WASHINGTON CO. PA
LAND RECORDS, PART 2
 

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/18/2012)
      2A-241: 7 March 1816, Abraham Crow and wife Rachel of Smiths Twp., Washington Co. PA, to John Duncan of afsd, for $1,360 paid, sell piece of land containing 144 acres and a quarter on the waters of Raccoon Creek in Smiths Twp, by land of Jeremiah Andrews, land of James Moore, land of William Ferguson and Henry Fullerton, land of Levi Cully, land of James Brown, being part of a tract of land called Birmingham, granted by patent to George Day 4 April 1793 in Patent Book No.19 pg.254, and the afsd 144 acres 1/4 was by George Day and his wife Catherine conveyed by indenture 1797 recorded in Washington Co. Book O, pg.81 the 26 May 1798 to Abraham Crow the present grantor, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Abraham Crow, Rachel (X) Crow. Wit. James Proudfoot, Abraham Crow Jr. Ack. 7 March 1816 before James Proudfoot, J.P. Recorded 19 June 1816. (FHL film 862,522; SLC 9/18/2012)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 2/2009 and 6/2009)
      2A-465/466: 16 Oct. 1816, James Duncan and wife Eliza in Brooke Co. VA to John Lawton of Washington Co. PA, for $12 per acre, tract of land with appurtenances in Washington Co. afsd on waters of Cross Creek, bounded by ... corner to lands of John Walker, corner to lands of Daniel Huston and James Niell, corner to Jas. Love, a road, containing 332 acres 3 rods 32 poles and is the same tract of land for which Freelove Greer and George Felter covenanted to convey to the above named John Lawton or to have the same conveyed on the behalf of Eliza Vilette now the above named Eliza Duncan, and in conformity to the bond and in discharge thereof, we the above named Jas. & Eliza do convey the said lands. /s/ James Duncan, E.T. Duncan. Ack. Brooke Co. VA by county clerk, 30 Oct. 1816. (no witnesses) Rec. 28 Nov. 1816. (FHL film 862,522)
      2A-486/488: 3 August 1814, Andrew Duncan Esqr. of Hopewell Twp, York Co. PA, and wife Elizabeth, to Jonathan Duncan of Twp, Co. & State afsd, for $100, tract or parcel of land, being a part of that tract called Prospect on Kings Creek in Hanover Twp. in Washington Co. PA, beg. on the devision line of said tract, then ... by land of Levi Stephens, land of William Forsyth, (meets and bounds not copied), containing 214 acres more or less, being part of the tract held by a patent granted by PA 18 April 1791 to Andrew Duncan Esqr. as aforesaid and Samuel Fulton of Hanover Twp. Washington Co. PA for 358 acres, together with houses, etc. /s/ Andrew Duncan, Elisabeth Duncan. Wit. James McCanles, Richard Smith. Ack. in York Co. PA, 3 August 1814. Rec. 12 Dec. 1816. (FHL film 862,522)
      2C-85/87: 7 Feb. 1818, John Duncan of Smiths Twp, Washington Co. PA, and wife Nancy, to Alexander Duncan of same place, for $700, sell tract of land containing 144 acres and a quarter on the waters of Racoon in Smiths Twp afsd, adj. land of Jeremiah Andrews, land of James Moore, land of William Forguson and Henry Fullerton, Levi Cully, land of James Brown (meets & bounds not copied), being part of a tract called "Birmingham" granted to George Day by patent 4 April 1793 and enrolled in the Rolls Office in Patent Book 19 pg.254, and the afsd 144 acres one fourth was conveyed by said George Day and wife Cathrine to Abraham Crow by deed dated 1797 recorded in Washington Co. Book O pg.81 and conveyed by said Abraham Crow and Rachel his wife to John Duncan the present grantor by deed 7 March 1816 recorded in Book A Vol.2 pages 241 & 242, together with buildings, etc. /s/ John Duncan, Nancy Duncan. Wit: George Mitchel, Jean Proudfit. Ack. Washington Co. PA, 7 Feb. 1818. Rec. 9 April 1818. (FHL film 862,524)
      2C-202/203: 24 ... 1818, Henry Duncan of Tuscarawas Co. OH, attorney in fact for Elizabeth Duncan his wife, to Richard Miller of Washington Co. PA; for $350, sell to Richard Miller their right etc. to the one undivided fifth part of a tract or piece of land ... (meets & bounds not copied) containing 183 acres some perches (it is part of the tract of land granted to James McNairy decest in pursuence of a warrant dated 8 Sept. 1785) for which a patent was obtained 26 Sept. 1787 and inroled in the Rolls Office in Patent Book No.11 page 221 on 29 Sept. 1787; and by the said James McNary decest bequeathed to the said Elizabeth Duncan in his will dated 17 Feb. 1815 duly proven and recorded in the office for recording wills, and the said Elizabeth Duncan legatee of the said James McNairy decest by instrument dated 27 Feb. 1818 appointed her husband the said Henry Duncan her attorney in fact to sell the undivided fifth part together with the right etc. of him the said Henry Duncan attorney in fact for Elizabeth Duncan his wife in virtue of the power of attorney. /s/ Henry Duncan. Wit: John White, John Miller. Recd. for $350, wit. John Miller. Washington Co. PA, appeared Henry Duncan, agent of Elizabeth Duncan his wife, 23 March 1818. Rec. 22 June 1818. (FHL film 862,524)
