Duncans in Chariton Co. MO

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

Last revised October 28, 2014

CHARITON CO. MO
Formed 1820 from Howard
Randolph formed 1829 from Chariton
Linn formed 1837 from Chariton
 

CENSUS RECORDS

1830-1840 Chariton Co. MO Census
      No Duncan indexed

1850 Chariton Co. MO Census (also from Vivian Biddle 1982)
Yellow Creek Twp.
Pg.200, #506, Henry DUNCAN 41 KY farmer
                  Nancy 31 MO
                  Irene 8, George 6 MO
                  Nancy 3, Mary 7/12 MO
                  (MAD: Henry Dunkin mar. Nancy Woods 12/26/1838; 1840 Carroll Co. MO; 1860 Livingston Co. MO)
Pg.209, #631, Barkly BRADFORD 34 TN farmer $0
                  Charlotte 31 MA
                  Theodorick 11 TN
                  Barkeley 10/12 MO
Pg.209, #632, Theodorick BRADFORD 24 TN farmer $0
                  Mildred 7/12 MO
                  (MAD: Bradford family in 1834-1840 Jefferson Co. TN; Theodorick Fowke Bradford, b. 3/8/1825, mar. 1st Mildred Duncan 1/13/1848 location not given, mar. 2nd Mary L. Boardman 1856; his father William Bradford b.1789 & mother Miss L.G. Martin b.1793 in Nashville, TN, later to Shelbyville, TN, from "The Bradford Family of Fauquier Co. VA" by Mrs. Philip Wallace Hiden, pg.114-139 Vol.27 1945 "Tyler's Quarterly Magazine", FHL book 973 B2t)

1860 Chariton Co. MO Census
Clark Twp., P.O. Keytesville & Bircklin?
Pg.279, #785-781, John M. DUNCAN 48 KY farmer $0-$9135
                  Jane E. 39 MO
                  Emeline M. 11, John M. 5 MO
                  Mary L. CRAWLEY 13 MO
                  (MAD: John M. Duncan mar. Jane E. Davis 9/9/1847 Howard Co. MO; John M. Duncan formerly of the "Glasgow News" mar. Mrs. Jane E. Davis of Keytesville at residence of Geo. B. Dameron in Glasgow on 9th inst., from "Liberty Tribune" of 24 Sept. 1847)
Pg.279, #786-782, Elizabeth DUNCAN 2 MO
                  William RILEY 21 IL farmer $0-318
                  Mary M. 18 MO
                  Idelia (f) 1 MO
                  (MAD: Elizabeth Duncan listed as head of this household but I think the household actually started with William Riley and Elizabeth Duncan belonged in household #785-781 above)
Yellow Creek Twp.
Pg.320, #1063-1054, Charles B. ALLEN 52 VA farmer $960-$375
                  Susan W. 48 VA
                  Julia A. 20, Cegus (f) 16 VA
                  James F. 14, Elizabeth I. 12 VA
                  Susan C. 7, Benjamin S. 3 MO
                  Chester P. CINSENS 25 TN farm laborer $400
                  Albert DUNCAN 16 VA farm laborer
                  Moses ALLEN 21 MO farm laborer
                  Charles E. ALLEN 28 VA farmer $640-$0
                  (MAD: ? Albert in 1850 Amherst Co. VA census; 1870 Buchanan Co. MO census)

1870 Chariton Co. MO Census
Township 53, P.O. Brunswick
Pg.293, #168-174, RANSOM, Henry 56 MO BLACK farm laborer
                  Hanah 50 MO BLACK keeping house
                  TISDALE, Caroline 36 MO BLACK
                  DUNCAN, Butler (m) 22 MO BLACK farm laborer
                  Ann 18 MO BLACK
                  TISDALE, William 7 MO BLACK
Township 56, Range 19, P.O. Brunswick
Pg.360, #1100-1145, DUNCAN, Robert 30 VA farm laborer $0-$350
                  Nancy 26 VA keeping house
                  Charles 6 MO
                  (MAD: ? 1850 Amherst Co. VA census)
Township 55, P.O. Brunswick
Pg.362, #1127-1172, DUNCAN, Burton (m) 45 MO BLACK farm laborer $0-$100
                  Emma 49 MO BLACK keeping house
                  Sarah 22, Kate 16 MO BLACK
                  Harrison (m) 14, Aron (m) 12 MO BLACK
                  Thomas 9, Eliza 7 MO BLACK
Pg.365, #1164-1209, DUNCAN, Peyton R. 37 IN (white) farmer $0-$800
                  Elminra (f) 30 IN keeping house
                  Margaret 10 KS ("Kansas")
                  Ralph P. 9, Harry (m) 7, James 4 IA ("Iowa")
                  Kate (f) 2 MO
                  Westey W. (f) 62 OH
Pg.365, #1165-1210, DUNCAN, John 58 KY (white) farmer $2400-$130
                  Jennie E. 49 MO keeping house
                  Emma M. 21, John C. 16, Elizabeth R. 13 MO
                  DUNCAN, Amos (m) 13 MO BLACK domestic servant
                  (MAD: W.J. Bogard mar. Bettie Duncan 10/29/1880 at residence of bride's father J.M. Duncan, from "St. Louis Christian Advocate"; from pg.23, Vol.1, 3/1976, "MO Miscellany" FHL book 977.8 D2w, from Denzil Mauldin 1984)
 

