ALLEGHENY CO. PA
LAND RECORD BOOKS 12 to 31
 

Allegheny Co. PA Deeds (SLC 6/3/2011 and 9/28-29/2011; Deeds copied 9/28-29/2011 unless another date given)
   Deeds, v. 12-M, 13-N, 14-O (p.1-405) 1803-1807 (FHL film 1,497,867; SLC 9/28/2011)
      13-148/149: 19 Oct. 1804, John Sherer (Shered?) Esqr. and wife Jane to John Duncan, for $300 paid, sell house and lot in McKeesport fronting 60 feet on Fourth Street, and joining No.202 to the west, 140 feet to Papa Alley and with said alley 60 feet by lot No.200, 160 feet to said Fourth Street, and is numbered 101 in the general plan as recorded in Allegheny Co., which was conveyed by John McKee and wife Sally to said John Sherer 24 Dec. 1795 as recorded in Book L pg.419, which they make over to the said John Duncan, warrant title. /s/ Jno. Sherer, Jean Sherer. Wit. Wm. McClure Jur. John Scherer (sic) and wife Jane appeared 20 Oct. 1804 before Wm. McClure Jr., Justice of the Peace for Allegheny Co. Recorded 6 June 1805. (FHL film 1,497,867; SLC 9/28/2011)
      13-149/150: 19 Oct. 1804, John Sherer Esqr. and wife Jane to John Duncan, for $300 paid, sell lot or parcel of ground in Township of Versails, beg. at a post, then by lands of Andrew McCullough to a road leading by the side of the grave yard at the town of McKeesport, then along said road ... then by the road from McKeesport to Reeds Brewery, then by lands late the property of John Reed on which the before mentioned brewery is erected to a corner on a line of the lands of Andrew McCullough afsd, then with his lands to the beg. It is a parcel of a certain tract of land situate at the confluence of Monongahela and Youghagania Rivers in Allegany Co. of which John McKee was seized by patent 4 Nov. 1795, recorded in Patent Book 27 pg.177, and the above piece of ground conveyed by said John McKee and wife Sally by deed 26 Aug. 1797, recorded in Allegheny Co. in Book G pg.253 to James Foster who by deed conveyed to John Sherer Esq. 26 March 1803, recorded at Pittsburgh in Book L pg.301 & 302, now the said John Sherer and wife Jane have conveyed the land containing one acre and 30 perches to the said John Duncan, warrant title. /s/ John Sherer, Jean Sherer. Wit. to receipt, Wm. McClure Junr. John Sherer and Jane his wife appeared 20 Oct. 1804 before Wm. McClure Junr, JP of Allegheny Co. Recorded 6 June 1805. (FHL film 1,497,867; SLC 9/28/2011) (MAD: Deed of sale for this land, 20-86, these grantors look like John and Jane Henin or similar, not Sherer)

      15-184/185: 10 May 1808, David Clark and Polly Clark of Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, sell to Margaret Duncan of the same place a molatta man named Mossess (sic) about 19 years old for $50, I hereby deliver the above named Moses to the said Margaret and warrant the said Moses during his legal servitude. /s/ David (X) Clark, Mary Clark. Wit. Thomas Greenough, Sarah Buckanon. Acknowledged before Andw. Watson of Allegheny Co. 14 May 1808. Recorded 27 May 1808. (FHL film 1,497,868; SLC 9/28/2011)

      16-493/494: 2 May 1810, Agnes Criner of Butler Co. PA to James Duncan of Washington Co. PA, for $337.50 paid, sell to said James Duncan a tract or parcel of land in Deer Twp. in Allegheny Co. in Cunningham's District of depreciation land, being the south end of Lot No.175, adj. the lot whereon Samuel Neeling did live, then by lot No.174, then lot No.146, containing 200 acres, being lot No.175 by patent 6 July 1786 in Patent Book 7 pg.216 granted to John Dickey and James Armstrong as tenants in common, and said John Dickey on 1 June 1791 recorded in book (too faint) pg.399 granted his half part to said James Armstrong who on 30 Aug. 1796 recorded Book F pg.18 granted to Wilson Hunt and by James Sample his atty. in fact on 27 June 1801 recorded Book K pg.270 granted to Samuel Keeling's who by deed 6 May 1808 recorded 8 April 1809 conveyed to Agnes Criner, the south end of said lot or tract No.175, containing 100 acres, warrant title. /s/ Agnes Criner. Wit. L. Stewart, John Fulton. She appeared 2 May 1810 before L. Stewart of Allegheny Co. Recorded 2 May 1810. (FHL film 1,497,868; SLC 9/28/2011)

   Deeds, v. 17-R (p.307-end), 18-S, 19-T 1811-1814 (FHL film 1,497,869)
      18-260/261: 6 Oct. 1812, James Duncan and wife Mary of Mifflin Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, to James McClure of Lancaster Co. PA, for $2,566, sell land he the said James Duncan and Mary his wife now lives, with all appurtenances, beg. by land of James Cadoo, land of Thomas McDinald, land of Abm. Wilson, land of James Miller, land of Thomas Crafort, containing 171 acres and 123 perches, refer to conveyance from James Miller & Mary his wife to William Boyd 27 April 1798, and also to a conveyance from William Boyd and Margret his wife to above named James Duncan 29 May 1800; warrant title. /s/ James Duncan, Mary Duncan. Wit. Robt. Ritchey, George Duncan. They appeared before Robert Ritchey, J.P., Allegheny Co. PA, 7 Oct. 1812. Recorded 9 Oct. 1812. (FHL film 1,497,869; SLC 6/3/2011)
      18-278/279: 2 April 1810, James Duncan & uxor of Mifflin Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, to James Caldoo of same, yeoman, that patent 23 May 1787 on Patent Book No.10 page 131 granted to John McDaniel a tract of land called "Danaldson" on the waters of Peters Creek in Allegheny Co., and said John McDaniel now deceased by his last will bequeathed the tract of land to his son Thomas McDaniel and said Thomas McDaniel by deed 11 April 1797 conveyed 10 acres of said tract to Wm. Boyd, and said William Boyd by deed 29 May 1800 to James Duncan recorded in Allegheny Co. in Book I pg.474, now the said James Duncan & uxor for $76 paid by said James Caldoo, sell to said James Caldoo that parcel of land, it being part of the 10 acres above mentioned, beg. at a post then by land of James Caldoo ... then by land of James Duncan, containing 4 acres and 120 perches strict measure together with all the buildings, improvements, etc., under and subject to the payment of all taxes or assessments hereafter accruing, warrant title. /s/ James Duncan, Mary Duncan. Wit. John Snodgrass, James Duncan Jr. They appeared March 31, 1810, before John Snodgrass, JP. Recorded 23 Oct. 1812. (FHL film 1,497,869; SLC 6/3/2011)

