LAND GRANTS in TENNESSEE
 

NC Land Grants in TN:
      1-474: 24 Oct. 1782, Grant #39 to Daniel Dunkan, 200 acres in Washington Co. on E. branch of Lick Creek. (FHL film 1,013,311)
      1-596: 23 Oct. 1782, NC Grant #29 to Uriah Hunt, 300 acres in Washington Co. on both sides Boons Creek adj. Joseph Dunkins line. (FHL film 1,013,311)
      1-635: 24 Oct. 1782, Grant #267 to William Dunkin, 120 acres in Washington Co. on Little Doe River, Evan Heatherly's line. (FHL film 1,013,311)
      A1-231: 15 Sept. 1787, Grant #458 to John Marshall, assignee of William Duncan a private in the Continental Line of this State, 228 acres in Davidson Co. on Many fork Creek, branch of Stones Creek, beg. on bank of creek in line of assignee of heirs of Harvall Carroll; Warrant #1602. (FHL film 1,013,303)
      A1-231: Grant #459, same date, to John Marshall, assignee of heirs of Richard Matthews, a private in Continental Line of this state, 640 acres in Davidson Co., waters of south fork of Many Fork Creek, a branch of Stones River, beg. on bank of creek south west corner to William Sanders. (FHL film 1,013,303)
      C-144: 26 Dec. 1791, NC Grant #992 to John Duncan, 302 acres in Green Co. in the forks of Holstun and French Broad Rivers and incl. the 1st Island in French Broad River above the mouth. (FHL film 1,013,302)
      D4-132 (2nd): 19 July 1797, Grant #3056 to Martin Duncan assignee of heirs of Isaac McCubbins a private in Continental Line of said state, 640 acres in Tennessee Co. about a mile below John Grimes, east of Barkas old road, opposite a walnut grove of timber, to Jesse Cobbs corner & line; Warrant #1664, Tho. Johnston D.S., Sampson Trammel, John Grimes Clk. (FHL film 1,013,306) (MAD: see Robertson Co. TN)
      3-144: 26 Dec. 1791, NC Grant (no number) to Elijah Danthin, 640 acres in Hawkins Co. and Young Creek adj. Howel's corner, Colliers line, per plat. (FHL film 1,013,313) (MAD: not Duncan)
      4-162: 23 Oct. 1782, NC Grant #27 to Uriah Hunt, 300 acres in Washington Co. on both sides of Boons Creek adj. Joseph Duncan's lines, per plat. (FHL film 1,013,314)
      4-228: 24 Oct. 1782, NC Grant #197 to William Stockton, 300 acres in Washington Co. on branch of Luck Creek known as Ingham's Fork (MAD: not Duncan's fork), line agreed between Stockton and Charles Aroton, and John Blackwell. (FHL film 1,013,314)(indexed Wm. Stockton, Voucher #198, 300a, 1782, Washington Co. on Duncan's Fork of Lick Creek; land grant index Smith, S.-Sw, FHL film 1,002,744)
      4-359: 13 (no month) 1783, NC Grant #512 to Charles Duncan for 50 sh. every 100 acres, 400 acres in Washington Co. on Nobs Creek beg. at a chestnut on John Calihans line, then on Calehan's north 57 west 162 poles to a white oak on the bank Nobs Creek in said Calahans line, then south 53 west on Huhal (Mihal?) Pains line 100 poles to a red oak, then north 57 west 60 poles to a stake, then west 59 poles to a stake, then south 53 west 120 poles to a small white oak, then south 53 poles to a white oak in Samuel Fains line then on said Fains line 152 poles to a white oak corner to said Fains line then south on said line 82 poles to 3 white oaks then south 84 east 227 poles to a stake then north 80 east 174 poles to the beg., as by plat hereto annexed appears. (FHL film 1,013,314)
      4-537: 10 Nov. 1784, NC Grant #482 to Joseph Duncan, 320 acres in Washington Co. on S.side Boons Creek adj. Wm. Stondan (Stand an) Wm. Beans line, John Fuller's "Leam", said "Loans" line, corner John Russell, foot of Indian Ridge, Wm. Stones line. (FHL film 1,013,314)
      4-601: 17 Nov. 1790, NC Grant #952 to John Ford, 100 acres in Washington Co. on headwaters of Sinking Creek adj. an entry including a spring, beg. at Rurard Caswell's corner, adj. line between said Ford and Duncan (MAD: no first name), adj. stake in said Ford's former survey, Thomas Murrey's line, said Campbell's line, per plat. (FHL film 1,013,314)
      4-602: 17 Nov. 1790, NC Grant #933 to William Dotson, 100 acres in Washington Co. on N.side Sinking Creek waters of Holston, adj. Thomas Murrey's line. (MAD: no mention Joseph Duncan) (FHL film 1,013,314)
      4-683: 10 Nov. 1784, NC Grant #648 to John Ford, 100 acres in Washington Co. on Sinking Creek adj. Joseph Duncan's line, per plat. (FHL film 1,013,314)
      5-62: 27 Nov. 1792, NC Grant #1009 to Lawrence Duncan, 100 acres in Washington Co. on Laurel Fork of Doe River adj. James Campbell's land, per plat. (FHL film 1,013,315)
      5-277: 17 Nov. 1790, NC Grant #920 to Joseph Duncan, 200 acres in Washington Co. on W.side of a nobb, John Jiler's land. (FHL film 1,013,315)
      5-280: 5 Dec. 1794, NC Grant #1137 to Elizabeth Duncan, 300 acres in Washington Co. on S.side Wataga & Holston River incl. where she now lives, beg. south branch? of Wataga River, down the River, per plat. (FHL film 1,013,315)
      5-284: 6 Feb. 1795, NC Grant #1070 to Joseph Duncan, 300 acres in Washington Co. on Boons Creek adj. Capt. George Russell's line, Russells & James (Guennen?) (Green??) Hunt's line. (FHL film 1,013,315)
      5-299: 20 July 1796, State of N.C., Grant No. 1229, to Charles Duncan, for 50 shillings every 100 acres, 106 acres in Washington county, joining Cobbs line, Kelleys ?, the land said Duncan now lives on on Cobbs Creek, beg. small beech oak running thence north 8 w. 216 poles to chestnut, then south 47 east 140 poles to white oak, then north 59 east 134 poles to black oak corner to Cobbs thence south 137 poles to white oak corner to Wesons(?), thence west 252 poles to white oak, then south 9 east with a conditional line between Carlson? entry 4 poles to three white oaks thence north 84 west 10 poles to a hickory then south 98? poles to a stake north 27 west 70 poles to a stake corner of Kelley then south 56 degrees 52 poles to a chestnut then north 55 poles to a stake on Duncans line thence to the beginning ... (FHL film 1,013,315)