LAND RECORDS

Chariton Co. MO Deeds (index 1827-69, reverse index at back of book, on FHL film 975,960)
      D-149: 1 May 1834, Robert Duncan and wife Sally to William (Cabbsen) Cabbins, no localities, $160, SW 1/4 Sec.27 T55N R18W, 160 acres, granted by US to Zachariah Matin (Malin?) as bounty, deeded to Duncan. Both signed. Wit. Peter Ferguson; they appeared in St.Louis Co. MO. (FHL film 975,963)
      D-541: 19 Nov. 1836, bond of Elias Guthridge to John M. Duncan and William L. Guthridge, all of Chariton Co. MO, for $800, to make deed by 25 Dec. 1839 to 80 acres, E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.8 T54 R18. Wit. Edwd. B. Cabill. (FHL film 975,963)
      E-144: 25 Nov. 1837, Elias Guthridge and wife Catherine W. of Livingston Co. MO to John M. Duncan and William T. Guthridge of Chariton Co. MO, $1, E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.8 Twp 54 R18, 80 acres; no wit. (FHL film 975,964)
      E-145: 1 Dec. 1837, John M. Duncan, and William T. Guthray and wife Ruth Ann of Chariton Co. MO to Drury N. Wheeler of same, $550, E 1/2 SW 1/4 (80 acres) and NW 1/4 SW 1/4 (40 acres) Sec.8 T54 R18. No wit. (FHL film 975,964) (MAD: William Guthridge mar. Ruth Ann Dunkin 10/15/1835)
      E-413: 24 Jan. 1839, Henry M. Duncan and wife Nancy to William Duncan, both Chariton Co. MO, $275, E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.32 T55N R18 (80 acres) and SE 1/4 SE 1/4 Sec.30 T55N R18 (40 acres). No wit. (FHL film 975,964)
      E-425: 29 Jan. 1839, William Duncan to Henry M. Duncan, both Chariton Co. MO, $275, E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.32 T55 R18, 80 acres. No wife. Wit. John M. Duncan, Isaac Bowden. (FHL film 975,964)
      F-35: 21 March 1840, William Duncan (no wife) of Chariton Co. MO to James Herndon of Howard? Co. MO, $250, 40 acres, being SE 1/4 SE 1/4 Sec.30 T55N R18W. No wit. (FHL film 975,964)
      H-118: 20 Dec. 1843, State of MO by Sheriff John M. Davis to Jno. M. Duncan, highest bidder, 160 acres the NE 1/4 Sec.18 T55 R18 for taxes 1827, 1831, and 1833 to 1840; and Jon. Welch's 160 acres the SW 1/4 Sec.12 T54 R19 for taxes for 1832, 1836, 1838, 1839 and 1840, total $11.75 (FHL film 975,965)
      H-119: 20 Dec. 1843, State of MO by Sheriff John M. Davis to Jno. M. Duncan, highest bidder, for taxes due by Alexander Lestor, 160 acres the NW 1/4 Sec.29 T55 R18 for taxes 1741, and Elijah King 160 acres the NE 1/4 Sec.18 T55 R18 for taxes 1837 and 1841, and Hiram Cavern? heirs, 79 acres the SE 1/4 Sec.3 T56 R18 for taxes 1839, sold subject to redemption in 21 years. (FHL film 975,965)
      H-120: 2 Jan. 1844, John M. Duncan of Chariton Co. MO to John M. Davis, $100, release and quit claim etc. to land purchased for taxes, to wit, 160 acres the NW 1/4 Sec.29 T55N R18W, and 160 acres the NE 1/4 Sec.18 T55 R18, and 160 acres the SW 1/4 Sec.12 T54 R19W. (FHL film 975,965)
      H-452: 14 March 1845, John M. Duncan of Chariton Co. MO to John M. Davis of same, $60, 160 acres the SW 1/4 Sec.9 T55 R18 and 160 acres the SW 1/4 Sec.29 T56 R18. (FHL film 975,965)
      I-174: 5 July 1845, William Hays and wife Malvina (X) of Chariton Co. MO to Henry M. Duncan of same, $500, the W 1/2 on NE 1/4 and SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec.30 T56 R18W; wit. Wm. R. Evans (FHL film 975,965)
      K-118: 5 Sept. 1847, Agreement, Jane E. Davis and John M. Duncan, both Chariton Co. MO, marriage intended, Jane owns property: 160 acres being NE 1/4 Sec.9 T53 R18, and N 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.5 T54 R18 of 80 acres, and SW 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec.5 T54 R18 in Chariton Co.; and Lots in Keytesville 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 in block 35 and former 5 and 6 in block 34 and 1, 2 and 3 in block 32, and 16 ft x 20 ft in SW corner lot 5 block 45; and NE 1/4 Sec.6 T53 R12 and 60 acres off S end E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.5 in same twp & range in Monroe Co. MO; and slaves (not copied) and furniture; Jane will continue to hold them, they left her by will of her late husband William H. Davis decd; wit. George W. Smith. Both signed. (FHL film 975,966)
