ALLEGHENY CO. PA
LAND RECORD BOOKS 32 to 56
 

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. 32-2G, 33-2H, 34-2I 1825-1827 (FHL film 1,497,874)
      32-318/319: 11 Aug. 1825, Assigmt. & Letter of Atty. 11 Aug. 1825; that Margaret Duncan of Flemming Co. KY by her will bequeathed to Hannah Rheams late Hannah Clarke, daughter of Mary & David Clarke and grand daughter of David Duncan and said Margaret Duncan, the sum of $200 to be paid said Hannah by executor of said Margaret, and Hannah Rheams is or may be entitled to a portion of the estate of her grandfather or grandmother above mentioned, now we Solomon Rheams, husband of said Hannah, and Hannah Rheams, for $110, assigned to said Samuel Kingston the full amount of said legacy of $200, and also transfer to said Samuel Kingston all the claim, etc. of us to any part of the estate, and appoint said Samuel Kingston our attorney to ask for, etc. the same. /s/ Solomon (X) Reams, Hannah (X) Reams. Wit. Charles von Bounhorst. Wit. Charles von Bounhorst. They appeared before Charles von Bounhorst, J.P. of Allegheny Co., 13 Aug. 1825. Recorded 12 Oct. 1825. (FHL film 1,497,874; SLC 6/3/2011)
      32-404/405: Release, Alexr. Duncan et al to John White. 3 Dec. 1825, Alexander Duncan and Jane his wife of Smith Twp, Washington Co. PA, John Carothers and Nancy his wife of Brighton Twp, Beaver Co., Alexander Burns and Susan his wife of Finly Twp, Allegheny Co., all of state afsd, for $1100 paid, quit claim to John White of Allegheny Co., Findley Twp, PA, all the right etc. to all that tract of land which Thomas White late of Allegheny Co. decd. died seized of containing 293 acres more or less, situate partly in Robison Twp, Washington Co., and partly in Findley Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, adj. lands of Christian Weaver, John Strouse, James McCartney, Thomas Riggart, and others, with the appurtenances ... warrant title. /s/ Alexander Duncan, Jane Th. Duncan, John Carothers, Nancy Carothers, Alexander Burns, Susan Burns. Wit. Ulesee? Carothers, Benjamin Bubbett. All appeared 3 Dec. 1825 before Benjamin Bubbett, J.P. Washington Co. PA. Recorded 21 Dec. 1825. (FHL film 1,497,874; SLC 6/3/2011)
      32-419/420: 2 Nov. 1825, Samuel Duncan of Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, and wife Ann, to Jacob Eward of City of Pittsburgh and George Rice of Pitt Twp., Allegheny Co., for $2,300 paid, sell to said Jacob Eward and George Rice, a tract or piece of land on Grants hill in Twp. & Co. afsd, adj. line of land formerly sold by said Duncan to (blank) Allen, line between said Duncan and William B. Foster, line of land formerly sold by said Duncan to said Eward, and William Arthur's line, containing 105 acres more or less, being part of a larger tract which Margaret Duncan by deed 25 March 1820 recorded Book 2 Vol.27 pg.309 conveyed to said Samuel Duncan and John Finley as tenants in common, which by deed of partition between said Samuel Duncan and John Findley (sic) 27 April 1823 recorded Book E Vol.30 pg.159 was divided and a certain part including the above premises was allotted to said Samuel Duncan, together with the buildings, etc., warrant title. /s/ Saml. Duncan, Ann Duncan. Wit. William Arthurs, William Smith. 2 Nov. 1825, Samuel Duncan and wife Ann appeared before William Arthurs, Justice of the Peace. Recorded 31 Dec. 1825. (FHL film 1,497,874; SLC 9/29/2011)

      34-311: Articles of Agreement between John Wilkins Junr of Allegheny Co. PA and Nicholas Herbemont of county & state afsd; First: the said John Wilkins for consideration hereafter mentioned, agrees with said Nicholas Herbemont that he Nicholas Herbemont shall on or before 1st August next settle and improve a certain tract of land on the waters of Pine Creek and on the north side of said creek adj. a tract known as Thirteen Mile Spring Tract on the west, and continue his settlement and improvement for 5 years, building a house fit for habitation of man, and clearing and fencing ten acres fit for cultivation. In consideration of which, and as an encouragement to said Nicholas Herbemont, the said John Wilkins promises the said Nicholas Herbemont to convey or cause to be conveyed to said Nicholas Herbemont 200 acres of said tract of land to be divided according to quantity and quality, reserving to said Nicholas Herbemont what improvement he may make on said land, and for the said quantity of land the said John Wilkins shall at the termination of afsd period of 5 years give a deed for the same free from all incumbrances, and warrant the same to the said Nicholas Herbemont. Each of the parties binds himself in the penal sum of $1,000. 25 July 1796. /s/ Saml. Rippey for John Wilkins Junr, N. Herbemont. Wit. J.G. Heron. Statement by George Armstrong, City of Pittsburgh, being sworn before an Alderman of said city, says that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of the late J.G. Heron, 9 June 1827, before Charles von Bounhorst. (FHL film 1,497,874)
      34-312: 30 Sept. 1796, Nicholas Herbemont of Allegheny Co. PA, the within grantee, for $100 paid, sell to Andrew Duncan my interest in the land therein mentioned, he the said Andrew Duncan promises and engages to perform on his part so as to complete the improvement agreeable to the conditions herein mentioned. /s/ N. Herbemont, Andrew Duncan. Wit. J.D. Williams, Henry (X) Stofle. City of Pittsburg, Sct. John Darragh Esq., of said City being duly sworn says that the attestation to the foregoing assignment as a deponent verily believes in the hand writing of J.D. Williams now deceased. Deponent has often seen him write. /s/ John Darragh, June 14, 1827, before Mag's M. Murray, Al'd, City of Pittsb'g. Recorded 12 June 1827. (FHL film 1,497,874; SLC 9/29/2011; transcription by Dean D. Duncan)

