Duncan research files of
Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson
the Genealogy Bug
Last revised November 26, 2000
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Tennessee Land Grants Index (FHL film 1,002,730)
Copied all Duncan, Dunkin, etc. (no Duncomb) through 1849; did not copy later index. Film consists of small index cards for each grant; some grants are repeated if they appear in two books.
Name, Grant #, Acres, Date, County, Book & Page, District (Actual grant books are in series by District, then book volume & page)
John Duncan & George Daugherty, 9692, 100a, 11/23/1824, Jefferson, 9-793, East
John Dunkin, 5025, 23a, 4/8/1817, Jefferson, 4-571, East
John Dunkin, 9568, 160a, 10/18/1824, Jefferson, 9-827, East
John Dunkin & James Sutton, 17315, 13a, 2/7/1832, Jefferson, 17-204, East
John H. Duncan, 25685, 432a, 12/3/1846, Jefferson, 27-13, East
Jefferson Co. TN Land Entries 1824-1866 (FHL film 968,339; from Vivian Biddle, 9/1983)
Pg.101: No. 460. Joel Duncan enters 125 acres of land as general entry, situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Tennessee North of Nolachucky River, Beginning at a small chestnut at or near McGais? corner, thence running various courses according to law for complement. January 2nd, 1826. /s/ Joel Duncan.
Pg.440: No. 636. Joel Duncan enters 75 acres of land on the north side of French broad river in the County of Jefferson State of Tennessee, Beginning at Bransons corner at an Elm, running thence westwardly with his line and various courses for complement according to law. January 18, 1826. /s/ Joel Duncan.
East TN Land Grants
17-204: 7 Feb. 1832, Grant #17515 to James Sutton and John Dunkin, Jefferson Co., Entry #991 on 5 Aug. 1830, 13a on French Broad River below said Sutton's mill, lower point, Hugh Henry's Island, surveyed 5 Aug. 1830. (FHL film 1,012,808)
Jefferson Co. TN Deed Indexes 1792-1929 (grantor index on FHL film 968,316; grantee index on FHL film 968,317)
(FBR = French Broad River)
L-14: John Duncan to Mathew McFarland, near Dandridge, 1813
L-21: John Duncan from John E. Taylor, lot near Dandridge, 1811
N-40: John Duncan from Josiah Leath, 210a N. FBR, 1815
N-176: John Duncan from Josiah Leath, 56a N. FBR, 1816
R-270: John Duncan from Hugh Henry, B/S, slave, 1826
R-302: John Duncan to Benjamin Henry et al, 478a Jeff & Sev. Co., 1825
R-308: John Duncan from George Doherty Jr., 63a N. of FBR, 1828
S-25: John Duncan from Silas George, 50a Island FBR, 1830
S-28: John Duncan from Neely McGuire, 95a McGuire's Creek, 1817
S-320: John Duncan from Joseph Burchfiel, 50a McGuire's Creek, 1828
S-456: John Duncan from Jeremiah Mathews, 1833
S-457: John Duncan to Hugh Henry, 72-1/2a S. FBR, McGuire's Creek, 1831
S-458: John Duncan to Hugh Henry, 50a N. FBR, 1831
T-163: John Duncan from Roper & Suttive, 1833
T-382: Jane Duncan to Jane Hoslet, QCD, 1835
T-383: Jane Duncan to Callaway Hodges, 1835
T-395: John Duncan from heirs of Joseph McCullah, 1835
T-400: John Duncan est. to Samuel Evans, 100a PA, 1834
T-529: John and John H. Duncan to Robert Moore, 1836
U-19: John Duncan to Jane Duncan, int. in est., 1834
U-19: Jane Duncan from Abraham & Eleanor Childers, P/A, int. in est., 1834
U-29: John Duncan to James Laurence, 160a Leeths Br., 1837
