Duncan research files of
Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson
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1830 Muscogee Co. GA Census Columbus Pg.286 John Duncan 1000,01 - 2001 1840 Muscogee Co. GA Census 678th District Pg.313 John L. Duncan 0110,01 - 1110,01
1850 Muscogee Co. GA Census
Norton's District
Pg.397, #74, John DUNCAN 47 SC farmer & miller $12000
Alla 50 Hancock Co. GA
William 24 Crawford Co. GA
Mary 19 Muscogee Co. GA
Robert DUNCAN 17 Muscogee Co. GA
Hellen Marr DUNCAN 12 Muscogee Co. GA
Virginia C. DUNCAN 10 Muscogee Co. GA
John McCLOCKLER 21 SC farmer
S.P. FLETCHER 26 NY teacher
(MAD: John S. Duncan son of Robert Duncan d.1857 Talbot Co. GA; ? mar. Hancock or Baldwin Co. GA ca 1825; 1860 Chattahoochee Co. GA census)
Pg.398, #83, Samuel DODSON 39 Wilks farmer & mercht $1360
Elizabeth J. 21 Muskogee
Infant (f) 8/12 Muskogee
Henreitta (f) 70 Maryland -- $60
(MAD: Samuel C. Dodson mar. Elizabeth J. Duncan 3/30/1848)
1860 Muscogee Co. GA Census (occupation on pg.170 from Jeff Propst 11/2003)
Columbus
Pg.170, #161, Steven DUNCAN 57 SC watchman factory $0-$250
Martha 53 SC factory oper.
Rutha (f) 19, Adeline 13, Sarah 11, William 2 GA
John 22 SC
(MAD: 1850 Campbell Co. GA census)
Pg.264, #945, Henry VOYHT 43 Germany Gen? factory $0-$100
Nancy 25 SC
Martha A. 2, John 4 GA
Sarah DUNCAN 12 GA
(MAD: Henry Voigt mar. Nancy Duncan 12/11/1856)
1870 Muscogee Co. GA Census
Columbus Ward 1
Pg.572, #87-92, DUNCAN, Stephen 68 SC clerk in grocery store $0
Martha 62 SC
Frances (f) 20 GA
Pg.572, #88-93, DUNCAN, John 35 SC ret. grocery merct $3500-$500
Julia 24 GA
John T. 1 GA
Daniel 33 SC cotton carder
Outside City of Columbus, P.O. Columbus
Pg.666, #88-89, BROOKS, John 30 VA BLACK porter $0-$0
Charlotte 23 GA BLACK keeping house
Johngelina (f) 4 GA BLACK
DUNCAN, Maron (f) 35 GA BLACK laundress
(MAD: indexed Mary M. Duncan)
Pg.727, #934-1012, COBB, William 33 GA farmer $10,000-$1,000
Martha 29 GA
BROOKS, Alfred 23 GA
DUNCAN, Fanny 1 GA
COBB, Willie (f) 5 GA
JONES, Henry 26 BLACK & other BLACK & MULATTO farm hands
Pg.731, #975-1055, DUNCAN, Robert 36 GA grist miller $2500-$500
Nora 18 GA keeping house
DAY, Yuel (m) 29 GA farmhand
Josephine 18 AL
Leonora 1 AL
& BLACK farm hands
Muscogee Co. GA Marriage Records
Vol.C, 1845-1853 (FHL film 401,845)
C-159, Samuel C. Dodson to Elizabeth J. Duncan, lic. March 30, 1848, mar. 30 March 1848 by C.H. Parker, Ord. Minister.
Vol.D, 1854-1860 (FHL film 401,845)
D-168, Henry Voigt to Nancy Duncan, lic. 10 Dec. 1856, mar. 11 Dec. 1856 by W.W. Robinson MG.
D-216, Wm. P. Duncan to Adaline Hackney, lic. 13 Feb. 1858, mar. 21 Feb. 1858 by John T. Walker JP.
D-274, Joseph Bambusch to Martha Duncan, lic. 4 Jan. 1859, mar. 6 Jan. 1859 by D. Young, MG.
Vol.E, 1860-1868 (FHL film 401,846)
E-120, Pleasant F. Statham to Adaline Duncan, lic. 5 June 1862, mar. 8 June 1862 by W.J. Wardlow MG.