      19-89/90: 15 June 1786, Hon. John Penn Junior and John Penn of City of Philadelphia, PA, Esq., late proprietors of PA, to David Duncan of Town of Pittsburgh, Westmoreland Co. PA, merchant, for 5 pounds money of PA in specie paid, sell to David Duncan a lot or piece of ground in town of Pittsburgh marked in Colonel Woods General Plan of said Town No.161, containing in breadth 35 feet and in length 80 feet, bounded by Front Street, Lot 762, and Lot 160. /s/ John Penn Jr., John Penn. Wit. Peter Miller, John Duncan. Recorded the day and month above. On 28 June 1786, (filed for record) Recorded 20 Sept. 1813. (FHL film 1,497,869; SLC 9/28/2011)
      19-103: 6 April 1813, James Duncan & uxer? of Mifflin Twp, Allegheny Co., PA, and Mary his wife, to James McClure Senior of Adams Co. PA, Yeoman; that by patent 25? May 1787 recorded in Patent Book 10 pg.131 granted to John McDaniel now decd land called "Donaldson" on the waters of Peters Creek in Allegheny Co., and said John McDaniel now decd by will vested the title in his son Thomas McDaniel and said Thomas McDaniel & Susannah his wife on 11 April 1797 conveyed 10 acres of said land to William Boyd and said William Boyd and wife Margaret conved said 10 acres to said James Duncan on 29 May 1800 recorded Book I pg.474; now said James Duncan and wife Mary for $72.50 paid, sell to James McClure that parcel of land, part of the above described ten acres, beg. ... by other land of said Duncan and now McClures, adj. land conveyed to James Kiddoo, by land now Edward Riggs, containing 5 acres and 50 perches, warrant title. /s/ James Duncan, Mary Duncan. Wit. Joseph Philips, James Duncan Junr. James Duncan and wife Mary appeared 6 April 1813 before Joseph Philips, Justice of the Peace for Allegheny Co. PA. Recorded 7 Oct. 1813. (FHL film 1,497,869; SLC 9/28/2011)
      19-145: 13 Oct. 1813, Samuel Duncan of Butler Co. PA and Ann Duncan his wife to Henry Baldwin of Borough of Pittsburgh, for $1500 paid, sell all that lot or piece of ground in the Borough of Pittsburg, lot No.175, containing in breadth 35 feet and in length or depth 80 feet, (more not copied), being the lot which the proprietors of the City of Philadelphia PA on 11 May 1786 conveyed to Samuel Bryan and Samuel Bryan by deed 10 July 1790 granted to the said Samuel Duncan, together with the buildings, improvements, etc. /s/ Saml. Duncan, Ann Duncan. Wit. Stoner? Fouler (sic), John Fowler. They appeared in Allegheny Co. before John Fowler, JP, 15 Nov. 1813. Recorded 17 Nov. 1813. (FHL film 1,497,869; SLC 6/3/2011)
      19-282: 24 Feb. 1787, John Marie of Town of Pittsburgh in Westmoreland Co., merchant, to William Wilson of same, merchant, for 21 pounds PA money paid by said William Wilson, sell to said William Wilson all that lot of ground in town of Pittsburgh marked No.160 (more not copied), being the same lot of ground that was granted by John Penn Junior & John Penn Esquires to said John Marie 11 May 1786. /s/ John Marie, wit. Geo. Wallace, Saml. Blackmore. John Marie appeared 23 Feb. 1787 before Geo. Wallace Esqr., recorded 12 March 1814. (FHL film 1,497,869; SLC 6/3/2011)
      19-282: I hereby ack. & declare that a lot of ground in town of Pittsburgh No.160 conveyed to me this day by John Marie is held in trust by me for David Duncan & for his use? and behoof, 24 Feb. 1787. /s/ Wm. Wilson, wit. George Wallace. Allegheny Co., before one Samuel Roberts Esq. President of the Court of Common Pleas, came James Prison who says he is well acquainted with the handwriting of George Wallace Esq. decd. and also with the handwriting of William Wilson late of Pittsburgh deceased and that he believes the name "George Wallace" subscribed as a witness is of the handwriting of the late George Wallace Esquire of Braddockfield and that the name "William Wilson" subscribed to the said deed as grantor is of the handwriting of the late William Wilson of Pittsburgh, merchant. 17 Sept. 1813, /s/ James Prison, before Saml. Roberts. Recorded 12 March 1814. (FHL film 1,497,869; SLC 6/3/2011)
      19-282/284: 14 Aug. 1813, William Wusthoff Esqr. High Sheriff of Allegheny Co. PA, that David Steele (lately) in the County Court of Common Pleas held at Pittsburgh for Allegheny Co., at the March term 1801, by the Judgment of the same court, did recover against Margaret Duncan executrix and Abraham Kirkpatrick and George Wallace executors of David Duncan decd, as well the sum of 173 pounds 14 shilling PA money, of debt, as also $12.71 which to the said David Steele were adjudged in the said court for his debt damages & costs, and by a writ of the Commonwealth afsd of fieri facias ... 29 Sept. 1804 to the Sheriff, he was commanded out of the goods & chattles lands & tenements of said David Duncan decd. in the hands of his execx & execr he should levy the debt ... and have the money by the 4th Monday of December then next, ... having no goods and chattles in his bailiwick, ... he seized two lots No.160 & 161 in the borough of Pittsburg (more not copied) and sold them at public sale on 14 August 1813 to Christopher Cowan of Borough of Pittsburgh for $1645, being the highest bidder ..., this a deed to said Christopher Cowan for Lots 160 & 161 ... /s/ Wm. Wusthoff Shff, wit. E. Lentland?. Recorded 12 March 1814. (FHL film 1,497,869; SLC 6/3/2011)
      19-349: 14 April 1814, that the Commonwealth of PA by patent 3 Jan. 1814 granted to Jacob Negley and Margaret Duncan a tract of land in Pitt Township, Allegheny Co. PA, adj. land of Margaret Duncan, Edward Smith, Henry Fulton, containing 48 acres 12 perches, recorded in Patent Book H Vol.10 page 72, that said Margaret Duncan in consideration of said Jacob Negley having by an instrument of writing bearing even date herewith granted and released to the said Margaret Duncan a certain portion of the above described tract of land for $1 paid, has sold to said Jacob Negley the portion of the tract of land, beg. at a post ... by land of James OHara, ... then by Manor land, ... then by said Margaret Duncan's portion of the said tract, ... containing 28 acres and 100 perches, as his full share and divident of the afsd tract of land. /s/ Margaret Duncan. Received on the day of the date of the foregoing release of and from the said Jacob Negley, the sum of $1 being the consideration money. /s/ Margaret Duncan. Margaret Duncan appeared 20 April 1814 before S. Stewart. Recorded 20 April 1814. (FHL film 1,497,869; SLC 6/3/2011)
      19-375/376: That on 3 Jan. 1814, PA granted to Jacob Negley and Margaret Duncan a tract of land in Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co., by land of Major Smallman, land of Margaret Duncan & land of Ed. Smith, land of Henry Fuller, and by a larger tract of which this is a part, containing 48 acres 112 perches, recorded in Patent Book H Vol.10 page 72; now Jacob Negley in consideration of the said Margaret Duncan having by deed dated herewith granted and released to said Jacob Negley a certain portion of the above tract for $1, does grant to said Margaret Duncan the following portion of the said tract, ... by land of Henry Fuller, by land of Jona? Boyd?, by land of Jacob Negley's portion, containing 28 acres and 80 perches. 14 April 1814, /s/ Jacob Negley. Wit. John Patterson, L. Steward. Jacob Negley appeared 20 April 1814 before L. Stewart, JP of Allegheny Co. Recorded 14 May 1814. (FHL film 1,497,869; SLC 9/28/2011)
      19-398/399: 13 May 1814, John McDonald of Borough of Pittsburgh in Allegheny Co. PA and wife Mary to Thomas Duncan of same place, for $475 paid, sell to said Thomas Duncan three lots or parcels of ground in Sidneyville on the south side of the Monongahela River in St.Clair Twp in Allegheny Co. afsd marked in the plan of Sidneyville No.18, 43 & 50; the said Lot No.18 bounded by Centre Street, by lot No.19, by Liberty Street ...; Lot No.43 bounded by Lot 42, by Franklin Street ...; Lot No.50 bounded by Franklin Street, by Washington Street, by Harmony Street &c and by Lot No.49 ..., being part of the land surveyed by James Hendricks on 27 June 1769 per Order No.41 dated 24 May 1769, which John Ormsby was seized in fee who by deed 1 Dec. 1804 recorded Book N pg.163 conveyed 50 acres to Isaac Gregg & Sidney his wife who on 31 March 1813 recorded Book S pg.516 conveyed parts thereof including the lots hereby granted to said John McDonald, which said land was by patent 16 April 1813 granted to Oliver Ormsby in trust for himself and other heirs of said John Ormsby decd, the said Sidney being one of the said heirs; John McDonald warrant title. /s/ John McDonald Jr., Mary McDonald. With. L. Stewart. They appeared 30 May 1814 before L. Stewart, JP of Allegheny Co. Recorded 31 May 1814. (FHL film 1,497,869; SLC 9/28/2011)
      19-401: 22 June 1811, Stephen Bayard of Elizabeth Town and Twp, Allegheny Co., and wife Elizabeth, to Thomas Duncan, schoolmaster, of said town and county, for $15 paid, sold to said Thomas Duncan a piece of ground numbered 71 in plan of Elizabeth Town, on the Monongahela, bounded by Hugh Danson's (Parison's?) line, fronting on Market Street, adj. out Lott No.21, the public road to ?Trots? Town or Wilson's Mill, the public road leading to Philadelphia, all within the boundary or crotch of said two roads up to said Davison's line, one half acre more or less. /s/ S. Bayard, Elizabeth Bayard. Wit. John Craighead, Wm. McCall. They appeared 22 June 1811 before John Craighead, JP of Allegheny Co. Recorded 31 May 1814. (FHL film 1,497,869; SLC 9/28/2011)

