Duncan research files of
Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson
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1840 McDonough Co. IL Tax list
Joel Duncan #247; 239 acres Sec. 9 & 18, Blandinsville Twp; residence Sec. 9; horses $115; cattle $142; wagons $10; other $160; taxes $11.70.
Joseph Duncan #58; horses $65; cattle $117; wagons $50; other $86; taxes $1.59.
McDonough Co. IL School Tax Records 1852-1856, listed by year, then township, then district within township (Western Illinois University Library, 6th Floor, Macomb, IL, WIU 25/69; 10/1979)
1852
6N2W, Dist. 2, Sec. 22-27, 34-36: "Jhon" Harris, Alx. Harris
1853
6N1W, Dist. 2, Sec. 15-22, 27-34: T. K. Duncan, Charles Duncan, Joseph Melvin, William Melvin
6N2W, Dist. 2, Sec. 22-27, 34-36: John Harris, Alexr. Harris
1854: Meeting, first Saturday May, 1854, Dist. 1, 4N4W
Joseph Duncan
McDonough Co. IL Assessors Book 1855 (Personal Property), semi-alphabetic list; pages 16-18, "D" names (Western Illinois University Library, 6th Floor, Macomb, IL, WIU 25/73, location A1a to b3c; 10/1979)
Heading: Personal Property listed for taxation in the year 1855
Column headings: Road tax; In Whose Name Listed; Horses - No., Value; Neat Cattle - No., Value; Mules and Asses - No., Value; Sheep - No., Value; Hogs - No., Value; Gross Value of domestic animals; Amt. of deduction for indebtedness on dom. an.; Net value of domestic animals; Carriages, wagons - No., value; Clo--, wa-- (last column not copied); -unker's property - Value (first column this facing page not copied); Manufactured articles - Value; Moneys and credits - Value; Bonds, stocks, &c - Value; Un'numbert'd property - Value; Total Value subject to taxation; State and county tax - D, C; School Tax - Dist., Town, Ran, Rate, Amount (D, C); R.R. Tax; Jail Tax; Real Estate- No. of Page; Remarks
58; Charles Duncan 5-2; 1 horse 85; 14 hogs 20; 105 gross value; 105 net value; 1 carriage; 75 un'numbert'd property; 210 total value; 1.72 State & county tax; .18 R.R. tax; .25 Jail tax; real estate page 129
1 name
Robert Duncan; 1 horse 200; 200 gross value; 200 net value; 5 un'numbert'd property; 213 total value; 1.74 State & county tax; .19 R.R. tax; .23 Jail tax
20; Isaac Duncan; 2 horses 75; 8 cattle 138; 25 hogs 38; 251 gross value; 251 net value; 1 carriage; 45 un'numbert'd property; 309 total value; 2.55 state & county tax; .27 R.R. tax; .33 Jail tax
7 names
Samuel Duncan; 6 cattle 128; 1 hog 2; 130 gross value; 50 indebtedness on animals; 80 net value; 80 total value; .65 State & county tax; .07 R.R. tax; .08 Jail tax
2 names
11; Charles Duncan 7-4; 2 horses 125; 4 cattle 105; 10 sheep 20; 12 hogs 15; 265 gross value; 265 net value; 1 carriage; 40 un'numbert'd property; 360 total value; 2.95 State & county tax; .32 R.R. tax; .39 Jail tax; Real estate page 230
5 names
William K. (H?) Duncan; 1 horse 35; 2 hogs 3; 38 gross value; 38 net value; 15 un'numbert'd property; 53 total value; .43 State & county tax; .04 R.R. tax; .05 Jail tax
Smith Duncan; 3 horses 205; 6 cattle 63; 4 sheep 8; 20 hogs 35; 311 gross value; 311 net value; 1 carriage; 40 un'numbert'd property; 396 total value; 3.24 State & county tax; .35 R.R. tax; .43 Jail tax
3 names
William W. Duncan S & Jr?, 3 horses 125; 4 cattle 51; 10 sheet 20; 14 hogs 25; 221 gross value; 10 indebtedness; 211 net value; 1 carriage; 60 un'numbert'd property; 306 total value; 2.50 State & county tax; .27 R.R. tax, .33 Jail tax; real estate page 171
10 names
John Duncan Guard; 250 moneys and credits; 250 total value; 2.05 State & county tax; .22 R.R. tax; .37 Jail tax
10; John Duncan; 5 horses 200; 11 cattle 142; 14 sheet 28; 25 hogs 25; 395 gross value; 395 net value; 50 un'numbert'd property; 470 total value; 3.85 State & county tax; .42 R.R. tax; .57 Jail tax; real estate page 212, 213
7 names
9; Catharine Duncan; 2 horses 95; 8 cattle 85; 20 sheep 40; 14 hogs 20; 240 gross value; 240 net value; 80 moneys & credits; 30 un'numbert'd property; 355 total value; 2.91 State & county tax; .31 R.R. tax; .39 Jail tax; real estate pages 210, 211, 213
8; Thomas Duncan; 4 cattle 42; 3 sheep 6; 12 hogs 20; 68 gross value; 68 net value; 70 un'numbert'd property; 143 total value, 1.17 State & county tax; .12 R.R. tax; .15 Jail tax
lots of names
38; Joseph Duncan; 6 horses 285; 22 cattle 204; 20 sheet 40; 20 hogs 25; 554 gross value; 35 indebtedness; 519 net value; 50 un'numbert'd property; 622 total value; 5.10 State & county tax; .55 R.R. tax; .68 Jail tax; real estate page 183
lots of names
48; B.A. Duncans; 1 horse 60; 4 cattle 42; 102 gross value; 102 net value; 80 un'numbert'd property; 197 (sic) total value; 1.61 State & county tax; .17 R.R. tax; .21 jail tax; real estate page 2 251 (257?)