U-160: Joel Duncan from Philip Ivey, 191a S. Holston River, 1836
V-12: John B. Duncan to Samuel A. Evans, P/A, 1839
V-14: John B. Duncan to Benjamin Jeanway, 100a, 1839
W-75/6: John F. Dunkin from Hugh Henry, 1839
W-135: John Dunkin from Ebenezer Leath, 1841
X-197: John F. Dunkin from John Clandenen, 1842
X-301: John F. Dunkin from heirs of John Clendenen, 1842
Z-158: Charles Duncan to John Milligan, 1844, 159a in 2 tracts Sinking Creek
Z-182: Joel Duncan from John Grubb, 100a Holston River or Happy or Panther Creek, 1842
Z-279: John H. Dunkin from John Clendenen, 1845
1-205: John H. Dunkin from Loftis P. Henry, 1846
1-318: John H. Duncan to George Hinkle, 1847
1-380: John Duncan to John H. Duncan, 50a FBR, 1848
1-488: John Dunkin from George Doherty, 1830
1-534: Isaac A. Duncan from John & Pleasant W. Clendenen, tract, 1848
1-573: John H. Dunkin to Eli Fox, transf., 1848
1-574: Isaac A. Duncan to Eli Fox, transf, 1848
2-153: John H. Duncan to Isaac A. Duncan, 1849
2-273: J.H. Duncan from Richard Wilson & ux, 666a FBR Dist. 2, 1849
2-421: John Duncan to Nancy Riley, 40a FBR, 1843
3-331: Isaac A. and John Dunkin to John H. Dunkin, 600a Dist. 1, 1853
(later deeds indexed for Isaac A. Duncan but not copied)
Jefferson Co. TN Deeds
L-14: 29 June 1813, John (X) Duncan to Mathew McFarland, both Jefferson Co. TN, $20, 1/2 acre adj. town of Dandrige. Wit. Charles F. Keith, Thomas Cate. (FHL film 968,320)
L-21: 10 Dec. 1811, John E. Taylor to John Duncan, $75, 1/2 acre adj. town of Dandridge. Wit. John Hill, James Ellis. (FHL film 968,320)
N-40: (blank day and month) 1815, title bond, Jonah Leeth to John Duncan, both Jefferson Co. TN, $500, 210 acres, part of 640 acre grant to Leeth, N. side French Broad River, adj. John Henry. Wit. Silas Henry, Joseph Roper. Reg. 1 Sept. 1815. (FHL film 968,320)
N-176: 16 Jan. 1816, Josiah Leath to John Dunken, both Jefferson Co. TN, $200, 56 acres adj. corner #3 of James Leaths. No wit. (FHL film 968,320)
R-270: 20 June 1826, Hugh Henry to John Dunkin, $550, bill of sale for slave. Wit. Hugh Henry Jr., Loftus Henry. (FHL film 968,322)
R-302: 28 May 1825, Silas Henry and John Dunkin of Jefferson Co. TN to Benjamin Henry of Sevier Co. and John Henry of Jefferson Co., $1200, 2/3 to Benjamin Henry and 1/3 to John Henry, 478 acres in counties of Jefferson and Sevier on N. side French Broad River adj. Gant's line, Kerrs tract, stake in graveyard fence, Ezekiel Lannings line. (no indication of signature by mark). Wit. Benjamin Gant, Loftus Henry. (FHL film 968,322)
R-308: 15 April 1828, George Doherty Jr. to John Dunkin, both Jefferson Co. TN, $180, 53 acres on N. side French Broad River, adj. Leath's old survey, John Henry's corner. Wit. C.M. Goodlin, Silas Henry. (FHL film 968,322)
S-25: 8 June 1830, Silas George to John Duncan, $1000, 50 acres on upper end of George's Island in French Broad River. No wit. (FHL film 968,322)
S-28: 24 June 1817, Neely McGuire to John Dunkin and Silas Henry, $800, 95 acres S. side French Broad River, on McGuire's Creek, adj. Neely McGuire and Joseph Birchfield, George McGuire's line. Wit. William Doherty, George McGuire. (FHL film 968,322)
S-320: 16 Feb. 1828, Joseph Burchfield to John Dunkin & Silas Henry, all Jefferson Co. TN, $6 (sic), 50 acres on McGuire's Creek, adj. upper end of Dunkin's & Henry's land adj. Burchfield. Wit. Abel (X) McCarter, Benjamin (X) Parrott. (FHL film 968,322)
