VIRGINIA LAND SURVEYS
 

VA State Land Office Surveys

   Book 1, 1779-1782 (FHL film 29,544)
      1-399: Pittsylvania Co., 17 March 1779, surveyed for Charles Dunkin, 390 acres on branches of Sandy River adj. Constant Perkins line, Gammons line, Chadwell's corner. Assignment of land to George Sutherlin, /s/ Charles (+) Dunkin, wit. George Brooke. Grant issued 1 Sept. 1780.
      1-577: Halifax Co., 15 Nov. 1764, surveyed for Charles Dunkin, 395 acres on branches of Dan River adj. James Dunkin's corner, Stone's line. Assigned to George Sutherland. Grant issued Feb. 1, 1781.

   Book 2, 1779-1782 (FHL film 29,545)
      2-62: This is a plot of 390 acres on both sides Horsepen Creek of Glovers Creek surveyed for Robert Wooding Oct. 9, 1747, by Thomas Turpin, surveyor. Transferred from Robert Wooding to John Merriman to Benjamin Miggison to John Duncan. Buckingham Co. Grant issued 25 June 1780. (no neighbors given).
      2-245: Pittsylvania Co., 6 Nov. 1778, surveyed for (Benjamin Duncan crossed out) Leonard Delosure (written above) 134 acres on N.branch Tomahawk Creek, adj. George Smith's corner and new lines, crossing Buckhorn Creek, James Smith's line, John Balls line. 20 Dec. 1778 the above land was transferred to Leod. Delosure to whom let a patent issue. Grant issued 8 July 1780.
      2-268: Amherst Co., surveyed for John Duncan, 12 March 1767, 265 acres on branches of Cornfield Branch, adj. his own, John Bryan. Grant issued 20 July 1780.
      2-346: Amherst Co., John Duncan, 15 Dec. 1769, 126 acres on branches of Pedlar River adj. David Burk, Robert Johnston. Grant issued 21 July 1780.
      2-507: Pittsylvania Co., 5 April 1770, surveyed for (William Dunkin crossed out) William Sutton (written above) 743 acres on branches of Dan River, adj. Nicholas Perkins corner, Snowden Kirtland's line, William York's line, Samuel Harris's line, Sweeting's line, John Cargill's line. 17 March 1779 above mentioned land transferred to William Sutton to whom let a patent issue. Grant issued 1 Sept. 1780.

   Book 3, 1780-1783 (FHL film 29,546)
      3-285: Surveyed Dec. 27, 1782, for James Duncan, 500 acres upon a treasury warrant, in Fayette Co. (KY) on head of a "drean" emptying into Stoners Fork of Licking on N.side, adj. Edward Wilson's land. Chain carriers Benjamin Couchman, Frederick Couchman; Marker: James Dunkin. (MAD: later Clark Co. KY)
      3-291: 29 Nov. 1782, surveyed for Bentford Dinkins, 400 acres by virtue of certificate from commissioners of Washington and Montgomery Cos., 16 Sept. 1782, assigned him by Samuel Rentfro, in Montgomery Co. on waters of Benk's Fork a branch, adj. Reed Island, the waters of New River. Recd. 4 Sept. 1783.

   Book 4, 1780-1785 (FHL film 29,547)
      4-468: Bentford Dinkins, 400 acres, Montgomery Co., surveyed 16 Sept. 1782 (not copied further)
      4-475: Pittsylvania Co., Nov. 7, 1780, surveyed for Thomas Duncan by an entry, 215 acres on both sides Hughes Creek, adj. Sparks corner, John Yates line, Watts line, said Duncan's corner. The above assigned by Thomas Duncan to Slylvester Adims (sic). Rec. 16 Oct. 1783. Grant issued 1 June 1784.
      4-545: Surveyed 27 Dec. 1782 for James Duncan, 500 acres upon a treasury warrant, 500 acres in Fayette Co. (KY) upon the head of a drain emptying into Stoners Fork of Licken on N.side, adj. Edd. Wilson's land. Chain carriers Benjamin Couchman, Frederick Couchman; Marker James Dunkin. (plat has "No.323" in center) Rec. 18 July 1783, grant issued 15 June 1784. (MAD: later Clark Co. KY)

   Book 5, 1782-1786 (FHL film 29,548)
      5-156: Pittsylvania Co., 23 Jan. 1781, surveyed for Charles Duncan, 447 acres on waters of Sandy River by virtue of an old entry, beg. Nelson's corner in Davis's line, W.A. Lewis's corner and line, Givins line, assigned to Samuel Lewis. Rec. 23 Nov. 1782, Grant issd. 18 June 1783.
      5-407/8: Fayette Co. (KY), July 15, 1783, surveyed for James Duncan, 400 acres by virtue of a certificate for settlement entered Feb. 3, 1780, on N.fork of Lindsey's Run, a branch of S.fork of Elkhorn, adj. Fulton Lindsey's 1000 acre preemption; also 1,000 acres by virtue of preemption Warrant #853 entered Dec. 4, 1782, south of above, adj. William Lindsey's preemption, Stephen Lowary's line. Grant issd. April 1, 1785, 1,400. (MAD: later Scott Co. KY)

   Book 6, 1782-1786 (FHL film 29,549)
      6-29: Pittsylvania Co., 18 March 1779, surveyed for Charles Dunkin, 282 acres on branches of open ground fork of Beens Creek adj. James Dunkin's line, McGuff's line, Perkins's line, said Dunkin's former line, said Dunkin's old line. Rec. 8 June '80, Grant issd. 1 Feb. 1781.
      6-458: Surveyed for Charles Duncan, 332 acres in Jefferson Co. (KY) by virtue of Treasury Warrant #2376 on waters of Beech Fork, at NE corner of John Wren's 500 acre survey (#1364 written in middle of plat). Dec. 7, 1783. Rec. 14 July '84, Grant issd 15 July 1785.

