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1810-1840 Jefferson Co. PA Census
No Duncan indexed
1850 Jefferson Co. PA Census
Washington
Pg.132, #1086, William DUNCAN 60 IRE farmer $500
Jane 28, Catherine 22 PA
William Jr. 22 PA
1860 Jefferson Co. PA Census
Brookville Borough
Pg.81, #221-221, David DUNCAN 26 PA teaming $0-4300
Nancy M. 24 PA
Wilbert M. (m) 2 PA
Jeremiah ADDISON 5 PA
(MAD: see 1870 Armstrong Co. PA census)
Washington Twp.
Pg.407, #426-426, Wm. DUNCAN 33 PA farmer $2000-$200
Jane 37 PA
Ephraim FOUTT 10 PA
1870 Jefferson Co. PA Census
No Duncan indexed
Jefferson Co. PA Will, Vol.1, 1852-1883 (from FamilySearch.org images, FamilySearch.org webpage, 8/6/2012)
1-136: I, William Duncan Senior of Washington Township, Jefferson Co. PA, weak in body but sound in memory and mind, do make the underneath my last will and testament. I bequeath to my son William the 1/2 of the farm on the west side of the place adjoining lands of Samuel Parsten? and 1/2 the stock and 1/2 the house furniture with all the farming utensils, the other half I bequeath to my daughter Jene with the exception of $25 to my daughter Catharine, the above legatees shall be in full possession of all legacies after my decease and payment of all my lawful debts and burying expenses. My desire is that William and Jene should live on the place as heretofore if the[y] can agree and I trust in the Lord God they may live in the bond peace. I hope the executor of this my will should endeavor by every reasonable means and measure to keep them from seperating but if it can't reasonably be done the[y] may seperate and each shall have full power to do with their share as they please. I want Andrew and Matthew Smith to be my executors. I do acknowledge this to be my last will and testament. X his mark William Dunken, Sr. In presence of James Smith, this 28th of January 1857. Jefferson Co., 6 Jan. 1858, James Smith the witness swore before W.W. Corlish Register for Probate of Wills & granting letters of administration, that he was present and heard William Dunken Sr. the testator sign seal ... as his last will and testament. Recorded Dec. 13, 1865.
Jefferson Co. PA Deed Indexes C-F, 1828-1910 (FHL film 923,833 item 3; SLC 10/5/2011)
Grantees on even page numbers, grantors on odd page numbers
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Duncan, Agness al; John G. Brandon, 16-519, record: Feb. 2, 1865, several tracts, Barnett Tp &c
Duncan, Catharine al; George A. Lyon, 1-58, June 14, 1830, P of A (pg.23)
Duncan, Catharine al; John Duncan, 3-90, Apr. 27, 1840, P of A
Duncan, Catharine al; Samuel Johns, 3-95, Apr. 27, 1840, 174+, Rose Tp
Duncan, Catharine A. al; Hiram Hall, 3-503, Apr. 12, 1842, 174+, ----
Duncan, Catharine A. al; D. Carrier al, 4-138, May 24, 1844, 174+, Jeff Co. &c
Duncan, C.A. (Mrs.) al; Wm. M. Stewart, 6-277, May 13, 1851, P of A
Duncan, Geo. ux; John G. Brandon, 16-519, record: Feb. 2, 1865, several tracts, Barnett Tp &c
(blank); Duncan, James; Stephen Duncan, 1-15, Sept. 27, 1828, several tracts, Jeff Co. &c (pg.83)
Stephen Duncan ux; Duncan, John; (blank), 3-90, Apr. 27, 1840, P of A
Duncan, Jane al; Wm. Thorp, 13-585, Mar. 31, 1863, 25, Wash Tp
Duncan, Jane; Frances W. Thorpe, 18-448, Aug. 7, 1866, 53+, Wash Tp
Nancy C. Weddle; Duncan, Jacob M. al; (blank), 20-311, Feb. 15, 1868, 53.120, Snyder Tp.
(blank); Duncan, Thomas by Adr; George Matthews, 1-768, Apr. 24, 1837, 169a, Perry Tp (pg.179)
Duncan, Thomas by Adrs; Peter Trush, 1-776, Apr. 25, 1837, 175a, Rose Tp
Duncan, Thomas by Adr; Andrew Ohl; 1-780, Apr. 28, 1837, 169.89, Rose Tp
Duncan, Thomas by Adr; Jesse Chesly, 1-781, Apr. 26, 1837, 174a, Rose Tp
Duncan, Thomas by Adr; Isaac & Thos. Hawthorn, 2-362, June 18, 1837, 942.94, Perry Tp
Duncan, Thomas by Adr; John Shields, 3-57, Feb. 28, 1840, 117.4, Rose Tp
Duncan, Thomas by Adr; Joseph Pilgrim, 3-92, Apr. 27, 1840, 169.111, Rose Tp
Duncan, Thomas by Adr; Peter Groff, 3-385, Oct. 12, 1841, 168-137, Rose Tp
Duncan, Thomas by Adr; Joel Spyker, 3-401, Oct. 19, 1841, 100a, Rose Tp
Duncan, Thomas by Adr; Joseph Allshouse, 3-412, Nov. 11, 1841, 172.118, Rose Tp
Duncan, Thomas by Adr; Jacob Bottenhorn, 3-500, Apr. 1, 1842, 167.98, Rose Tp
Duncan, Thomas by Adr; Peter Groff, 4-103, Apr. 18, 1844, 68.108, Rose Tp
Duncan, Thomas by Adr; George Eckler, 4-141, May 24, 1844, 177-115, Rose Tp
Duncan, Thos. by Adr; Martin Wenger, 99-420, Feb. 23, 1903, 342.17, Rose Tp
Grantees (S names, pg.166):
Duncan, James: Duncan, Stephen; (blank); 1-15, Sept. 27, 1828, several tracts, Jeff Co. &c
Duncan, Stephen ux; George A. Lyon, 1-58, June 14, 1830, P of A
Duncan, Stephen ux; James Shields, 1-176, May 21, 1832, 183.60 [MAD: Stephen Duncan grantor, not grantee]
Duncan, Stephen ux; John Duncan, 3-90, Apr. 27, 1840, P of A
Duncan, Stephen ux; Samuel Johns, 3-95, Apr. 27, 1840, 174+, Rose Tp
Duncan, Stephen ux; Hiram Hall, 3-503, Apr. 12, 1842, 174+
Duncan, Stephen ux; D. Carrier al, 4-138, May 24, 1844, 174+, Jeff Co
Duncan, Stephen ux; William M. Stewart, 6-277, May 13, 1851, P of A &c
Duncan, Stephen ux; Isaac Covert, 6-383, Nov. 22, 1851, 166.63, Clover Tp [MAD: Stephen Duncan grantor, not grantee]
Duncan, Stephen ux; Hiram Hall, 100-306, June 2, 1903, 175.30, Rose & Clover Tps
Grantees (W names, pg.186):
B B Cooper By Exrs: Duncan, William; (blank); 4-56, Dec. 12, 1843, 100.40, Jefferson Co.