      K-192: 14 May 1847, Henry M. Duncan and wife Nancy to William F. Maupin, both Chariton Co. MO, $500, W 1/2 NE 1/4 and SE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec.30 T56N R18W. No wit. (FHL film 975,966)
      K-492: 9 March 1847, John M. Davis of Chariton Co. MO to Henry M. Duncan of same, $100, 160 acres the SW 1/4 Sec.9 T55 R19W. No wife or wit. (FHL film 975,966)
      L-75: 29 Aug. 1848, John M. Duncan & wife Jane E. formerly wife of William H. Davis decd of Chariton Co. MO to Nehemiah J. McAshan of same, $550, Lot 6 in Block 21 of City of Brunswick, being property and real estate of said Jane E. Duncan wife of said John M. Duncan formerly wife of William H. Davis decd before her marriage with John M. Duncan; no wit. (FHL film 975,966)
      L-319: (blank) May 1849, deed of trust, Benj. F. Crawley and wife Louisa A. of Chariton Co. MO of 1st part, and George W. Smith of same, 2nd part, and Jane E. Duncan and H.H. Davis of same and John M. Feazel of Howard Co. MO of 3rd part; Crawleys owe Smith, trust deed of several parcels of land and lots in town of Glasgow; mortgage satisfied. (FHL film 975,966)
      L-412: 29 Sept. 1849, Wilson T. Beckelheimer? and wife Elmira J. to John M. Duncan trustee and husband of Jane E. Duncan, this date Beckelhimer made bond to John M. Duncan as trustee of Jane E. Duncan his wife, for $400, due on 25 Dec. 1850, and $350 in 1851; mortgage 2 lots in Keytesville in Chariton Co. MO, lots 5 & 6 in block 34 and 1, 2, 5 and 6 in block 35, and lots 1 and 2 in block 32 and 160 acres the NE 1/4 Sec. 9 Twp 53 R18. Mortgage satisfied. (FHL film 975,966)
      L-526: 28 Sept. 1849, John M. Duncan and wife Jane E. to Wilson T. Beckelhumer, both Chariton Co. MO, $750, lots 1, 2, 5, 6, Block 35, and Lots 1 and 2 in Block 32, in Keytesville; no wit. (FHL film 975,966)
      L-528: 28 Sept. 1849, John M. Duncan and wife Jane E. to Wilson T. Beckelhumer, $20, 160 acres the NW 1/4 Sec.9 T53 R18; no wit. (FHL film 975,966)
      L-696: 8 Aug. 1850, John M. Duncan and wife Jane E. late Jane E. Davis of Chariton Co. MO to John M. Davis of same, $100, 40 acres the SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec.5 T54 R18 (indexed also: N part SW 1/4 Sec.5 T54 R18, containing 80 acres) (FHL film 975,966)
      L-706: 3 Oct. 1850, Theodorick F. Bradford of Chariton Co. MO to Jane E. Duncan of Howard Co. MO, $100, 40 acres the SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec.36 T55 R18W, and also 1/6 part of E 1/2 of NW 1/4 Sec.1 T54N R18W and 1/6 part of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec.1 T54 R18W, being undivided interest of Bradford as one of heirs of Lucy G. Bradford decd to the two last described tracts, to wit, the W 1/2 of NW 1/4 Sec.1 T54 R18 and the NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec.1 T54 R18; no wife or wit. (FHL film 975,966)
      L-706 (2nd): 3 Oct. 1850, Barclay M. Bradford and wife Charlotte H. of Chariton Co. MO to Jane E. Duncan of Howard Co. MO, $50, 1/6 part of E 1/2 of NW 1/4 Sec.1 T54 R18 and 1/6 part of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec.1 T54 R18, being undivided interest as one of heirs of Lucy G. Bradford decd to foregoing tracts, to wit, NW 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec.1 T54 R18 and E 1/2 of NW 1/4 Sec.1 T54 R18; no wit. (FHL film 975,966)
      L-729: 4 Oct. 1850, Robert W. McCart and wife Caroline M. McCart formerly Caroline M. Bradford to Jane E. Duncan, $50, 1/6 part of E 1/2 of NW 1/4 Sec.1 T54 R18 and 1/6 part of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec.1 T54 R18, the undivided interest as one of the heirs of Lucy G. Bradford decd. to foregoing, to wit, E 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec.1 T54 R18 and the NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec.1 T54 R18W; wit. T.F. Bradford, B.M. Bradford. (FHL film 975,966)