   Book 7, 1783-1785 (FHL film 29,550)
      7-155: Jan. 30, 1783, surveyed for John Constant assignee of James Duncan, on Treasury Warrant, land on Constances and Morgans forks? branches of Sarodes? fork of Licking in Fayette Co. (KY), adj. John Marshall corner, Morgan's Creek, Sterne's line, his preemption, Constances land (#218 in center of plat), 800 acres. Chainmen Isaak Clinkenbeard, Joshua Stamper; marker John Constant. Rec. May 24, 1783, Grant issd 15 June 1784. (MAD: later Clark ? or Bourbon ? Co. KY)
            (next document) May 20, 1780, James Duncan enters 800 acres upon a treasury warrant beg. at E. corner of John Constants preemption on E.branch of Strades (Strodes?) fork of Licking. I hereby assign my right etc. to above entry of 800 acres to John Constant for value recd. this 9 Dec. 1782. /s/ Js. Duncan. Wit. Edward Wilson.

   Book 8, 1784-1785 (FHL film 29,551)
      8-66: Surveyed for John Dunkin, 185 acres by virtue of an entry on a certificate from Commissioners of Washington and Montgomery Counties for 300 acres dated 28 Sept. 1782, in Montgomery Co. on Laurel Creek branch of Little River and New River. (no neighbors names given). Grant issued 26 Sept. 1784.
      8-318: Surveyed for Anthony Duncan, 197 acres by virtue of an entry made and a certificate from Commissioners of Washington and Montgomery Counties for 200 acres dated 12 Sept. 1781 in Montgomery Co. on mouth of Reed Creek branch of New River, crossing the creek; Dec. 18, 1782. Assigned to Thomas Spencer by surveyor Wm. Preston by virtue of an order to him directed. Rec. 26 June 1784. Grant issued 29 March 1785.

   Book 9, 1784-1787 (FHL film 29,552)
      9-529: Jan. 27, 1783, surveyed for Nimrod Dunken, assignee of Geo. Slaughter, 325 acres (indexed 335 acres) by virtue of a Treasury Warrant entered #1605 in Fayette Co. (KY) on waters of Hinkstons fork; chainmen John Sellers, John Bushong; marker Mathew Jeffries. This land assd by Nimrod Duncan to Christopher Summit. Rec. 9 Jan. 1784, Grant issd. (no date) (MAD: later Bourbon or Bath or Montgomery Co. KY; see Shelby Co. KY)
      9-630: Jan. 16, 1784, surveyed for James Duncan, on part of an entry made on Treasury Warrant #397 entered June 16, 1780, 255 acres in Fayette Co. (KY) on Stoners Fork of Licking on Sphars line. (plat shows #739 in center). Chainmen Isaac Constant, Isaiah Forster; marker John Donaldson. This land assd. by James Duncan to John Morgan. Retd. 27 July 1784, Grant issd. (no date). (MAD: later Clark Co. KY)

   Book 10, 1785-1791 (FHL film 29,553)
      10-45: Surveyed for Charles Duncan, 468 acres by virtue of part of a Treasury Warrant #2281 and part of #237 in Jefferson Co. (KY) on branch of Drenings Lick Creek adj. Valentine Harrison's 2000 acre survey on upper N. side. (#5262 in center of plat). Oct. 9, 1785. Chainmen William Drake and James Reeves, marker Thomas Reeves. 29 Jan. "1780". Ret. 16 Nov. 1786, Grant issd. 2 May 1788.
      10-256: Fayette Co. (KY), June 2, 1785, surveyed for Richard Gains, Esq., Charles Lee, Tilmon Hoofman and Charles Duncan, assignee of William McWilliams, 6615 acres agreeable to part of an entry made for 9106-1/2 acres on four treasury warrants #11385, #11386, #15572 and #15700, entered Nov. 21, 1783, on the Ohio River and Cabbin Creek. (plat of land #5538 shows this land surrounding 3 sides of James Brown's 325 acres on the Ohio River, and on two sides of a corner of Samuel Beall's 2,450 acres on the Ohio River.) Chainmen Giddeon Palmer, Robt. Gullion; marker Ellis Palmer. Retd. 23 March '87, Grant issd. 14 June 1788.