Duncan, William al; William Thorp; 13-585, Mar. 31, 1863, 25, Wash. Tp.
Duncan, William Est; William Thorp; 13-585, Mar. 31, 1863, 25, Wash. Tp.
Duncan, William Est; Frances W. Thorpe; 18-448, Aug. 7, 1866, 53+, Wash Tp.
Duncan, Wm.; Harriett Patton; 20-408, May 11, 1868, 55.6+, Wash. Tp.
Jefferson Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/17/2012)
1-15/16: 16 Oct. 1826, James Duncan of Cumberland Co. PA to Dr. Stephen Duncan of Natches, MS, for $17,000 paid, sell lands, lots or real estate, to wit, 90 acres of out lots in the Borough of Carlisle lying north in said borough and adj. heirs of Robert Blaine, Duncan & others, a lot of ground on the Conandaganette? Creek in North Middleton Twp. containing 600? acres more or less purchased of the late David Williamson, an undivided moiety or half part of a tract of land situated in North & South Middleton Twps. and lying on both sides of the Chespeke? Road about 2 miles from Carlisle containing in the whole 225 acres more or less, ... called "Duffies" tract, one town lot with a small tenement in the Borough of Carlisle on the old College Alley, a lot of woodland on the North Mountain adj. Nicholas Ulrich and others purchased of the late Dr. James Gastin containing 10 acres more or less, one other lot of woodland in Hopewell Twp. purchased of Walter Bell and containing 30 acres more or less, a tract of land in Indiana Co. containing 1600 acres more or less purchased of Col. Arthur P. Hayne, a tract of land in Venango Co. containing 1,000 acres more or less, one other tract in Jefferson Co. containing 1,000 acres more or less, both tracts purchased of the Holland Co., the first being distinguished as tract No.91 and the other as tract No.231, together with buildings, improvements, ... and appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ James Duncan. Wit. John F. Burgainar?, Robert F. Dunbar. Proved in Cumberland Co. PA on oath of John D. Mahon who is acquainted with John F. Benganour? and Robert F. Dunbar who are citizens of State of MS and acquainted with handwriting of James Duncan, 8 Dec. 1826, before Elisha Doyle. Recorded 27 Sept. 1828. (FHL film 923,839)
1-58/59: (blank day) Aug. 1828, Stephen Duncan and Catharine A. Duncan his wife of Adams Co. MS appoint George A. Lyon Esqr. of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, our attorney to sell ... our interest to any tract of land or any other real estate in PA, to collect debts due us, (etc.) ... /s/ Stephen Duncan, Catharine A. Duncan. They ack. document (blank day) Nov. 1828 before Saml. Postlethwaite, J.P. for county afsd and chief magistrate of City of Natchez. Certification by Gerard C. Brandon, Governor of MS, for Samuel Postlethwaite, 9 Dec. 1828. (FHL film 923,839)
1-176/178: 25 May 1832, Doctor Stephen Duncan of City of Natchez, Adams Co. MS, and wife Catharine by James H. Devor Esqr. of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney, to James Shields of Jefferson Co. PA, that whereas James Duncan Esq. late of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, by deed 16 Oct. 1826, recorded in Jefferson Co. Book No.1 pg.15&c conveyed to Doctor Stephen Duncan a parcel of land containing 1,000 acres in Rose Twp, Jefferson Co. PA, surveyed on a warrant to the Holland Co. No.3201, and Doctor Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine A. by power of attorney Aug. 1828 recorded Record Book 1 pg.58&c appointed George A. Lyon Esq. of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney to dispose of all their land in PA, AND George A. Lyon by his power of attorney dated 21 Aug. 1830 recorded in Jefferson Co. appointed James H. Devor to sell the lands of said Doctor Stephen Duncan in the counties of Indiana, Jefferson and Venango, PA, NOW Stephen Duncan and Catharine A. his wife for $436.25 paid, sell to James Shields the piece of land, part of the larger tract, beg. at the corner of tracts No. 232, 206, 231, of which the last tract ... Division Lot 5 or the original tract, by Lot No.4, ... containing 183 acres and 60 perches neat or strict measure, together with ... appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Stephen Duncan, Catharine A. Duncan, by their Attorney in fact, Jas. H. Devor. Wit. Thos. Lucas, John Shields. James H. Devor Esquire, Attorney in fact for Doctor Stephen Duncan and Catharine A. Duncan, ack. deed 21 May 1832 before Thos. Lucas, Jefferson Co. PA. Recorded 21 May 1832. (FHL film 923,839; SLC 9/17/2012 and 5/1/2013)
1-768/769: 2 March 1837, Thomas Chambers, Esq., administrator de bonis non of estate of Honorable Thomas Duncan late of borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, decd, to George Mathews of Cumberland Co. PA, that Thomas Duncan by various conveyances ... became owner to that parcel of land on Little Sandy Creek in Perry Twp, Jefferson Co. PA, containing 160 acres, being Allotment No.1? of part of tract No.3041 which was surveyed on a warrant granted to Herman Leroy & al and patented to Paul Bush who by deed 2 Dec. 1816 conveyed to said Thomas Duncan, and Thomas Duncan on 7 June 1827 by will, ... all his estate except what is specifically devised and bequeathed, be sold, appointed his wife Martha Duncan and son Stephen Duncan and sons-in-law Edward G. Stiles & John S. Mahon to be executors, will was registered in Will Book K Vol.1? page 99&c, Cumberland Co. PA, and ... at their desire were dismissed from further duties, and letters of administration have been granted to said Thomas Chambers, NOW Thomas Chambers for $480 paid by George Mathews, sell the above parcel of land with appurtenances. /s/ Thos. Chambers. Wit. H.P. Aughenbaugh, Lewis Denig. Ack. before Lewis Denig, J.P., Franklin Co. PA. Recorded 24 April 1837. (FHL film 923,839)
