Duncans in Harris Co. GA

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Duncan research files of
Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson
the Genealogy Bug

Last revised September 17, 2003

HARRIS CO. GA
Formed 1827 from Muscogee, Troup
Muscogee formed 1826 from Creek Lands, Harris, Lee, Marion
Talbot formed 1827 from Crawford, Harris, Marion, Macon, Muscogee
 

CENSUS RECORDS

1830 Harris Co. GA Census
Pg.190  John Duncan        1211,01      - 0000,01
          (MAD: John Duncan mar. Mrs. Ann Thornton 10/6/1825
             Baldwin Co. GA)

1840 Harris Co. GA Census
Hueys Dist.
Pg.242  G.W. Key           1012,001     - 0200,2020,001
        J. Cochran         0110,001     - 0020,001
        J. Horn            2100,01      - 0200,1
        J.H. Williams      0000,1       - 1001
          (0 females 5-10 written over 2 females 5-10)
          (MAD: one John M. Williams mar. Mary Duncan 10/30/1845)
        Nica Duncan        1001         - 0210,0200,001
          (MAD: 1850 Sumter Co. GA census,
            1860 Chambers Co. AL census)
        J. Griffin         0000,1       - 2001
        Mary Cargle        0            - 0011,001
        W.L. Culbreath     0000,201     - 0000,001
        S.J. Vann, W. Nelson, etc.
Moores Dist.
Pg.279  Jacob Duncan       1000,1       - 0001
          (MAD: Jacob Duncan mar. Celia Gay 4/8/1839;
            1850 Coosa Co. AL census; ?? son or grandson
            of Edmund Duncan & Barbara Rhodes of Duplin
            & Jones Co. NC)
   280  E. Duncan          1100,0001    - 0000,001
          (MAD: Edmund Duncan, 1830 Henry Co. GA census)

1850 Harris Co. GA Census
Pg.82, #456, Simpson DUNCAN 38 GA farmer
                  Mary 35 GA
                  Mary 15, Thomas 12, Frances (f) 8 GA
                  Martha 6, Jane 3, Washington 1 GA
                  (MAD: Simpson Duncan mar. Polly Norton 9/5/1832; ? 1840 Sumter Co. GA census; 1860 Chattahoochee Co. GA census)

1860 Harris Co. GA Census
672nd District
Pg.533, #205, Benj. JACKSON 55 GA farmer $0-$100
                  Susan 24 GA
                  Thomas 17, Wm. 7, Geo. 4 GA
                  Mary 4/12, Josephine (f) 4/12 GA
                  Frances DUNKIN (f) 16 GA
                  (MAD: ?? dau. of Simpson & Mary Duncan; ?? also on 1860 Chattahoochee Co. GA census; one Elizabeth Dunkin mar. Benjamin Jackson 5/26/1848)

1870 Harris Co. GA Census
      No Duncan indexed
 

LAND RECORDS

GA Land Lotteries; Harris Co. GA
      Name, lottery year, militia district & county of residence, draw
      Duncan, Amy, widow, 1832, of 672nd Militia Dist., Harris Co., drew gold lot #10 in Dist.3, Sec.1, Cherokee Purchase (MAD: later Forsyth Co.)
      Duncan, John H., 1832, of 672nd Militia Dist., Harris Co., drew gold lot #234 in Dist.16, Sec.2, Cherokee Purchase (MAD: later Cobb Co.)
      Thornton, Henry, 1820, of Marshall's Dist., Baldwin Co., drew lot #373 in Dist.1, Appling Co. (MAD: no Henry Thornton in Early Co.; John Dunkin, owner, of Harris Co. GA, sold lot #56 in 15th Dist.of Early Co.)

