Duncans of Morgan Co. TN in Other Localities

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Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson
the Genealogy Bug

Last revised May 15, 2012

MORGAN CO. TN
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Campbell Co. TN Chancery Court Minutes Vol.A, 1842-1859 (FHL film 979,191)
      A-237: 29 Dec. 1857, Julian F. Scott vs. James S. Duncan and Wm. J. Scott; case heard 29 Dec. 1857, refer to another pending suit in Chancery Court at Montgomery in Morgan Co. involving the same matters; require an accounting to determine the amount still due on the lands.
 

Scott Co. TN Deeds (FHL film 926,296)
      Volume A, transcribed deeds, original page in parenthesis when given
      A-66 (not given, A-110 from later information): 29 March 1852, Allen Reed of Scott Co. TN to G.W. Keeth, obligation for $600; Keith purchased of me for $300, land in Dist. 2 of Scott Co. TN, Grant #22063, Entry #716 of 26 Oct. 1835, adj. path from Isaac Reed and John Reed to Brimstone, on line between Campbell and Morgan Cos., near the road from Jacksborough to James Town, on New River; being surveyed 13 July 1837 and granted 18 Oct. 1838; title bond, due 1 May next; wit. Stephen A. Glascand, H. Rey; reg. 5 July 1852. (MAD: see A-196 later)
      A-150 (A-256): 18 Nov. 1852, Julian F. Scott and James S. Duncan to Henry Francis Frytag, all Morgan Co. TN, $150, 4 tracts in Scott Co. on Clear Fork, adj. the beginning corner of James S. Duncan's 5000 acre survey, including the same land granted to John B. Sanduskey on 13 March 1850 #37658, see the Grant for a more complete description of the land, which land is enclosed part by grant #27440, part in grant #21469, both to Julian F. Scott; /s/ J.F. Scott, Jas. S. Duncan; wit. B.F. Staples, John B. Sandusky. (MAD: acreage not given)
      A-173 (A-302): 20 July 1852, James S. Duncan and Russell Lewallen to Andrew Lewallen, $50, 500 acres in Dist. 2 adj. Scott's boundary line of a 5000 acre tract granted Julin F. Scott #2281, county line of Morgan and Scott near the road, east bank of Wolf Creek, top of the mountain between Wolf and Brimstone, S. boundary line of tract #2281, being part of entry #1925 on 17 Feb. 1836, grant #22242, excluding Andrew Lewalen's lands that he may have a better title; wit. W.J. Scott "as to J.S.D.", H. Lewallen.
      A-182 (A-326): 22 June 1854, James Lackey of Scott Co. TN to James S. Duncan of Morgan Co. TN, $400, 100 acres incl. the land granted to John Ried Jr. #20403, Entry #317 of 8 March 1826; wit. J.L. Smith, C. Looper.
      A-196 (not given): 12 Sept. 1854, appeared Stephen A. Glaslan and H. Rey, witnesses to the title bond, acquainted with Allen Reed the bargainor. I C.H. Caffles have assigned all the interest I have in the within bond to James S. Duncan to obtain title; 11 Sept. 1854; wit. R.M. Bowling, Isin? H. Jones. N.B., this page refers to page 110 and 111, said title bond on Allen Reed to G.W. Keeth. (MAD: see A-66 earlier)
      A-205 (A-379): 12 Sept. 1854, Rufus M. Bennett of Morgan Co. TN to James S. Duncan of same, $300, land adj. town of Huntsville, beginning at center of Cain Creek, 4 poles north of Emanuel Phillips old beginning corner, containing 30 acres more or less, after excluding the 15 acres which includes the town of Huntsville and other portions excluded in Phillips deed to me; wit. A.L. Brient, H. Human.
      A-211 (A-393): 24 Nov. 1854, Julin F. Scott to James S. Duncan, both Morgan Co. TN, $2000, land on Wolf Creek partly in Morgan Co. and partly in Scott Co., adj. south of where Able Peak lived, crossing Geanes Creek Road, corner Scott's entry #1725, including grants #26787 of 10 acres to James Bruten, #26851 of 100 acres to James Bruten, #27730 granted to J.F. Scott entered by Thomas Staples on 26 March 1828 of 100 acres on Woolf Creek and including part of grant #26810 for 5000 acres entered by W. Looper on 27 Jan. 1827, including all lands first described per grant #22342 founded on an entry #1797 made in Morgan Co. on 19 Nov. 1835, excluding any land of superior title owned by citizen of Woolf Creek, excluding part that I the said Scott made good title to, including "residence" of grant #22342, including house and farm on which James Bruten formerly lived, in all 4000 acres (MAD: sic) more or less on both sides Woolf Creek; wit. Riley Long, E. Lopper.
      A-212 (A-395): This day (no date), James S. Duncan to William J. Scott for $1, 400 acres (MAD: sic), part in 5th Dist. of Morgan Co. and part in 3rd Dist. of Scott Co., about 1/2 mile south of where Able Peak lived, crossing Goose Creek Road, crossing Wolf Creek, corner of Scott's entry #1725, said land entered by Julian F. Scott #1797 on 19 Nov. 1835, and by grant #22342 for 500 acres, excluding any of superior title and that J.F. Scott made title to other persons including house and farm where James Bruton formerly lived, containing by estimation "besides the excluding a few acres", 4000 acres more or less; mortgage; Duncan owes Julian F. Scott $2000 by notes of this date due this 27 Nov. 1854, bearing interest, in order to secure payments I am to pay $1000 in bank at Athens and also to pay $500 in Walden Academy of Morgan Co. and remainder $500 according to agreement between J.F. Scott and Jas. S. Duncan this date, held by me Wm. J. Scott, and said Julian F. Scott is to endorse for said Duncan the renewal of $1000 debt; reg. 28 Nov. 1854.