1-776/777: 30 March 1837, Thomas Chambers Esq. Administrator de bonis non of estate of Honorable Thomas Duncan late of borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, decd, to Peter Thrush of afsd, that Thomas Duncan by various conveyances ... became owner to that parcel of land in Twp. of (in center fold) in Jefferson Co., begin. at a post on the District line, corner of Lots 4488, Lot No.7, containing 175 acres, being Allotment No.3 & part of larger tract surveyed on a warrant granted to Harmon LeRoy & others and patented to Paul Bush who by deed 2 Dec. 1816 conveyed to said Thomas Duncan, and Thomas Duncan on 7 June 1827 by will, ... all his estate except what is specifically devised and bequeathed, be sold, appointed his wife Martha Duncan and son Stephen Duncan and sons-in-law Edward G. Stiles & John S. Mahon to be executors, will was registered in Will Book K Vol.1 page 99&c, Cumberland Co. PA, and ... at their desire were dismissed from further duties, and letters of administration have been granted to said Thomas Chambers, NOW Thomas Chambers for $525 paid by Peter Thrush, sell the above parcel of land with appurtenances. /s/ Thos. Chambers. Wit. Lewis Denig, John Duncan. Ack. before Lewis Denig, J.P., Franklin Co. PA. Recorded 25 April 1837. (FHL film 923,839)
1-780/781: 11 Aug. 1835, Thomas Chambers Esq. Administrator de bonis non of estate of Honorable Thomas Duncan late of borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, decd, to Andrew Ohl of Center Co. PA, that Thomas Duncan by various conveyances ... became owner to that parcel of land in Rose Twp., Jefferson Co., by Tract No.3201, by Allotment No.10 part of tract No.3196, by allotment No.5 part of tract No.3157? (faint), by allotment No.1 sold to Peter Groff? (Gross??), containing 169 acres and 89 perches, being allotment No.4 and SW division of tract 2315? surveyed on warrant granted to Harmon LeRoy & al and patented to Paul Bush who by deed 2 Dec. 1816 conveyed to said Thomas Duncan, and Thomas Duncan on 7 June 1827 by will, ... all his estate except what is specifically devised and bequeathed, be sold, appointed his wife Martha Duncan and son Stephen Duncan and sons-in-law Edward G. Stiles & John S. Mahon to be executors, will was registered in Will Book K Vol.1 page 99&c, Cumberland Co. PA, and ... at their desire were dismissed from further duties, and letters of administration have been granted to said Thomas Chambers, NOW Thomas Chambers for $508.60 paid by Andrew Ohl, sell the above parcel of land with appurtenances. /s/ Thos. Chambers. Wit. Paul J. Helick, William S. Davis. Ack. before William S. Davis, J.P., Franklin Co. PA. Recorded 28 April 1837. (FHL film 923,839)
1-781/782: 6 Feb. 1837, Thomas Chambers Esq. Administrator de bonis non of estate of Honorable Thomas Duncan late of borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, decd, to Jesse Chesly of Rose Twp, Jefferson Co. PA, Peter Thrush of afsd, that Thomas Duncan by various conveyances ... became owner to that parcel of land in Rose Twp., Jefferson Co., ... by allotment No.12, by allotment No.17, containing 174 acres 89 perches, being allotment No.18 of tract No.3196 which was surveyed on a warrant to Herman Lesley and Jan Linklane and patented to Paul Bush who by deed 2 Dec. 1816 conveyed to said Thomas Duncan, and Thomas Duncan on 7 June 1827 by will, ... all his estate except what is specifically devised and bequeathed, be sold, appointed his wife Martha Duncan and son Stephen Duncan and sons-in-law Edward G. Stiles & John S. Mahon to be executors, will was registered in Will Book K Vol.1 page 99&c, Cumberland Co. PA, and ... at their desire were dismissed from further duties, and letters of administration have been granted to said Thomas Chambers, NOW Thomas Chambers for $523.60 paid by Jesse Chesly, sell the above parcel of land with appurtenances. /s/ Thos. Chambers. Wit. Lewis Denig, H.P. Aughinbaugh. Ack. before Lewis Denig, J.P., Franklin Co. PA. Recorded 28 April 1837. (FHL film 923,839)
2-362/364: 15 Oct. 1838, Thomas Chambers Esq. Administrator de bonis non of estate of Honorable Thomas Duncan late of borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, decd, to Isaac Hawthorn and Thomas Hawthorn of Franklin Co. PA, that Thomas Duncan by various conveyances ... became owner to that parcel of land in Perry Twp., Jefferson Co., by land of George Mathews, containing 942 acres and 94 perches, and Thomas Duncan on 7 June 1827 by will, ... all his estate except what is specifically devised and bequeathed, be sold, appointed his wife Martha Duncan and son Stephen Duncan and sons-in-law Edward G. Stiles & John S. Mahon to be executors, will was registered in Will Book K Vol.1 page 99&c, Cumberland Co. PA, and ... at their desire were dismissed from further duties, and letters of administration have been granted to said Thomas Chambers, NOW Thomas Chambers for $2,827.67 paid by Thomas Hawthorn, sell the above parcel of land with appurtenances. /s/ Thos. Chambers. Wit. Edmond Garatson, John Hutchison. Ack. before John Hutchison, J.P., Franklin Co. PA. Recorded 15 June 1837. (FHL film 923,840)
3-57/58: 11 Aug. 1835, Thomas Chambers adm. for Thomas Duncan (MAD: see earlier deeds), to John Shields of Rose Twp, Jefferson Co. PA, parcel of land in Rose Twp, Jefferson Co., by Tract No.3201, by allotment No.8 of Tract No.3262, by ?? No.13, containing 170 acres, being allotment No.7 of Tract surveyed on Warrant No.3202 granted to Herman Leroy? & al and patented to Paul Bush who by deed Dec. 1816 conveyed to Thomas Duncan decd, NOW for $510 paid, sell to John B. Shields the above land. /s/ Thos. Chambers. Wit. Paul J. Hetrick, Wm. S. Davis. Ack. before William S. Davis, J.P. Franklin Co. PA. Recorded 28 Feb. 1840. (FHL film 923,840)
3-90/91: 1 Oct. 1839, Stephen Duncan of Adams Co. MS and Catharine A. Duncan his wife of Adams Co. MS but now ?? in City of Philadelphia, PA, appoint John Duncan of Southampton Twp, Cumberland Co. PA, to be our lawful attorney to sell lands, collect money, etc. ... in Cos. of Cumberland, Perry, Venango, Indiana and Jefferson in PA, ... Stephen Duncan ack. before John Binns, Aldr, Cumberland Co. PA, Oct. 7, 1839, Recorded 27 Nov. 1839 in Book 1 Pg.1437. Rec. 27 April 1840 (Jefferson Co. PA). (FHL film 923,840)