   Book 14, 1785-1789 (FHL film 29,557)
      14-100: Surveyed for Rawley Duncan, 326 acres in Washington Co. by virtue of a certificate from the Commissioners of District of Washington & Montgomery Counties, and agreeable to act of General Assembly of VA passed May 1779, lying on N.side Clinch River, beg. on S.side of the knobs adj. Benj. Nicholson corner and line, crossing over a part of the river into an Island, crossing back over said part of river at mouth of a creek, and up the creek above Buffaloe lick, to S.side of knobs, along said knobs. 21 Nov. 1782. /s/ Walter Preston asst., Parker Preston SWC. Recd. 14 June 1785, Grant issd. 26 June 1786.

   Book 15, 1785-1786 (FHL film 29,558)
      15-98: July 22, 1784, surveyed for James Duncan assignee, 440 acres by virtue of entry 21 Dec. 1783 upon Treasury Warrant #11566, in Fayette Co. (KY) on waters of a creek emptying into Licking on N.side, known as Johnson's fork, adj. SW corner of Montgomery's 500 acre survey, Graham's line and corner. (plat has #1891 in center). Chainmen William Clinkenbeard, Michael Cassiday; marker George Stocton. Rec. 13 Aug. 1784, Grant issd. 11 May 1786. (MAD: later Fleming or Mason Co. KY)

   Book 21, 1787 (FHL film 29,564)
      21-9: Surveyed for Robert Duncan, 340 acres in Botetourt Co. by entry on Waters of Looneys Creek branch of James River adj. lands of Robert Neeley, April 13, 1781 by Saml. Walker Jr. S.B.C. Rec. 27 Oct. '86, grant issued 7 Aug. 1787.

   Book 23, 1789-1791 (FHL film 29,566)
      23-615: Amherst Co., surveyed by virtue of an old entry for John Duncan, 14 Dec. 1787, 140 acres on N.branches of Pedlar River and N.side Tobacco Row Mountain adj. Charles Ellis corner, Caleb Watts line, Ballenger Wade's line. Rec. 21 June 1788, Grant issd. 16 March 1789.

   Book 27, 1793-1794 (FHL film 29,570)
      27-606: Surveyed for Jeremiah Dunkin, 148 acres by virtue of part of a Land Office Treasury Warrant of (blank) acres #19659 assigned to him by John Preston who was assignee of Goerge Houghter the land lying in Botetourt Co. on the waters of Cataba Creek a branch of James River, adj. his own land formerly Middletons and the land of Samuel Baldwin; October 17, 1791. Rec. 6 Nov. 1793, Grant issued 27 Aug. 1794.

   Book 31, 1796-1797 (FHL film 29,574)
      31-161: Surveyed for John Duncan, assignee of Tobias Phillips who was assignee of David Shakley, 200 acres by virtue of Land Office Treasury Warrant for 2318 acres #20344 dated 8 Nov. 1783, on waters of Little River in Montgomery Co. on a ridge. 21 June 1786. Rec. 8 Dec. 1795. Grant issued 17 Oct. 1796.
      31-277: Surveyed for Marshal Duncan, 100 acres by virtue of an entry on a certificate from Commissioners of Washington and Montgomery Counties for 100 acres dated 12 Sept. 1782, lying in Wythe Co. on S.side Elk Creek. Oct. 6, 1792. Endorsed: Assigned survey to Jacob Kittering and desire the patent may issue in his name. 1 June 1795. Marshall Duncan. Teste James Newell. Auditor's Office 24 Nov. '95, retd. the Treasurers receipt for 8.89 compd. on this survey. /s/ J. Pendleton. Rec. 25 Nov. '95, Grant issued 26 Sept. '96. (indexed 400 acres) (MAD: see Montgomery Co. VA)