   Deeds, v. 20-U, 21-V, 22-W 1814-1819 (FHL film 1,497,870)
      20-86: 16 Oct. 1814, John Duncan of Adams Co. PA to John Ralston of Allegheny Co., for $150 paid, sell to said John Ralston that certain house and lot containing one acre and 30 peches more or less in Versailles Twp, Allegheny, PA, adj. lands of Andrew McCullough, road leading past the grave yard near the Town of McKeesport, road leading from McKeesport to Roads Brewery, lands late the property of John Read on which the brewery is erected, and the corner on a line of lands of Andrew McCullough; it is a parcel of a larger tract of land patented to John McKee 4 Nov. 1795, recorded in Patent Book 27, pg.177, conveyed by John McKee and wife Sally 26 Aug. 1797, recorded Book G pg.253 to James Foster who conveyed to John Hurin? Esq. on 22 March 1803 recorded Book L pg.301 & 302, the said John & Jane his wife by deed 19 Oct. 1804 conveyed to John Duncan "(partie hereto)." Now John Duncan transfers all his right etc. to said John Ralston. /s/ Jno. Duncan. Wit. Samuel Huey, James Evans. John Duncan appeared 19 Oct. 1814 before James Evans, JP, Allegheny Co. Recorded 2 Nov. 1814. (FHL film 1,497,870; SLC 9/28/2011) (MAD: deeds of purchase for this land, 13-148+, names look like John and Jane Sherer or Shered who conveyed to John Duncan)
      20-200/201: 6 Dec. 1814, Thomas Duncan of Borough of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA, to Wilson McGowan of Burlington Co. NJ, for $50 paid, sell to said Wilson McGowan a lot or piece of ground in Elizabeth town numbered 71, bounded E. by Hugh Davison's line on the hill, W. fronting Market Street adj. out lot no.21, N. by Public Road to Wilson's Mill or Robbs Town, S. by Public Road leading to Philadelphia, all the land within this boundary or crotch of the said two roads up to Davidson's line containing half an acre more or less, together with all buildings, improvements, etc., warrant title. /s/ Thos. Duncan. Wit. John Fislile, Wm. Jones. Thomas Duncan appeared 8 Dec. 1814 before John Darragh, JP of Allegheny Co. Recorded 8 Dec. 1814. (FHL film 1,497,870; SLC 9/28/2011)

      21-479/481: 16 Jan. 1816, Nathaniel Bedford of Town of Birmingham in St.Clair Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, physician, and wife Mary, to Thomas Duncan of borough of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA, for $3,000 paid, a lot or piece of ground in St.Clair Twp. adj. town of Birmingham, beg. at a post on the west side of Sidneyville at SE corner of Town of Birmingham, ... containing two acres, and also ten lots or pieces of ground in the Town of Birmingham, marked in the plan of said town Nos. 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 26, 34, 42 & 48, bounded, the said Lots 7, 8, 16 & 17 being contiguous and bounded by Carson Street, by Ormsby Street, by Birmingham Street and by Sidneyville; Lots 9 & 18 lying contiguous and bounded by Ormsby Street, by Carson Street, by Sidneyville, and by the lot first above mentioned; and Lots 26, 34, 42 & 48 also lying contiguous and bounded by Denman Street, by Carson Street, by Ormsby street and by said lot first above mentioned; which are a part of a tract containing 75 acres which John Ormsby on 1 Dec. 1804 recorded Book M pg.365 granted to said Nathaniel Bedford; warrant title. /s/ Nathl. Bedford, Mary Bedford. Wit. L. Stewart. They appeared before L. Stewart, JP of Allegheny Co., 14 Feb. 1816. Recorded 21 Feb. 1816. (FHL film 1,497,870; SLC 9/28/2011)

      22-187: Articles of Agreement 10 June 1816, between Nathaniel Bedford of Birmingham and Thomas Duncan of Pittsburgh; whereas the extension of Denman Street of the Town of Birmingham and the extension of Washington Street of the Town of Sidneyville would be of considerable advantage to the adjoining property of the parties hereto, now the said Nathaniel Bedford for the advantages to be derived from, doth grant 20 feet of ground in breadth opposite the mouth of Washington Street afsd extending to & intersecting with the extension of "Derman" (sic) Street, and 30 feet of ground in breadth opposite the mouth of Denman Street afsd, extend to and intersecting with the extension of Washington Street aforesaid, and the said Thomas Duncan for like consideration grants the like quantity of 20 feet of ground in breadth opposite the mouth of Washington Street aforesaid, extending to and intersecting with the extension of Denman Street and the like quantity of 30 feet of ground in breadth opposite the mouth of Denman street aforesaid extending to & intersecting with the extension of Washington Street aforesaid, and the said parties agree that the extension of Washington Street shall be called "Mary Street" that the said extension of Denman Street shall be called "Denman Street" & that the said extension of the two streets shall be and remain open for the mutual benefit of said parties. /s/ Nathl. Bedford, Thos. Duncan. Wit. L. Stewart. They appeared before L. Stewart of Allegheny Co. Recorded 16 July A.D. 1816. (FHL film 1,497,870; SLC 6/3/2011)
      22-187/188: 10 June 1816, Nathaniel Bedford of town of Birmingham in St.Clair Township, Allegheny Co. PA, physician, and Mary his wife, to Thomas Duncan of borough of Pittsburgh, for $293.75 paid, sell to said Thomas Duncan a certain lot of ground on South side of Monongahela River in St.Clair Twp in Allegheny Co., beg. at SE corner of land heretofore conveyed by said Nathaniel Bedford to said Thomas Duncan, then ... to the beginning, containing 70 acres which John Ormsby 1 Dec. 1804 recorded Book M, pg.365, granted sd Nathaniel Bedford in fee, together with all buildings, improvements, etc., also all the estate, right etc. the said Nathaniel Bedford and Mary his wife in law or equity have to hold the said lot containing 94 perches as aforesaid, ... warrant title. /s/ Nathal. Bedford, Mary Bedford. Wit. L. Stewart. They appeared before L. Stewart 10 June 1816. Recorded 16 July 1816. (FHL film 1,497,870; SLC 6/3/2011)