      2D-222/223: 26 Nov. 1818, Thomas Duncan of Mason Co. KY and wife Nancy to John Shults of co. & state afsd and wife Catharine, for $1225, sell to John Shults the lot or parcel of ground in Town of Williamsport, Washington Co. PA, on west side of Washington Street adj. Cherry Alley on the South, containing 60 feet front and extending back 120 feet, being part of lot number (blank), subject nevertheless to an equal portion of the quit rent coming to Joseph Parkinson from said lot. /s/ Thomas Duncan, Nancy Duncan. Wit. Jas. Chambers, J. Brown. Ack. Mason Co. KY, 26 Nov. 1818. Rec. 4 May 1819. (FHL film 862,525; extract also from Iris Grimmett 1987)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/18/2012)
      2D-359/360: 7 April 1817, Russel Moore of Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, and wife Sarah to Jonathan Duncan of same place, for $34.98 paid, sell piece of ground on waters of Kings Creek in Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, by land of said Jonathan Duncan and Robert Duncan, to a post on the great road by land of said Moore, by land of said Jonathan Duncan, containing 2 acres and 66 perches strict measure, being part of a tract granted to James?? Moore by patent 15 Sept. 1790 in Pattent Book 16 pg 401, and bequeathed to William C. Moore and Russel Moore by will of Samuel Moore decd and by bargain and covenant between William C. Moore and Russel Moore, the said Wm. Cord Moore sold his interest to Russel Moore the present grantee, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Russel Moore, Sarah (X) Moore. Wit. James Proudfoot, John McLaughlin. They ack. deed before James Proudfoot, J.P., 7 April 1817. Recorded 30 Sept. 1819. (FHL film 862,525; SLC 9/18/2012)
      2E-312/313: 21 April 1821, James Duncan of Stark Co. OH and Eliza T. his wife, for $1,250 paid by David Adams of Washington Co. PA, sell to said David a parcel of land on the waters of Cross Creek, Washington Co., bounded by land formerly of John Ferguson, by vacant land, land formerly of Philip Doddidge, land of Isaac Manchester, land of William Sparks, containing 180 acres strict measure, which is the NE end of Samuel Jeters old survey and which Isaac Manchester conveyed to Nicholas P. Tillinghast Esq. by deed 11 April 1800 and which was conveyed to me by Sheriff's deed of Washington Court 5 April 1821, with appurtenances. /s/ James Duncan, Eliza T. Duncan. Wit. John Campbell, Isaac Taylor. They appeared before J.P. of Stark Co. OH and ack. the instrument, 21 April 1821, /s/ John Campbell, J.P., Isaac Taylor, J.P. Certification by T. Raynolds for Wm. Raynolds, Clk, Stark Co. OH, for John Campbell and Isaac Taylor, May 9, 1821. Recorded June 2, 1821. (FHL film 862,526; SLC 9/18/2012)
      2H-123/126: 2 April 1824, John Simanton and Elizabeth his wife of Washington Co. PA to John Duncan Junr. of afsd, for $700 paid, sell a tract of land on the waters of Kings Creek in Hanover Twp, Washington Co., contained by land of estate of James Simanton, by land of Jacob Speck, by land of James Simanton, by land of Jonas Potts, by land of James Simanton, containing 101 acres 140 perches strict measure, being part of a tract of land called Contention granted to Samuel Marques by patent 2 April 1799 in Patent Book No.35 page 293, the within part conveyed by Samuel Marquis to Robert Russell by indenture 17 May 1802, recorded in Washington in Book R? pg.318, Robert Russell conveyed to James Simanton 7 June 1802 recorded in Book Y pg.328, 329 and 330, and James Simanton conveyed to John Simanton the present grantor 29 March 1815, recorded Book Z, pg.243 and 244, also appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ John Simanton, Elizabeth Simanton. Wit. Jas. McFarren, J.P. They ack. deed before Jas. McFarren, J.P., 2 April 1824. Recorded 28 June 1824. (FHL film 862,529; SLC 9/18/2012)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 2/2009 and 6/2009)
