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Washington Co. PA deed index (from Iris Grimmett 10/1986; 1781-1924 v.D, grantee on FHL film 852,976; grantor on FHL film 852,991)
(next "A" grantee 1879; next "J" grantee 1864; next "A" grantor 1855; next "J" grantor 1855; quit on "D" grantors at 1860, "H" at 1854, "L" at 1860; only copied a few deeds indexed after 1850)
1A-311: 26 Aug. 1784, William Bolin to John Duncan
1D-139: 10 Jan. 1788, Joseph Carle by Sheriff to Andrew Duncan al, Kings Creek
1D-231: 29 July 1788, Thomas Duncan & wife to Catherine Thompson, Peters
1D-236: 19 Aug. 1788, Alexander Duncan & wife to John Hill, Smiths
1I-36: 6 Jan. 1791, James McNary & wife to Izbell Duncan, Cecil
1I-792: 17 Jan. 1794, Samuel Fulton & wife to Andrew Duncan, Hanover
1L-43: 18 Feb. 1795, Robert Kennedy & wife to John Duncan, Smith
1M-40: 4 April 1796, John Canon & wife to Andrew Duncan, Canon
1M-601: 18 Jan. 1797, Andrew Duncan & wife to Robert McCurdey, Canon
1O-248: 30 July 1798, John Dunkin & wife to Mattarn Sphar, Maple Creek
1Q-653: 11 Jan. 1802, Robt. Brobston & wife to Ann Duncan or Dunkin, S. Ten Mile Creek
1T-37: 1 March 1805, John Duncan & wife to William Randaff, Smith
1T-344: 15 April 1806, Robert Calvin to Arthur Duncan
1T-344: 15 April 1806, Arthur Duncan & wife to James Crawford by Admr
1T-570: 23 March 1807, Henry Speers & wife to Hercules Duncan, Maple Creek
1T-571: 23 March 1807, Hercules Dunkin & wife to William Millison, Fallowfield
1U-10: 30 Oct. 1807, John Dunkin & wife (Margaret) to John Ringland, Maple Creek
1U-709: 30 Oct. 1809, Thomas Dwire by Admr. to Joshua Duncan al, Pike Run
1V-403: 19 March 1811, John Jackson al to John Duncan, Hanover
1W-8: 15 July 1811, Andrew Duncan & wife to John Stewart
1W-653: 10 April 1813, Richard Donaldson to William Duncan, Robinson
1X-341: 31 May 1813, Samuel Hanna al to Robert Duncan al, Chartiers
1X-341: 31 May 1813, Samuel Hanna al to Andrew Duncan al, Chartiers
1X-341: 31 May 1813, Samuel Hanna al to John Duncan al, Chartiers
1X-342: 31 May 1813, John Duncan to Andrew Duncan, Chartiers
1X-343: 31 May 1813, Isabella Craig al to Andrew Duncan, Chartiers
1X-343: 31 May 1813, Susannah Duncan al to Andrew Duncan, Chartiers
1X-344: 31 May 1813, Samuel Hanna al to Andrew Duncan, Wash. Co. Release
1X-583: 10 Nov. 1813, Gabril Kerr & wife to Joshua Dunkin, Pike Run
1X-650: 24 June 1814, John Dunkin & wife (Margaret) to James Ward al, Fallowfield
1Y-610: 29 May 1815, Andrew Duncan & wife to Robert Duncan, Hanover
2A-241: 19 June 1816, Abraham Crow & wife to John Duncan, Smith
2A-465: 28 Nov. 1816, James Duncan, Eliza T. (or) E.T. Duncan al to John Lawton, Cross Creek
2A-486: 12 Dec. 1816, Andrew Duncan & wife to Jonathan Duncan, Hanover
2C-85: 9 April 1818, John Duncan & wife to Alexander Duncan, Smith
2C-202: 22 June 1818, Elizabeth Duncan by attorney to Richard Miller
2D-222: 4 May 1819, Thomas Duncan, Nancy Duncan al to John Shults al, Williamsport
2D-359: 30 Sept. 1819, Russel Moore & wife to Jonathan Duncan, Hanover
2E-312: 2 June 1821, James Duncan & wife to David Adams, Cross Creek
2H-123: 28 June 1824, John Simanton & wife to John Duncan Jr., Hanover
2L-351: 6 June 1828, Jane Duncan al to John Patterson Sr., Cross Creek
2L-399: 24 June 1828, Robert Barton & wife to Alexander Duncan, Smith
2M-52: 7 Oct. 1828, Elisha McCurdy & wife to John Duncan Jr., Hanover
2M-121: 15 Nov. 1828, Joshua Dunkin, Nancy Dunkin al to Parker Scott, Wash. Co.