   Deeds, v. 35-2K, 36-2L, 37-2M 1827-1828 (FHL film 1,497,875; SLC 9/29/2011)
      35-335/337: 26 Dec. 1827, Jane Duncan of City of Pittsburgh, PA, widow, to William McKnight of same, merchant, for $9,000 paid, sell to said William McKnight the two following lots of ground, to wit, all that lot or piece of ground in City of Pittsburgh No.29, bounded by Allegheny River, Lot No.30, Penn Street, and Lot No.28, being the same lot which John Penn Junr. and John Penn by deed 28 Dec. 1784 conveyed to David Zeiglor who conveyed 10 April 1788 to James Bryson who with wife by deed 6 July 1805 conveyed to George Wallace who with wife 23 June 1806 conveyed to Samuel Roberts which by process issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny Co. against said Samuel Roberts was by deed poll of Morgan Neville Esq. Sheriff of said Co. 16 Aug. 1822 conveyed to said Jane Duncan; also that other lot of ground in aforesaid city of Pittsburgh, Lot No.30, bounded by Allegheny River, Pitt Street, Penn Street, and lot No.25, being the same lot which James Gamble by deed 29 July 1795 conveyed to Alexander Scott which Alex Scott and wife 17 March 1796 conveyed to William Kidd and which William Dowes and Mary his wife 20 April 1802 conveyed to Thomas Forrce, she the said Mary being the legal heir of said William Kidd, and which the said Thomas Forrce on 20 Feb. 1804 conveyed to Samuel Roberts which by virtue of process issued as aforesaid was by deed poll from Morgan Neville Esquire Sheriff conveyed together with afsd Lot No.29 by deed to said Jane Duncan, together with buildings, etc., warrant title. /s/ Jane Duncan. Wit. M.B. Lowrie. Jane Duncan appeared 28 Dec. 1827 before Matthew B. Lowrie, an Alderman in City of Pittsburg. Recorded 1 Jany. 1828. (FHL film 1,497,875; SLC 9/29/2011)

      36-361/362: 25 Jan. 1828, William Wilkins, Daniel Speers and John Duncan, trustees of John McCombs, to John McCombs of City of Pittsburgh, PA, for $1 paid, sell to said John McCombs the piece or parcel of ground, part of lot No.317 in City of Pittsburg, adj. other part of Lot No.317, Wood Street, and Third Street, being part of the premises conveyed to parties of first part by deed of trust from said John McComb and wife 4 Oct. 1819, and being so much of said premises as were not embraced in the Articles of Agreement entered into on 15 May 21 between the parties of the first part and Robert Patterson and Jonathan H. Lambdin, together with buildings, etc., warrant title. /s/ Wm. Wilkins, Daniel Speers, witness M.B. Lourie, /s/ John Duncan, witness A. Caldwell. John Duncan appeared 28 Jan. 1828 before Jno. W. Fanch?, JP for Washington Co. William Wilkins and Daniel Speers appered 30 Jan. 1828 before M.B. Lourie, Alderman of City of Pittsburgh. Recorded 13 June 1828. (FHL film 1,497,875; SLC 9/29/2011)

      37-150/151: 26 June 1826, William Blair, Treasurer of Allegheny Co. PA, that a tract of land containing 700 acres adj. lands of J. Jones and D. Ferguson in Cunningham's District in Deer Township in Allegheny Co., surveyed to Thomas Duncan or returned in his name as the reputed owner, has been rated and assessed with divers taxes, County taxes for 1823 and 1824 $8.40, road taxes for 1823 and 1824 $14, which remain due and unpaid, and the Treasurer pursuant to provisions and in the manner directed by act ... selling unseated lands for taxes ... [after notice to the reported warrantee, and notice in the newspaper etc.] public sale, sold to John Anderson for $60, he being the highest and best bidder; Now William Blair Treasurer for $26.27-1/2 paid me and $33.72-1/2 secured to be paid, sell to said John Anderson all that described tract of land. /s/ W. Blair, Treasurer of Allegheny Co. Wit. M. Stewart, S. Engles. Ack. at a Court of Common Pleas ? November 1828. (FHL film 1,497,875; SLC 9/29/2011; indexed as recorded Sept. 10, 1828)
      37-306/308: 4 Dec. 1827, William Wilkins, Daniel Speers and John Duncan, Trustees of John McCombs, to Henry Holdship, for $5,000 paid, sell to said Henry Holdship the piece of ground with a three story brick house erected thereon at the corner of Wood and Third Streets in City of Pittsburgh, adj. line of Lot No.318, on Wood Street, the frame house, with the full and exclusive right of the stair case belonging to the said brick house, being part of Lot No.317, subject to an annual ground rent payable to Representatives of John Ferree decd. of $50 and reserving to the parties of the first part the use of the alley from Third Street about 3 feet wide from Third Street along lot No.318 to the ground on which the frame building stands, being the same premises conveyed to parties of first part by deed of trust from John McCombs and wife 4 Oct. 1819, which parties of first part by Articles of Agreement 15 May 1821 agreed to convey to Robert Patterson and Ina H. Laurbdin which was levied on by two judgements against said Patterson & Laurbdin and conveyed by two deeds from William L. Leeky Esq. Sheriff to said Henry Holdship, together with buildings, improvements, etc., warrant title. /s/ William Wilkins, Daniel Speers, John Duncan. Wit. M.B. Lowrie for Wm. Wilkins & Daniel Speers, O. Colwell for John Duncan. Receipt for $5,000, same signers and witnesses. William Wilkins and Daniel Speers appeared before M.B. Lowrie, Alderman of City of Pittsburg, 30 Jan. 1828. Recorded 3 Nov. 1828. John Duncan appeared before JP of Washington Co. 28 Jan. 1828. Recorded 3 Nov. 1828. (FHL film 1,497,875; SLC 9/29/2011)
      37-326/329: 13 Aug. 1828, Thomas Cooper, Stephen Remington, James Verner?, Standish Peppard, James Duncan, Thomas Robinson, Jesse Burbbagge, Nathaniel Homles, and James Walker, Trustees of the Methodist burying ground in the vicinity of Pittsburgh; that James Ross Harmer, Denny Demus, S. Scully and James R. Butler, executors of will of James O'Hara late of City of Pittsburgh, decd, by deed 9 June 1823 conveyed to Thomas Cooper, S. Remington, N. Holmes, G. Scott, James Verner, W. Fitzsimmons, J. Morrison & Henry Holdship, trustees of the said burying ground, a lot of ground containing one acre, adj. the Catholic ground on Liberty Street extended in Pitt Twp, to them the said Thomas Cooper, C.K. Page, S. Remington, N. Holmes, G. Scott, James Verner, William Fitzsimmons, J. Morrison and Henry Holdship, in trust for the Methodist Burying Ground Articles of Compact and Constitution, rec. Allegheny Co. Book S2 Vol.30 pg.294, and by deed recorded Book E2 Vol.30 pg.292; that by act 8 March 1828, the Methodist Congregation of City of Pittsburgh was incorporated as Methodist Church, affairs managed by 9 trustees, the male members of the Methodist Congregation want to place the lot of ground in the hands of the Trustees, on 4 Aug. 1828 at a meeting held at the New Methodist Episcopal Church they resolved to transfer the trust to the new trustees ... the [present] trustees Thomas Cooper, Stephen Remington, James Verner, Standish Peppard, James Duncan, Thomas Robinson, Jesse Burbbagge, Nathaniel Holmes and James Walkers, for $1 paid by said Thomas Salters, Patrick Leonard, Edward Moor, Thomas Robinson, Joseph Tabor, Adam Baker, Stephen Remington, Andrew Applegate and John Bayard, Trustees ... the parcel of ground. /s/ James Duncan, Thomas Robisson, Jesse Burbbagge, Nathl. Holmes, Thomas Cooper, S. Remington, James Verner, Standish Peppard. They appeared 13 Aug. 1828 before John Patterson, J.P. Recorded 12 Nov. 1828. (FHL film 1,497,875; SLC 9/29/2011)