3-92/93: -- Oct. 1837, Thomas Chambers Esq. Administrator de bonis non of estate of Honorable Thomas Duncan late of borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, decd, to Joseph Pilgrim of Cumberland Co. PA, that Thomas Duncan by various conveyances ... became owner to that parcel of land in Rose Twp., Jefferson Co. PA, begin. ... by land of Andrew Ohl, by land of Jacob Birkenhorn? Esq., ... Peter Groff, ... Tract No.3157, warrent granted Hurman Lee? patented to Paul Buster dated ? Dec. 18?? (cannot read), containing 169 acres 111 perches, conveyed to Thomas Duncan 7 June 1827? ... (same as earlier deeds re will and admin. appointment) NOW Thomas Chambers for $509 paid by Joseph Pilgrim, sell the above parcel of land with appurtenances. /s/ Thos. Chambers. Wit. Geo. C. Chambers, Lewis Denig. Ack. 15 Oct. 1837 before Lewis Denig, J.P., Franklin Co. PA. Recorded 27 April 1840. (FHL film 923,840)
3-95/96: 20? April 1840, Stephen Duncan Doctor of Medicine of City of Natchez, County & State of MS, and Catharine A. his wife, by John Duncan of Shippensburg Twp, Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney in fact, to Samuel Johns of Rose Twp, Jefferson Co. PA, that Thomas Duncan Esqr. late of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, on 17 Oct. 1836 recorded in Jefferson Co. in Record Book No.1? pg.157, among other things, conveyed to said Stephen Duncan a ?? tract of land in Rose Twp, Jefferson Co., containing 1,000 acres surveyed on Warrant 3201, and said Duncan and Catharine A. his wife by letter of attorney 1 Oct. 1839 appointed John Duncan their attorney, recorded Jefferson Co. Book 3 pg.70 & 71, ..., now John Duncan for $558.36 paid by Samuel Johns, sell parcel of land, part of afsd larger tract of 1,000 acres, on SW corner, containing 174 acres and a half, with a house and barn erected, and about 40 acres lands? adj. land of John Shidd? on the west, on the south by W?. Duncan, ... on the north by Isaac (too faint). /s/ Stephen Duncan, Catharine A. Duncan by their atty in fact John Duncan. (no wit.) Ack. 27 April 1840 before R? Tothews??, J.P., Jefferson Co. Recorded 27 April 1840. (FHL film 923,840)
4-56/57: 9 Nov. 1843, Ralph Van Mater Cooper, Exec. of estate of Benjamin B. Cooper decd, by his atty in fact and Charles C. Gaskell Exec. of estate of said Benjamin B. Cooper decd, to William Duncan of Jefferson Co. PA, that PA by patent 4 Feb. 1837 granted to Ralph Van Mater Cooper and Charles C. Gaskill, Exec. of estate of B.B. Cooper, decd, a tract of land containing 650 acres and 160 perches in Brady's former District No.5, now in Jefferson Co., which was surveyed and returned upon warrant No.407, Patent Book H? page 153, and party of second part has become the purchaser of the tract of land hereinafter described, being part of the above tract of land, NOW this indenture for $250 paid, sell tract of land in (blank) Twp, Jefferson Co. PA, by land of Wm. Smith Senr, by tract No.169, by land of -- Brown (Lot No.4), containing 100 acres 40 perches, being Allotment No.3 of Tract No.4 of ?? to J. Pickering et al on a warrant dated May 17, 1785, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Ralph Van Mater Cooper, executor to the Est. of B.B. Cooper, by his attorney Charles C. Gasgill. Wit. John G. Maher, John Drum. Ack. before John Gallaher, J.P., Jefferson Co. Recorded Dec. 12, 1843. (FHL film 923,841)
4-103/105: 21 Jan. 1837, Thomas Chambers, Esq., admin of estate of Hon. Thomas Duncan late of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, decd, to Peter Groff of Rose Twp, Jefferson Co. PA, ... Thomas Duncan became seized of parcel of land in Rose Twp, by allotment No.7 (part of Tract No.3157), also sold to said Peter Groff, by allotment No.5 sold to Joseph Light, by residue of allotment No.2 sold to Joel Spyller?, containing 68 acres 108 perches, being part of allotment No.2 of Tract No.3157 surveyed on warrant granted to Herman Le Rayfal and patented to Paul Buste who by deed 2 Dec. 1816? conveyed to Thomas Duncan, by will ... (see earlier deed) Thomas Chamgers for $205.90 paid by Peter Groff, sell the above 68 acres 108 perches with appurtenances. /s/ Tho. Chambers. Wit. Lewis Denig, H.P. Aughinbough. Ack. before Lewis Denig, J.P., Franklin Co. Rec. 18 April 1844. (FHL film 923,841)
4-138/140: 27 Sept. 1832, Doctor Stephen Duncan of City of Natchez, Adams Co. MS, and Catharine A. his wife, by James H. Devor, Esq., of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney, to Darius and Hiram Carrier of Rose Twp, Jefferson Co. PA, that James Duncan Esq. late of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, by deed 16 Oct. 1826 recorded Jefferson Co. Book 1 pg.15 &c granted to Doctor Stephen Duncan 1,000 acres in Rose Twp, Jefferson Co. PA, surveyed on warrant No.3201, and Doctor Stehen Duncan and Catharine A. his wife by letter or power of attorney (blank day) August 1828 recorded Book 1, pg.58 &c, appointed George A. Lyon Esq. of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney, and George A. Lyon by his letter or power of attorney on 21 Aug. 1830 recorded, appointed James H. Devor to sell and convey ... lands of said Doctor Stephen Duncan in Counties of Indiana, Jefferson and Venango, PA; NOW Stephen Duncan and Catharine A. his wife for $349 paid, sell to said Hiram and Darius Carrier the parcel of land, part of afsd larger tract, beg. corner of Lot No.3 of larger tract, corner of Lots Nos. 3-4-5&6, then by Lot No.6 ... Being Lot No.5, containing 174-1/2 acres. /s/ Stephen Duncan, Catharine A. Duncan, by their attorney James H. Dever. Wit. John Patrick, John R. Buell. Ack. before Thos. Lucas, J.P., Jefferson Co.