2M-224: 25 March 1829, Alexander Duncan, Jane K. Duncan al to Samuel Dixon al, Fallowfield
2M-272: 1829, Elizabeth McCord to James Duncan Sr., Nottingham
2N-100: 20 Jan. 1830, Joshua Dunkin & wife (Nancy) to Nicholas Barter, Pike Run
2N-170: 22 March 1830, Jonathan (or) J. Duncan & wife to George Chamberland, Hanover
2N-187: 24 March 1830, George Chamberlan & wife to Jonathan Duncan, Kings Creek
2O-149: 21 Dec. 1830, Alexr. Duncan & wife to John Proudfoot, Raccoon Creek
2O-456: 31 Aug. 1831, John Coulter al to Alexander Duncan al, Smith
2O-457: 31 Aug. 1831, Elisha Macurdy & wife to Alexander Duncan al, Smith
2P-267: 25 June 1832, Catharine Ramsay to Jonathan Duncan
2P-482: 15 Oct. 1833, Samuel Nickel al to Alexander Duncan, Nr Briceland Roads
2Q-484: 23 Sept. 1834, Jonathan Duncan, Letha Duncan, al to Arthur Scott, Hanover
2R-118: 28 April 1834, Jane Duncan al to William Potts, Canon
2R-346: 27 Jan. 1835, John Duncan & wife to James Jackson, Hanover
2S-36: 11 April 1835, James Duncan & wife to John Duncan, Nottingham
2S-152: 24 Aug. 1835, John Smith to David Duncan, Hanover
2S-153: 24 Aug. 1835, David Duncan, Mary M.F. Duncan al to William Mercer, Hanover
2S-165: 5 Sept. 1835, John Duncan & wife (Elizabeth) to John Witherow, Nottingham
2S/2X-280: Aug. 1839, David Duncan, Mary McF. Duncan al to Robert G. Smith, Hanover
2T-28: 30 April 1836, John Duncan, Jane Duncan, al to John B. Innis, Wash.
2T-399: 19 Dec. 1836, Moses Allen & wife to John Dunken, Hanover
2U-415: 17 Oct. 1837, Alexander Duncan to Thomas Livingston, Hanover
2W-206: 25 Dec. 1838, Moses Allen & wife to David Duncan, Hanover
3A-91: 16 Nov. 1841, Alexander Duncan & wife to John Andrews, Smith
3A-494: 14 July 1842, George Chamberlin al to Jonathan Duncan, Hanover
3D-367: 1846, Andrew Duncan to Ann M. Duncan, James Duncan, Jane Duncan, Samuel Duncan by gdn al, Hanover
3F-328: 30 June 1848, John Ferguson by Admr. to Alexander Duncan, Hanover
3F-449: 5 Oct. 1848, Andrew Duncan, Ann M. or Ann Mariah Duncan al to Samuel Duncan al, Wash. Co.
3F-449: 5 Oct. 1848, Andrew Duncan, Nancy T. Duncan, al to Jane Duncan al, Wash. Co.
3F-449: 5 Oct. 1848, Andrew Duncan al to James Duncan al, Wash. Co.
3H-397: 12 July 1850, John N. (or) J.N. Duncan & wife to Charles McGlaughlin, Hopewell
3H-469: 26 Aug. 1850, George W. Dungan to Jonathan Duncan, Hanover (from grantee index)
3I-572: 4 Aug. 1851, Andrew Duncan & Ann Maria Duncan & Nancy Y. Duncan al to Samuel Duncan, Hanover
3L-142: 14 Oct. 1852, William C. Marquis & wife to John S. Duncan, Cross Creek
3M-138: 15 July 1853, Robert McClure & wife to William M. Duncan, Burgettstn
3M-412: 28 Nov. 1853, Sarah Mathews & con. to Alexander Duncan, Hanover
3O-296: 18 Nov. 1854, W.M. Duncan, Harriet Duncan al to Vance & Phillis, Burgettstn
3O-374: 14 Dec. 1854, Elisha McCurdy by Exr. to William M. Duncan, Florence
3P-357: 25 June 1855, William M. Duncan by Shff to David I. Rogers, Florence
3R-444: 14 Jan. 1857, Alexander Duncan by Exr. to Jane Duncan al, Hanover
3R-446: 14 Jan. 1857, Alexander Duncan by Exr. to John W. Duncan al, Hanover
3T-114: 16 Nov. 1857, William M. (or) W.M. Duncan & wife to William J. Cool, Florence
3V-109: Feb. 1859, Daniel Duncan to Ella M. Duncan, release
3Y-178: 21 Nov. 1860, Daniel Duncan al to William Mercer, Hanover
4V-506: 20 May 1872, U.S. Army to Alexander S. Duncan, Discharge
Washington Co. PA Land Patent (copy of original from Iris Grimmett 10/1992)
Patent #218, 7 May 1789, Washington Co., 170 acres to Amos Hough, Retd &c. 5 July 1792. Whereas Amos Hough of the Co. of (blank) has requested to take up 170 acres of land, including an improvement adjoining lands of Lawrence Crow, John Duncan, Thomas Carroll and others, on the waters of Maple Creek, in Washington Co., ... at the rate of £10 per 100 acres, per Act of Assembly 1st April 1784, interest to commence from 1 March 1786, these are to authorize and require you to survey to the said Amos Hough the said quantity of acres. Dated 7 May 1789.
Copy of page number 217, handwritten C-74, sketch of boundaries of 328-1/2 acres on Maple Creek, neighbors shown as Thomas Carroll C80-423, Henry Spears C193-273, Patk. McCordell, Henry Spears, Lawrence Crow, John Duncan C37-208; Draft of a survey called "Hough Manson" situate on Maple Creek in Washington County containing 328-1/2 acres and ye. usual allowe. for roods &c executed June ye 4th 1790 in pursuance of a warrant granted to Amos Hough for 170 Acs. dated May 7th 1789. /s/ Presley Nevill, Mattw. Ritchie, D.S.S.; Danl. Brodhead Esq. Sur. Gen. (at bottom of page:) In testimony that the above is a copy of the original remaining on file in the Dept. of Internal Affairs of PA, made conformably to an act of assembly approved 16 Feb. 1833, dated 28 Feb. 1905. /s/ Sec. of Internal Affairs.