Harris Co. GA Deeds (Index 1828-1947, grantors on FHL film 327,498, grantees on FHL film 327,501)
      A-79: 21 July 1828, Thos. (x) Mewborn of DeKalb Co. GA to John Duncan of Baldwin Co. GA, $500, lot 285 in 17th Dist. formerly Muscogee now Harris Co. Wit. Few Gordon, John S. Anderson J.P. (FHL film 327,503)
      A-185: 22 Oct. 1828, John Duncan of Baldwin Co. GA to Leonard H. Gholston (sic) of Harris Co., $130, N 1/2 lot 285 in 17th (19th?) Dist., 101-1/4 acres. Wit. Overton Harris Arnold, George R. Chatham JP. (FHL film 327,503)
      A-251 (1st): 23 May 1829, Abraham Littlejohn of Habersham Co. to John Duncan of Baldwin Co. GA, $618, lot 76 in 21st Dist., 202-1/2 acres. (FHL film 327,503)
      A-251 (2nd): 3 Jan. 1828, Phillip A. Clayton of Baldwin Co. GA to John Duncan of Baldwin Co. GA, $600, lot 112 in 21st Dist., 202-1/2 acres. (FHL film 327,503)
      A-252: 9 May 1828, John Duncan of Baldwin Co. GA to Archabald Gray, $114, lot 112 in 21st Dist., 202-1/2 acres. (FHL film 327,503)
      A-390: Baldwin Co. GA, 7 March 1829, Amos Chaffin guardian of Charlotte Chaffin an illigitimate child of Habersham Co. GA, to John Duncan of Harris Co. GA, per order of Habersham Inferior Court, sold to highest bidder, John Duncan, for $600; deed for lot #43 in 21st Dist. of formerly Muscogee now Harris Co. (FHL film 327,503)
      A-392: 28 March 1829, John Duncan of Baldwin Co. GA to John J. Harper of Harris Co. GA, $700, lot #43 in 21st Dist. formerly Muscogee now Harris Co.; wit. Maria A. Lowe, Henry H. Lowe. (FHL film 327,503)
      A-521: Harris Co. GA, 22 Jan. 1830, John M. Patterson and Richard M. Beavers his attorney to John Duncan, $500, lot 153 in 21st Dist. formerly Muscogee now Harris Co.; wit. J.H?. Juerry?, S.A. Billing. (FHL film 327,503)
      A-564: 20 Sept. 1828, Evan Pearson of Habersham Co. GA and John Duncan of Baldwin Co. GA to Lewis Dowdell of Jasper Co. GA, $1200, lot #46 in 21st Dist., 202-1/2 acres. Wit. John Raney, Edward Price JP. (FHL film 327,503)
      B-1: Harris Co. GA, 23 April 1831, John Duncan of Co. afsd to James E. Todd of Newton Co., $1300, lot in Co. afsd originally Muscogee, 21st Dist., lot 76, 202-1/2 acres, granted Abraham Littlejohn of Habersham Co.; wit. Henry Macon, Pleasant Macon JP. (FHL film 327,504)
      B-185: Jackson Co. GA, 13 Jan. 1832, Leonidas Few to John Duncan, $275, Lot 109 in 21st Dist. formerly Muscogee now Harris Co. GA; wit. James Duncan. (FHL film 327,504)
      B-376: Jones Co. GA, 10 Dec. 1831, Hosea Johnson (X) to John Duncan, $500, lot #118 in 21st Dist.; wit. N.D. Taylor, Thos. T. Parker. (FHL film 327,504)
      B-388: Walton Co. GA, 13 Nov. 1833, Richard Hingson to John Duncan, $425, E. 1/2 lot #119; wit. John H. Velin?, Egbert B. Beall. (FHL film 327,504)