   Deeds, v. 23-X, 24-Y, 25-Z 1817-1819 (FHL film 1,497,871; SLC 9/29/2011)
      23-91/92: 11 March 1817, Nathl. Bedford of Allegheny Co. PA and wife Mary to Thomas Duncan of same place, for $600 paid, sell to said Thomas Duncan that lot or piece of ground contiguous to the town of Birmingham in Allegheny Co., Beg. SW corner of said Birmingham at Lot No.100, then adj. S sides at boundaries of Lots No.100, 93, 80, across Grosvenor Street and along S boundaries of Lots No.79, 70, 62 & 54 to Denman Street, then along Denman Street if extended to a post for a corner, then ... to Lot No.100 afsd, containing 1 acre and 3 roods and 15 perches, together with all buildings, improvements, etc., warrant title. /s/ Nathl. Bedford, Mary Bedford. Wit. P. Gilland, Michael McKinny. They appeared before P. Gilland, JP of Allegheny Co., 11 March 1817. Recorded 17 March 1817. (FHL film 1,497,871; SLC 9/29/2011)
      23-232/234: 1 May 1717, Thomas Duncan of Allegheny Co. PA and Hannah his wife to Robert Paterson of City of Pittsburgh, for $400 paid, sell lot or piece of ground in Sidneyville on S.side of the Monongahela River in St.Clair Twp in Allegheny Co. marked No.50, bounded by Franklin Street, by Washington Street, by Harmony Street, and by lot No.49, being parat of a tract surveyed by James Hendrick on 27 June 1769 per Order No.418 dated 24 May 1769 and of which John Ormsby was seized in his demesne who on 1 Dec. 1804 conveyed 50 acres to Isaac Gregg & Sidney his wife who on 31 March 1813 conveyed certain parts thereof, including the hereby granted lot, to John McDonald who with wife Mary on 30 May 1814 granted Lot No.50 with others to said Thomas Duncan, which said Lot No.50 was part of that large tract patented 16 April 1813 to Oliver Ormsby in trust for himself and the other heirs of said John Ormsby decd, the said "survey" (sic) being one of the heirs, together with buildings, etc.; warrant title. /s/ Thos. Duncan, Hannah Duncan. They appeared before M.B. Lowrie, JP of Allegheny Co., 5 May 1817. Recorded 5 May 1817. (FHL film 1,497,871; SLC 9/29/2011)

      25-373/375: 26 Sept. 1818, Thomas Duncan of St.Clair Twp., Allegheny Co. PA, and wife Hannah, to Revd. Robert Patterson of City of Pittsburgh, in Co. & Commonwealth afsd, for $300 paid, sell to said Robert Patterson a lot or piece of ground in Sidneyville on the S.side of the Monongahela River in St.Clair Twp in Allegheny Co. marked in the plan of Sidneyville afsd "number forty three" bounded by Centre Street by lot No.42, and by Franklin St. and by lot No.44, being part of tract surveyed by James Hendricks on 27 June 1769 per Order No.41 dated 24 May 1769, which John Ormsby was seized who on 1 Dec. 1804 recorded Book N pg.163, conveyed 50 acres of said tract to Isaac Gregg & Sidney his wife who on 31 March 1813 recorded Book S pg.516, conveyed certain parts thereof, including the hereby granted lot, to John McDonald who with wife Mary on 30 May 1814 recorded Book T pgs.398 & 399 conveyed the lot to said Thomas Duncan, which said tract of land was patented 16 April 1813 to Oliver Ormsby in trust for himself and the other heirs of said John Ormsby decd, the said Sidney being one of the heirs, together with buildings, etc.; warrant title. /s/ Thomas Duncan, Hannah Duncan. Wit. Matthew B. Lowrie, Richard Lewis. They appeared before Matthew B. Lowry, one of the Alderman of City of Pittsburg, 26 Sept. 1818. Recorded Sept. 26, 1818. (FHL film 1,497,871; SLC 9/29/2011)
      25-397/398: 21 May 1817, William B. Foster of Pitt Township, Allegheny Co. PA, and wife Eliza C. to Thomas Duncan of town of Birmingham in Co. & state afsd, that James Glover by deed 9 March 1811 conveyed to David Blair his heirs and assigns part of a lot of ground in the borough now city of Pittsburgh and marked in Col. Hoods plan number 359 said part of said lot, adj. Diamond Alley at the corner of Lot No.358, towards Fourth Street, paying to James Glover yearly & every year $45 in half yearly payments, and said David Blair and Margaret his wife on 18 Sept. 1815 recorded in Book W pgs.369, 370 &c conveyed the said part of the lot No.359 to said William B. Foster subject to the payment of the yearly rent, now the said William B. Foster and wife Eliza C. for $2,500 paid by said Thomas Duncan, sell to said Thomas Duncan all the described part of the lot No.359 containing 30 feet on Diamond Alley and extending back towards Fourth Street 110 feet, subject to the payment of the yearly rent of $45 in half yearly payments, warrant title. /s/ Wm. B. Foster, Eliza C. Foster. Wit. David McNaire, Will Steele. Wm. B. Foster and wife Eliza C. Foster appeared 21 May 1817 before Will Steele, J.P. of Allegheny Co. Recorded Oct. 16, 1818. (FHL film 1,497,871; SLC 9/29/2011)
      25-440/442: 9 Nov. 1818; That Thomas Duncan of St.Clair Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, did by mortgage dated 24 Oct. 1818, granted to me, Robert Cunliffe of Pitt Twp in Co. & Commonwealth afsd, inter alia a certain yearly ground rent of $220 per annum forever upon Lot in City of Pittsburgh in Allegheny Co. beg. at corner of 6th and Grant Streets, then to a private alley, 110x120 feet, by mortgage recorded in Book A, pg.29; now the said Robert Cunliffe for $1 paid by said Thomas Duncan, to quit claim to said Thomas Duncan the above groundrent of $220 per annum together with .. the demand of said Robert Cunliffe to the lot or piece of ground. /s/ Robert Canliffe (sic). Wit. Thomas Enoch, John McDonal. Receipt for $1, /s/ Robert Cunliffe. Robert Cunliffe appeared before Thomas Enoch, one of the Aldermen of City of Pittsburgh, 12 Nov. 1818. Recorded Nov. 12, 1818. (FHL film 1,497,871; SLC 9/29/2011)
      25-516/517: 6 Nov. 1818, Thomas Duncan of town of Birmingham, St.Clair Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, and wife Hannah, to George Cochran of same place, for $100 paid, sell to said George Cochran a lot or piece of ground in St.Clair Twp. beg. on the south line of said town of Birmingham at southwest corner of Lot No.100, adj. Lots Nos. 100, 93 & 89, public road, being part of the premises which Nathaniel Benford & wife Mary on 11 March 1817, recorded Book X [23 written above X] pgs.91&92, conveyed to said Thomas Duncan, together with buildings, improvements, etc., warrant title. /s/ Thomas Duncan, Hannah Duncan. Wit. Matthew B. Lowrie. Thomas Duncan and Hannah his wife appeared before Matthew B. Lowrie, Alderman of City of Pittsburgh, PA, 6 Nov. 1818. Recorded Dec. 22, 1818. (FHL film 1,497,871; SLC 9/29/2011; extracted by Dean D. Duncan and MAD)