   Book 34, 1797-1798 (FHL film 29,576)
      34-392: Oct. 27, 1787, surveyed for David Duncan 3,000 acres Greenbrier Co. on a Land Office Treasury Warrant #4940 of 3,000 acres dated 12 May 1780, on the dividing ridge opposite the head springs of a large creek running into the Little Kanawha about 37 miles from its mouth. D. Steel, Asst. to Alex. Welch, S.G.C. Chain bearers: Hugh Perry (Ferry?), James Perry (Ferry?). John Hicks, Robt. Campbell, James & Wm. Currie, Rec. 1 May 1797; Gt. issd. 20 Nov. '97.
      34-392 (2nd): Oct. 27, 1787, surveyed for David Duncan 3,000 acres Greenbrier Co. on a Land Office Treasury Warrant #4941 of 3,000 acres dated 12 May 1780, on both sides the dividing ridge between the waters of little & great Kenhaway beg. at a birch corner to his first survey. D. Steel, Asst. to Alex. Welch, S.G.C. Chain bearers: Hugh Perry, James Perry. John Hicks, Robt. Campbell, James & Wm. Currie, Rec. 1 May 1797; Gt. issd. 20 Nov. '97.
      34-393: Surveyed for David Duncan 3,000 acres Greenbrier Co. on a Land Office Treasury Warrant #4942 of 3,000 acres dated 12 May 1780, on both sides the dividing ridge between the waters of little & great Kenhaway beg. at a dogwood corner to his second survey, Dec. 19, 1787, D. Steel, Asst. to Alex. Welch, S.G.C. Chain bearers: Hugh Perry, James Perry. John Hicks, Robt. Campbell, James & Wm. Currie, Rec. 1 May 1797; Gt. issd. 20 Nov. '97.
      34-393 (2nd): Surveyed for David Duncan 3,000 acres Greenbrier Co. on a Land Office Treasury Warrant #4943 of 3,000 acres dated 12 May 1780, beg. at a poplar on the waters of a large creek emptying into the Little Kenahawa about 37 miles from its mouth, to corner to his firt survey, Oct. 18, 1787; D. Steel, Asst. to Alex. Welch, S.G.C. Chain bearers: Hugh Perry, James Perry. John Hicks, Robt. Campbell, James & Wm. Currie, Rec. 1 May 1797; Gt. issd. 20 Nov. '97.
      34-394: Surveyed for David Duncan 3,000 acres Greenbrier Co. on a Land Office Treasury Warrant #4944 of 3,000 acres dated 12 May 1780, beg. at a dogwood, to a poplar corner on a line of his second survey, then to hickory corner to his first survey; Dec. 18, 1787, D. Steel, Asst. to Alex. Welch, S.G.C. Chain bearers: Hugh Perry (Ferry?), James Perry (Ferry?). John Hicks, Robt. Campbell, James & Wm. Currie, Rec. 1 May 1797; Gt. issd. 20 Nov. '97.
      34-394 (2nd): Dec. 16, 1787, surveyed for David Duncan 3,000 acres Greenbrier Co. on a Land Office Treasury Warrant #4938 of 3,000 acres dated 12 May 1780, on both sides of Pocotalico Creek on right hand fork of said Creek, beg. poplar and beech corner of a Military survey about 1 mile above the fork of said creek, to another corner of said survey, then up the fork; D. Steel, Asst. to Alex. Welch, S.G.C. Chain bearers: Hugh Perry, James Perry. John Hicks, Robt. Campbell, James & Wm. Currie, Rec. 1 May 1797; Gt. issd. 20 Nov. '97.
      34-395: Dec. 20, 1787, surveyed for David Duncan 3,000 acres Greenbrier Co. on a Land Office Treasury Warrant #4937 dated 12 May 1780, on the left hand fork of Pocotalico Creek beg. at a poplar corner to a military survey and running to another corner of the survey; D. Steel, Asst. to Alex. Welch, S.G.C. Chain bearers: Hugh Perry, James Perry. John Hicks, Robt. Campbell, James & Wm. Currie, Rec. 1 May 1797; Gt. issd. 20 Nov. '97.
      34-395 (2nd): Accompanying papers: John Madison for David Duncan enters a Land Office Treasury Warrant of 3000 acres #4938 dated 12 May 1780 on both sides of the right hand fork of Pokallico Creek, adj. the officers and soldiers lands & extending up the creek 1800 poles for quantity with notice to attend to survey 1 Oct. 1783.
            John Madison for David Duncan enters a Land Office Treasury Warrant of 3000 acres #4937 dated 12 May 1780 on both sides of the left hand fork of Pocatallico Creek adj. the lands surveyed for officers & soldiers & extending up the creek 1800 poles for quantity with notice to attend to survey 1 Oct. 1783.
            John Madison for David Duncan & Co. enters a Land Office Treasury Warrant of 3000 acres #4940 dated 12 May 1780 on both sides of the dividing ridge between the waters of the little & Great Kanowa beg. on the ridge opposite the head spring of a large creek emptying into the little Kanawa about 37 miles from the mouth and extending along the ridge eastardly 1500 poles for quantity with notice to attend to survey the first day of Oct. 1783.
      34-396: John Madison for David Duncan & Co. enters a Land Office Treasury Warrant of 3000 acres #4941 dated 12 May 1780 on both sides of the dividing ridge between the waters of the little & Great Kanawa beg. adj. the above entry and extending along the ridge eastardly 1500 poles for quantity with notice to attend to survey the first day of Oct. 1783.
            John Madison for David Duncan & Co. enters a Land Office Treasury Warrant of 3000 acres #4943 (MAD: sic) dated 12 May 1780 on both sides of the dividing ridge between the waters of the little & Great Kanawa beg. adj. the above entry & extending above the ridge eastardly 1500 poles for quantity with notice to attend to survey the first day of Oct. 1783.
            John Madison for David Duncan & Co. enters a Land Office Treasury Warrant of 3000 acres #4943 dated 12 May 1780 on both sides of the dividing ridge between the waters of the little & Great Kanowa beg. adj. the first entry on the ridge and extending along it westardly 1500 poles for quantity with notice to attend to survey the first day of Oct. 1783.
            John Madison for David Duncan & Co. enters a Land Office Treasury Warrant of 3000 acres #4944 dated 12 May 1780 on both sides of the dividing ridge between the waters of the little & Great Kanawa beg. adj. the above entry and extending along the ridge westardly 1500 poles for quantity with notice to attend to survey the first day of Oct. 1783.
      34-396: Endorsed: For and in consideration of $5,000, I sign over to James Welch the within seven entreyes of land 3,000 acres in each entry, 21 Nov. 1796, /s/ David Duncan. Allegany Co. MD, Nov. 21, 1796, personally appeared David Duncan and acknowledged the above.
            Richmond, Feb. 23, 1797, for value received, I hereby assign to Messrs John Hocks & Robert Campbell all my right & title to seven surveys of 3,000 acres each made in the name of David Duncan in the months of Oct. and Dec. 1787 in the then Co. of Greenbrier by virtue of seven entries of 3,000 acres each made 14 Sept. 1782, which 7 tracts of land were assigned to me by David Duncan 21 Nov. 1796; /s/ James Welch; wit. Saml. McCraw, Wm. Moncure.
            To the Reg. of the Land Office, we desire you to issue grants for the above land to John Hicks, Robert Campbell, William Currie & James Currie, that is to say, to the said John Hicks, Robert Campbell, and William Currie for an undivided 2/3 and to said James Currie for the residue as tenants in common and not as joint tenants, the said lands having been purchased by the parties aforesaid in the manner above; it is understood the subscribers are not in any manner responsible for the title. 16 Nov. 1797, /s/ Jno. Hicks, Robert Campbell; wit. Samuel Lankister.

