STOKES CO. NC
LAND RECORDS
 

Land records, North Carolina and Tennessee; indexes, 1600-1959; by NC Secretary of State, Land Grant Office (SLC 5/30/2011 copied by CVD)
      Land warrants are documents issued at local land offices to purchasers of public lands. When these warrants are surrendered, the buyers are issued conveyances (deeds). The land warrants (and other miscellaneous records) are organized by file numbers in alphabetical sequences of counties. Some of the counties are now Tennessee counties. These records are in packets. On each packet cover are spaces for the following information: file number, county, purchaser's name(s), number of acres, grant number, date issued, entry number, date entered, book number, page number & location. ... The key to finding the related packets are the file numbers.
      Land grant index cards, 1693-1959, William Dobbins (Rutherford Co.) - S.B. Erwin (Yancey Co.) (FHL Film 1,942,616)
            Duncan, Charles, File No.1134, Stokes Co., 29-1/2 acres, Grant No.1100 issued 17 December 1828, Entry No.2675 entered 26 June 1827, Book No.138, page no.67, Location: On waters of S.Beaver Island.
            Duncan, Charles, File No.1204, Stokes Co., 81 acres, Grant No.1175 issued 27 November 1838, Entry No.2934 entered 12 January 1835, Book No.144, page no.523, Location: On waters of S.Bever Island Creek.
            Duncan, Landon, File No.1486, Stokes Co., 14 acres, Grant No.1975 issued 31 December "1883," Entry No.312 entered 28 August "1882," Book No.173, page no.396, Location: Beg. at a double Spanish Oak.
            Duncan, Robert, File No.52, Stokes Co., 100 acres, Grant No.52 issued 27 June 1793, Entry No.753 entered 11 Nov. 1783, Book No.80, page no.412, Location: On both sides of Snow Creek.
 

Land Warrant File, Stokes Co. NC (FHL film 2,425,823; SLC 9/27/2011)
      Jacket: No.52. County: Stokes. Name Duncan, Thomas ("Thomas" written above "Robert" which was crossed out). Acres 100. Grant No.52. Issued 27th June 1793. Warrant No. (blank). Entry No.753. Entered 11th Nov, 1783. Book No.80. Page No.412. Location on both sides of Snow Creek. Remarks (blank).
      Handwritten paper: State of No.Carolina, No.753. Joseph Winiston appointed by the Court of Surry County to take charge of the Land Office Books, to the surveyor of said county, greeting. You are hereby required as soon as may be to lay off and survey for Thomas Duncan a tract or parcel of land containing one hundred acres in the county aforesaid, on both sides of Snow Creek, adjoining his own line, beginning on the said line and down the said creek, observing? the act of assembly in such cases made & provided for, running out of lands two just & fare plah?. With this warrant you are to transport? to the Secretary's Office without delay. Given under my hand this 11th day of Novr. 1783. /s/ Jo. Winiston.
      Reverse of Handwritten paper: #753. Thos. Duncan. 100 Acres. Nov. 11th, 1783.
      Survey, sketch and text: By a scale of 25 ch to an inch, No.753. 100 acres, rectangle showing creek through. North Carolina Stokes County, Febry. 25th, 1791, formerly Surry County. One hundred acres of land surveyed for Thomas Duncan in the County of Stokes on both sides of Snow Creek Beginning on a post oak in his own old line, runing south sixty four poles to a whiteoak in James Davises line, east eighty poles to Davises corner, south twelve poles to a black oake, thence east with John Athorn Hains's seposd. line a hundred & forth three poles to a stake, north twenty six pole to a point in his own old line, and thence west to the beginning. Certifyed by me, Chas. McAnally Survr. James Davis, John Duncan, Ch. Carryers.
      Reverse of Survey paper: No.753.