      5-321: 3 Dec. 1801, NC Grant #1306 to Joseph Duncan, 100 acres in Washington Co. on branch of Limestone the waters of Chuckey and adj. Alex Morrow. (FHL film 1,013,315)
      6-156: 10 Nov. 1784, N.C. Grant No. ?517, to Charles Duncan, for 50 shillings every 100 acres, 400 acres in the County of Washington on Nobb Creek, beg. chestnut on J. Callahan's line, thence on Calahan's line north 47 west 164 poles to white oak on bank of Nobb Creek on said Callahan's line, thence south 43 west on Nicholas Fains line 100 poles to a red oak, thence north 47 west 60 poles to a stake, thence 59 poles to a stake, and thence south 43 west 112 poles to small white oak, thence south 53 poles to white oak in Samuel Fains line, thence east on said Fains line 142 poles to a white oak corner to said Fains and thence south on said Fains 82 poles to three white oaks, and thence 84 east 227? (227/277/777?) poles to a stake and thence north 80 east 170 poles to beg. (FHL film 1,013,316)
      9-46: 20 July 1796, NC Grant #274 for 50 shillings every 100 acres, paid by William Cauthorn, grant to Stephen Duncan assignee of said Cauthorn, 281 acres in Eastern District on head waters of Sinking Creek. (FHL film 1,013,319) (MAD: recorded Knox Co. TN Deed B1-314)
      9-47: 17 March 1796, NC Grant #266 for 50 shillings every 100 acres, paid by Stephen Duncan, grant to Stephen Duncan 640 acres in Eastern District on S.side Holston River above the confluence of French Broad and Holston on Swann Pond Creek. (FHL film 1,013,319) (MAD: recorded Knox Co. TN Deed B1-315)
      9-243: 8 June 1797, NC Grant #294 for 50 shillings every 100 acres, grant to Stephen Duncan 1000 acres in Eastern Dist. on E. fork of New River at waters of Cumberland River. (FHL film 1,013,319) (MAD: recorded Knox Co. TN Deed E/V1-58)
      9-244: 8 June 1797, NC Grant #295 for 50 shillings every 100 acres, grant to Stephen Duncan 1000 acres in Eastern Dist. on Buffalo Creek waters of New River beg. top of a ridge. (FHL film 1,013,319) (MAD: probably recorded Knox Co. TN deed E/V1-59; sold Anderson Co. TN, Deed C1-1, 1804)
      10-13: 17 Nov. 1790, NC Grant #920 to Joseph Duncan, 200 acres in Washington Co. on W.side of a nobb, line of John Jiler's land. (MAD: no waterway) Sideways: #23, Warrant issd to Joseph Duncan on 26 July 1802 for 100 acres from a grant #920 to Joseph Duncan, 17 Nov. 1790. #24, Warrant issd to Joseph Duncan on 26 July 1802 for 300 acres from a grant #920 to Joseph Duncan for 200 acres, 17 Nov. 1790. (FHL film 1,013,320)
      10-139: 27 Oct. 1786, NC Grant #703 to James Walderon, 217 acres in Washington Co. adj. Joseph Duncan and William Grisham, Roches line, William Stones line (no waterway). Sideways: #446, 56 acres, Warrant issued to William Ellis on 14 Sept. 1803 from a grant to James Walderon for 217 acres of #703, dated 26 Oct. 1786. (FHL film 1,013,320)
      15-7: #144. State of North Carolina, No.163. For consideration of 50 shillings for every 100 acres, hereby granted, paid into our treasury by Charles Duncan son of Robert Duncan decd, have granted ... to said Charles Duncan son of Robert Decd. a tract of land containing 198 acres of land in our County of Washington on the fourth fork of Horse Creek, beg. on a dividing line between sd. Duncan and Isaac Titsworth, as by the plat hereunto annexed, providing that said Charles Duncan son of Robert Duncan decd. shall cause this grant to be registered in the register's office of said county of Washington within 12 months from the date hereof. 24 October 1782, /s/ Alexander Marten, Esq., governor. (MAD: see Sullivan Co. TN) (FHL film 1,013,322)
      15-86: 7/17 Nov. 1790, Grant #543 to John Duncan, 400 acres in Sullivan Co. "falling branch of Horse creek where his improvement", beginning upper end of bottom beginning, dividing line between said Duncan and Isaac Titsworth. (FHL film 1,013,322)
      15-134: 9 July 1794, Grant #264 to John Duncan, 50 acres in Sullivan Co. on Horse Creek, beg. stake in former survey of said Duncans, then on Isaac Titsworths line, on Charles Duncans line, said John Duncans old line. (FHL film 1,013,322)
 

East TN Land Grants:
      3-495: 2 July 1812, Grant #2407, by special entry #2402 and of a warrant issued thereon to Andrew Duncan of same number for 35 acres dated 13 May 1796, granted to heirs of Andrew Duncan 35 acres in Washington Co. in 6th Dist. adj. James Randolphs line, James Adairs line. Sideways in margin: "See File No. Holston No. 428" (MAD: no survey date) (FHL film 1,012,794)
      6-229: 2 March 1821, Grant #6718, per entry in 6th Dist. Surveyors office #4671 dated 28 Jan. 1819 founded on Certificate #273 issued to Ephriam Murry for 26 acres dated 29 Aug. 1818, the whole is assigned to Joseph Duncan the enterer, now grant to Joseph Duncan 26 acres in Washington Co., said Dist., on waters of Big Limestone, corner of 55 acre tract that Robert Allison and said Joseph Duncan bought of John Roulston, adj. grant to David Perry, surveyed 28 Jan. 1819. (FHL film 1,012,797)
      8-228: Grant #1041, 12 Sept. 1824, entered 16 Dec. 1811, surveyed 13 July 1814, Cert. #233 issued 6 April 1811 to Adam Huntsman for 1,000 acres, 50 acres of which assigned to Jeptha Duncan in Roane Co. on crooked fork of Emry. (FHL film 1,012,799)
      8-344: 7 Oct. 1826, Grant #13490, per entry in Surveyor's Office in 6th Dist. #5470 dated 14 March 1822 founded on Cert. #143 issued to Moses Carson for 38 acres dated 22 June 1818, 4 acres of which is assigned to Joseph Duncan, grant to Joseph Duncan 4 acres in Washington Co. in said Dist. on waters of Big Limestone adj. said Duncan's line, Arviah? Hunt's line, surveyed 4 Jan. 1823. (FHL film 1,012,799)
      8-642: 23 Aug. 1833, Grant #17981, per entry in Surveyor's Office in 6th Dist. #3950 dated 10 June 1817 founded on Cert. #2553 issued to James P. Taylor for 500 acres dated 17 Dec. 1816, 22 acres of which was assigned to Jesse Duncan the enterer, grant to said Jesse Duncan 20 acres in Washington Co. in 6th Dist. South of Watauga River, adj. James Nails (Hails?) corner and line, said Jesse Duncan's line, surveyed 19 Dec. 1817. (FHL film 1,012,799)