15 Sept. 1835, Hiram and Derias Carrier of Rose Twp, Jefferson Co. PA, for $348 paid, sell George Eckler our interest to the land in the within deed. /s/ Derius Carrier, Hiram Carrier. Wit. Alexander McNight. Ack. 15 Sept. 1835 before Alexander McKnight, J.P. Recorded May 24, 1844. (FHL film 923,841)
4-141/142: 13 Oct. 1839, Thomas Chambers Esq., Administrator de bonis non of estate of Hon. Thomas Duncan, late of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, to George Eckler of Rose Twp, Jefferson Co. State afsd, that Thomas Duncan by divers good conveyances and assurances became in his lifetime lawfully seized in his demesne in that allotment or parcel of land in Rose Twp, Jefferson Co., by tract No.320, Lot No.9, Lot No.14, Lot No.7 owned by John B. Shields, containing 177 acres and 115 perches, being allotment No.8 and had of Tract No.3202 which was surveyed on warrant granted to Herman LeMay & Ian Linklain? and patented to Paul? (Saul?) Busti who by deed 2 Dec. 1816 conveyed to said Thomas Duncan, and Thomas Duncan on 7 June 1827 made his will ... to sell his estate except what is specifically devised and appointed his wife Martha Duncan, his son Stephen Duncan and his sons in law Edward J. Stiles and John D. Maher to be executors, and died, will was proved and recorded at Carlisle in Will Book K Vol.1 page 99 &c, and Martha Duncan, Stephen Duncan and John D. Mahen, made a settlement of their accounts, were dismissed from further duties without having made any sale of the land above, and Letters of Administration were granted to Thomas Chambers, NOW Thomas Chambers for $533 paid by George Eckler, sell the above parcel of land with appurtenances. /s/ Tho. Chambers. Wit. William Millmore, R.S. Paschall. Ack. 30 Nov. 1839 before William Milmore, Aldn, Philadelphia City. Recorded 24 May 1844. (FHL film 923,841)
6-277/278: 13 Sept. 1848, Stephen Duncan and Catherine A. Duncan wife of Adams Co. MS appoint William M. Stewart of Borough of Indiana, Indiana Co. PA, our attorney. Ack. 13 Sept. 1848 before John Binns?, Comr., Adams Co. MS. Recorded 13 May 1851. (very faint and blurred document) (FHL film 923,842)
6-383: 8 Sept. 1851, Stephen Duncan of City of Natchez, MS, and Catherine A. his wife by their attorney in fact William M. Stewart, to Isaac Covert of Clover Twp, Jefferson Co. PA, for $705 paid, sell tract of land in Clover Twp., by land of Joseph Hull and William L. McAninch, lands of S?. Miller and H. Robinson, lands of George Eckler, lands of Samuel Johns, containing 166 acres and 63 perches, which title became vested in Stephen Duncan and wife Catherine A. who appointed William M. Stewart their attorney on 15 Sept. 1848, recorded in Book 6 pg.277 in Jefferson Co., together with appurtenances. /s/ Stephen Duncan, Catherine A. Duncan, by their atty in fact William M. Stewart. Wit. James M. Stewart. Ack. 8 Sept. 1851 before G.H. Severns??, recorder, Jefferson Co. PA. Recorded 25 Nov. 1851. (very faint and blurred document) (FHL film 923,842)
13-585/586: 9 July 1862, William Duncan, Jane Duncan and Mary Snow, heirs to estate of William Duncan decd, to William Thorp of Jefferson Co. PA, for $200 paid, sell tract of land in Washington Twp, Jefferson Co. PA, along land of L. Patton, on Ceres road, along McCullough road, F. Brown's line, containing 25 acres, being part of Lot No.3 of Tract No.407 surveyed to T. Pickering & Co. on a warrant dated May 17, 1785, and being part of the lot deeded to party of first part and located on NE corners of said lot, together with appurtenances. /s/ Wm. Duncan Jr., Jane (X) Duncan, Mrs. Mary Ann Snow. Wit. William Patton, J.W. Green. Ack. 11 July 1862 before J.W. Green, J.P., Jefferson Co. PA. Recorded March 31, 1863. (FHL film 931,893)
16-519: (blank day) Dec. 1864, George Duncan and Agness his wife of Allegheny Co. PA for $1,000 paid, sell to John G. Brandon of Forrest Co. PA, quit claim their interest to lands in Forrest and Jefferson Co. PA known as the Maple creek Mill property containing 1,030 acres more or less, comprising a tract containing 300 acres more or less in Polk Twp. of Jefferson Co. on the west end of Tract No.2768, also a tract of 106 acres more or less in Barnett Twp, Jefferson Co., being a part of lot No.5701 of the Albertis land in Jefferson Co., also a tract of 126 acres known as the Maple Creek Mill lot in Forrest Co. being part of Warrant No.5701 of the Alberti Lands in Forrest Co., also a tract containing 104 acres and 155 perches in Forrest co. PA known as the Maple Creek lot of the Coleman property, also a tract containing 400 acres more or less in Forrest Co. PA being off the west end of tract No.3144 and being the same tracts of pieces of land in a deed of even date between Charles C. Johnston and Sarah his wife to John G. Brandon, so that neither George Duncan and Agness his wife or any other person shall claim the above property known as the Maple Creek Mill property. /s/ Geo. Duncan, Agness Duncan. Wit. James Salisbury. Ack. 13 Dec. 1864 before James Salisbury, Allegheny Co. PA. Recorded Feb. 2, 1865. (FHL film 931,894)
18-448: 9 July 1866, Jane Duncan of Washington Twp, Jefferson Co. PA, to Frances W. Thorpe of same place, for $250 paid, sell parcel and lot of land in twp, county & state afsd, beginning at a corner of land owned by N?.H. Smith, Thomas Patkin's land, lands of F. Dreson?, being 1/2 of a tract owned by William Duncan Sr. and conveyed by will of said William Duncan Sr. to party of first part, said will being presented on 6 Jan. 1858 and dated 28 Jan. 1857, containing 53-3/4 acres excepting 25 acres conveyed to William Thorpe by deed July 9, 1852, togther with improvements, ... appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Jane (X) Duncan. Wit. J.W. Green, Mary Snow. Ack. 9 July 1866 before J.W. Green, J.P., Jefferson Co. PA. Recorded 7 Aug. 1866. (FHL film 931,896 Item 1)
20-311: Heading: Robt. J. Weddell to M. Dewal & Duncan. /s/ Robert J. Weddell, Nancy C. Weddell. (mostly cannot read, very dark or faded areas) Indexed: Nancy C. Weddle; Duncan, Jacob M. al to (blank), 20-311, recorded Feb. 15, 1868, 53.120 acres, Snyder Twp. (FHL film 573,878)
20-408: 24 Feb. 1868, William Duncan of Washington Twp, Jefferson Co. PA, to Harriett Parton of same, for $600 paid, sell land in Washington Twp ... containing 55 acres and 6-1/2 perches, being the west end of Allotment No.3 of tract No.407 surveyed by Timothy Perkins?? on a warrant No.?? to the afsd William Duncan by his father Nathan Duncan Sr. and deeded to said ?? Duncan (too dark) 9 Nov. 1843 by Charles C. Gaskill ... /s/ Wm. Duncan. Wit. Samuel Palton?, Sam? ?? Recorded 11 May 1868. (mostly cannot read, very dark or faded areas) Indexed: Duncan, Wm. from Harriett Patton, 20-408, recorded May 11, 1868, 55.6+, Wash. Tp. (FHL film 573,879)
Clarion Co. PA Deeds (SLC 7/25/2014)
Deeds from Venango Co. PA, v.1, 1834-1841 (FHL film 1,315,290)
