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Adams Co. PA Deeds
   Deeds, v. A-C, 1800-1807 (FHL film 20,670)
      B-83/84: 24 Oct. 1795, Mathew Duncan of town of Shawsburg, Franklin Co. PA, Merchant, and Elizabeth his wife, to Peter Ickes of Abbettstown, York Co. PA, yeoman, that John Edie Esq. then High Sheriff of York Co. PA by sheriff deed 8 Oct. 1789 sold house and lot with appurtenances on the main street in Berwick Town, York Co., No.41, for 35 pounds PA money, to Mathew Duncan, now Mathew Duncan and wife Elizabeth for 75 pounds paid by Peter Ickes, sell the above lot of ground in town of Berwick, Lot 41, together with houses. /s/ Mathw. Duncan, Eliza Duncan. Wit. Tobias Kepner, Henry (X) Eckenrode. 24 Oct. 1795, they ack. deed before Tobias Kepner, J.P. Copy compared with original, 1 Jan. 1803, James Duncan, Recorder. (FHL film 20,670)
      B-347/348: 24 July 1804, Christina Duncan, widow and relict of Seth Duncan decd, for 60 pounds paid by Mathew Duncan of Franklin Co., quit claim dower right or title to messuage or tract of land in Adams Co. PA, 117 acres more or less adj. lands of James Riddle, Joshua Russell and others. /s/ Christina Duncan. Wit. Jno. Duncan, Tobias Kepner. She ack. deed 24 July 1804 before Tobias Kepner, J.P., recorded 25 July 1804 by James Duncan, recorder. (FHL film 20,670)
   Deeds, v. D-F, 1807-1814 (FHL film 20,671)
      F-355/357: 11 April 1809, Mathew Duncan of Franklin Co. PA and wife Elizabeth to William Maxwell Esq. of Adams Co. PA, for 5,500 pounds paid, sell a plantation and tract of land in Franklin and Hamilton Bann Twp, late York now Adams County, with a grist and merchant mills and saw mill thereon erected on the waters of Marsh Creek, containing 230 acres more or less, adj. lands of now or late George Kerr, William Kerr, Samuel Boyer, formerly Revd. John Slimons now Peter Sanders, James Leeper, James Galloway, and others, with appurtenances, which Michael Klinefelter Esq., High Sheriff of York Co., by deed 21 May 1808 conveyed to Mathew Duncan, Mathew Duncan and wife Elizabeth warrant title .... /s/ Mathw. Duncan, Elizabeth Duncan. Wit. John Shryock, Geo. Taylor. Ack. 11 April 1809 before James McCalman, Franklin Co. Associate Judge. Recorded 15 Dec. 1813, by James Duncan, Recorder. (FHL film 20,671)
 

Allegheny Co. PA Deeds (SLC 6/3/2011 and 9/28/2011)
      8-185/186: 29 Feb. 1796, Conrad Stinger of Franklin Co. PA, yeoman, and Magdalena his wife, to Dewalt Keefer and Matthew Duncan of Strasburg in same, merchants; patent 3 Nov. 1788 to John Crossin of tract in Allegany Co. in 5th District of Donation lands, containing 200 acres, numbered 992, and said John Crossan (sic) 13 Dec. 1791 granted to said Conrad Stinger the above tract, now for 40 pounds paid to said Conrad Stinger and Magdalena his wife by said Dewald Keefer and Matthew Duncan, sell all the above tract lying in the 5th district of donation lands containing 200 acres, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Conrad Stinger, Magdalena Stinger. Wit. James McCalmont, William Jameson. Conrad Stingry and wife Magdalena appeared before James McCalmont of Franklin Co. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011 and 9/28/2011)
      8-186/187: 30 Dec. 1797, Dewald Keefer Esquire and Matthew Duncan of Town of Strasburg, Franklin Co. PA, late merchants, to Jonathan Hirst of county afsd, whereas there is a certain tract of land in the fifth district of Donation Lands in Allegheny Co. PA, containing 200 acres numbered 992, granted to John Crossin by patent 3 Nov. 1788 in consideration of his services in the late army of the US and by him conveyed on 13 Dec. 1791 to Conrod Stinger of Franklin Co. who together with wife Magdalene on 29 Feb. 1796 conveyed to Dewald Keefer Esqr and Matthew Duncan; now the said Dewald Keefer Esq. and Matthew Duncan for 5 shillings paid and divers other considerations, sell to Jonathan Hirst all the tract containing 200 acres, warrant title. /s/ Dewald Keefer, Matthew Duncan. Wit. Vulund Russle?, Frederic Roemer. They appeared in Franklin Co. before James Chamgers. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 6/3/2011 and 9/28/2011)
