Duncans in Erie Co. PA Land Records

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

Last revised November 21, 2010

ERIE CO. PA
LAND RECORDS
 

Erie Co. PA index to deeds, 1823-1946; Grantor index v.D 1823-1919; D_n on pg.13#3, 33#3, 43#3, etc. (FHL film 870,333; SLC 6/12/2008)
      Grantor to Grantee, Where Recorded, Docket, Vol.-Page; Date of Record, Month Day Year; Location
      Duncan, Archibald to W.P. Barton, F-262, Aug. 5, 1833, Agrt
      Duncan, Alexander ux to Joseph Lee, Q-206, Nov. 15, 1845, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Alexander to Isaac B. Stephens, T-262, 263; Aug. 18, 1848, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Alexander to Robert Sample, 2-172, Feb. 27, 1854, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Archibald to Joshua M. Young, 17-794, May 24, 1864, No Ea Bo
      Duncan, Andrew al to James Stewart, 30-548, May 9, 1868, Millcrk Tp
      Duncan, Catherine A. al to Margaret E.J. Biddle, 15-117, Aug. 27, 1861, Erie Co. &c
      Duncan, Elizabeth al to Robert Hampson Jr., N-565, May 25, 1842, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Elizabeth al to Saml. Kingsbury, N-566, May 25, 1842, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Elizabeth A. al to Almira Baker, 11-193, Apr. 29, 1859, Erie, release
      later not copied
      Duncan, Hugh ux to William D. Burdock, U-466, May 31, 1849, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, James ux to Thadeus Histed, B-338, Aug. 8, 1825, Erie Co.
      Duncan, James to John Malick, C-52, Jan. 23, 1828, Asgmt
      Duncan, James ux to John Malick, C-52, Jan. 23, 1828, -
      Duncan, Jonas to Edwin J. Kelso, T&S, A-49, April 11, 1828, Erie
      Duncan, James to George W. Laird, T&S, A-68, Dec. 13, 1828, Jillcrk Tp
      Duncan, James ux to Christian Stealey, D-198, June 23, 1830, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Jonas to Jacob Hights, J-35, March 30, 1836, Erie
      Duncan, Jane al to Henry Shontz, J-63, April 19, 1836, Erie
      Duncan, James J. ux to Leffert Hart, L-798, Dec. 8, 1840, Girard Bo
      Duncan, James ux to Robert Hampson Jr., N-565, May 25, 1842, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, James (Jr) ux to Samuel Kingsbury, N-566, May 25, 1842, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, James to Elijah Babbitt, Tr, B-113, June 10, 1844, Millcrk Tp
      Duncan, John J.M. al to Sidney Lawrence, T&S, B2-394, May 8, 1846, Erie
      Duncan, James al to S. Lawrence, T&S, B2-394, May 8, 1846, Erie
      Duncan, James to Elijah Babbitt, Tr, B-182, June 8, 1846, Hbrcrk
      Duncan, James to Elijah Babbitt, Tr, B-204, June 12, 1848, Erie
      Duncan, James to Elijah Babbitt, Tr, B-206, June 12, 1848, Erie
      Duncan, James J. al to L. Hart, T&S, B2-446-1/2, June 14, 1849, Girard -
      Duncan, James to Thomas A. Bemus, W-1055, Sept. 27, 1852, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, James to W.A. Galbraith, Shff, C-70, May 6, 1853, Erie
      Duncan, James ux to Archibald Duncan, W-1512, May 20, 1853, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, John J. to James Skinner, Shff, C-67, Feb. 10, 1854, Hbrcrk Tp
      Duncan, James to W.A. Galbraith, Shff, C-84, May 11, 1855, Millcrk Tp
      Duncan, James to R.T. Sterrett, Shff, C-91, Aug. 10, 1855, Erie
      Duncan, James Est. to James Duncan al, 5-227, March 4, 1856, Erie
      Duncan, James to Geo. W. Colton al, Tr, B-298, June 13, 1856, Erie
      Duncan, James to Geo. W. Colton al, Tr, B-302, June 13, 1856, Erie