      2L-351/353: 18 May 1827, Jane Smith widow of Thomas Smith deceased who hereby releases and quit claims her right of dower, and the heirs of said decedent, to wit, Ebenezer Smith and his wife Mary Jayne, and Martha Smith & Thomas & Elizabeth Smith, John and Elizabeth Sutherland, William and Eliza Smith and John & Jane Dunkin and also the said Ebenezer as guardian for the heirs of the Reverend James Smith deceased, all of one part now or late of Washington Co., to John Patterson Senior of Cross Creek township, Washington Co. PA; for $2,740, sell all that tract or parcel of land late the property of Thomas Smith deceased on the waters of Cross Creek in Cross Creek Twp, Washington Co. PA, containing 265 acres, by Alexander Walker's line, by David Hays line, line of William McClurg, line of John Thorenson, line of Alexander McConnell, by James Fleming's lane, land of Thomas Elder, being the tract granted to William Smith by patent 10 March 1755 enrolled in Rolls Office Book #12? (#1012?) page 128, and willed by said William Smith to Thomas Smith, the land containing 265 acres. /s/ Jane Smith, E?. Smith for himself and as guardian for the heirs of James Smith (MAD: looks like James, not Thomas, but ??), Mary Smith, James Smith, Martha Smith, Thomas Smith, Elizabeth Smith, John Sutherland, Elizabeth Sutherland, Wm. Smith, Eliza Smith, John Duncan, Jane Duncan. Wit: James Kerr, Rt. Patterson. All ack. Washington Co. PA. Rec. June 6, 1828. (FHL film 862,531)
      2L-399/401: 22 March 1828, Robert Barton and wife Rebeccah of Smith Twp, Washington Co. PA, to Alexander Duncan of same; for $1,300, sell tract of land on the waters of Raccon Creek in Twp, County & State afsd, bounded ... land of Robert Barton, ???, Samuel Cuber???, (more not copied), containing 6 acres and 58 perches, being part of a tract called "By Bottom" (?) granted to Robert Thompson by patent 25 Feb. 1790 and enrolled in patent book No.14 page 237, and part including the above described 6 acres and 58 perches conveyed by Thos. Thompson eldest son & heir of Robt. Thompson to Samuel Clokey 18 Jan. 1814 recorded book Y page 90, 91 & 92, and then conveyed by said Samuel Clokey to John Barton Senr. 5 Feb. 1820 recorded book E? vol.2 page. 454, 455 & 456, 8 Nov. 1821. The other situate in Twp. etc. afsd called Sharp Work beg. by land of Robt. Kenedy, land of James Rankin, land of Joseph Terrance?, land of Pilchard? Slaughter??, containing 117 acres one quarter. /s/ Robert Barton, Rebecca Barton. Wit: Jas. McFarren, John Herdman?; receipt wit. by John Cunningham. Rec. June 24, 1828. (FHL film 862,531)
      2M-52/53: 1 Oct. 1828, Elisha McCurdy and wife Sarah of Washington Co. PA to John Duncan Junior of same; that Robert Officer Esq. late High Sheriff of said county by deed 25 March 1823? (1825?) sold to said Elisha McCurdy a tract of land taken in execution as property of James Briceland in Hanover Twp. adj. lands of John Simonton, John Jackson & others containing 92 acres more or less, 40 acres cleared, 5 of which are meadow on which are erected a log dwelling house, 18 feet square, with a back building, a framed barn, shingled & roofed, 40 by 26 feet and a stone spring house and on which also there is an orchard of 30 trees, it being part of the same tract of land on which the said John now resides; NOW the said Elisha McCardy and wife Sarah for $600 sell to John Duncan junior all the foregoing described tract of land. /s/ Elisha Macurdy, Sarah Macurdy. Wit: James Proudfoot, Oliver Colwell. Received $600, wit. James Proudfoot. Ack. Washington Co. PA, 1 Oct. 1828. Rec. Oct. 7, 1828. (FHL film 862,531)
      2M-121/123: 10 May 1827, Joshua Dunkin of Adams Co. OH and wife Nancy to Parker Scott of Washington Co. PA, for $850, sell land in Washington Co. PA, on Maple Creek, adj. Henry Speeres land, Valuntine Cooper's land, containing 99 acres and a quarter; the land was conveyed to Joshua Dunkin by Hercules Dunkin, to Herculez Dunkin by Henry Speers &c. /s/ Joshua Dunkin, Nancy Dunkin. Presence of Henry? Young, Wallet Smith, Robert Whitlack. Ack. Adams Co. OH. Recorded 15 Nov. 1828. (FHL film 862,531; extract also from Iris Grimmett 1987)
      2M-224/225: 22 March 1828, Alexander Duncan and wife Jane of Smith Twp., Washington Co. PA, to Samuel Dixon and Mary Ann Dixon of Fallowfield Twp., Co. & State afsd, for $700, to said Samuel Dixon and Mary A. Dixon, tract in Fallowfield Twp, beg. by lands of Hill & Carson, lands of Fry, lands of Warne or Black, containing 98 acres 105 perches by survey. (bottom of page faded) /s/ Alexander Duncan, Jane Duncan. Wit. ??, Robert Barton. Receipt wit. by M.R. Buchanan. Jas. McFarren JP. Rec. 25 March 1829. (FHL film 862,531)
      2M-272: 9 April 1829, Elizabeth (X) McCord of Nottingham Twp., Washington Co. PA, widow, to James Duncan Senr. of same place, for $1 and for maintenance for life, land on waters of Mingoe Creek in Twp. afsd, adj. G. Schwortz, Jno. Witherow, John M. Kelsey (Keley?), Henry Schwortz, containing 53 acres, part of tract to Samuel (too blurred) and Alexander Addison and Mathew Richey (in trust) by patent 14? (19?) July 1796 in Book 29 pg.185 (chain of title not copied), deed Nov. 1802 to ?? McCord who by will 10? Feb. 1823 willed to his wife the said Elizabeth McCord. Wit. David Hamilton, Jacob Underwood. (FHL film 862,531; bottom of page faded in Book 2M)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 2/2009 and 6/2009)