McDonough Co. IL School Tax Records 1852-1856
1856
6N2W, Dist. 7: Isaac Duncan
6N3W, Dist. 3: William Duncan
6N3W (no Dist?): Smith Duncan, Wm. H. Duncan, Wm. Duncan
7N4W (no Dist); semi-alphabetic; shows name, and tax "Township Tax of 1856 at Thirty Cents on Each One Hundred Dollars Valuation of Property. Reported June 23d, 1856.
John Anderson, 1.89
Pres. Anderson, .61
Wm. Duncan, 0.39
John Duncan Jr., .22
Catharine Duncan, 2.27
Thomas Duncan, .83
3 names
Chas. Duncan, .71
Wm. Howard, .78
Reuben Harris, 1.66
James Hainline, 1.14
several names
Zack Harris, .73
Wayman Harris, 1.05
several names, then Hustons
Thomas Melvin, 1.91
Wm. Shelly, .12
Jane Woodside, .40
H. A. Woodside, .03
Wm. Woodsides, .94
McDonough Co. IL Non-resident tax list (Western Illinois University Library, Macomb, IL, WIU 25/23)
1857: Hugh G. Woodside, admr; W 1/2 SE 1/4, Sec. 5, 7N4W, 80 acres; and SE, SE, Sec. 5, 40 acres
Return to the McDonough Co. IL Research File
McDonough Co. IL Deed Indexes (copied by CVD in SLC 5/8/2013 and 5/9/2013)
Grantor Indexes, Vols. 1-5, 1831-1867 (FHL film 1,787,775; copied 5/8/2013)
Vol.1, 1831-1852 (item 1)
A-45: Duncan, James M. to Ruben Harris
B-164: Duncan, Jos. Gov. to John Mustain
B-165: Duncan, Jos. Gov. to John Mustain
B-166: Duncan, Jos. Gov. to John Mustain
B-167: Duncan, Jos. Gov. to John Mustain
B-168: Duncan, Jos. Gov. to John Mustain
B-204: Duncan, Jos. to John Tillson, Jr.
C-26: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to Geo. Sinclear
C-28: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to Geo. Sinclear
C-29: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to Geo. Sinclear
C-30: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to Geo. Sinclear
C-73: Duncan, Joseph & wife to Richard Churchill
C-295: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to John Woodside
C-296: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to John Woodside
C-297: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to John Woodside
C-347: Duncan, Joseph to John J. Smith
C-405: Duncan, Joseph to J.M. and J.S. Wilson (I.M.? & I.S.?)
C-436: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to Saml. McGee?
C-437: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to Saml. McGee
C-536: Duncan, Joel to John Huston
D-34: Duncan, Joseph Gov. (crossed out?) to Jaml?. M. Campbell
D-82: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to John S. Campbell
D-83: Duncan, Joseph to Alexr Campbell, D-83
D-2: Duncan, Joseph & wife to T.S. Dickey
D-3: Duncan, Joseph & wife to T.S. Dickey
D-40: Duncan, Jos. Gov. to John Lansdown
D-207: Duncan, Jos. Gov. to E. Lansdown
D-208: Duncan, Jos. Gov. to E. Lansdown
D-15: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to Abner Walker
D-19: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to Abner Walker (2 entries)
D-20: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to Abner Walker
D-21: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to Abner Walker
D-24: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to Andrew H. Walker
D-25: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to Quintus Walker (2 entries)
E-566: Duncan, Joseph & wife to James M. Duncan
E-84: Duncan Joseph Gov. to O.F.L. Martin
E-504: Duncan, Joseph & wife to O.F. Moulton & others
E-308: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to S.H. Robinson
E-309: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to S.H. Robinson
E-310: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to S.H. Robinson
E-311: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to S.H. Robinson
E-397: Duncan, Jos. Gov. to Cynes Walker (MAD: Cyrus?)
E-333: Duncan, Joseph Gov. to Job Yard
F-320: Duncan, Joseph to Mary Bradley
F-374: Duncan, Joel to Redman? Gngsby?
F-535: Duncan, Jos. to M.H. McKnight
G-159: Duncan, Joel to Jos. Duncan
G-154: Duncan, Joseph & wife to State Bank ILL P & D of
G-67: Duncan, Joseph & wife to John Wilson
G-211: Duncan, Joel to John Woodside
I-265: Duncan, Joel to State Bank ILL P & D of
A of M-525: Duncan, James M. to Joseph Duncan (?? Vol.A of Mortgages?)
A of M-337: Duncan, Howarth & Atkinson to Garrett Hays & Stewart
A of M-270: Duncan, Jason & wife to F.W. Simpson
F-536: Duncan, Joseph & wife to Jonathan Prout
Copies No.1-500: Duncan, James M. to John Tillson Jr.
4K-121: Duncan, James M. to John Tillson
4K-143: Duncan, James M. to Saml. Scott
4K-148: Duncan, James M. to Saml. Scott
M?-84: Duncan, John & wife to Ann? Williams & others
M-342: Duncan, Jos. Gov. to Jas. Fulkerson
M-343: Duncan, Jos. Gov. to Jas. Fulkerson
P-320: Duncan, Joseph to Chas. R. Hume
P-575: Duncan, Cosby to Hiram Batton?
P-616: Duncan, Wm. W. to B. Purdy
P-644: Duncan, Wm. & wife to Jesse? Martin?