      B-469: Harris Co. GA, 25 July 1832, John Duncan to James E. Todd, both of said co., $235, lot #153; wit. James L. Falkner, B. Ligon JP. (FHL film 327,504)
      B-480: Harris Co. GA, 12 July 1834, John Duncan to Harris Brantley, $750, lot #118; wit. Dudley Milner, Randolph Mitchell JP. (FHL film 327,504)
      B-516: 21 July 1834, Sarah Carrothers, Johnson N. (x) Haddock, Martha Cross and James M. (x) Haddock, to John Duncan, lot 114 in 21st Dist. (FHL film 327,504)
      B-578: Harris Co. GA, 3 June 1835, George Miller of Chatham Co. GA to John Duncan of afsd Co., $150, lot #139, 202-1/2 acres; wit. Wm. U?. Osborn, John Shropshire. (FHL film 327,504)
      B-579: 22 Oct. 1827, William S. Harris of Gwinnett Co. GA to John Duncan of Baldwin Co. GA, $500, lot #83 in 21st Dist., 202-1/2 acres; wit. Wiley Patry?, Saml. L. Wilson JP. (FHL film 327,504)
      B-617: Harris Co. GA, 8 Nov. 1834, Lorenzo M. Biggers to John Duncan, (no localities), $600, lot 106 in 21st Dist. formerly Muscogee now Harris Co.; wit. A.H. McDonald, Pleasant Macon. (FHL film 327,504)
      B-635: 27 Dec. 1834, John Duncan to Henry Macon (no heading or localities), 130 acres in south part of Lot #106 for $450; wit. Wm. Myrick, Perry Orzier, Pleasant Macon JP. (FHL film 327,504)
      B-667: Suit in Habersham Co. Court, James R. Milly vs. John Duncan and Benjamin Chastain; sheriff sale 4 June 1833 of part lot 109 in 21st Dist., 101-1/4 acres, to Hiram Read, highest bidder. (FHL film 327,504)
      B-677: Harris Co. GA, 9 Aug. 1834, John Duncan to James Houston, $375, lot #114 in 21st Dist.; wit. Henry Macon, Pleasant Macon JP. (FHL film 327,504)
      B-688: Harris Co. GA, 8 Nov. 1834, John Duncan of Harris Co. GA to Lorenzo M. Riggers of Muscogee Co., $500, lot #83 in 21st Dist. adj. Lewis Dowdle and others; wit. A. McDonald, Pleasant Macon JP. (FHL film 327,504)
      B-692: 1 Dec. 1830, John Duncan to Turner Harris (no heading or localities), $425, 120 acres on Henry Macons line on #106 in 21st Dist. of Harris Co. to include a part of SE corner of Lot #119 adj. #106 to make 120 acres; wit. A.H. McDonald, Pleasant Macon JP. (FHL film 327,504)
      B-699: 16 April 1836, Guilford Co. NC; 5 Feb. 1831 from Susannah Stewart widow & relict of Donald Stewart late of Guilford Co. NC, to Arnold Duncan of same county & state; whereas Donald Stewart by his will recorded Guilford Co., devised to his wife the farm on which he resided containing 300 acres and all his stock, etc., for her life after payment of his debts, and also left her livestock etc., and negro slaves Nancy & her three children Cath, Donald & Sandy, for Susannah to dispose of as she wished, and other slaves for her lifetime (named but not copied here) ...; it is now intended that the Rites of Matrimony shall shortly after the execution of this indenture be solemnized between Susannah Stewart and Arnold Duncan; that after marriage, Arnold Duncan does not acquire any right to the estate mentioned; that after marriage, Arnold Duncan and Susannah shall occupy the farm ... /s/ Arnold Duncan, Susanna Stewart. Wit. George Nicks Jr., George Spence. Schedule of furniture listed below; "Marriage Contract" recorded Guilford Co. NC May 1831, Book T, pg. 349 & 50. (FHL film 327,504)