      A-214 (A-399): 21 Dec. 1852, James Bruten of Scott Co. TN to James S. Duncan of Morgan Co. TN, $400, 3 tracts on Black Wolf creek, total 130 acres, (1) 10 acres at Walkers corner, being located by Sarpa? Dougherty on 20 April 1845 under #2254 granted James Bruton #26787; (2) 20 acres near N. Dougherty's survey entered by David Proaskill? on 8 Oct. 1824 #152 and granted to James Bruton #26852; (3) 100 acres near N. Dougherty's 25 acre survey, including house and farm where said Bruton now lives, entered by David Prewhitt on 15 Oct. 1827, Entry #738, granted James Bruton assignee of Jessa Triplett Sheriff of Morgan Co. #26851; wit. Reuben A. Davis, William Summer?.
      A-216: 17 Nov. 1854, Sampson Young and Emeline J?. Duncan late Young and Ester Young and Hanah E. Young, all of Morgan Co. TN, to James Sandusky of Scott Co., $400, 50 acres. /s/ Lucinda (X) Young, Sampson Young, Emeline J. Duncan. Ester and Hannah Young examined in court. (MAD: wife of Burton M. Duncan; Fentress Co. TN 1860)
      A-246 (A-458): 15 Dec. 1854, James S. Duncain (Duncan) of Morgan Co. TN to Lenard C. Cain of Scott Co. TN, $300, 30 acres adj. town of Huntsville on Cain Creek north of Emanual Phillips old beginning corner, excluding the 15 acres which include the town of Huntsville and other "factives" excluded in Phillips deed to R.M. Bennett; wit. Henderson Pemberton, James Cox.
      A-264 (A-487): Morgan Co. TN, 20 March 1854, Jas. S. Duncan, R.M. Bennett, and C.H. Caffels, all Morgan Co. TN, to Joel M. Hanby of Scott Co. TN, $78, 100 acres on waters of Brimstone Creek adj. land where said Joel Hanby now lives; wit. Jery L. Hamby, Pleasant McCart.
      A-266 (A-491): 23 Oct. 1854, C.H. Saffele to James S. Duncan, $200, 5000 acres in Scott Co. formerly Morgan Co., on dividing line of Morgan and Campbell Cos., at head of Michael Rabuns branch, Brimstone Creek, Calvin Newport's line, being land entered by Thomas S. Cad? on 30 (blank) 1836 by #2348; wit. Frances M. Bird, E.R?. Duncain. (MAD: Saffele same as Caffels and Caffles in other deeds)
      A-327 (A-631): 22 July 1855, Herod Lewallen of Scott Co. TN to James S. Duncan of Morgan Co. TN, $200, land on waters of New River and Brimstone Creek, being all my part of one thousand six hundred and 2/5? acres, part of 5000 acre tract entered 13 June 1835? #1725? by J.F. Scott, "excluding all rights prior to 1835"; adj. corner 5000 acre tract in name of J.F. Scott, old Campbell Co. line, corner of 5000 acre tract in name of Thomas Lea, bank of Brimstone Creek, Calvin Newposts line, J.F. Scott's 5000 acre tract Entry #1798?; wit. Ward (X) Byrd, S.L. King?.
      B-3: 1 March 1856, James S. Duncan of Morgan Co. TN to John C. Schooler of Scott Co. TN, $250, 320 acres on waters of Black Wolf creek adj. 100 acre tract in name of H. Lewallen, 5000 acre tract entered in name of J.F. Scott by Grant #22342; wit. Preston H?uman, Jeson Frields.
      B-13: 8 April 1856, James S. Duncan of Morgan Co. TN appoint J.L. and R.W. Brown of City of Nashville, Davidson Co. TN, attorneys to sell my tracts of land in Morgan and Scott Co. TN; wit. Geo. D?. Bowling, Wm. Baker.
      B-19: 30 Oct. 1855, James S. Duncan of Morgan Co. TN to Polly Griffith of Scott Co. TN, $25, 100 acres on W.side of Brimstone Creek, adj. 50 acre tract of said Polly Griffiths, crossing public road, William H. William's line, Montagues line, John Triplett's corner of 50 acre tract sold by myself to him; wit. William (X) Griffith, Andrew Griffeth.
      B-33: 15 Aug. 1855, James S. Duncan of Morgan Co. TN to William Smith Jr., $300, 140 acres adj. 146 acre tract granted in name of Able Peak, line of 640 acre deed from J.F. Scott to Wm. Davis; wit. J.L. Myers, John W. Smith.
      B-56: 3 Oct. 1855, Jas. S. Duncan of Morgan Co. TN to Joseph Griffith of Scott Co. TN, $100, 400 acres on both sides Brimstone Creek, near ?Sophiah Griffeth's house, line of 5000 acre tract claimed by Montague, John Griffeth's corner, corner of 200 acre tract, including a tract sold by Cutberth Webb to Lane? Sexton?, incl. where said Griffith now lives, per title vested in me on an entry made by Thos. J. Lea and Cutbert Webb on 30 May 1838 north of entry #2248; wit. John Triplett, William Griffeth.
      B-101: 26 Oct. 1855, James S. Duncan of Morgan Co. TN to James Sanduskey of same, $37, 37 acres on Black Wolf Creek, adj. grant to John Law; wit. Winched? G. Redmon, Wm. W. Redmon.
      B-104: 27 Oct. 1855, James S. Duncan of Morgan Co. TN to John Lewallen of Scott Co. TN, $10, 25 acres on old Campbell and Morgan Co. line including the best land near the top of Round Mountain and adj. said John Lewallen's land; wit. Elihu McDonald, Wm. Smither.
      B-111: 6 April 1855, James S. Duncan and Rufus M. Bennett of Morgan Co. TN to John Triplett of Scott Co. TN, $200, 3 parcels on waters of Brimstone Creek; (1) 115 acres on Polly Griffith's line, Montague's line; (2) 150 acres adj. 116 acre tract, adj. 25 acre tract, adj. 30 acre tract of said Triplett, Joel Hamby's line; (3) land on line of said 116 acres, Joel Hamby's line, to include small piece of land between the lines supposed to be 7 acres, in all 272 acres; wit. C.S. Frances, Preston Human? (Hurnan?).