VC1-85/86: 13 Aug. 1824, James Duncan of Cumberland Co. PA to Stephen Duncan of State of MS, that James Duncan by two several bonds bearing even date herewith is bound to said Stephen Duncan for $13,000 conditioned for the payment of $8,000 as follows, viz, by one of the said obligations for the payment of $2,000 with interest from 1 Jan. next and by one other of said obligations conditioned for the payment of $1,000 with interest from 1 Jan. next ... now this indenture that the said James Duncan in consideration of the foregoing debt or sums of money, $8,000, and for the better securing the payment thereof with the interest, to the said Stephen Duncan in the said obligations and for $1 paid, has sold to said Stephen Duncan 3 tracts or parcels of land, one in Indiana Co. PA containing 1,210 acres and 1/2, which was surveyed 23 July 1773 for the use of the late proprietors of PA and called Chevyhill "Manor" the title of which became vested in said James Duncan by virtue of conveyances and allowances in the law, two other tracts of land in Jefferson and Venango Co. PA, each containing 1000 acres more or less, one in Jefferson Co. surveyed pursuant to warrant dated 13 Dec. 1792 granted to Harman?? LeRoy and John Linchlaen? No.3201 and patent to Paul Birch 20 Oct. 1803, and the other tract in Venango Co. surveyed on warrant granted to Wilham Willink and dated 13 Dec. 1792 No.2780 for which letters patent issued 2 Sept. 1802, which last mentioned tract conveyances were executed to said James Duncan 2 Dec. 1816, together with appurtenances, which is granted to Stephen Duncan, provided if James Duncan pays to said Stephen Duncan the afsd debt or sum of $8,000 with interest from 1 Jan. next, this present indenture shall become void. /s/ James Duncan. Wit. Thos. Duncan, David Mahon. Ack. on the date of the indenture by James Duncan before Thos. Duncan Esq. one of the Associate Judges of the Supreme Court in the state afsd, 13 Aug. 1824, Indiana Co. Recorded in the office for recording deeds for counties of Indiana and Jefferson in Book No.5 pg.474 and 480? (?&c). /s/ 27 Aug. 1824, Alexander Taylor, Recorder. Recorded in Venango Co. 13 Oct. 1824, Book D, pg.30 &c. (FHL film 1,315,290)
VC1-111: 16 Oct. 1826, James Duncan of Cumberland Co. PA to Doctor Stephen Duncan of Natchez, MS, for $7,000 paid, sell lands, lots or real estate, 90 acres of out lots in Borough of Carlisle lying North of said Borough and adj. the heirs of Robert Blaine decd, and the other a lot of ground on the Canodoquindle? (Canodoquinette?) Creek in North Middleton Twp containing 4 acres more or less purchased of the late David Williams and undivided moity or half part of a tract of land in North and South Middleton Twp. lying on both sides of the Turnpike about 2? miles from Carlisle containing in the whole 225 acres more or less and sometimes called Duffeys Tract, one town lot with a small tenement thereon in the Borough of Caches? and situate on the old College Alley or lot of woodland lying on the North Mountain adj. Nicholas Unek? and others purchased of the late Dr. James Gustine containing 10 acres more or less, one other lot of woodland in Hopewell Twp. purchased of Walter Bell and containing 35 acres more or less, a tract of land in Indiana Co. containing 1600 acres more or less purchased of Colonel Arther P. Haynes, a tract of land in Venango Co. containing 1,000 acres more or less and one other tract in Jefferson Co. containing 1,000 acres more or less, both tracts purchased of the Holland Company, the first being distinguished as tract No.91? (191?) and the latter as tract No.231, together with all buildings, improvements, ... and appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ James Duncan. Wit. Jno. F. Bingaman, Rob. J. Dunbar. Recd on above date from Stephen Duncan $17,000, payment in full, /s/ James Duncan. Cumberland Co., John D. Mahon is acquainted with John F. Bingamon and Robert J. Dunbar who are citizens of MS and is acquainted with the handwriting of James Duncan, and that James Duncan signed the within deed, /s/ John D. Mahan, 8 Dec. 1826 before Elisha Doyle. Recorded in Venango Co. Sept. 25, 1828, Book D, page 399. (FHL film 1,315,290)
Clarion Co. PA Deeds Vol.1-2, 1840-1846 (FHL film 1,315,441 part 2)
1-28/29: Power of Attorney, Dr. Stephen Duncan & wife to John Duncan. We, Stephen Duncan and Catharine A. Duncan his wife of Adams Co. MS but now sojourning in City of Philadelphia, PA, appoint John Duncan of Southampton Twp, Cumberland Co., PA, our attorney to sell our lands in Cos. of Cumberland, Perry, Venango, Indiana, and Jefferson in state of PA, and make deeds etc. and receive money ... and pay debts ... or recover possession ... /s/ 1 Oct. 1839 at City of Philadelphia, Stephen Duncan, Catharine A. Duncan. Ack. before one of the Alderman for city of Philadelphia, John Brimsall?, 2 Oct. 1839. Recorded 16 Jan. 1845. (FHL film 1,315,441 part 2)
Cumberland Co. PA Deed (SLC 6/2/2011)
KK-110/111: 16 Oct. 1826, James Duncan Esq. of Cumberland Co. PA to Doctor Stephen Duncan of Natchez, MS, for $17,000, lands: 90 acres of out lots in Borough of Carlisle laying North of said Borough and adj. heirs of Robert Bleane decd & others; a lot of ground on Conedoguinette Creek in north Middleton Township containing 10 acres purchased of the late David Williamson; undivided moiety or half part of tract in North and South Middleton townships lying on both sides of the turnpike road about 2 miles from Carlisle, containing in the whole 225 acres more or less and sometimes called "Duffy's tract"; one town lot with a small tenement thereon in the Borough of Carlisle and situate on the Old College Alley; a lot of woodland lying on the North Mountain adj. Nicholas Ulerich & others purchased of the late Dr. James Gustine containing 10 acres more or less; one other lot of woodland in Hopewell Twp. purchased of Walter Bell containing 35 acres more or less; tract of land in Indiana county containing 1600 (MAD: sixteen hundred) acres more or less purchased of Colonel Arthur P. Hayne; a tract of land in Venango County containing 1,000 acres more or less and one other tract in Jefferson County containing 1000 acres more or less both tracts purchased of the Howard Company one part being tract number 91 and the latter as tract No.230. /s/ James Duncan. Wit. Jno. T. Bingaman, Robt. T. Dunbar. Statement by Jno. D. Mahon who is acquainted with John T. Bingaman and Robert T. Dunbar, and with the handwriting of James Duncan. Recorded 8 Dec. 1826. (FHL film 21,061; SLC 9/9/2010; rechecked 6/2/2011)
Indiana Co. PA Mortgage index 1803-1969; mortgagors C-E (FHL film 863,912; SLC 6/17/2008)
Original format: Sat[isfied], Mortgagor, mortgagee, Vol-pg., record date, amount, location
My format below: Vol-pg, Mortgagor, to mortgagee, record date, amount, location, Satisfied?
5-479: Duncan, James, mtg. to Stephen Duncan, Aug. 27, 1824, $8,000, -Indiana, Venango & Jefferson Cos.