      Duncan, James to Sidney C. Smith, 6-770, Sept. 26, 1857, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, James to T.B. Vincent, Shff, C-198, Oct. 2, 1857, Millcrk Tp. Release
      Duncan, James to T.B. Vincent, 8-398, Oct. 3, 1857, Millcrk Tp
      Duncan, James by Shff to Thos. B. Vincent, 8-399, Oct. 3, 1857, Millcrk Tp
      Duncan, John J. al to Almira Baker, 11-193, Apr. 29, 1859, Erie Release
      Duncan, John J. ux to Eveline W. Wilkins, 19-1052, Feb. 22, 1865, Erie
      Duncan, Jemima al to Geo. Lockwood, 25-514, Apr. 26, 1866, Amity Tp
      Duncan, John J. (or) I. al to Almira Baker, 27-465, Nov. 10, 1866, Erie
      Duncan, John al to Salmon Chamberlain, 43-48, Nov.9, 1871, LeBoeuf Tp
      Duncan, James to Thomas Porter, 93-69, June 15, 1888, No Ea Bo
      Duncan, James to R.T. Sterrett, Shff, I-106, June 2, 1890, Erie
      Duncan, James ux to Charley V. Duncan, 109-512, Dec. 2, 1893, Wash Tp
      Duncan, James to Nathaniel Breading, 119-690, Oct. 5, 1896, Erie
      Duncan, James to James Blackwood, 125-754, Apr. 19, 1899, Millcrk Tp
      Duncan, James by Treas to George W. Laird, 125-756, Apr. 19, 1899, Millcrk Tp
      Duncan, James W. al to Willis W. Sherwood, 127-280, July 18, 1899, Wash Tp
      quit on J names
      Duncan, Lucinda (L) al to Joseph E. Lee, Q-206, Nov. 15, 1845, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Maria al to James Trimble, B-526, Nov. 4, 1826, Erie
      Duncan, Nancy al to Thaddeus Histed, B-338, Aug. 8, 1825, Erie Co
      Duncan, Nancy al to John Melick, C-52, Jan. 23, 1828, --
      Duncan, Nancy al to Christian Stealey, D-198, June 23, 1830, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Nancy al to Archibald Duncan, W-1512, May 20, 1853, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Nancy al to George Oxer, 70-601, Feb. 11, 1882, Millcrk
      Duncan, Nola al to James Berry ux, 180-253, Oct. 3, 1910, Albion
      Duncan, Rachel al to Wm. D. Burdock, U-466, May 31, 1849, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Samuel to Wm. Hurley, J-2, Mar. 24, 1823, Erie Agr
      Duncan, Samuel to Jason Hatch, F-447, Feb. 4, 1834, Erie Co.
      Duncan, Samuel ux to Henry Shontz, J-63, Apr. 19, 1836, Erie
      Duncan, Sophia C. al to Leffert Hart, L-798, Dec. 8, 1840, Girard B
      Duncan, Stephen ux to Margaret E.J. Biddell al, 15-117, Aug. 27, 1861, Erie Co
      Duncan, Sarah al to S.G. Sherman, 80-477, Nov. 11, 1884, Elk Crk
      Duncan, Samuel A. to Elijah Crow, 82-498, Sept. 24, 1885, Watfd Tp
      Duncan, Samuel to Wm. Osborn al, Shff, H-413, May 12, 1887, Wash Tp
      Duncan, Samuel A. al to Russell H. Buckley ux, 92-588, Feb. 25, 1889, Watfd Tp
      Duncan, William ux to James Trimble, B-526, Nov. 4, 1826, Er
      Duncan, William ux to Geo. Lockwood, 25-514, Apr. 26, 1866, Am
      Duncan, William al to J.A. Hill, 31-781, Sept. 28, 1868, Am
      Duncan, W. Butler Trus. al to Atlantic & Great Western R R Co., 43-25, Oct. 31, 1871, Asgmt
      Duncan, William Est to Herbert N. Maynard, 62-766, June 21, 1879, Am
      Duncan, William ux to Letitia Austin, 96-65, Dec. 11, 1889, Fai
      Duncan, Wm. to William T. Duncan, 159-726, Aug. 25, 1906, Fai
 

Erie Co. PA index to deeds, 1823-1946; Grantee index v.C-D 1823-1919 (FHL film 870,348; SLC 6/12/2008)
      Grantee from Grantor, Recorded Vol.-Page; Date of Record, Month Day Year; Location
      Duncan, Alexander from Friend Johnson ux, C-509, Aug. 10, 1829, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Archibald from W.P. Barton, F-262, Aug.5 1833, Asgmt
