Duncan research files of
Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson
the Genealogy Bug
Last revised January 6, 2004
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VA State Land Office Surveys
Book Y, 1843-1845 (FHL film 29,615)
Y-271: James B. Duncan, 7-3/4 acres in Fluvanna Co., surveyed Sept. 18, 1842, on both sides N.fork Little Bromo Creek, based on warrant Sept. 7, 1842, #14886.
Y-596: James B. Duman (sic), 16 acres in Fluvanna Co., surveyed Aug. 31, 1844, on Little Bromo Creek, line of Andrew Duman (sic) decd, Tar Kiln Branch, based on warrant Sept. 7, 1842, #14886.
VA State Land Grants, Mid Valley & Adjacent Areas (extract from Charles Gordon 1983; index on FHL film 29,314)
95-426: July 1, 1844, James B. Duncan, Fluvanna Co., 7-1/4 acres on both sides of N.Fork of Little Brems Creek.
Fluvanna Co. VA Deeds (from Index 1777-1898 on FHL film 31,466)
1-109: 8 Sept. 1778, John Howard and wife Kathren to George Duncan, both Fluvanna Co., £160, 200 acres on south side Hardware River, corner John Howards spring branch, Stephen's corner, Kepper's corner, Shadrock Battle's corner, near courthouse road, Richard Hall's line, to Geo. Duncan's line, all that John Howard possesses on River of Hardware. /s/ John "JH" Howard. Wit. Delman Johnson, Richard Hall. (FHL film 31,467)
1-157: 17 Feb. 1779, John Prichett of Amhurst Co. to George Duncan of Fluvanna Co., £25, 200 acres joining the said Duncan, Christopher, Walls and Shadrack Oglesby. Wit. Jno. Wmsson?, John Duncan, Lewis Hancock. (FHL film 31,467)
1-311: 19 Oct. 1780, John Duncan to William Henry, both Fluvanna Co., £2000, 200 acres by estimation on both sides main road about one mile above Hardware River joining the lands of Richard Hall and John Moore and commonly known by the name of Battels old field. Wit. George Duncan, Thomas Tindall, John Tindall. (FHL film 31,467)
3-239: 14 June 1796, George Duncan and wife Mary (X) Duncan of Fluvanna Co. to Tandy P. Duncan, $100, 100 acres on north side of Hardware in William Oglesby's line, Wadles line, Thos. Dammon's? line, lines of Shadrack Oglesby decd. Wit. John Hall, John Perry, Richard Hall. (FHL film 31,467)
4-433: 22 Feb. 1805, Richard Perkins Senr to Tandy P. Duncan, $120, 70 acres, line of Thomas Dawson decd, Henry Trent to Tandy P. Duncan's line, John Petters line. (FHL film 31,468)
4-579: 28 March 1806, Mary (X) Duncan to Enoch Hoff, land in County of Prince William for $1 left to her during her life by will of John Peyton decd, late of County of Fluvanna. Wit. John Hoff, Franky Woodson, Elizabeth Hoff, Polley Duncan, John Duncan. (FHL film 31,468)
4-588: 28 Jan. 1806, Tandy P. Duncan and wife Susanna Duncan (both signed), to Thomas Perkins, both Fluvanna Co., £120 6s, 2 parcels on east side of Hardware River, containing in all 142-1/2 acres, on River in Richard Perkins line, line of Thomas Dawson decd, John Peters line. No Wit. (FHL film 31,468)
4-589: 29 Jan. 1806, George Duncan and wife Polley Duncan (both signed), to Richard Perkins, both Fluvanna Co., $60, 12 acres, Perkins line. No Wit. (FHL film 31,468)
5-191: 27 Sept. 1808, John Duncan and wife Jane (both signed) to Elijah May, will of John Peyton decd willed to John Duncan undivided 1/3 part of 3000 acres in States of Kentucky and Ohio as also a distant chance of one undivided third part of 1000 left by John Peyton to his emancipated slaves (will in Fluvanna Co.), for $500, sell legacy. Wit. John Snead, Robt. Caruthers?, John Quailes, Asa M. Dickensen, Thomas Lee. (FHL film 31,468)