      C-87: Harris Co. GA, 27 June 1832, John Duncan of afsd to James Dowdell of same, $70, 101-1/4 acres in 21st Dist., drawn by Patrick M. Cann, Lot #109; wit. Wm. T. Livingston, Benjamin P. Sheppard. (FHL film 327,505)
      C-134: Harris Co. GA, 6 July 1836, John Duncan to Golden Armstrong, $300, part of lot #139 and lying East of a large branch running through said lot; wit. Samuel Newman, Samuel Nealy, N.H. Barden JP. (FHL film 327,505)
      C-176: Houston Co. GA, 21 July 1834, John Joiner, guardian of Semore, Mary Ann, William and Elizabeth Haddock, to John Duncan, (no localities); that John Joiner as guardian sold to John Duncan, 3/7 of lot 114 in 21st Dist. formerly Muscogee now Harris Co. GA, for $18; wit. Seabron W. Kittle, James N. (X) Haddock, John M. Smith JP. (FHL film 327,505)
      C-192 (2nd): Harris Co. GA, Jan. 19, 1837, William H. Miles bond to John Duncan for $1600 to defend title to lot #138 in 21st Dist., 202-1/2 acres, sold this day by N.H. Barden to said Duncan, bearing date even with this bond (in a quit claim title); wit. N.H. Barden. (FHL film 327,505)
      C-192 (3rd): Harris Co. GA, 19 Jan. 1837, John Duncan to William Glass, $350, W 1/2 Lot #138; wit. Henry Lee, A.N. Wilson JP. (FHL film 327,505)
      C-249: That the Houston Co. GA Superior Court issued a writ of Fifa in the case of James A. Everett vs. Benjamin Fudge, Allen Wiggins, Solomon Fudge, Jacob Fudge, James E. Duncan and James Dean security, the sheriff seized land and sold it 3 Nov. 1835, the highest bidder was George M. Duncan; deed 3 Nov. 1835 for $100, lot 251 in 22nd Dist. formerly Muscogee now Harris Co. (indexed Benj. Fudge by Sheriff to George M. Duncan) (FHL film 327,505)
      C-250: 28 Dec. 1836, George M. Duncan of Houston Co. GA to Zachariah Ware of Talbot Co. GA, $500, lot 251 in 22nd Dist. Wit. O.C. Engraims, R.L. Duncan JJC. (FHL film 327,505)
      C-263: 7 Feb. 1837, John J. Lloyd to Daniel D. Duncan, both Harris Co. GA, $800, lot 190 in 20th Dist. (FHL film 327,505)
      C-263: 6 Aug. 1836, John C. Blackman by Sheriff to Daniel D. Duncan (no locality), $512.50, lot 119 in 21st Dist., 202-1/2 acres. Wit. William H. Thornton, Wiley White JP. (FHL film 327,505)
      C-356: 6 Dec. 1837, per writ of execution from Justice Court of Harris Co., suits of George H. Bryan vs. John Griffith, and Murphey T?. Granberry against Catharine Dennis; Sheriff William L. Canant seized W. 1/2 lot as property of said John Griffith and Catharine Dennis, and on 6 Dec. 1837 sold to highest bidder John Duncan for $200, deed for W 1/2 lot 119 in 21st Dist. orig. Muscogee now Harris Co., 101-1/4 acres; wit. James R. Switzer, Moses Jones JP. (FHL film 327,505)