   Deeds, v. 38-2N, 39-2O, 40-2P (p.1-501) 1828-1831 (FHL film 1,497,876; SLC 9/29/2011)
      38-560/561: 10 July 1825, Samuel Duncan and wife Nancy Duncan to William Smith and Matilda Smith wife of said William Smith and daughter of the grantors, all Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, for $210 paid, sell to said William Smith and wife Matilda Smith the tract or piece of land in Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co., beg. at a post in Rutherford's line, by land of Mer?. Herron, by land of William Allen, by land of William B. Foster, by land of P. Rutherford, containing 5 acres 22 perches, the greater part of the tract being granted by deed of gift from Margaret Duncan, mother of Samuel Duncan to Nancy Duncan, wife of said Samuel Duncan, dated 1823 recorded in City of Pittsburgh, the remainder being a small piece of ground adj. the deed of gift afsd reserved by Samuel Duncan, the title of which also derived from the said Margaret Duncan to the said Samuel Duncan, son of the said Margaret Duncan, by her will recorded, long since deceased, together with buildings, etc., warrant title. /s/ Samuel Duncan, Ann Duncan. Wit. James Nutts, Samuel Duncan Jr. Samuel Duncan and wife Nancy Duncan appeared before Joshua Woolffret, Justice of the Peace of Butler Co., 22 May 1828. Recorded 22 Aug. 1829. (MAD: Next deed, pg.561, 30 June 1829, William Smith of Pitt Twp., Allegheny Co. PA, and wife Matilda to James Patterson, not copied) (FHL film 1,497,876; SLC 9/29/2011)

      39-97/98: 20 Feb. 1829, Henry Albright of Village of Nazareth in Northampton Co. PA, gunsmith, and wife Barbara, to John Duncan of Point Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, for $250 paid, sell to said John Duncan a tract of land on the north side of the Allegheny River on the waters of Pine Creek and Gurleys run in the east part of District No.3 in Allegheny Co., adj. Lot No.84, Lot No.82, and Lot No.77, containing 100 acres, being the tract which became in the lifetime of Bernard Hubley lawfully vested in said Bernard Hubley who made his will where he appointed Anna Maria Hubley and Jacob Hubley to be executors, the will proved in the Lancaster Register's Office, and Anna Maria Hubley "(alias Hubelie)" and Jacob Hubley by deed 25 Aug. 1806? (dark) granted to Henry Albright, the grantor hereof, recorded at Pittsburg, Allegheny Co., Book O pg.113&114, together with buildings, etc., the southern moiety or half part of the tract of land No.83 hereby granted to said John Duncan. /s/ (no signatures shown) Wit. Joseph Sevashompte?, Rogoner Jefroeygough? Receipt signed by Henry Albright, wit. Joseph Swainshouzer. Henry Albright and wife Barbara appeared 20 Feb. 1829 before Joseph Swanshouze?, Justice of Peace, Northampton Co. Recorded 4 Nov. 1829. (FHL film 1,497,876; SLC 9/29/2011)

   Deeds, v. 40-2P (p.500-end), 41-2Q, 42-2R 1831-1832 (FHL film 1,497,877; SLC 9/29/2011)
      41-495/496: Agreement, 24 Nov. 1829, between George Duncan and wife Hannah Duncan living in Beaver Co. PA, and Samuel Glass of Allegheny Co. PA; that George and Hannah sell all their interest to the real and personal estate of Wm. Stewart late of Robinson Twp, decd, to the said Samuel Glass for $500 to be paid, $100, $150 on 1st May next, the remainder from 1st May next, for which consideration the said George Duncan and Hannah Duncan bind themselves for $1,000. /s/ George Duncan, Hannah Duncan, Saml. Glass. Wit. Alexr. Phillips, William Stewart. George Dunken and wife Hannah appeared 20 Oct. 1830 before David Boice, Justice of Peace in Beaver Co. Receipt $100 by Geo. Duncan 24 Nov. 1829, wit. Alexr. Phillips. Receipt $150 by George Duncan 30 March 1830, wit. Alexr. Phillips. Receipt $106 by George Duncan 31 March 1830, wit. Alexr. Phillips. Receipt $62.18 by George Duncan 20 Oct. 1830. Receipt $72.82 by George Duncan 19 March 1831, being in full. Recorded Nov. 30, 1831. (FHL film 1,497,877; SLC 9/29/2011)