      B-113: 30 Oct. 1855, James S. Duncan of Morgan Co. TN to William H. Williams of Scott Co. TN, $150, land on waters of Brimstone and Gurzas? Creek, adj. survey in name of Aaron Gard, Michiel Robins 1000 acre tract, to top of the ridge, adj. survey for 300 acres in name of Cutbirth Webb Entry #1838 surveyed 29 Oct. 1836, adj. W. fork of Lewis Peak branch, land of heirs of Fielden Griffith decd, Brimstone Road, said Williams line of a 300 acre survey sold by me, C.U. Saffell and R.M. Bennett to said Williams, containing 600 acres by estimation, excluding 300 acres heretofore sold to said Williams by me, C.W?. Saffell and R.M. Bennett; wit. John Pemberton, C. Duncan Jr.
      B-115: 26 March 1855, James S. Duncan of Morgan Co. TN to Cutbirth Webb of Scott Co. TN, $100, 100 acres including the land granted to John Rude Jr. #20403 Entry #317 of 8 March 1826; wit. Wm. D. Fields, John Triplett.
      B-134: 18 Jan. 1856, James S. Duncan of Morgan Co. TN to G.R. Brandan & Kimbush of same, $1, my interest to land formerly occupied by Solomon Young, on county line between Morgan and Scott Co., on E fork of Wolf Creek to Middle Fork, Anderson Lewallen's line; wit. Solomon Young, A.R. Lewallen.
      B-228: Morgan Co. TN Circuit Court 30 March 1856, J.S. Elliott vs. Jas. S. Duncan, Covenant; the Plaintiff (Elliott) appeared, the Defendant did not appear; Plaintiff to recover from the Defendant his damages, amount unknown. Monday, 21 July 1856, both parties appeared, a jury of Morgan Co., to wit, Charles G. Davis, Lewis Howard, A. Hurst, James Wilson, Wm. Jones, H.P. Goddard, Jesse Stonecipher, James Peters, Jesse Brageab?, Albert Hurtt (MAD: sic), Jeremiah Hurst, and M.D. Laneir; jury found for the Plaintiff damages $531.60 for breach of covenant, 22 July 1856.
      B-229: Morgan Co. TN Circuit Court, J.S. Elliott vs. Jas. S. Duncan, Attachment issued 19 July 1855 (MAD: sic); in default of personal property, the Morgan Co. Sheriff on 30 July 1855 levied on 3 tracts of land, the property of Defendant, Grant #29060, Grant #29064, and Grant #28758, total 11,140 acres; judgment rendered for $531.60, order of sale issued, /s/ 25 July 1856 (MAD: sic); reg. 29 July 1856 Scott Co. TN.
      B-251: 25 Nov. 1857, Deed of Release, James S. Duncan to Julien F. Scott, release of covenant in each deed made to me by said Julien F. Scott to all land included in any of grants executed to Thomas B. Eastland by TN in either Morgan or Scott Co. TN or in both; also release each person holding under said Julien F. Scott for whom I hold title by deed; /s/ James S. Duncan; wit. Will L. Scott, D.K. Young.
 

"Scott Co. TN Minute Book (Deeds) 1859-1861" (Volume C) transcriptions by WPA; incl. index (FHL fiche 6,048,566 and book 976.871 R2s)
      C-60: Nov. 1858, James Duncan of Morgan Co. to James Sandusky of Scott Co., $50, land on waters of Wolf Creek, beg. at a red oak, then W directly to mouth of Wolf Creek, then on the line of a 50 acre survey in name of John Law, crossing the creek, then up the branch, [corner of] Grant 24763, then direct line to the beginning, 1,050 acres by estimation, including the lands of said James Duskey (sic) on Wolf Creek adj. the said Sandusky one tract of 4,000 acres granted by TN #26618, the other of 3,000 acres by grant #22742, "the same land said Sandusky has held for said Duncan," convey any "petition" of said land to any persons the said Sandusky releases his lease on same to extent of premises that said Duncan may sell and said James Duncan for himself his heirs and assigns to and with the said Sandusky his heirs and assigns the title of the above land he and they will warrant and defend; that James "Dusky" signed in present of witness W.M. Duncan, /s/ James S. Duncan; witness B.M. Duncan, Jeremiah Jones, Sampson Young, /s/ James S. Duncan; personally appeared James S. Duncan the bargainer, Feb. 14, 1860. (MAD: acreage as given; two signatures and sets of witnesses listed; have copy)
      C-151: Nov. 1860, James Duncan of Morgan Co. TN to David Duncan and John Foster of KY, for $110 paid by said David Duncan and "James" Foster, land on E. side Black Creek, E. side West Creek adj. Joseph Burnetts 150 acre tract, containing 110 acres, being part of Grants #22344 and #22326; wit. G.W. "Cuncan," John Byrd.
      C-154: Aug. "1861", James Duncan of Morgan Co. to Emanuel "Dusky" of Wayne Co. KY, $250, sell unto said E. Sandusky, 100 acres by estimation on waters of Wolf Creek and Swell Creek, adj. 640 acre tract where Ruth Duncan now lives, S. bank of Swell Creek and 5000 acre survey in name of Rachel Daughtery, W.M. Buttram's line, said Emanuel Sandusky; wit. Thomas Stonecipher, Curtice Stoneciper; /s/ James S. Duncan; witnessed at Huntsville Oct. 1860; reg. Feb. 1861.