      Duncan, Alexander from Perrin Ross ux, R-127, Nov. 15, 1845, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Alexander from Robert Bowne Est., R-197, Feb. 7, 1846, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Alexander from William Durand ux, T-621, Feb. 1, 1850, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Archibald from Harry Ross ux, W-1333, Feb. 26, 1853, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Archibald from James Duncan ux, W-1512, May 20, 1853, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Archibald from James Brawley ux, 9-1081, Dec. 30, 1859, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Andrew from Wm. Bechter ux, 38-162, Apr. 9, 1870, Millcrk
      Duncan, Abner L. from Mary A. Gillespie, 50-168, March 24, 1874, Edinbor
      Duncan, Andrew from Joseph H. Williams ux, 53-704, Sept. 2, 1875, Fairy Tp
      Duncan, Andrew from Wm. Nicholson al, 53-705, Sept. 2, 1875, Millcrk
      Duncan, Andrew from Thomas Astley ux, 54-656, Sept. 2, 1875, Erie Co
      Duncan, Andrew from John Dougherty ux, 54-658, Sept. 2, 1875, Millcrk
      Duncan, Andrew from G. Sanford al, 60-663, Apr. 30, 1878, Fairv T
      Duncan, Alberta from J.N. True ux, 83-568, Sept. 12, 1885, Watfd T
      Duncan, Abner L. from Aaron Fell ux, 82-564, Oct. 14, 1885, Elk Crk
      Duncan, Archibald from Pamelia A. Hill all, 85-470, Apr. 5, 1886, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Archibald from Ralph H. Hall al, 88-683, Dec. 9, 1887, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Hugh from Thomas R. Crocker ux, B-772, July 26, 1827, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, Jonas from Ira Glazier, T&S, A-24, Aug. 7, 1824, McKean Tp
      Duncan, James from Ira Glazier, T&S, A-24, Aug. 7, 1824, McKean Tp
      Duncan, Jonas from Adolphus Abbey, T&S, A-40, Nov. 3, 1826, Erie
      Duncan, Jonas from Adolphus Abbey, T&S, A-41, Nov. 3, 1826, Erie
      Duncan, James from Penn Pop Co., C-51, Jan. 23, 1828, Erie Co.
      Duncan, James from Thomas Astley ux, C-404, March 14, 1829, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, James from Hannah Murray, C-405, March 14, 1829, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, James from James Cook, T&S, A-262, Aug. 8, 1834, Erie
      Duncan, James from George Selden ux, J-546, May 3, 1838, Hbrcrk Tp
      Duncan, James Jr. from Rebecca Fellows, M-112, Apr. 22, 1839, Hbrcrk Tp
      Duncan, James J. al from Chauncy Rogers Est, M-524, Aug. 4, 1840, Girard
      Duncan, James (Jr.) from Edwin Bowen ux, N-219, July 14, 1841, Hbrcrk Tp
      Duncan, James from Robert Cochran al, T&S, B2-172, Nov. 5, 1841, Erie
      Duncan, James from Robert Bowne Est., 3-444, June 23, 1855, Millcrk Tp
      Duncan, James al from James Duncan Est, 5-227, March 4, 1856, Erie
      Duncan, John J.M. al from James Duncan Est., 5-227, March 4, 1856, Erie
      Duncan, James from Stillman M. Belnap ux, 6-206, Nov. 29, 1856, No Ea Bo
      Duncan, James from Eliza S. Bemus al, Shff, C-162, Feb. 6, 1857, No Ea Tp
      Duncan, James from Henry Mayo ux, 38-179, Apr. 13, 1870, Wash Tp
      Duncan, James from George Lander ux, 53-451, June 16, 1875, Wash
      Duncan, James W. from Joseph B. Lander ux, 83-18, Apr. 6, 1885, Wash Tp
      Duncan, James from David Miller, 97-249, Dec. 20, 1889, Erie
      Duncan, James from Charles V. Duncan, 149-450, Apr. 23, 1904, Wash Tp
      Duncan, Samuel from Wm. Hurley, J-2, March 24, 1823, Erie Agrt
      Duncan, Samuel from H.D. Purcell, F-446, Feb. 4, 1834, Union Tp
      Duncan, Samuel from Spencer Baker Est, I-217, April 19, 1836, Erie