S-456: 30 Jan. 1833, George Doherty Jr. & Jeremiah Matthews to John Dunkin, all Jefferson Co., $950, 115 acres N. side French Broad River on Leath's Branch, adj. James Laurence's line, Jacob Black. Wit. John Doherty, Loftus Henry. (FHL film 968,322)
S-457: 10 March 1831, John Dunkin to Hugh Henry, both Jefferson Co., $550, 1/2 of his undivided interest in 145 acres S. of French Broad River, grant to Neely McGuire, known as part of McGuire's tract, adj. Joseph Burchfield, Charles Lindsey, 95 acres; the other tract or moiety adj. S. side of aforesaid McGuire's Creek, adj. Joseph Burchfield's land, 50 acres. Wit. Silas Henry, Jeremiah Leeth. (FHL film 968,322)
S-458: 21 Dec. 1831, John Dunkin to Hugh Henry, both Jefferson Co., 1/2 of 100 acre tract entered by George Doherty and John Dunkin jointly in the occupant entry, 50 acres N. of French Broad River, adj. Hugh Henry Sr.'s 77 acre survey. Wit. Silas Henry, Jeremiah Leeth. (FHL film 968,322)
S-459: 23 Nov. 1824, TN Grant #9692, entry #64 dated 5 April 1824 to George Doherty and John Duncan jointly, 100 acres on N. side French Broad River, beg. Duncan's old corner, Doherty's corner, H. Henry's 77 acre survey. (FHL film 968,322)
T-163: 1 Oct. 1833, Joseph Roper and James Suttive to John Duncan, all Jefferson Co. TN, $700, two tracts on French Broad River, (1) 16-1/2 acres on N. side French Broad River, along Hugh Henry's line; (2) 100 acres N. of French Broad River opposite George's Island, line of Suttive & Roper. Wit. P.J.G. Lea, Robt. H. Hand, Joseph Gaul, Cheny Moore. (FHL film 968,323)
T-292: 7 Nov. 1834, Saml. Evans and Martha McCullah to Callaway Hodges, $80, no acres, land with Duncan's line, near Jane Duncan's, said Martha McCulloh's line, Henry Dick's line. Wit. Welcome Hodges, A.K. Meek, James A. Thornton. (FHL film 968,323)
T-382: 6 Feb. 1835, Jane Duncan, Margaret Evans, Saml. Evans and Martha McCullah (by their attorney Samuel Evans), all heirs at law of estate of Joseph McCullah Jr. decd, quit claim to the heirs of Joseph McCullah, Jane Kaliast, land in line of old tract which said McCullah Sr. lived on at his death, McCullah orig. corner, land 62 poles x 62 poles (no acreage). Wit. Samuel A. Evans, Matilda J. Evans. Rec. on oath of wit. (FHL film 968,323)
T-383: 24 Aug. 1835, Moses (+) Childers and Jane Duncan to Calloway Hodges, all Jefferson Co. TN, $84, all the title we have to an undivided tract of land joining the lands of Calloway Hodges and others, the interest that we have to convey is the part that we are entitled to as heirs at law to the estate of Martha McCullah decd late of Jeff. Co. Wit. Wm. Brazellan?, William? Hodges, Robert Aventy, Charles B. Hodges. Moses Childers ack. in court; Robert Averty & Charles B. Hodges "are" acquainted with Jane Duncan. (FHL film 968,323)
T-391: 5 Feb. 1835, Samuel Evans of Jackson Co. AL, attorney for heirs of Joseph McCulloh Junior decd, to Callaway Hodges of Jefferson Co. TN, $25, part of grant to Joseph McCulloh Sr. decd. /s/ Nancy McCullah by attorney Samuel Evans. (FHL film 968,323)