      L-745: 20 Nov. 1850, Henry M. Duncan and wife Nancy of Chariton Co. MO to Semuel Woods of same, $31, 40 acres in SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec.9 T55 R19; wit. B.M. Bradford, T.F. Bradford. (FHL film 975,966)
      M-113: 10 March 1851, William F. Bradford to Theodorick Bradford, $50, the E 1/2 of NW 1/4 Sec.1 R18 T54 and NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec.1 R18 T54, in all 120 acres, being land on which the late Lucy G. Bradford resided, to which I have an undivided 1/6 interest. No wit. (FHL film 975,967)
      M-114: 10 March 1851, Mary E.M. Bradford to Theodorick F. Bradford, $50, the E 1/2 of NW 1/4 Sec.1 R18 T54 and NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec.1 R18 T54, in all 120 acres, being land on which the late Lucy G. Bradford resided, to which I have an undivided 1/6 interest. No wit. (FHL film 975,967)
      M-114 (2nd): 8 May 1851, Theodorick F. Bradford of Chariton Co. MO to Jane E. Duncan of same, $100, undivided two-sixths parts of E 1/2 of NW 1/4 Sec.1 R18 T54 and NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec.1 R18 T54, in all 120 acres, being land on which the late Lucy G. Bradford resided, purchased of Mary E.M. Bradford and William F. Bradford, heirs; no wife or wit. (FHL film 975,967)
      M-121: 27 May 1851, Theodorick F. Bradford of Chariton Co. MO to Caroline M. McCart of same, $42.50, 20 acres the N 1/2 of E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of lot 1 in Sec.3 T55 R18; no wife or wit. (FHL film 975,967)
      M-122: 27 May 1851, Theodorick F. Bradford of Chariton Co. MO to Henry M. Duncan, $42.50, 20 acres the S 1/2 of E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Lot 1, Sec.3 T55 R18; no wife or wit. (FHL film 975,967)
      M-440: 22 March 1852, H.M. Duncan and wife Nancy of Chariton Co. MO to Thomas Ireland of same, $750, E 1/2 of SW 1/4 Sec.9 T55 R19, and NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec.9 T55 R19, being 120 acres more or less, and S 1/2 of E 1/2 of NE 1/4 Lot 1 Sec.3 T55 R18, being 20 acres; no wit. (FHL film 975,967)
      M-496: 20 June 1850, John M. Duncan as admin. of estate of William Duncan decd. to James Guthridge, that on 11 May 1849 Duncan obtained an order from the County Clerk to sell real estate in accordance with his application to pay debts, sold 82-1/2 acres, the E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.32 and 2-1/2 acres in SE 1/4 Sec.32 T55 R18, on 5 Nov. 1849 to highest bidder; appraised at $2.50 per acre, sold for a total of $185. (FHL film 975,967)
      N-619: 7 Feb. 1854, John M. Duncan and wife Jane E. of Chariton Co. MO to Thomas Brooks of same, $575, the SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec.36 T55 R18 and all the right, title and interest of "Frederick" T. Bradford, W.T. Bradford, M.E.M. Bradford, B.M. Bradford and Caroline McCart formerly Bradford, legal heirs of Lucy G. Bradford decd, to the E 1/2 of NW 1/4 Sec.1 T54 R18 and the NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec.1 T54 R18. No wit. (FHL film 975,968)
      P-409: 27 Aug. 1819, US Grant to Coleman Duncan, late a matross in Hobert's Corps of Lt. Artillery, per warrant #22413, 160 acres, being the SW 1/4 Sec.11 T56N R19W. (FHL film 975,969)
      P-410: 27 Aug. 1819, Coleman Duncan late a matross in Holbart's Corp. of Light Artillery and now a resident of Loudon Co. VA, to Samuel Hill of Wilson Co. TN, $100, all the tract of 160 acres in Missouri Territory in the area for military bounties, the SW 1/4 of Sec.11 T56N R19W, by patent 27 Aug. 1819 granted to said Coleman Duncan, conformably to Warrant #22413. /s/ in City of Washington (DC) by Coleman Duncan; wit. Edward Fallon?, Henry Whitcraft. (next deed is from Hill to someone else; many deeds to and from Hill for military land) (FHL film 975,969)
      (quit at Book M except for above entries)
 