 

Stokes Co. NC Deed Indexes (grantors pg.181 on FHL film 546,210; grantees pg.159 on FHL film 546,214)
      1-334: 1793, John Shelton to James Duncan, Deed
      2-262: 1793, John Shelton to James Duncan, Deed
      3-58: 1796, William Duncan to Matthew Harris, Deed
      3-131: 1798, David James to Thomas Duncan, Deed
      3-167: 1798, James Duncan to Stephen Ferguson, Deed
      4-12: 1801, John Shelton to James Duncan, Deed
      4-350: 1803, John Green to Alamander Duncan, Deed
      4-481: 1804, James Duncan to George Preedy, Deed
      5-255: 1808, John Bostick & wife to Alamander Duncan, Deed
      5-465: 1812, Thomas Duncan to Judith Duncan, Deed
      5-477: 1812, James Duncan to James Welch, Deed
      6-223: 1815, Alamander Duncan to Constantine Ladd, Deed
      8-256: 1814, Henry Jackson to Charles Duncan, Deed
      8-282: 1814, Samuel Rigg to Charles Duncan, Deed
      9-148: 1827, Randall D. Scales to Charles Duncan, Deed
      9-386: 1828, State of N.C. to Charles Duncan, Grant
      9-549: 1830, Alexander Duncan & wife et al to Alexander Reid, Deed
      9-563: 1830, Alexander Reid to Charles Duncan et al, D.T.
      10-476: 1833, Julius Patterson to Charles Duncan et al, D.T.
      11-199: 1835, Thomas Duncan to Pleasant Prinkle, B-Sale
      12-311: 1838, State of N.C. to Charles Duncan, Grant
      13-60: 1838, Hiram Duncan to James Carter, Deed
      13-61: 1838, Joseph Vaughn & wife et al to Hiram Duncan, Deed
      13-61: 1838, John & Benjamin Carter et al to Hiram Duncan, Deed
      13-64: 1840, Alamander Duncan to B.F. Wilson, Deed
      14-629: 1841, William Ward to Charles Duncan, Deed
      15-201: 1844, Chas. Duncan (Exr) et al to John Hill, Deed
      15-202: 1844, Chas. Duncan (Exr) et al to John Hill, Deed
      15-298: 1843, Peter Duncan to Michael Hauser, Deed
      16-65: 1846, Willis Manuel to Charles Duncan Sr. et al, D.T.
      17-382: 1850, Charles Duncan Sr. to Joseph Lindsay, Deed
      17-385: 1850, Charles Duncan Sr. to B.F. Duncan, Deed
      17-441: 1850, Charles Duncan Sr. to Charles Duncan Jr., Deed
      18-2: 1850, Charles Duncan Sr. to Landon Duncan, Deed
      18-109: 1852, James M. Wrigg to Landon Duncan, Deed
      18-441: 1855, Adam Mitchell to Landon Duncan, Deed
      18-443: 1855, Adam Mitchell to Landon Duncan, deed
      18-445: 1854, Charles Duncan Sr. to Landon Duncan, Deed
      18-572: 1793, State of N.C. to Thomas Duncan, Grant
      19-265: 1859, James Mitchell to Landon Duncan et al, D.T.
      19-293: 1859, James Mitchell to Landon Duncan et al, D.T.
      19-458: 1857, Hamilton Scales trustee for William H. Reid to Charles Duncan, deed
      19-706: 1864, Charles Duncan (Est.) by comr. Samuel S. Wall et al, to Charles Duncan (heirs) Report
      19-719: 1864, Samuel S. Wall comr. to Charles Duncan heirs, B-Sale
      20-597: 1871, Peter Duncan to William H. Reed, D.T.