5-215: 31 Dec. 1808, Mary (X) Duncan appoint friend Elijah May attorney, sue for sums due me. Wit. Matthew Wells, Jesse Goge? (Page?), John Duncan. (FHL film 31,468)
5-241: 29 Nov. 1808, Mary Duncan to Elijah May, all my right to land and negroes left me by John Peyton decd, $900. Wit. Polley Duncan, Nancy Hoff, John F. Hoff, David (X) Lawsen, John Duncan, John Snead. (FHL film 31,468)
5-359: 27 Aug. 1810, George Duncan and wife Polley to Zachariah Tilman, $200, 100 acres on west side of Hardware River, Howard's Spring Branch, George Sutherland's line, Richard Hall's line. No Wit. (FHL film 31,468)
5-484: 1 Oct. 1810, George Duncan and wife Polley of Fluvanna Co. to William Hopkins of Albemarle Co., £460 10s, 431 acres on west side of Hardware River, corner Zachariah Tilman, Richard Hall, Robert Prichett. Wit. Jesse B. Shepherd, Gideon A. Strange, John J. Snead?, Samel A. Murry, John Black, John Goodman. (FHL film 31,468)
6-361: 5 Oct. 1814, John Snead to John Duncan, $1, 128 acres south side Bryants Road. No wit. (FHL film 31,469)
6-536: 23 Feb. 1816, Levi Cole and Sally Cole of Washington Co. OH, appoint Howell L. Duncan of aforesaid county and state attorney to make deed for land in Fluvanna and Prince William Counties, VA, now occupied by John Maddox and Jesse Hughes. Wit. D.H. Buell, Saml. Fairlamb. (FHL film 31,469)
7-428: 27 March 1820, bond of John Duncan, Jesse (X) Sanders, Christian Shores and Willis C. Wills, for $1000, John Duncan appointed constable. No Wit. (FHL film 31,469)
8-502: 26 July 1824, bond of John Duncan, Jesse Hughes, William L. Kidd and Holeman Bashaw, $3000, John Duncan appointed constable. No Wit. (FHL film 31,470)
9-59: 24 July 1826, bond of John Duncan, John G. Hughes, Samuel D. Pettis and William Pettis, $3000, John Duncan appointed constable. Wit. Jarot Magruder. (FHL film 31,470)
9-501: 21 March 1829, mortgage, John Duncan to Basil M. Jones and Benjamin H. Magruder, Horatio J. Magruder and Gilley M. Lewis merchants, of Edwd. J. Magruder decd., 128-3/4 acres bounded by lands of Thomas Faner? decd, John Snead decd, Charles M. Jones and Holeman Bashaw. Wit. Holeman Bashaw, O.B. Gottel?, A. Snead?. (FHL film 31,470)
9-581: 15 April 1829, John Duncan and wife Jane and William Snead and wife Lucinda of Fluvanna Co. to Benjamin Snead, $750, 2/7 part of land belonging to John Snead decd and now in the possession of Sally Snead the widow as her dower, 138-1/4 acres on both sides of Bryant Road, and negroes. No Wit. (FHL film 31,470) (MAD: see also Snead family in Halifax and Pittsylvania Co. VA deeds.)
9-685: 24 May 1830, trust deed, Andrew Duncan to Robert Hall and Joseph Walling, Fluvanna Co., Andrew Duncan owes Jno. W. Toney of Buckingham Co. ... mortgage 64 acres adj. land of John Seay?, Matthew Seay? and others. Wit. Wm. N. Patterson, John G. Hughes, John F. Lightfoot, John H. Cocke, Senr. (FHL film 31,470)
10-4: 8 June 1830, trust deed, John Duncan to Daniel Stone and Geo. Stillman, (3rd part John Norris?/Winn?), John Duncan owes Stone, mortgage of crop. Wit. Lain? Stillman? (Hillman?), Peter A. Bashawe?. (FHL film 31,471)
10-283: 17 Oct. 1832, John H. Cocke Sr. and wife Louisa to Andrew Duncan, both Fluvanna Co., $494, 61-3/4 acres on Little Brems? Creek, on Pierce H. Mellons line, Tar Hiln Branch on John Long's line, lines of Joseph Wodling? decd. No Wit. (FHL film 31,471)