T-395: 7 Feb. 1835, Margaret Evans and Nancy McCullah by Saml. Evans their attorney, and Benjamin C. Haslet by Saml Evans Jr. his attorney, Martha McCullah and Saml. Evans, all heirs at law of Joseph McCullah Senr. decd, quit claim land sold to John Duncan decd by said McCullah decd, part of the place that said McCullah lived on at his death (no acreage). Wit. Saml. A. Evans, Matilda J. Evans. Reg. on oath of wit. (FHL film 968,323)
T-400: 13 Sept. 1834, Benjamin C. Haslet of Tallidega Co. AL, power of attorney to Saml. Evans of Jefferson Co. TN, to make a deed to the heirs of John Duncan decd. for 100 acres of land that Joseph McCullah Senr. decd sold to said John Duncan decd. Wit. Saml. A. Evans, Eleaner L. Evans. (FHL film 968,323)
T-529: 25 May 1836, John H. Duncan and John Duncan to Robert Moore, all Jefferson Co. TN, $182, 130 acres adj. lands of Nicholas H. Davis and others. Wit. Hugh Low, Loftis Henry. (FHL film 968,323)
U-19: 27 Nov. 1834, Abraham Childers and wife Elener (+) formerly Elenor Duncan, John Lutterell and wife Margaret (+) formerly Margaret Duncan, all of Morgan Co. IL, reposing special trust and confidence in Jane Duncan of Jefferson Co. TN, power of attorney to sell all our right as heirs and legatees of John Duncan decd. late of Jefferson Co. TN to land in Jefferson Co. TN and on which our said attorney now lives; to sell such real or personal estate of aforesaid John Duncan decd. Reg. in Morgan Co. IL. (FHL film 968,323)
U-20: 6 Jan. 1835, Jane Duncan, Robert C. Miller and wife Martha, James McBride and wife Nancy, Josiah Dodd and wife Elizabeth, Abraham Childers and wife Ellenor, and John Luttrell and wife Margaret, Abraham Childers and John Luttrell by their attorney Jane Duncan, for $500, to Benjamin January, 100 acres in Jefferson Co. TN, part of a tract of land formerly belonging to estate of Joseph McCullah decd, adj. Henry Dicks corner. Wit. Alexander Douglass, Saml. Evans. Rec. in Jefferson Co. TN on oath of wit. (FHL film 968,323)
U-29: 31 Jan. 1837, John Duncan to James Laurence, both Jefferson Co. TN, $320, absolute purchase of the inheritance in fee simple of ... 160 acres on Leeths Branch, adj. H. Vandykes corner, Moore's corner, Witt's corner, a tract the said John Duncan was granted by entry #9568 on 5 April 1824. Wit. George W. Lawrence, George McCracken?. (FHL film 968,323)
U-88: 27 March 1837, Samuel Evans to Calloway Hodges, both Jefferson Co. TN, $388, land, being a part of the tract of land formerly belonging to Martha McCullah decd (erased) the shares or interests of the following heirs of the afsd Martha McCullough decd, viz, Margaret Evans, Benjamin Haselet and his heirs their shares, they being the heirs of Martha McCollah decd, also Joseph King and Robert McDaniel shares, all being lawful heirs of said Martha McCollah Estate, also three shares of the heirs of Joseph McCollah Jr. decd, to the land (desc. not copied) of 75 acres more or less; wit. Joseph D. Hodges, Alexander Douglas. (FHL film 968,323; no other pertinent deeds found for Samuel Evans)
U-160: 19 Dec. 1836, Philip Ivey to Joel Dunkin, both Jefferson Co. TN, $500, 191 acres S. side Holstein River, adj. Samuel West, William Chrishman's corner. Wit. Jos. B.M. Reese, Jos. Newman. (FHL film 968,323)
V-12: 17 July 1839, John B. Dunkin of Morgan Co. IL, seized and possessed of 1/7 part of land in Jefferson Co. now or later in occupation of Benjamin January, appoint Samuel A. Evans of Jefferson Co. TN to sell said 1/7 part. Rec. in Morgan Co. IL. (FHL film 968,324)