   Deeds, v. 26-2A, 27-2B, 28-2C 1818-1822 (FHL film 1,497,872)
      26-12/13: 1 Nov. 1818, Thomas Duncan of town of Birmingham, St.Clair Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, and wife Hannah, to Nathan Carlisle of City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. afsd, carpenter, for $266 paid, sell to said Nathan Carlisle a certain lot or piece of ground in Sidneyville on south side of the Monongahela River in St.Clair Twp in Allegheny Co., being the north part of Lot No.18, on Liberty Street at the SW corner of Lot No.19, then along Centre Street, then by the other part of said Lot 18 with the south line of Lot 19, which Lot No.18 John McDonald Esq. and wife Mary on 30 May 1814 recorded Book T pgs.398 & 399, conveyed to said Thomas Duncan, together with buildings, improvements, etc., warrant title. /s/ Thos. Duncan, Hannah Duncan. Wit. Mathew B. Lowrie. Thomas Duncan and wife Hannah appeared on 19 Dec. 1818 before Mathew B. Lowrie, one of the Aldermen of Pittsburgh, PA. Recorded Jany. 4, 1819. (FHL film 1,497,872; SLC 9/29/2011)
      26-441/442: 9 Aug. 1819, Thomas Duncan of town of Birmingham, St.Clair Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, and wife Hannah to Nathan Carlisle of city of Pittsburgh, co. & state afsd, carpenter, for $100 paid, sell to said Nathan Carlisle a lot or piece of ground in Sidneyville on south side of the Monongahela River in St.Clair Twp, Allegheny Co., being the south part of Lot No.18 and the residue or remainder of said lot not conveyed by deed 21 Nov. 1818 between the parties to this deed, and recorded in Book A2 Vol.21 pg.12, beg. on Liberty Street, SW corner of Lot 19, being the SW corner of that part of Lot No.18 previously conveyed as above recited, then along south line of said part of Lot No.18, to Centre Street, .... original southern line of said Lot No.18, ... to Liberty Street, which said Lot No.18 John D. McDonald Esq. and wife Mary on 30 May 1814 recorded Book T pgs.398 & 399 conveyed to said Thomas Duncan; warrant title. /s/ Thomas Duncan, Hannah Duncan. Wit. M.B. Lowrie. Receipt for $100 witnessed by Mathew B. Lowrie. Thomas Duncan and wife Hannah ack. deed 9 Aug. 1819 before Mathew B. Lowrie, City of Pittsburgh. Recorded 3 Sept. 1819. (FHL film 1,497,872; SLC 9/29/2011)

      27-62/65: 4 Oct. 1819, John McCombs of Fayette Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, and wife Elizabeth, of one part, and Daniel Speers and William Wilkins both of City of Pittsburgh and John Duncan of Washington Co. PA, of the other part, that said John McCombs is indebted to sundry persons named hereafter in several sums of money, which he is unable to pay, and others have become liable to pay other sums by their endorsements on sundry promissory notes of the said John McCombs, Now John McCombs has consented and agreed to transfer and assign the following property in trust only for the security and payment of his endorsers and other creditors; Now the said John McCombs and wife Elizabeth in consideration of these premises and $1 paid by above Daniel Speers, William Wilkins and John Duncan, have granted, etc. to said Daniel Speers, William Wilkins and John Duncan and to the survivors and survivor of them and the heirs of the said survivor all that certain part of Lot No.317 in City of Pittsburgh, at the corner of Wood and Third Streets, adj. Lot 318, together with the buildings, etc., subject to payment of a yearly ground rent of $106.25 from and after 1 April next to John Ferree as in deed of perpetual lease dated 1 April 1808 recorded Book R pg.277, to hold the lot in trust, and the said John McCombs for these premises and $1, sell etc. to the said Daniel Speers, William Wilkins and John Duncan, 10 shares in the Farmers and Mechanics Bank stock of the City of Pittsburgh heretofore belonging to said John McCombs, to hold the said 10 shares of Bank stock and the lot of ground in trust, that the said trustees shall within a reasonable time hereafter and in such manner as they deem advisable, sell, ... or otherwise dispose of the aforesaid real and personal property and convey the purchase monies or securities, after deducting the costs and expenses, will pay over the balance in such manner to indemnify the several indorsers of the said John McCombs from their liability to pay the amount of the promissory notes they endorsed for the said John, and also pay and satisfy the other creditors of the said John McCombs ...; First the trustees shall pay the claim of said Daniel Speers for $180; Secondly the amount of said William Wilkins endorsements on a promissory note in the Bank of Pittsburgh $130 and the amount otherwise owing by said John to said William; Thirdly the amount of a like endorsement in the same Bank of Robert Patterson $250; Fourthly a like endorsement of Christian Lotshaw in the Branch Bank of the US $760; Fifthly ... like endorsement of said Christian Latshaw and Francis B. Holmes in said Branch Bank $770; Sixthly, like endorsement of said Christian Latshaw in Farmers & Mechanics Bank of City of Pittsburgh $790; Seventhly the amount of money borrowed by said John McCombs of John Ferrce $15; Eightly the claim of David Pride (blank); Ninthly the claim of James McHenry $50; Tenthly the claim of (blank) Mason $150; Eleventhly the claim of James Morrison $(blank); Twelfthly the claim of Messrs Penniny?(blot) Wassaw of the City of Philadelphia, Tobacconist, Messrs Ritchie & (blot) Messrs George? & Sayrs of the same place, merchants, and Thomas Tisher? of same place tobaconist amounting altogether to $985; Thirteenth the amount of money due to the estate of the late Randolph Barnes deeased $106; Fourteenth the other claims of the said John Ferree not above mentioned $77 and lastly all and every other debt and debts due & owing by the said John McCombs to any person ...; if the monies from the sale or disposition of the property granted to said trustees shall cover the debts, the trustees shall pay the balance to said John McCombs ...; /s/ John McCombs, Elizabeth McCombs. Wit. John H. Hopkins, Thomas Enoch. 18 Oct. 1819, John McCombs and wife Elizabeth ack. before Thomas Enoch of City of Pittsburgh. Recorded 20 Oct. 1819. (FHL film 1,497,872; SLC 9/29/2011)
      27-121/122: 31 Aug. 1819, Dunning McNair of Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, and wife Ann, to Thomas Duncan of town of Birmingham, county & commonwealth afsd, for $4,200 paid, sell an undivided half of 1400 acres of land in Allegheny Co. PA beg. at the dividing line between the counties of Allegheny and Butler at the point where the said land is crossed by the boundary line of the land of John Jones, then along Jones line to a corner of J. Reeds land, then to William Hazlett's line, then ... to Love's line, then ... Jarnahan's land, to include 1,400 acres exclusive of such tracts as may come within said lines, together with the buildings, waters, etc.; warrant title. /s/ Dunning McNair, Ann McNair. Wit. Js. Horner, John Horner. Receipt /s/ Dunning McNair, wit. James Hall. Dunning McNair and wife Ann appeared before James Horner, 2 Sept. 1819. Recorded 26 Nov. 1819. (FHL film 1,497,872; SLC 9/29/2011)
      27-309/310: 25 March 1820, Margaret Duncan of Pitt Twp., Allegheny Co. PA, widow, to John Findley of Pitt Twp. afsd and Samuel Duncan of Cranberry Twp in Butler Co, PA, which said John Findley is the son in law and the said Samuel Duncan is the son of the said Margaret Duncan, in consideration of natural love and affection for John Findley and Samuel Duncan and the sum of $1, sold a certain tract of land on Grant's Hill in Pitt Twp. afsd adj. lands of William B. Foster, William Steele, Jonas Ronfre?, James O'Hara, Thomas Chadwick and Anthony Bulin containing 293 acres more or less, being the same tract where said Margaret Duncan now resides, together with the buildings, improvements, etc. /s/ Margaret Duncan, wit. Andw. Willock, James M. Riddle. She appeared before P. Gilland, Alderman, in City of Pittsburg, PA, 25 March 1820. Recorded 25 March 1820. (FHL film 1,497,872; SLC 6/3/2011)
      27-310/311: Deed of Annuity, John Finley et al to Margaret Duncan. 25 March 1820, John Finley of Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co. PA and Samuel Duncan of Cranberry Twp, Butler Co. PA, to Margaret Duncan of Pitt Twp. afsd, that said John Finley and Samuel Duncan in consideration of the grant hereinafter mentioned made to them by the said Margaret Duncan, and the sum of $1 paid, have given to the said Margaret Duncan one annuity of $500 p. annum to be received, ... out of all that tract of land on Grant's Hill in Pitt Twp afsd adj. lands of William B. Foster, William Steele, Jonas Ronfre, James O'Hara, Thomas Cadwick and Anthony Beelen containing 293 acres whereon said Margaret Duncan now resides and which she by deed of equal date granted to said John Finley and Samuel Duncan in fee simple, for the natural life of said Margaret Duncan to be paid the first day of April yearly by even and equal payment, the first payment to begin on the first day of April 1821, and if the annuity of five hundred dollars or any part be behind or unpaid for 21 days after the time of payment, Margaret may enter the land ... (more not copied). /s/ John Finley, Samuel Duncan. Wit. James M. Riddle, Andw. Willock. They appeared 25 March 1820 before P. Galland. Recorded 25 March 1820. (FHL film 1,497,872; SLC 6/3/2011)
      27-450/451: Assignment, James Duncan to Samuel Edgar et al. Inventory of goods sold Samuel Edgar and George Sutton by James Duncan, he, said Duncan, to have possession and use for one year from date, viz, 10 feather beds & bedding, 2-1/2 doz. Nindson? Chairs, 2 oval breakfast tables, 1 large dining do, 1 small ditto ditto, 4 Work stands, 1 lott china & queensware?, 1 do. kitchen furniture, 1 do glassware in bar, 2 Gro. Porter Bottle, 2 tons hay, 1 sign Travelers Inn & lamp, 2 bearns, 2 yards carpeting, 1 looking glass, 1 settee, 2 sett bed curtains, 13 bed steads, $550. 26 June 1820, James Duncan of Pittsburgh for $500 paid by Samuel Edgar and George Sutton of the same place, sell to said Samuel Edgar and George Sutton all the described property amounting to the sum of $550, the said Samuel Edgar and George Sutton agreeing in consideration of $50 the difference between the sum paid me and the value placed on the property, that I have possession and use for one year from date hereof, said James Duncan warrant title. /s/ James Duncan. Wit. G. Ledlie, M. J. Linehan. James Duncan appeared before John Darragh, mayor of City of Pittsburgh. Recorded 2 Aug. 1820. (FHL film 1,497,872; SLC 9/29/2011)