      2N-100/102: Per warrant 10 March 1797 to Thomas Devire (Dwire?) for land in Pike Run Twp, Washington Co. PA, and pursuant to order by Orphans Court in Washington Co. PA at March term 1809 granted to Wm. Wallace Esqr. administrator of said Thomas Devire, who sold the same by deed 25 Aug. 1809 to Joshua Dunkin and Gabriel Kerr and the said Gabrel Kerr by deed 30 March 1815 conveyed to said Joshua Dunkin, [and] grant to Joshua Dunkin a patent 10 April 1827? for 113 acres and 97 perches; Joshua Dunkin and wife Nancy of State of Ohio sold to Nicholas Bartor of Washington Co. PA, all thear right and title of the above described tract of land, beg. by land of Levi Beadle, by land of Fisher? White, land of Thomas Allman, land of Jacob Boney, land of Henry Bailey and Jacob Risinger, to beg., containing 113 acres 97 perches, for $800, sell to Nicales Bartor; 3 October 1829. /s/ Joshua Dunkin, Nancy Dunkin. Wit. Wm. Scott, William Dunkin. Ack. Adams Co. OH. Recorded 20 Jan. 1830. (FHL film 862,532)
      2N-170: 3 Dec. 1828, Jonathan Duncan of Hanover Twp., Washington Co. PA, and wife Leathy, to George Chamberland of same, for $100, land on waters of Kings Creek in Hanover Twp., Washington Co. PA, on great road from Frankfort to Steubenville, adj. said Chamberland, containing 4 acres 102 perches, part of a tract called Prospect, to Andrew Duncan and Samuel Fulton (more chain of title not copied), Andrew Duncan deeded 3 Aug. 1814 to said Jonathan Duncan, of which said 4 acres 102 perches is a part. Both signed. Wit. James Dungan, John Davis. Ack. Beaver Co. PA. (FHL film 862,532)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/18/2012)
      2N-187/188: Heading: George Chamberlain & wife to Jonathan Duncan. Whereas PA confirmed to William McClelland a certain tract of land called the Tripple Attack on Kings Creek in Washington Co. by deed 1 Feb. 1799 containing 362 acres strict measure, Patent Book No.35 pg.212, and William McClelland and Magdelena his wife on 22 Oct. 1814 conveyed all the tract except 150 acres to William McClelled Junr., and William McClelland Junr. conveyed part of same containing 110 acres and 97 perches to Robert Stewart and the remainder to Hugh Jackson, and Hugh Jackson and Margaret his wife by deed 28 Aug. 1824 conveyed the remainder to John Davis, and John Davis and Eleanor his wife by deed dated 3 Dec. 1828 conveyed part of said part containing 64 acres 95 perches to George Chamberlain, Therefore, THIS INDENTURE made 3 Dec. 1828 by above George Chamberlain and wife Mary of Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, to Jonathan Duncan of same, for $100 paid, sell piece of land, part of above part which was conveyed by John Davis to George Chamberlain, beginning on the original line, being bounded by land of said Jonathan Duncan, land of George Chamberlain, by the great road, containing 5 acres and 94 perches strict measure, warrant title. /s/ George Chamberland, Mary (X) Chamberland. Wit. James Dungan, John Davis. They ack. deed 3 Dec. 1828 before John Harshe, J.P. Recorded March 24, 1830. (FHL film 862,532; SLC 9/18/2012)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 2/2009 and 6/2009)
      2O-129: 1 April 1830, Alexr. Duncan and wife Jane to John Proudfoot two tracts on Raccoon Creek (more not copied); rec. 21 Dec. 1830. (FHL film 862,532)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/18/2012)
      2O-149: 1 April 1830, Alexr. Duncan and Jane his wife of Washington Co. PA to John Proudfoot of same, for $1,500 paid, sell two tracts or pieces of land, one on the waters of Raccoon Creek bounded by lands of Robert Barton, land of Samuel Clokey, along the highway, containing 6 acres and 58 perches strict measure, being part of tract of land called Big-bottom granted to Robert Thompson by patent 25 Feb. 1790 in Patent Book No.16 page 237, part thereof including the within 6 acres and 58 perches was conveyed by Thomas Thompson eldest son and heir of Robert Thompson to Samuel Clokey 18 Jan 1814 recorded in Washington Co. Book Y pages 90, 91 & 92, and conveyed by Samuel Clokey to John Barton Senr. 5 Feb. 1820 recorded Washington Book E Vol.2 pages 454, 455 & 456 8 Nov. 1821. The other tract called Sharpwork, by land of Robert Kenedy, by land of James Rankin, by land of Joseph Torrance, by land of Richard Vaughn, containing 117-1/4 acres, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Alexr. Duncan, Jane K. Duncan. Wit. Wm. Criswell, John Duncan Jr. Recorded 21 Dec. 1830. (FHL film 862,532; SLC 9/18/2012)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 2/2009 and 6/2009)