E-275, Chas. F. Duncan to Mary E. Campbell, lic. 9 Feb. 1865, mar. 12 Feb. 1865 by J.E. Douthitt, MG.
E-323, Charles Wilding to Lucy Ann Duncan, lic. 5 June 1866, mar. 7 June 1866 by C.W. Key, Ord. Min.
E-552, J.R. Duncan to Sonora Lynch, lic. 14 Nov. 1867, mar. 14 Nov. 1867 by Rev. Jas. M. Lennard. (MAD: Mrs. Sonora Duncan, wife of J.R. Duncan, died 5/10/1871, Muscogee Co.; from "Obituaries published by 'The Christian Index' 1822-1899" by Mary McKeown Overby, Macon, GA; GA Baptist Historical Soc., ca 1971; FHL book 975.8 V4o)
Muscogee Co. GA Marriages (FHL film 401,844)
Book A, 1838-1845 - no Duncan
Book B, 1840-1845 - "all transferred to Book A" - no index
Muscogee Co. GA Court of Ordinary, Inventories & Appraisements, bill of sales, annual returns & vouchers
Book A, 1839-1843 - no Duncan (FHL film 400,956)
Book B, 1843-1848 - no Duncan (FHL film 400,957)
Book C, 1848-1852 - no Duncan (FHL film 400,957)
Book D, 1852-1854 (FHL film 400,958)
Pg.457-460: (page heading) Wm. H. Mitchell & James C. Cook execs &c of Jas. C. Cook decd. Exemplification from AL showing appointment of Bryant Duncan guardian for minor heirs and settlement with said guardian: State of AL, Russell Co., Probate Court 31 July 1854, Bryant Duncan appeared and applied for letters of guardianship on the estate of Cook Lewis, John L. Lewis, Caroline E. Lewis, Ellsworth Lewis and Pierce L. Lewis minor heirs of Pierce L. Lewis decd; bond by Bryant Duncan 4 Sept. 1854, for $50,000, securities George D. Hooper, Jesse Wilkerson and Allen Eiland; letters of guardianship granted 11 Sept. 1854. (pg.458) Inventory by Bryant Duncan, guardian, ... includes 36 slaves, 7 mules, cattle, hogs, equipment, crop now growing, etc., 7 Dec. 1854. (pg.459) Bryant Duncan, guardian, &c vs. Wm. H. Mitchell & James C. Cook exors &c, application in Muscogee Court of Ordinary for order to require said execs to pay and deliver to said guardian his ward's estates &c, receipt acknowledged Dec. 21, 1854, by James C. Cook and Wm. H. Mitchell. (pg.459-460) Received of James C. Cook and William H. Mitchell, trustors of Caroline Lewis and her children the following articles of personal estate, to wit, slaves, farm animals and tools, furniture, etc, and the title papers and evidence of title and possession and control of 429 acres of Sec.13 Twp.16 Range 27 (R29?), 92?-1/2 acres of Sec.14 Twp.16 R29 (R27?), 112-1/2 acres of Sec.24 Twp.16 R29 (R27?), all in Russell Co. AL, /s/ Oct. 27, 1854, Bryant Duncan guardian; "The property was not actually recd on the day this recpt bears date but I now acknowledge the same of the same subject to my order this 20th day of Dec 1854." /s/ Bryant Duncan guardian.
Book E, 1852-1854 - no Duncan (FHL film 400,958)
Book F, 1854-1856 - no Duncan (FHL film 400,959)
Book G, 1855-1858 - no Duncan (FHL film 400,960)
Book H, 1855-1857 - no Duncan (FHL film 400,961)
Book J, 1855-1859 - no Duncan (FHL film 400,962)
Book K, 1858-1864 - no Duncan (FHL film 400,963)
Book L, 1859-1860 - no Duncan (FHL film 400,964)
GA Land Lotteries; Muscogee Co. GA
Name, lottery year, militia district & county of residence, draw
Duncan, Absalom, 1827, of Capt. Greens Dist., Gwinnitt Co., drew lot #208, 6th Dist., Sec.2, Muscogee Co.
Duncan, John S., 1832, of Cobbs Militia Dist., Muscogee Co., drew gold lot #701 in Dist.17, Sec.2, Cherokee Purchase (MAD: later Cobb Co.)