V-14: 2 Sept. 1839, John B. Duncan to Benjamin Jeanway, $85, all my right in and to a certain tract of land, being 1/7 part thereof, being a part of a tract formerly belonging to the estate of Joseph McCallougs dec'd, corner Henry Dicks, 100 acres. Signed by S.A. Evans, attorney. Wit. Andrew McCuistin, Jno. R. Branner. (FHL film 968,324)
W-75: 27 July 1839, Hugh (+) Henry Senr. to John H. Dunkin, both Jefferson Co. TN, $200, slave; wit. John Russell, Loftus E. Henry. (FHL film 968,324)
W-76: 27 July 1839, Hugh (+) Henry to John Dunkin, both Jefferson Co. TN, $1000, slaves; wit. John H. Dunkin, Loftus E. Henry. (FHL film 968,324)
W-135: 18 Jan. 1841, Ebenezer (+) Leath to John Dunkin, both Jefferson Co., $1100, 90 acres N. of French Broad River on Leeth's branch, adj. Ebenezer Leeth & Joseph Leeth, adj. lands John Dunkin bought of George Doherty and Jeremiah Mathers?, George Hinkel's line. Wit. James F. Vickmans?, James Fuller. (FHL film 968,324)
W-485: 28 Aug. 1835, Margaret Evans of Jackson Co. AL, an heir of estate of Martha McCullah decd, formerly of Jefferson Co. TN, appoint Daniel Meek of Jefferson Co. TN as attorney to sell all my interest in lands to Samuel Evans of Jefferson Co. TN. Cert. before Saml. Evans, JP of Jackson Co. AL. (FHL film 968,324)
W-566: 3 Feb. 1842, Daniel Haun to William Miller and Charles Dunkin, all Jefferson Co. TN, $800, land on Sinking Creek; part of three different grants by NC to Robert McFarland Sr. #5414; 150 acres; the second grant to Reed #13615 159 acres: in all ??. Wit. James M. Nicholson, James Fulton. (FHL film 968,324)
X-197: 6 Oct. 1842, John Clandenen to John H. Dunkin, $150, personal property; wit. Nelson (+) Riley, John Dunkin. (FHL film 968,324)
X-301: 10 Oct. 1842, A.W.T. Clendenen, heir of John Clendenen decd, to John H. Dunkin, both Jefferson Co. TN, $225, undivided interest in lands devised to A.W.T. Clendenen, John, James and Pleasant W. in the 10th article of will of John Clendenen decd, in counties of Jefferson & Sevier, adj. lands of Thomas Evans, heirs of Charles Lindsy and others, 1/4 part of lands; mentions support of their widowed mother; wit. M.W. McCourns, Geo. McCourn. (FHL film 968,324)
Z-158: 12 Sept. 1844, William (X) Miller and Charles Duncan of Jefferson Co. TN to John Milligan of Green Co. TN, $600, land on Sinking Creek, part of three different grants, one by NC to Robert McFarland Sr. #641, one by TN to same #5414, on W. side of Sinking Creek in Grant #641, adj. cond. line between Robt. McFarland Sr. & Joshua Dellis, survey of Peter King, formerly conditional line between James McFarland and John H. Bean, 150 acres; the 2nd being part of 18 acre grant by TN to Jessey Reed #13615, adj. Robert McFarland Sr, cond. corner between Wm. T. Conway & Paul H. Hobbs, the same land conveyed by Daniel Haun to said Miller & Duncan by deed 3 Feb. 1842, supposed to contain in all 159 acres. Wit. James Fuller, Ja. Hamilton Jr. (FHL film 968,325)
Z-182: 28 July 1842, John Grubb to Joel Duncan, both Jefferson Co. TN, $400, 100 acres on Holston River between Panther Creek and Happy Creek. Wit. H/N?. J. Hodges, William L. Henderson. (FHL film 968,325)