   Book 36, 1798-1799 (FHL film 29,578)
      36-457: June 28, 1788, surveyed for Martin Dunkin, 50 acres by virtue of part of a Land Office Treasury [Warrant] issued to Peter Saunders 28 June 1782 #12640 on both sides of Little Dan River, on E. side of (too faint) Creek. No neighbors. Henry Co. Rec. 23 Jan. 1798, Grant issd. 18 March 1799.

   Book 44, 1801-1802 (FHL film 29,586)
      44-135: Surveyed for John Duncan, assignee of John Lucas, 150 acres by virtue of part of an entry of 200 acres made 8 March 1786 on Land Office Treasury Warrant #144 granted to John Minster 2 Aug. 1784, in Montgomery Co. on SW drains of Indian Creek adj. his tract of 200 acres, line of his 185 acres tract. July 29, 1799. Rec. 24 Dec. 1800, Grant issd. 14 Nov. 1801.
      44-387: Surveyed for William Duncan, 150 acres by virtue of two entrys, one for 50 acres made 30 Dec. 1798 on land off Treasury Warrant #2407 issued 31 Jan. 1798, the other entry for 100 acres made 29 Dec. 1800 on Warrant #39 issued 15 Oct. 1779, in Montgomery Co. on waters of Sinking Creek on S.side, waters of New River, adj. corner of land he bought from Rector, line of Adam Manns. Dec. 30, 1800. Rec. 22 Dec. 1801, Grant issd. 17 Sept. 1802.

   Book 47, 1804-1805 (FHL film 29,589)
      47-270: Amherst Co., surveyed 23 March 1803 for William Duncan, 2 acres on both sides Buffaloe River by virtue of Treasury Warrant for 400 acres issued to John Duncan 9 Sept. 1795, #1574, the 2 acres being entered by said John Duncan with said warrant and transferred by said John to said William, and adj. corner to Len Henry and William Duncan, Duncan's line, Aaron Higginbotham's corner and line, the river, Henry Camden's corner and line. /s/ Charles Christian Asst. Surv., James Higginbotham Surveyor. Recd. 9 Dec. 1803, Grant issd. 23 Aug. 1804.

   Book 50, 1808-1809 (FHL film 29,592)
      50-335: Surveyed for William Duncan, 50 acres by virtue of entry 22 Feb. 1804 and Land Office Treasury Warrant #1237 issued in exchange on 27 Jan. 1802 in Montgomery Co. on some drains of Sinking Creek, a branch of New River, adj. Obediah Roses land. Feb. 23, 1805. Margin: Now Giles Co., rec. 10 Dec. 1807, Grant issd. Aug. 1, 1809.

   Book G, 1817-1819 (FHL film 29,598)
      G-383: Surveyed for James Duncan, 37 acres by virtue of two entrys, one for 25 acres 10 Aug. 1815 on part of a Land Office Treasury Warrant for 500 acres #5319 and dated 12 Dec. 1814, the other for 12 acres made 18 Jan. 1817 on part of Land Office Treasury Warrant for 2,000 acres #4648 on 3 Sept. 1810, in Giles Co. on S.side Sinking Creek a branch of New River, adj. William Duncan's land, Anderson's land. Jan. 20, 1817. Margin: Giles Co., Rec. 16 Feb. 1818, Grant issd. Oct. 1, 1818.
      G-390: Surveyed for William Duncan, 36 acres by virtue of an entry for 36 acres made 21 Jan. 1817? (faint) by virtue of Land Office Treasury Warrant for ? acres, #4876 dated 28 March 1812, in Giles Co. on S.side Sinking Creek a branch of New River, adj. said Duncan's land. Jan. 21, 1817. Rec. 16 Feb. 1818, Grant issd. Oct. 1, 1818.

   Book H, 1818-1820 (FHL film 29,599)
      H-268: Survey for John Duncan, 19-1/2 acres in Greenbrier Co. on Lick Creek waters adj. land of Saml. Given, James Wandle & a survey of 28,280-1/2 acres made for Henry Banks which he is entitled to by location made 14 Dec. 1816 by virtue of part of Land Office Treasury Warrant for 1800 acres #2724 dated 17 Aug. 1816, assee of John Welch and of Richard F. Tyree, adj. small bare knob, corner to said Givins 250 acre survey and corner to said Banks, corner said Givins 244 acre survey that lies on both sides of Lick Creek, corner to Wandle, 19 Feb. 1818; chainmen Matthew Kincaid, John Duncan Jr. Rec. 10 Feb. 1819, Grant issd 30 Oct. 1819.