11-597: 21 Sept. 1838, N. Frant? Cabell of Nelson Co. to Andrew Duncan of Fluvanna Co., that Matthew Seay of Fluvanna Co. to pay a bond given by him to John H. Cooke Enrs., John H. Anderson of the same county, conveyed to N.A. Caball land on Browns? Creek adj. lands of late Joseph Wooling, John Hagua?, the heirs of (blank) Melton and Andrew Duncan, the land on which Matt. Seay has heretofore resided; Philip St. Geo. Cooke succeeded to the bond, the land was sold for payment of the bond; purchaser Andrew Duncan. Wit. James B. Duncan, John H. Cooke, John H. Seay. (FHL film 31,471)
11-598: 21 Sept. 1838, Mathew Seay and wife Rebecca to Andrew Duncan, paid $600.60 to N. Frances Caball in discharge of a debt, and for $299.40 more payable to N. Frances Cabell, make themselves parties to the foregoing deed, 208 acres to Andrew Duncan. (FHL film 31,471)
13-284: 10 Oct. 1842, Abraham Shephard to James B. Duncan, both Fluvanna Co. VA, decree of county court 24 Jan. 1842, James B. Duncan complainant vs. widow and heirs of Andrew Duncan decd, plat made by Wm. S. Clarke, county surveyor, 31 Dec. 1841, containing 111 acres was of right the property of said James B. Duncan; Abraham Shepard appointed to convey to James B. Duncan 111 acres on Little Brown Creek, corner John Tingen?, Andrew Duncan. (FHL film 31,472)
13-288: 17 Oct. 1842, John Duncan to John Sclater and Joseph H. Turmon, trust deed, Duncan owes Wm. Rock and others, mortgage of 128 acres adj. land of Benett Sneed, Coll? Jones decd. and others. No wit. (FHL film 31,472)
13-447: 31 May 1843 (1842?), John Duncan and wife Jane to Wm. M. Jones and William Rock; trust deed; Duncan owes George Stillman; mortgage 128-3/4 acres land adj. heirs of Charles W. Jones, Benjamin W. Snead, Sarah Snead and Holeman Bashan, land where said John Duncan now resides; also personal property. No wit. (FHL film 31,472)
16-334: 20 April 1852, George Stillman, Saml. Stillman and Robert W. Ashlen and wife Sarah Ann, to Andrew B. Duncan, $320, 82 acres adj. Andrew B. Duncan, Wm. G. Melton and others, conveyed to them by deed from William E. Shepherd, trustee, 22 Dec. 1843; bind ourselves to extinguish the Wam? J.J. Melton's right of dower. (FHL film 31,474)
16-486: 24 April 1853, William G. Melton and wife Elizabeth A. to James B. Duncan, $263, part of John Melton's tract of land, divided amongst his five children, allotted to said Wm. G. Melton, adj. Andrew Duncan's line. (FHL film 31,474)
16-487: 15 April 1853, James B. Duncan to Andrew B. Duncan, $64, 16 acres on Little Brown? Creek. No wife. (FHL film 31,474)
17-218: 12 March 1855, James B. Duncan and wife Perlina J. to Andrew B. Duncan, $1,228.75, 159-1/2 acres (not copied further) (FHL film 31,474)
17-222: 28 March 1855, Andrew B. Duncan and wife Sarah E. to trustee of county, 157-1/2 acres on Brown's Creek; Edward B. Fugua trustee; A.B. Duncan owes two notes to James B. Duncan of Pittsylvania Co. VA (no amounts given). (FHL film 31,474)
17-516: 5 Jan. 1857, Andrew B. Duncan and Elizabeth F. Smith, both Fluvanna Co., marriage contract; her property from her late father William Smith to remain separate. (FHL film 31,474)
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Fluvanna Co. VA Will Index (FHL film 31,462)
1-59 George Duncan
4-342 Andrew Duncan Inventory
8-325 H.L. Duncan, 8-325, 343, 384; 9-?? (too faint), 1857
Fluvanna Co. VA Wills
No will or estate for George Herndon or Hirndon, whose widow Dolothea? mar. Field Allen Duncan in Fluvanna Co. VA. Joseph Hirndon in Book 2, pg. 86, apparently not connected.