   Deeds, v. 43-2S, 44-2T, 45-2V 1832-1834 (FHL film 1,497,878; SLC 9/29/2011)
      43-208/209: 1 July 1831, Bond of Eliza Duncan late of City of Pittsburgh, PA, single woman, John S. Riddle of City of Philadelphia, merchant, and wife Sarah Jane Riddle, Ross Wilkins of city of Pittsburgh, counsellor at law and wife Maria Wilkins, are bound to John McKee and Doctor Joseph P. Gazzam of Pittsburg, executors of will of Jane Duncan decd, for $2,000; that the afsd Mrs. Jane Duncan late of City of Pittsburgh, widow, made her will dated (blank) April 1829 and directed among other things, that Third, I give to my daughter Eliza Duncan the sum of $8,000, ... my executors to have safely invested for her use ... interest paid semi annually as long as she remains unmarried and secured in case of her marriage for her use ..., in the event of the death of my said daughter Eliza without heirs the afsd sum of $8000 be given in equal shares to the surviving children of Ross and Maria Wilkins and John S. and Sarah Jane Riddle, and the said Eliza Duncan has requested the executor of Jane Duncan decd to advance to her $1,000 and the said Ross Wilkins and John S. Riddle have joined in the request, and the said Maria Wilkins and Sarah Jane Riddle have likewise joined in the request, ... and the executors have agreed to advance to the said Eliza Duncan the $1,000; now the condition of the above obligation is such that said Eliza Duncan, John S. Riddle and wife Sarah Jane Riddle, Ross Wilkins and wife Maria, indemnify the said John McKee and Joseph P. Gazzam from liability by reason of the payment ... /s/ Eliza Duncan, Jno. S. Riddle, Sarah Jane Riddle. Sealed and delivered by E. Duncan and Jno. S. Riddle in presence of Jno. Binns, Thomas P. Stanton. Wit. to signing of Sarah Jane Riddle, John Binns, B. Wilcocks. 8 July 1831, Sarah Jane Riddle the wife of Jno. S. Riddle ack. before Jno. Buins, Alderman of City of Philadelphia. 1 July 1831, Jno. S. Riddle and Eliza Duncan ack. before John Buins, Alderman of City of Philadelphia. Recorded June 25, 1832. (FHL film 1,497,878; SLC 9/29/2011)
      43-210: 22 May 1832, Bond of Ross Wilkins and Robert T. Stewart of City of Pittsburgh, PA, to John McKee and Joseph P. Gazzam executors of will of Jane Duncan late of said city deceased, for $1500; that Ross Wilkins and wife Maria formerly Maria Duncan are per will of said Jane Duncan decd. entitled to certain sums of money, and the executors at the request of said Ross Wilkins have paid him $1300 on account for uses specified in the will of said Jane Duncan decd, If the said Ross Wilkins and Robert T. Stewart shall indemnify the said John McKee and Joseph P. Gazzam, executors, for having paid to said Ross Wilkins $1300, this obligation to be void. /s/ Ross Wilkins, R.T. Stewart. Wit. Wm. Leckey Jr., Joseph L. Wylie. 25 June 1832, William Lecky Jr. appeared before Robert Christy, Alderman of City of Pittsburg, that he saw Ross Wilkins sign his name. Recorded June 25, 1832. (FHL film 1,497,878; SLC 9/29/2011)

      45-202/204: 6 May 1833, Collins Stevenson Esq. of Wilmington, Delaware, attorney at law, of first part, Eliza Duncan of City of Philadelphia single woman of second part, and John S. Riddle merchant of City of Philadelphia of third part; whereas a marriage is intended between said Collins Stevenson and Eliza Duncan, and Eliza is possessed of certain property, more particularly $8000 bequeathed to her by the will of her decd. mother Jane Duncan, and it has been agreed to settle the estate of Eliza Duncan with the consent of Collin Stevenson; Now Eliza Duncan in consideration of the intended marriage and $1 paid by John S. Riddle, transfer to said John S. Riddle all the estate of said Eliza Duncan real and personal and mixed whatsoever to the said John S. Riddle in trust, he to pay the rents etc. to the said Eliza Duncan while sole and after her marriage shall pay the same to Eliza Duncan during her coverture, and if Eliza Duncan shall survive her intended husband then John S. Riddle shall convey the real and personal estate to said Eliza Duncan, and if Eliza Duncan shall not survive her intended husband, then John S. Riddle shall convey the said real and personal estate to the child or children of said Collin Stevenson and Eliza his wife in equal proportion, but in default of children, then convey the real and personal estate to whomever Eliza Duncan named in her will, or to whoever would be entitled if she died intestate. /s/ Collin Stevenson, Eliza Duncan, Jno. S. Riddle. Wit. John Beans, Paul Rielly for Jno. S. Riddle; Margaret Higgins, Richd. H. Bayard for Collin Stevenson and Eliza Duncan. 6 May 1833, Collins Stevens and Eliza Duncan appeared before Richard H. Bayard, Mayor of City of Wilmington; 6 May 1833, John S. Riddle appeared before John Binns, Alderman of City of Philadelphia. Recorded July 30, 1833. (MAD: Wilmington, New Castle Co. DE) (FHL film 1,497,878; SLC 9/29/2011)
      45-268: 4 May 1820, Samuel Duncan and wife Nancy, and John Finley and wife Hannah, all of Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co. PA "(the said Samuel & Hannah being children and heirs of David Duncan late of the said County deceased)" to Jonas Roup of same place, for $223 paid, sell to said Jonas Roup a tract or piece of land in Pitt Twp, by land formerly of Major Smallman now James O'Hara's heirs, by land formerly George Croghans now Samuel Ewalt, by land formerly in dispute between Crogran and Serbe? now the heirs of Winebiddle, by land of Alexr McGregor, by Rayald's land, by land late of Edward Smith now Henry Fultons, by land patented to Jacob Negley & Margaret Duncan, containing 223 acres, being part of a larger tract surveyed for Joseph Irwin 26 Oct. 1769 per Order No.1763 dated 3 April 1769 which afterwards by diverse conveyances became vested in said David Duncan, and on 20 Aug. 1787 patent was granted to Ephraim Blaine for same tract, and afterward by a decision of Court of Common Pleas the same was adjudged to said David Duncan, together with the buildings, etc., warrant title. /s/ Samuel Duncan, Ann Duncan, Jno. Finley, Hannah Finley. Wit. M.B. Lowrie, L. Stewart. 28 Jan. 1830, Samuel Duncan and wife Nancy and John Finley and wife Hannah appeared before M.B. Lowrie, Alderman of City of Pittsburgh. Recorded Sept. 4, 1833. (FHL film 1,497,878; SLC 9/29/2011)