Duncan, Lee, 1827, of Capt. Duncans Dist., Jones Co., drew lot #249, 11th Dist., Sec.2, Muscogee Co.
Duncan, Moses, 1827, of Capt. Chamberlain Dist., Twiggs Co., drew lot #201, 4th Dist., Sec.2, Muscogee Co.
Duncan, R. D., 1827, of Capt. Huntingdons Dist., Richmond Co., drew lot #124, 10th Dist., Sec.2, Muscogee Co.
Swift, Sheldon, 1832, of Hitchcock Militia Dist., Muscogee Co., drew land lot in Dist.5 Sec.2, Gilmer Co.
Swift, Sheldon, 1832, of Hitchcock's Militia Dist., Muscogee Co., drew land lot in Dist.13 Sec.4, Walker Co.
Reverted GA Land lottery records 1815-1872 (FHL film 511,999)
(later grants)
Dooly, Muscogee & Carroll Cos. Book B, 1846-1851
Dooly Co. - no Duncan
Carroll Co. - no D names listed
Muscogee & Carroll Cos - no Duncan
Troup, Coweta, Carroll, Lee & Muscogee Cos. reverted lots 1845-1846 - no Duncan
Muscogee Co. GA Deed indexes, direct & reverse, 1838-1887 (FHL film 421,424)
Index to books E-H 1848-1857 - no others (FHL film 421,426 item 2)
A-592: John S. Duncan to S.R. Bonner, Bond
C-54: John S. Duncan to James Rials, D.L. 175 - 32nd
D-163: John S. Duncan to John Parkman, D.L. 46&c 6th
D-186: John S. Duncan to Silas R. Brown, D.L. 176 - 32nd
F-128: John S. Duncan to John Parkman, D.L. 47 - 6th
F-521: Bryant Duncan to Edward Barnard, M & Can (?mtg. & cancellation?)
K-263: Bryant Duncan to Edward Barnard, D.C.L 195
A-185: Absalom Duncan to K.C. Sapp, D.L. 208 - 6th
E-460: John T. Duncan to Gwim & White, D.L. 169 - 33rd
N-238: John Duncan to W.M. Patrick, D.C.L. 189
N-358: John Duncan trustee to A. Cadman, D.C.L. 179
O-914: John Duncan to John Mehaffey, D.C.L. 197
N-634: W.P. Duncan to A.J. Putinson?, D.C.L. 189
N-717: Duncan & Voight to W.P. Duncan, D.C.L. 189
B-387: Shff Bonner to John S. Duncan, D.L. 175&c 32nd
B-70: Shff Bonner to John S. Duncan, D.L. 47 6th
D-132: Daniel Majons to John S. Duncan, D.L. 79&c 5th
E-463: S.R. Bonner Shff to John S. Duncan, D.L. 169 33rd
C-742: Levy Grey to John S. Duncan, D.L. 20 - 6th
C-30: Shff Maugham to John L. Duncan, D.L. 78 - 5th
H(2)-135: Edwd. Barnard to Bryant Duncan, D.C.L. 195
N-237: Henry Voight to John Duncan, D.C.L. 189
N-254: Joseph Bambush to John Duncan trustee, D.C.L. 179
N-236: S.A. Billing admin. to Duncan & Voight, D.C.L. 189
Above Index in order by deed book and page
A-185: Absalom Duncan to K.C. Sapp, D.L. 208 - 6th (Vol.A-B 1838-42)
A-592: John S. Duncan to S.R. Bonner, Bond
B-70: Shff Bonner to John S. Duncan, D.L. 47 6th (Vol.A-B 1838-42)
B-387: Shff Bonner to John S. Duncan, D.L. 175&c 32nd
C-30: Shff Maugham to John L. Duncan, D.L. 78 - 5th (Vol.C 1842-47)
C-54: John S. Duncan to James Rials, D.L. 175 - 32nd
C-742: Levy Grey to John S. Duncan, D.L. 20 - 6th
D-132: Daniel Majons to John S. Duncan, D.L. 79&c 5th (Vol.D-E 1847-51)
D-163: John S. Duncan to John Parkman, D.L. 46&c 6th
D-186: John S. Duncan to Silas R. Brown, D.L. 176 - 32nd
E-460: John T. Duncan to Gwim & White, D.L. 169 - 33rd (Vol. D-E 1847-51)
E-463: S.R. Bonner Shff to John S. Duncan, D.L. 169 33rd
F-128: John S. Duncan to John Parkman, D.L. 47 - 6th (Vol.F-G, 1851-55)
F-521: Bryant Duncan to Edward Barnard, M & Can (?mtg. & cancellation?)