Washington Co. PA Deeds (FHL film 862,519; from Charles A. Duncan 10/1992)
1X-341: 2 Nov. 1795, Samuel Hannah and wife Elizabeth, John Neilson and wife Margret (X), James Neilson and wife Ann (X), heirs of John Duncan decd of Washington Co. PA to John Duncan, Andrew Duncan and Robert Duncan, also heirs of John Duncan decd of same, for £50 PA money, all our right title and claim to our share of the real estate of our decd father John Duncan, it being one undivided third part of a certain tract of land in Chartiers Township, Washington Co. PA, adj. lands of James McNary, George Wallace, widow Allison, and widow Hues; wit. Patrick McCullier, Daniel McLane, James Ramsay; John & Margret Neilson and James & Anne Neilson appeared in Allegheny Co. bef. Wm. Littel, JP, 6/20/1796; statement 5/20/1813 by Revd. James Ramsay who witnessed the deed at the office of William Little Esq. of Allegheny Co., also present were James Neilson and Anne his wife and the Revd. Daniel McLean, another subscribing witness, that Ramsay is unable at this distance of time to say that he has a distinct recollection of the sealing and delivery of the deed by James Neilson and his wife Anne but presumes that they must have sealed and delivered it in his presence as upon all occasions where he has been called on to attest any deed, he has been particularly careful to see that the parties subscribed it and complied with the requisite formalities. Rec. 5/13/1813.
1X-342: 15 Dec. 1806, John Duncan of Ohio State of the Ohio to his brother Andrew Duncan of Washington Co. PA; that John Duncan father of the above John and Andrew Duncan died intestate and left a certain tract of land in Chartiers Township, Washington Co. PA adjoining land of James McNary and others where said Andrew Duncan now lives; there were eight heirs to said land, viz, Elizabeth, Anne, Margaret, John, Andrew, Mary, Susannah, and Isabella; that John Duncan purchased those of his sisters claims and caused them to make over their claims to Andrew Duncan, in the records in Washington Co., Viz, Anne, Margaret, and Mary; that John Duncan for $400 paid by Andrew Duncan, sells to Andrew Duncan all his right to his part of the land, the said 1/8 of the tract and likewise his sisters, viz, Anne Duncan, Margaret Duncan, and Mary Duncan, parts. Wit. William Slemons, William Slemons, Jr. Receipt 15 Dec. 1860 for $500 (sic). John Duncan ack. deed in Washington Co. PA before William Slemons, JP, 12/15/1806. Rec. 5/31/1813.
1X-343: 3 April 1809, Susannah (X) Duncan and John Craig and wife Isabella (X) to Andrew Duncan (brother of Susannah and Isabella), for $6 (sic) US money, all our right title interest and claim to our share of the land claimed by our deceased father John Duncan adjoining James McNary, George Wallace, and others in Chartiers Township Washington Co. PA; Wit. Jn. Riddile (JP), Mary Riddile. Receipt ack. $6 payment. Isabella being of full age, examined apart from her husband, 4/3/1809. Rec. 5/30/1813.
1X-344: 20 Oct. 1810, Samuel Hannah and wife Elizabeth (X), John Neilson and wife Margaret, and Samuel Neilson and wife Mary (X), for $30 paid by Andrew Duncan, release all our right title interest and claim to a certain tract of land in Washington Co. PA adjoining lands of James McNary, George Wallace and others formerly owned by our father deceased John Duncan; wit. Isaac Donaldson, Wilson Laughlin. Samuel and Elizabeth Hannah appeared bef. William Slemons, JP for Washington Co. PA, 10/19/1810. Isaac Donaldson testified to John Neilson's signing, and Samuel and Mary Neilson (examined separately) appeared 4/21/1812, before James Proudfoot, JP, Washington Co. PA. Rec. 5/30/1813. (MAD: no reference or signature shown for Margaret Neilson.)
Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 2/2009 and 6/2009)
1A-311/312: William Bolen to John Dunnen. 3 March 1783, William Bolan of Washington Co. PA for 129 pounds PA money, paid by John Dunnen of county & state afsd, receipt ack., sell to John Duncan a tract of land now in his possession containing 129 achor [MAD: acres], being (MAD: beginning) at the large luck? ... between William Bolon and John Albyon (MAD: Allison?) and running thence ... corner of Wm. Bolen's field, then ... stake at the house ... then ... to the beginning, being 129 achors and perches laid off by Wm. Sincler survey, with buildings, etc. to the behooff of sd. John Duncan ... subject to payment of the purchase money .../s/ William Bolin, Wit. John Weixfon, George McCullagh. Ack. 24 August 1784 by George McCollough, rec. August 26, 1784. (FHL film 862,503)
1A-312/314: John Dunging to Joseph Holmes. 14 Dec. 1782, John Dungan in Washington Co. PA for 75 pounds money of PA, to Joseph Holmes of said county, sell my right, title, interest, claim and demand to tract and improvement of land containing 440 acres on the waters of Bigg Travers? adj. lands of William Lankfoot on the W, Frances Chain? on the E, David Patton NE, Isaac Wifeman NW, ...which I purchased of Chiden? Morgan. /s/ John Dungan. Wit. Tanig? W. Courty?, John Canon. Ack. on oath of John "Dunan," 20 March 1784. Rec. 26 Aug. 1784. (FHL film 862,503)
1D-139: 5 Oct. 1787, James Marshel Esq. High Sheriff of Washington Co. PA; that David Philips recovered at Court of Common Pleas January term 1787 against Joseph Carle, £133 5 sh. 10p and damages ... levied on property of Joseph Carle, land on waters of Kings Creek adj. land of John Bleazer, Daniel Swearingen & others, 400 acres, (more not copied), sold at public sale 5 Oct. 1787 to Andrew Duncan and Samuel Fulton for £85. Wit. Henry Taylor, J. Marshel, Jno. Hoge. (FHL film 862,506)
1D-231/232: 8 July 1788, Thomas Duncan Esq. and wife Martha of Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA, to Catherine Thompson, widow of Wm. Thompson, gentleman, of same place, that Thomas Duncan by deed this day of (blank) in the year of our Lord 1784 (sic) for 500 pds PA money sell to said Catharine Thompson the two plantations in Peters Twp. in Washington Co. PA containing 554 acres which were surveyed in the name of John Earl & Benjamen Tate and whereas the said deed has been lost or mislaid, now this indenture WITNESSETH that said Thomas Duncan and wife Martha for 500 pds and 1 shilling sell to said Catharine Thompson the afsd two plantations & tracts of land. /s/ Thos. Duncan, Martha Duncan. Wit. Jonathan Walker, Thomas Crough. Ack. Cumberland Co. PA, 8 July 1788. Recorded 29 July 1788. (FHL film 862,506; extract also from Iris Grimmett 1987)
1D-232: Executors of the late Genl. Wm. Thompson to Thos. Duncan, Esq. 8 July 1888, Catharine Thompson, Robert Mayan and George Thompson executors of the will of William Thompson Esq. decd, together with Robert Thompson who appointed the said George his attorney, to Thomas Duncan of Borough of Carlisle, Esqr. Per deed dated (blank) in 1784, two plantations of land in Peters Twp., Washington Co. PA, containing 554 acres, surveyed in the names of John Earl and Benjamin Tate, whereas the said deed has been lost or mislaid, now this indenture WITNESSETH that said Catharine Thompson, Robert Magaw and George Thompson for himself and Robert Thompson, for 500 lbs, and one shilling, to Thomas Duncan the afsd two plantations. /s/ Cath. Thompson, Robt McGaw, Geo. Thompson for himself and Robert Thompson. Ack. Cumberland Co. PA 8 July 1888, recorded 29 July 1888. (FHL film 862,506)
1D-236: 19 Aug. 1788, Alexander Duncan and wife Susannah (X) of Smith's Twp., Washington Co. PA, to John Hill of Little Brittain Twp., Lancaster Co. PA, £75, tract in Smiths Twp. adj. land of Thomas Jackson, George McCollough, John Kinkead, Alexander Duncan, William Patterson, containing 150 acres, part of a patent to Alexander Duncan from office in Philadelphia 12 March 1788 enrolled in Patent Book 13, pg.27, 18 March 1788, called Duncannon. Wit. John Clark, Samuel Johnston Jr., Saml. Johnston. Ack. Washington Co. PA. (FHL film 862,506)
1I-36: 28 May 1789, James McNary and wife Margaret (X) of Cesil Twp., Washington Co. PA, farmer, to Isbell Duncan of afsd, widow, £30, in trust for "himself" and the children of her husband John Duncan deceased, tract in Cesil Twp. (neighbors not given), containing 140 acres and 10 perches which was granted to said James McNary by patent 6 Sept. 1787 and enrolled in Patent Book 11, pg.221, on 29 Sept. 1787. Wit. Wm. Meetkirk, Richard A?. Dickerson. (FHL film 862,508)
1I-792: 23 Sept. 1793, Samuel Fulton of Smiths Twp, Washington Co. PA, and wife Catharine to Andrew Duncan of York Co., Hopewell Twp., PA, grant to Joseph Carrol on warrant for 400 acres 16 Feb. 1785, land on Kings Creek, Hanover Twp., Washington Co. PA, tract called "Prospect" (MAD: meets and bounds not copied), containing 358 acres; suit of David Phillips, sheriff sold land to Andrew Duncan and Samuel Fulton of York Co. PA on 5 Oct. 1787 for £85, patent granted them 8 April 1791, now Fultons deed to Duncan for £142 11 sh. for one moiety or nearly the half part of foregoing containing 174 acres, adj. John Blazer, Daniel Swearingen, and Samuel Moore. Wit. Samuel Smith, Thos. Dicksan. (FHL film 862,508)