      8-643: 23 Aug. 1833, Grant #17281 (?#17982), per entry in Surveyor's Office in 6th Dist. #3948 dated 10 June 1817 founded on Cert. #2553 issued to James P. Taylor for 500 acres dated 17 Dec. 1816, 22 acres of which were assigned to Jesse Duncan the enterer, grant to said Jesse Duncan 2 acres in Washington Co. in said Dist. on N. side Holston River incl. said Duncan's ferry landing just below the mouth of the Watauga River, crossing the line from Washington into Sullivan, surveyed 19 Dec. 1817. (MAD: grant numbers are written on a dark background, very difficult to make out) (FHL film 1,012,799)
      10-118: 4 April 1825, Grant #10834 to Mary A. DANKIN (not Duncan), Claiborne Co., Entry #58 on 25 June 1824, 50 acres on waters of Blairs Creek on Henry County branch, G. Wrights corner, surveyed 22 July 1824. (FHL film 1,012,801)
      10-295: 14 Jan. 1825, Grant #10231 to Isaac Dunkin, Anderson Co., Entry #81 on 8 Sept. 1824, 4 acres on trace fork of Mtn. fork of Poplar Creek, incl. Duncan's improvement, surveyed 15 Sept. 1824. (FHL film 1,012,801)
      10-303: 15 Jan. 1825, Grant #10238 to Isaac Dunkin, Anderson Co., 10 acres on north fork of Mtn. fork of Poplar Creek, south side Cumberland Mtn., corner Andrew McKamey, surveyed 15 Sept. 1822. (FHL film 1,012,801)
      10-820: 4 Aug. 1825, Grant #11398 to Moses Dunkin, Anderson Co., 8 acres on north fork of Mtn. fork of Poplar Creek on north side of Wallins Ridge, east side of Dunkan's house, his corner, surveyed 27 May 1825. (FHL film 1,012,801)
      12-64: Grant #10869, 6 May 1825, Blount Co. Entry #143, 4 Sept. 1824, to Andrew Duncan, 50 acres on Cloud's Creek, corner Potton Reed, surveyed 11 Dec. 1825. (FHL film 1,012,803)
      12-89: 30 April 1825, Grant #10794, per entry made in Washington Co. #84 dated 10 Jan. 1824 at 12-1/2 cents per acre by Joseph Duncan, grant to Joseph Duncan 9 acres on waters of Limestone Creek, adj. Michael H. Martain (Alartain?) corner, Ellicns? (Elliens?) corner, corner to Duncan, surveyed 10 Jan. 1825. (FHL film 1,012,803)
      12-98: 2 May 1825, Grant #10807, per entry in Washington Co. #86 dated 5 July 1824 at 12-1/2 cents per acre, grant to Joseph Duncan 77 acres on head waters of great Limestone Creek, corner to W. Waker (MAD: sic) and W. Carson, with Waker's line, crossing the creek, said Duncan's line, surveyed 17 Sept. 1824. (FHL film 1,012,803)
      12-114: 2 May 1825, Grant #10798, per entry in Washington Co. #85 dated 5 July 1824 at 12-1/2 cents per acre, grant to Joseph Duncan 35 acres on waters of Big Limestone Creek adj. Shields corner and Duncan's, M.H. Marlin's corner and line, surveyed 17 Sept. 1824. (FHL film 1,012,803)
      13-501: Grant #12790, 21 Jan. 1827, in Roane Co., Entry #61 of 3 Jan. 1826, to Evan E. Duncan, 50 acres on north side of the pine ridge, on white oak creek, beg. on a white oak, on William Evans line, south 40 east 64 poles to a stake on the pine ridge, thence along said ridge north 50 east 125 poles to a stake, north 40 west 64 poles to a small black oak in William Evans line, thence with said line south 50 west 125 poles to the beginning, surveyed 26 Sept. 1826. (FHL film 1,012,804)
      14-108: 24 July 1827, Grant #14496 to Jeremiah Duncan, Blount Co., Entry #440 on 16 Aug. 1826, 23 acres on Little River, beg. corner his "Ocpt." survey, line of Stephins, surveyed 29 Nov. 1826. (FHL film 1,012,805)
      14-248: 20 Sept. 1827, Grant #14732 to John Duncan, Bledsoe Co., Entry #311 on 18 Jan. 1826, 50 acres on Waldins Ridge, incl. his improvement and a big glade, surveyed 19 April 1826. (FHL film 1,012,805)
      14-782: 31 Oct. 1827, Grant #15405 to Isaac Dunkin, Anderson Co., Entry #250 on 1 March 1826, 100 acres on roaring fork of Poplar Creek, south side Cumberland Mtn, line of Moses Dunkins 25 acres, A. McKamys line, Parks & McKamy's corner, surveyed 31 Oct. 1827. (FHL film 1,012,805)
      14-794: 16 July 1828, Grant #15392 to Moses Dunkin, Anderson Co., Entry #249 on 1 March 1826, 50 acres on roaring fork of Poplar Creek on south side Cumberland Mtn, Andrew McKamy's line, Dunkins line, surveyed 31 Oct. 1827. (FHL film 1,012,805)
      16-598: 22 July 1831, Grant #16679, per entry in Washington Co. #129 dated 5 Feb. 1827, grant to Joseph Duncan 29 acres on a branch of Big Limestone adj. heirs of Robert Allison decd, John Brown and John Squibb, corner said Duncan on Kerkendol's old line, surveyed 6 Feb. 1828. (FHL film 1,012,807)
      16-599: 16 July 1831, Grant #16672, per entry in Anderson Co. #297 dated 14 Feb. 1827 by Moses Duncan, grant to Moses Duncan 50 acres on waters of Mountain Fork of Poplar Creek on N.side Wallens Ridge and S.side of Cumberland Mountain, adj. Hostler's corner and line, so as to include James Duncan's improvement on both sides of the creek, surveyed 6 Jan. 1829. (FHL film 1,012,807)
      17-204: 7 Feb. 1832, Grant #17515 to James Sutton and John Dunkin, Jefferson Co., Entry #991 on 5 Aug. 1830, 13 acres on French Broad River below said Sutton's mill, lower point, Hugh Henry's Island, surveyed 5 Aug. 1830. (FHL film 1,012,808)
      17-524: 21 Aug. 1832, Grant #17639 to Benjamin Duncan, Carter Co., Entry #617 on 10 Jan. 1826, 100 acres on Branch Creek on south side of 50 acre survey where said Benjn. Duncan now lives, surveyed 20 Aug. 1827. (FHL film 1,012,808)
      17-854: 6 July 1833, Grant #17875 to Benjamin Duncan, Knox Co., Entry #616 on 3 Feb. 1833, 50 acres on north side of Holston River on waters of Big Flat Creek, beg. small post oak on Duncan's own line, thence with Cobb's line ... said Duncan's former corner, surveyed 8 April 1833. (FHL film 1,012,808)