      8-188/189: 2 Jan. 1798, Jonathan Hirst of Green Twp, Franklin Co. PA, to Matthew Duncan of same, whereas there is a parcel of land in the fifth district of Donation Lands in Allegany Co. PA adj. Lot No.993, Lots 94 and 983, and Lot No.991, containing 200 acres, granted to John Crossin 3 Nov. 1788 for his service in the late Army of the US and by him the said John Crossin was conveyed on 13 Dec. 1791 to Conrod Stinger of said Franklin Co. who with his wife Magdalene deeded on 29 Feb. 1796 the same to Dewald Keefer Esq. and Matthew Duncan and the said Dewald Keefer and Matthew Duncan by deed 30 Dec. 1797 conveyed to Jonathan Hirst, now this indenture, the said Jonathan Hirst for 5 shillings paid by Matthew Duncan and divers other considerations, sell to said Matthew Duncan the above tract of land containing 200 acres, warrant title. /s/ Jonathan Hirst. Wit. Dan Henderson, Samuel Nicholson. Receipt for 5 shillings /s/ Jon Hirst, wit. Danl. Henderson, Saml. Nicholson. Jonathan Hirst appeared 20 April 1798 before James McCalmont Esq., Franklin Co. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 9/28/2011)
      8-189/190: 26 Feb. 1898, Matthew Duncan of Green Twp, Franklin Co. PA, and wife Elizabeth, to Charles Cummins of Letterkenny Twp, county & state afsd, that a parcel of land in fifth district of Donation Lands in Alleghany Co. PA, adj. Lot No.993, Lot No.94 and 983, Lot 991, containing 200 acres, granted John Crossin 3 Nov. 1788 ... who conveyed 13 Dec. 1791 to Conrod Stinger of Franklin Co. who with wife Magdelene deeded 29 Feb. 1796 to Dewald Keefer Esqr. and Matthew Duncan who deeded 30 Dec. 1797 to Jonathan Herst who deeded 2 Jan. 1798 to Matthew Duncan; now Matthew Duncan and wife Elizabeth for $200 deed to Charles Cummins the above land, warrant title. /s/ Mattw. Duncan, Eliza Duncan. Wit. Saml. Nicholson, Jona. Hirst. They appeared 20 April 1798 before James McCalmont, Franklin Co.. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 9/28/2011)
      8-191: That PA granted to Andrew Sands a patent for 250 acres dated 13 Oct. 1786, then in Westmoreland Co. now Alleghany Co., now this indenture 19 Oct. 1794 deed from Andrew Sands for valuable consideration paid, sell to Donald Keefer and Matthew Duncan of town of Strasburg, Franklin Co. PA, all his interest in the patent, warrant title. /s/ Andw. Sands, Mary (M) Sands. Wit. Jona. Hirst, Catharine Davison. Andrew Sands and wife Mary appeared 19 Oct. 1795 before Hugh Davison, Huntingdon Co. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 9/28/2011)
      8-191/192: 30 Dec. 1797, Dewald Keefer Esq. and Matthew Duncan of town of Strasburg, Franklin Co. PA, late merchants, to Jonathan Hirst of county afsd, tract of land in seventh district of donation lands in Allegany Co. formerly Westmoreland Co., adj. Lot 135, Lot 133, Lot 133, and Lot 1335, containing 250 acres and numbered 134, granted to Andrew Sands by patent 30 Oct. 1786, who conveyed to said Dewald Keefer Esqr. and Matthew Duncan 19 Oct. 1795, who now for 5 shillings and divers other considerations have sold to said Jonathan Hirst the above parcel containing 250 acres, warrant title. /s/ Dewald Keefer, Mattw. Duncan. Wit. Fredein Roemer. Dewald Keefer Esq. and Matthew Duncan appeared on the day above written before James Chambers, Franklin Co.. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 9/28/2011)
      8-192/193: 2 Jan. 1798, Jonathan Hirst of Green Twp, Franklin Co. PA, to Matthew Duncan of same, a parcel in the seventh district of donation lands in Allegany Co. formerly Westmoreland Co., adj. Lot No.135, No.133, Lot 1335, containing 250 acres and numbered 134, granted to Andrew Sands by patent 13 Oct. 1786, who conveyed to Dewald Keefer Esq. and Matthew Duncan 19 Oct. 1795, who conveyed 30 Dec. 1797 to Jonathan Hirst, now Jonathan Hirst for 5 shillings etc. sells to Matthew Duncan the above land containing 250 acres, warrant title. /s/ Jonathan Hirst. Wit. Danl. Henderson, Samuel Nicholson. He appeared 20 April 1798 before James McCalmont, Franklin Co. PA J.P. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 9/28/2011)