   Book K, 1822-1823 (FHL film 29,601)
      K-430: March 18, 1822, surveyed for William Duncan, 50 acres lying in Rockbridge Co. on waters of Buffaloe Creek a branch of north fork of James River, by virtue of part of two Land Office Treasury Warrants, one for 20 acres on a warrant of 500 acres #1755, assee of Alexander McCorkle, assee of James Gold, assee of John Long, and 30 acres on a warrant for 300 acres #5067, assee of William Puxton, adj. corner to John Skeans land. Rec. 2 Nov. 1822, Grant issd 30 May 1823.
      K-534: Surveyed for William Duncan, 60 acres in Kanawha Co. by virtue of an entry made 15 Sept. 1821 by part of Land Office Treasury Warrant for 1380 acres #6442 dated 15 Dec. 1818, assee of Reuben Slaughter decd, on waters of Crooked Creek a branch of Cole River, adj. S. or Middle Fork of said Crooked Creek, opposite said Wm. Duncan's house. 19 Oct. 1822. Warrant #6442 for 1380 acres by which the within survey is made remains in the surveyors office. Nov. 8, 1822. Rec. 24 Dec. 1822, Grant issd July 19, 1823.
      K-535: Surveyed for Wm. Duncan, 100 acres in Kanawha Co. by virtue of an entry made 24 July 1824 by part of a Land Office Treasury Warrant of 1380?a #6442 dated 15 Dec. 1818, assee of Reubin Slaughter decd on waters of Crooked Creek a branch of Cole River, on a ridge facing the north fork of Crooked Creek, crossing said fork. Oct. 19, 1822. Warrant #6442 of 1380 acres remains in the surveyor's office of Kanawha. Rec. 24 Dec. 1822, Grant issd. July 19, 1823.

   Book O, 1828-1829 (FHL film 29,605)
      O-63: Surveyed for John Dunken, 190 acres in Greenbrier Co. on Indian Grave ridge in the forks of Meadow Creek a branch of New River adj. a survey of 67 acres made for William Fox which he is entitled to by location made 20 Feb. 1827 by virtue of part of Land Office Treasury Warrant for 2000 acres #7075 assee of Robert Miller assee of John Handey, adj. corner to Fox. Nov. 10, 1827. May 7, 1821. Rec. Feb. 9, 1828, Grant issd. Nov. 12, 1828. (MAD: there were two dates on this survey.)

   Book Q, 1831-1833 (FHL film 29,607)
      Q-382: Surveyed for Henry Duncan, 150 acres in Pocohontas Co. on Seaney? Creek adj. corner to John Smith; survey of 100 acres by virtue of part of a warrant of 1000 acres #7582 and 50 acres by virtue of part of a warrant for 2000 acres #2579, in exchange for #20910, Nov. 19, 1832. Rec. 24 Jan. 1832, Grant issd. 1 Sept. 1833.

   Book R, (no dates, 1833-1835) (FHL film 29,608)
      R-161: Surveyed for Curtis (Custis?) Cox Sr., 50 acres by virtue of entry made 20 Dec. 1832 on Land Office Treasury Warrant #10830 issued 23 Nov. 1832, lying in Floyd Co. on drains of W.fork of Little River waters of New River, adj. a survey made for John Duncan, 12 April 1833. Plat assigned by Custis Cox Sr. to Henry Duncan, 19 Nov. 1833. Rec. 18 Feb. 1834, Grant issd. 1 Sept. 1834.
      R-462: Surveyed for William Duncan, 225 acres in Pocohontas Co. adj. ... crossing W. branch of Indian Draft, by virtue of part of a warrant of 1400 acres #2609 in exchange for #2619. Nov. 12, 1834. Rec. 20 Dec. 1834, Grant issd 22 June 1835.

   Book S, 1835-1836 (FHL film 29,609)
      S-378: 5 Oct. 1833, Surveyed for John Duncan, 225 acres in Kanawha Co. by virtue of 2 entries, one on 15 March 1834 for 100 acres on part of a Land Office Treasury Warrant for 2558 acres #11079 dated 4 Dec. 1833 assee of Wm. F. Styles, and one made on the date hereof for 125 acres on part of a Land Office Treasury Warrant for 790 acres #12348 dated 6 May 1835, assee of John Bowman, on W.side of left hand fork of Fall Creek (a branch of Cole River), corner to 200 acre survey made for Mahala Hasten; John Kidd, Wm. Manning chainmen. Rec. 22 Dec. 1835.