1L-43: 3 Dec. 1794, Robert Kennedy of Smiths Twp., Washington Co. PA, yeoman, and wife Rachel (X) to John Duncan of same, yeoman, £20, parcel on waters of Racoon Creek in afsd, adj. James Rankin's land, Robert Colville, David McCready, John Duncan, containing 39 acres 23 poles, being part of 424 acres granted Robert Kennedy 21 Aug. 1793, enrolled in Patent Book 20 page 153. Wit. John Wilkin, James Rankin, Jas. Edgar. (FHL film 862,509)
1M-40: Refer to patent 24 March 1793, Book 19, pg.239, to John Cannon, 413 acres in Chartier Twp., Washington Co. PA adjoining Matthew Ritchie, Henry Dannell and others; said John Canon lay out the Town of Cannonsburgh on part of the tract; NOW 24 April 1795, John Cannon and wife Jannet of Cannonsburg to Andrew Duncan of same place, for £3, lot in Cannonsburg on Pitt St. adj. David Ralston, John Canon, Samuel Miller. Both signed. Wit. John McDowell, Jas. Foster. (FHL film 862,510)
1M-601: Refer to Patent 27 March 1793 in Book 19, pg.239, to John Canon, for 413 acres in Chartier Twp., Washington Co. PA adjoining Matthew Ritchie, Henry Dannell and others; said John Canon lay out the Town of Cannonsburgh on part of the tract; NOW 28 Nov. 1796, Andrew Duncan and wife Elizabeth (X) of Canonsburgh, to Robert McCurdey of Peters Twp., Washington Co. PA, for £90, lot in Canonsburgh on Pitt St. adj. David Ralston, John Canon, Samuel Miller. Wit. Wm. Jones, Andw. Munroe. Ack. in Washington Co. PA (FHL film 862,510)
1O-248/250: 9 March 1798, John Dunkin of Followfield Twp., Washington Co. PA, and wife Margaret to Mattarn Sphar of Co. & state afsd, for 337 pds, 2 shillings and 6 pence of PA money, tract in Washington Co. on Maple Creek, part of patent to said John Dunkin 13 May 1789, beg. by said Dunkins other land, land of Thomas Carson Junr, land of John Young, containing 93 acres. /s/ John Dunkin, Margret Dunkin. Wit. Henry Gregg, Wm. Thompson. Ack. 9 March 1798 Washington Co. PA, recorded 30 July 1798. (FHL film 863,637)
1Q-653: 24 October 1801, Robert Brobston and wife Agness of City of Philadelphia, taylor, to Ann Dunkin of said city, widow, for $477, tract called "Whirlpool" in S.fork of Ten Mile creek in Washington Co. PA adj. David Gray, containing 400 acres, being same premises that John A. McClure deeded 12 Jan. last past to said Robert Brobston in fee. /s/ Robt. Brabston, Ann (X) Brabston. Wit: Abrim Shoemaker, John Bonsall. (FHL film 862,512)
Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/18/2012)
1T-37: 13 June 1796, John Duncan of Smiths Twp, Washington Co. PA, and Elizabeth his wife, to William Randaff of afsd, for £10 paid, sell parcel of land in Smiths Twp. on the waters of Racoon on the pattent line of said Duncan's, by land of Randaff, by land of said John Dunkin, containing 19 acres and 1 quarter and 27 perches strict measure, being part of a tract granted by pattent to Alexander Duncan for 364 acres and 7/8 on 12 March 1788, in Pattent book No.13 page 27, part of which tract was bequeathed by said Alexander Duncan in his will to said John Duncan, of which the above piece is a part, said will being on file in Washington Co., together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ John Duncan, Elebeth Duncan. Wit. Jas. Edgar, John McElroy. Ack. before James Edgar, one of judges of Court of Common Pleas, Washington Co. PA. Recorded March 1, 1805. (FHL film 862,514; SLC 9/18/2012)
Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 2/2009 and 6/2009)
1T-344: I, James Calvin of Washington Co. PA, blacksmith, give over to my son Robt. Calvin 50 acres of land lying on the SW end of the plantation where Samuel Hunter now occupies with all improvements, water and buildings, to be layd off in the manner measuring 15 rod from the spring ... to the top of the rige by Samuel Hunter's house ... which land after my decease he is to hold as his own property, likewise he is to have the benefit of the half of the 3 (31?) acres meader over the lane while he keepeth sd land but if he sell the meadow returns back to the old place, likewise he is to pay to his half sisters five pounds specie when they come to age and for confirmation hereof I "settoo" my hand and seal 18 day (no month) 1796. /s/ James Calvin. Witness: James Calvin, Joseph Cooper. Washington Co., on 15 April 1796 came before me one of Associate Judges of Court of Common Pleas, said James Calvin Junior who swore he saw the within James Calvin sign the within instrument, and he did also see Joseph Cooper the other witness sign his name, /a/ James Calvin, before Mathew Ritchie.
I do hereby sign over all my "wright" and title of the within instrument to Arthur Duncan for value recd, 28 February 1799, /s/ Robert Calvin, wit. David Stewart, Thomas Crawford, Daniel Moria. Fayette Co., 10 Dec. 1805, before a subscribing judge came Thomas Crawford who saw Robert Calvin sign the same and saw Daniel Moriarty sign his name as witness, /s/ Edw. Cook.