      8-194/195: 26 Feb. 1798, Matthew Duncan of Green Twp, Franklin Co. PA, and wife Elizabeth, to Charles Cummins of Letterkenny Twp, county & state afsd, a tract in seventh district of Donation lands in Allegheny Co. formerly Westmoreland, adj. Lots 135, 133, and 1335, 250 acres, numbered 134, granted to Andrew Sands by patent 30 Oct. 1786, who conveyed to Dewald Keefer Esqr. and Matthew Duncan 19 Oct. 1795, who conveyed 30 Dec. 1797 to Jonathan Hirst who conveyed 2 Jan. 1798 to Matthew Duncan, now said Matthew Duncan and wife Elizabeth for $250 paid, sell to Charles Cummins the above 250 acres, warrant title. /s/ Mattw. Duncan, Eliza Duncan. Wit. Saml. Nicholson, Jonn. Hirst. Matthew Duncan and wife Elizabeth appeared 20 April 1798 before James McCalmont, JP Franklin Co. Recorded 5 June 1798. (FHL film 1,497,865; SLC 9/28/2011)
      10-339/340: 23 March 1801, John Duncan merchant of the City of Philadelphia to Matthew Duncan farmer of Franklin Co., for 50 pounds paid, sell to said Matthew Duncan or assign all my right ... to a tract of Donation Land in the First District ... containing 200 acres, lot CLXXXIII with all its appurtenances to Matthew Duncan, which tract was granted 6 Aug. 1787 to Michael Kurt who conveyed to John Duncan 16 Aug. 1787, and I the said John Duncan by this indenture convey to said Matthew Duncan, warrant title. /s/ Jno. Duncan. Wit. Wm. D. Nicholson, Arabella Duncan. John Duncan appeared 23 March 1801 before David Jackson, Associate Judge of Court of Common Pleas for County of Philadelphia. Recorded 23 Sept. 1801. (FHL film 1,497,866; SLC 6/3/2011)
      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)
 

Bedford Co. PA Deeds (SLC 12/2008)
      X-113/114: Matthew Duncan's heirs' Attorney to George Keebaugh. 26 July 1846 from John N. Duncan of Shipensburg, Cumberland Co., and Martha Duncan and Mary Duncan and Sarah M. Duncan of Green Township, Franklin Co. PA, being all the "linell" descendants of Matthew Duncan decd. formerly of Franklin Co. PA, by their certain attorney the Rev. James Meginnis of Dublin Twp, Huntingdon Co. PA, to George Keebaugh of Dublin Twp, Bedford Co. PA, that for $250, the undivided half part of a tract or parcel of land in Dublin Twp, Bedford Co. PA, containing 400 acres and allowance of 6% &c surveyed for George Dansdill and Matthew Duncan 19 May 1806 on warrant dated 3 July 1794 adj. lands now of James Kempe and Robert Campbell on the south and other lands of the said Keebaugh on the West and lands now belonging to the heirs of Judge Tode? deceased and others on the North East, it being the undivided half part of the same tract of land lately sold by the heirs of Judge Tode deceased to the said Keebaugh; and Rev. James Y. Meginnis ... agrees that the said John N. Duncan and "Cathin" Duncan his wife and Martha Duncan and Mary Duncan and Sarah M. Duncan ... warrant the land. Wit. Nathan Baker? Jr., Robert Campbell. /s/ James Y. McGinnis, attorney for the heirs. Receipt of $250, July 27, 1846. Recorded 14 August 1846. (FHL film 331,384)
      X-155/156: Matthew Duncan's heirs to Rev. James McGinnis. 20 August 1845, we, John N. Duncan M.D. and Catherine his wife and Martha Duncan, Mary Duncan and Sarah Duncan, children and heirs at law of Matthew Duncan late of Greenvillage? in the County of Franklin, deceased, do hereby appoint James Meginnis of Dublin Township, Huntington Co. our attorney to sell our undivided half part of a tract of land in Dublin Township, Bedford Co., which descended to us from our said father and which we lately held as tenants in common with the heirs of the Honob. John Tod deceased, and all other land which we own or have any right in or title to in Bedford Co. at such price as he may deem just, and we authorize him to make a deed to the purchasers of the land so it may be recorded. /s/ John N. Duncan, Catharine Duncan, Martha Duncan, Mary Duncan, Sarah M. Duncan. John N. Duncan and Catherine Duncan appeared in Cumberland Co. 14 Oct. 1845, Martha Duncan, Mary Duncan, Sarah Duncan appeared in Franklin Co. Recorded 18 Nov. 1846. (FHL film 331,384)
 