      25-505: 28 Sept. 1841, Grant #23997, per entry in Washington Co. #497 dated 30 Oct. 1837, by Joseph Duncan, grant to Joseph Duncan 200 acres on waters of Big Limestone Creek adj. corner of a grant to David Robertson, Bartholomew Wood's old line, James Deakins line and corner, Bowman's corner, John Tadlock's line, Thomas Mather (Mathes?) line, surveyed 19 Nov. 1837. (FHL film 1,012,816)
      25-507: 28 Sept. 1841, Grant #23994, per entry in Washington Co. #498 dated 21 Oct. 1837 by Joseph Duncan, grant to Joseph Duncan 585 acres on head waters of Limestone Creek including the plantation and improvement where he now lives, adj. Allison Sampson's corner, John Brown's corner, Wm. Walker's corner, corner 5 acre tract of said Duncan, Samuel McAdams corner, Thomas Givins corner, Thomas Livens corner (MAD: sic), George Hales and Michael Martin's corner, Martin's line, Allison Thompson's corner and line, surveyed 14 May 1839. (FHL film 1,012,816)
      25-537: 9 Nov. 1841, State of Tennessee Grant No. 24270 to E.E. Duncan and heirs R. Duncan, Entry No. 360 dated 3 March 1838?, 122-1/2 acres, in Roane County, on north side of Clinch River (faint), ... corner Robert D. Duncan, ... crossing Whiteoak Creek, ..., surveyed 30 Jan. 1838. (FHL film 1,012,816)
      25-542: 9 Nov. 1841, Grant #24268, per entry in Roane Co. #365 dated 4 March 1837 by Robert D. Duncan, grant to Robert D. Duncan 330 acres on N.side Clinch River, Evins line, corner to 50 acre tract, corner Evins 25 acre tract, Joseph Wiatt's corner and line, Millon's land, surveyed 30 Jan. 1838. (FHL film 1,012,816)
      25-545: 9 Nov. 1841, Grant #24269, per entry in Roane Co. #361 dated 3 March 1837 by John Fritts and Robert D. Duncan, grant to John Fritts and Robert D. Duncan 500 acres on waters of Clinch River on Hassgard's and Ladd's corner and line, line of entry made by Samuel Howard for 105 acres, Sidney Smith's corner and line, Lee's line and corner, corner of entry made in favor of the heirs of Robert Duncan decd, surveyed 14 Feb. 1839. (FHL film 1,012,816)
      25-630: 25 Nov. 1841, Grant #24447, per entry in Morgan Co. #2430 dated 28 March 1839 by James Duncan assignee of William Frields, grant to James Duncan 200 acres on Whiteoak Creek a water of the Clear Fork, corner to 150 acre survey in name of Nicholas J. Kingston and Alexander Ross, then down the creek, surveyed 19 March 1840. (FHL film 1,012,816)
 

Middle TN Land Grant Books:
      5-33: Grant #3577, 28 June 1826, to Martin Duncan, entry 18 Aug. 1824 #240, 50 acres in Robertson Co., surveyed 26 July 1825, on waters of Sycamore Creek. (FHL film 1,012,989)
      5-39: Grant #3583, 18 July 1826, to Martin Duncan, 50 acres in Robertson Co. on waters of Brushy Fork of Sycamore Creek, corner land in Grant #3577. (FHL film 1,012,989)
      6-976: Grant #5454 to Mark P. Duncan, assignee of James Tucker, of Robertson Co., TN, 15 March 1827, 12-1/2 cents per acre, entered 24 May 1825 #316, 60 acres surveyed 13 Jan. 1826 on head waters of Karrs Creek and on the Wolf Spring Branch, beg. ... east boundary of said Tucker's 50 acre survey, near Whitney's west boundary, crossing the road leading from Betty? to Kentucky by Springfield, James Sangers Senr. south boundary of his 150 acre survey, Thomas Pike's corner. (FHL film 1,012,990)
      6-977: Grant #5455 to Mark P. Duncan, assignee of James Tucker, of Robertson Co., TN, 15 March 1827, 12-1/2 cents per acre, entered 28 Oct. 1824 #274, 50 acres surveyed 13 Jan. 1826 on head waters of Karrs Creek beg. ... north side of Thomas Pike's spring branch near said Pike's southwest corner of his 50 acre survey, Peter Hibdons north boundary line of his 50 acre survey, said Hibdons northeast corner. (FHL film 1,012,990)
      8-73: Grant #6423, White Co., 3 Nov. 1826, to Solomon Duncan, 25 acres, 3 Nov. 1826, on Calf Killer's Fork, corner Jonas Turner's corner, said Duncan's 80 acre grant, dated 7 Aug. 1827. (FHL film 1,012,992)
      8-90: Grant #6445, White Co., 11 April 1826, to Solomon Duncan, 125 acres, 3 Nov. 1826, on waters of Calf Killer, corner said Duncan's 80 acre survey whereon John C. Hudson now lives, dated 7 Aug. 1827. (FHL film 1,012,992)
      8-179: 17 Aug. 1827, State of TN, Grant No. 6529, Entry No. 490, to William Duncan, for 129? cents per acre, paid White Co. 6 June 1825, grant 141 acres by survey 1 Nov. 1826, on waters of Calf Killer, on north west corner of his 19 acre tract (faint copy), ... corner Isaac William's 28 acre survey, ... Williams lines ... on the side of a mountain. (FHL film 1,012,992)
      8-406: 7 Sept. 1827, Grant No. 6756, for twelve & one half cents per acre paid into the office of the Entry-Taker of Warren County, and entered on 8 November 1824 per Act of General Assembly 22 Nov. 1823, by No.786, there is granted by the State of Tennessee to Elisha Dunkin a tract of land of 50 acres by survey 13 March 1825 in the said county, on the barren fork of Collins River on the dry branch about half a mile south of the Nashville Road and bounded ... beg. at a black oak and two small hickories marked with a knife a cross mark and three notches, running then W 64 poles to a black jack and post oak then S 126 poles to a post oak and hickory, then E 64 poles to a black and white oak, then N 126 poles to the beginning. Recorded Nov. 14, 1827. (FHL film 1,012,992; filed in form)
      8-428: 8 Sept. 1827, Grant No. 6778, for twelve & one half cents per acre paid into the office of the Entry-Taker of Warren County, and entered on 5 July 1824 per Act of General Assembly 22 Nov. 1823, by No.450, there is granted by the State of Tennessee to William Dunkin a tract of land of 50 acres by survey 4 October 1825 in the said county on the waters of the barren fork of Collins River and bounded ... beg. at a white oak near the house where Joseph Murphey now lives near a north course from the said house, the tree marked MD (MAD: not WD) running then W 100 poles to a small hickory, then N 80 poles to a post oak, then E 100 poles to a small hickory then N 80 poles to a post oak then E 100 poles to a small hickory, then S 80 poles to the beginning. Recorded Nov. 16, 1827. (FHL film 1,012,992; filed in form)