Vol.2, 1852-1856 (item 2)
Q-135: Duncan, Joel to heirs of Joseph Duncan (decd), filed 9 Mar. 1852, dated May 23, 1851, deed to N 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.9 T7N R4W
Q-169: Duncan, Daniel to James Cyrus, 17 Mar. 1852, March 13, 1852, Letter of Attorney
Q-186: Duncan, T.K. to Charles Chandler, 20 Mar. 1852, March 20, 1852, Mortgage to SE 1/4 30 T6N R1W
Q-509: Duncan, Joseph by Atty to John Alexander, 1 July 1852, Nov. 4, 1851, Deed to W 1/2 NW 6 6N 4W, 100 acres, and pt. SW SW 31 7N 4W
R-26: Duncan, Wm. W. & wife to Nelson Sweaney, 20 Nov. 1852, Oct. 21, 1852, Deed to E. side NW 5 5N 3W, 25 acres
R-27: Duncan, Wm. W. & wife to Nelson Sweaney, 20 Nov. 1852, Oct. 21, 1852, Deed to W 1/2 N 1/2 SE Sec.18 6N 3W, 40 acres
C of M-247: Duncan, Thomas K. to William McComdless, 9 Dec. 1852, March 18, 1852, Mortgage to SW 31 6N 1W, 120 acres
P?-272: Ducan?, Charles to Charles Chandler, 21 Jany 1853, Jany 21, 1853, Mortgage to SE 31 6N 1W
R-242: Duncan, Joel to James Melvin, 21 Jany 1853, May 23, 1851, Deed to W side NE 18 7N 4W, 6-1/2 acres
R-243: Duncan, Charles to Chas. Chandler & wife, 21 Jany 1853, Jany. 21, 1853, Deed to SE 31 6N 1W
C of M-552: Duncan, Thos. K?. to John W?. Wilcox, 31 May 1853, 31 May 1853, Deed to SW 31 6N 1W
C of M-345: Duncan, Jason & wife to R.R. Hampton, 24 Sept. 1853, 22 Sept. 1853, Deed to Lot 3 Block 33 Plat 2 Macomb
S-504?: Duncan, Joseph J? (I?) to M. Brent & Wm. Eblesiser?, 3 Dec. 1853, 30 Sept. 1853, Deed part SW of SW 31 7N 4W
T-328: Duncan, Chas. & wife to Christian Mumma, 21 Jan. 1854, 28 Jany 1854, Deed SE 31 6N 1W pt. NE 23 6N 2W
D of M-171: Duncan, Chas. & wife to George Allison, 2 Feb. 1854, 6 Jany 1854, Mortgage, NW 30 5N 2W
U-3: Duncan, S.R. to Alex. Provine, 24 Feb. 1854, 25 Feb. 1853, Chattel Mortgage
III-302 (U or W?): Duncan, Nathaniel to Joel Hall, 11 Ap. 1854, 4 June 1853, Bond to Pt NE 9 & Pt NW 10 4N 4W
III-416: Duncan, Nathan & wife to Chas. F. Camp, 1 May 1854, 19 April 1854, Deed to 1/7 pt NE 9 and NW 10 4N 4W
III-420: Duncan, Nathan & wife to Chas. F. Camp, Assignee, 1 May 1854, 28 April 1854, Deed to 1/7 pt NE 9 & NW 10 4N 4W
V-33: Duncan, Joel by Executor &, to W.S. Hartford, 21 July 1854, 3 Nov. 1852, Mortgage, pt NE 18 7N 4W
W-797: Duncan, C.M. & w. to John Cook, 13 April 1855, 5 April 1852, Deed 47 A pt NE 4 7N 4W
Z-471: Duncan, Jos. to Peter Hersey, 4 Mar. 1856, 25 Feb. 1856, Deed pt SW 11 4N 4W
1-388: Duncan, Joseph & wife to R.C. Weightman, 17 June 1856, 6 May 1839, Deed N 1/2 8 6N 1W
G of M-511: Duncan Jos. W. to E. Dreskell, 10 Nov. 1856, 19 Aug. 1856, Deed pt SW 35 5N 4W
2-653: Duncan, Preston to J.H. Baker, 1 Nov. 1856, 14 Nov. 1856, Deed E 1/2 NE 25 5N 4W
Vol.3, 1856-1859 (item 3)
3-28: Duncan, William to William H. Neece?, Dec. 31, 1856, Aug. 30, 1856, Deed E 1/2 NE 25 5N 4W
3-229: Duncan, Erastus B. to William H. Neece, Feb. 16, 1857, Feb. 5, 1857, Deed E 1/2 NE 25 5N 4W
3-229: Duncan, Robert C. to William H. Neece, Feb. 16, 1857, Feb. 5, 1857, Deed E 1/2 NE 25 5N 4W
3-301: Duncan, Chas. to Nancy Davis, Mar. 7, 1857, Jan. 1, 1856, Deed, pt NW 18 7N 4W
3-503: Duncan, Chas. et ux to Alfred Noble, Ap. 17, 1857, Sept. 17, 1856, Deed pt NW 30 5N 2W
3-587: Duncan, W.W. to Jas. M. Hainlin, May 8, 1857, Dec. 7, 1850, Deed S 1/2 SE 18 6N 3W
Vol.4, 1859-1861 (item 4)
(Missed copying book and page where deed recorded)
Duncan, Chas. to J. Wright, Nov. 30, 1859, July 15, 1859, pt NW Sec.24 T- R-
Duncan, Chas. to J. Wright, Nov. 30, 1859, July 15, 1859, pt SW Sec.18 T7 R4
Duncan, Joseph & wife, April 30, 1861, April 27, 1861 - quit
Grantee Indexes, Vols. 1-5, 1831-1867 (FHL film 1,787,778; copied 5/8/2013 and 5/9/2013)
Vol.1, 1831-1852 (item 1; copied 5/8/2013)
A-44: Duncan, M. from Auditor? Paket?
A-266: Duncan, Joel from D. Robinson & wife
A-367: Duncan, Joseph from R.C. Weightman & wife
A-368: Duncan, Joseph from Wm. Proutt
A-370: Duncan, Joseph from G.B. McKnight
A-371: Duncan, Joseph from Mary Proutt
A-373: Duncan, Joseph from Jno. Proutt
A-376: Duncan, Joseph from Robt. Proutt & wife
A-477: Duncan, Joseph from Geo. Webb
B-67: Duncan, Jas. from T.L. Dickey
B-345: Duncan, James M. from E.C. Beny? Audt
B-346: Duncan, James M. from E.C. Beny? Audt
B-360: Duncan, Joseph from Henry Eddy Audt.