      2O-456: 8 Feb. 1830, John Coulter and wife Jane, John Proudfit and wife Maria of Washington Co. PA to Alexander Duncan, Samuel Nichol of Washington Co. and John White of Alleghany Co. PA; for $3,902, sell piece of ground and premises in Bricelands cross Roads in Smith Twp, Washington Co., on which there is a steam mill erected and described by the following courses ... beg. at a post thence by the meeting house lot ..., by Andrew Conn's lot, by Samuel Hills lot, containing 1 acre and 28 perches; being part of a tract granted to Philip Jackson by patent 9 Sept. 1791, enrolled in Pattent Book 18 page 236 and conveyed by said Philip Jackson to Revd. Elisha Macurdy 11 Feb. 1803 recorded in book S page 45 and conveyed by said Elisha Macurdy to John W. Russel 15 Sept. 1826 and conveyed by said John W. Russel to James Graham and William Carothers 7? (11?) April 1827 and conveyed by said ?? Capt. William Carothers 8 Feb? ?? to John Coulter and John Proudfit the present grantors. /s/ John Coulter, Jane Coulter, John Proudfit, Maria Proudfit. Wit. John Coulter Jnr, Margaret Proudfit. Ack. Washington Co. PA, 16 Feb. 1830. Rec. Aug. 31, 1831. (FHL film 862,532)
      2O-457: 9 Feb 1830, Reverand Elisha MaCurdy and wife Sarah of Washington Co. PA to Alexander Duncan, Samuel Nichol and John White of same, for $23, sell lot in Bricelands Cross roads in Smith Twp., Washington Co. PA, beg. corner of the meeting house lot by the spring, then by land of said E. Macurdy, by lot of Graham and Carothers (now steammill lot), to beginning, containing 70 perches, being part of a tract granted to Philip Jackson by patent 9 Setp. 1791 and enrolled in Pattent Book 18 pg.236 and conveyed by said Philip Jackson to Reved. Elisha Macurdy the present grantor by deed 11 Feb. 1803 recorded Book S page 45. /s/ Elish Maccordy, Sarah Macurdy. Wit. James Proudfoot, James Graham. Ack. Washington Co. PA. Rec. Aug. 31, 1831. (FHL film 862,532)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/18/2012)
      2P-267/268: PA by patent 3 March 1814 confirmed to James Ewing and Samuel Logan, execs. of will of William McLaughlin decd a tract of land in trust for the use of the heirs of said William McLaughlin, by patent dated 3 March 1814, and James Ewing and Samuel Logan execs. by deed 7 Jan. 1815 conveyed part of same, containing 60 acres, to John Ramsey, recorded Washington Co. Book Z pg.74 & 75, and John Ramsey since decd by will dated 2 July 1817 willed 50 acres of said tract of land to his wife Catharine Ramsey, recorded in Washington Co. 6 May 1823, THIS INDENTURE 5 April 1832 between Catharine Ramsey of Washington Co. PA to Jonathan Duncan of same, for $400 paid, sell the above tract of land which was bequeathed to her, bounded by actual survey this day made, by land of Moses McLaughlin, by land of John Ralston, by land now of John Flowers, by land of Barney McDonald, by land of sd McDonald & widow Richmond, containing 50 acres and 90 perches, with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Catharine (X) Ramsay. Wit. John Harshie, Samuel Swearingin. She ack. deed 5 April 1832 before John Harshie, J.P., Beaver Co. PA. Recorded June 25, 1832. (FHL film 862,533; SLC 9/18/2012)
      2P-482/483: 19 March 1833, Samuel Nichol and wife Nancy of Washington Co., John White and wife Mary of Allegheny Co., both of PA, to Alexander Duncan of Washington Co. PA, that Samuel Nichol, John White and Alexander Duncan now stand seized in fee simple as tenants in common in 3 lots of ground situate at or near Bricelands Cross roads in Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, to wit:
         one lot containing 1 acre and 28 perches strict measure on which there is erected a steem flour mill &c, which lot was conveyed to them by John Contler? & wife and John Proudfit & wife by deed 8 Feb. 1830, recorded Washington Co. Book O vol. Ind. pages 456 & 457;
         Also a second lot containing 70 perches strict measure which was conveyed them by Elisha McCurdy & wife Sarah by deed 9 Feb. 1830, recorded Washington Co. Book O, vol. Ind. pages 458 & 459;
         Also a third lot containing 4 acres and 152 perches strict measure more or less which was conveyed to them by Revd. Moses Allen & wife Caterine by deed 15 Oct. 1830, recorded Washington Book O pg.459;
         Now this indenture that Samuel Nichol & Nancy his wife, John White and Mary his wife, for $2,200 paid by Alexander Duncan, quit claim to said Alexander Duncan their interest in the three lots of ground in Hanover Twp, Washington Co., together with buildings, ... and appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Samuel Nichol, Nancy Nichol, John White, Mary White. Wit. Bejm. Bubbitt. They ack. deed before Benjamin Bubbett, J.P., Washington Co. PA., 19 March 1833. Recorded Oct. 15, 1833. (FHL film 862,533; SLC 9/18/2012)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 2/2009 and 6/2009)