      15-554: Grant #12786 to Elijah Duncan, 18 March 1835, Smith Co., entered 18 June 1827 #1085, 25 acres surveyed 20 June? 1827, on waters of Hammons Creek, beg. .. southeast corner of 100 acres. (FHL film 1,012,999)
 

Middle TN Land Grants Z/26 book are 1881-1896; not copied (FHL film 1,013,018)
 

Mountain District TN Land Grants:
      Mountain Grant Vol.3 "not available" (not on film)
      Elisha Dunkin had Mountain District Grant Vol.3 pg.694
      William Dunkin had Mountain District Grant Vol.3 pg.713
      6-16: 14 Sept. 1815, Grant No.162, by virtue of Certificate No.382 entered 24 Nov. 1810, issued by the Register of West Tennessee to Robert Searcy and entered on 22 June 1811 by No. 248 an occupant claim, there is granted to Lewis Duncan assignee of the said Robert Searcy a tract of land containing 200 acres by survey 22 May 1808 lying in Warren Co. in the 2nd District on the South side of Barren fork of Cany fork and bounded ... beg. at a post oak on the west side of a branch & about 50 yards from the southwest corner of his field, running then E 31 chains & 63? links to a post oak among post oaks, then N 63 links to a post oak among post oaks, then N 63 chains and 26 links to a mulberry just in the bank of the barren fork, then west along the bank 31 chains & 63 links to a post oak, then to the beginning, including his improvement. Recorded Oct. 9, 1815. (FHL film 1,013,052)
      A-111: 9 March 1828, Grant No.162, by virtue of Entry No.222 made in the office of the Entry taker of Warren Co. 29 June 1824, there is granted by State of TN to William T. Dunkin a tract of land of 50 acres by survey 14 April 1825 in said County on the waters of the Barren Fork of Collins River, beg. on N boundary line of a survey in the name of Thomas Hopkins on a black oak running then N 123 poles to a black oak, then E 65 and 3/4 poles to Wm. D. Dinkins SW corner, not reaching the NW corner as called for, then S 123 poles to a small hickory and post oak on Thomas Hopkins line, then W 65 & 3/4 poles to be beginning. (FHL film 1,012,999)
      A-262/263: 12 March 1828, Grant No.388, by virtue of Entry No.934 made in the office of the Entry Taker of Warren Co. 4 July 1825, there is granted by State of TN to William D. Duncan a tract of land of 15 and 3/4 acres by survey 6 July 1825, lying in said county on the waters of the Barren fork of Collins River, beg. on a black oak marked WD on J. Franklin's line 20 poles N of the NW corner of 20 acres belonging to said Duncan, running then W with Franklin's line 42 poles to a black oak Isham Franklin's NE corner of 50 acres, then N 60 poles to an ash said Franklin's SE corner on the N boundary of said Duncan's 50 acres, then E with said line 42 poles to a stake the SE corner of said Duncan's 20 acres, then N with said line 60 poles to the beginning. (FHL film 1,012,999)
      A-277: 12 March 1828, Grant No.410, by virtue of Entry No.1586 made in the office of the Entry taker of Warren Co. 4 Feb. 1826, there is granted by State of TN to William D. Duncan a tract of land of 75 acres by survey 22 May 1827, in said county on the waters of the Barren Fork of Collins River, beg. on a stake and pointers, being the SW corner of 20 acres belonging to said Duncan on the W boundary of 70 acres in name of W. McMertry, running then S with McMertry's line 87 poles to a small hickory near Thos. Hopkins N boundary, then W with the same 120 poles to a post oak in the E boundry of 40 acres in name of said Duncan, then N with said line 113 poles to the NW corner of said tract on the S boundary of said Duncan's 20 acres, then E with said line 60 poles to the SE corner a post oak and hickory on the W boundary of another 20 acres of said Duncan, then S with said line 26 poles to a post oak and black oak, the SW corner, then E 60 poles to the beginning. (FHL film 1,012,999)
      D-306: 21 March 1832, TN Land Grant #2416, entry 2132, 15 March 1832 at White Co. TN, to Abner Duncan, 5000 acres by survey 19 March 1832, on Cany Fork adj. Conrad Groves 5000 acre entry, Grove's line, crossing Spring and Glade Creek. (FHL film 1,013,023)
      F-133/134: 21 Oct. 1835, Grant No.4068, in consideration of 1 cent per acre paid into the office of the Entry taker of Warren County and entered on 5 Dec. 1828 pursuant to the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of said State passed 3 Dec. 1825 by No.3682, there is granted by State of TN to Elisha Duncan a tract of land containing 150 acres by survey 15 Aug. 1829 lying in said county on the waters of the Barren fork of Collins River, beg. on two black jacks and post oak marked E.D. one of the black jacks being the NW corner of a 30 acre tract now belonging to Isaac Anderson entered in the name of Thomas Hopkins, running W 30 poles to a post oak on the E boundary line of a tract belonging to David Bishop and William West, then S with said line 199 poles to a hickory and post oak, then E 130-1/2 poles to a post oak and black oak, then S 160 poles to two post oak on the N boundary line of a 100 acre tract in the name of William Line, then W with said line 50-1/2 poles to the NW corner of said tract, then S with Line's line 39 poles to a black oak the NE corner of Anderson's 30 acre tract, then W with Anderson's line 60 poles to the beginning. (FHL film 1,013,025)

General TN Land Grants:
      D-632: 13 March 1811, Grant #2944 to Thomas Shute, assignee of Zachariah Middestaff, NC Warrant #5037 dated 5 Dec. 1797, entry #1513 on 30 March 1808, 240 acres in Humphreys Co., formerly Stewart Co., 1st Dist., both sides of Trace Creek of TN River, corner Thomas Shute's Entry for 200 acres Warrant 5037, corner entry of John Davidson; surveyed 25 April 1810. (FHL film 1,012,943) (MAD: William Duncan sold 300 acre grant to Thomas Shute to his son Zadoc in Humphreys Co.)