B-361: Duncan, Joseph from Wm. Lyman?
B-393?: Duncan, James M. from Levi Davis Audt
B-445: Duncan, Jason from Wm. Edmonston Coms.
D-550: Duncan, James M. from James M. Campbill ILL?
E-242: Duncan, Joseph from J. Howard & wife
E-566: Duncan, Jas. M. from Jos. Duncan & wife
F-205: Duncan, Jas?. L. from D. Waldo & wife & J.E. Waldo
G-92: Duncan, Joel from Wm. H. Turpin & wife
G-159: Duncan, Jas. from Joel Duncan
G-209: Duncan, Joel from L. Lamb & T. Dunlap
I/J?-306: Duncan, John from H. Saunders & wife
I/J?-441: Duncan, Margaret L. from Robert Lemon & T.G. McCulloch
A of M-196: Duncan, Joseph from James M. Campbell
A of M-274: Duncan, Jason from S.B. Kyle & C. Chandler &c
A of M-277: Duncan, Jason from Frncis W. Simpson & wife
A of M-525: Duncan, Joseph from James M. Duncan
Copies No.3-176: Duncan, Robert from J. Barnes
4K-33: Duncan, Joseph from E.P. Dana
M-64: Duncan, John from Amy Williams & other
Vol.2, 1852-1856 (item 2; copied 5/8/2013)
Q-135: Duncan, Joseph, decd. heirs of, from Joel Duncan, 9 Mar. 1852, May 23, 1851, Deed to N 1/2 NE 1/4 9 T7N R4W
Q-189: Duncan, Thomas K. from Charles Chanelles & wife, 22 Mar. 1852, Mar. 20, 1852, Deed to SE 30 T6N R1W
C of M-123: Duncan, Nathan from James Holden & wife, 17 July 1852, Dec. 8, 1851, Deed to (blank)
Q-559: Duncan, Thomas K. from William McCandless & wife, 2 Aug. 1852, Mar. 18, 1852, Deed to SW 31 6N 1W
Q-771: Duncan, William from Levi Warren & wife, 20 Oct. 1852, Jany. 9, 1852
R-547: Duncan, John from Wm. H. Ray Exr of &c, 13 Apr. 1853, 13 April 1853, Deed to NW 1/4 7N 4W
S-51: Duncan, Elizabeth from John Huston & wife, 16 June 1853, 23 Aug. 1852, Deed to Part NE 5 7N 4W
D of M-104: Duncan, Joseph from Marcus Rice & wife, 10 Nov. 1853, Oct. 1853, Deed to E side NE of SW 35 5N 4W
S-547: Duncan, Bazel A. from Johnson Downey & wife, 29 Nov. 1853, 14 Nov. 1853
V-11: Duncan, Catharine from William Woodside et al, 18 July 1854, 21 Sept. 1853, Deed to S 1/2 SW 4 7N 4W
V-12: Duncan, Catharine from James A. Woodside & wife, 18 July 1854, 23 May 1854, Deed to pt SW 4 7N 4W
W-360: Duncan, Charles from George Allison, 14 Feb. 1855, 6 Jany. 1855, Deed 109 Pt NW 30 5N 2W
Z-217: Duncan, John from J.C. Bagley, 17 Jany 1856, 28 June 1855, Deed NW 14 7N 4W
1-302: Duncan, J.M. from Auditor, 9 June 1856, 11 Feb. 1831, Deed NE 1 6N 4W
F of M-600: Duncan, Jas. from Henry Delay & w, 12 June 1856, 17 May 1856, Deed SW 10 4N 4W
F of M-601: Duncan, Jas. from Henry Delay & w, 12 June 1856, 16 May 1856, Deed SE 10 4N 4W
Vol.3, 1856-1859 (item 3; copied 5/9/2013)
3-28: Duncan, William #18830 from Wm. H. Neece, Dec. 30, 1856, Aug. 30, 1856, Deed E 1/2 NE 25 5N 4W
2-740: Duncan, William from Andrew Wyatt, Dec. 6, 1856, Sept. 15, 1854, Deed pt SW 20 6N 3W
2-807: Duncan, Smith from Saml. Berian by atty, Dec. 23, 1856, Dec. 22, 1856, Deed NE 8 6N 3W
3-80: Duncan, Smith from Saml. Berian by atty, Jan. 12, 1857, Jan. 12, 1857, Deed NE 8 6N 3W
3-227: Duncan, S.A. from Isaac Wilcox, Feb. 16, 1857, Sept. 21, 1836, Deed, NE NE 24 5N 4W [and] E 1/2 NE 25 5N 4W
Vol.4, 1859-1861 (item 4; copied 5/9/2013) (no book and page)
#26716: Duncan, Charles from A. Wilson, Nov. 30, 1859, Aug. 2, 1856, pt. NW Sec.24 T7 R4
#26717: Duncan, Charles from A. Coffman, Nov. 30, 1859, Aug. 2, 1856, pt. SW Sec.18 T7 R4
#27702: Duncan, J. from Sheriff, Apl. 16, 1860, Apl. 14, 1860 (no description)
#29027: Duncan, Nancy A. from Saml. Cooper, Jan. 11, 1861, Jan. 16, 1860, pt NW Sec.27 T6 R3
#29692, OM-294: Duncan, Joseph from Wm. S. Hendricks et al, May 22, 1861, Mch 2, 1859, pt. Lot 2&11, Block 13, Tennessee (town or city)
#29837, A-51: Duncan, Bazil A. from Sheriff, June 29, 1861, June 29, 1861, W 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec.20 T4 R2 et al
Quit
McDonough Co. IL Deed Index, grantee, grantor (Western Illinois University Library, Macomb, IL, Call # WIU 30/2; 10/1979)
Grantee Index Book 1, to 1852
A-44: Duncan, M. fr. Auditor Pac ct
A-266: Duncan, Joel from D. Robinson & wife
A-367, 368, 370, 371, 373, 374, 477: Duncan, Joseph from ...