   Deeds, v. 46-2W, 47-2X, 48-2Y 1833-1835 (FHL film 1,497,879; SLC 9/29/2011)
      46-612: 17 Dec. 1832, William Duncan Esq. of Deer Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, and wife Mary, to John Donnell, M.D., of same, for $437.50 paid, sell four lots in town of Charlestown, Nos. 1,2,3 & 4, in Deer Twp, Allegheny Co., on the Pittsburgh and Butler turnpike road about 16 miles for Pittsburgh, being on the east side of the road, containing one acre, being part of a larger tract in Cunningham's District of Depreciation land, District No.195, granted to Joseph Deans and said Deane to Thomas Parkill and said Parkill by legacy to James Moore and said Moore to Thomas Baker and said Baker by two separate deeds, one to said Duncan June 24, 1825, for 40 perches and the other deed to Thomas Gibson 19 Jan. 1827 containing 120 perches and said Thomas Gibson by deed 30 May 1827 to William Duncan Esq., together with buildings, etc., warrant title. /s/ Wm. Duncan, Mary Duncan. Wit. Theo. Gibson. Receipt /s/ Wm. Duncan, wit. Thos. Gibson. William Duncan and wife Mary appeared 17 Dec. 1832 before Thos. Gibson. Recorded March 30, 1835. (FHL film 1,497,879; SLC 9/29/2011)

      47-226/227: "Guardian of the minor children of Thomas Duncan dec'd to Charles Cunliffe." 31 July 1834, W.H. Lowrie Esqr. and Hannah Duncan legally appointed by orphans court of Allegheny Co., guardians of Agnes Duncan, Robert Duncan and Mary Duncan, minor children of Thomas Duncan late of said county decd who died intestate, to Charles Cunliffe farmer of Pitt Twp; that by conveyances the said Thomas Duncan became seized of certain real estate, a certain lot or piece of ground in St.Clair Twp. adj. town of Birmingham, beg. line of Sydneyville at SE corner of town of Birmingham, containing 2 acres; and 10 lots in town of Birmingham marked as Lots 7,8,9,16,17,18,26,34,42 & 48, on Carson Street or Ormsby streets, Bingham Street, Sydneyville; also a piece of ground in St.Clair Twp. adj. first above lot containing 94 perches of land; also lot contiguous to town of Birmingham in St.Clair Twp. adj. south end of Lot 54 in Birmingham, Denman Street, and adj. lot 89, ...; part of lot 359 in City of Pittsburgh beg. on Diamond Alley corner Lot No.358 subject to ground rent payable to James Glover; and being seized, died leaving the above minor children, and at Orphans court at City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA, the said W.H. Lowrie Esq. and Hannah Duncan were appointed guardians of the minor children who did not have enough personal estate for maintainance and education, the court on 15 May 1834 upon petition ordered public sale of the lots and parcels of ground; on 31 May 1834 at public sale; Now the said W.H. Lowrie Esqr. and Hannah Duncan for $1 for each lot or parcel of ground paid by said Charles Cunliffe, sell to said Charles Cunliffe all the above lots and parcels of ground and all the interest of said Thomas Duncan in his lifetime, subject nevertheless to a mortgage dated 24 Oct. 1818 given by Thomas Duncan to Robert Cunliffe for $7,850. /s/ Hannah Duncan, W.H. Lowrie. Wit. M.B. Lowrie. 5 Aug. 1834, Walter H. Lowrie and Hannah Duncan appeared before M.B. Lowrie, an alderman in City of Pittsburgh. (FHL film 1,497,879; SLC 9/29/2011)
      47-429/430: 27 Nov. 1834, Charles Cunliff of Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, to Hannah Duncan of town of Birmingham, Allegheny Co. PA, sister of said Charles Cunliff, for circumstances hereinafter mentioned and $1 paid, sell to said Hannah Duncan 6 lots in town of Birmingham, Nos. 9, 18, 26, 34, 42 & 48, and also a lot or piece of ground in St.Clair Twp. adj. town of Birmingham, beg. on west line of Sidneyville at southeast corner of town of Birmingham, containing 2 acres, and also lot or piece of ground in St.Clair twp beg. at southeast corner of said last described lot, then the west line of Sidneyville, containing 94 perches, which were by will of Robert Cunliffe father of parties hereto, devised to said Hannah Duncan but legal title not being vested in said Robert Cunliffe but in the heirs of Thomas Duncan decd of whom said Hannah is the widow, subject to mortgage in favor of said Robert Cunliffe decd. for sum of money exceeding the whole value of the real estate, upon petition of the guardians of the heirs of said Thomas Duncan, ordered by Orphans Court of Allegheny Co. to be sold for the maintenance and education of said heirs, and was sold accordingly to Charles Cunliff, exec. of last will of Robert Cunliff, conveyed to him 31 July 1834 by deed recorded Vol.47 pg.226&c and the said property is now per meaning of will conveyed to said Hannah Duncan, together with all buildings, etc., warrant title. /s/ Charles Cunliff. Wit. W.H. Lowrie, M.B. Lowrie. Charles Cunliffe appeared 29 Nov. 1834 before M.B. Lowrie, alderman in City of Pittsburgh. Reorded Jan. 3, 1835. (FHL film 1,497,879; SLC 9/29/2011)
      47-465/466: 1 Dec. 1827, Alexander Johnston Jr. to heirs of Andrew Duncan, for $1 paid, sell to said heirs of Duncan a tract of land in Pine Twp, Allegheny Co., containing 200 acres and 41 perches, adj. corner of Hardy Rundles land, land of said Alexander Johnston Jr., being part of a larger tract surveyed on a warrant in favor of John Woods for which patent 28 July 1827 was issued to said Alexander Johnston Jr., the part now conveyed to heirs of Duncan is the settlers portion, the said Andrew having settled the tract for a gratuity of 200 acres. The heirs of Duncan hold the land now conveyed in the same manner as their equitable interest before the patent was taken out, that is, in conformity with the will of Andrew Duncan now recorded in said county, together with buildings etc., warrant title. /s/ Alexander Johnston Jr. Wit. John Darragh. Alexander Johnston Jr. appeared 5 Dec. 1827 before John Darragh, Justice of the Peace of Allegheny Co. Recorded Jan. 2, 1835. (FHL film 1,497,879; SLC 9/29/2011)
      47-466/467: 25 Dec. 1834, William Simpson of Cranberry Twp, Butler Co. PA, Esq., and wife Sarah, to Ebenezer H. Duncan of Pine Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, farmer, for $1 paid, sell to said Ebenezer H. "Denny" their interest in land in Pine Twp., Allegheny Co., adj. corner of Hardy Rundles land, land of Sall? Simpson, containing 150 acres, being part of a larger tract surveyed on a warrant in favor of John Woods dated Feb. 10, 1794, and the right of said Woods and also of Nicholas Hubernaut the actual settlers on said tract by virtue of sundry conveyances and sheriff's deed became vested in Alexander Johnson Jr. by patent 8 July 1827 enrolled in Patent Book H vol.24 pg.489, and Alexander Johnston Jr. conveyed same by deed Dec. 1, 1827, to heirs of Andrew Duncan for 200 acres, the actual settlers part of said tract of land and by will of Andrew Duncan the said 200 acres became vested in said Ebenezer Duncan and Sarah Duncan now Sarah Simpson, his children, as tenants in common, together with buildings, etc. /s/ William Simpson, Sarah Simpson. Wit. Thos. Gibson, James Gibson. William Simpson and wife Sarah appeared 24 Dec. 1834 before Thos. Gibson, Justice of Peace in Allegheny Co. PA. Recorded Jan. 21, 1835. (FHL film 1,497,879; SLC 9/29/2011)