To whom these presents shall come, Arthur Duncan and wife Sophia of Union Twp., Fayette Co., PA, for £60 paid by Thomas Crawford and John Crawford administrators of goods etc. of James Crawford late of Tyrone Twp., Fayette Co., decd, have granted to said Thomas Crawford and John Crawford all the estate, right, title & interest of said Arthur Duncan and wife Sophia to the before described tract of land with the appurtenances to and for the use of the heirs of the said James Crawford decd., 10 Dec. 1805, /s/ Arthur Duncan, Sophia Duncan. Wit. William Hogg, Alexander McClure. Receipt for £60. Ack. Fayette Co., 18 Dec. 1805. Recorded April 15, 1806. (FHL film 862,514)
1T-570/571 (light page): 5 July 1806, Henry Speers and wife Rebekah to Hercules Duncan, both of Washington Co. PA, that on 27 April 18??(too faint) a certain Charles Whitlatch executed ... land ... Frederick Cooper said Spears 64 acres out of 100+? acres per patent ... 9 April ... recorded Patent Book 12, page 257 ... 36 acres or ... the said Speers purchased from Thomas Car... 9 August ... (extract from another researcher: Property on forks of Maple Creek, Pattent to Speers 1788 (PB 12, p.257), but to satisfy debt to Charles Whitlatch for 500 lbs, he sold part to William Millison and 100 acres to Hercules Duncan for $800; land adj. Frederick Cooper.) Now the said Henry Speers and wife Rebekah for $800 paid by Hercules Duncan, sell all the above mentioned 100 acres of land, on Maple Creek, adj. land of Dunuas? Carroll, Henry Speers, land of William Wilson, land of Frederick Cooper, containing 100 acres. /s/ Henry Speers, Recah? (X) Speers. Wit. Joseph Hill, Samuel Speers. Ack. Washington Co. PA, 1 Sept. 1806. Recorded 23 March 1807. (FHL film 862,514)
1T-571/572: 14 Aug. 1806, Hercules Duncan and Sarah, his wife, to William Millison, both of Fallowfield Twp, Washington Co. PA; in consideration of $16, a small parcel of 2 roods, 37 perches adj. William Millison's sawmill dam for the purpose of enlarging the mill property; adj. easterly corner of the said lott, then by land of said Duncan, land of said Mellison. /s/ Hercules Dunkin, Sarah Dunkin. (cannot read witnesses' names). Ack. Washington Co. PA. Recorded 23 March 1807. (FHL film 862,514)
1U-8/9: 23 Oct. 1802, Patrick McCardil of Fallowfield Twp., Washington Co. PA, and wife Elisabeth to John Ringland of same place, for $240, sell tract pattented to said Patrick McCardel 11 Dec. 17(too dark for date and first part of description) adj. land of John Ringland, bank of Maple Creek, containing 40 acres. /s/ Patrick McArdale, Elizabeth (X) McArdel; wit. Benjamin Hough, Jesse? Rigg. Ack. Washington Co. PA, recorded Oct. 28, 1807. (FHL film 862,516; SLC 6/16/2009; rechecked SLC 8/31/2010)
1U-10/11: 19th day of ninth month 1800 (written above: Sept.), John Dunkin of Fallowfield Twp, Washington Co. PA, and wife Margaret, to John Ringland of same place; for 12 pounds PA money, sell part of a tract of land patented to said John Dunkin 13th day of fifth month 1789, enrolled in Patent Book 15 page 18, on Maple Creek adj. heirs of Laurence Crow and the place where Amos Hough formerly lived in, running by land where Amos Hough formerly lived, then North ... crossing Maple creek ... thence ... by lands of said John Dunkin, ... lands of Lawrance Crows heirs to beg., containing 5 acres three rods and no perches, more or less. /s/ John Dunkin, Margret Dunkin. Ack. in presence of Jacob Crabs, John Young. Recorded Oct. 30, 1807. (FHL film 862,516; SLC 6/16/2009; rechecked SLC 8/31/2010; extract also from Iris Grimmett 1987)
1U-11/12: 19th day of ninth month 1801, Benjamin Hough of Fallowfield Twp., Washington Co. PA, and wife Catharine, to John Ringland of same place, for $38.75, part of grant to Amos Hough 6th day of seventh month 1792, Amos Hough and wife Elizabeth by deed 2nd day third month 1793 conveyed part to Joseph Pennock who with wife Hannah ... (too dark) beg. at a corner to the said John Ringland land which he bought of the heirs of Amos Hough and running with a line of his ... by the land of John Scott? (formerly of Joseph Pennock) ... thence by land of Henry Sparr, then by land of said Ringland to the beg. containing 5 acres and 3/4 more or less. /s/ Benjamin Hough, Catharine Hough. Signed in the presence of John Young, Jacob Crabs JP. (FHL film 862,516; SLC 6/16/2009; rechecked SLC 8/31/2010)
1U-709/710: 25 August? 1809, William Wallace, Administrator of Thomas Dwire late of Pike Run Township, Washington Co. PA, decd, who died intestate, to John Duncan and Gabriel Kerr both of Washington Co. PA, that 10 March 1797 PA granted the said Thomas Dwire a tract of land in Pikerun Township beg. ... by Robert Quails land, then ... by land of Thomas Parks??, then by Thomas Downs land, by land of Faler? White, ... to place of beginning containig 104 acres and allowance of 6 percent for roads, and at an Orphans Court at Washington Co. March term 1809 on the petition of said William Wallace that the intestate was not possessed of sufficient personal estate at the time of his death for the payment of his debts and the education of his minor children, praying an order to sell the tract of land & premises, which the court granted; land to be sold on last Tuesday of May; after publication, land sold to Joshua Duncan and Gabriel Kerr for $3.17 per acre, the highest bid; reported to court and confirmed by court; now this deed from William Wallace for $29.60 deed to Joshua Duncan and Gabriel Kerr, the above land. Wit. White F? Craig, M?? Hopkins. Recorded 25 Aug. 1809. (FHL film 862,516; SLC 6/16/2009; rechecked SLC 8/31/2010)
Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/18/2012)
1V-403/405: 22 April 1809, John Jackson and wife Asenath of Smith Twp, Washington Co. PA, to John Duncan of afsd, for $154 paid, sell the 1/6 part of tract of land called Tabers Lott on the head waters of Racoon Creek in Washington Co., Hanover Twp, being part of the tract granted to John Moore of Union Twp, Fayette Co., by patent 6 Oct. 1785, recorded Patent Book No.4 page 67 on 28 Oct. 1785, by Daniel Swearingham's claim, by George Blazer's claim, by one Wright's claim, containing 199 acres, conveyed by afsd John Moore to Rachel Moore, John Moore, Elisabeth Moore, William Moore, Asenath Moore, Elenor Moore, children and heirs of Auguston Moore and Elenor Moore his wife by deed 28 April 1789 recorded Washington Co. Book No.4 pg.340 & 341, together with appertainences, warrant title to 1/6 part of tract of land which will be 33 acres 36-1/2 perches. /s/ John Jackson, Asenath (X) Jackson. Wit. John Proudfoot, James Justus. They ack. deed 22 April 1809 before John Proudfoot, J.P. Recorded 19 March 1811. (FHL film 862,517; 9/18/2012)
1W-8/9: 24 Oct. 1810, Andrew Duncan and wife Jane late of Washington Co. PA but now of Ohio State, to John Stewart of Washington Co. PA, for $1,075 paid, sell the tract of land whereon Duncan lived adj. land of James McNarey?, George Wallace and others, corner to George Wallace, corner to the heirs of Robert Welch, corner to the heirs of Robert Welch and one James McNary line, containing 133 acres and 6 perches, being part of a tract surveyed per warrant granted to James McNary to whom a patent issued 20 Sept. 1787, in Patent Book No.11 page 221, and James McNary and wife Margaret made over to Epebelle? Duncan in trust for herself and heirs of her late husband John Duncan, and the rest of the heirs made over their claim to said Andrew Duncan, per records of Washington and Aleganey Counties, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Andrew Duncan, Jane (X) Duncan. Wit. William S. Coners, John Duncan. Ack. before William S Coners, J.P., Washington Co. PA, 24 Oct. 1810. Recorded 15 July 1811. (MAD: 1810 Jefferson Co. OH Tax List) (FHL film 862,518; SLC 9/18/2012)
1W-653/654: 29 Dec. 1812, Richard Donaldson of Robinson Twp, Washington Co. PA, to William Duncan of same, for $200 paid, sell piece of land in Robinson Twp, Washington Co. PA, being part of 2 tracts of land, the first called Summerhill containing 257 acres granted to Richard Donaldson, Patent Book No.4 page 16, 20 March 1802, the second containing 50 acres conveyed by William McLane & wife on 1 Oct. 1807 to Richard Donaldson, bounded by land of McKeehan's heirs, land of Samuel Glass, land of William McLane, containing 50 acres, with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Richard Donalson. Wit. Matthew Provines, Robert Hall. Recorded 10 April 1813. (FHL film 862,518; SLC 9/18/2012)
Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 2/2009 and 6/2009)
1X-330/332: 6 March 1813, Sheriff George Baird Esq., High Sheriff of Washington Co. PA; that James Mitchell and Adam Hailman lately at July term of court recovered a debt against Simon Hailman, sale of property, ... seized lot in town of Williamsport on W.side of Washington Street adj. on the north Thomas Duncan's lot and on the south Cherry Alley, containing 30 feet front and 120 feet back; sold on 26 March 1813 to highest bidder Thomas Duncan for $110. /s/ Geo. Baird Shff. Wit. Isaac Kerr, James Marshall Junr, Jno. Brow (Brownle). Rec. 24 May 1813. (FHL film 862,519)
1X-341/342: 2 November 1795, Samuel Hanna and wife Elizabeth, John Neilson and wife Margret, James Neilson and wife Ann, heirs of John Duncan decd. of Washington Co. PA, to John Duncan, Andrew Duncan and Robert Duncan, also heirs of John Duncan decd. of the Co. & state afsd, for £50 paid, our right title and claim to our share of the real estate of our decd. father John Duncan, it being one undivided third part of a certain tract of land in Chartiers Twp., Washington Co. PA, adjoining lands of James McNary, George Wallace, widow Allison and widoe Hurs?. /s/ Samuel Hanna, Elizabeth Hanna, John Neilson, Margret (X) Neilson, James Neilson, Anne (X) Neilson. Wit. Patrick McCulley, Daniel McLane, James Ramsay. Ack. in Alleganey Co. PA by John Neilson and wife Margaret and James Neilson and wife Anne, 20 June 1796. Statement in Allegheny Co. PA by Revd. James Ramsay, the witness, 20 May 1813. Recorded 31 May 1813. (FHL film 862,519)
1X-342/343: 15 Dec. 1806, John Duncan of "Ohio State of the Ohio," and his brother Andrew Duncan of Washington Co. PA, whereas John Duncan (father of the above John and Andrew Duncan died intestate) and left a certain tract of land in Chartiers Township Washington Co. PA adj. land of James McNary and others where said Andrew Duncan now lives, and whereas the[re] were eight heirs to said land, viz, Elizabeth Anne Margaret John Andrew Mary Susanah and Isabella (MAD: no commas) and whereas the said John Duncan purchased three of his sisters claims and caused them to make over their claims to the said Andrew Duncan, which will fully appear by the records in Washington Co., viz, Anne Margaret and Mary, that the said John Duncan in consideration of $400 paid by the said Andrew Duncan, has sold to Andrew Duncan all his right to his part of the said tract of land. /s/ John Duncan. Wit: William Slemons, William Slemons Junior. Ack. Washington Co. PA by John Duncan, 15 Dec. 1806. Rec. 31 May 1813. (FHL film 862,519)