A-523 Mortgage book: Duncan, Joseph from James M. Duncan, Mortgage
B-67, 360, 361: Duncan, Joseph from ...
B-345, 346, 395: Duncan, James M. from E. C. Beny, and ...
B-445: Duncan, Jason from Wm. Edmonston
D-550: Duncan, James M. from ...
E-242: Duncan, Joseph from I. Howard & wife
E-566: Duncan, Jas. M. from Jos. Duncan & wife
F-205: Duncan, Jos. L. from D. Waldo & wife & J. E. Waldo
G-92: Duncan, Joel from Wm. H. Turpin & wife
G-159: Duncan, Jas/Jos from Joel Duncan
J-196: Duncan, Joseph from James M. Campbell
J-274, 277: Duncan, Jason from S. B. Kyle & C. Chandler &c
J-306: Duncan, John from H. Sanders & wife
J-441: Duncan, Margaret S? from Robert Lemon & T. G. McCullock
4K-33 (sic): Duncan, Joseph from E. P. Dana
Copies No. 3-176 (sic): Duncan, Robert from J. Barnes
M-64: Duncan, John from Amy Williams & other
N-171: Duncomb, Charles from Samuel Ran
N-171: Duncomb, Charles from Ansel Frost & wife
K-489: Atwater, Charles from Nevius & Alstip (earliest)
P-63: Atwatter, Lyman from E. Bishop & wife (only other Atwater)
I-325: Anderson, Preston from E. Twitchell & wife (earliest)
D-226: Cyrus, James H? fr. Wm. Pennington & wife (earliest?)
H-157: Dill, Stephen from Wm. H. Randolph, Shrff (earliest Dill)
H-302: Dill, Solomon from J. W. DuBoise (earliest Solomon)
A-45: Harris, Reuben from J. M. Duncan (earliest)
A-59: Harris, James from M. Underhill
B-70: Harris, J. & T. from Jno. Goodrich (& later deeds)
E-546: Woodside, John G. from Franklin Chandler (any Woodside grantee deed)
F-399: Woodside, S. & J.G. from Edward C. Robinson & wife
K-577: Woodside, Sarah from John Woodside
Grantor Index Book 1, to 1852
A-45: James M. Duncan to Reuben Harris
B-204: Joseph Duncan to John Tillson, Jr.
C-73: " & wf to Richard Churchill
C-347: " to John J. Smith
C-405: " to J.M. & J.S. Wilson
D-2, 3: " & wf to T. S. Dickey
D-34: " to James M. Campbell
E-504: " & wf to O. F. Moulton et al
E-566: " & wf to James M. Duncan
F-320: " to Mary Bradley
F-535: " to M. H. McKnight
G-536: " to ...
G-67: " to John Wilson
G-154: " & wf to State Bank Ill., P & D of
I-265: " to ...
I/J-525: James M. Duncan to Joseph Duncan
3/500: James M. Duncan to ...
4K-121, 143, 148: James M. Duncan to various ...
C-536: Joel Duncan to John Huston
F-374: Joel Duncan to Roman Grigsby
G-159: Joel Duncan to Jos. Duncan
G-211: Joel Duncan to John Woodside
I/J-270: Jason Duncan & wf to F. W. Simpson
I/J-337: Howarth Duncan & Atkinson to Garrett, Hays & Stewart
I/J-507: Jason Duncan to Geo. Al Smith
M-84: John Duncan & wife to Amy Williams et al
O-602: Wm. M. Duncan to M. Champion
P-320: Joseph Duncan to Chas. R. Hume
P-515/575?: Cosby Duncan to Hiram Ballow
P-616: Wm. W. Duncan to B. Purdy
P-644: Wm. Duncan & wife to Jesse Martin
Atwater, Joseph or Thomas - none
Marlow - none
A-135: Hawk, Wm. & wife to Arrowsmith & Stringham (only Hawk grantor)
K-572: Harris, Reuben to James Huddleston (only looked for Reuben)
P-402: Harris, J.B. Admin. to J. C. Hagans (couldn't resist "Admin.")
Grantee Index 2, 1852-1856 (there were 4 more not looked at)
Q-169: Cyrus, James from Daniel Duncan, 13 March 1852, letter of atty.
Q-135: Duncan, Joseph decd heirs of, from Joel Duncan, 23 May 1851, N 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec. 9, 7N4W
W-360: Duncan, Charles from George Allison, 6 Jan. 1855, 109 pt NW 30, 5N2W
Other Duncans not copied (out of time)
Grantor Index 2, 1852-1856 (4 more indexes not looked at)
Q-186: Duncan, T. K. to Charles Chandler, 20 March 1852, mortgage, 6N1W
Q-509: Duncan, Joseph by atty & c to John Alexander, 4 Nov. 1851, 7N4W
R-26: Duncan, Wm. W. & wife to Nelson Sweaney, 21 Oct. 1852, 5N3W
(didn't get book & page): Duncan, Thomas K., mortgage, 6N1W
C-272 Mortgage book: Duncan, Charles to Charles Chandler, 21 Jan. 1853, mortgage to SE 31 6N1W
R-242: Duncan, Joel to James Melvin, 23 May 1851, W side NE 18 7N4W, 6-1/2 acres
R-243: Duncan, Charles to Chas. Chandler & wife, 21 Jan. 1853, SE 31 6N1W
R-552: Duncan, Thos. K. ... 31 May 1853, SW 31 6N1W
S-345: Duncan, Jason & wife, 22 Sept. 1853, lot in Macomb
S-564: Duncan, Joseph, 30 Sept. 1853, part SW of SW 31 7N4W
T-328: Duncan, Chas. & wife to Christian Mumma, 28 Jan. 1854, SE 31 6N1W, pt. NE 23 6N2W
D-171 Mortgage book: Duncan, Chas. & wife to George Allison, 6 Jan. 1854, 5N2W
Q-64: Shelley, Peter & wife to Thomas A. and Nathan Mustain, 12 Feb. 1852, rec. 1 March 1852, S end of W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 9 7N4W, 40 acres
Other Duncans, out of time to copy
McDonough Co. IL Deeds (ordered from IRAD Office, 6th Floor, Western Illinois University Library Building, Macomb, IL 61455; 10 cents a page plus postage; sent deposit and then a new check for exact amount - 1/1980) Deed copies were white on black from microfilm
A-44: 9? Feb. 1829, auditor to James M. Duncan, NE 1/4 Sec. 31, Twp 7N4W, $1.84 (amount of taxes).
