit. Jacob Hunsperger, Jno. Downey. Ack. at Harrisburg 11 Dec. 1813. Recorded 22 March 1814. (FHL film 21,269; SLC 2009)
      U1-175/176: Thomas Duncan & wife to Jacob Dubbs. In the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin Co. of May term 1814, No.102, an amicable action in partition was entered between Mochael Kapps? of one part and Mary Fulton widow & relict of Richard Fulton decd, Isabell Fulton, John William Fulton, Richard Fulton and Mary Wilson Fulton, minor children and legal representatives of Richard Fulton decd and whose joint guardians are Mary Fulton and Thomas Smith Esq. for a certain Island in the River Susquehanna opposite the mouth of Paxton Creek in Swatara township, Dauphin Co. containing about 10 acres more or less, the one equal undivided moiety whereof being the property of the plaintiff and the other one equal undivided moiety the property of the defendants and which they held together &c and in which action the said Island according to the acts in such case was by the sheriff at public vendue sold to Jacob Dubbs; NOW we Thomas Duncan of Carlisle and Martha his wife for $1 paid by said Jacob Dubbs, grant to the said Jacob Dubbs all our interest in the said Island. 8 May 1815. /s/ Thomas Duncan, Martha Duncan. Wit. John Deleway. Thomas Duncan and Martha his wife appeared in Cumberland Co. PA. Recorded May 11, 1815. (FHL film 21,270)
      B2-159/163: 1829, Honorable Thomas Duncan Esq. Exers to Stephen Duncan Esq. (blank day) March 1828, Martha Duncan Executrix and Edward S. Stiles and John D. Mahon Executors of the will of Thomas Duncan Esq. late of the City of Philadelphia deceased, to Stephen Duncan Esq. of last mentioned city, that the said Martha Duncan, Edward S. Stiles and John D. Mahon for seventeen thousand, one hundred and fifty six dollars and sixty five cents, ($17,156.65), paid, by the authority given them by the will of Thomas Duncan decd, grant to said Stephen Duncan all that messuage, plantation and tract of land situate at the junction of the Rivers Susquehanna and Juniatta in Halifax Township in Dauphin County known by the name of Duncan's Little Island containing 306 acres 59 perches neat measure, being the same Island called No.1 which per warrant dated 13 Oct. 1760 was with one other Island called No.2 on 10 and 11 December 1764 surveyed and accordingly returned on 7 April 1768 by indenture 30 April 1805 granted to John Reed the younger of the City of Philadelphia, who with Martha his wife on 28 January 1806 granted the said Island to the said Thomas Duncan Esquire by deed recorded at Harrisburg in Dauphin Co. in Book P page 375 &c; that Thomas Duncan afterwards made his will dated 7 June 1827 wherein, among other things, he directed the Island be disposed of as follows ... My Island bought of John Reed at the mouth of Juniatta I direct to be appraised by three persons to be selected by my executors, and if my son Stephen will accept of the same at the valuation then it is to be conveyed to him in fee simple, he securing the purchase money by mortgage, which is to be considered part of my residuary estate, (MAD's simplified language) ... if he refuses to take it, then it is to be sold by my executors ... his will made his wife the said Martha Duncan executrix his son Stephen Duncan and his sons in law Edward S. Stiles and John D. Mahon executors, ... will remaining at Carlisle in Cumberland Co. ... by agreement at Carlisle 11 Jan. 1828, they selected John Forster, Esquire of Borough of Harrisburg, William Clark of Dauphin Co., and Thomas Fisher of Cumberland Co. to value the premises, they reported 28 Feb. 1828 the land was worth $56 for each acre amounting to $17,156.65; that Stephen Duncan Esq. by agreement that date, ... accepted the valuation; deed the Island and its houses, outhouses, buildings, barns, etc. to the said Stephen Duncan Esquire; and the said Martha Duncan, Edward S. Stiles and John D. Mahon severally but not jointly ... /s/ Martha Duncan, Edward S. Stiles, John D. Mahon, executrix & executors of the estate of Thomas Duncan Esq.; wit. John Agneal?, Archibald Ramsey. Receipt for the $17,156.65. Edward S. Stiles and John D. Mahon ack. in Cumberland Co.; Martha Duncan ack. in City of Philadelphia, 26 March 1828. Recorded April 18, 1828. (FHL film 21,273)
 

Dauphin Co. PA Deeds (SLC 2/2009)
      F2-155/157: 27 November 1832, Thomas Chambers Esq. administrator de bonis non with the will annexed of the Hon. Thomas Duncan decd, to Isaac Updegrove of (blank) township, Dauphin Co. PA; that said Thomas Duncan by various conveyances had in his lifetime become seized of a tract of land in Susquehanna Twp., Dauphin Co. PA, on the bank of the Susquehanna River, by land of John Fox, land of John Zinn, land of heirs of Judge Carson, containing 100 acres, being part of a larger tract held by the late Judge Carson on warrant 24 Sept. 1736 and by him conveyed to Judge Duncan, who by will on 7 June 1827 which among other things specifically divided and authorized the sale of described tracts, and one tract was not specifically devised by the will, and by his will testator appointed Martha Duncan, Stephen Duncan, Edward J. Stiles and John D. Mahen the executors, recorded in Will Book F page 99, (MAD: mention orphan's Court, they settled their account as far as their administration) letters of administration of the unadministered part of the estate of said Thomas Duncan decd. were granted to said Thomas Chambers; NOW ... said Thomas Chambers per the will and for $3,100, deed to Isaac Updegrove, the above plantation and tract of land. /s/ Tho. Chambers. Wit. Jacob Mull, Abm. Blymeyer. Ack. Cumberland Co. PA. Rec. Oct. 30, 1832, Dauphin Co. (FHL film 21,275)
      H2-209/211: 16 April 1834, Thomas Chambers Esq. Administrator de bonis non with the will of Thomas Duncan decd. annexed, to Thomas Duncan and Benjamin Stiles Duncan children and Rebecca H. Duncan widow of Robert Callender Duncan decd; in consideration of a deed of conveyance of even date by Frederick Watts Esq. the guardian of the said Thomas Duncan and Benjamin Stiles Duncan conveying and vesting in the said Thomas Chambers Esq. Admr. de bonis non of Hon Thomas Duncan decd the title to two certain tracts of land in Newton and Southampton Townships in Cumberland Co. particularly described in said deed, hereby acknowledged by said Thomas Chambers Esq., has granted etc. to the said Thomas Duncan, Benjamin S. Duncan and Rebecca H. Duncan the Island at the junction of the Susquehanna and Juniata River in Dauphin Co. known by the name of "Reed's Island" containing 340 acres with all the buildings etc. This deed being now made per an Act of Assembly of PA passed on the petition of Rebecca H. Duncan, Thomas Chambers and Frederick Watts Esq. guardian of the said Thomas Duncan and Benjamin S. Duncan at the Session of 1833-4 to enable the petitioners to effect a compromise respecting the property described in the petition. /s/ Tho. Chambers. Wit. Lewis Denig. Received of Frederick Watts Esq. the conveyance of the two tracts of land in Southampton and Newton townships as the consideration for which this deed is made. /s/ Thos. Chambers, Wit. Lewis Denig. Thomas Chambers Esq. ack in Franklin Co. PA 23 April 1834. Rec. August 27, 1835. (FHL film 21,276)
 

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