   Book T, 1836-1837 (FHL film 29,610)
      T-531: Surveyed for John Duncan, 260 acres by virtue of an entry made 23 Feb. 1835 on Land Office Treasury Warrant #11074? (faint) assee to John Board and William McCabe 27 Nov. 1833 in Floyd Co. on S.side of Wills ridge and on the drains of the W.fork of Little River, corner his own land, line of Martins beg. survey, branch of Indian Creek. 25 March 1836. Grant issd. 30 Oct. 1837.
      T-534: Surveyed for Henry Duncan, 195 acres by virtue of an entry made 16 Nov. 1835 on Land Office Exchange Treasury Warrant #2655 issued to John L. Crockett assee of James Taylor 18 Feb. 1834, in Floyd Co. on Indian Creek waters of Little River, adj. line of Beldens big survey, crossing Indian Creek, line of land of Nathan Wade, top of Wills ridge. 20 July 1836. Grant issd. 30 Oct. 1837.

   Book U, 1837-1838 (FHL film 29,611)
      U-688: David Dunham, 50 acres, Tyler Co. VA, Oct. 5, 1837, based on two warrants (not copied)

   Book V, 1838-1840 (FHL film 29,612)
      V-91: Grayson Co. VA, surveyed for Greenberry Duncan, 50 acres by virtue of location made 27 May 1838 on Land Office Treasury Warrant for 3000 acres #14074 issued 16 May 1838 in Grayson Co. on Grassy Creek, to Goards Mill Creek, to Greasy Creek. May 27, 1838. Grant issd 30 May 1838.

   Book W, 1841-1842 (FHL film 29,613)
      W-698: Surveyed for Mark P. Duncan, assignee of Anthony Lawson assee of Robert G. Scott assee of Israel Canfield who was assee of John Hopkins, 31 acres in Logan Co. on Farley's Trace Fork of Pigeon Creek waters of Sandy River, agreeable to an entry made in surveyors office of said county on 6 May 1840, by virtue of part of an Exchange Land Office Treasury Warrant #2763 for 2000 acres dated 9 March 1840. Completed 16 Sept. 1840. M. Cartright, M. Duncan, chainmen. Rec. 7 Feb. 1842, Grant issd. 30 Aug. 1842.

   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.

   Book A2, 1846-1848 (FHL film 29,617)
      A2-768: 1 Jan. 1848, surveyed for John S. Duncan, 30 acres by virtue of part of a Land Office Treasury Warrant for 300 acres #16279 issued to B. Despard 8 Dec. 1846 in Harrison Co. on E.side of West Fork River and on both sides of Arnolds Run, adj. lands of John J?. Jackson's heirs and of Edwin S. Duncan's Loof Burrow place, crossing Clarksburg and Western Road. Rec. 8 Feb. 1848, Grant issd. 31 Aug. 1848.

   Book B2, 1848-1850 (FHL film 29,618)
      B2-34: Surveyed for Mark P. Duncan assee (of) Anthony Lawson, 22 acres in Logan Co. on Farley Trace fork of the Trace Fork of Pigeon Creek, agreeable to an entry made 13 April 1846 by virtue of Land Office Treasury Warrant #10013 for 1033 acres dated 31 March 1840. Completed 29 April 1847. Anderson Duncan, Mark P. Duncan, chainmen. Rec. 30 March 1848, Grant issd. 30 Sept. 1848.

   Book G2, 1854-1856 (FHL film 29,624)
      G2-39: Edward S. Duncan, 133 acres (not found; part 2 of G2 is still index on page 39; no Edward Duncan indexed; not G2(3))

   Book G2, 1855, Part 1st (FHL film 29,623)
      G2(1)-102: Surveyed for Mark P. Duncan, 50 acres in Logan Co. on upper side of double lick branch of Marrowbone Creek agreeable to an entry made in Surveyor's office of said county on 19 Feb. 1854, by part of Land Office Treasury Warrants, 25 acres by part of Warrant #21038 for 2,000 acres dated March 16, 1853, and 25 acres by part of Warrant #21948 for 2,000 acres dated Jany. 16, 1853, both issued to A. Lawson, opposite mouth of Swelled Hickory Gap branch adj. survey made for Stephen Meper; completed 21 Feb. 1854. Chainmen Jno. W. Evans, Stephen Hensley; rec. 10 July 1854, Grant issd. 1 Feb. 1855.
      G2(1)-109: Surveyed for Mark P. Duncan, 70 acres in Logan Co. on lower side of Swelled Hickory Gap branch of Morrowbone Creek agreeable to an entry made 19 (no month) 1854 by part of Land Office Treasury Warrant, 30 acres by part of Warrant #21038 for 2,000 acres March 14, 1853, and 40 acres by part of Warrant #21948 for 2,000 acres Jan. 16, 1854, both issued to A. Lawson, adj. the line of a survey made for Stephen Meper, corner to survey made for Wm. Chaffin, near mouth of half way branch; completed 21 Feb. 1854; chainmen Jno. W. Evans, Stephen Hensly. Rec. 10 July 1854, grant issued 1 Feb. 1855.
      G2(1)-283: Oct. 4, 1849, surveyed for John S. Duncan, 500 acres in Randolph Co. on Mitchels Run a tributary of Currens? Wirth? Creek & incl. Thos. Mitchell's old improvement on E. side of the Rich Mountain by virtue of a Land Office Treasury Warrant of 985 acres #18,755? issd. to said Duncan Oct. 5, 1847, adj. N. side Mitchell Run opposite Samuel Channell's house, top of the mountain.
            Florida C. Duncan, devisee? of John S. Duncan decd, for a valuable consideration, assign to Moses Hutton and John S. Hoffman a survey of 500 acres made for John S. Duncan in his lifetime on 1 Oct. 1849 in Randolph Co. on Mitchell Run and direct that a grant for the survey issue to Moses Hutton and John S. Hoffman; 1 May 1855; /s/ Florida C. Duncan; wit. E.S. Duncan, C.M. Duncan; rec. 3 June 1850; Issd. 15 May 1855.
      G2(1)-288: June 10, 1850, surveyed for John S. Duncan, 1422-1/2 acres in Randolph Co., W. of the Rich Mountain, adj. E. fork of Middle Fork at mouth of Schoolcraft run, shank of Sugar Camp Run, N. of the Yankey Road, at corner to Moses Huttons and Thomas B. Scott's survey of 2918 acres, the Sand Road Camps, by virtue of a Land Office Treasury Warrant #17847 of 3942 acres issued to Moses Hutton 28 July 1849 and properly assigned, and 480-1/2 acres by virtue of a Land Office Treasury Warrant #16755 of 985 acres issued to John S. Duncan 5 Oct. 1847.
            Floride C. Duncan, devisee? of John S. Duncan decd, for a valuable consideration, assign to Moses Hutton and John S. Hoffman a survey of 1422-1/2 acres made for John S. Duncan in his lifetime on 10 June 1850 in Randolph Co. on W.side Rich Mountain on Schoolcraft run on left hand fork of Middle Fork, a plat and certificate whereof now in the VA Land Office, and direct that a grant for the survey issue to Moses Hutton and John S. Hoffman; 1 May 1855; /s/ Florida C. Duncan; wit. E.S. Duncan, C.M. Duncan; rec. 26 June 1850; Issd. 15 May 1855.