      D-633: 13 March 1811, Grant #2945 to Thomas Shute, assignee of Zachariah Middestaff, Entry #1512, 200 acres, part of warrant #5037, on trace creek, upper line of entry in name of Edward King's heirs for 213 acres, east side of a branch on which James Harrison and John Johnson live. (FHL film 1,012,943) (MAD: ? Humphreys Co.)
      G-96: Grant #4875, 13 July 1813, in consideration of military service performed by Abram Milin, private to the State of NC, Warrant #5088 dated 6 Dec. 1797, and entered 20 Sept. 1810 by No. 5151 as an occupant claim, grant to Elijah Duncan, assignee of the heirs of the said Abram Milen, 100 acres, part of said warrant lying in Smith Co. in the 1st District on both sides of a branch of Cedar Bluff Creek of Smith's fork of Caney fork of Cumberland river, ... including his improvement. Surveyed 22 March 1810 by Patrick MacEachim?. (FHL film 1,012,946)
      L-88: 14 Sept. 1815, Grant No. 7740, by virtue of Certificate No.382 dated 24 November 1810 issued by the Register of West TN to Robert Searcy and entered on 22 June 1811 by No.248 an occupant claim, there is granted to Lewis Duncan, assignee of said Robert Searcy, tract of land containing 200 acres by survey 22 May 1808 in Warren Co. in the Second District on the South side of Barren fork of Caney fork and bounded ... beg. at a post oak on the west side of a branch and about 50 yards from the SW corner of his field, then E 31 chains and 63 links to a post oak among post oaks, then N 63 chains and 26 links to a mulberry just in the bank of the barren fork, then W along the bank 31 chains and 63 links to a post oak, then to the beginning, including his improvement. Recorded October 9, 1815. (FHL film 1,012,950; filled in form)
      M-41: 29 Jan. 1816, Grant #8565 to Elijah Duncan; by virtue of part of certificate #1268 dated 7 Sept. 1812 issued by Register of West TN to Thomas Dillon and entered 7 Oct. 1812 by #9174; grant to Elijah Duncan, assignee of said Thomas Dillon, 30 acres by survey 12 May 1813, in Humphreys Co. in 1st Dist. on Big Dry Creek of TN River, beg. tree marked ED, bank of creek. (FHL film 1,012,951)
      M-42: 29 Jan. 1816, Grant #8566 to Elijah Duncan; by virtue of part of certificate #1390 dated 1 Feb. 1813 issued by Register of West TN to John C. McLimore entered 5 Feb. 1813 by #10052; grant to Elijah Duncan, assignee of said John C. McLimore, 20 acres by survey 12 May 1813, in Humphreys Co. in 1st Dist. on Big Dry Creek of TN River, beg. at beg. corner of said Duncans entry of 30 acres, marked ED. (FHL film 1,012,951)
      T-375: 27 June 1822, Grant #17592 to William Duncan, assignee of William Bradshaw; by virtue of part of certificate #2662 dated 27 May 1807 issued by Registrar of West TN to William Bradshaw for 150 acres and entered on 4 July 1821? by #750; 20 acres by survey 10 Sept. 1820/1821, in 8th Dist. in Hickman Co., Range 5, Sec. 6; beg. nine poles north of SE corner of John Gates survey of 500 acres at a stake on his line. (FHL film 1,012,958)
      T-745: 12 July 1822, Grant #17650 to Joseph Duncan, assignee of David Ross, part of warrant #1697 dated 19 Feb. 1787, issued by Entry Officer of Claims for the NC Western Lands, for 5000 acres entered 24 Aug. 1810 by #2624; grant 30 acres by survey 14 April 1811 in 2nd Dist. in Rutherford Co. on Little West Fork of East Fork of Stomes/Stones River, beg. ... near Charles Wells occupant survey, including a clearing made by Joseph Duncan. (FHL film 1,012,958)
      T-746: 13 July 1822, Grant #17649 to Joseph Duncan, assignee of David Ross, part of warrant #1697 dated 19 Feb. 1787, issued by Entry Officer of Claims for the NC Western Lands, for 5000 acres entered 24 Aug. 1810 by #2623; grant 30 acres by survey 14 April 1811 in 2nd Dist. in Rutherford Co. on Little West Fork of East Fork of Stomes/Stones River, beg. ... line of Jason Thompson ... incl. said Duncan's improvement. (FHL film 1,012,958)
      Z-3: 29 Sept. 1824, Grant #22466 to Marshall Duncan, assignee of William Crane, part of Cert. #4897 dated 24 April 1823 for 11 acres, Entry #6957 30 April 1823, 10 acres by survey 4 June 1823 in 3rd District in White Co. on waters of Cherry Creek, corner said Duncan's 80 acre survey. (FHL film 1,012,964)
      Z-422: 5 Jan. 1825, Grant #23004; by virtue of warrant #1703 dated 1 Aug. 1821 issued by Sec. of State of NC to President & Trustees of Univ. of said State on account of the military services of Peter Duncan, decd, for 1000 acres, entered 13 Dec. 1821 #805; grant to Thomas Henderson, assignee of said President & Trustees, 100 acres by survey 19 July 1823, in 11th Dist. in (blank) county, Range 5, Sec. 4, on north side of Loose? Hatchee River, corner Mr. Willis? south boundary line. (FHL film 1,012,964; index says Shelby Co.)
