MORGAN CO. IN
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Morgan Co. IN Deed Index (from Virginia Anderson 4/1987)
      * = VLA looked at deeds
      C-49: Benj. Duncan from Solomon Walton, Sept. 7, 1832
      C-324: William & Mary Duncan to A.E.M. Kaffie, 4 Sept. 1833, E 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec. 33, T14, R2W, 80 acres; wit. S.A. Duncan *
      D-380: John B. & Cynthia Duncan to Abraham Elliott, 15 Sept. 1834, E 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec. 28, T14, R1W, 80 acres *
      D-480: Wm. Duncan from Wm. Rawling, Jan. 14, 1836
      D-761: Wm. Duncan from Calvin Brewer, Sept. 19, 1836
      D-762: Wm. Duncan from John Pritchett, Sept. 7, 1836
      E-334: William & Mary Duncan to Edom/Eden R. Hadley, 29 Apr. 1837, W. 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec. 34, T14, R2W, 80 acres; wit. Joab Nicholson, Jas. T. Hadley *
      E-385 & E-385: William & Mary Duncan to Brice W. Miller, 7 April 1837, Sec. 27, T14, R2W, 90 acres; Wit. S.A. Duncan (2 deeds) *
      E-480; Wm. Duncan from Perry Blankenship, July 29, 1836
      F-274: Wm. Duncan from G.M. Hess, March 23, 1838
      F-439: Charles Duncan (no wife) to William Aldred, 7 Sept. 1837, NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 28, T12, R1W, 40 acres; no wit. *
      F-596: Wm. Duncan from James M. Burk, Feb. 14, 1839
      G-144: William & Amanda Duncan to Wm. A. Major, 30 Sept. 1839, Lot 3 in Martinsville *
      G-478: William & Amanda Duncan to P.M. Blankenship, 31 Oct. 1840, undivided 1/2 lot #2 in Martinsville *
      H-251: John Duncan from John Rushton, March 15, 1840
      H-253: John B. Duncan from Aaron Lindley, May 20, 1839 (4 entries)
      H-319: Andrew Duncan from Thomas Perry, Oct. 13, 1840
      H-577: Charles Duncan from Laben Wood, May 16, 1842
      I-208: Robert B. Duncan, commissioner, to James Perdam, 1 Oct. 1841, quit claim to SE 1/4 SE 1/4 Sec. 2, T11, R2E, 40 acres *
      I-261: William Duncan from Cornelius Burk, Oct. 5, 1841
      J-6: Wm. Duncan from John Esslinger, Mar. 15, 1842, power of attorney
      J-162: William Duncan from James Wilson, Jan. 10, 1843
      J-527: Chas. Duncan Jr. from Wm. Brewer, June 4, 1839 *
      J-528: Chas. Duncan Jr. from Wm. & Mahala Aldred, Sept. 7, 1837 *
      J-547: William Duncan to Baker & Whitney, mortgage, 17 Jan. 1845, 2 lots in Martinsville *
      K-231: Wm. & Amanda Duncan to James M. Burt, 9 Sept. 1845, NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 26, T12, R1E, 40 acres *
      L?-139: Wm. & Amanda Duncan to James Wilson, 8 May 1846, NW 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 26, NE 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec. 27, T12 R1E *
      L-557: Wm. & Amanda Duncan to State of IN, mortgage, 30 Aug. 1847, Martinsville *
      M-268: Jerome Duncan from Joel Elliot, Mar. 18, 1848
      M-270: Alvatus & Luisa Duncan, heirs of Hendricks, to James D. Newton, 13 Aug. 1847 (5 deeds) *
      M-392: S.A. Duncan from Wm. Duncan, Sept. 6, 1845 (2 entries)
      M-536: James Duncan from John Sheets, Oct. 7, 1848
      P-109: S.A. Duncan to Wm. J. Hazlett, quit claim, 18 Feb. 1850, 2 deeds; W 1/2 SE 1/4; W 1/2 NE 1/4, Sec. 27, T14, R2W *
      P-112: Elizabeth Duncan to Isaac Wilcox, quit claim, 15 Dec. 1849, 2 deeds; W 1/2 NE 1/4; W 1/2 SE 1/4, Sec. 27, T14, R2W, 160 acres * (see P-111)
      P-114: Elizabeth Duncan, widow of Samuel A. Duncan, of Jefferson Co. * (see P-112)
      Q-464: Wm. & Sarah Duncan to David Hine, 29 March 1851 *
      Q-467: Alvatis J. & Louisa Duncan to Wm. Hynds, 30 Sept. 1852 *
      T-153, U-202, U-305: Wm. & Sarah grantor
      Y-346: Wm., no wife
      Z-9: Cynthia
      Z-527: John & Sarah
      28-137: John C. & Sarah J.