1X-343/344: 3 April 1809, Susanna Duncan and John Craig and wife Isabella, to Andrew Duncan (brother unto the above Susanna and Isabella); in consideration of $6 paid by the said Andrew Duncan, all our right ... to our share of the land claimed by our deceased father John Duncan adj. James McNary, George Wallace and others in Chartiers Twp., Washington Co. PA. /s/ Susannah (X) Duncan, John Craig, Issabella (X) Craig; wit. Jno. Riddile, Mary Riddile. Ack. Washington Co. PA, 3 April 1809. Recorded 30 May 1813. (FHL film 862,519)
1X-344/345: 20 Oct. 1810, Samuel Hannah and wife Elizabeth and John Neilson and wife Margaret and Samuel Neilson and wife Mary, for $30 paid by Andrew Duncan, release all our right etc. to a certain tract of land in Washington Co. PA adj. lands of James McNary, George Wallace and others formerly owned by our father deceased John Duncan. /s/ Samuel Hanna, Elazabeth (X) Hanna, John Neilson, Samuel Neilson, Mary (X) Neilson. (MAD: no signature shown of Margaret Neilson) Wit. Isaac Donaldson, Wilson Laughlin. Ack. Washington Co. PA by Samuel Hannah and wife Elizabeth, 19 Oct. 1810. Ack. Washington Co. PA by witness Isaac Donaldson who saw John Neilson sign the deed, April 21, 1812. Ack. Washington Co. PA by Samuel Neilson and wife Mary, 21 April 1812. Rec. 31 May 1813. (FHL film 862,519)
1X-361: 12 August 1811, Simon Hailman of Washington Co. PA and wife Mary to Thomas Duncan of same, for $60, sell said Duncan the lot or parcel of ground he is at present in possession "off" in Washington Street, Williamsport, state & county afsd, 30 ft front and 110 feet back, part of lot # (blank). /s/ Simon Hailman, Mary (X) Hailman. Wit. Wm. Irwin, Joseph Rose. Rec. 10 June 1813. (MAD: plainly "twelfth" day of August) (FHL film 862,519)
1X-583/584: 3 April 1813, Gabriel Kerr and wife Jane of Washington Co. PA to Joshua Dunkin of same; that by warrant 10 March 1799, PA granted to Thomas Devire, tract in Pikerun Twp. by Reeds & Grubs survey, by Robert Quails land, land of Thomas Peonox?, land of Thomas Almond, land of Fisther White, containing 104 acres; Thomas Devire died intestate, Orphans Court held March 1809 on petition of William Wallace Esquire admin., that decd. did not possess sufficient personal estate to pay debts or educate his minor children, petitioned to sell land, sold last Tuesday of May, to Gabriel Kerr and Joshua Dunkin, per report to Court 31 July 1809, made deed to said Gabriel Kerr and Joshua Dunkin dated 25 Aug. 1809; NOW this indenture by Gabriel Kerr and wife Jane for $312 paid by Joshua Dunkin, deed to Joshua Dunkin the afsd tract of land. /s/ Gabriel Kerr, Jane Kerr. Sealed and delivered in presence of us, Caleb Johnson, Nathaniell Abot. Rec. 10 Nov. 1813. (FHL film 862,519)
1X-650/651: 28 March 1814, John Dunkin of Fallowfield Twp, Washington Co. PA, and wife Margarett to James Ward and William Ward of same Twp, county & state; whereas patent issued to said John Dunkin for 270 acres and 79 perches on Maple Creek in said Twp., co. & state on 13 May 1789, NOW John Dunkin and wife Margarett for $2,008.50, sell to James and William Ward, beg. John Ringland's land, John Scotts land, land of Thomas Carson Esquire, Martin Sparrs land, unpatented land, by Larrance Crows heirs, containing 154 acres and a half. /s/ John Dunkin, Margret Dunkin. Sealed and delivered in presence of Caleb Johnson, Barnet Johnson. Rec. 24 June 1814. (FHL film 862,519; extract also from Iris Grimmett 1987)
1Y-610/612: 19 August 1811, Andrew Duncan of Hopewell Twp., York Co. PA, and wife Elizabeth, to Robert Duncan of Township, Co. & State afsd; whereas there was granted to Joseph Carrol by Hon. Proprietors of PA a warrant for 400 acres on 16 Feb. 1785 and there was surve[ye]d and laid off for the said Joseph Carrol on Kings Creek in Washington Co., Hannover Twp, state afsd, tract of land called Prospect, (meets and bounds not copied, no neighbors or waterways given) containing 358 acres; James Marshal high Sherif in Washington Co. PA by virtue of certain writs ... at the suit of a certain David Phillips for damages he had sustained by the above mentioned Joseph Carrol, the high sheriff exposed the land for sale on 5 Oct. 1787, Andrew Duncan & Samuel Fulton of York Co., for £85 bought the land, per deed 5 Oct. 1789, they applied for a patent which was granted 18 April 1791; WHEREAS said Samuel Fulton and wife Catherine by deed 3 Sept. 1793 sold to said Andrew Duncan party hereto, his part or moiety of the tract as was agreed between the parties by a dividing line run by William Smith at the request of said Duncan & Fulton; NOW for natural love I bear my son Robert Duncan & for other good causes moveing, we Andrew Duncan and wife Elizabeth for $1, grant etc. to Robert Duncan the one moiety or nearly the one half that I purchased of said Samuel Fulton, beg. on the original line next John Blasers, (meets & bounds not copied), containing 174 acres more or less, together with all the buildings, watercourses, etc. /s/ Andrew Duncan, Elizabeth Duncan. Wit. Ann Gorden wd, Martha (X) Idle. Ack. York Co. PA by Andrew Duncan Esqr and wife Elizabeth on 21 Aug. 1811. Rec. 29 May 1815. (FHL film 862,520)
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