Indiana Co. PA Deeds (SLC 6/13/2008, 6/19/2009, and 6/20/2009)
5-479/481: #620, James Duncan to Stephen Duncan. 13 Aug. 1824, James Duncan of Cumberland Co. PA to Stephen Duncan of State of Mississippi, that afsd James Duncan by two bonds bearing even date stands bound to the said Stephen Duncan for $16,000 conditioned for the payment of $8,000, by one obligation for payment of $2,000 with interest from 1 Jan. next and by one other of said obligations for payment of $6,000 with interest from the same 1 Jan. next, NOW this indenture that said James Duncan in consideration of aforesaid debt or sum of $8,000 to secure payment with interest to said Stephen Duncan, and $1, sell three tracts of land, one in the Co. of Indiana, PA, containing 1202 acres and a half surveyed 23 July 1773, title vested in said James Duncan, two other tracts of land in the Counties of Jefferson and Venango in said State of PA, each containing 1000 acres, one in Jefferson Co. surveyed per warrant dated 13 Dec. 1792 granted to Herman L. Roy and John Sinklair, #3201 and patented to Paul Fuste 20 Oct. 1813, and the other tract in Venango Co. surveyed on warrant granted to Williem? (Wilhem?) Willent & others dated 13 Dec. 1792 and numbered 2780 for which patent issued 20 Sept. 1802, for which last mentioned tracts conveyances were executed by said James Duncan 2 Dec. 1816. Provided the debt be paid to said Stephen Duncan by first day of January next, the present indenture shall cease. /s/ James Duncan. Wit. Tho. Duncan, David N?. Mahon. James Duncan ack. before Thomas Duncan Esq. one of the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court for PA, 13 Aug. 1824. Recorded 27 Aug. 1824. (FHL film 862,680)
5-481/482: #621, 2 Dec. 1816, Paul Buste of Blocking's? Retreat? in Philadelphia Co. PA, to James Duncan of (blank), for $1,000, tract of land in Sixth District commonly called Broahead's District in Jefferson Co. PA, surveyed per warrant to Herman S. Roy and John Sinklain? (Sinklaire?) dated 13 Dec. 1792, being Number 3201 but which is numbered on Holland Land Company's maps and books no. 231, which has been patented to Paul Busti by date 20 Oct. 1813 enrolled in Book 11, containing 1,000 acres. /s/ Paul Busti, wit. F.Y. Flander, Kemp A. De Francis. Ack. 2 Dec. 1816 in City of Philadelphia. Rec. 27 Aug. 1824. (FHL film 862,680)
5-482/483: Paul Busti #622 to Thomas Duncan. 2 Dec. 1816, Paul Busti of Blockley's Retreat in Philadelphia Co. PA, to Thomas Duncan of Carlisle in Cumberland Co. PA, for $4,000, 4 tracts of land in the Sixth District, commonly called Brodhead's District, in Jefferson Co. PA, surveyed per four warrants to Herman LeRey and John Lineklean dated 13 Dec. 1792, numbered As follows: Number 3157, 3202, 3196, and 3041, but which are numbered on the Holland Land Company Maps and Books as 230, 236, 237 & 238 (258?), patented to said Paul Busti, Tract 230 on 27 Oct., tract 236, 237 & 258 on 19 Oct., all 1813, containing together 4,000 acres. /s/ Paul Busti, wit. Y.Y?. Fander? (Flander?), Kemp. A. de Frances. Ack. 2 Dec. 1816 Philadelphia, PA, Rec. 27 Aug. 1824. (FHL film 862,680)
6-573/575: 16 Oct. 1826, James Duncan of Cumberland Co. PA to Doctor Stephen Duncan of Natches, Mississippi, for $17,000, sell following lots, to wit, 90 acres of out lots in Borough of Carlisle lying North of said Borough and adj. heirs of Robert Blaine decd and others, a lot of ground on the Conedoginuette? Creek in North Middleton Twp. containing 10 acres purchased of the late David Williamson, an undivided moiety or half part of a tract in North & South Middleton Twp. &c lying on both sides of the Turnpike road about two miles from Carlisle containing in the whole 225 acres, sometimes called "Duffs's" tract, one town lot with a small tenement thereon in the Borough of Carlisle on the old College Alley, a lot of Woodland on the North Mountain adj. Nicholas Ulrick & others purchased of the late Dr. James Gustine? (Gartine?) containing 10 acres, one other lot of Woodland in Hopewell Twp. purchased of Walter Bell containing 35 acres, and a tract in Indiana Co. containing 1,600 acres purchased of Colonel Arthur P. Hayne, a tract of land in Venango County containing 1,000 acres and one other tract in Jefferson Co. containing 1,000 acres, both tracts purchased of the Holland Company, the first being distinguished as tract Number 91 and the latter as tract no. 281, together with buildings etc. /s/ James Duncan (no wife). Wit. John F. Benjamin, Robert F. Dunbar. Statement by John D. Mahan who knows the witnesses that he is also acquainted with the handwriting of James Duncan, 8 Dec. 1826. Rec. 27 Sept. 1828. (FHL film 862,680)
7-274/276: Dr. Stephen Duncan & wife to Frances Hughes. 29 Sept. 1830, Doctor Stephen Duncan of City of Natchez, Adams Co. MS, and wife Catharine A. by James H. Devor? Esq. of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney, to Francis Hughes of Derry Twp, Westmoreland Co. PA, that James Duncan Esquire late of borough of Carlisle in Cumberland Co. PA by deed 16 Oct. 1826 recorded in Indiana Record Book 4? page 573, for consideration mentioned therein, conveyed to afsd Doctor Stephen Duncan a parcel of land containing 1,502 acres in Green Twp in Indiana Co. PA called "Cherry hill manor" and Doctor Stephen Duncan and Catharine A. his wife by letter or power of attorney (blank) day of August 1828 recorded in Indiana Co. Record Book 7 pg.190 &c appointed George Lyon Esquire of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney to sell and dispose of their land in PA and make deed, and said George Lyon on 21 Aug. 1830 ack. and recorded Indiana Co. appointed the said James H. Devor to convey for him etc. all the lands of the said Doctor Stephen Duncan in Counties of Indiana, Jefferson and Venango in PA, now the said Stephen Duncan and Catharine A. his wife for $892.25 paid, sell to Francis Hughes the tract of land part of aforesaid larger tract beg. in a line of land of John Evans Esq., and by the same ... thence by part of the original tract, to ... the beginning, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Stephen Duncan, Catharine Duncan by their attorney in fact James H. Devor Esqr. Wit. William Leard, Wm. Rinter. James H. Devor Esqr. attorney in fact for Doctor Stephen Duncan and Catharine A. Duncan, appeared 29 Sept. 1830 before Garvin? Sutton. Recorded Nov. 1, 1830. (FHL film 862,681; SLC 6/19/2009, rechecked SLC 5/30/2011 and 9/28/2011)
7-292/294: 6 Oct. 1830, Doctor Stephen Duncan of City of Natches, Adams Co. MS, and wife Catharine A., by James H. Devore attorney, Esq., of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, to Thomas Barr of Green Twp., Indiana Co. PA, that James Duncan Esq. late of borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, by deed 16 Oct. 1826 recorded in Indiana Co. PA Record Book No.5 page 573 granted afsd Doctor Stephen Duncan a parcel of land containing 1202-1/2 acres in Green Township, Indiana Co. PA, called Cherryhill Manor, and said Doctor Stephen Duncan and Catharine his wife by letter or power of attorney dated (blank) August 1828 recorded Indiana Co. Record Book No.7, page 400&, appointed George Lyon Esq. of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney to sell all their lands in PA and make deeds, and said George Lyon by letter or power of attorney 21 Aug. 1830 recorded Indiana Co. PA, appointed James H. Devor to sell and convey all the lands of the said Doctor Stephen Duncan in counties of Indiana, Jefferson and Venango, in PA, and make deeds, now for $392.25 paid, this a deed to Thomas Barr for part of a larger tract, beg. ... by land of William Stevens, then ... heirs of Charles Gibson?, then ... to the beginning, containing 112 acres and 11 perches, warrant title. /s/ Stephen Duncan, Catharine A. Duncan, by their attorney Jas. H. Devor. Wit. Samuel Gibson, Josias Lee. James H. Devor Esquire appeared 6 Oct. 1830 before Thos?. Morgan, J.P., Indiana Co. Recorded Nov. 1, 1830. (FHL film 862,681; SLC 6/19/2009, rechecked SLC 5/30/2011)