Old Series I-59 to 62: George Duncan, of Fluvanna County; wife Ann Duncan the plantation whereon I now live and all tracts of land, 4 negroes, ... during her life; son John Duncan a negro; daughter Celia Hancock 25 shillings "(I gave her part of the estate when she was first married)"; son Field Allen Duncan a negro; son Fleming Willis Duncan a negro; daughter Nancy a negro; son George Duncan a negro ... and all the land I hold on Hanover(?) [Hardware] River and household after the death of my wife; daughter Molly Fleming Duncan a negro; son Tandy Patterson Duncan a negro; lastly after decease of my wife all the negros be equally divided among my sons provided neither of them loose the negroes given them ...; none of my sons shall possess their estate before they arrive at the age of twenty one years but shall be under the government of their guardians. If either of my sons should dye without an heir ... their estate shall be equally divided among their surviving brothers. Friend John Scoott (?) and son Field Allen Duncan executors; wife Ann Duncan and John Scott guardians of my children in their minority. Dated 21 July 1783. Witness: Martin Davenport, Thomas Dawson, Tandy Key. Probated 6 November 1783 on oath of Martin Davenport and Thomas Dawson. (certified copy, Will Book 1, Old Series, pages 59-62, from Mary Louise Craven; extract by MAD)
Old Series I-67 to 70: Court 3 June 1784, inventory and appraisement returned by Thomas Dawson, Wm. Bugg and Marbil (?) Stone, for estate of George Duncan, total value £956.15.10 (certified copy, Will Book 1, Old Series, pages 67-70; from Mary Louise Craven; extract by MAD)
Old Series I-225: 9 Oct. 1801, John Peyton of Fluvanna Co. VA; Tract of land I now live on and tract in Prince William Co. VA remain undisposed of until the death of Mrs. Mary Duncan with whom I now live for the purpose of supporting her and her children; free slaves at various ages; 1,000 acres in the Western Country shall be laid off for use of slaves until emancipated (first 20 slaves get 50 acres each); to John Duncan, Howel Lewis Langham Duncan, and Robert Peyton Duncan the three sons of the said Mary Duncan 1,000 acres of land each; remaining 3,000 acres equally divided between the said three sons; my certificates equally divided between the said John Duncan, Howell Lewis Langham Duncan, Robert Peyton Duncan, Nancy Duncan, Polly Duncan and Sally Duncan, sons and daughters of the said Mary Duncan each to receive their portion as they come of age or at the death of their mother, whichever first; to Betsey Duncan dau. of said Mary Duncan £100 and 2 cows, etc., whenever she shall leave the family or on the death of her mother; after death of the said Mrs. Mary Duncan the land in Prince William and in Fluvanna equally divided between Nancey Duncan, Polly Duncan, and Salley Duncan, 3 daus. of said Mary Duncan; money from sale of stock divided between three daus. & their bros.; after death of Mrs. Mary Duncan the slaves ... divided between "John Peyton of Milton (my nephew)", John Duncan, Nancy Duncan, Polly Duncan, Howel L. Langham Duncan, and Sally Duncan, ch. of Mrs. Mary Duncan; remainder to John Duncan, Howell Lewis Langham Duncan, Robert Peyton Duncan, Nancy Duncan, Polly Duncan and Salley Duncan. Exec. John Duncan, son of Mrs. Mary Duncan; my nephew John Peyton of Milton, and my friend John Quarles of Fluvanna. Dated 9 Oct. 1801; wit. James Daniel, John Chandler, William N. Peyton; Prob. 26 Oct. 1801. (FHL film 31,462) (MAD: Nancy Reba Roy's Misc. Duncan notebooks, pg. 136: John Duncan who m. Mary Peyton, prob. dau. of Craven Peyton & Ann West, Loudoun Co. John Peyton, bro. of Mary in Rev. left her and children money, in 1801 date of his will when he was living with Mary Peyton Duncan. Her children ...)
Old Series I-334: In accordance with court order Jan. 1808, appraisal of estate of George Duncan decd; includes mare in possession of Field A. Duncan said to have been given by his mother to his daughter Nancy L. Duncan; appraisers John Arams, John Burgess (Bingess?), Richd. Hall, /s/ 10 Jan. 1808; returned Zachariah Tilman, admin, 22 Feb. 1808. (FHL film 31,462; extract also from David L. Duncan 1987)
Old Series II-88: Court Feb. 10, 1809; account of estate of George and Ann Duncan decd; in account with Zachariah Tilman, admin., includes: Part of Fleming Willis Duncan bond settled and paid him $389.42; amount Tandy P. Duncan debt and the estate settled with him $120.01, balance Fleming H. Duncan's bond settled with Tandy P. Duncan $241.45, Daniel Perkins bond due the estate and settled with Tandy P. Duncan $18.25, total $389.71; amount settled and paid Lewis Hancock on acct. of John Duncan, Field Allen Duncan and said Hancock as legatees $700.75; Amt. paid George Duncan per receipt $389.42; amt. paid Pleasant Saunders per receipt $134.89; Amt. paid Zachariah Tilman from the estate $120.57; my commission on $2487.50 at 59 cost, $124.00; total $7565.50. Feb. 10, 1809, by amount of sales made in Feb. 1808 due the estate $2487.50, by balance due Zachariah Tilman from the legatees of the estate $84.00, total $2565.50; by balance due Zachariah Tilman $84. Account settled by Robert Handard?, Daniel Stans?, H. Haw?, 27 July 1811; recorded 27 Aug. 1811. (FHL film 31,462)