   Deeds, v. 29-2D, 30-2E, 31-2F 1822-1825 (FHL film 1,497,873)
      29-129: 5 May 1820, John Finley and Samuel Duncan, both of Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, for $1 paid by Margaret Holvey of same township, and for diverse other good considerations, have given, granted and confirmed to said Margaret Holvey one annuity of $50 p. annum to commence at and immediately after the death of Margaret Duncan, mother of said Margaret Holvey, to be taken out of that parcel of land on Grant's Hill in Pitt Twp. joining lands of William B. Foster, William Steele, Jonas Roup, James O'Hara, Thomas Chadwick, and Anthony Beeker, containing 293 acres more or less, being the same tract of land on which the said Margaret Duncan 25 March 1820 conveyed to the said John Finley and Samuel Duncan in fee, for the natural life of said Margaret Holvey, payable in equal half yearly payments of $25 each, the first to become due and payable at the expiration of 6 months next after the death of said Margaret Duncan and if the payment is behind for 21 days, then Margaret Holvey can enter the land. /s/ Jno. Finley, Saml. Duncan. Wit. James M. Riddle, Thomas Enochs. John Finley and Samuel Duncan appeared before Thomas Enoch in City of Pittsburg, 5 May 1820. Recorded April 23, 1822. (FHL film 1,497,873; SLC 6/3/2011)
      29-372/374: 16 Aug. 1822, Morgan Neville, High Sheriff of Allegheny Co. PA; that Samuel and John Thompson lately in County Court of Common Pleas at Pittsburg for Allegheny Co., on 31 May 1819 by judgment, recovered against Samuel Roberts $389.56 debt and $20 costs, and by Writ of Fieri Facias 20 Jan. 1821, I was commanded to levy the debt and costs on the lands etc. of said Samuel Roberts in my bailiwick, which said Samuel and John Thompson had recovered against said Samuel Roberts, and have the money before the Judges the third Monday of April then next, Sheriff seized the claim of said Samuel Roberts to Lots No.29 and 30 in City of Pittsburgh bounded by Penn Street, by Lot No.28, by the Allegheny River, and by Pitt Street, on which was erected a two story brick house and frame building attached and frame stable, and by an inquisition taken at the house of Florence Cotter on 14 April 1821 by 12 good men, it was found the rents were not of a clear yearly value within 7 years to satisfy the debt and costs, the premises remained unsold for want of buyers, and afterwards by Writ of Venditioni Expowars on 5 Feb. 1822, I was commanded to expose the lands for sale and have the money before the Judges the 3rd Monday in April then next for the debt and costs, and the Sheriff gave public notice of the sale, on 15 April 1822 sold at public outcry to Jane Duncan for $3,400, the highest bidder, Now said Morgan Neville, Sheriff, for $3,400 paid by Jane Duncan, sell to said Jane Duncan the two lots of ground No.29 and 30 in City of Pittsburg, together with buildings, etc. /s/ Morgan Neville, Shff. Wit. L. Stewart, B.R. Evans. Receipt for $3,400, /s/ M. Neville Shff. Ack. before James R. Butler, Prothy, 4 Sept. 1822. Recorded Oct. 4, 1822. (FHL film 1,497,873; SLC 9/29/2011)
      29-464/465: 26 Dec. 1822, Sam Duncan of Pitt Township, Allegheny Co. PA, for $100 paid by Matilda Duncan of said Township, assigned and set over to said Matilda Duncan the following personal property, viz, 8 head of sheep, one red cow with white face, one Muley cow, one black cow ..., one brindled ball cow, one brinded (sic) cow, one red and white yearling heifer, one clock and case, also all my kitchen furniture, one table, 6 chairs, one settee, one cupbord (sic) with its contents such as plates, cups, sausers, &c. /s/ Saml. Duncan. Wit. Rt. Christy. Samuel Duncan appeared 26 Dec. 1822 before Rt. Christy in City of Pittsburgh. "Matilda Duncan gave Samuel Duncan $35 dollars in my presence which he says is the balance in full of the above sale." /s/ Rt. Christy. Recorded Dec. 26, 1822. (FHL film 1,497,873; SLC 6/3/2011)