      28-350: Cynthia, widow of ?

Morgan Co. IN Deeds (from index from Virginia Anderson; some extracts also from Virginia Anderson 4/1987)
      NOTE: separate deed indexes in Indiana were prepared in 1853 and include only deeds; see each deed book for index to powers of attorney or other documents; did not check each deed book index.
      B-43: 7 Jan. 1830, Benjamin Dunagan (sic) and wife Mary Duncan to Solomon Watson, all Morgan Co. IN, $112, W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 17, Twp 12 North, Range 2 West, 80 acres. /s/ Benjamin Dunkin, Mary (+) Dunkin. Wit. Gideon (X) Farris, Harvy Reitz. (FHL film 1,468,443)
      B-45: 16 May 1829, Solomon Dunagan a JP on deed for others.
      C-49: 7 Sept. 1832, Solomon Watson and wife Mary to Benjamin Dunkin, all Morgan Co. IN, $100, W 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec. 18, Twp 12N, Range 2W, 77.82 acres. Wit. Abraham Lafavre, Mary (+) Lafavre. (FHL film 1,468,443)
      C-324: 4 Sept. 1833, William Duncan and wife & Mary (X) to A.E.M. Kaffie of Hendricks Co. IN, E 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec. 33, T14, R2W, 80 acres; wit. S.A. Duncan, Sanford Crouch. (FHL film 1,468,443, and from Virginia Anderson)
      D-364: 20 Oct. 1834, Benj. Dunkin and wife Mary (X) of Morgan Co. IN to Loyd Cummings of Owen Co. IN, $1000, W 1/2 Sec. 18 T12N Range 2W. Wit. John Reedes, Alfred Allaway. (FHL film 1,468,443) (MAD: see Putnam Co. IN 1840-1850, b. NJ or NY)
      D-380: 15 Sept. 1834, John B. Dunkin and wife Cinthy of Randolph Co. NC to Abraham Elliott of Morgan Co. IN, $200, E 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec. 28, T14, R1W, 80 acres. Wit. Daniel Free, Wm. Free. Rec. Randolph Co. NC 15 Sept. 1834. (FHL film 1,468,443 and from Virginia Anderson)
      D-480: 14 Jan. 1836, William Rawlins and wife Polly of Hendrix Co. IN to William Duncan of Morgan Co. IN, $130, W 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec. 34, Twp 14N, Range 2W, 80 acres. Wit. Gidin (sic) Wright, Daniel Ellett. (FHL film 1,468,443)
      D-761: 19 Sept. 1836, Calvin (X) Brewer to William Duncan, both Morgan Co. IN, $70, E 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 26, T14N R2W, 7 acres allotted to Jane Brewer, heir of John Eslinger decd, and also in her mother's right of dower in lot 8. /s/ Calvin (X) Brewer, Jane (X) Brewer. Wit. Elijah Mallsee?, Gideon Johnson. (FHL film 1,468,443)
      D-762: 7 Sept. 1836, John Pritchett and wife Martha (X) to William Duncan, all Morgan Co. IN, $70, land in SW corner of E 1/2 of NE 1/4 Sec. 27, Twp 14N, R2W, 12 acres; lot 9 allotted to Martha Wilcox, heir of John Eslinger, and also her interest in her mother's dower which is Elizabeth Eslinger in lot 8. /s/ Martha Pritchett. Wit. William Norton, Elijah Wallace. (FHL film 1,468,443)
      E-334: 29 April 1837, William Duncan and wife Mary (X) of Morgan Co. IN to Edom R. Hadley of Hendrix Co. IN, $225, W 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec. 34, Twp 14N R2W, 80 acres. Wit. Joab Nicholson, Jas. F. Hadley. (FHL film 1,468,444 and from Virginia Anderson)