4-342: Inventory of estate of Andrew Duncan, 12 Nov. 1841, by Andrew B. Duncan and James B. Duncan. (FHL film 31,463) (MAD: from Scotland)
8-325: 2 June 1858, Howell L. Duncan; Committee's Report by Dr. Burwell W. Snead included a note about money being received from the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, VA, from a suit styled Payton's Exec. vs. Payton's Adm. $250. (from David L. Duncan 1987 from personal trip; also FHL film 31,464) (DLD: no reference found to widow of Howell L. Duncan)
8-343/4: Notation of $16 from George H. Snead; also noted was Jane Duncan for bond, German C. Duncan for Jane Duncan, $337.50. Report from Dr. Snead dated 7/13/1858. Dr. Burwell Snead protested lack of commission for acting as Committee; a Court hearing granted him 5% fee. (from David L. Duncan from personal trip; also FHL film 31,464)
8-384: Report 25 Aug. 1856 by Burwell W. Snead, committee of Howell L.L. Duncan; received as committee for the contingent interest of the said Howell L.L. Duncan in a fund now in the hands of the administrator of John Peyton decd, which was recovered from the US for military services of the said John Peyton in the War of the Rev., the right and title to which fund is now involved in a suit in chancery in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond [Henrico Co.] under the style of Peyton's executor vs Peyton's Administrator, and which contingent interest I was authorized to sell by the County Court of Fluvanna Co.; received from B.C. Flanagan $500. (extract from David L. Duncan 1987 from personal trip; also FHL film 31,462) (MAD: Howel Duncan in 1850 Athens Co. OH, age 51/57)
9-9: B.W. Snead admor. in account with the estate of H.L. Duncan; July 25, 1858, balance due estate as per reports July and October 1858, $313.45; July 25, 1859, Int. one year to date ...; same date, in account with the distributees of same; July 25, 1859, whole amount for distribution $541.66, of which Nancy Hoff (too faint to read), John Duncan (too faint to read). July 22, 1859, whole amount of distributees share of (too faint to read but probably John Duncan) $270.53, of which ($22.54 each) Howell L. Duncan, George W. Duncan, Valentine Duncan, James Duncan, German C. Duncan, Jesse & Adeline Sanders, Willey & Sarah Carneale, John & Mary Waldrip, Lucinda Duncan, William & Nancy Pettis, Littlebury Duncan, Robert Duncan. Same, 1859, in account with distributees of Nancy & Enoch Hoff: July 22, whole amount of distributees share $270.53; of which James P. Hoff is entitled to $67.70-3/4, John D. & Prudence Byers $67.70-3/4, Wm. J?. & Sarah L. Jarvis $67.70-3/4, the children of Angelina Fuller wife of Saml. H. Fuller $67.70-3/4, total $270.83. Same, July 25, 1859, in account with Saml. H. Fuller the husband and the children of Angelina, the whole amount distributable share & payable to husband $67.70-3/4, Saml. H. Fuller's share is $67.70-3/4; if payable to the children: Ann M. Fuller's share is $13.54, J. and Sally P. Finch's share is $13.54, Enoch Fuller's .. $13.54, Andalusia Fuller's .. $13.54, Lucretia Fuller's .. $13.54, total $67.70-3/4. Commissioners Office, Palmyra, July 1859, the account of Burwell W. Snead admor. of the estate of H.L. Duncan decd, showing a balance due estate as of 22 July 1859 of $541.66, also an account of distribution ... Recorded 26 Sept. 1859. (FHL film 31,465)
9-198: Will of Andrew B. Duncan of Fluvanna Co. VA (/s/ A.B. Duncan), 8 Aug. 1861; the tract of land lying on west side of the Middleton Mill road known as the Melion (Melton? Mellon?) tract of 125 acres more or less to my dau. Margaret Jane Duncan, and also all the negroes I received from the estate of her grandfather William Smith decd.; should my said daughter die without leaving a living child or children then that property go to my other children hereinafter named or their heirs; to my dau. Ann H. Duncan one mahogany bedstead and furniture and $500 in money or negroes; to my dau. Eliza R. Duncan one ?? bedstead and furniture and $500 in money or negroes; to my son A. Lightfoot Duncan the tract of land known as the White Oak Grove containing 180 acres more or less to be laid off from the tract where I now reside known as CloverDale by a line now established beg. in the lea? of Little Biem?s Creek, adj. land I give and bequeath to my son William J. Duncan; the tract of land where I now reside known as the Clover Dale containing 180 acres more or