      21-175: 1871, Peter Duncan to J.G.H. Mitchell, P of A
      21-296: 1871, Peter Duncan & wife to William H. Reid, Deed
      22-398: 1875, Elizabeth Duncan heirs, William, Sarah, C.D. Duncan; J.F., Susan (widow) Duncan, to Samuel Martin, Mortgage-deed
      23-144: 1876, Landon Duncan & wife to W.A. Lemley, Mortgage-deed
      23-355: 1877, Joseph M., Martha J. and W.H. Duncan et al to D.C. Dicks, P of A
      25-42: 1872, Landon Duncan & wife to Rufus W. Simpson, deed
      Quit; next deeds 1882
 

Stokes Co. NC Deeds
      1-334: 4 March 1793, John Shelton of Stokes Co. NC to James Duncan of same, £8, 100 acres on south fork of Snow Creek, adj. Charles Whitlock's line, being part of a survey of 300 acres made for said John Shelton Sr.; no Wit. (FHL film 19,946 and FHL film 466,265, year is definitely "three")
      2-262: 8 May 1795, John Shelton Senr. to James Duncan, both Stokes Co. NC, £25, 50 acres on Little Snow Creek on old line running North, crossing the old line, part of 300 acre survey of Surry Co. for John Shelton Senr, lying between Salley Shelton and William Shelton's lines. Wit. Stephen Furginson, Henry Wookins? (Watkins?). (FHL film 19,946)
      3-58: 3 Nov. 1796, William Duncan of Hawkins Co., Territory South of River Ohio, to Matthew Harris of Stokes Co. NC, £30, 200 acres by survey on south side Dan River on Derrick's Creek (tight binding); wit. Joseph Cloud, Jos. Duncan. Rec. on oath of Jos. Cloud. (FHL film 19,946 and FHL film 466,266)
      3-131: 10 April 1798, David (D) James to Thomas Duncan, both Stokes Co. NC, £20, 41 acres adj. Robert Harris, Robert Crump. Wit. John Vawter, Jonas Callahon. (FHL film 19,946)
      3-167: 3 March 1798, James Duncan to Hopkin? Ferguson, both Stokes Co. NC, £85, 184 acres on Little Snow Creek at the mouth. No wit. (FHL film 19,946)
      4-12: 2 Feb. 1801, John Shelton of Fayette Co. KY to James Duncan of Stokes Co. NC, £50, 300 acres on Snow Creek, Henry Tilley's line, Chas. Whitlock's line. Wit. Rice Duncan, Curtis Shelton. Proved in court on oath of Rice Duncan. (FHL film 19,947)
      4-350: 14 Dec. 1803, John Green of Maddison Co. VA to Alamander Duncan of Rockingham Co. VA, £154.7, 100 acres on Hewins Creek adj. Green's land. Wit. Russell Vauter, John Southern. Proved by John Southern March 1804. (FHL film 466,266) (MAD: should be Rockingham Co. NC; definitely "Rockingham" Co., not "Buckingham" Co.)
      4-481: 8 Dec. 1804, James Duncan of Adair Co. KY to George Prudy, £100, 300 acres on Snow Creek adj. Henry Tilley's line, Charles Whitlock's line, crossing said creek. Wit. Wm. Moore, Jesse (+) Simmons. Proved March 1805 on oath of witnesses. (FHL film 19,947)
      5-255: 15 Oct. 1808, John Bostick to Alamander Duncan, £150, 130 acres on Hughing Creek, and another tract, both containing 200 acres. Wit. P. Hinston, William Wilson. (FHL films 466,267 and 19,947; old FHL film 1947-2)
      5-264: 10 Sept. 1808, Thomas Lilly to Michael Smith, Stokes Co. NC, £55, 100 acres on Flat Shoal Creek. No wit. (FHL film 466,267)
      5-465: 16 Jan. 1812, Thomas (+ his mark) Duncom of Stokes Co. to Judith Duncom his daughter, $200, 150 acres on both sides of Snow Creek of Dan River, James Welches corner, including new improvements made by said Thomas Duncom. No wit. (FHL film 466,267)
      5-477: 16 Jan. 1812, Thomas (sic) Duncom of Stokes Co. NC to James Welch, $400, 150 acres on Snow Creek, part of said Duncom's 300 acre survey, incl. house and plantation whereon said James Welch now lives where said Duncan formerly lived. /s/ James (sic) (+ his mark) Duncom. Recorded oath of witnesses who watched Thomas (sic) Duncan sign; wit. Charles Banner, Judith Duncom. (FHL films 466,267 and 19,947)
      5-545: 29 Sept. 1814, ... to James Brown of Stokes Co. NC (and others) ... and Thomas Lilly, legatees of John Brown, decd, land on waters of Snow Creek and Beaver, north side of Dan River. (FHL films 546,244 & 546,241 - no will found in Stokes Co. for John Brown before 1814)
      5-563: 8 Sept. 1815, Alamander Duncan to Peter Harriston, both Stokes Co. NC, £62, 130 acres on Hughings? Creek, corner Reuben Lathom and John Lathom, Joshua Tillery's corner; and land known as meeting house, both tracts 200 acres total. Wit. Reuben Southern Sr. and Jr., Joseph Vaughan. Proved by Joseph Vaughan Sept. 1815. (FHL film 546,241?)