      48-31/32: 26 March 1835, Brintnal Robbins of Hempfield Twp, Westmoreland Co. PA, and wife Mary, to Thomas Duncan of Wilkins Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, for $8 paid, have granted to said Thomas Duncan a certain lot or piece of land in Wilkins Twp afsd, on the line of land now belonging to Vurner, by lot owned by Othniel Speer, by ground reserved for a street, by another lot of said Othniel Speer, containing 88 square perches, and also the undivided 2/5 of the land lying between the said street and the Allegheny River, to be held by Thomas Duncan for the same uses and with the same restrictions as are recited in a deed of said Brintnal Robbins and wife Mary to Thomas Salkeld dated April 7, 1811, recorded in Allegheny Co. Book T pg.370, together with buildings, etc., warrant title to the 88 perches. /s/ Brintnal Robbins, Mary (X) Robbins. Wit. William McKinney, James B. McBride. Brintnal Robbins and wife Mary appeared 26 March 1835 before William McKinney, Justice of Peace of Westmoreland Co. Recorded March 31, 1835. (FHL film 1,497,879; SLC 9/29/2011)
      48-199/200: 28 May 1831, Alexander Johnston Esq. of City of Pittsburgh, PA, to Ebenezer Duncan of Pine Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, for $150 paid, sell to said Ebenezer Duncan a certain tract or lot of land in Pine Twp. by land warranted in name of George Woods, by land of which this is a part, by land warranted in name of James Miller, by land of which this is a part, formerly conveyed to Andrew Duncan as the settler of said tract, containing 50 acres 65 perches, being part of a tract surveyed per warrant dated 10 Feb. 1794 granted to Jno. Woods and the right of said John Woods & Nicholas Herbemont the actual settler in said tract by conveyances and a sheriff's deed became vested in said Alexander Johnston Esq. by patent dated 8 July 1829 enrolled in patent book H Vol.24 pg.489, together with buildings, etc., warrant title. /s/ Alex Johnston Jr. Wit. R. Hilands, Jas. Adams Jr. Alexander Johnston Esq. appeared 28 May 1831 before R. Hilands, J.P. of Allegheny Co. Recorded June 26, 1835. (FHL film 1,497,879; SLC 9/29/2011)
      48-200/201: 25 Dec. 1834, Ebenezer Duncan of Pine Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, to William Simpson of Cranberry Twp, Butler Co. PA, Esq., for $1, sell to said William Simpson two lots of ground in Pine Twp, by land of said Duncan, by land of Alexander Arbuthnot, by land of which this is a part, by land of William McKinney, containing 50 acres more or less, it being part of a larger tract in Pine Twp. that Alexander Johnston Jr. by deed Dec. 1, 1827, to heirs of Andrew Duncan decd. for 200 acres, the actual settlers part of said larger tract which by will of said Andrew Duncan decd. became vested in Ebenezer Duncan one of the parties to this, and in Sarah Duncan now Sarah Simpson, his children, as tenants in common. The other lot by the above land, by lands of William McKinney, by lands of Joseph Stork?, by lands of Alexander Arbuthnot, containing 50 acres more or less, being part of a larger tract of land surveyed on a warrant in favor of John Woods, dated Feb. 10, 1794 and right of the said Woods and also of Nicholas Heberment the actual settler on said tract, by ... sheriff deed became vested in Alexander Johnston Jr. by patent dated 8 July 1827, enrolled in Patent Book H Vol.24 pg.489, together with buildings, etc., the above two lots of ground containing 100 acres, warrant title. /s/ Ebenezer Duncan. Wit. Thos. Gibson, James Gibson. Ebenezer Duncan appeared 25 Dec. 1834 before Thos. Gibson, Justice of the Peace for Allegheny Co. Recorded June 26, 1835. (FHL film 1,497,879; SLC 9/29/2011)
      48-470/471: 25 Aug. 1835, W.W. Fetterman and wife Sarah to Jackson Duncan and Robert Duncan, all of City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA, for $500 paid, sell to said Jackson Duncan and Robert Duncan a tract or piece of land in Pine Twp., Allegheny Co. PA, by lands of Felix Negley, by lands of H. Moon? (Moore?), by lands of J. Cubbager, by lands of said Fetterman, containing 150 acres and 69 perches, being part of a larger tract which was held by Cornelius McAnley under his actual settlement made in 1801 and which said Cornelius McAnley and wife by deed recorded Book C, pg.528, conveyed to said W.W. Fetterman, which was granted by patent to one James McElwaine who by his release on the back of said patent dated 7 May 1835 conveyed same to said W.W. Fetterman, together with buildings, etc., warrant title. /s/ W.W. Fetterman, Sarah B. Fetterman. Wit. Robt. Christy. W.W. Fetterman and wife Sarah appeared 25 Aug. 1835 before Robt. Christy, Alderman of City of Pittsburgh. Recorded Nov. 9, 1835. (FHL film 1,497,879; SLC 9/29/2011)