 

Scott Co. TN Deeds (SLC 9/29-30/2011 and 3/26/2012; wanted deeds to/from Craven Duncan, G.B. Duncan, or Ewell Duncan, and Duncan to Duncan)
   Deeds, vol. C-E 1859-1875 (FHL film 926,297)
      C-143/144: 2 Oct. 1860, James S. Duncan of Morgan Co. TN to David? A. Duncan and John M. Foster of Wayne Co. KY, for $110 paid, sell a certain tract of land in Scott Co. on the east side of Black Creek, beg. on the side of said creek, on Joseph Burnett's corner and line; containing 110 acres more or less, it being part of two grants No.22344 and 22325, warrant title. /s/ James S. Duncan, Wit. G.W. Duncan, John H. Byrd. James S. Duncan appeared 8 Oct. 1860 before R. Pemberton, Clerk of the County Court, Scott Co. TN. Recorded 27 Feb. 1861, noted in note book A on pg.5, and registered in Book C pg.152&3. (FHL film 926,297; SLC 9/29/2011)
      E-259/260: 3 Feb. 1866, E.R. Duncan and C. Duncan admrs of James S. Duncan decd of Morgan Co. TN appoint Sam Long of Clinton Co. KY our attorney for three months to sell the parcels or tracts of land in Morgan Co. TN, described as one tract conveyed by E.R. Duncan to James? S. ?? by review?? dated 11 Jan. 1861, one tract conveyed by G.H. Girobsky? to said Duncan 500 acres 11 Jan. 1861, grant to said Duncan 500 acres 11 Jan. 1861, grant to said Duncan No. 25149 Entry 2232, 34 March 1851? (1853?) for 200 acres, also grant to same of No. 28759 of entry 2210 dated 17th 1851? for 100 acres, also grant to said J.S. Duncan of No.27730 entry 3110 dated 10 May 1851 for 640 acres, also deed from Prostan? Haman dated 15th March 1849 for 400 acres, deed from Wm? Sumuns & Sam also dated 27 March 1852 for 5040? acres, deed from Joseph Shandwell dated 21 Nov. 1864 for 50 acres, deed from W. Todd 31 Jan. 1847 for 200 acres, deed from Valantine Uling? 18 June 1853 for 104-3/4 acres, also the following tracts belonging to the estate of said James S. Duncan decd laying in Scott Co. TN, to wit, grant to Duncan & Hrun? ces? 1/2 of which is 2000 acres no.29722 Entry 3200? dated 15 Sept? 1851, deed from H. Gerallin? for 1000 acres dated 4 March 1842, deed from R.M. Bennett dated 12 Sept. 1854 for 30 acres, [part?] of No.29147? entry No.47 dated 2 Sept. 1854 for 200 acres, containing forty eight thousand six hundred ninety and ? acres, together with the tenements, ... and appurtenances, and deliver such deeds (etc.). /s/ E.R. Duncain, C. Duncan, admrs. of James S. Duncan. Wit. Isaac Risden, James? C. Jasker?. E.R. Duncain and Craven Duncain appeared 3 Feb. 1860 before C.C. Reed, Clerk of Scott Co. TN. Recorded March 10, 1861. Foregoing power of attorney was filed in my office, note book A, pg.111, 8 March 1866, Morgan Co. TN. Filed in Scott Co. TN March 10, 1866. Next document is power of attorney from John F. Scott of Morgan Co. TN to Sam Long of Clinton? Co. KY attorney to sell land in Scott Co. TN (not copied). (FHL film 926,297 item 3; cannot read handwriting)
      E-294/296: 27 April 1866, E.R. Duncan & C. Duncan, Admrs. of James S. Duncan deceased of Morgan Co. TN, appoint Sam Long of Clinton Co. KY attorney for us for 3 months to sell certain pieces or grants of land in Morgan Co. TN, one tract conveyed by E.R. Duncan to Jas. S. Duncan on 1 Nov. 1854 for 5000 acres, one tract conveyed by G.F. Girding? to J.S. Duncan on 11 June 1861 for 500 acres, one grant to J.S. Duncan No.29154 Entry No.2232 dated 3 March 1853 for 200 acres, one grant to same No.28758 of Entry No.3211 dated 17 Nov. 1857 for 100 acres, one grant to J.S. Duncan No.27730 of Entry No.3146? (blotted) dated 30 May 1850 for 640 acres, one tract conveyed to same by Preston Hunan 5 March 1859 for 800 acres, one tract conveyed to same by W. Survers? & Samuel Hall 27 March 1852 for 5000 acres, tract conveyed to same by Joseph Hudfall 21 Nov. 1854 for 50 acres, tract conveyed by Wm. Todd 31 Jan. 1857 for 200 acres, tract conveyed by Valentine Ulian 18 June 1853 for 105-1/2 acres, also following tracts of land belonging to estate of said James S. Duncan deceased in Scott Co. TN, one grant to (faded left margin) Duncan & Francis Duncans part of which 2500 acres No.27722 Entry containing acres together with the tenaments {*see back of this sheet for calsuel?} appurtenances [etc.], /s/ E.R. Duncan, Craven Duncan Jr. Wit. J?.F. Scott, S?.F. Scott. Enock R. Duncan and Craven Duncan Jr. appeared 27 April 1866 before John S. Scott, Clerk of Morgan Co. Court.
            (pg.296) *No.3200 date of Entry, 15 Sept. 1851, one tract conveyed by H. Lewallan for 1000 acres dated 31st March 1852, tract conveyed by R.M. Bennet dated 12th Sept. 1854 for 30? acres and grant No.29157 of Entry No.51 dated 2nd Sept. 1851 for 200 acres, Grant No.27047 Entry No.50 date of entry Sept. 2, 1851 for 5000 acres and grant No.27641 of Entry No. (blank) date 3 Sept. 1849 for 5000 acres, one deed from C.H. Saffle dated 22nd Oct. 1854 for 500 acres, one deed from J.H.S. Scott dated 22nd July 1857 for 150 acres, one deed from Mathew Davis dated 8th of January 1856 for 25 acres, one deed from said Davis dated 8th Jan. 1856 for 51 acres and one deed from said Davis dated 15th August 1855 for 140 acres, one deed from J.F. Scott dated 30th day of March 1855 for 4000 acres, one deed from J.F. Scott dated 14th December 1859 for 3000 acres, one deed from Bailey Butram Shff of Scott County Tennessee of date 22nd Sept. 1857 for 10000 acres. State of TN, Scott Co., the foregoing power of attorney was filed in my office and noted in note book A page 112, 27 April 1866, registered the same day with the certificate therein in Book N, page 441. (FHL film 926,297 item 3)
 
   Deeds, vol. F-G 1866-1872 (FHL film 926,298)