Crawford Co. PA Deeds (SLC 6/12/2008)
      B-111: 23 March 1801, William Duncan and wife Maria of City of Philadelphia to Matthew Duncan, farmer of Franklin Co. PA, 50 lbs, 200 acres in Allegheny Co., lot MCCCXLI (MAD: 1341) granted 2 May 1787 to Elijah Hunt who 1 Dec. 1787 conveyed to William Bonham who on 18 April 1796 conveyed to Aaron Vanclave who 23 July 1796 conveyed to James Trimble who 17 March 1797 assigned to William Duncan; now they convey to Matthew Duncan. Wit. Wm. D. Nicholson, J.H. (Jno?.) Duncan. Affidavit in Franklin Co. PA, John Duncan appeared and said he saw the signing of William Duncan Nicholson as a witness. (FHL film 864,175)
      B-113: 20 April 1803, Matthew Duncan of Green Twp., Franklin Co. PA, gentleman, and wife Elizabeth, to Martin Wingert of same, for 93 lbs, patent 2 May 1787 to Elijah Hunt of land in Westmoreland now Crawford Co. in 7th Dist., lot #1341 ... granted by James Trimble and wife Clarissa 6 March 1897 to William Duncan who with wife Maria deeded 23 March 1801 to Matthew Duncan. /s/ Mattw. Duncan, Eliza Duncan. Wit. J. Brotherton, James Orbison. (FHL film 864,175)
      C-468: 7 March 1801, John Duncan of City of Philadelphia, merchant, to Mathew Duncan, farmer of county of Franklin, PA, for 50 lbs, land in 8th Dist. Westmoreland Co. PA, grant to Mary Busby, MDCXCIII?. No wife. Wit. Wm. D. Nicholson, Arabella "Ducan." (FHL film 864,175)
      I-201: 29 Aug. 1822, Roger Alden of Meadville for $25 paid, ...(sell to?) James S. Espy & Rebecca A. Duncan of Franklin Co., administrators of the estate of Calerdan Duncan decd ... sell my right to lot No.71 containing 200? acres more or less ... H. Duncan admin. /s/ R. Alden. Wit. John Brooks, N?. T. Simpson. Roger Alden appeared before John Brooks in Crawford Co. PA 29 Aug. 1822. Recorded August 29, 1822. (FHL film 864,177; SLC 6/12/2008, rechecked 9/27/2011)
 

Luzerne Co. PA Deeds (SLC 7/26/2014)
      7-239/240: 20 May 1799, William Duncan of City of Philadelphia, broker, and Maria his wife, to Arabella Duncan of Franklin Co. PA, widow, for $100 paid, sold one equal and undivided moiety or half part, the whole into two equal parts to be divided, of a certain tract or parcel of land on the NE branch of the Susquehanna, in Luzerne Co. PA, beg. at a post, then by surveyed land N half a degree west 275 perches to a post, south 89 deg. and a half west 242 perches to post, south half a deg. east 320 perches to a post, then by land of Jacob Meyer north 89 deg. and a half east 152 perches to a stone heap, then by land of Dight Miller north ... to the beg., containing 432 acres 115 perches and allowance of 6 percent for roads &c and called "Richlands" which said tract or parcel of land the commonwealth of PA afsd by patent 6 July 1796 granted to said William Duncan, together with appurtenances, ... to hold the said moity or half part ... the whole into two equal parts to be divided, to the said Arabella Duncan; the said William Duncan warrant the one full equal and undivided moiety or half part of described tract hereby granted with appurtenances ... /s/ Wm. Duncan, Maria Duncan. Wit. Hannah Nicholson, Hannah Digel. Received of Arabella Duncan the full consideration money, /s/ Wm. Duncan. 6 June 1800, ack. by William & Maria Duncan before Reynold Keen, Associate Judge of Court of Common Pleas. Recorded April 20, 1801. (FHL film 964,835)
 

Washington Co. PA Deed (SLC 6/16/2009)