      BB-514: 15 Feb. 1826, Grant #24690 to Thomas W. Duncan, assignee of William F. Anderson, Cert. #1176 dated 14 Aug. 1812 for 200 acres, Entry #8747, 24 Aug. 1812; 12 acres by survey 22 Sept. 1814 in 1st Dist. in Smith Co. on waters of Smiths fork, corner grant to Benjamin Bridges now owned by John Allen and Geo. E. Dale. (FHL film 1,012,966)
      BB-834: 18 Feb. 1826, Grant #24711; by virtue of warrant #915 dated 5 Sept. 1821 issued by Sec. of State of NC to the President & Trustees of the Univ. of said state on account of the military service of David Waldew decd for 640 acres and entered on 3 March 1824 by #1102; grant to Cullen Andrews, assignee of said President & Trustees, 640 acres by survey 12 Aug. 1824 in 10th Dist. in Hardeman Co. in Range 5, Sec. 5, beg. Jacob Bartholamew's 640 acre entry on Porter & Myricks's? east boundary. (FHL film 1,012,966) (MAD: Asahel Duncan, deed C-135, transferred land to Peter Regans that was corner to entry #1102)
 

Hiwassee District TN Land Grants:
      2-369: Grant #924, 3 Dec. 1820, issued at Knoxville E.TN to James Dunkin, of SE 1/4 of Sec. 33, Twp. 1, Range 3 East in Hiwasee Dist, 160 acres which has been sold to the said James Dunkin at the rate of $4 per acre, amounting in the whole to $643.20; paid $160.80, leaving $482.40 to be paid at the end of 10 years. (FHL film 1,012,972) (MAD: ? Knox Co.)
      2-150: 29 Nov. 1820 grant to William Park, SE 1/4 of Sec. 28 in Fractional Twp. 1, Range 2 East, 160 acres. (FHL film 1,012,972) (MAD: This land later belonged to Ann Duncan in Monroe Co. TN)
 

Ocoee Dist. TN Land Grants:
      F-123: 8 July 1840, Grant #3041 to Robert Duncan, in consideration of two entrees No. 2749 and 2750 dated 29 April 1812?, 120 acres in the county of (blank) in said District, in 3rd range west of the basis line, 2nd fract. twp, 4th Sec., being W 1/2 and the NE (corner?) of the NE 1/2, beg. at SW corner of said quarter. (FHL film 1,013,326; ? Hamilton Co.)
      L-341: 2 Jan. 1851, Grant #6913, in consideration of an entry (no number) dated 4 Sept. 1850, by F.W. Leu the certified copy being assigned to James Dunkin, grant to said Dunkin, 80 acres in the county of Bradley in the said Dist., in 1st Range West of basis line, 1st Twp, and (handwritten insertion: 18er?) Section, being W 1/2 of NW 1/4 of said Section, beg. at NW corner of said 1/4. (FHL film 1,013,330; NOTE: page 340 is blank)
 

TN Land Grants, West District:
      1-450: 15 March 1827, TN grant #456 for military service by Alexander Duncan to the State of NC, Warrant #5248 dated 11 Dec. 1797 for 274 acres entered 14 Dec. 1822 #1123; grant of 274 acres to Alexander Duncan or his heirs surveyed 12 May 1824 in 12th Dist., Range 7, Sec. 5 (no county given, but index card gives Humphrey Co.) (FHL film 1,013,334)
      1-583: 9 May 1827, TN Grant #592 by virtue of Cert. #6632 dated 16 Sept. 1824 issued to Wm. Donelson for 50 acres, and entered 24 May 1825 by No. 1754, grant to William B. Duncan assignee of said Donelson, 50 acres by survey on 15 Sept. 1825, in 10th Dist. in Hardeman Co., on Hickory Creek, a western branch of Hatchee, in Range 4, Sec. 5, bounded by SE corner of Entry #597 for 75 acres in name of James Burlison. (FHL film 1,013,334)
      1A-727: 30 July 1844, TN Grant #727 to Lewis Duncan, Madison Co. TN, entry 11 Feb. 1844 #72, for 55 and 82/160 acres, survey 31 Jan. 1844, Range 2, Sec. 11, SW corner of entry #1613 for 62 acres in name of P.M. Dufee, NW corner of 30 acre entry to David Jackson, SW corner of entry to Moses Wood. (FHL film 1,013,335)
      2A-237: 4 Feb. 1829, TN grant #1159 to Robert Duncan, assignee of John Rhodes, by virtue of Certificate #5255 dated 30 April 1824 to John Rhodes for 15 acres entered 23 June 1824 #7455, grant 15 acres by survey 18 April 1825 in 9th Dist. in Madison Co., Range 1, Sec. 7, on waters of Forked Deer, SE corner of entry #963 for 360 acres in name of R. Henry. (FHL film 1,013,337)
      2A-383: 7 May 1829, TN Grant #1283, by virtue of certificate #1312, 1313, 1314, 1315, 1352 and 1353, all 3 March 1826, 25 acres each, entered 2 May 1826 #1827, grant to James Duncan assignee originally of said Register (bottom of page says grant to James CURREN, 150 acres by survey 6 March 1828, 10th Dist. in Hardeman Co., Range 2, Sec. 3, adj. SW corner entry #975 for 640 acres in name of heirs of Hugh Curren, SE corner of C.C. Collins' 200 acre entry. (FHL film 1,013,337)
      2A-693: 20 July 1830, TN Grant #1589, by virtue of act? of duplicate John Armstrong warrant #2572 for 5000 acres dated 26 May 1792 to James Gray Wiene issued by secretary and commissioner of West TN pursuant to a resolution of General Assembly, and by virtue of Entry #2250 dated 24 June 1826 in 10th Dist. in name of Henry W. Duncan assignee of said Wiene for 25 acres, the whole of said 5000 acres being entered in said district by assignment to several under the occupant laws of TN; grant to Henry W. Duncan assignee originally of Allen J. Davie, 25 acres by survey 14 April 1828 in Hardeman Co. in Range 4, Sec. 6, NE corner of Entry #1755 in name of J. Carmack for 288 acres. (FHL film 1,0113,337)