ESTATE RECORDS

Chariton Co. MO Probate or Death Records
      J.M. Duncan and Jane E. Duncan were witnesses on 5 Nov. 1860 to the will of Mary Ann Slater, recorded 28 Jan. 1870 in Will Book 2, pg.16; from pg.17, "Chariton Co. MO Wills & Administrations 1861-1875" by Elizabeth Prather Ellsberry (FHL book 977.825 P2 and film 928,271 item 8)
      Mildred Duncan was one of the heirs of Gideon Gooch, and Elizabeth Dunkin was one of the children of Nathan Gooch, brothers of Joseph Gooch whose will was written 10 Aug. 1869, recorded 16 Sept. 1869 in Will Book 2, pg.37; from pg.19, "Chariton Co. MO Wills & Administrations 1861-1875" by Elizabeth Prather Ellsberry (FHL book 977.825 P2 and film 928,271 item 8) (MAD: Thomas Duncan mar. Mildred Gooch 8/29/1854 in Linn Co. MO; 1860 and 1870 Linn Co. MO census)
      Will of Jane E. Duncan written 22 Sept. 1867 naming daus. Emma Mason Duncan and Elizabeth K. Duncan and son John C. Duncan, exec. her husband John M. Duncan, was recorded 7 April 1874 in Will Book 2, pg.52; from pg.20, "Chariton Co. MO Wills & Administrations 1861-1875" by Elizabeth Prather Ellsberry (FHL book 977.825 P2 and film 928,271 item 8)
      William Duncan, father of John M. Duncan, recently of the "Brunswicker" office, died Tuesday on Mussel Fork; from the 24 June 1848 issue of "Brunswicker" newspaper; from "Death Records of MO Men from Newspapers, 1808-1854" by George P. Wilson (FHL book 977.8 V4w; from Vivian Ruegge 1984)
 

REFERENCES FROM OTHER LOCALITIES

Monroe Co. MO Deed (FHL film 975,066)
      L-127: 13 May 1851, Jane E. Duncan and Jno. M. Duncan (Jane called wife of Jno. M. by county clerk when she was examined to release dower) of Chariton Co. MO to Theaderick F. Bradford of same, $300, land in Monroe Co., NE 1/4 Sec. 6, Twp. 53, Range 12 and 60 acres off of the south end of E 1/? SW 1/4 Sec. 5 in same Twp and Range except so much of first parcel conveyed ... Deed by Jonathan Crawley, supposed to be about 5 or 10 acres.
 

Osage Co. MO Deed (SLC 7/17/2014; have JPG images)
      H-110/111: 14 July 1858, John T. Childs and Catharine Childs his wife of Chariton Co. MO to Wm. W. Dunkin of same place, for $500 paid, sell piece and parcel of land in Osage Co. MO, the E 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec.35 and SW 1/4 and NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec.35 Twp.45 Range 7W containing 280 acres, with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ John F. Childs, Catharine (X) Childs. Ack. 14 July 1859 by John F. Childs and Catharine his wife before Alexander Smith, J.P., Chariton Co. MO. Certification by Lewis M. Applegate, Clerk of Chariton Co. MO County Court, for Alexander Smith, 6 June 1853. Filed for record June 18, 1859. (FHL film 901,489)
 

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