      F-383/386: Craven Duncan and E.R. Duncan administrators of James S. Duncan vs. Emma Duncan widow et al heirs and creditors of James S. Duncan deceased. Orig. & Insolvent, Bill. The cause coming on to be further heard ... Chancery Court at Montgomery for Morgan Co. 21 March 1867 upon the original Bill, Exhibits, Judgement pro confesso answer of the guardian at litem and the report of the Clerk & Master made at the present term of this court, which said report being unaccepted to, is by the court in all things confirmed. It appearing to the Court that the intestate James S. Duncan was at the time of his death seized in fee and possession of all the lands hereinafter described and that a good title has descended to his widow and children, and it appearing from the report afsd that the debts and liabilities against said estate cannot be paid without a sale of the real estate belonging to said estate, the Court orders the following tracts be sold for cash in hand or upon time as in the opinion of the special Commissioner to be hereafter appointed will be best, 1st Tract, 2nd Tract, (3rd through 10th Tract) 11th Tract, 12th Tract Recorded in Registers Office of Morgan Co. Book O, pg.41. 9th Tract, 200 acres in Scott Co. TN on waters of middle fork of Wolf Creek conveyed by James S. Duncan to William Todd by deed Nov. 7, 1855 and by Todd conveyed to said Duncan by deed Jany. 31, 1857 recorded in Morgan Co. in Book N pg.392. 13th Tract, 5,000 acres of land in Scott Co. TN on waters of New River & Brimstone Creek granted by TN to James S. Duncan Dec. 15, 1849, by Grant No.27641, Entered Sept. 3, 18(blot), recorded in office of Register of East TN at Knoxville. 14th Tract, 200 acres in Scott Co. TN on waters of Black Creek a tributary of the Clear Fork of the Cumberland River granted by TN to James S. Duncain July 12, 1854 by Grant No.29157, Entered Sept. 5, 1851? by Entry No.51 recorded ... Vol.29 Pg.1056. 15th Tract, 5,000 acres of land in Scott Co. TN on waters of Brimstone Creek a tributary? of New River granted by TN to James S. Duncain Sept. 20? 1851 by grant No.27047 entered Sept. 2? 1841 by Entry No.50 recorded ... 16th Tract, (one word)? 500 acres in Scott Co. TN on waters of Wolf White Creek, being the undivided 1/2 of a 5,000 acre tract granted by TN to James S. Duncain in ??? Oct? 8?, 1856 by Grant No.29,724 entered Sept.? 12, 18?? and recorded in Vol.?? page 476? 17th Tract 5,000 acres in Scott Co. TN on the waters of Black Wolf Creek granted by TN to Julin A?. Scott Dec. 31, 1838 by grant No.344 entered June 12? 1835 by Entry No.1725 recorded in Vol.20 pg.795 and by said Scott conveyed to Thomas McMassie? by deed June 23? 1842 recorded in Morgan Co. in Book E pg.39, 38 & 39? and by Sheriff and collector of Scott Co. to James S. Duncain by deed Sept? 22 1847 recorded in Scott Co. in Book D? pg.215 & 16 & 17. 18th Tract of 5,000 acres in Scott Co. TN on both sides of New River granted by TN to Gulin F. Scott Dec. 28, 18?? by grant No.206? entered Oct. 8 1825? by Entry No. ??? recorded Vol.26? page 195? and by said Scott conveyed to Thomas M.M... by deed June 25, 1842, recorded in Morgan Co. in Book E pgs. 31,35 & 38, and by Sheriff & Collector of Scott Co. to Jas. S. Duncain by deed Sept. 22, 1857 recorded in Scott Co. in Book L? pg.215 & 16 & 17. 19th Tract of 5,000 acres of land in Scott Co. TN on waters of Clear Fork of the Cumberland, being part of two separate tracts of land granted by State of TN to Julin F. Scott and by said Scott conveyed to James S. Duncain by deed Dec. 14, 1847 recorded in Scott Co. in Book B page 232. 20th Tract, 5,000 acres in Scott Co. TN on both sides of New River being a tract of 5,000 acres granted by TN to Julin F. Scott Dec. 31, 1838 by Grant 22,243 entered Jany. ? 1834? by entry No.1726 recorded in Vol.20 page 795 and by said Scott conveyed to James S. Duncain by deed March 3, 1845 recorded in Scott Co. in Book 6 pg.236 & 239. 21st Tract, 150 acres in Scott Co. TN on waters of Black Creek & Shrell? Creek being a part of Grant No.27,470 to Julin F. Scott by TN, Entry 1625, and by Scott conveyed to James S. Duncain by deed July 22, 1847 recorded in Scott Co. in Book A pg.228 & 119. 22nd Tract, 140 acres in Scott Co. TN on waters of Puscters? Branch a tiantan?? of Black Wolf Creek conveyed by Mathew P. Davis to James S. Duncain by deed Aug. 16? 1855 recorded in Scott Co. in Book E? pgs.255?&256?. 23rd Tract, 51 acres in Scott Co. TN conveyed by Mathew P?. Davis to James S. Duncain by deed Jany. 8?, 1856, recorded in Scott Co. Book E pg.235 & 36. 24th Tract, 25 acres in Scott Co. TN conveyed by Mathew F?. Davis to James S. Duncain by deed Jan. 8, 1856, recorded Scott Co. Book E, pgs.234 & 235. 25th Tract, 30 acres in Scott Co. TN adj. town of Huntsville conveyed by R.M. Bennett to James S. Duncain by deed Sept. 12, 1857, recorded Scott Co. TN in Book A pages Oct.12, 1854. (sic) 26th Tract, 5,000 acres in Scott Co. TN conveyed by TN to Thomas S. Lire? in 1838 by Entry No.2348 and conveyed by C.H?. Saffell to James S. Duncain by deed Oct. 23, 1854, recorded in Scott Co. Book C? Pgs.491 & 492. 27th Tract in Fentress Co. containing 133-1/2? acres. The court appoints Charles L. Cowan of City of New York a special commissioner to sell the lands aforesaid. Certification by John H. Brient, Clerk and Master of Chancery Court of Morgan Co. TN, about the decree at the Chancery Court at March term 1867 in case of Craven Duncan and E.R. Duncan, Administrators of the Estate of James S. Duncan deceased against Emma O?. Duncan, widow and the heirs and creditors of said James S. Duncan as the same remains of record, 23 March 1867. (FHL film 926,298)
       F-386/390: Report of Charles G?. Cowan of City of New York, Special Commissioner, for $5,000 paid, convey to Richard K. Warren? of City of New York all those tracts in TN belonging to estate of late James S. Duncan deceased, 1st Tract to 9th Tract in Morgan Co. recorded in Morgan Co. Book O pg.41, 10th Tract 200 acres on the waters of the Middle Fork of Wolf Creek conveyed by James S. Duncan to William Todd by deed Nov. 7 1853 and by said Todd reconveyed to said Jas. S. Duncan by deed Jan. 31, 1857, recorded in Morgan Co. in Book N, page 392.
