Duncans in Early Estate Records - North Carolina

1910 "Abstract of North Carolina Wills [1690-1760] compiled from original and recorded wills in the office of the Secretary of State" by J. Bryan Grimes (Sacramento FHC book 975.6 P2gr, FHL fiche 6,046,876; part from Evelyn Sigler 3/1981; pg.104-105 and index from Laura Jones 7/1983)
      (no county):
            Alexander Logan. October 9, 1739. November 6, 1739. Executors: Thomas Blount of Cape Fear, Thomas Blount and Jesse Blount of Chowan County. Executors are directed to sell the real and personal estate of the testator, and forward proceeds of sale to Messrs. Johnston & Robinson at Charlestown, to be by them forwarded to Thomas Kennedy of Bristol, to be applied by him as before directed. Witnesses: J. Montgomery, John Duncan, Dennis Sherlock. Proven before W. Smith, C.J. (pg.219) (FHL book 975.6 S2gr) (MAD: wanted to find out where this will was filed or where Alexander Logan was; Cape Fear is Brunswick-New Hanover Co. on south coast next to SC, Chowan Co. is near Pasquotank, etc. on Albemarle Sound near VA; could not locate.)
      Basterin Cannongate, Scotland:
            Isabella Cameron Brand, relict of Andrew Brand. This is an assignment to Alex Cunnyngham of Cannongate, Scotland, in case of the death of testatrix who is about to set forth for Carolina and names as legatees, Nephew: John Murray (son of Robert Murray of Glencarnock) and Robina Cameron, his wife, and as Executor, John Rutherford (Merchant in Cape Fear). This will (or assignment) is written on stamped paper. Witnessed by Thomas Ainslee and Dun McDonald, and proven at August Court, 1748, before Jas. Moran, Clerk of the Court, by Alexr Duncan by "Parity of Hands." (pg.44-45)
      Bath County:
            Robert COLEMAN. July 9, 1721. September 25, 1721. March 29, 1722. Wife and Executrix: Mary. Daughters: Elizabeth Isler, Mary White. Granddaughter: Mary Isler. Grandson: David Dupuise. Wife's son: Dennis Odier. (pg.75)
      Beaufort County:
            James Brickell. April 22, 1746. June Court, 1746. Son: James (land joining Mr. Ormond's lands). Daughters: Ann Brickell (land joining Mr. Barrow's lands). Son of Elizabeth Gray (one cow). Executors: Wyriatt Ormond, Atty.-at-Law; Abraham Duncan, Gent., and James Brickell (son). Witnesses: Mary Duncan, Mary Brickell, William Gray. Clerk of the Court: John Forbes. (pg.46)
            James Brown of Bath Town, Beaufort County. November 13, 1746. Daughters: Mary Brown and Ann Brown. Wife: Dorothy. Executors: Mitchell Courtanch (?), Abraham Duncan. Witnesses: Dan'l Bliz, Richard Bassett, James Rigney. No probate. (pg.50)
            Walter Davey. June 22, 1743. October 24, 1743, "late of the City of Dublin, now resident in Beaufort County." Sons: Samuell, Joseph. Daughters: Jane, Margarett and Rachell. Executor: Abraham Duncan. Witnesses: Edward Howcutt, James Brown, Saml. Bundy. Will proven before J. Montgomery, C.J. (pg.92)
            Abraham Duncan. Beaufort Co.; February 3, 1749. June court 1751. Wife and Executrix: Mary (land on Kenyon's Savannah; house and storehouse in Bath Town; lot No.65 in Bath Town). Nephews: George and Abraham Duncan, sons of John Duncan of Londonderry, New England. (my plantation on the South Side of Pamplico River, land on Southside of Tar River, land on Swifts Creek). Brothers: James, William, John and Robert. Sister: Hester Cason. Witnesses: Thomas Pearson, John Simpson, Junr., James Adams, W. Ormond. Clerk of the Court: Willialm Ormond. Coat of arms on seal. (pg.104)
            Thomas Reading. January 24, 1749. March Court, 1748-1749. Niece: Margaret Caldom. Nephew: Churchill Caldom (husband of Margaret and son of sister, Ann Caldom). Executors: Abraham Duncan and Richard Evans. Witnesses: Mary Duncan, Mary Powers, John McKenny. Clerk of the Court: John Forbes. Executor qualified before Gab. Johnston. (pg.308)
      Bertie County:
            John Soane. March 1, 1732-1733. August Court, 1733. Sons: Halleday and William. Daughters: Elizabeth and Anna. Wife and Executrix: Hannah. Witnesses: Lewis Bryan, Elizabeth Duncan. Clerk of the Court: Rt. Forster. (pg.351)
      Craven County:
            Moses Fogg. December 3, 1751. March 20, 1751. Legatees and devisees: Grace Fogg (daughter of Johnwats Fogg, 300 acres of land on Nuse River), Mathias Benston. Executor: John Lane. Witnesses: John Duncan, Nicholas Routledge and Nathan Alexander. Clerk of the Court: Jno. Snead. (pg.123)
            William McAlpin. October 28, 1747. November 7, 1747. Formerly of Sterlingshire in Scotland. Wife: Hannah (in London). Daughter: Hannah McAlpin (in London). Mother: Jane Mackey (Earthtown in Sterlingshire, Scotland). Executor: Thomas Richey, of Jamaica. Witnesses: Francis Stringer, Honnora Duncan, Catherine Liddle. Proven before E. Hall, Chief Justice. (pg.227)
      Currituck County:
            James Nickolls. July 13, 1742. October Court, 1743. Sons: James ("ye manard plantation"), Caleb (plantation), Willis (plantation over the River called Dunkins). Daughters: Sarah and Frankey Nickolls. Executor: John Etheridge. Witnesses: James Butt, Darckes Thomas, William Etheridge. Clerk of the Court: John Lurry. (pg.266)
      Edgecombe County:
            William COLEMAN. December 29, 1749. February Court, 1752. Son: Samuel ("plantation whereon I now live"). Daughters: Sarah, Susannah. Wife and Executrix: Jane. Executor: Robert Coleman (brother). Witnesses: Moses Coleman, Cornelius Jordan, Elin Jordan. Clerk of the Court: Benj'n Wynns. (pg.75)
      New Hanover County:
            George Cloase. August 8, 1750. April 28, 1760. Father-in-law: Nework Ingrim. Mother: Jean Ingrim. Executor: Alexander Duncan. Witnesses: A. McKeithen, Jas. Campbell, Jr. Will proven before Arthur Dobbs. (pg.74)
            Alexander Duncan. Wilmington, New Hanover County. May 11, 1767. May 18, 1768. Brother: Robert Duncan. Other legatees: Alexander Purves of Edinburgh, John Clark Goldsmith, Thomas Smith, John Rutherford (1000 pounds sterling), James Moore (eight young negroes), Thomas Cunningham, Jr., Frances Rutherford, daughter of John Rutherford (8 young negroes), John Walker, Cornelius Harnett, Mary, wife of Caleb Grainger, Maurice Moore and wife, Capt. John Forster and wife, Alexander Chapmen (20 pounds to each), Arthur Bennet, Robert Schaw, John Ancrum (two last named appointed executors). Proven by Thomas Cobham and William Lord before Wm. Tryon. (pg.105)
            Caleb Grainger. 1763. October 31, 1765. Sons: Caleb (houses and lands on Smiths Creek and No. Et. River, north side of the Main or King's Road); Cornelius Harnett Grainger (houses and lands on Smiths Creek on South side of the Main Road); William (land on the Sound). Daughter: Mary Grainger. Wife and Executrix: Mary. Executors: Maurice Moore, Cornelius Harnett, Alexander Duncan. Witnesses: Samuell Green, Anthony Ward, Joseph Stockley. Testator was a Mason and desired to be buried with Masonic honors. Codicil to will dated October 5, 1765, provides for child "in ventre sa mere", and also for erection of sawmill. Witnesses to codicil: Mary Grainger, Margaritt Douglass, Edmond Foger. Will proven before the Lieutenant Governor, as evidenced by letter from Fountain Elwin. (pg.139)
            Benjamin Morrison. April 14, 1760. June 10, 1760. Wilmington. Executor: Alexander Duncan. Witnesses: Thomas Turnbull, James Rutherfurd, Henry Toomer. Proven before Arthur Dobbs at Brunswick. No legatee named in will. (pg.257)
      Northampton County:
            William Evatt. April 10, 1758. July Court, 1758. Daughter: Mary Evatt. Wife and Executrix: Sarah. Executor: Daniel Dunkin. Witnesses: Gerard Young, Thomas Wilborn. Clerk of the Court: I. Edwards. (pg.116)
      Tyrrell County:
            Winnifitt Combs. October 31, 1749. March Court, 1750. Sons: Robert and Samuell. Daughters: Mary Combs, Elisebeth Brady, Ann Wren. Grandson: James Combs. Executor: Robt. Combs (son). Witnesses: David Duncan, John Ward, John Combs. Clerk of the Court: Evan Jones. (pg.78)
 