      E-385: 28 Jan. 1837, William Duncan and wife Mary (X) to Bryce Miller, all Morgan Co. IN, $70, 7 acres in the real estate of John Eslinger, lot 76, Calvin & Jane Brewer. Wit. John Pritchett. (FHL film 1,468,444 and from Virginia Anderson)
      E-386: 7 April 1837, William Duncan and wife Mary (X) to Bryce W. Miller, all Morgan Co. IN, $206, lot 1 in S end of E 1/2 SE 1/4 and lot 9 in S end of E 1/2 NE 1/4, both Sec. 27, T14N, R2W, 19 acres, and right of dower of Elizabeth Eslinger, widow of John Eslinger. Wit. S.A. Duncan, Wm. D. Gorrell. (FHL film 1,468,444 and from Virginia Anderson)
      E-480; 29 July 1837, Perry M. Blankenship and wife Matilda to William Duncan, both Morgan Co. IN, $350, one equal half of lot 2 in block 19 in town of Martinsville. Wit. Spollir? Hess, Jacob Ellis. (FHL film 1,468,444)
      F-274: 23 March 1838, Granderson M. Hess and wife Susan W. (X) of Hendricks Co. IN to William Duncan of Morgan Co. IN, $900, outlots 1 and 2 of town of Martinsville. Wit. H.R. Stevens, P.M. Blankenship. Rec. Hendricks Co. (FHL film 1,468,444)
      F-439: 7 Sept. 1837, Charles Duncan (no wife) to William Aldred, both Morgan Co. IN, $100, NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 28, T12, R1W, 40 acres. No wit. (FHL film 1,468,444 and from Virginia Anderson)
      F-596: 14 Feb. 1839, James M. Burk and wife Sarah Adaline to William Duncan, all Morgan Co. IN, $220, NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 26, T12N, R1E, 40 acres. Wit. Even Voile, J.J. Graham. (FHL film 1,468,444)
      G-144: 30 Sept. 1839, William Duncan and wife Amanda M. to William A. Major, all Morgan Co. IN, $700, Lot 3 in block 26 in Martinsville. Wit. Thes. (sic) Reeder, J.J. Graham. (FHL film 1,468,445 and from Virginia Anderson)
      G-578: 31 Oct. 1838, William Duncan and wife Amanda M. to Benj. M. Blankenship, both Morgan Co. IN, $650, undivided 1/2 lot #2 block 19 in Martinsville. Wit. John W. Bowner, P.B. McCoy. (FHL film 1,468,445 and from Virginia Anderson)
      H-251: 15 March 1840, James Rushton and wife Phebe (X) to John Duncan, both Morgan Co. IN, $75, NE 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec. 5 T13N R1W, 37.52 acres. Wit. Joseph J. Smith, Manly Hadley. (FHL film 1,468,445)
      H-253: 20th day 5th month 1839, Aaron Tindley (no wife) of Hamilton Co. IN to John B. Duncan of Morgan Co. IN, $606, Twp. 13, R1W, E 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec. 5 and W 1/2 NE 1/4 T. 13 R1W; and SW 1/4 SE 1/4 and SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec. 10?, E 1/4 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec. 32, Twp 14N R1W. Wit. John J/S?. Hubbert, Aaron Tindley Senr. (FHL film 1,468,445)
      H-319: Andrew Duncan from Thomas Perry, Oct. 13, 1840 - Andrew DOUMAN or DOOMAN - not Duncan
      H-577: Charles Duncan from Laben Wood, May 16, 1842 - not found
      I-103: 6 Dec. 1841, James Duncan mortgage to William Duncan, both Morgan Co., yoke of work cattle and wagon which I bought of James Wilson now in my possession, $110, James Duncan owes James Wilson, William Duncan is security. Wit. H.G. Quick, Wm. J. Bragg. (FHL film 1,468,445)