A-45: 22 Nov. 1831; James M. and Margaret T. Duncan of town of Vandalia, Fayette Co. IL, had acquired above property; Margaret T. Duncan executed bond 26 Feb. 1830 for herself and husband James M. Duncan to Reuben Harris for $125 for this property; now deed and sell to Reuben Harris for $125 NorthWEST quarter Sec. 31, Twp 7N4W.
A-135: 22 April 1833, William Hawk of Liberty Twp, Park Co. IN, for $100, to Stephen P. Stringham? and Alvin Arrasmith of Vermilion?, ILL, the SW 1/4 Sec. 12, Twp 5N3W, 160 acres. /s/ Wm. Hawk, Margaret (her mark) Hawk; wit. Isaac Harvey, Rebecca Harvey.
A-180: 6 Nov. 1833, William and Rachael Deakins to James Willson, all McDonough Co. IL, $450, SW 1/4 Sec. 20, Twp 7N4W, 160 acres. Wit. Enoch Cyrus, John Wilson.
A-266: 30 May 1834, D. Robinson & wife Susan of Montgomery Co. IL, to Joel Duncan of McDonough Co., $175, 160 acres, NE 1/4 Sec. 18, Twp. 7N4W.
C-536: 11 Feb. 1837, Joel Duncan to John Huston, both McDonough Co. IL, $87.50, 63 acres in east part of NE 1/4 Sec. 18, Twp 7N4W. Wit. Harrison Hungate, Samuel Woodside.
E - Pages 242, 546 illegible - copies not sent.
F-374: 25 April 1840, Joel Duncan to Redman Grigsby, both McDonough Co. IL, $144, about 18 acres by meets & bounds in SW corner of NE 1/4 Sec. 18, 7N4W. Wit. James Cyrus, Daniel? Ward.
F-399: 29 May 1840, Samuel Woodside of Louisa Co. IA, and John G. Woodsides and Jane his wife of McDonough Co. IL, to Edward C. Robinson and Mary (May?) M. Robinson his wife of McDonough Co. IL, $400, W 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec. 6, Twp. 7N4W. Wit. Samuel Ward.
G-92: 26 March 1840, W.H. and Mary Ann Turpin of Richmond Co. GA, to Joel Duncan of McDonough Co. IL, $1000, "NE. 9" in Twp 7N4W (same lot or quarter section granted by U.S. to Thomas Pierce).
G-159: 20 March 1841, Joel Duncan to Joseph Duncan, both McDonough Co. IL, $500, North 1/2 NE 1/4 (NE 9) in 7N4W, part of U.S. grant to Thomas Pierce. Wit. James Cyrus, John J? Woodside.
G-211: 2 Aug. 1841, Joel Duncan to John Woodside, both McDonough Co. IL, $240?, E 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 9, 7N4W. Wit. William ? Ward.
I/J - Pages 270, 306, 337, 441 illegible - no copies sent
K-572: 7 Sept. 1845, Reuben Harris 3rd and Mary of Jefferson Co. IA, to James Huddleston of Hancock Co. IL, $300, W 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec. 29, 7N4W, 80 acres. No wit.
K-577: 24 Aug. 1846, John Woodside for $1 paid by Dickerson Gertin? and a certain settlement agreed on between John Woodside and his wife Sarah for her future support and maintenance, she to live separate and apart from me (John Woodside), John Woodside conveys to Dickerson Gertin, whom he appoints master? for Sarah, a horse and saddle and bridle and also 1/3 of all his property.
M-64: 15 May 1848, from Amy? Williams, Eliza Williams, Richard H. Williams, Mary H. Williams and Susan P. Husted, widow and heirs of Richard M. Williams, decd, of Potter? Town, Yates Co. NY, to John Duncan of McDonough Co. IL, $50, 160 acres NE 1/4 Sec. 19, 7N4W.
M-84: 15 July 1848, from John Duncan and wife Margaret of McDonough Co. IL, to Amy Williams (same as M-64) & ..., $50, SE 1/4 Sec. 19, 7N4W, 160 acres. Wit. John G. Woodside, E.S? Woodside.
N-171: 7 Feb. 1848, Samuel Rand of Town of Mendon, Monroe Co. NY, to Charles Duncombe of City of Rochester, Monroe Co. NY, $1, SW 1/4 Sec. 20, 15N7-; and NE 1/4 Sec. 7, 12N6E; and SW 1/4 Sec. 9, 6N4W; and NW 1/4 Sec. 26, 11N3W; and NW 1/4 Sec. 3, 13N5W; and NW 1/4 Sec. 32, 4N4W.
N-171: 26 Feb. 1848, Ansel Frost of City of Rochester, Monroe Co. NY, and his wife Minerva A., to Charles Duncombe of City of Rochester, etc., $1, several tracts, SW 1/4 Sec. 20, 15N7E, (same as above deed).