            11th Tract & 12th Tract, recorded in Morgan Co., 13th Tract, 800 acres of land in Morgan Co. recorded Book N, pge 392. 14th Tract, 5,000 acres in Scott Co. on waters of New River & Brimstone Creek granted by State of TN to James S. Duncan Dec. 15, 1849, by grant No.27641 entered Sept. 3, 1849 by entry No. (blank) recorded in office of Register of East Tennessee at Knoxville in Vol. (blank) page (blank).
            15th Tract, 200 acres in Scott Co. on waters of Black Creek a tributary of the clear fork of the Cumberland River, granted by State of TN to James S. Duncan July 12, 1854, by Grant No.29157 entered Sept. 2? 1851 by Entry No.51, recorded in office of Register of East TN at Knoxville in Vol.29 page 1016.
            16th Tract - 5,000 acres of land in Scott Co. on waters of Brimstone creek, a tributary of New River, granted by TN to James S. Duncan Sept. 30, 1851 by Grant No. 27047 entered Sept. 2, 1857, by Entry No.30?, recorded in East TN at Knoxville (vol.&page blank).
            17th Tract, 2500 acres of land in Scott Co. on waters of Wolf White Oak & Black Creeks being the undivided one half of a 5000 acre tract granted by TN to James S. Duncan Oct. 8, 1856, by Grant No. 29722 entered Sept. 15, 1851, by Entry No.3200 recorded East TN Vol.30 page 450.
            18th Tract, 5,000 acres of land in Scott Co. on waters of Black Wolf Creek granted by TN to Julia F. Scott Dec. 31, 1838 by Grant No. 22344 entered June 13, 1835, by Entry No.1725 recorded East TN Vol.20 page 795 and by said Scott conveyed to Thomas M. Manus by deed June 25, 1842, recorded Morgan Co. Book E, pg.37, 38 & 39 and by Sheriff & Collector of Scott Co. conveyed to James S. Duncan by deed Sept. 22, 1857, recorded Scott Co. Book B pages 215, 216 & 217.
            19th Tract, 5,000 acres of land in Scott Co. on both sides of New River, granted by TN to Julian F. Scott Dec. 26, 1823 by grant 22,236 entered Oct. 19, 1833? by entry No.1738 recorded E.TN Vol.20 page 793 and by said Scott conveyed to Thomas McManus by deed June 25, 1848? recorded Morgan Co. Book E, pages 37, 38 & 39, and by Scott Co. Sheriff conveyed to Jas S. Duncan by deed Sept. 22, 1857, recorded Scott Co. Book B, pages 215, 216, & 217.
            20th Tract, 3,000 acres of land in Scott Co. on waters of the Clear Fork of the Cumberland River, being part of two separate tracts of land granted by TN to Julian F. Scott of Entry No.1625 & 2273 and by said Scott conveyed to James S. Duncan by deed Dec. 14, 1857?, recorded Scott Co. Book B, page 232.
            21st Tract, 4,000 acres of land in Scott Co. on waters of New River, being part of tract of 5,000 acres granted by TN to Julian F. Scott Dec. 31, 1838, by Grant No. 22243? entered Jany. 13, 1835 on entry No.1726 recorded E.TN Vol.20 page 79, and by said Scott conveyed to James S. Duncan by deed March 3, 1855? recorded Scott Co. Book E, pg.236? & 237.
            22nd Tract, 150 acres of land in Scott Co., a part of 3,000 acre tract on waters of Skull Creek and ?? Creek granted by TN to Julian F. Scott by Grant 27470? Entry 42?? conveyed to James S. Duncan by deed July 15? 1851? recorded Scott Co. Book U? pages 118 & 119.
            23rd Tract, 150? acres of land in Scott Co. conveyed by Mathew P. Davis to James S. Duncan by deed Jany. 8, 1856, recorded Book E, pg.255 & 256.
            24th Tract, 51 acres in Scott Co. conveyed by Mathew P. Davis to James S. Duncan by deed Jany. 8, 1856, recorded Scott Co. Book E, pages 255 & 256.
            25th Tract, 25 acres in Scott Co. conveyed by Mathew P. Davis to James S. Duncan by deed dated Jany. 8, 1856, recorded Scott Co. Book E, page 234 & 235.
            26th Tract, 30 acres in Scott Co. adj. town of Huntsville, conveyed by B.M. Bennett to James S. Duncan by deed Sept. 12, 1854, recorded Scott Co. Book (blank) page (blank) Oct. 12, 1854.
            27th Tract, 5,000 acres in Scott Co. conveyed by TN to Thomas Yen? in 1836 by Entry No.22345 (or 6) and conveyed by C.H. Gaffell? to James S. Duncan by deed bearing date Oct. 23, 1854, recorded Scott Co. TN Book A, pgs. 491 & 492.
            28th Tract, 133 & 1/3 acres in Fentress Co. on waters of Clear Creek, being the undivided 1/3 interest of Jas. S. Duncan to a tract of 400 acres granted by TN to Julian F. Scott, William J. Scott & James S. Duncan by Grant No. 11324 dated May 10, 1854, entered Jan. 15, 1854 by Entry No. 1057, recorded in Office of Register of Mountain District at Sparta in Book X, pages 296 & 297.