   Deeds, v. 49-2Z, 50-3A, 51-3B 1835-1837 (FHL film 1,497,880; SLC 9/29/2011)
      49-317/318: 4 April 1821, Isaac Holvey of Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, and Margaret his wife, late Margaret Duncan, one of the heirs at law of David Duncan decd, to Jonas Roup of same Twp., for $265 paid, sell to said Jonas Roup all the right, title, etc. of the said Isaac and Margaret or either of them to a tract of land in Pitt Twp. adj. Fulton's heirs, lands of David Jakin, lands of Conrad Winebiddle, John Ewalt, lands of James O'Hara's heirs, William B. Foster, lands of Samuel Duncan, supposed to contain 273 acres, being the same tract which executors of the late David Duncan contracted by Articles of Agreement to sell and convey to the said Jonas Roup but no deed having been made by said executors who are now deceased, there being a balance of purchase money remaining of which parties of the first part [MAD: Isaac and Margaret Holvey] are entitled to $265 as their distributive share, together with buildings, etc., warrant title. /s/ Isaac Holvey, Margaret D. Holvey. Wit. W. Forward, M.B. Lowrie. Isaac "Holly" and wife Margaret appeared 5 April 1821 before Mathew B. Lowrie, Alderman of City of Pittsburgh. Recorded Nov. 17, 1835. (FHL film 1,497,880; SLC 9/29/2011)

      50-118: 20 Jan. 1836, Mary Cunliffe to Hanna Duncan, both of Birmingham, Allegheny Co. PA, for $200 paid, sell to said Hanna Duncan a piece of ground in Birmingham, Allegheny Co., being part of Lot No.7, on Bingham Street at the line between Sydneyville and Birmingham, ... being on the south side of Bingham Street, together with buildings, etc., warrant title. /s/ Mary Cunliff. Wit. M.B. Lowrie. Mary Cunliff appeared 2 Feb. 1830 before M.B. Lowrie, Alderman of City of Pittsburgh. Recorded Feb. 3, 1836. (FHL film 1,497,880; SLC 9/29/2011)

      51-27/28: "John Duncan to Andrew Duncan & Wm. Finnely" 24 June 1814, John Duncan of one part and Mathew Duncan and William Finnely of the other part, that John Duncan for $600 paid, sell house and lot in McKeesport which is bounded on and fronting Fourth Street, adj. No.202, Papa Alley, Lot No.204?, and numbered Lot No.201, which lot was conveyed to John Shearer Esqr. by deed 24 Dec. 1795, who conveyed to John Duncan by deed 19 Oct. 1804 recorded Book N pg.149 &c, and said John Duncan doth make over all his right, etc. to the said Mathew Duncan and William Finnely. /s/ Jno. Duncan. Wit. William Moulder, Joseph Duncan. John Duncan appeared?? June 1814 before William Moulder, Judge of the Common Pleas Court of Philadelphia Co. Recorded 15 April 1836. (FHL film 1,497,880; SLC 9/29/2011)
      51-28/29: "Mathew Duncans Extrs to William Stephenson" 18 Feb. 1836, William M. Wilson? acting executor of will of Mathew Duncan late of Green Twp, Franklin Co. PA, decd, to William Stevenson of City of Pittsburgh, PA, that said William McKissan? exec. for $25 paid by said William Stevenson, sell to said William Stephenson a house and lot in McKeesport on Papa Alley, adj. lot No.200, and is numbered 201, which was conveyed by John McKee and wife Sally to John Shearer by deed 24? Dec. 1795 recorded in Book E pg.418 who by deed 19 Oct. 1804 &c recorded in Book N pg.149 conveyed to John Duncan who by deed 24 June 1814 in Book B3 Vol.51 pg.27 &c conveyed to Mathew Duncan the decd afsd and William Finnely, which lot the said William McKession exec. by virtue of the will of said Mathew Duncan decd. dated 21 Nov. 1832 appointing Dr. Samuel Culbertsen who declined and William McKissan Esqr executors and directing them to sell his real estate, ... convey to said William Stevenson together with buildings, etc., warrant title. /s/ William McKissan, wit. D.S. Scully, J.S. Caskey. William McKissan appeared 18 Feb. 1836 before D.S. Scully, an alderman for City of Pittsburgh. Recorded 15 April 1836. (FHL film 1,497,880; SLC 9/29/2011)

   Deeds, v. 52-3C, 53-3D, 54-3E 1836-1838 (FHL film 1,497,881; SLC 9/29/2011)
      52-59/60: 14 March 1836, Hannah Duncan of Borough of Birmingham, Allegheny Co. PA, to James McKee, Thomas McKee and Samuel McKee of county & state afsd, for $4,000 paid, sell to said James McKee, Thomas McKee and Saml. McKee a certain lot or piece of ground adj. the Borough of Birmingham in St.Clair Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, beg. south of the southwest corner of Carson and Denman Streets in Borough of Birmingham at the corner of a 20-foot alley which the said Hannah Duncan is immediately to open and keep open forever for public use from Denman Street east, back of and on a range with Lots No.48, 42, 34 and 26, to Ormsby street, said Alley to be called Duncan Alley, and a township road leading from the south end of Denman Street to the foot of Coal Hill; then ... to an alley 25 feet wide and running east between the said lot ... which the said Hannah Duncan is also to throw open immediately and forever leave open for public use, then ... to opposite the south end of Ormsby Street ...; being part of a lot of ground which Charles Curnliffe amongst other lots by deed 27 Nov. 1834 recorded 3 Jan. 1835 in Book X2 Vol.47 pg.429&c., together with buildings, etc., warrant title. /s/ Hannah Duncan. Wit. R.A. Bausman, Jacob Doolittle. Hannah Duncan appeared 14 March 1836 before R.A. Bausman, Justice of the Peace of Allegheny Co. (FHL film 1,497,881; SLC 9/29/2011)