Z-279: 13 Feb. 1845, John Clendenen to John H. Dunkin, both Jefferson Co., John Clendenen heir of John Clendenen decd, $125, undivided interest to lands in 10th article of will, Jefferson & Sevier Cos. (FHL film 968,325)
1-205: 13 May 1846, Loftis P. Henry to John H. Dunkin, both Jefferson Co. TN, $200, 20 acres N. side French Broad River, adj. Loftus P. Henry's line. Wit. Robert Moore, Hugh A. Henry. (FHL film 968,326)
1-318: 22 Dec. 1849, John H. Dunkin, admr. of Robert Barnhill decd, to George Hinkle, $310; ref. to petition to sell land 22 Dec. 1847. (FHL film 968,326)
1-380: 3 Feb. 1848, John Dunkin to John H. Dunkin, both Jefferson Co. TN, $1000, 50 acres on Georges Island. Wit. Hugh Henry, Isaac A. Dunkin. (FHL film 968,326)
1-488: (blank day and month) 1830, George Doherty of St. Clair Co. AL to John Dunkin of Jefferson Co. TN, (blank dollars), 33-3/4 acres adj. Milton McSpadden. Wit. John H. Dunkin, John Doherty. Reg. 23 Aug. 1848. (FHL film 968,326)
1-534: 7 Oct. 1848, Pleasant W. Clendenon to Isaac A. Dunkin, both Jefferson Co. TN, $300, his interest in lands in will of John Clendenan late of Jeff. Co., being 1/4 interest bequeathed to the four sons of John Clendenan on the youngest son, Pleasant, arrive at age 21. Wit. J.C. Marshall, James Scruggs. (FHL film 968,326)
1-573: 24 Nov. 1848, John H. Dunkin of Jefferson Co. TN to Eli Fox of Sevier Co. TN, $700, land adj. land of Thomas Evans, being 1/2 the lands willed by John Clendenan, being the shear (sic) of A.W.T. Clendenon and the shear of John Clendenen, 10th article of the will (A.W.T. Clendenan later called Albert W.T., John, James and Pleasant W. Clendenen the four sons). Wit. Isaac A. Dunkin, John Dunkin. (FHL film 968,326)
1-574: 20 Nov. 1848, Isaac A. Dunkin of Jefferson Co. to Eli Fox of Sevier Co., $300, interest in lands of Clendanan, being interest of Pleasant W. Clendenen. Wit. John H. Dunkin, John Dunkin. (FHL film 968,326)
2-153: 31 May 1849, John H. Dunkin to Isaac A. Dunkin, both Jefferson Co. TN, $1000, 50 acres on upper end of what is called Evans Island in French Broad River; wit. Russell Birdwell, Temple Harris. (FHL film 968,326)
2-421: 1 Feb. 1843, John Dunkin to Nancy Riley, both Jefferson Co. TN, $100, 40 acres by est., N. side French Broad River and Leath's branch, adj. corner between sd. Dunkin, John Mort & Mainard. Wit. John H. Dunkin, Nelson (+) Riley. (FHL film 968,326)
2-273: 5 Dec. 1849, Richard J. Wilson and wife Sarah formerly Sarah Martin of Blount Co. TN to John H. Dunkin of Jefferson Co., $3500, 666 acres on N. side French Broad River in Civil Dist. 2 (no neighbors named). Wit. And. McClain, Robt. A. Tedford CC. (FHL film 968,326)
3-331: 12 Feb. 1853, Isaac A. Dunkin to John H. Dunkin and his heirs, for $600, undivided 1/7 part in all the lands that John Dunkin died seized and possessed of in Jefferson Co. TN, Dist. 1, being part of several tracts, containing in all 600 acres more or less, being the share I purchased from J.N. Newman and Susan Newman his wife formerly Susan Dunkin and heirs at law of John Dunkin decd by deed 20 Jan. 1853 reg. 25 Jan. 1853; wit. James Fuller, Theo. J. Bradford. (FHL film 968,327)
Jefferson Co. TN Deeds of Conveyance 1840-1844 (FHL film 968,309)
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