            With all appurtenances etc. & interest of James S. Duncan decd, and the said Charles S. Cowan covenants with Richard K. Warren that at the time of the delivery hereof, the widow and minor heirs of said James S. Duncan were the lurgent? owners of the premises above, and will warrant the said premises to said Richard K. Warren. 1 Nov. 1867, /s/ Charles S. Cowan, Special Commissioner. Wit. M.H. Berger, Edwin F. Corey Jr. Charles S. Cowan appeared 11 Nov. 1867 before Edwin F. Corey, commissioner in City of New York. Statement that deed was filed in Scott Co. office in Book B, page 20 & 21. (FHL film 926,298)
      F-390/394: Deed from Richard A. Warren of City of New York to C. Gilden Call of same, for $5,000, Tracts: 10th, 11th?, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th. 13 July, 1868. (FHL film 926,298)
 
      G-327/329: That on 5 Feb. 1859 James S. Duncan then of Scott Co. but now deceased executed to A.H. Griffith of same county, a title bond for 110? acres in Scott Co. on Brimstone creek for $50 ... James S. Duncan died intestate without a will, Craven Duncan was appointed administrator, ... C. Duncan and E.R. Duncan admin. ... Morgan Co. 1865 ... 5 March 1870. /s/ Craven Duncan, E.R. Duncan. (more not copied) (FHL film 926,298; SLC 9/29/2011)
      G-545/547: To the Hon. L.C. Houk, Judge of 17th Judicial Circuit of TN holding Chancery Court of Morgan Co. by Special Statute. The Bill of Complaint of Craven Duncan and E.R. Duncan residents of Morgan Co. TN, admin. of estate of James S. Duncan, decd, against Emmie Duncan, widow of said James S. Duncan, and Mary Ann, Lydia S., Burton M. and Elizabeth Jane Duncan, minor heirs at law of James S. Duncan, decd, who reside in Morgan Co. also, and Joel Lewallen, G.W. Keith, Baley Buttram admrs of Molton P. Davis decd who resides in Scott Co., and all other persons having claims against the estate of the deceased, complaints show that on 2 April 1863 James S. Duncan died intestate being wounded by a band of rebels, that at the June term of the Morgan Co. Court 1865 your complainants were appointed administrator of said estate and entered bond; they show there was no personal estate and the estate of deceased consisted of realty in Morgan and Scott Co. TN containing 50 or 60 thousand acres in all in various tracts, some by grants from the state to intestate and others by deed, nearly all of which are wild lands not in cultivation, some suitable for farming and others for grazing purposes, which are of considerable value and of which the widow has not been as yet endowed. The estate is greatly indebted ... exceed in value $1,000, there is nothing to pay the debt but the lands described. The complainants pray the parties named as such and all creditors be made parties defendants hereto and be required to answer so the estate [can] be wound up and adjudicated, that the land be sold in satisfaction of said debts, ... /s/ Craven Duncain, E.R. Duncain, admrs. of J.S. Duncain deceased. W.J. Scott & D.H?. Faning? Sols. [Solicitors]. E.R. Duncain and Craven Duncain ... appeared before John H. Brent, Morgan Co. TN, Sept. 3, 1866. Endorsed Sept. 1866 by L.C. Hawk, Judge &c.
         Endorsed, No.64, Craven Duncain & E.R. Duncain Admrs. vs. Emmie Duncain widow et als, heirs and creditors of J.S. Duncaine decd, Filed 3 Sept. 1866. I John H. Brent. Remarks: Prosecution & Injunction Bond were given and filed, subponia were regularly issued and served upon the heirs of said estate so that they were properly before the Court.   G-547/439: Thursday March 21, 1867, proceedings were had, Chancery Court at Montgomery for Morgan Co. by Special Statute 21 March 1867, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Chancellor that Mary Ann Lydra, S. Burton, M. and Elisabeth Jane Duncain, minors heirs of James S. Duncain deceased, have been served with process and said parties have no regular guardian, the Chancelor is therefore ... decree that G.W. Cuth? be appointed guardian ad litem for said minors and as such answer the bill in this cause for them.
            This cause coming on for further orders 21 March 1867 before Hon. L.C. Houk Judge & C. ... answer of the guardian ad litem and judgment for confesses, the amount of debts being unknown, the Chancelor is therefore pleased to order adjudge and decree the Clerk & Master of this Court hear proof and report instaple? if practicable, if not then the next term of this court. What are the whole amount of debts against said estate. What amount of assetts are there in the hands of Complainants or should be in their hands by reasonable care and deligence with which to pay said debt. Can the debt against said estate be paid without a sale of the real estate in pursuence the above decree I have caused to come before me. The complainants who are the administrators of the estate of Jas. S. Duncain decd. depose the whole amount of debt against the estate of your intestate Jas. S. Duncan (ans) so far as the debts have been presented or come to our knowledge, they amount exclusive of the costs of administration to about the sum of Five thousand dollars. Quest.2nd, what amount of assets have come to your hands ... Ans. Nothing has come to our hands or can come so far as we have any knowledge or information, except the sum of about eighteen hundred dollars in notes and accounts? upon different persons, most of whom are hopelessly insolvent and very little if any can be realized out of said notes and accounts. 21 March 1867, E.R. Duncan, Craven Duncan, Administrators, John H. Brent C&M. From the above testimony I report that the whole amount of debts ... (same as above) /s/ March 21, 1867, John H. Brunt, C&M (FHL film 926,298)