      53-304/305: 29 Sept. 1836, William B. Foster, admin. &c of Thomas Duncan late of City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA decd, to Andrew Fleming of same city, county & state, that William B. Foster admin. for $5,615 paid, sell to said Andrew Fleming the interest of Thomas Duncan late of City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA, deceased, to a lot in City of Pittsburgh, on the corner of Sixth and Grant Streets, being part of lots Nos. 461 and 462, which interest the said William B. Foster at an Orphans Court held at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. on 1 July 1836, having filed his bond, petitioned the court that he might have leave to sell for the payment of the debts of said Thomas Duncan decd, Court ordered the petition be granted and said William B. Foster have leave to make sale of the property on first Monday of August then next, and said William B. Foster on 20 Sept. 1836 returned his proceedings to court that the sale was made on first Monday of Sept. 1836 after due notice, the property was struck down to said Andrew Fleming, he being the highest and best bidder, the court ordered the sale be confirmed and said William B. Foster should execute a deed to said Andrew Fleming, together with all improvements, etc., this a deed to Andrew Fleming, warrant title. /s/ Wm. B. Foster. Wit. S. Pentland. William B. Foster appeared 17 Oct. 1836 before W.E. Eurs, alderman of City of Pittsburgh. Recorded 6 May 1837. (FHL film 1,497,881; SLC 9/29/2011)

      54-34/35: 22 June 1836, Hanna Duncan to John McKee, Rhyneharat Autis Bausman, Thomas McKee, Jacob Doolittle and John McGraw, trustees, in trust, all of the Borough of Birmingham, Allegheny Co. PA, for $200 paid, sell to John McKee, R.A. Bausman, Thomas McKee, Jacob Doolittle and John McGraw or their successors, trustees, a piece of ground in Borough of Birmingham, Allegheny Co. PA, being part of Lot No.7, on Bingham Street on the line between Sidneyville and Birmingham, ... on the south side of Bingham Street and being part of a tract containing 75 acres which John Ormsby by deed 1 Dec. 1804 recorded in Book M pg.365 conveyed to Nathaniel Bedford who 16 Jan. 1816 recorded Book M pg.479 & 480 conveyed certain parts thereof to Thomas Duncan in fee which said lot with others by order of the Orphans Court on application of Walter H. Lowrie Esq. and Hannah Duncan, guardians of Agnes Duncan, Robert Duncan and Mary Duncan, minor children of said Thomas Duncan now deceased, was by deed July 31, 1834, recorded Book X2 Vol.47 pg.226 &c conveyed to Charles Cunliffe who by deed 27 Nov. 1834 recorded Book 2J Vol.48 pg.38 conveyed to Mary Cunliffe who by deed 20 Jan. 1836 recorded Book 3A Vol.50 pg.118&c conveyed to Hannah Duncan, together with buildings, etc., in trust, to build upon the premises a house of worship for use of the regular members of the Methodist Episcopal Church who shall worship in the Borough of Birmingham, and erect all such other buildings necessary, or if a trustee die, the remaining trustees shall elect a successor trustee; warrant title. /s/ Hannah Duncan. Wit. Samuel Hare. Hannah Duncan appeared 11 July 1836 before Samuel Hare, Justice of the Peace, Allegheny Co. Recorded Jan. 25, 1837. (FHL film 1,497,881; SLC 9/29/2011)

   Deeds, v. 55-3F, 56-3G 1838-1839 (FHL film 1,497,882; SLC 9/29/2011)
      55-340/341: 25 June 1838, Hannah Duncan of Borough of Birmingham, Allegheny Co. PA, to Alexander McLeane and Agness A. his wife, late Agness A. Duncan, for love and affection and $1, convey a part of lot No.18 in the Borough of Birmingham on the southeast corner of Ormsby and Carson Streets on the turnpike road, adj. lot of Mr. Wilson Cunningham, adj. lot 18, having been conveyed to said Hannah Duncan by her brother Charles Cunliff by deed 27 Nov. 1834, recorded Book X2 Vol.47 pg.429 &c wherein the title to the same is more fully set forth, together with buildings etc., warrant title. /s/ Hannah Duncan. Wit. E. Bradford Ford, Robt. Duncan. Hannah Duncan appeared 11 July 1838 before M.B. Lowrie, an alderman in City of Pittsburgh. Recorded 11 July 1838. (FHL film 1,497,882; SLC 9/29/2011)

      56-306: 17 Nov. 1838, Charles Cunliff of Pitt Twp, Allegheny Co., PA, and wife Elizabeth, to James Cunliff of City of New Orleans, LA, for $1, convey all that lot of ground contiguous to town of Birmingham, Allegheny Co. PA, at a corner formed by south end of Lot 54 in Birmingham and by Denman Street, adj. southeast corner of Lot 89 in Town of Birmingham, Grosweror? Street, Lots 79, 70, 62 and 54, which by will of Robert Cunliffe, father of Charles and James Cunliffe, devised to said James but legal title not being vested in said Robert Cunliffe but being in the heirs of Thomas Duncan decd. subject to a mortgage of said Robert Cunliffe decd for a sum of money exceeding the value of the real estate bound by it, the legal title was upon petition of the guardians of the heirs of said Thomas Duncan ordered by the Orphans Court to be sold for the maintenance & education of the said heirs, and was sold accordingly to Charles Cunliffe, party hereto, and exec. of will of Robert Cunliffe, and conveyed to him on 31 July 1834 by deed recorded Vol.47 p.226, and said property is now per intent of will dated 24 April 1832 conveyed to said James Cunliffe, party hereto, together with buildings, etc., warrant title. /s/ Charles Cunliffe, Elizabeth Cunliffe. Wit. M.B. Lowrie. Charles Cunliffe and Elizabeth Cunliffe his wife appeared 19 Nov. 1838 before M.B. Lowrie, Alderman of City of Pittsburgh. Recorded 19 Nov. 1838. (FHL film 1,497,882; SLC 9/29/2011)
 

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