      6-223: 25 July 1815, John Terry and wife Anna, John Wilson and wife Rebecca, William Wilson and wife Elizabeth, David Murphy and wife Polly, Alamander Duncan and Susanna his wife, John Vaughn, Mitchell Vaughn, Theodolia Vaughn and Joseph Vaughn, all of Stokes and Rockingham Cos., N.C., to Constantine Ladd, $500 respectively to each of them, all their ... undivided shares ... land formerly owned by Joseph Vaughn, late of Stokes Co., decd, devolved to them as heirs at law. /s/ Elemander Duncan, Susannah Duncan, etc. Wit. W.H. Ladd, Thomas Carr. (FHL films 466,268 and 19,948)
      8-256: 20 Sept. 1814, Henry Jackson to Charles Duncan, both Stokes Co. NC, $50, 72 acres on South Beaver Island Creek, corner Samuel Riggs, Hugh Martins line, Samuel Banks line; wit. Hu. Martin, Samuel Banks, Russel Vawter. (FHL film 466,269)
      8-282: 24 Sept. 1814, Samuel Rigg to Charles Duncan, $500, 133 acres on waters of Beaver Island Creek adj. Samuel Shaw's line; wit. Russel Vaughter, Henry Jackson, John Vauter. (FHL film 466,269)
      9-148: 10 Sept. 1827, Randall D. Scales of Rockingham Co. NC to Charles Duncan of County and State aforesaid, land in County of Stokes, 400 acres, $800, on South and North Beaver Island Creek, deed 6 June 1827, land from Charles Riggs to Hugh Martin Nov. 1803, Reg. Book D, pg. 537 & 538, plantation where said Charles Duncan now lives. Wit. William Werd, Ephraim Stephenson; reg. Stokes Co. on oath of William Ward. (FHL film 466,269)
      9-386: 17 Dec. 1828, grant #1100 to Charles Duncan, $10 per 100 acres, 29-1/2 acres on south Beaver Island, corner said Duncan. (FHL film 466,269)
      9-549: 27 March 1830, Charles Duncan to Alexander Reed, $350, 150 acres on Beaver Island Creek. Wit. Adam Mitchel, Wm. D. Wilson. (FHL film 466,269)
      9-563: 27 March 1830, Alexander Reed Sr. to William Ward (promissory note) to secure to Charles Duncan $250, land next to Charles Duncan and others. (FHL film 466,269)
      13-60: 21 Sept. 1838, Hiram Duncan of Stokes Co. to James Carter, $500, 450 acres, Burtons old corner, corner near Landon Carter, north bank of Little Reed Creek, Sims old tract. Wit. John Vaughn, J.P. Young. (FHL film 466,271)
      13-61: 21 Sept. 1838, from John Carter, Landan Carter, William Carter, Benj. F. Carter, Joseph Vaughn and Mahala his wife, and James Carter, all of Stokes and Rockingham Cos. NC, $500, .... (FHL film 466,271)
      13-62,63: more deeds between Carters.