H(2)-135: Edwd. Barnard to Bryant Duncan, D.C.L. 195 (Vol.H1-H2 1837-57)
K-263: Bryant Duncan to Edward Barnard, D.C.L 195 (Vol.K 1859-61)
N-236: S.A. Billing admin. to Duncan & Voight, D.C.L. 189 (Vol.N 1867-69)
N-237: Henry Voight to John Duncan, D.C.L. 189
N-238: John Duncan to W.M. Patrick, D.C.L. 189
N-254: Joseph Bambush to John Duncan trustee, D.C.L. 179
N-358: John Duncan trustee to A. Cadman, D.C.L. 179
N-634: W.P. Duncan to A.J. Putinson?, D.C.L. 189
N-717: Duncan & Voight to W.P. Duncan, D.C.L. 189
O-914: John Duncan to John Mehaffey, D.C.L. 197 (Vol.O 1869-72)
Muscogee Co. GA Deeds
A-185: Gwinnett Co. GA, 25 Feb. 1832, Absalom Duncan of afsd to Hardy C. Sapp of Burke Co. State afsd, $600, lot #208 of 202-1/2 acres in 6th Dist. drawn to my name in late land lottery; wit. Shadrack Bogan, Hamilton Garmany JP. (FHL film 421,427)
D-163: Muscogee Co. GA, 22 Jan. 1848, John S. Duncan to John Parkman, $1000, land in 6th Dist., lot #46 of 202-1/2 acres and 100 acres on E. line of lot #51; wit. A. Stephens, H.J. Eelbeck JP. (FHL film 421,429)
E-460: Muscogee Co. GA, 14 Sept. 1850, John S. Duncan to Larkin G. Gwim and John White, all of afsd, $105, S 1/2 lot #169 in 33rd Dist., 101-1/4 acres; wit. William H.R. Spurgins?, N.N. Howard JP. (FHL film 421,429)
F-128: Muscogee Co. GA, 30 Jan. 1852, John S. Duncan to John Parkman, $500, lot #47 of 202-1/2 acres in 6th Dist; wit. John B. Key, Ezekiel Watters JP. (FHL film 421,430)
F-521: Muscogee Co. GA, 5 Nov. 1853, Bryant Duncan of afsd to Edward Barnes of same, mortgage; Bryant owes several notes, mortgage my town lot #175 on Broad Street, being 1/2 acre; wit. Geo. H. Spencer, R.B. Murdock NP; mortgage satisfied 6 March 1856. (FHL film 421,430)
H(2)-135: Muscogee Co. GA, 12 Nov. 1853, Edward Barnard to Bryant Duncan, $5000, City of Columbus town lot #195 on Broad Street; wit. T.W. Tallman, R.B. Murdock NP; rec. 2 April 1856. (FHL film 421,431)
K-263: Muscogee Co. GA, 3 Oct. 1859, Bryant Duncan of same to Edward Barnard of same, $4,710, town lot #195 in City of Columbus on Broad Street adj. lot where Mrs. Sterlin F. Grimes now lives, and premises where Mrs. Carnes lives, 1/2 acre; wit. William Jordan, William A. Laws NP. (FHL film 421,433)
N-236: Muscogee Co. GA, 2 Jan. 1867; that at Nov. term of Court of Ordinary 1866, Samuel A. Billing, admin. of estate of Charles Cleghorn decd, was granted leave to sell the real estate to pay the debts, sold at public sale first Tuesday in Jan. 1867 to highest bidder, lot #189 in City of Columbus, to John Duncan and Henry Voight for $1,000; wit. W.H. Brannon, John Peabody NP. (FHL film 421,436; neighbors to town lot not copied)
N-237: Muscogee Co. GA, 27 Jan. 1868, Henry Voight to John Duncan, both Muscogee Co. GA, $600, lot #189 in City of Columbus; wit. Samuel Bostock JP, Thomas Grier. (FHL film 421,436) (MAD: Henry Voigt mar. Nancy Duncan 12/11/1856, she had sis/dau. Sarah b.1848 in 1860 hh.)