P-320: 9 Sep?tember 1851, Joseph Duncan of McDonough Co. IL, appoint Charles R. Hume of Blandinsville attorney to sell land now owned by me, viz, W 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec. 6, Twp 6N4W, 100 acres, and SW 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec. 31 except 10 acres of NE corner in Twp 7N4W, 48 acres. Wit. W.S. Moon, E.G. Merrill?. Very faint copy.
P-515/575, and 644 - pages illegible, no copies sent
Q-64: pages illegible, no copies sent
Q-135: 23 May 1851, Joel Duncan of McDonough Co. to heirs of Joseph Duncan, deceased, of McDonough Co., $2.13, N 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec. 9, 7N4W, 80 acres. Wit. John Duncan.
Q-169: 13 March 1852, Daniel Duncan of McDonough Co. IL, appoint James Cyrus of Henderson Co., IL, attorney to receive of the executor of the will of Joel Duncan, late of McDonough Co., whatever may be coming to me as heir of said deceased. Wit. Coonrod Kein?.
Q-509: 4 Nov. 1851, Joseph Duncan by C.R. Hume his attorney, to John Alexander of Hancock Co. IL, $850, W 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec. 6, 6N-- (illeg.), 100 acres, and SW 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec. 31 except 10 acres in NE corner in Twp. 7N4W. Wit. Ths.? T. Gilfry.
Book R - deeds supposed to be on pages 252 and 552 not on those pages - no copies sent.
S-345: 22 Sept. 1853, Jason Duncan and wife Nancy of Knox Co. IL, to Benjiman (sic) R. Hampton of McDonough Co. IL, $5, a lot in the town of Macomb (originally sold by Jason to someone else and then resold several times, all set out in the deed).
S-564: 13 September? 185-? (first page very faint), Joseph Duncan of McDonough Co. IL, to James M. Brent and William Eblesirer?, $100, 10 acres in NE corner of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Sec. 31, 7N4W. Wit. C.R. Hume, C.G. Merrill.
T-328: 28 Jan. 1854, Charles Duncan and Mary his wife of McDonough Co. IL, for $1200, to Chailtian? (blotted) Mumma of Adams Co. IL, two tracts, SE 1/4 Sec. 31 6N1W, and 5 acres in N 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec. 23 6N2W. (signature shown as Charles Chandler, then crossed out, Charles Duncan, Mary Duncan). Wit. Thos. E. Brannan. (MAD: ? Mercer Co. IL)
McDonough Co. IL Deed Extracts (from Michael John Neill 4/1990)
R-26: 21 Oct. 1852, William Duncan and wife Catherine (X) of McDonough Co. IL, to Nelson Sweany of same, $150, 25 acres off E side NW 1/4 Sec. 5, Twp 5N, Range 3W. /s/ William Duncan, Amanda C. (X) Duncan. Wit. V.M. Hardin. Examination of Mrs. Catherine Duncan ...
R-27: 21 Oct. 1852, William W. Duncan and wife Catherine (X) of McDonough Co. IL, to Nelson Sweany of same, $400, W 1/2 off N side of SE 1/4 Sec. 18, Twp 6N, Range 3W, 40 acres. /s/ William Duncan, Amanda C. (X) Duncan. Wit. V.M. Hardin. Examination of Mrs. Catherine Duncan ...
R-242-3: 23 May 1851, Joel Duncan of McDonough Co. IL to James Melvin of same, $50, 6-1/2 acres on W side NE 1/4 Sec. 18, Twp 7N, Range 4W. Wit. John Duncan.
R-547-8: 13 April 1853, William H. Ray, executor of William Lambert, decd, of Rushville, Schuyler Co. IL, to John Duncan of McDonough Co. IL, $300, NW 1/4 Sec. 14, Twp 7N Range 4W, 160 acres.
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McDonough Co. IL Probate Index and Records (Macomb Courthouse, McDonough Co. IL, 10/1979)
Probate Index
Dill, Stephen - none
Hawks - none
Marlow - none
Duncan, Joseph; admr. James Cyrus; closed file #317
Duncan, John; will book D-239
Duncan, Catharine, #10430
Duncan, Catharine; will book C-397
Duncan, Russell (not copied)
Duncan, William, #321
Duncan, William W., #306
& later Duncans after 1900, showing date, not copied
Harris, R., #433 (only checked for Reuben)
Woodside, James, #1193 (only checked for Hugh, John, James)
Woodside, J., #1168
Woodside, John G., #1162
Woodside, John, #1174
Woodside, Hugh A., #1208
McDonough Co. IL Probate records stored 3rd floor, in room used for storage area, poorly lighted, but open to search anything in room, under jurisdiction of Circuit court clerk's staff.
#306: William W. Duncan died 16 Nov. 1859 at his residence, McDonough Co., left no will; widow Amanda O. Duncan; John B. Purdy administrator. No children given.
#317: Joseph Duncan estate; widow Katharine Duncan relinquished rights to adm. estate 27 Dec. 1843; one slip of paper gave following data:
Elizabeth Duncan, Jan. 31, 1838
Lydia Duncan, Apr. 26, 1839
John Duncan, Jan. 28, 1841
Caroline Duncan, March 3, 1844
Info from Duane Lester ca 1978: "Let of Guard 1-23-45 issued to John Duncan but must been of Joseph in file show:
Eliz Duncan minors 6 yr Jan 31 last
Lydia " 5 yr old Apr 26 "
John " 3 " " Jan 28 "
Caroline " 10 mo " Jan 3 1844
#321: William H. Duncan, decd; inventory Sept. 9, 1836; John A. Chinoweth administrator; a doctor bill showing last visit August, 1836. No heirs given, or date of death.