      13-64: 17 March 1840, Alamander Duncan of Stokes Co. NC to B.F. Wilson, $177, land on wins Creek, adj. lands of John Vaughn and others, 100 acres. Wit. B.F. Vaughn, Randall Ward. (FHL film 466,271)
      15-298: 21 March 1843, Peter Duncan of Stokes Co. to Michael Honsur, $107.50, 21-1/2 acres on Big Muddy Creek. Wit. Caleb Jones, Nathaniel Pfaff. (FHL film 466,273)
      18-572: 27 June 1793, State of NC Grant #52 to Thomas Duncan, 100 acres in Stokes Co. on both sides Snow Creek, beg. post oak in his old line, running S. 64 poles to white oak in James Davises line, E. 80 poles to Davises corner, S. 12 poles to a black oak, thence E. with Johnathan "Llaneses" supposed line 143 poles to a stake, N. 76 poles to a pine in his old line, and then W. in said line to begin. Office of Sec. of State of NC, William Hill certifies the above a true copy, 30 May 1856. (FHL film 466,276)
      19-458: 28 Oct. 1859, Hamilton Scales trustee for William H. Reid, to Charles Duncan, both Stokes Co. NC, $1214.50, 2 tracts on waters of South Beaver Island Creek, 347 acres; one adj. N.side said creek on Lyle's line, John McAnally's former line (no acres); another of 150 acres adj. former corner of widow Dyeson, Duncan's line; wit. Robert Wall, John R. Duncan. (FHL film 466,277)
      19-706: March term 1864 court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions; 25 Feb. 1864, commissioners appointed to divide lands of Charles Duncan decd, Haml. Scales, Saml. L. Wall, Robert Wall, Peter W. Hay and Z.L. Wall, report: Lot #1 to Wm. H. Reid and wife Caroline, adj. H. Scales corner, Wm. J. Robertsons corner and line, Hairstons corner and line, B.F. Duncan corner, 155 acres valued at $450. Lot #2 to Nancy Watson, adj. lot #1, Hairstons line, B.F. Duncan corner, containing 115 acres valued at $400. Lot #3 to Wm. H. Foy and wife Theresa Ann, adj. Hairstons line, containing 115 acres, valued at $500. Lot #4 to Peter Duncan, adj. L. Duncan's corner, containing 130 acres, valued at $200. Lot #5 to Saml. Martin and wife Sarah adj. Hairstons line, stake in the field, north side of the creek, containing 128 acres valued at $300. Lot #6 to Hamilton & Elizabeth Duncan heirs of John R. Duncan decd, adj. stake in the field corner of #5, north side of the creek, containing 228 acres valued at $400. Lot #7 to Landon Duncan by deed from his father as shown by reference to decree, adj. spanish oaks, containing 120 acres valued at $240. Lot #8 to Charles Duncan by deed from his father as shown by reference to decree, adj. post oak, stake, containing 170 acres, valued at $240. Lot #9 to B.F. Duncan by and from his father as shown by reference to decree, adj. Spanish oak, persimmon, ..., containing 120 acres, valued at $240. In order to make partition more equitable, we charge the more valuable divisions as follows, and the equal share of each is $330. Lot #1 to Wm. H. Reid & wife pays Lot #7 to Landon Duncan $90 and Lot #8 to Charles Duncan $30. Lot #2 to Nancy Webster pays Lot #9 to B.F. Duncan $70. Lot #3 to Wm. H. Foy and wife pays Lot #8 to Charles Duncan $60 and Lot #9 to B.F. Duncan $20 and Lot #4 to Peter Duncan $60 and Lot #5 to Saml. Martin & wife $30. Lot #6 to Haml. & Elizabeth Duncan pays Lot #4 to Peter Duncan $70. "(Plat is omitted by register)" The condition of Lot #6 drawn by heirs of John R. Duncan, Haml. and Elizabeth Duncan, being encumbered by the dower of Mrs. Prudence Reid and also the condition in which land lay, we thought it best to let it remain undivided between them. Rec. March term 1864. (FHL film 466,277)