      2Q-484/486: 16 October 1832, Jonathan Duncan and wife Leathy of Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, to Arthur Scott of same place, for $500, sell certain messuage or tract of land in Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, bounded ... land of Moses McLaughlin, land of John Ralston, land of John Flowers, land of Barney McDonald, land of said McDonald & widow Richmond, containing 50 acres 90 perches, being part of a tract granted to legal representatives of Wm. McLaughlin decd. by patent 3 March 1814, and the legal representatives of said Wm. McLaughlin decd. by deed 7 Jan. 1815 conveyed part of the same to John Ramsey, recorded in book Z, pgs.74 and 75, and John Ramsey by will 2 July 1817 bequeathed the 50 acres & 90 perches to his wife Cathrine Ramsey, refer to records of 6 May 1823, and said Cathrine by deed 5 April 1832 conveyed the same to said Duncan and wife, see records afsd 25 June 1832, now said Jonathan Duncan and Leathy his wife ... to the said Arthur Scott. /s/ J. Duncan, Letha Duncan. Wit. Saml. Thompson, Benjm. Rubbett? (Bubbett?). Ack. Washington Co. PA. Rec. Sept. 23, 1834. FHL film 862,533)
      2R-118: 3 July 1833, John Duncan and wife Jane, Boyd Emery and wife Mary, Mary Emery and Jane Emery, of Washington Co. PA, to William Potts of Borough of Canonsburg, for $120, a lot in the borough afsd beg. at intersection of Market and Green Streets, ... /s/ John Duncan, Jane (X) Duncan, Boyd Emery, Mary Emery, Mary Emery, Jane Emery; wit. James Duncan, Josiah Allison. Receipt /s/ Jh. Emery agent for the heirs. Ack. Washington Co. PA 3 July 1833. Rec. April 28, 1834. (FHL film 862,534)
      2R-346: 2 July 1832, John Duncan and wife Jane of Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, to James Jackson of same, for $76.93, lot in township afsd adj. land of James Jackson, land of Allen and Coe, land of John Duncan, land of John Jackson, containing 7 acres and 111 perches; part thereof adj. John Jackson was conveyed by Rev. Elisha Macurdy to John Duncan the present granter 1 Oct. 1828, recorded Washington book M vol.2 pages 52 & 53, the other part adj. Allen and Coe [was] conveyed by John Simonton to John Duncan the present grantor 2 April 1824, recorded Book H Vol.2 pages 123, 4 & 5. /s/ John Duncan, Jane Duncan. Wit. Mary Patterson, Rt. Patterson. Ack. Washington Co. PA 2 July 1832. Rec. 27 Jan. 1835. (FHL film 862,534)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 2/2009 and 6/2009)
      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)
      2S-152/153: 11 Oct. 1833, John Smith of Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, to David Duncan of Co. & State afsd, for $950, sell tract on the waters of Harmons Creek in Hanover Twp., Washington Co. PA, contained within the courses and distances ... with Lavingston's, ... with E. Macurdy, then with Revd. Macurdy, containing 52 acres and 91 perches, being part of a tract of 396 acres by patent 29 Sept. 1791 enrolled in Patent book 18, page 336&c. /s/ John Smith. Wit. Alex W. Semple, Jas. McFarren. Ack. Washington Co. PA. Rec. Augt. 24, 1835. (FHL film 862,534)
      2S-153/154: 6 April 1835, David Duncan and wife Mary of the village of Florance, Washington Co. PA, to William Mercer of same place, for $1,267, land on waters of Harman's Creek, Hanover Twp, Washington Co., contained within the courses ... adj. lands of Thomas Livingston, land of John Mahew, lands of E. Macurdy, state road, containing 52 acres and 91 perches. /s/ David Duncan, Mary M.F. Duncan. Wit. David McClelland, Levi Duncan. Rec. Augt. 24, 1835. (FHL film 862,534)
      2S-165: 1 Sept. 1835, John Dunkin of Nottingham Twp, Washington Co. PA, and wife Elisabeth, to John Witherow of said Twp, Co. & State; for $655, parcel of land on the waters of Mingo Creek, adj. land of W. Boyd, land of Jno. Henry, land of said Jno. Witherow, land of Jno. McGilvey, containing 50 acres and 64 perches, more or less, being part of a larger tract of land pattented in the name of Samuel Irwin and Alaxr. Adison & Mathew Ritchen in trust &c by pattent 19 July 1796 enroled in Pattent book No.29 p.185, said trustees by deed 29 May 1798 conveyed the land to Enos McDonald recorded Book P pg.6&7, Enos McDonald by deed 10 Nov. 1802 conveyed to Mark McCord recorded Book M V.2 pg.271, said Mark McCord by will bequeathed to wife Elisebeth recorded in book ----, said Elisabeth by deed 9 April 1829 conveyed to her brother James Duncan recorded in Book M V.2 page 272, and said James Dunkin on 5 April 1835 conveyed to his son John Dunkin and for a valuable consideration therein mentioned, recorded in Book S, v.2 page 36&c., together with buildings, improvements, etc. /s/ John Duncan, Elisebeth (X) Duncan. Wit. David Hamilton, James Duncan, John D. Witherow. Rect. wit. by David Hamilton. Rec. 5 Sept. 1835. (FHL film 862,534)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/18/2012)