      Duncan, Samuel from Spencer Baker Est, I-219, April 19, 1836, Erie
      Duncan, Samuel from A. Spear al, I-222, April 19, 1836, Millcrk Tp
      Duncan, Stephen from W.A. Irvine, Shff, C-131, May 20, 1856, Millcrk Tp
      Duncan, Stephen from W.A. Irvine, Shff, C-146, May 21, 1856, Millcrk Tp
      Duncan, Stephen from J.B. Alexander ux, 11-18, Jan. 31, 1859, Erie &c
      Duncan, Stephen from R.T. Sterrett ux, 78-552, March 1, 1884, Erie Release
      Duncan, Stephen from Wm. A. Irvine, 80-382, Oct. 10, 1884, Erie
      Duncan, William al from Truman Stewart ux, 22-186, Apr. 8, 1865, Amity Tp
      Duncan, William from Truman Stewart ux, 22-727, July 14, 1865, Amity Tp
      Duncan, William from J.D. Thompson ux, 26-197, Sept. 4, 1866, Amity Tp
      later not copied
      Did not copy Duncombe
 

Erie Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/10/2010)
      B-338/339: 24 June 1816, James Duncan and wife Nancy of Northeast Twp. in Erie Co. PA, to Thaddeus Histed of same, that John Field, William Crammond and James Gibson by their atty Judah Cott by deed 7 Jan. 1809 conveyed to said James Duncan a tract bounded beg. at NW corner at a post, then ... by land of the Population Company, ... by said tract of 400 acres, then North by lands of the said Population Company, to the beg., containing 200 acres and 90 perches, being the north end of a larger tract surveyed principally on warrant running in the name of Sally Wallacy and pattented by Comr. of PA to John Field, William Bramond and James Gibson in trust for the shareholders of the said PA Population Company, being the 5th tract from the York state line and the 3rd from the Shore of Lake Erie; now this indenture, James Duncan and wife Nancy for $800, deed to Thaddeus Histed, 100 acres of the above tract surveyed of the south end of the above 200 acres, bounded, beg. SE corner. /s/ James Duncan, Nancy Duncan. Wit. Tho. Robinson. Recorded in Deed Book D, Vol.4, pg.93 & 94, 7 Aug. 1816. Recorded 8 Aug. 1825. (MAD: does not say "New" York state line) (FHL film 870,357; SLC 9/10/2010)
      B-526: 2 March 1801, William Duncan late of the City of Philadelphia now of the Borough of Lancaster in Lancaster Co. PA, Esq., and wife Maria, for $60?, sell to James Trimble of said Borough, Senior? (Scrivenor?), lots of ground in town of Erie at Presgisle in Erie Co. PA, that is, two of the said lots number 3303 and 3306 being in the first division of the said Town on Front Street fronting Presqisle Bay at the distance of 82 feet 6 inches from the NE sides of Holland Street, containing in breath both together on front street 160 feet, that is, 82 feet 6 inches one lot and in length or depth 165 feet to the lot numbered 330(in fold) and 3305 bounded by said Front Street, and by the lots numbered 3302, 33??, 3305 and 3307, and the other two of the said lots numbered 3305 and 3308 in the same division at the corner of Second Street and Holland Street, containing in front both together on Second Street 165 feet, that is to say 82 feet 6 inches in each lot, and in length or depth along Holland Street from Second Street to lots No. 3306 and 3307 165 feet, bounded by Second Street by Holland Street and by lots No. 3304, 3306, and 3307, being the same lots by two patents 28 Feb. 1801 to said William Duncan. /s/ Wm. Duncan, Maria Duncan. Wit. William Birrell, Benjamin Rogers. Statement 9 May 1801 by witnesses. Recorded 4 Nov. 1826. (FHL film 870,357; SLC 9/10/2010)