      2S-36/37: 1 April 1835, James Dunkan of Nottingham Twp., Washington Co. PA, and wife Margret, to John Dunkin his son late of Franklin Co., state afsd, for $500, lot on waters of Mingo Creek in twp., co. & state afsd, adj. by land of George Schwartz, land of Jno. Witherow, land of John McKelvey, land of Henry Schwartz, containing 53 acres, being part of a larger tract patented in name of Samuel Irwin and Alexander Addison and Mathew Ritchey in trust &c by pattent 19 July 1796, in Pattent book 29 page 185; the said Alexr. Addison by deed 29 May 1798 conveyed the land to Eneos McDonald recorded Book P pg.6&7, said Eneas McDonnald by deed 10 Nov. 1802 conveyed to Wuck? (Mark?) McCord who by will executed 10 Feb. 1823 bequeathed to his wife Elisabeth McCord [who] by deed 9 April 1824 conveyed to her brother James Dunkin for her maintenance during her lifetime, recorded Book M V2 page 272&c. /s/ James Duncan, Margret (X) Duncan. Wit. David Hamilton, John S. Clokey. Rec. April 11, 1835. (FHL film 862,534; extract also from Iris Grimmett 1987)
 

Westmoreland Co. PA Deeds
      2-211/212: Agreement 11 April 1791 between James Hamilton Esqr. of Westmoreland Co. and Robert Duncan of Franklin Co., both State of Pennsylvania, that James Hamilton Esqr. sells to Robert Duncan 100 acres of land on the Twelve Mile Run adj. lands of John Proctor, Thomas Flitcher and land lately sold to Rob. McGargan? by William Proctor and is part of a tract that was formerly his property and is to include all his improvements, for the consideration of 150 pounds to be paid by afsd Robt. Duncan to the said James Hamilton, that is to say, 100 pounds part there of on demand and remainder 50 on 1st day of November next upon said Hamilton's making good title; bond for 300 pounds PA money. /s/ James Hamilton, Robert (X) Duncan. Wit. W. Waddill, Wm. Todd. Received 100 pounds on the date of the within instrument, /s/ James Hamilton. That on 19 June 1795 appeared before Chrisn. Truby Esqr, JP, William Waddell, one of the witnesses, who saw the signing. (no recording date shown; this a recopied book) (FHL film 929,167; SLC 9/11/2010)

Westmoreland Co. PA Deed (FHL film 929,170; SLC 9/19/2012; MAD: spelling varies)
      12-92/93: Article of Agreement, 11 April 1791, between James Hamilton Esq. of Westmoreland Co. and Robert Duncan of Frankling Co., both of PA, that James Hamilton Esq. sells to Robert Duncan 100 acres on the 12 mile run adj. lands of John Proctor, Thomas Fletcher and lands lately sold to Robert M. Gorgan by William Proctor and is part of a tract that was formerly his property and is to include all his improvement, in consideration of £150 to be paid by Robert Duncan, 100 pounds on demand and remainder £50 on 1 Nov. next, upon Hamilton making to Duncan a good title to the land free from incumbrances, penal sum of £300. /s/ James Hamilton, Robert (X) Duncan. Wit. W. Waddell, Wm. Todd. Received £100 the date of the instrument, /s/ James Hamilton. 19 June 1795, William Waddell ack. deed before Christopher Imby, J.P. Recorded Book 2, page 312 (212?), 19 June 1795. At Court of Common Pleas on 21 Aug. 1816, Joseph Baldrige of Derry Twp. came into court and proved handwriting of William Waddell and William Todd. Ordered contract be recorded, 21 Aug. 1816. Recorded Sept. 2, 1816. (FHL film 929,170)
 

Pendleton Co. KY Will, Deed Book Vol.B, 1803-1815 (FHL film 272,782; abstract also by Donna Thompson to Georgia Helderlein to MAD 9/1988)
      B-139: Will of Thomas Duncan of Pendleton Co. KY, weak of body, revoking all other wills. To my nephew Mathew Duncan son of Seth Duncan, 500 acres on Highland Creek, and all my right and title of what is coming to me from the estate of John Carney Decd, a suit being now instituted against said Carney's heirs in Berkley Co. VA, and all estate coming to me in Franklin Co. PA which Mathew Duncan has a power of attorney from me to collect, also my negro woman Lucy and all my personal estate. To Seth Duncan Junior son of Seth Duncan, 500 acres on Clay Creek, "Livington" Co. KY. To "the neice" Eliza Duncan of Seth Duncan, 660 acres in Nelson Co. Appoint my brother Seth Duncan with my friend John Mountjoy Sen. my execs. 19 June 1806. Wit. Alexander C. Lanier, Britain Clay. Proved July 1806 by Alex. C. Lanier, and at Oct. ensuing by Britain Clay. Recorded Oct. 14, 1806.