      3A-73: 20 Dec. 1831, TN Grant #1893 to William L. Duncan, assignee of John May, by virtue of Cert. #1645 dated 21 Sept. 1824 issued to Alfred W. Taylor for 20 acres, Entry #1681 dated 27 Nov. 1824 in 9th Dist. in name of John May, assignee originally of Alfred W. Taylor; grant 20 acres by survey 20 Aug. 1825 in McNairy Co. on waters of Big Hatchee River in Range 1, Sec. 1, adj. NE corner and N line of Occupant Entry #86 in name of John F. Duncan. (FHL film 1,013,340)
      3A-837: 8 Jan. 1835, TN Grant #2650 to John F. Duncan, by virtue of military claimant #1099 dated Jan. 23, 1829? issued to John Harrison? (Norrison?) for 640 acres, of which 80 acres entered under provisions of occupant laws in 9th Dist., e.g., #88 (#4088?) dated 31 May 1824 in name of John F. Duncan assignee of said John Norrison; grant 80 acres surveyed 16 Aug. 1829 in Hardeman Co. on waters of Hatchee River, Range 1, Sec. 1. (FHL film 1,013,340)
      4-502: 28 July 1837, TN Grant #3235 to William L. Duncan, assignee of John F. Duncan, Cert. #3466 issued to William Land and Hugh C. Armstrong for 156 acres, entry #731 dated 18 July 1836 in 9th Dist. in name of John F. Duncan assignee of Land and Armstrong for 140 acres; Grant for 140 acres surveyed 1 July 1836 in Hardeman Co., Range 1, Sec. 1, on waters of Hatchey, NW corner of occupant entry #95 in name of W.L. Petty, SW corner of Entry #1687, occupant entry #86. (FHL film 1,013,341)
      4-789: 14 May 1838, TN Grant #3524 to Albert D. Duncan, assignee originally of Lucy O. Blount, entry in Hardeman Co. #2910 in name of Albert D. Duncan for 53 acres on 12 Dec. 1834, founded on warrant #344 to Lucy A. Blount for 414-4/6 acres on 24 Dec. 1833, surveyed 14 Jan. 1835, and by virtue of his occupant claim; grant 53 acres in Hardeman Co., 10th Dist., Range 4, Sec. (illeg), SW corner of Entry #2176 for 200 acres in name of James Duff, E. boundary of Entry #791 for 500 acres to Wm. Dickson. (FHL film 1,013,341)
      9A-68: 10 Nov. 1849, Grant #9852 to Jonathan Duncan, Henry Co., Entry #1113 on 25 Aug. 1849, 94 acres surveyed 9 Aug. 1849, NW corner Entry #207 for 26 acres in name of Asa Rabtasio, "including and excluding Entry #1567 for 10 acres". (FHL film 1,013,351)
 

Watauga Purchase Book; TN Land Grants:
      Pg.32, Old Book: Joseph Duncan, on 19 Nov. 1775, obtained a patent from this office for a tract of land on the first Eastern branch of boons Creek about two miles above the mouth of said Creek bounded ... corner to the land of John Calliham, William Bean & John Calliham, Wm. Bean, John Russell's land, containing 320 acres, which tract was entered by said Duncan 6 May 1775 who obtained a warrant for surveying the same, a plat of which was returned to this office by the hands of Wm. B. Smith, survyor. (FHL film 1,013,360 and copy from Judy Player and Charles Gordon) (MAD: Washington Co. TN)
 

"Land Records of Washington Co. Book 1" (copy from Charles Gordon 8/1978 from a personal visit to the Washington Co. TN Courthouse; this land book was not in the same series as other deed books in that county and he has been told the book has since been moved to the TN archives. The book may possibly be the "Watauga Purchase Book" which contains land grants in TN and is on microfilm.)
      Pg.48-49: 10 April 1776, Charles Robertson of Washington District NC sold to John McMahen, 640 acres on Knob Creek near the head and next to a corner of an entry that McMahen bought from Rice Duncan.
 

Watauga Purchase Book (Washington Co. TN) (FHL film 1,013,360; copy from Judy Player 1991 and from Charles Gordon 1978 from courthouse visit as "Land Records of Washington Co. Book 1")
      Pg.396: Old Book A pg.156; Washington Co. NC, No. 99; for 50 shillings for every 100 acres, grant to Uriah Hunt 119 acres in our Co. of Washington on Boone Creek waters of Watauga River joining an entry of Joseph Duncan and another entry formerly said Duncans, bounded ... beg. at Joseph Duncans corner white oak, then 28 poles to a chestnut tree on the line of said Hunts first survey, then with his line south 112 poles to said Hunt's corner red oak, then on said Hunts line west 100 poles to a red oak on his line, then south 100 poles to a hicory sapling, then east 160 poles to pinterson? a stoney hill ---, then north 212 poles to a stake on James Duncans line, then west 26 poles to the beginning. 23 Oct. 1782.
 

Watauga Purchase Book (FHL film 1,013,360)
      Pg.340: (old pg.144) 24 Oct. 1782, NC Grant #203 to George Russell, 591 acres in Washington Co. including his manor plantation, beg. Joseph Dunkan's corner white oak, dividing line between said Russel and Peter Neals, by plat (no waterway given).
      Pg.394: (old pg.156) 23 Oct. 1782, NC Grant #27 to Uriah Hunt, 300 acres in Washington Co. on both sides Boons Creek adj. Joseph Duncans line, per plat.
      Pg.430: (old pg.165) Indenture 6 Aug. 1783, Uriah Hunt of Washington Co. NC to Wm. Young of same, £70, 300 acres on both sides Boons Creek adj. Joseph Duncan's line. No wit.
 

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