      30-159/161: 11 April 1823, John Finley formerly of Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, now of Fleming Co. KY, and Samuel Duncan formerly of Cranberry Twp. in Butler Co. now of Pitt Twp. afsd in PA of the other part; that Margaret Duncan by her deed 25 March 1820 recorded Allegheny Co. Book B2 Vol.27 pg.309&c sold to said John Finley and Samuel Duncan a parcel of land on Grants Hill in Pitt Twp. adj. lands of William B. Foster, William Steele, Jonas Roup, James O'Hara, Thomas Chadwick and Anthony Beelen (Bulen?), containing 293 acres more or less, being the same tract of land where the said Margaret Duncan then resided, by means whereof the said John Finley and Samuel Duncan now are seized as tenants in common, Now this indenture ... have unanimously agreed to make a full just equal (according to quantity and quality) perfect & absolute partition and division between them, that the said John Finley shall have all that piece of land ... (not copied), containing 120 acres and 1-1/2 perches strict measure together with the woods, etc. belonging, and the said Samuel Duncan grants to said John Finley the described piece or allotment of land; and the said Samuel Duncan shall have all the piece of land, residue of said tract, ... containing 141 acres and 71-1/2 perches strict measure together with the buildings, ... and the said John Finley grants to said Samuel Duncan all that last described piece of land with the appurtenances. /s/ John Finley, Saml. Duncan. Wit. A? Patterson, James M. Riddle. John Finley and Samuel Duncan appeared 15 April 1823 before Rt. Christy. Recorded April 15, 1823. (FHL film 1,497,873; SLC 9/27/2011)
      30-228/229: 27 May 1823, Margaret Duncan of Fleming Co. KY; that John Finley and Samuel Duncan by their deed 25 March 1820 recorded Allegheny Co. PA in Book B2 Vol.27 pg.310&c granted to said Margaret Duncan one annuity or yearly rent of $500 to be issuing and going out of a certain tract of land on Grant's Hill in Pitt Twp. in Allegheny Co. PA adj. lands of William B. Foster, William Steele, Jonas Roup, James O'Hara, Thomas Chadwick and Anthony Bulen containing 293 acres more or less, being the same tract which said Margaret Duncan by deed 25 March 1820 recorded Book B2 pg.309&c granted to said John Finley and Samuel Duncan in fee simple, to hold receive and enjoy the said annuity or yearly rent of $500 to the said Margaret Duncan for her life payable on 1 April, 1/2 equal part by John Finley and 1/2 equal part by Samuel Duncan, and by deed of partition between John Finley and Samuel Duncan dated 7 April 1823 a part of the land containing 160 acres and 1-1/2 perches was allotted to John Finley and the remainder containing 141 acres and 71-1/2 perches was allotted to Samuel Duncan, Now Margaret Duncan for $1 paid by said John Finley of Fleming Co. KY quit claim the equal moity or 1/2 part of said annuity or rent of $500 payable by said John Finley, but nothing herein shall be taken or construed so as to release said Samuel Duncan the equal moiety or half part of the annuity payable by said Samuel Duncan. /s/ Margaret Duncan. Wit. Mary Richardson, James Young. Margaret Duncan appeared before James Young, an alderman of City of Pittsburgh, 27 May 1823. Recorded May 27, 1823. (FHL film 1,497,873; SLC 9/29/2011)
      30-247/249: 5 June 1823, Samuel Duncan of Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, and Nancy his wife, and Margaret Duncan of Fleming Co. KY, to Jacob Eward of City of Pittsburgh in Allegheny Co. afsd, for $675 paid, sold to said Jacob Eward a tract or piece of land on Grant's Hill in Pitt Township afsd, bounded beg. at a post on the partition line of the land of John Finley & said Samuel Duncan, then ... to the beginning, containing 14 acres 158 perches strict measure, being part of a larger tract of land which the said Margaret Duncan by deed 25 March 1820 recorded in Allegheny Co. Book B2 Vol.27 pages 309&c, granted to said Samuel Duncan and John Finley as tenants in common and by a deed of partition between said Samuel Duncan & John Finley 27 April 1823 recorded Book E Vol.30 pg.159&c, a certain part of said tract including the above premises was allotted to the said Samuel Duncan. And the said Margaret Duncan release to said Jacob Eward any and all rents, annuities or other ?? whatever due from or out of the said tract of land, together with all appurtenances, and also all the estate, right, etc. of them the said Samuel Duncan & Nancy his wife & Margaret Duncan have to the same, warrant title. /s/ Saml. Duncan, Ann Duncan, Margaret Duncan. Wit. Jno. Finley, Rt Christy. Receipt for $675 signed by Saml. Duncan, wit. Rt. Christy. 5 June 1823, appeared Margaret Duncan and Samuel Duncan and wife Nancy before Rt. Christy in City of Pittsburgh. Recorded 9 June 1823. (FHL film 1,497,873; SLC 6/3/2011)
      30-304: Letter of Attorney. 17 April 1823, John Finley of Fleming Co. KY formerly of Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, appoint my friend George Steward of city of Pittsburgh in Allegheny Co. PA Esq. attorney to recover debts, etc., and also to issue a landlord's warrant from time to time, and collect rents, and appoint said George Stewart my general agent to transact all my business in PA. /s/ Jno. Finley. Wit. Wm. Lecky, James M. Riddle. Appeared 17 April 1823 before Wm. Leckey, recorded 15 July 1823. (FHL film 1,497,873; SLC 6/3/2011)
      30-304/306: Letter of Attorney. 6 June 1823, Margaret Duncan of Fleming Co. KY, that by deed 25 March 1820 recorded in Allegheny Co. PA Book B2 Vol.27 pg.310&c, John Finley & Samuel Duncan granted said Margaret Duncan one annuity or yearly rent of $500 out of a tract of land on Grant's Hill in Pitt Twp. in Allegheny Co., being the same tract which said Margaret Duncan by deed 25 March 1820 recorded Book B pg.309 conveyed to said John Finley and Samuel Duncan and by deed of partition between said John Finley and Samuel Duncan dated 7 April 1823 a part of said tract was allotted to said Samuel Duncan in severally and is subject to the payment of one moiety or equal half part of the said annuity, and whereas the said Samuel Duncan is desirous to sell and dispose of a part of the tract of land, Now Margaret Duncan appoints the said Samuel Duncan my attorney to release and quit claim my right and title to the part of the tract of land not exceeding 15 acres in the whole as may be sold by said Samuel Duncan, and in my name to make deed, etc. Also to release the same manner my claim to the tract of land which lies SW of the present road which is supposed to contain about 3 acres more or less, it being my wish and intention to make a gift and donation of the same to my daughter in law Nancy Duncan wife of the said Samuel Duncan, provided that Samuel Duncan and the remainder of the tract after deducting the 15 acres and the 3 acres shall continue to remain subject to the payment of the one moiety or equal half part of the annuity or yearly rent as if these presents had never been made. /s/ Margret Duncan. Sealed in the presence of: It is understood that said 15 acres shall be taken as follows, beg. at the corner near the house lately occupied by James O'Neal & then across towards the spot called the brick ware, so as to include the brick yard & at no other place. /s/ Wm. Lecker, James M. Riddle. Margaret Duncan appeared before Wm. Leckey in the City of Pittsburgh 6 June 1823.
            I do promise and agree with Margaret Duncan that I will assign and convey the land SW of the road to such person & for such uses as my wife Nancy Duncan may desire & appoint & that the proceeds of such sale shall be appropriated to the separate use of said Nancy Duncan without any interference or control on my part, 6 June 1823, /s/ Samuel Duncan, wit. Wm. Leckey, James M. Riddle. Recorded 16 July 1823. (FHL film 1,497,873; SLC 6/3/2011)
      30-306/307: Release. 12 July 1823, Margaret Duncan of Fleming Co. KY by Samuel Duncan her attorney appointed 6 June 1823, to William Allen and William Fitzsimmons of city of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA, that John Finley and said Samuel Duncan by deed 25 March 1820 recorded in Allegheny Co. Book B2 vol.27 pg.310&c granted said Margaret Duncan one annuity of $500 payable out of land on Grant's Hill in Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co., being the tract which Margaret Duncan by deed the same 25 March 1820 recorded Book B2 pg.300 and by deed of partition between said John Finley and Samuel Duncan dated 4 April 1823 recorded in Book E, pg.(blank), a part was allotted to said Samuel Duncan in severalty, and said Margaret Duncan by her letter of attorney authorized Samuel Duncan to release her right to each part of the land as might be sold by said Samuel Duncan, not exceeding 15 acres in the whole, and that Samuel Duncan by deed bearing even date herewith has sold to said William Allen and William Fitzsimmons a part of the tract of land containing 15 acres strict measure, now the said Margaret Duncan for $1, quit claim to said William Allen and William Fitzsimmons any part of the annuity or yearly rent of $500 issuing out of the said 15 acres sold ... /s/ Margaret Duncan by "his" attorney in fact Sam'l Duncan. Wit. William Smib?, James M. Riddle. Samuel Duncan appeared 12 July 1823 before Rt. Christy in City of Pittsburgh. Recorded 16 July 1823. (FHL film 1,497,873; SLC 6/3/2011)
      30-307/309: 12 July 1823, Samuel Duncan of Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, and Nancy his wife, to William Allen and William Fitzsimmons, both of City of Pittsburgh in Co. & State afsd, for $450 paid, sold to said William Allen and William Fitzsimmons a tract of land on Grant's Hill in Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, beg. ... land of William B. Foster, ... Samuel Duncan's other land, then through the original tract of which this is a part ... along a road ... by land of Jacob Negley ... to the beginning, containing 15 acres strict measure, being part of a larger tract containing 293 acres adj. lands of William B. Foster, William Steele, Jonas Roup, James O'Hara's heirs, Thomas Chadwick and Anthony Beelen, which Margaret Duncan by deed 25 March 1820 recorded Book B2 Vol.27 pg.309&c granted to John Finley and said Samuel Duncan as tenants in common, and by deed of partition between said John Finley & Samuel Duncan dated 7 April 1823 recorded Book E vol.30 pg.159, part of said tract of land including above was allotted to said Samuel Duncan ...; now said Samuel Duncan and wife Nancy gave sold to said William Allen & William Fitzsimmons the free and uninterrupted use and privilege and passage along the mentioned several roads ... and of withdrawing from the spring near the dwelling of the said Samuel Duncan as much of the water ... and have access to digging and laying the pipes necessary for conducting the water ... (Samuel and Nancy retain rights to water). Warrant title. /s/ Sam'l. Duncan, Ann Duncan. Wit. William Smith, James M. Riddle. Samuel Duncan and Nancy appeared before Rt. Christy on 12 July 1823. Recorded 16 July 1823. (FHL film 1,497,873; SLC 6/3/2011)
      30-467/468: Power of Attorney. 17 Sept. 1823, Margaret Duncan now of Fleming Co. KY for $1 paid, appoint George Stewart of Allegheny Co. PA my agent and attorney in fact to collect the amount due me from my son Samuel Duncan of said Allegheny Co. by a sale of so much of the land which I made over to my said son as will be sufficient to raise the amount so due, and to secure the payment of which I hold a lien on said land, it being the same which I purchased at the sale of my deceased husband David Duncan's estate, and upon which the said Samuel Duncan now resides, hereby investing my agent George Stewart with power to make all necessary conveyances etc. /s/ Margret Duncan. 17 Sept. 1823, Margaret Duncan appeared before Nathaniel Foster and William Goddard, two of the Justices of the Peace for County afsd, /s/ N. Foster, W. Goddard. Certification, Fleming Co. KY, by Joshua Stockton, Clerk of County Court, that Nathaniel Foster and William Goddard Esq. were Justices of the Peace for said County, 17 Sept. 1823. Certification, Fleming Co. KY, by Nathaniel Foster, presiding Justice of the Court of County afsd, re Joshua Stockton, 17 Sept. 1823. Recorded Dec. 23, 1823. (FHL film 1,497,873; SLC 9/29/2011)