N-238: Muscogee Co. GA, 4 Feb. 1868, John Duncan to Weston M. Patrick, both Muscogee Co. GA, $700, lot #189 in City of Columbus; wit. Sarah S. Patrick, Samuel Bostock JP. (FHL film 421,436)
N-254: Muscogee Co. GA, 12 March 1868, Joseph Bambush of Muscogee Co. GA to John Duncan, trustee, of same; Bambush for love of his wife Martha Bambush and $10 paid by John Duncan as trustee, deed to John Duncan as trustee the North 1/2 one story brick tenement on Broad Street, Store #34, part of lot #179 in City of Columbus, for use of Martha Bambush and her children in trust; Martha may sell or dispose of if she wants; at her death to the children of said Joseph and Martha Bambush; wit. Nathan Lovinger, F.M. Brooks NP. (FHL film 421,436) (MAD: Joseph Bambusch mar. Martha Duncan 1/6/1859)
N-358: Muscogee Co. GA, 8 June 1868, John Duncan as trustee for Martha Bambush and her children to Anthony Cadman of Muscogee Co. GA, $1800, North 1/2 one story brick tenement on Broad Street, Store #34, part of lot #179 in city of Columbus; /s/ John Duncan, Martha (X) Bambush; wit. J.H. Sikes, B.H. Crawford JP. (FHL film 421,436)
N-634: Russell Co. AL, 2 Jan. 1868, W.P. Duncan of Russell Co. AL to Andrew J. Putnam of same, $800, part of lot #189 on E. side of Warren St. in City of Columbus; /s/ W.P. Duncan, S.M. Duncan; wit. Elizah (X) Phillips, J.M. (X) Price. (FHL film 421,436) (MAD: Wm. P. Duncan mar. Adaline Hackney 2/21/1858 Muscogee Co. GA; one Adaline Duncan mar. Pleasant F. Statham 6/8/1862; William P. Duncan mar. Susan Miller 5/30/1860 Autauga Co. AL; 1860 Autauga Co. AL census with children b.1855 and 1858; children of Steven Duncan in 1850 Campbell Co. GA)
N-717: Muscogee Co. GA, 2 Jan. 1868, John Duncan and Henry Voight of Muscogee Co. GA to W.P. Duncan of Russell Co. AL, $400, part of lot #189 in city of Columbus on E.side Warren Street; wit. Thos. J. Wynn, W.F. Edwards, Michael McCahey. (MAD: no release by wives) (FHL film 421,436)
O-914: Muscogee Co. GA, 15 April 1870, John Duncan of same to John Mehaffey of same, $800, N. part of lot #197; wit. Asa P. Bates, B.H. Crawford JP?. (FHL film 421,437)
Go to the Muscogee Co. GA Court Records
Campbell Co. GA Deeds
D-170: Dooley Co. GA. 10 March 1838, George (X) Mansell of Pulaski Co. to Larkin C. Duncan of Lowndes Co. AL, for $250, 202.5 acres in lot #94, Dist.14, Fayette now Campbell Co. GA; wit. William J. Lawson, Charles Powell, J.P. (FHL film 401,779)
D-514: Campbell Co. GA. 6 March 1849. Per Writ of Firi Facias from the Superior Court of Campbell Co. in the matter of James B.A. Sneed vs. John C. Duncan, Sheriff Wiliam Bartlett sold 202.5 acres in lot #92, Dist.14, Fayette now Campbell Co. GA, as the property of said John C. Duncan, at public outcry to William McWilliams as highest bidder for $30; wit. James M. Cantrell, Thomas Camp, JIC. (FHL film 401,779)
F-173: Muscogee Co. GA, 15 Dec. 1856, Larkin C. Dunkin of "Lundes" Co. AL to John C. Dunkin of same, $200, land in Fayette when surveyed now Campbell Co., 14th Dist., lot #92, 202-1/2 acres; wit. John Clustain (Christian??), Thomas Bowland JP. (FHL film 401,781)
F-326: Campbell Co. GA, 16 Sept. 1853, William Duncan of Muscogee Co. GA to Jas. C. Burson of same, $300, lot #128 in 8th Dist. of originally Coweta now Campbell Co., 202-1/2 acres; wit. J.S. Floyd, Robert B. Smith. (FHL film 401,781)
Chattahoochee Co. GA Deeds (FHL film 423,371)
G-458: Muscogee Co. GA, 7 Feb. 1848, Silas R. Brown of afsd to John S. Duncan of "Muscogi" Co. GA, $150, lot 52 in 5th Dist. of Muscogee, 202-1/2 acres drawn by James MacGlothling; wit. Wm. C. Campbell, Ezekiel Watters JP; rec. 24 March 1905.