less. The remainder of my estate be equally divided between my four children A. Lightfoot Duncan, Ann M. Duncan, William J. Duncan and Eliza B. Duncan or the survivors of them or their heirs. My executors shall employ a governess to reside with my children, of high moral character, and to give her such compensation as he may think my estate will justify. The whole of my estate be kept together and that all my children share and share alike (except that my two sons and two youngest daughters shall be educated if my estate will justify it, to make them equal, according to there (sic) capacity to learn, with my dau. Ann M. Duncan) until such time as my execs. believe it best for the interest of the legatees. When a division of the property hereby conveyed shall take place, my daughters or the survivors of them shall have a home and reside at the mansion house hereby conveyed to my son William J. Duncan and they to pay my son a reasonable board. Should my sons during their minority become disobedient to their friend and unmanageable by my execs, my execs. may put them out with such person or persons as they think best calculated to promote their welfare to serve them during their minority. My acting exec. shall be reasonably compensated for his trouble. Should any of my servants become disobedient or unmanageable, my execs. shall sell them. Appoint my friends Robert B. Hughes acting exec. and Richard L. Smith and Allen J. Richardson consulting execs. Wit. A.J. Richardson, William S. Anderson, Mason S. Bramham. Court 28 Oct. 1861, produced and proved by William S. Anderson and Mason S. Bramham; George P. Holeman security for Robert B. Hughes for $12,000 bond. 9-190, appraisal of estate, not copied. (FHL film 31,465)
New Series 2-67: Howell L. Duncan of Fork Union, Fluvanna Co., "All to my beloved wife Sarah E. Duncan." 9/8/1908. Witness W.F. Snead and George Bashaw?. (extract from David L. Duncan 1987 from personal trip; not on film at FHL)
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Fluvanna Co. VA Circuit Court will book 1831-1834, 1863-67, incl. index (FHL film 31,465 item 2)
19 pages, no index, no Duncan
Fluvanna Co. VA Guardian Accounts 1793-1852 ("Fiduciary Accounts" from David L. Duncan 2/13/1987 from personal trip; FHL film 31,484 item 1)
Pg.16: Estate of John Peyton decd, in account with Littleberry Weaver for John Duncan, Howell L.L. Duncan and Ro. Peyton Duncan: For travelling 700 miles to and 700 miles from here to Ohio State, 1400 miles at 8 ctz, $56.00; 46 days in services in travelling &c, $46.00; 10 days searching for land, $10.00; Lawyers fee in a suit agt. the exr. of J. Peyton decd., $2.00, total $114.00. Settlement of accounts between Littlebury Weaver gdn. &c for John Duncan & others, balance due of $114 per above. 27 Oct. 1806. /s/ W.T. Hone, Robert Hourden, Bart. G. Payne. Recorded 27 Oct. 1806.
Fluvanna Co. VA Order Books
Order Books 1777-79 (FHL film 31,476)
Pg.4: 7 Aug. 1777, George Duncan recom. as Capt.
Pg.5: 4 Sept. 1777, Geo. Duncan Capt., Danl. Telman 1st Lieut., Thos. Hines? Ensign of a Com. of militia produced their Coms. and qualified to the same.
Pg.8: 2 Oct. 1777, George Duncan appointed surveyor of road from Hardware River up to Scotts Ferry and the hands belonging to W. Burton, Richard Hall and Randolph Johnson and the said Geo. Duncan allotted to work on it.
Pg.44: 6 May 1779, George Duncan records mark of his stock, 2 crops & slit+ in right ear.
Order Books 1779-82 - no index (FHL film 31,476)
Order Books 1782-84 - no index (FHL film 31,476)
Order Books 1783-91 (FHL film 31,476)
Pg.4: 6 Nov. 1783, will of George Duncan decd. proved by Martin Davenport and Thomas Dawson; ordered recorded; time is allowed execs. named therein to qualify.
Pg.25: 6 May 1784, on motion of John Scott, one of execs. in will of George Duncan decd, bond with security by William Oglesby Gent. of £4000, probate granted.
Pg.44: 3 June 1784, Inventory of estate of George Duncan returned, ordered recorded.
Pg.671: (too faint to read)
1791-96 (FHL film 31,477)
Pg.33: 5 April 1792, on motion of Ann Duncan, she exempted from payment of taxes and services for her negro man Punch in future, he being old & infirm.
Pg.257: 6 June 1794, George Duncan paid as witness for William C?. Bugg vs. Alexander Fowler, $3.18, for 6 days allowance, that only two of the days be layed against the defendant.
Pg.427: Oct. 1795, George Duncan paid as witness (not copied)
Pg.515: July 1796, deed from George Duncan and wife Mary to Tandy P. Duncan ack.
1797-1800 (FHL film 31,477)
Pg.128: June 1798, a certificate of the qualifications of Howell Lewis Gent. to coms. as Captain of a Co. of Artillery in 2nd Reg. & 2nd Division of Militia of VA, before James Payne Gent., was returned & ordered recorded. (MAD: ?? related to Howell Lewis Langham Duncan, son of Mary & John? Duncan ??)