      C-357: 7 Dec. 1837, Catharine (X) Griffith to Michael Watson, $250, W 1/2 lot 119 in 21st Dist.; wit. Wm. L. Canantt, A.N. Wilson. (FHL film 327,505)
      C-368: Harris Co. GA, 25 Dec. 1837, Michael M. Watson to John Duncan, $250, W 1/2 lot 119 in 21st Dist.; wit. James R. Switzer, Wade Pryor JP. (FHL film 327,505)
      C-368: 26 Dec. 1837, John Duncan of Harris Co. GA to Samuel Newman, $40, 8 acres of lot 119 in 21st Dist. (FHL film 327,505)
      C-383: 21 Dec. 1837, Daniel D. Duncan of Troup Co. GA to Theron Lancaster of Harris Co. GA, $800, 80 acres of lot 190 (dist. blank). (FHL film 327,505)
      C-389: 8 Jan. 1838, John Duncan to Samuel Newman, both Harris Co. GA, $200, part of W 1/2 lot 119 in 21st Dist., 32 acres. (FHL film 327,505)
      C-553: Harris Co. GA, 1 Jan. 1838, John Duncan to Harris Brantley, $162, one corner of Lot 118 in 21st Dist. lying NW of a large branch, containing 16 acres; wit. Jno. W. Mays JIC, Thos. S. Dozier JP. (FHL film 327,505)
      C-599: 7 Jan. 1839, Allen H. Gay to Edmon Duncan, both Harris Co., $200, lot 174 in 20th Dist., 202-1/2 acres. Wit. L.R. Eubank, Wiley White JP. (FHL film 327,505)
      C-687: 17 Sept. 1839, Daniel Duncan to Jeptha Harrington (no localities?), $500, lot 366 in 20th Dist., 202-1/2 acres. Wit. William D. Harrington (of AL, who gave oath), and Robt. A. Dickinson Jr. (FHL film 327,505) (MAD: see Daniel of 1850 Marengo Co. AL census)
      C-775: 4 May 1840, Isaac Nolen of Chambers Co. AL to Edmund Duncan of Harris Co. GA, $640, lot 203 in 20th Dist. Wit. Elisha Ray, Murgman? Pounds. (FHL film 327,505)
      D-146: 4 May 1840, Edmund Duncan of GA (no county) to Jas. Hill of Troup Co. GA, $650, lot 203 in 20th Dist. Wit. Merryman Pounds, Richard T. Thomason. (FHL film 327,505)
      D-147: 4 May 1840, Edmund Duncan of Harris Co. GA to Jas. Hill of Troup Co. GA, $500, lot 174 in 20th Dist., 202-1/2 acres. (FHL film 327,505)
      D-344: 12 Nov. 1841, James Duncan of Pontotoc Co. MS to Grigsby E. Thomas of Muscogee Co. GA, $1000, lots 119 and 138 in 21st Dist., 141-1/4 acres. Wit. Lovick L. Mittick, Geo. F. Furintive? JP. (FHL film 327,505)
      D-442: 14 Feb. 1844, William (X) Pike, admin. estate of George Duncan decd. of Walton Co. GA, to Joseph Dudley of Merriwether Co. GA, $250, 101-1/4 acres, E 1/2 lot 45 in 3rd Dist. orig. Troup now Harris Co. Wit. Ezekiel Pike, Joseph Hasty, M.B. Moon. Reg. on oath of wit. (FHL film 327,505)
      No grantee deeds until book 6; next grantor deed was K-14:
      K-14: Rhodes Duncan to A.M. Eady & Co., lot 231 in 4th Dist., 125 acres. (Book K starts 1876)
 