G-459: Marion Co. GA, 11 March 1850, Jeremiah Culpepper of afsd to John S. Dunkin of Muscogee, $120, lot in 5th Dist. of Muscogee, 1st Dist., #77, 202-1/2 acres; wit. Elias Folsom, Adaline Morgan; rec. 24 March 1905.
Talbot Co. GA Deeds
B-94: 6/9? Aug. 1829, John H. Ware of Baldwin Co. GA to Robt. Duncan of Talbot Co., $500, lot 233 in 22nd Dist. of formerly Muscogee now Talbot Co. Wit. R.H. Smith, Chusly Williamson. (FHL film 249,425)
B-96: 25 Oct. 1827, John Fuller of Baldwin Co. to Robert Duncan of Wilkinson Co., $300, Lot 235 in 22nd Dist. of Muscogee Co., grant to said Fuller. Wit. H.B. Fountain, Saml. Flint. Rec. on oath of Henry B. Fountain. (FHL film 249,425)
B-223: 25 June? 1831, Robert Duncan of Talbot Co. to Robert Gamble of same, $1000, lot 233 in 22nd Dist. of Muscogee now Talbot Co., land drawn by John M. Carter in late land lottery in Muscogee, sold to John H. Ware, sold to Robert Duncan. Wit. William Duncan, P. Easter. Rec. on oath of Peter Easter 8 Oct. 1831. (FHL film 249,425)
C-644: 16 Dec. 1828, John Duncan of Baldwin Co. to Norton B. Powell of Jasper Co., $300, 202-1/2 acres in 22nd Dist. then Muscogee, lot 10 drawn by Luke Mewborn. Wit. John Baldwin, James Both?. (FHL film 249,426)
C-645: 16 Dec. 1828, George D. King of Baldwin Co. to John Duncan of Baldwin Co., $300, lot 10 above. Wit. John C. Kinady?, Chas. J. Paine?. Rec. 5 March 1836. (FHL film 249,426)
K-193: 5 April 1859, John S. Duncan of Chattahouchee GA, admin. of estate of Elisabeth Duncan, late of Talbot Co. GA, decd, to David R. Russell of same; by an order of Court of Ordinary on 1st Monday of Feb. last to said John Duncan to sell land belonging to estate of said decd, lot #35 in 22nd dist. originally Muscogee now Talbot Co., and part of lot #34 containing 217 acres; sold 1st Tues. April 1859 to John R. Russell for $1200. Wit. R.M. Gamble, G?.E.N. Forbes. (FHL film 249,430)
Greene Co. GA Tax Records (FHL film 1,018,453)
No columnar headings; but from later tax lists: Person taxed, (sometimes: District and) county of land if other than Greene Co., acres, lot number or waterway, (sometimes a column for person to whom granted), to whom adjoining, free white poles, slaves or black poles. Order of columns sometimes changes.
1834: Capt. Branchs or 146th Dist.
Wm. Dunkin, Muscogee, 202-1/2a, (watercourse:) #144 - 32, 1 wp, 6 blacks
do Irwin, 202-1/2a, (blank) - #7, 0 wp, 0 blacks
do agent for Elizabeth Jenkins, Greene, 368a Town Creek, (adj.) -- Mils, 0 wp, 23 blacks
do do, Greene, 183a-183a, (blank), (adj) Jourden, 0 wp, 0 blacks
do do, Sumter, 202-1/2a, (watercourse) 305 - 15, (blank), 0 wp, 0 blacks
Russell Co. AL Deeds (FHL film 1,302,122)
L-18: 17 May 1853, S.M. Ingersoll to Bryant Duncan, highest bidder, not copied further
L-240: Russell Co. AL, 7 Feb. 1860, Bryant Duncan of Muscogee Co. GA to John A. Pemberton, for $1500, S 1/2 Sec.32 Twp.18 R30 except strip 100 yards wide, 295 acres; wit. Alexander M. Pranson?, J.G. Worsham.