Fleming W. Duncan recom. as Ensign in 2nd Bat. of Militia in room of John Bingess who has resigned that office.
Pg.413: 23 June 1800, Messrs William and Joseph Duncan, pedlars, came into court and produced a license obtained by them from Amherst Co. court at Feb. term last, permitting them to retail goods, wares and merchandise agreeably to Act of Assembly, which at their request is entered of record.
1800-03 (FHL film 31,477)
Pg.7: Aug. 1800, petition of George Duncan agst. John Perry for £2? due by account; to take deposition of Ann Duncan.
Pg.44: Sept. 1800, George Duncan to pay Ann Duncan $1.06 for 5 days attendance.
Pg.53: Oct. 1800, petition of John Perry against George Duncan for £2.2. and by George Duncan against John Perry for £2 referred to Jedediah Johnson Gent. and William Moon for judgement. (later references not copied: p.54, 90, 92, 97, 101, 153, 154, 156, 176, 185, 186)
Pg.87: Dec. 1800, Tandy P. Duncan appointed surveyor of road from fork? crossing? to Bends ford in room of John Burgess and have same hands.
Pg.101: 23 Feb. 1801, John Duncan appt. constable of this county, sworn into office.
Pg.134: March 1801, John Perry agst. George Duncan, John Perry to recover £20.5 & costs.
Pg.184: July 1801, George Duncan agst. John Perry for £2; arbitrators, that suit be dismissed at Duncan's costs. Pg.303, same for reverse suit.
Pg.218: 26 Oct. 1801, will of John Peyton decd. presented by James Daniel, John Chansler and William N. Peyton; time allowed for execs. to qualify.
Pg.230: 25 Nov. 1801, John Quailes, one of execs. in will of John Peyton decd, posted bond, bondsmen John Duncan, Patrick Williamson and George Holman, for $10,000; certificate of probate issued. Ordered that Washington Ware, Richard Cawthorn, William Weaver, "George Anderson (Parson)", Patrick Williamson and Richard Omohundro or any three, appraise estate. (MAD: ?? husband of Mary Duncan, sister of John Peyton ?)
Pg.368: Oct. 1802, it appearing to the court that Peter, Sam & Suckey, those of the slaves mentioned in the will of John Peyton decd, were upwards of 40 years of age at the time of his death, and that they have served his representatives one year from that time, and they making complaint that they are still kept in slavery by the representatives afsd, court are of opinion that under the will afsd, the said Peter, Sam and Suckey are entitled to their freedom.
1804-07 (FHL film 31,478; pg.190, 230 not copied, reference on pg.492 not found)
Pg.21: March 1804, Anne Duncan vs. Allen M. Morrisnan (Morrisson?), In Trespass and Armes; by agreement, cause dismissed.
Pg.70: June 1804, John Duncan, an infant son of Mary Duncan and legatee of John Peyton decd, choose Littlebury Weaver his guardian, who posted bond with Stephen Maddox his security, for securing the infant's estate.
Pg.84: Aug. 1804, Anne Duncan agst. Richard Perkins, In Trespass; he pled not guilty. (later not copied)
Pg.150: Feb. 1805, Littleberry Weaver appointed guardian to Howell L.L. Duncan and Robert P. Duncan infant children of Mary Duncan and legatees of John Peyton; bond by John Quarles and John Sneed; for orphan's estates.
Pg.215: May 1805, John Duncan an infant under age 21 years, by John Quarles his next friend, vs. Richard Cawthorn, Tresspass, Assault and Battery; by mutual consent, case dismissed, defendant pay costs.
John Duncan an infant under age 21 years, by John Quarles his next friend, vs. Richard Cawthorn, In Case; by mutual consent, case dismissed, defendant pay costs.
Pg.304: Oct. 1805, Tandy P. Duncan recommended as Lieutenant in 2nd Battalion of Militia in this County in room of Thomas P?. Henly who resigned.
Pg.336: Dec. 1805, Nancy Duncan, infant daughter of Mary Duncan, chose Littlebury Weaver her guardian, who posted bond with John Snead his security, for securing the infant's estate.
Pg.359: March 1806, Tandy P. Duncan vs. Nelson Pary, In Debt; Jesse Sanders posts bail for Nelson Pary.
Pg.443: 23 June 1806, Mary Duncan deed to Enoch Hoff proved by oath of John T. Hoff and John Duncan, witnesses.
Pg.448: 28 July 1806, deed from Mary Duncan to Enoch Hoff further proved by Polly Duncan; ordered recorded.