#433: Estate of Reuben Harris included receipt from James Harris for his share, dated at Blandinsville; Zachariah & Elizabeth Kirkland receipt by James P. Kirkland, attorney, dated at Blandinsville; Stephen Dill & Catharine Dill; Joseph Duncan by mark (+). Purchasers at sale 31 July 1845 included James Kirklin, Reuben Harris Jr., Joseph Atwater, David Bennet, Laban Walker, E. Mays, Isaac Harris Jr., Sarah Haley, James Harris, R. Haris (sic), Isaac Harris Sr. No relinquishment by widow of her right to serve as administrator. Note 11 August 1845 signed by James and Sarah Haly (by marks) "Please let Joseph Duncan have our part of the Estate that is coming to me from father and oblige yours." Receipt of Joseph Duncan, wit. C.R. Hume, for his share as one of the heirs of said Reuben Harris, dated June 15, 1847, at Blandinsville. Administrators report 20 July 1849 by Reuben Harris showing distribution to heirs Joseph Duncan, Zachariah Kirkland, Isaac Harris, James Harris, Stephen Dill, James Hailey & wife, Reuben Harris, and amounts paid to people.
Will Book C-397: Will of Catharine Duncan of Blandinsville, age 66; daughters Elizabeth Hunt, Lydia Huston, Caroline Curry; land north half of northeast quarter of Section 9, Township 7 north, Range 4 west; children of son John T. Duncan (unnamed); dated 17 Nov. 1882; probated April, 1891.
Will Book D-239: Will of John Duncan of Bushnell, age 55 but feeble, dated 17 July 1895; wife Catherine J. Duncan; 4 children: Isabella M. Duncan, Jane Duncan, Edward C. Duncan, William J. Duncan. Probated Dec., 1895.
Probate Record (from Duane Lester ca 1978, MAD's extract)
We the undersigned do hereby certify that we were chosen by consent of parties to divide and set apart to the widow & heirs of Russell Duncan deceased (to wit) Elizabeth Duncan widow of the aforesaid Russell Duncan deceased & Cosby Duncan, Minerva Duncan & Mary Jane Duncan heirs of the said Russell Duncan deceased their parts of that part of the real estate of the said Russell Duncan deceased (to wit) the NE qr of section four Township 7N4W in McDonough County ... /s/ John Wilson, John Wassom. Plat drawing; We the undersigned do hereby certify that we did by mutual consent choose the aforesaid John Wilson and John Wassom to set off and divide the aforementioned land and that we are satisfied with the aforesaid division that they have made. 7 July 1847, James Cyrus guardian for heirs of Russel Duncan decd, Causby M. Duncan.
Probate Record (from Duane Lester ca 1978, MAD's extract)
I, Joel Duncan of the county of McDonough and State of Illinois make this my last will and testament.
First - I will that my funeral expenses & physician's bill be paid out of my personal property.
Second - I will that my just debts be paid out of my personal estate.
Third - I will to my Daughter Elizabeth Shelley & her heirs forty acres off the south end of what I own of the west half of the S.E. qr of S. nine in Township 7N.R.4 west of the fourth pm. The north line of said tract of land to be run East & west across the said W 1/2 of the S.E. 9 in Township aforesaid & at such distance from the south line as to contain forty acres.
Fourth - I will that my son Charles Duncan have one hundred dollars of the first money collected not otherwise appropriated.
Fifth - I will that after my property has been disposed of & the bequests heretofore enumerated have been complied with that the balance of the proceeds of my estate be equally divided between John Duncan, (The heirs of Russell Duncan one share,) Charles Duncan, Polly Scott, Margaret Cyrus, (The heirs of Joseph Duncan one share,) and Daniel Duncan.
Sixth - I nominate constitute and appoint James Cyrus, and Daniel Duncan my executors to this my last will and testament. I further will that my executors aforesaid be hereby authorized to dispose of my estate both real & personal (except the forty acres of land which I willed to my daughter Elizabeth and her heirs) at such time and in such manner as they may think most beneficial to the estate.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 9th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and fifty one. /s/ Joel (X his mark) Duncan.
Witness John Duncan, Daniel Duncan. Proved 6 October 1851 by John Duncan and Daniel Duncan.
(filled in form) We do solemnly (sic) swear that this writing contains the true last will and testament of the within named Joel Duncan deceased, so far as we know, (acceptance of executorship) /s/ James Cyrus, Daniel Duncan, 6 Oct. 1851.
Executors Report, James Cyrus, Ex. of Joel Duncan reports as follows:
Collected from notes, etc. Cash on hand at descease $60.65; Cash of Coonrod Kem? for 15 acres land $212.50; E.W. Bagby sale note $7.10; Tho. A. Mustain for farm on Sec. 9 7N4W $700; John Davis for land on S. 18 7N4W $128.45; Hugh Conner same $126.62; J.L. Gordon & Strakan? $129.50?; W.S. Hartford for land on same lot $110.25; N.J. Charter sale note $44.95; H. Hardisty sale note $15.00; C.M. Duncan note & account $7.25; John Duncan note $5.50; John Scott note $31.50; Daniel Duncan proceeds of sale $18.70; James Cyrus proceeds of sale $7.11; Thomas J. Davis sale note $36.25; E.G. Merrill sale note $7.75; recd. on sales as above $6.79; total $1655.87; rent on old farm for year 1851 $11.90; total $1,667.77. Bond on John Hardisty & John V.M. Hardesty for 15 acres land consideration 85.00 unsold & unsettled - $85.00.
1851. Debts & Funeral Expenses, bequests & c. Paid out to Jonathan Charter appraiser, H. Bliss for coffin, D. Gochenour for shrowd, Wm. H. Rile surveyor, tax, J.T. Gilfry for swearing appraisers; paid March 1852 to heirs: Daniel Duncan $186.00, Charles Duncan $100 & $200, John Duncan $200, John Duncan guardian for heirs of Jo. Dcan (?) $200, John Scott $200, John Cook $66.65, C.M. Duncan $66.65, Jane Duncan $66.65; James Cyrus $200; to John Duncan Guard. of the Heirs of Joseph Duncan $8.93; to Martha? Guardian of heir of Russel Duncan dec $2.97.
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