      19-719: 1 April 1864, distribution by Commissioners Haml. Scales, Saml. L. Wall, Robert Wall, Peter W. Hay and Z.L. Wall, appointed at March term of Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions 1864, of the estate of Charles Duncan, deceased. (1) slave Jerry to William H. Foy & wife, $2500; (2) slave Lewis to Mrs. Anna Duncan, $3550; (3) slave Sam to Hamilton & Elizabeth Duncan, heirs of John R. Duncan decd, $3500; (4) slave Mary to Benj. F. Duncan, $2000; (5) slave Jane to Wm. H. Reid and wife, $4000; (6) slave Allen to Landon Duncan, $3500; (7) slave Victoria to Mrs. Nancy Webster, $3000; (8) slave Manda to Saml. Martin and wife, $2500; (9) slave William to Charles Duncan Jr. $500; (10) slave Burrell to Peter Duncan, $3500. In order to make the partition equal, we have charged the more valuable lots so as to pay those of less value as follows: Lot #2 to Mrs. Anna Duncan to pay lot #1 to Wm. H. Foy & wife $350 and pay lot #4 to B.F. Duncan $300. Lot #3 to Hamilton & Elizabeth Duncan heirs of John R. Duncan decd, pay lot #4 to B.F. Duncan $550 and lot #9 to Charles Duncan Jr. $900. Lot #5 to Wm. H. Reid & wife pay lot #9 to Charles Duncan Jr. $1150. Lot #6 to Landon Duncan pays lot #9 to Charles Duncan $650. Lot #7 to Mrs. Nancy Webster pays lot #9 to Charles Duncan Jr. $150. Lot #10 to Peter Duncan pays lot #9 to Charles Duncan Jr. $300 and lot #8 to Samuel Martin & wife $350. Rec. June term 1862. (FHL film 466,277 and from Roy Hall)
      20-597: 17 April 1871, Peter Duncan of Tipton Co. IN bond to Wm. H. Reid of Stokes Co. NC for $1300; this day sold Reid 130 acres in Stokes Co. NC on South Beaver Island adj. L. Duncan's corner, Reid has paid $250 and executed note for $400 due 1 June 1872, with interest; when the note is paid, Peter Duncan and wife will make deed; wit. J.G.H. Mitchell; proved by witness 22 April 1871. (FHL film 466,278)
      21-175: 31 May 1871, Peter Duncan of Tipton Co. IN appoint J.G.H. Mitchell of Stokes Co. NC attorney to collect from estate of Charles Duncan decd. as heir at law; wit. W.M. Waters; ack. in 17th IN District Circuit Court. (FHL film 466,279)
      21-296: 31 May 1871, Peter Duncan and wife Mary (X) to William H. Reid, for $650, 130 acres, being lot #4 apportioned to Peter Duncan in division of lands of Charles Duncan decd; Ack. in 17th Judicial Circuit Court, IN. (no counties given) (FHL film 466,279)
      22-398 to 400: 23 Feb. 1875, Elizabeth Duncan, Wm. E. Duncan, Charles D. Duncan, John Duncan, Sarah A. Duncan and Susan Duncan, widow and heirs of B.F. Duncan decd, to Samuel Martin, all Stokes Co. NC, for $370.90, land willed to them by B.F. Duncan on waters of South Beaver Island Creek bounded, beg. Spanish Oak, (no neighbors names; acres not given); that the heirs have executed this day a bond to said Samuel Martin for $370.90 with interest, if paid, then this conveyance is null. /s/ Elizabeth (+) Duncan, William D. Duncan, C.D. Duncan, J.F. Duncan, Sarah A. (+) Duncan, Susan (+) Duncan; wit. W.H. Reid. (FHL film 466,280 and from Roy Hall)
 

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