ESTATE RECORDS

Harris Co. GA General index to estates, 1828-1940 (FHL film 327,528)
      Duncan, William, decd, Edward Duncan admr, bond 1-497, Misc. Orders 28-199, Returns 40-331
      (MAD: no other Duncan)

Harris Co. GA Inferior Court Minutes, Vol.28, 1828-1843 (FHL film 327,530)
      28-199: Sept. 1839, ordered letters of administration be granted Edmund Duncan on estate of William Duncan decd by his giving bond for $75 and Richard Pounds his security.

Harris Co. GA Probate Court of Ordinary, wills, inventories, appraisements, guardian & admin. bonds, returns, sales & vouchers
      Vol. 66, 1828-1833 - no index (FHL film 327,540)
      Vol. A, 1829-1837 - no index (FHL film 327,540)

Harris Co. GA Court of Ordinary Records
      Record Book B40 1837-1848 (FHL film 327,541)
            B40-67: Jno. Duncan return for 1836; to John Duncan Jr., for the orphans of Henry Thornton, payments total $284.50 including permission to sell land; recorded March 6, 1837.
            B40-90: John Duncan, guardian of orphans of Henry Thornton decd, 1837 sale of Lot #3, 22nd Dist. 3rd Sec. Cherokee, $64.00; 1837 expenses include tuition of Franklin Thornton orphan of Henry Thornton, ... rec. 11 May 1838.
            B40-331: recorded 8 May 1840, Edmund Duncan, admr. in account with estate of Wm. Duncan decd 1839; cash paid clerk, Thomas Saddler, T. White, M. Edwards, W. White, James Lloyd, W. Duke, clerk, total $44.60; cash recd. from Whites & Thornton $74.50; excess $29.90.
      Record Book C41 - no Duncan (FHL film 327,541)
 

MILITARY RECORDS

"Roster of Confederate Soldiers of GA 1861-1865" by Lillian Henderson, Director of the State Division of Confederate Pensions and Records for the state of Georgia, 6 vols. (FHL book 975.8 M22h)
      2:799: 20th Regiment GA Volunteer Infantry, Army of Northern VA; Co.E, Whitesville Union Vols., Harris Co. GA: William Duncan, Private, June 27, 1861; discharged, disability, at Culpeper, VA, Dec. 12, 1861.
 

REFERENCES FROM OTHER LOCALITIES

Cherokee Co. GA Land Lottery Grants, Section 1, Dist.3, in 1832 Gold Lottery (FHL film 511,964)
      Pg.65: Grant to Amey Duncan, wid., of 672nd Dist., Harris Co., "her" ..., Lot 10 in 3rd Dist., 1st Section, Gold Lottery, 4 May 1833. (MAD: see Lumpkin Co. GA deed A-389, 1833, "Anny" "his mark" of Meriweather Co. GA)
      MAD: John H. Duncan of 672nd Dist. Harris Co. GA drew lot #234 in Dist.16, Sec.2, in the 1832 Gold Lottery; this area later ? Cobb Co. GA

Coweta Co. GA Deeds
      C-21 (1st): Harris Co. GA, 5 April 1830, Silas Monk of Muscogee Co. GA to John Duncan of Harris Co. GA, $500, lot 162 in 1st Dist.; wit. Jesse S. Ellis, Joshua J. Ellis JP. (FHL film 473,252)
      C-21 (2nd): Coweta Co. GA, 29 Jan. 1831, John Duncan of Harris Co. GA to Catharine Stewart (no locality), $250, lot 162 in 1st Dist.; wit. Henry Wychert, John Lee JP. (FHL film 473,252)
      F-494: Baldwin Co. GA, 21 July 1832, John Duncan of Harris Co. GA to George W. King of Baldwin Co. GA, $500, lot 67 in 6th Dist., 202-1/2 acres granted 18 Feb. 1832 to Israel Parker; wit. Allison Allen, J. Taishing JP. (FHL film 473,254)

Decatur Co. GA Deeds (FHL film 249,532)
      E-192: John (X) Dunkin of Harris Co. GA, owner of lot #56 in 15th Dist. and wanting to dispose of it, this 3 Jan. 1841, appoint Benjamin Riley attorney to sell the 250 acres. Wit. Henry Glover, Wm. N. Jones JP.
      E-193: 15 Jan. 1841, Benjamin Riley, as attorney for John Dunkin of Harris Co. GA, to Isaac Harrell of Decatur Co. GA, $100, lot 56 in 15th Dist., originally Early now Decatur Co. Wit. A.D. Lonart, Y.B. Lonam.

Forsyth Co. GA Deeds (FHL film 329,949)
      D-305: Harris Co. GA, 2 June 1837, Branch Ligon to John Duncan, $75, lot #34 in 2nd Dist. 1st Sec. (acres not given), orig. Cherokee purchase now Forsyth Co.; wit. John Lake, John C. Gray JP.
      D-305 (2nd): State of GA, 30 June 1837, John Duncan of Harris Co. GA to Jesse Holbrooks of Forsyth Co. GA, $75, lot #34 in 2nd Dist. 1st Sec., 40 acres; wit. Eli M. Connell, James Jordan JP of Cherokee Co.