      I-208: 1 Oct. 1841, Robert B. Duncan, commissioner of Marion Co. IN, to James Perdam, quit claim to SE 1/4 SE 1/4 Sec. 2, T11, R2E, 40 acres (FHL film 1,468,445 and from Virginia Anderson)
      I-261: 5 Oct. 1841, Cornelius Burk (no wife) to William Duncan (not copied)
      J-6: 15 March 1842, John W. (+) Teague and wife Lucinda (+), dau. of John Eslinger, appoint William Duncan their attorney to receive inheritance. /s/ in Wright Co. MO. Wit. Wm. Moody. (FHL film 1,468,446)
      J-6: 15 March 1842, John C. (+) Eslinger "of Morgan Co. IN" appoint William Duncan "of Wright Co. MO" attorney. Wit. Wm. Moody, Grvn. (sic) W. Bowers. Rec. Wright Co. MO. (FHL film 1,468,446)
      J-162: 10 Jan. 1843, James (X) Wilson and wife Mary (X) to William Duncan, both Morgan Co. IN, $250, NE 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec. 27 T12N R1E, 40 acres. Wit. J. McCruchen, Henry Sims. (FHL film 1,468,446)
      J-527: 4 June 1839, William (X) Brewer and wife Elizabeth to Charles Duncan Jr., both Morgan Co. IN, $152.50, SE 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec. 32, Twp 14N R1W, 40 acres. Wit. Henry Bradley, Lawrence Bradley. (FHL film 1,468,446 and from Virginia Anderson)
      J-528: 7 Sept. 1837, William (X) Aldred and wife Mahala (X) to Charles Duncan, all Morgan Co. IN, $100, NE 1/4 SE 1/4 Sec. 32 T14N R1W, 40 acres. Wit. Caleb C. Cook. (FHL film 1,468,446 and from Virginia Anderson)
      J-547: 17 Jan. 1845, Wm. Duncan of Morgan Co. IN mortgage to Benjamin F. Baker and Edwin G. Whitney of Jefferson Co. IN, outlots 1 & 2 in Martinsville , owe $200; judgment against Wm. Duncan rendered 17 May 1848, suit in names of John R. and Peter Neff assignees of J.M. & S.M. Mitchell, assignees of James M. Burk, and assigned to Baker & Whitney 7 June 1842, $120.37-1/2. Wit. S. McCracken. (FHL film 1,468,446 and from Virginia Anderson)
      K-231: 9 Sept. 1845, William Duncan and wife Amanda M. of Morgan Co. IN to James M. Burk of same, $213, NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 26, T12, R1E, 40 acres. Wit. Stephen McCracken. (FHL film 1,468,446 and from Virginia Anderson)
      L-139: 8 May 1846, William Duncan and wife Amanda M. to James Wilson, all Morgan Co. IN, $400, 80 acres, NW 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 26, NE 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec. 27, T12 R1E. Wit. George F. Waterman, S. McCracken. (FHL film 1,468,446 and from Virginia Anderson)
      L-557: 30 Aug. 1847, Wm. Duncan and wife Amanda M. of Morgan Co. IN to State of IN, outlot #2 in Martinsville, $100 for 5 years w/interest at 7%, mortgage, to be paid by 30 Aug. 1852. (FHL film 1,468,447 and from Virginia Anderson)
      M-268: 21 Dec. 1847, Joel (X) Ellet (sic) and wife Lydia (X) to Jerome Duncan, both Morgan Co. IN, $800, E 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 3, T11N, R1W, 80 acres. Wit. Wm. Ware, S. McCracken. (FHL film 1,468,447)