         G-550/555: Craven Duncan, E.R. Duncan, Adms. of James S. Douncan, vs. Emmie Duncan widow et al. Original insolvent Bill. ... coming on to be further heard before L.C. Houk, Judge & c, Chancery Court at Montgomery for Morgan Co. TN, on 21 March 1867, ... that the intestate Jas. S. Duncan was at the time of his death seized in fee and possessed of all the land, and a good and indefenseble title has descended to his widow and children, and the debts cannot be paid without a sale of the real estate, the court orders a judgment and decree the following tracts be sold ... 1st Tract, 1000 acres in Morgan Co. on Black Wolf Creek, ... Morgan Co. Book I? page 239 (MAD: have condensed); 2nd Tract 5000 acres in Morgan Co. Book K, page 403; 3rd Tract 2500 acres East TN Vol.29 pg.75. 4th Tract, 640 acres, East TN Vol.(blank). 5th Tract, 100 acres, East TN. 6th Tract, 2000 acres Morgan Co. Book I, page (torn corner). 7th Tract, 1067? acres, Morgan Co. Book A, page 393. 8th Tract, 5000 acres, Morgan Co. Book N, page 14_ (in fold). 9th Tract, 200 acres, in Scott Co., Morgan Co. Book N, page 392. 10th Tract, Morgan Co. Book M, page 195. 11th Tract, 800 acres, Morgan Co. Book N, page 386. 12th Tract, 5000 acres in Scott Co. E.TN Vol.(too faint) page 1086?. 13th Tract, 200 acres in Scott Co., E. TN Vol.29 page 1086. 14th Tract, 5000 acres in Scott Co., E. TN. 15th Tract, 2500 acres in Scott Co., E. TN, vol.30 page 450. 16th Tract, 5000 acres in Scott Co. recorded Morgan Co. Book E pg.27 and Scott Co. Book B page 215, 16 & 17. 17th Tract, 5000 acres in Scott Co., Morgan Co. Book E, page 37, 38 & 39, and Scott Co. Book B pages 215, 16 & 17. 18th Tract, 3000 acres in Scott Co., Scott Co. Book B pg.239. 19th Tract, 4000 acres in Scott Co., Scott Co. Book E page 236. 20th Tract, 150 acres in Scott Co., Scott Co. Book A page 118 & 19. 21st Tract, 140 acres in Scott Co., Scott Co. Book E pages 233 & 234. 22nd Tract, 51? acres in Scott Co., Scott Co. Book E, page 235 & 36. 23rd Tract, 25 acres in Scott Co., Scott Co. Book E page 234 & 235. 24th Tract, 30 acres in Scott Co., Scott Co. Book A? (N?) page (blank), 12 Oct. 1854. [MAD: no 25th tract] 26th Tract, 133-1/3 acres in Fentress Co., Mt. District of TN, Book H, page 296 & 97. Are in order to execute this decree and sell the land aforesaid. March term 1868, no steps were taken in the foregoing cause. (FHL film 926,298)
         G-556/557: Thursday, July 21, 1868, that Charles S. Cowan as Special Commissioner has failed to sell the land, the judge annulled the order appointing Charles S. Cowan Special Commissioner.
         G-557/569: Tuesday, 19 Nov. 1868, proceedings held, 29 Nov. 1868 ... 500 acres in Fentress and a tract in Scott Co. and 50 acres in Morgan Co. and 5 acres in Morgan Co. ... with all other lands be sold as directed. March 17, 1869, Wednesday, proceedings; July 22, 1869, proceedings; All tracts sold to Edward N. Lum of New York for $3,197.47, $320 paid, $2877.47 due, report filed 14 July 1869. Filed Nov. 13, 1871.
         G-569/577: Deed from John H. Brent to Edward N. Lum for the 26 tracts. Recorded Morgan Co. TN Nov. 22, 1870, and Scott Co. TN Nov. 22, 1870 (1871?). (FHL film 926,298; not extracted here)
 
   Deeds, v. M-N 1876-1882 (FHL film 926,301; SLC 9/29-30/2011 and 3/26/2012)
      M-580: 3 March 1868, Craven Duncan and E.R. Duncan of Morgan Co. TN, Admins. of estate of James Duncan decd, to Lucinda Robins of Scott Co. TN, for $50 paid, sell tract of land in Sec.?? (at bottom of page) adj. lands of Lucinda Robins and John Robins, containing 300 acre more or less, being the land that Matilda Peat? bought of Jas. S. Duncan and sold to Lucinda Robins, warrant title. /s/ Craven Duncan, E.R. Duncan, Adms. of estate of James S. Duncan decd. Craven Duncan and E.R. Duncan appeared 3 March 1868 before John S. Scott, Clerk of Morgan Co. Court. Recorded Aug. 4, 1879. (FHL film 926,301; SLC 9/30/2011)
      M-729/730: 8 Feb. 1880, Craven Duncan and Parthena Duncan of Scott Co. TN to G.W. Massingale of Morgan Co. TN, for $40 paid, sell tract of land in Morgan Co. on ... White Oak Creek, Flat Rock Bottom Branch, 100 acres more or less, warrant title. /s/ Craven Duncan Jr., Parthena Duncan. Wit. Parthena (X) Duncan, Lydia S. Duncan (for Parthena Duncan). Assignment of right etc. by George W. Massingale to John Massingale. Craven Duncan and wife Parathena Duncan appeared 29 March 1880 before John Pemberton, Clerk of Scott Co. Court; Recorded May 3, 1880. (FHL film 926,301; SLC 9/30/2011)
      N-118/122: 30 June 1880 ... the lands which belonged to Jas. S. Duncan decd. were sold under a decree of the Chancery Court of Morgan Co. in the case of E.R. & Craven Duncan Admrs &c, vs. Emma Duncan widow on 24?? May 1864 and Edward A. Linn became purchaser... and said Edwd. H?. Linn having conveyed said lands in equal undivided ?? to George G?. Brown and Johnathan S. Christie and the said Johnathan S. Christie having afterward conveyed his undivided moiety in said lands to George F. Brown, and said George F. Brown ... to quiet his title ... to Craven Duncan and wife Parthenia, Burton M. Duncan and wife Verina, Russel S. Davis and wife Mary formerly Mary Duncan, Henry C. Dawn? and wife Lydia formerly Lydia Duncan and Jane Elizabeth Maroney, now ... conveyance from said George F. Brown of his remainder interest of the dower estate or life estate of Emma Duncan, widow of James S. Duncan, (list of 24 tracts, giving acreage and location and when James S. Duncan acquired them) /s/ Craven Duncan, Parthena (X) Duncan, Russel S. Davis, Mary (X) A. Davis, Jane E. (X) Maroney, H.C. Dawn, Lydia S. Dawn. B.M. Duncan, Vestina Duncan. Wit. E.R. Duncan, Thomas Butler, J.C. Parker. Witnesses as to Craven Duncan, Parthena Duncan, Russel S. Davis, Mary A. Davis and Jane E. Maroney. Attest John Pemberton. Craven Duncan & wife Parthena, Russel S. Davis & wife Mary A., and Jane E. Maroney appeared in Scott Co. TN. H.E. Dawn and wife Lydia S. Dawn appeared in Kenton Co. KY. B.M. Duncan and wife Vestina appeared in Scott Co. TN. Recorded Sept. 28, 1880. (FHL film 926,301; SLC 9/30/2011)
 

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