Lumpkin Co. GA Deed (FHL film 281,682)
      E-282: 10 April 1838, John Duncan of Harris Co. GA was made guardian by the Inferior Court of Harris Co. for the orphan of Henry Thournton, as guardian sold on 4 April 1837 lot #955, 40 acres, in 5th Dist. and 1st Sec. of originally Cherokee Co. now Lumpkin Co., said lot being granted to said orphans, at public sale the highest bidder was Benjamin Goss of Lumpkin Co., $105. Wit. Francis M. Tramell, Wm. Sar?. Switzer.

Murray Co. GA Deed (FHL film 393,164)
      I-246/7: Harris Co. GA; Edy Neely deed to John Duncan, 14.13.3; 1 May 1835, Edy Neely (X) to John Duncan, for $300, Lot #14 in 13th Dist. of formerly Cherokee now Murray Co., 160 acres more or less; wit. Samuel Nealy, Franklin Thornton, Hopson Milner J.P.; rec. 7 Aug. 1851.

Talbot Co. GA Deed Book B, 1830-1833 (FHL film 249,425)
      B-37: 4 Nov. 1829, Jared Denard of Twiggs Co. GA to John Duncan of Harris Co., $500, 202-1/2 acres in 24th Dist. of Talbot Co., Lot #45, drawn by Isham Dinkins and granted 12 June 1827. Wit. Henry Duncan, J.T. Cushing JP of Baldwin Co.
      B-38: 10 Nov. 1829, John Duncan of Harris Co. to James Mosley of Talbot Co., $400, land in B-37. Wit. John Gay, Jno. Sims; rec. on oath of John Sims 6 July 1830.

Troup Co. GA Deed (FHL film 295,912)
      H-174: Troup Co. GA, 4 May 1840, James Hill of afsd to Edmund Duncan of Harris Co. GA, $1500, lot #196 in 4th Dist., 202-1/2 acres adj. lands of Nancy Oliver on W. and others; wit. Richd. F. Thomason JP; rec. Dec. 23, 1841.

Walton Co. GA Probate records, Book F, 1843-1847 (FHL film 262,633)
      F-27: Inventory of George Duncan, lot #45, 3rd Dist. Harris Co., not valued by the appraisors; inventory included horses, cows, farm animals, furniture, $264.50; appraisers Robert Rogers, John (X) Cranock?, William Cranock; filed 11 Oct. 1842, rec. 12 May 1843.
      F-28: All property of George Duncan sold to Anderson E. Duncan except a horse and saddle sold to William Dunkin, total $117.68-3/4; William (X) Pike, admin, rec. 12 May 1843.
      F-146: 16 Nov. 1842, list of property of George Duncan sold (same as sale bill on pg.28); reference made to the sale recorded earlier; sale of 1/2 lot of land in Harris Co. sold under order of the court for $105 to Joseph Hasely 4 July 1843; recorded 14 May 1844.
      F-147: Estate of George Dunkin decd, by William Pike, admin, payments to several people incl. Stephin Felker per receipt of $255.84.
 