      M-270: 13 Aug. 1847, Alvatus J. Duncan and wife Louisa J. of Morgan Co. IN, heirs of Ambrose Hendrick, late of Morgan Co. IN, to James D. Newton, our right etc. to 1/6 undivided part of SW 1/4 NE 1/4, and NW 1/4 SE 1/4, Sec. 7, T11N R1W; and NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 17, and E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec. 8, and W 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec. 8, all T11N R1W, in all 280 acres. Wit. P.M. Blankenship, Wm. J. Bragg. (FHL film 1,468,447 and from Virginia Anderson) (next deed was from Margaret Hendricks)
      M-392: 6 Sept. 1845, William Duncan and wife Mary (X) of Wright Co. MO to S.A. Duncan of Morgan Co. IN, $1300, W 1/2 NE 1/4, 80 acres, and W 1/2 SE 1/4, 80 acres, both Sec. 27, T14N, R2W. Wit. G.H. Hopkins, Benjamin Ellis. Rec. Wright Co. MO. (FHL film 1,468,447)
      M-536: James Duncan from John Sheets, Oct. 7, 1848 - DONOVEN, not Duncan
      P-109: Whereas at May term of probate court of Hendricks Co. IN in 1848, George Kreigh and Erastus B. Duncan, exec. of will of Samuel A. Duncan, late of said Co. decd, filed petition against Elizabeth Duncan and Robert Duncan, heirs at law, to order the estate he died owning, to wit, W 1/2 NE 1/4 of Sec. 27, Twp. 14N, Range 2 West, in Morgan Co. be sold subject to right of dower of widow to pay the debts; court ordered sale of the land at auction; at Aug. term of court 1848 George Kreigh filed the report of sale; land sold to the highest bidder William J. Hazlett for $1400, more than the full appraised value; court ordered the sale confirmed; at Feb. term 1850 executors reported the full price had been paid; court appointed Jonathan S. Harvey commissioner to make the deed; deed to William J. Hazelet, subject to widow's dower ... 18 Feb. 1850; W 1/2 SE 1/4 and W 1/2 NE 1/4, Sec. 27, T14, R2W. (FHL film 1,468,448 and from Virginia Anderson)
      P-111: 12 March 1851, William J. Hazelett and wife Malinda of Hendricks Co. IN to Isaac Wilcox of Morgan Co. IN, for $1400, subject to right of dower of widow of Samuel A. Duncan decd, W 1/2 SE 1/4 and W 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec. 27 Twp. 14N R2W, 160 acres. (FHL film 1,468,448 and from Virginia Anderson)
      P-112: 15 Dec. 1849 (sic), Elizabeth (+) Duncan of Jefferson Co. IN, widow of Samuel A. Duncan, to Isaac Wilcox of Morgan Co. IN, $300, sell and quit claim right and title to W 1/2 NE 1/4 and W 1/2 SE 1/4, Sec. 27, T14, R2W, 160 acres. Wit. Job Hughes (JP), Jesse Boyd. Rec. Jefferson Co. IN. (FHL film 1,468,448 and from Virginia Anderson)
      Q-464: 27 March 1851, William Dunkin and wife Sarah (+) to David Hine, both Morgan Co. IN, $300. outlot 1 in Martinsville. Wit. A. Apple Barrickman (JP). (FHL film 1,468,449 and from Virginia Anderson)
      Q-467: 30 Sept. 1852, Alvatis J. Duncan and wife Louisa J. (X) to William Hynds, both Morgan Co. IN, $1500, E 1/2 SE 1/4, and NE 1/4 NE 1/4, both Sec. 3, T11N, R1W, 114.84 acres. No wit. (FHL film 1,468,449 and from Virginia Anderson)
      T-153: 28 Feb. 1855, Wm. Duncan and wife Sarah (+) to William V. Burns, both Morgan Co. IN, $800, part of outlot 2. Wit. Robert (+) Jones. (FHL film 1,468,450)
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