      C-50/55: 7 Jan. 1809, John Field, William Cramond and James Gibson, Trustees of the PA Population Company, Judah Cott of Borough of Erie in Erie Co. PA their attorney, per letters of attorney 18 March 1808, to James Duncan of Township of North East in Erie Co. PA, that James Duncan, assignee of Abiathed? Crane on 10 Nov. 1797 agreed with the President of the said Company for the purchase of a tract of land in Erie Co. PA on waters of Sixteen Mile Creek in Township afsd, bounded beg. at NW corner of the tract, then .. by land of the Population Company ... then by the residue of the tract of 400 acres, then by land of said Population Company, to the place of beginning, containing 200 acres and 30 perches, being the north end of a larger tract surveyed principally on a warrant running in the name of Sally Wallary and patented by PA to John Field, William Cramond and James Gibbon in trust for the share holders of the said Population Company, being the 5th tract from the New York State line and the third from the shore of Lake Erie, and within one month from said 10th Nov. to erect a home fit for the habitation of man and to reside or cause a family to reside there and to clear and fence at least 8 acres of the land, all of which James Duncan alledges he has done, in consideration of which and of the purchase money, to wit, $100, they grant to said James Duncan the premises. /s/ John Field, William Cramond, James Gibson, by their attorney Judah Cott. Recorded Deed Book B Vol.2 pgs.252 & 253 on 10 May 1813. For the sum of $40 I sign over all my right and claim to the within deed to John Malick except 100 acres, 8 Feb. 1817, /s/ Jas. Duncan, wit. Alexander Sillyman, John Sillyman. Appeared James Duncan 30 March 1822 before Thos. Forster Junr, JP. Recorded Deed Book F pages 168, 169 & 170 on 30 March 1822. Recorded 23 Jan. 1828. (FHL film 870,358; SLC 9/10/2010)
      C-52/54: 4 May 1813, James Duncan and wife Nancy Duncan of North East Township, Erie Co. PA, to John Melick of same; that John Field, William Cramond and James Gibson by their attorney Judah Cott on 7 Jan. 1809 conveyed to James Duncan a tract of and adj. East by land of the Population Company, (more not copied), containing 200 acres and 90 perches, being the north end of a larger tract (more not copied), being the 5th tract from the York State line and the third from the shore of Lake Erie, now James Duncan and wife Nancy for $300 sell to John Melick 100 acres of the above land surveyed on the north end. /s/ Jas. Duncan, Nancy Duncan. Wit. Frances Brawley, Henry Taylor. Recorded in Deed Book B Vol.2? pages 253 & 254, 10 May 1813. Recorded 23 Jan. 1828. (FHL film 870,358; SLC 9/10/2010)
      F-261/263: Recorded 5 Aug. 1833. Articles of Agreement 23 Oct?. 1829, ?bert H. Bowne and John L. Bowne exceptors to the estate of Robert Bowne of city of New York, decd, by Judah Colt their attorney, and John Stirling of North Cust, Northeast Township, Erie Co. PA, parties of first part by 1 March 1834 will convey to party of second part or his heirs or assigns, parcel of land, being part of tract 171 (edges or center missing), 5 acres. Assignment by John C. Sterling to James Crosgrove, 18 May 1831, for $21. For $100, assigned by James Crosgrove to Westcum? P. Barton, 13 April 1833, wit. John H. Brown. For $100, assigned by W.P. Barton to Archibald Duncan, 30 April 1833, wit. John H. Brown. Agreement by Archibald Duncan that if W.P. Barton refund the $100, he will return the article which is to be 1 Feb. next, on day & date above written. Appeared John R. Brown of Northeast before JP, that said Brown was subscribing witness, Aug. 2, 1833. (FHL film 870,350; SLC 9/10/2010)