HISTORIES before 1923

1890 "Biographical & Historical Memoirs of Southern AR" Clark, Miller, Sevier, Howard, Pike, Lafayette, Hempstead, Columbia, Little River, Nevada, Cleveland, Ouchita (sic), Dallass, Bradley, Calhoun, Union, Ashley, Drew, Lincoln, Desha and Chicot Cos.; by Goodspeed (FHL film 266,242; and from Betty Laarveld 5/1987)
      Pg.639: Cleveland Co. John A. Wynn, resident of Cleveland Co. AR for past 15 years; b. Harris Co. GA Feb. 12, 1834, son of Thomas H. and Temperance C. (Huff) Wynn, b. Baldwin Co. GA and Edgefield Dist. SC in 1801 and 1814 respectively. May 1862 Confederate Infantry. 1875 to AR, Lee Township. He was first married in Feb. 1866 to Miss Maggie Bussey, a dau. of F.S. and Dimny Bussey, but she died in GA in 1873, having borne 2 children ... In February, 1875, he took for his second wife Miss Helen M. Duncan, a daughter of John and Ally Duncan. She was also born in GA, and has born Mr. Wynn 3 sons: Thomas D., Robert D. and John F. (MAD: mar. 2/17/1875 Chattahoochee Co. GA)
 

OTHER RECORDS

1850 Harris Co. GA information: Elizabeth Dunkin to Benjamin Jackson, 5/26/1848, mar. Harris Co. GA
      1860 Harris Co. GA census pg.533, Benj. Jackson 55 GA, Susan 24, Thomas 17, & younger, & Frances Dunkin 16 GA
      1850 Jones Co. GA pg.209, Benjamin W. Jackson 41 GA, Martha 31 GA & ch.
      1850 Meriwether Co. GA pg.307, Benjamin Jackson 41 GA, wife Elizabeth 18 GA
      1850 Troup Co. GA pg.132, Benjamin Jackson 42 PA, Angeline 28 GA, ch. ages 9, 7, 1

Harris Co. GA information: Mary Duncan mar. John M. Williams, 10/30/1845; many others indexed, not looked at
      1860 Chatham Co. GA, Savannah Dist., pg.10, #129-108 John M. Williams 43 b. Alexandria DC master bricklayer $0-$6500, Mary E. 34 Barnwell Dist. SC, Ellen Hopkins 30 Mayo, Ireland, cook
      1850 Harris Co. GA p.53, John Williams age 17, unm.
      1850 Meriwether Co. GA p.388, John M. Williams 27 GA, Ann 18 GA, Liaborn D. (m) 5 GA
      1850 Troup Co. GA p.158, John W.S. Williams 27 GA, Mary J. 23 GA, Sarah E. 2, Edward J. 6/12 GA, Ambrose R. 22, Elisha D. 13, Ealysis B. (m) 9 GA
      1850 Cobb Co. GA, pg.132, Baits Dist., #570, John W. Williams 35 TN, Clay 35 TN, ch. 10-1 b. GA
      1860 Chatham Co. GA, Savannah Dist., pg.10, #129-108 John M. Williams 43 b. Alexandria DC master bricklayer $0-$6500, Mary E. 34 Barnwell Dist. SC, Ellen Hopkins 30 Mayo, Ireland, cook
      1860 Chattahoochee Co. GA, Cussetta P.O., pg.504 #430-415 John Williams 40 SC, Margaret 35 GA & ch. 15 & younger
      1860 Chattahoochee Co. GA, Cussetta P.O., pg.522 #559-543 John Williams 28 GA, Emaly 24 GA & ch. 6 & younger
      1860 Harris Co. GA, 717th Dist., pg.566 #421 J.M. Williams 26 SC mechanic $0-$2000, M.E.(f) 24 GA, M. N/W/H.(f) 1 GA
      1860 Meriwether Co. GA, P.O. Woodbury, pg.361 #182 John Williams 92 GA, Catherine 75 VA, & others
      1860 Meriwether Co. GA, P.O. Jones Mills, pg.463, John Williams 30 GA w/others
      1860 Chambers Co. AL, Southern Div., pg.963, #542, John W. Williams 28 GA, Sarah E. 24 GA, children 1 & 1/12 b. AL
      1860 Walker Co. AL, Western Div., pg.834, #455-447, John M. Williams 24 AL farmer $300-$200, Louza C. 21 AL, Columbus A. 2 AL
 

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