Pg.449: 28 July 1806, deed from Tandy P. Duncan and wife Susannah to Thomas Perkins ack.
Deed from George Duncan and wife Polley to Richard Perkins? (Jenkins?) ack.
Pg.501: Oct. 1806, Settlement of account of Littleberry Weaver as guardian to John Duncan, Howell L.L. Duncan and Robert P. Duncan.
Pg.542: Jan. 1807, Polly Duncan, daughter of Mary, choose John Quayles guardian, security Enoch Hoff.
1807-11 - quit (FHL film 31,478)
Fluvanna Co. VA Order Books
1840-1847 (FHL film 31,482)
Pg.48: 23 Nov. 1841, James B. Duncan, a native of Great Britian, declared on oath that it is bonafide his intention to become US citizen ...
Pg.91: 28 June 1841, on motion of Andrew B. Duncan and James B. Duncan, obtain letters of admin. on estate of Andrew Duncan decd. Dower laid off for Ann Duncan, widow.
Pg.129: 21 Dec. 1841, Duncan vs. Duncan. Abraham Shepherd appointed gdn. ad litem for infant defendants Margaret Ann Duncan Robert William Duncan (no comma or word between names)
Pg.135: 24 Jan. 1842, inventory of Andrew Duncan decd.
Pg.135: 24 Jan. 1842, Duncan vs. Duncan; 111 acres to be deeded to James B. Duncan.
Pg.177: indexed; reference not found
Pg.274: 27 Nov. 1843, James B. Duncan took oath of allegiance to commonwealth and was admitted a citizen of this state.
1847-1853 (FHL film 31,482)
Pg.200: Court 24 Sept. 1849. Appoint Austin Leay Jr. guardian of Lucinda Duncan and James Duncan, infant orphans of John Duncan decd. Appoint William Snead, B.W. Snead, Holeman R. Shippens, Silas B. Jones and George Thomas to appraise the estate.
1854-1859 (FHL film 31,483; did not copy all)
Pg.184: Court 24 March 1856, Burwell W. Snead appointed a committee (to?) Howell L. Duncan who was at the last court declared to be a person of unsound mind.
"Reports of cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court of Virginia" (from Jim Dempsey 10/2003; there is much more in the published record of this case about the laws)
NICHOLAS v. BURRUSS; Supreme Court of Virginia; 31 Va. 289; 4 Leigh 289; February, 1833
This suit refers to the will of John Peyton dated 9 October 1801 recorded in Fluvanna Co. VA court, naming Mrs. Mary Duncan and her children to inherit, and freeing his slaves as they reached a certain age. One of them, Nicholas, as a negro pauper, brought a suit in the county court of Goochland against Burruss, for the recovery of the plaintiff's freedom. Peyton had devised 1000 acres of land in the western country for the use of his slaves, and 3000 acres of western lands to three devisees, in equal shares: he devised that his land in Fluvanna, and another parcel of land lying in Prince William, and his stock of horses &c. should be sold, after Mrs. Duncan's death, and bequeathed the proceeds of the sale in legacies; he also bequeathed other pecuniary legacies; and, as to his slaves between the death of Mrs. Duncan and the periods at which they were to be emancipated, he bequeathed them to a nephew and five children of Mrs. Duncan; and he gave the residue of his estate to Mrs. Duncan's children. John Quarles, an executor named in the will, duly qualified as such. ... The plaintiff, Nicholas, was one of the testator's slaves emancipated by his will, but whose actual manumission was postponed to a distant day when he should attain the prescribed age, and that the executor Quarles died before he had attained to that age. ... A fieri facias, sued out by one Lightfoot, in October 1810, on a judgment of the county court of Fluvanna, recovered by him against Quarles the executor of the testator Peyton, for 57 dollars with interest and costs, to be levied of the goods and chattels of the testator in the executor's hands; and proved, that this execution was levied on the plaintiff Nicholas, then in the executor's hands as part of his testator's estate, and that the plaintiff was sold by the sheriff at auction for 135 dollars, out of which the execution was satisfied; and that Quarles attended this sale, and invited a person present to bid for the property, stating that the title was good except as to a claim of R.B. Peyton's children. Under this sale, the defendant claimed. ... The county court ... gave judgment that he was a free man. The defendant appealed to the circuit court, which reversed the judgment; and then the plaintiff appealed to this court. ...
Judgment of the circuit court reversed, and that of the county court affirmed.
Cumberland and Buckingham Co. VA Information (from Ruby Talley Smith 1985 with permission to share with others)
George Duncan signed petition to separate Fluvanna Co. from Albemarle Co. He also signed petition NOT to dissolve Fluvanna.
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