      L-798: 30 Nov. 1840, James J. Duncan and wife Sophia of Guard in Erie Co. PA, for $800, quit claim to Leffert Hart, a parcel of ground in the East Village of Guard, bounded, beg. at a post on the North side of the Ridge Road, it being the SE corner of land owned by the heirs of David A. Clark, then N 34 deg. W along the easter bounds of said Clarks land ... to a post on the old pat. line, then ... to the place of beginning, containing 94 and 3/10 perches of land and is the same lot deeded to the said James J. Duncan and Leffert Hart by Levin? Drury and Mary Rogers on 7 Dec. 1839. /s/ J.J. Duncan, Sophia C. Duncan. Wit. Theodore Ryman, James C. Marshall. Recorded Dec. 5, 1840. (FHL film 870,362; SLC 9/10/2010)
      N-565/566: 8 April 1842, James Duncan of Erie, Erie Co. PA, and wife Elisabeth, to Robert Hampson Jr. of North East Township, co. & state afsd, for $121.75, land in North East Township, beg. at NW corner of said lands in the ?? of the two roads, one leading northerly and southerly and the other easterly and westerly, and running north ... to the begin., containing 12 acres and 28 perches, being land deeded by Rebecca Fellows to James Duncan Jr. and recorded 22 April 1839. /s/ James Duncan, Elisabeth Duncan. Wit. James C. Marshall, Carson Graham. James and Elisabeth Duncan appeared 4 May 1842. Recorded May 25, 1842. (FHL film 870,363; SLC 9/10/2010)
      N-566/567: 7 April 1842, James Duncan of Erie, Erie Co. PA, and wife Elisabeth, to Samuel Kingsbury of Northeast Township, county & state afsd, for $378.25, sell land in the Township of North East afsd bounded, beg. at NE corner of said land in the centre of the two roads, one leading northerly and southerly, and the other easterly and westerly, and running south ... in the center of the road ... to the beginning, containing 37 acres and 132 perches, being lands deeded by Rebecca Fellows to James Duncan Jr. and recorded 22 April 1839. /s/ James Duncan, Elisabeth Duncan. Wit. James C. Marshall, Carson Graham. James and Elisabeth Duncan appeared 4 May 1842. Recorded May 25, 1842. (FHL film 870,363; SLC 9/10/2010)
      Q-206: 14 Nov. 1845, Alexander Duncan and wife Lucinda Duncan of North East Township, Erie Co. PA, to Joseph E. Lee of same, for $1000 (Ten hundred dollars), sell parcel of land beg. at NW corner of the lot at a post, then N ... to the beg., containing 20 acres, being part of lands assigned to said grantor by the grantee of his Contract? Mache de No.151 & 154, also another parcel bounded, beg. at SE angle of said lot at a post, then South ... by lands above mentioned ... by lands claimed by William Durand, then ... by lands claimed by the now Wilder R. Merck, to the beg., containing 25 acres more or less, it being part of Lot No.171, both the above tracts in Township of North East in County of Erie, PA. /s/ Alexr. Duncan, Lucinda L. Duncan. Wit. D.A. Curtis, S.H. Curtis. Recorded Nov. 15, 1845. (FHL film 870,365; SLC 9/10/2010)
      W-512: 27 Aug. 1842, James Duncan of Township of North East in Erie Co. PA and Nancy his wife, to Archibald Duncan of Co. & State afsd, for $3,000, sell parcel of land in Township of North East in Co. & State afsd, described as a part of tract number 167 and bounded, beg. at the SW corner at a post, then by tract No.151 South ... then by part of the same tract north ... then by the residue of the same tract ... then by tract No.166 South to the beg., containing 140 acres. /s/ James Duncan. Wit. William Griffith, Benjn. Histed. James Duncan appeared 9 May 1853. Recorded May 25, 1853. (FHL film 870,369; SLC 9/10/2010)
 

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