   Book H2, 1856 (FHL film 29,625)
      H2-311: Surveyed for Anderson Duncan, 125 acres in Logan Co. on road branch of Farley Trace Fork of Trace Fork of Pigeon Creek, by virtue of two entries, 50 acres entered July 18, 1855, by part of a Land Office Treasury Warrant #22,910 for 5,000 acres, March 21, 1855, issued to Allen and Ward, and 75 acres entered Oct. 1, 1855, by part of Land Office Treasury Warrant (no number) adj. where the road starts up the mountain, corner to survey made for Mark P. Duncan, the Bear Pen gap in the ridge; completed Oct. 4, 1855; chainmen Mark P. Duncan, Henderson Duncan; reg. 7 April 1856, grant issued Nov. 1, 1856.
      H2-376: Surveyed for Noah Duncan, 66 acres by virtue of two entries, one for 50 acres made 28 Nov. 1854 on part of a Land Office Treasury Warrant #15,838 (#15,835?) issued 19 Dec. 1845 and the other for 16 acres made 5 March 1855 on part of Land Office Treasury Warrant #22,865 issued 23 Feb. 1855, in Carroll Co. on Greesy Creek adj. corner of A.C. Philips new survey, Greenberry Duncan's line, mill creek, corner and lines of said Duncan's 50 acre survey; March 5, 1855; rec. 18 Sept. 1855, grant issued 1 April 1856.
      H2-389: Surveyed for John Duncan, 77 acres by virtue of two entries, one for 50 acres made 20 Jan. 1855 on part of Land Office Treasury Warrant #20,748 issued 30 Dec. 1852, and 27 acres made 6 March 1855 on part of Land Office Treasury Warrant #22,865 issued 23 Feb. 1855, in Carroll Co. on waters of Greesy Creek, adj. Deep water, Richard Phillips line and corner, James Qusenbury's new survey, Greenberry Duncan's line, Noah "Ducan's" new survey; March 6, 1855; rec. 18 Sept. 1855, grant issued 1 April 1856.

   Book N2, 1858-1861 (FHL film 29,631)
      N2-496: May 15, 1859, surveyed for Wade H. Duncan, 24 acres in Patrick Co. on waters of Elk Creek, part of Land Office Treasury Warrant #22,950 issued to Greenville Willis 9 April 1855 for 186 acres adj. William Lawson's and John Sharp's corner, Staples Martindale road, John Sharp's line; grant issued July 3, 1860.

   Book P2, 1862-1878 (FHL film 29,633)
      P2-88: Surveyed for Louis Duncan, 25 acres (not 250 acres) by virtue of two entries, one for 20 acres made 8 April 1861 and another for 5 acres made 6 June 1861, both on Land Office Treasury Warrant #25,820 issued 3 April 1861 to John L. Lawrence in Montgomery Co. on waters of Little River adj. corner of his own land and survey of Elswick Akers' 16 acre entry; June 7, 1861; grant issued July 1, 1862.
      P2-101: Surveyed for Peter Duncan, 13 acres 2 roods 38 poles by virtue of entry 4 Feb. 1861 and part of Land Office Treasury Warrant #20,873 issued 4 Feb. 1853 in Carroll Co. on waters of Crooked Creek adj. John Buchanan's corner, Joshua Hauks Jr. decd line, Newell Hauks corner and line, Levi Buchanan's corner and line, F.M. Dobyn's corner; Feb. 20, 1861; grant issued July 1, 1862.
 

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