      31-128/129: 5 May 1824, Margaret Holvey of Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co. PA; that John Finley and Samuel Duncan by deed 5 May 1820 recorded Allegheny Co. PA in Book D2 pg.129, granted said Margaret Holvey one annuity or yearly rent of $50 to commence after the death of Margaret Duncan, the mother of said Margaret Holvey, to be received in equal half yearly payments of $25 during the life of said Margaret Holvey out of a tract of land on Grants Hill in Pitt Twp. adj. lands of William B. Foster, William Steele, Jonas Roup, James O'Hara, Thomas Chadwick and Anthony Bulen (Beelen?) containing 293 acres more or less, which said Margaret Duncan 25 March 1820 recorded Book B2 pg.309 conveyed to said John Finley and Samuel Duncan, now I Margaret Holvey for $500 paid by said John Finley and Samuel Duncan quit claim to said John Finley and Samuel Duncan the said annuity or yearly rent of $50 before mentioned, and also my interest in the said annuity of $50. /s/ Margaret Holvey. Wit. Hugh Fleming, James N. Riddle. Margaret Holvey appeared 5 May 1824 before Hugh Fleming, Justice of the Peace. Recorded May 5, 1824. (FHL film 1,497,873; SLC 9/29/2011)
      31-140/142: 8 May 1824, Samuel Duncan of Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, and wife Ann, to Jacob Eward of City of Pittsburgh, Co. & state afsd, for $275 paid, sell to said Jacob Eward a certain parcel of land on Grants Hill in Pitt Twp. afsd, by land of William Arthurs, land of Jacob Eward, land of Matilda Smith, and land of O'Hara's heirs & Chadwick's heirs, containing 13 acres and 127 perches, being part of a larger tract of land containing 293 acres more or less which Margaret Duncan by deed 25 March 1820 recorded in Book B2 pg.209 in Allegheny Co. granted to John Finley and said Samuel Duncan and by deed of partition between said John Finley and Samuel Duncan dated 7 April 1820 recorded in Book E2 pg.159, a part of the larger tract including the above piece was allotted to said Samuel Duncan, together with the buildings, etc., warrant title. /s/ Saml. Duncan, Ann Duncan. Wit. E. Pentland, Hannah Finley. 8 May 1824, Samuel Duncan and wife Ann appeared before E. Pentland, an Alderman of City of Pittsburgh. Recorded May 19, 1824. (FHL film 1,497,873; SLC 9/29/2011; the name was written Edward but the first "d" was crossed out)
 

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