"Abstract of North Carolina Wills from about 1760 to about 1800, supplementing Grimes' abstracts 1663-1760" by Fred A. Olds, 1925
      MAD: This book has more wills.
 

NC Cemeteries Index, Pre-1914 cemetery inscription card index, by Historical Records Survey, WPA; Card index, surnames D-Jern (FHL film 882,949)
      Index cards alphabetic by name; copied oldest only
      Harding Family Cemetery, Jefferson, Ashe Co. NC
            Rev. Thos. M. Duncan, b. 3/26/1840, d. 11/28/1904
      Refuge Cemetery, Dana, Henderson Co. NC
            Olive Duncan, b. 1/16/1797, d. 12/18/1879
      Nebo Cemetery, State Hwy 10, US 70, McDowell Co. NC
            James S. Duncan, d. 5/21/1827, age 24 years
            Polly S. Duncan, d. 11/21/1869, age 78 years
      Pender Cemetery, Rocky Point ME Church South, US Hwy 117, Pender Co. NC
            Mrs. Louisa Duncan, b. March 15, 1814, d. March 18, 1894
      Duncan Family Cemetery, Roxboro, Person Co. NC
            T.G. Duncan, 7/15/1821 - 6/17/1897
            H.H. Duncan, b. March 5, 1819, d. Dec. 11, 1902
            James W. Duncan, b. 2/9/1842, d. Aug. 11, 1926 (film 882,966)
      Cub Creek Cemetery, N. Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co. NC
            Rachel Duncan, b. 8/11/1812, d. 11/2/1880
 

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