7-677/679: #813. 20 Oct. 1831, Doctor Stephen Duncan of City of Natches, Adams Co. MS, and wife Catharine A., by James H. Devore Esquire of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney, to John Over of (blank) Township, Bedford Co. PA; that James Duncan Esqr. late of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, by deed 15 Oct. 1826, recorded Indiana Co. PA Book 6 pg.573, deeded tract of 1202 acres in Green Twp., Indiana Co. PA, called Cherry hill manor; and said Doctor Stephen Duncan and Catharine A. his wife by power of attorney (blank) August 1828 recorded Indiana Co. Record Book Vol. page appointed George Lyon Esq. of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney to sell all their lands in PA and make deeds, and said George Lyon by letter or power of attorney 21 Aug. 1830 recorded Indiana Co. PA, appointed James H. Devor to sell and convey all the lands of the said Doctor Stephen Duncan in counties of Indiana, Jefferson and Venango, in PA, and make deeds; now for $645 paid, sell to John Over a tract or parcel of land part of aforesaid larger tract, beg. at corner of land now of Francis Hughes, formerly part of the same larger tract, then to ... corner of land now of Jacob Patt formerly part of the same tract, then ... land of Simon and John Duck also formerly part of the same tract and by the same and part of lot No.5 ... corner of land of the afsd Francis Hughes, then ... to the beginning, containing 172 acres, warrant title. /s/ Stephen Duncan, Catharine A. Duncan, by their attorney Jas. H. Devor. Wit. John Evans, Meed Rally. James H. Devor Esquire appeared 6 Oct. 1830 before Thos?. Morgan, J.P., Indiana Co. Recorded Nov. 1, 1830. (FHL film 862,681; SLC 6/19/2009, rechecked SLC 5/30/2011)
7-679: 20 Oct. 1831, Doctor Stephen Duncan of City of Natchez, Adams Co. MS, and wife Catharine A., by James H. Devor Esq. of Borough of Carlisle in Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney, to Simon Dick of Green Twp, Indiana Co. PA; that James Duncan Esq. late of borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, by deed on 16 Oct. 1826 recorded in Book 6 pg.573, conveyed to said Dr. Stephen Duncan 1202 acres in Green Twp. in Indiana Co. PA, and Dr. Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine A., by power of attorney Aug. 1828 recorded Book 7 pg.190, appointed George A. Lyon Esq. of Borough of Carlisle, who appointed ... lands of Doctor Stephen Duncan in the counties of Indiana, Jefferson and Venango; now Dr. Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine for $420, deed to Simon Dick land part of a larger tract, adj. lands of Jacob Patt, John Over, James Lydick, John Dick, 112 acres 11 pence. /s/ by Attorney. (FHL film 862,681)
11-195/196: Deed No.218. 18 May 1832, Doctor Stephen Duncan of City of Natchez, Adams Co. MS, and wife Catharine A., by James H. Dever of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney, to James Lydick of Given? Twp., Indiana Co. PA; that James Duncan Esq. late of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, by deed 16 Oct. 1826, rec. Indiana Co. Record Book 6, pg.573, conveyed to said Doctor Stephen Duncan land containing 1202 acres in Green Twp, Indiana Co. PA, called Cherryhill Maner, and the said Doctor Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine by their letter of attorney dated (blank) August 1828 recorded Book 7 pg.190, appointed George A. Lyon Esq. of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, their attorney to sell and dispose of their lands in PA and make deeds, and that George A. Lyons by his letter of attorney dated 21 Aug. 1830 appointed said James H. Devor to sell the lands of said Doctor Stephen Duncan in the counties of Indiana, Jefferson & Venango in PA; NOW the said Stephen Duncan and wife Catharine A. for $448.28 sell to James Lydick the tract beg. at a post corner of land of John Dick and Simon Dick and John Over and Frances Hughes and Thomas Barr and Simpsons heirs, containing 112 and 11/160 acres, together with buildings, etc. /s/ Stephen Duncan, Catharine A. Duncan, by their attorney in fact Jas. H. Dever. Wit. John Barr, Simon Dick. Ack. Indiana Co. PA by James H. Devor, Esquire, 18 May 1832. Rec. 23 June 1840. (FHL film 862,683)
Venango Co. PA Deed (FHL film 864,540; SLC 9/18/2012)
D-410/411: 16 Oct. 1826, James Duncan of Cumberland Co. PA to Doctor Stephen Duncan of Natchez, MS, for $17,000 paid, sell lots or real estate, 90 acres of out lots in Borough of Carlisle lying north of said Borough and adj. the heirs of Robert Blaine decd & others; a lot of ground on the Conedequinett Creek in North Middleton Twp. containing 10 acres more or less purchased of the late David Williamson; an undivided moiety or half part of a tract of land in North and South Middleton Townships and lying on both sides of the turnpike about 2 miles from Carlisle containing in the whole 225 acres more or less, sometimes called "Duffy's Tract"; one town lot with small tenement thereon in the Borough of Carlisle on the old College Alley; a lot of woodland on the north mountain adj. Nicholas Ulrich & others purchased of the late Lt. James Gustine containing 10 acres more or less, another lot of woodland in Hopewell twp. purchased of Walter Bell containing 35 acres more or less, a tract of land in Indiana Co. containing 1600 acres more or less purchased of Colonel Arthur F. Hayne, a tract of land in Venango Co. containing 1,000 acres more or less, and one other tract in Jefferson Co. containing 1,000 acres more or less, both tracts purchased of the Holland Company, the first Tract No.91, the latter Tract No.231, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ James Duncan. Wit. Jno. F. Bingaman, Robert T. Dunbar. Proved on oath of John D. Mahon who is acquainted with John F. Bingaman and Robert T. Dunbar and with the handwriting of James Duncan, 8 Dec. 1826, /s/ Jno. D. Mahon before Elisha Doyle. Recorded 8 Dec. 1826 in Cumberland Co. Record Book KK Vol.1 pg.110 &c. Recorded Sept. 25, 1828. (FHL film 864,540)
"Adams Centinel" Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, March 20, 1822 (transcription by and from Kathy Cawley 2/2004)
3,500 CAUTIONS
Jefferson county Circuit Court.
Jesse H. Duncan, vs. Joshua Lindsay, SLANDER.
"This was an action brought by the Plaintiff against the defendant for having charged him with stealing hogs out of his pen. The plea of justification being relied on by the defendant, the jury, after a few minutes absence from their box, brought in a verdict for the plaintiff of three thousand five hundred dollars."
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