 

Knox Co. OH Will (from Elinor Jackson 1/1991, MAD's extract, and FHL film 1,294,298)
      D-353/7: Probate court 24 Sept. 1860; copy of will of John Duncan late of Adams Co. PA, deceased, produced in probate court of Knox Co. OH; on motion of H.B. Curtis Esq.; John Duncan died owning real estate in Knox Co. OH.
            Will of John Duncan of Adams Co. PA, 16 July 1851, sick and weak in body; to sister in law Mary Duncan all real estate, houses etc. in village of Cashtown, Adams Co. PA, for life, also my horse and buggy; my two gold watches to my two nephews Augustus Duncan and Calvin Duncan, Calvin to have his choice; house and lot (boundaries given) in Borough of Chambersburg in Franklin Co. PA to my niece Mary White Duncan; my mill property and lands etc. on Falling Spring in Guilford Township in Franklin Co. PA to nephew Augustus Duncan, and personal property on those premises except a sideboard to my niece Martha Smith; farm partly in Guilford and partly in Quincy Townships, Franklin Co. PA, adj. lands of B. Ross, where Jacob Lightfoot now resides, to my nephew Calvin M. Duncan and my niece Martha Smith, and to them also my farm in Quincy Twp adj. above; my land in Knox Co. OH to my three nephews Augustus, Calvin M. and William Duncan; to friend William D. Moulder of City of Philadelphia, PA, $4,000; to Dr. John N. Duncan of Franklin Co. $500 and also $500 to each of his two sisters Mary Boker (?) and Sarah Duncan; to my cousin Elizabeth Lane of Franklin Co. PA $500; to Eliza Lane wife of Dr. Nicholas B. Lane of Borough of Chambersburg Franklin Co. $500 to be paid "him" ...; to Trustees of the United Lutheran and German Reformed Church near Cashtown in Adams Co. $100 for repairing the fence around the grave yard attached to the church. Regarding my Bank Stock in the Chambersburg and Philadelphia Banks, my PA State Stock and my US Stock, they to remain unsold and invested until my nephew William A. Duncan becomes 21, and the interest divided annually among my five nephews and nieces, the children of my brother Adam Duncan, deceased, share and share alike, and when William A. Duncan becomes 21, the stock is to be equally divided among the five nephews and nieces. My real estate or house in City of Baltimore, MD, to my five nephews and nieces, the children of my said deceased brother Adam; the house to remain unsold until my nephew William A. Duncan becomes 21, and the rents divided like the interest from the stock. To my nephew Calvin M. Duncan and my niece Martha Smith the boards and lumber on my farm in Quincy Twp, Franklin Co., which boards and lumber I have provided for the purpose of building a house on that farm. The residue to my five nephews and nieces, the children of my deceased brother Adam Duncan; after the death of my sister in law Mary Duncan, the revenues and remainder of my estate in the village of Cashtown to my said five nephews and nieces. Appoint my nephew Augustus Duncan, I.B. McPherson Esqr. of Gettysburg and James S. Ross of Chambersburg, Franklin Co. PA, executors. Wit. N.B. Lane, M.F. Robison. (MAD: John was in 1850 Franklin Co. PA census with Rhodes family, age 70; son of Seth whose will dated 1785 was probated 1794 in York Co. PA; Mary Duncan was in 1850 Adams Co. OH census, widow of Adam Seth Enos Duncan)
 

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