National Archives Indian War Pension Application (from Edgar C. Smith 7/1995 from his trip to Archives)
JOHN DUNCAN, Indian War Pension File # W7498 filed by widow, Nancy, on 24 May 1898 from Clay Co. AL. He married Nancy P. Harris as his second wife in 1853 in Cathama[?] Co. AL. (MAD: ?? Calhoun? Co.) His first wife had died about 1853, but nothing more about her was stated. He enlisted 1 May 1836 and was discharged 15 July 1836 in Columbia, GA (MAD: ? Columbus, Muscogee Co. GA). He stated that he served in the Creek War under Capt. Edward M. Storey of the GA Volunteers under Col. Augustus Stokes. However, papers in the file state that he did not appear on that unit's muster rolls. His occupation was as a school teacher. He died in 1880, place not stated.
"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)
2:3: 10th Regiment GA Volunteer Infantry, Army of Northern VA; Co.A, Confederate Sentinels, Muscogee Co. GA: George W. Duncan, 1st Corporal, May 10, 1861; elected 2nd Lieutenant Feb. 18, 1862; 1st Lieutenant in 1862; paid at Richmond, VA, July 22, 1863; no later record.
2:827: 20th Regiment GA Volunteer Infantry, Army of Northern VA; Co.I, Southern Guards, Muscogee Co. GA: John Barnwell Duncan, Private, May 31, 1861; transferred to Co.D, 7th Regt. GA Inf. June 11, 1863; wounded at Wilderness, VA, May 6, 1864; appointed 3rd Sergeant Nov. 30, 1864; absent without leave Feb. 3, 1865; no later record.
4:15: 37th Regiment GA Volunteer Infantry, Army of Tennessee; Co.F, 3rd Battalion, Muscogee Co. GA: C.B. Duncan, Private, July 12, 1861; transferred to Co.B, 37th Regt. GA Inf., May 6, 1863; captured, date and place not given; died at Camp Douglas, IL.
5:694: 54th Regiment GA Volunteer Infantry, Army of Tennessee; Co.G, GA Volunteer Infantry, Muscogee Co. GA: John D. Duncan, Private, Jan. 22, 1863; captured at Marietta, GA, July 2, 1864; died of small-pox at Camp Chase, OH, Oct. 13, 1864; Grave #310, Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery.
GA Confederate Soldiers Pensions; Index - Dobson, W.P. to Ellington, Allen J. (FHL film 1,493,057)
MAD: The Pension records themselves are alphabetic within the county. The index is small 3x5 cards preprinted with "Name:" and "Service:" and "Res.:" and "Remarks"; also looked at any Dunan and Dunk.. names listed; cards include witnesses for other confederate soldiers.
Information in FHL Catalog: Confederate soldiers received pensions for military service beginning in 1879; law changed 1891 to include widows; cards in this record for the witnesses of these soldiers & widows attesting to service of each soldier; alphabetical by name of pensioner, included on card are notations concerning county of residence, unit designation, and husband's name in the case of widow cards.
John Duncan, Co.I, 3rd GA Cav., application by Mrs. Julia E. Duncan, widow, in Muskogee Co. GA
Mrs. Julia E. Duncan, widow of John Duncan, Co.I, 3rd GA Cav., application Muscogee Co. GA
"Columbus, Geo., from its selection as a 'trading town' in 1827, to its partial destruction by Wilson's raid, in 1865 : history, incident, personality" (Muscogee Co.) by John H. Martin; pub. Columbus, Ga.: T. Gilbert, 1874-1875, 366 pgs. (LH9679, HeritageQuest images 4/2007; FHL book 975.847/C1 H2m and film 897,079 item 3)
Pg.32: 1848 - Marriages ... March 30, Sam'l C. Dodson and Elizabeth C. Duncan.
Pg.62: 1852 - Deaths. October 15, Franklin Duncan.
Pg.107: 1858 - Marriages. February 21, William P. Duncan and Adaline Hackney.
Pg.177: 1865 - Marriages. February 12, Charles F. Duncan and Mary E. Campbell.
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