      2T-28: Heading: Emery Heirs to John B. Innis. This indenture 3 July 1833, John Duncan and wife Jane, Boyd Emry and wife Mary, Mary Emery and Jane Emery of Washington Co. PA, to John B. Innis of Borough of Canonsburg, county & state afsd, for $120 paid, sell all their interest to a lot of ground in Borough afsd, at a corner of William Potts lot on Market Street, to George White's lot, to Market Street, with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ John Duncan, Jane (X) Duncan, Boyd Emery, Mary Emery, Mary Emery, Jane Emery. Wit. James Duncan, Sarah? ?? (too faint) Recd. $120, /s/ Joh. Emery, agent for the heirs. Ack. 3 July 1833 before J.P. of Washington Co. Recorded 30 April 1836. (FHL film 862,535; SLC 9/18/2012)
      2T-399: 28 April 1836, Revd. Moses Allen and wife Catherine to John Dunken, all of Washington Co. PA, for $28.94, sell one lot or moiety of ground on the waters of Kings Creek, Hanover Twp, beg. on the line between sd Allen & Dunken, by land of sd Dunken, by land of sd Allen, containing 4 acres and 18 perches strict, being part of a tract of land sold to sd Allen by heirs & execs. of James Simeson on 7 Oct. 1829, recorded in Washington Co. Book O Vol.2 pages 751-52 & 53, March 28, 1831, warrant title. /s/ Moses Allen, Catharine Allen. Wit. D. Miller, Ann Miller. They ack. deed before D. Miller, J.P., 28 April 1836. Recorded Dec. 19, 1836. (FHL film 862,535; SLC 9/18/2012)
      2U-415/416: 31 March 1836, Alexander Duncan of Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, Yoeman, and Jane his wife to Thomas Livingston Seniour of afsd, Yoeman, for $4,500 paid, sell three lots of ground at or near Florence in Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, to wit, one lot of ground containing 1 acre and 28 perches strict measure on which there is erected a steam (flouring) mill &c which lot was conveyed by John Coulter and wife and John Proudfit and wife 8 Feb. 1830, recorded Book O Vol.2 pages 456-7; also a second lot containing 70 perches strict measure conveyed by Elisha McCurdy and wife Sarah 9 Feb. 1830? recorded Book O Vol.2 pages 458-9; also a third lot containing 4 acres and 152 perches strict measure more or less conveyed by Moses Allen and Catharine his wife 15 Oct. 1830 recorded in Book O page 459 and by deed of release 4? March 1833 the three lots were conveyed by Samuel Nichol and wife Nancy of Washington Co. [and] John White and Mary his wife of Allegheny Co. PA to Alexander Duncan ... recorded Washington Co. Book P Vol.2 Pages 482? & 483, together with buildings, ... appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Alexander Duncan, Jane Duncan. Wit. John Lowary, Wm. L. Robb. Ack. 31 Msarch 1836 before Wm. L. Robb, J.P. Recorded Oct. 17, 1837. (FHL film 862,535; SLC 9/18/2012)
      2W-206/207: 28 March 1837, Rev. Moses Allen and Catharine his wife to David Duncan, all of Washington Co. PA, for $2800 paid, sell two tracts of land on waters of Racoon and Kings Creeks in Hanover Twp, county afsd, the first beg. at a certain corner on the old Georgetown road, then by land of James Proudfoot, by land of Samuel Nichol & Co., then by town lots of Florence, by land of George Jackson, by land of John Dunkin, by land of Samuel Patterson, containing 146 acres more or less; the other is a tract of woodland on the waters of Kings Creek, by land of Jonas Potts, by land of John Dunken, containing 28 acres more or less; one part of these lands was granted to Robert Russel 9 Feb. 1803, Patent Book No.48 pages 386, and conveyed by Russel & wife to James Simington 22 June 1804 and recorded in Washington Co. Book U pages 343-4, the other parcel was part of a tract called Contention granted to Samuel Marquis by patent 3 April 1799, Patent Book No.35 page 293 & conveyed by Marquis & wife to Russell May 17, 1802, recorded as above in Book K pages 318 & conveyed by Russell to James Simington June 9, 1802, recorded Book Y pages 328, 9 and 30, and according to the will of Simington convey by his heirs & execs. to Rev. Moses Allen Oct. 17, 1829, recorded Book O, pages 251-2-3, Vol.2d, March 28, 1831, and by him Allen & wife Catharine is hereby conveyed to afsd David Dunk. Warrant title. /s/ Moses Allen, Caty Allen. Wit. D. Miller, Ann Miller. Ack. 22 April 1837. Recorded Dec. 25, 1838. (FHL film 862,536; SLC 9/18/2012)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 2/2009 and 6/2009)
      2X-280: 20 June 1838, David Duncan and wife Mary (/s/ Mary McF. Duncan) of Washington Co. PA to Robert G. Smith, for $1,000, land on waters of Kings Creek in Hanover Twp., Washington Co. PA, adj. lands of John Duncan Junr., containing 28 acres 74 perches. Both signed. Wit. Andrew Vance, Jas. McFarran. (FHL film 862,537)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/18/2012)
      3A-91/92: 9 June 1841, Alexander Duncan and Jane his wife of Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, to John Andrews of Smith Twp, County & state afsd, for $15.50 paid, sell tract of land in Smith Twp, Washington Co. PA, by lands of Jno. Andrews, by lands of sd Andrews, by road, containing 62 perches strict measure, being part of a tract of land called Burmingham granted to George Day by patent 4 April 1793? in Patent Book No.19? page 224, and conveyed by George Day & wife to Abraham Crow? 1797 and conveyed by Abraham Crow and wife to John Duncan March 7, 1816, and conveyed by John Duncan & wife to Alex Duncan, the present grantor, Feb. 7, 1818, recorded Washington Co. Book C Vol.2 page 85&6, April 9, 1818, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ Alexr. Duncan, Jane K. Duncan. Ack. 7 June 1841 before Wm. L. Robb, J.P. Recorded 16 Nov. 1841. (FHL film 862,539; SLC 9/18/2012)
      3A-494/495: 23 April 1842, George Chamberlin and Mary his wife of Columbiana Co. OH to Jonathan Duncan of Washington Co. PA, for $1,250 paid, sell tract of land in Hanover Twp., Washington Co. PA, on the road from Washington to Georgetown, by land of James Duncan, by land of John Ewing, by land of Robert Teeper?, by land of James Duncan, containing 75 acres 109 perches, being conveyed to Chamberlin in part by executors of George Huffman decd and recorded Book D Vol.2 pages 31 & 32, also in part by John Davis & recorded in Book N Vol.2 pages 172 & 173, also in part by said Johnathan Duncan recorded in Book N Vol.2 pages 170, 171 & 172, together with appurtenances, warrant title. /s/ George Chamberlin, Mary (X) Chamberlin. Wit. Thos. Nicholson, Abm? Crothers. They ack. deed 23 April 1842 before Tho. Nicholson, J.P., Beaver Co. PA. Recorded July 14, 1842. (FHL film 862,539; SLC 9/18/2012)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 2/2009 and 6/2009)
      3D-367: 24 Feb. 1840, Andrew Duncan of Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, to Jane Duncan, James Duncan, Ann M. Duncan, Samuel Duncan, minor by his guardian Benjamin Bubbett of same place; that Robert Duncan lately of Hanover Township, Washington Co., decd, was in his lifetime seized in his demisene?? of heir of tract of land in said Hanover Twp, ... adj. lands of Russell Moore, George Huffman, Johnathan Duncan and others containing 156 acres and 95 perches, and being so seized died intestate leaving issue five children, to wit: Andrew Jane James Ann Mariah & Samuel to whom the same by the laws of PA did descend, and whereas an inquisition has been held on the said tract of land and under a proceeding in partition in the orphans court of Washington Co. which has been returned to said Court and a rule granted on the heirs to appear at February Term to accept or refuse the land at the valuation, and the court yesterday, being 23 Feb. 1846, decreed the whole of the land to the said Andrew Duncan eldest son & heir at law; NOW the party of the first part for the sum of $2442.86-1/2, paid by parties of second part, sell to parties of the second part the undivided four fifths parts of the tract of land together with the four fifths of all the appurtenances ... to the said Jane Duncan, James Duncan, Ann M. Duncan, Samuel Duncan with the said Andrew Duncan, joint tenants in common. /s/ Andrew Duncan. Wit. George W. Price, F. Shortwill. Receipt wit. by George W. Price, payment by Jane Duncan, James Duncan, Ann M. Duncan and Samuel Duncan by his guardian Benj. Bubbett. (FHL film 862,542)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/18/2012)
      3F-328/329: 8 Oct. 1847, James?. McFarran, Esq., administrator of the goods which were of John Ferguson late of Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, to Alexander Duncan of afsd, that John Ferguson in his lifetime was [owner] of a certain messuage and tract of land in Hanover Twp, afsd, by lands of Thomas Livingston, John Andrews, the said Alexander Duncan and others, containing 96 acres and 153 perches strict measure with the appurtenances, and died intestate, and at an Orphans Court at Washington, Washington Co., on 2nd Monday of Nov. 1844, upon petition of William Ferguson, the son and heir at law of John Ferguson, asking the court to make partition of the real estate among his children and representatives, if it could be made or otherwise to appraise it, a writ of partition issued 14 Nov. year last to the sheriff to summon an inquisition to make partition ... otherwise to appraise the same, and have before the judge by 13 Feb. 1845, the Sheriff, Jehu Tuckman? Esqr. made a schedule, ... real estate could not be parted and divided ... appraised at $22.75 per acre, the admin. was ordered to sell the land, sold on 24 May to Alexander Duncan, the highest bidder for $18.75 per acre, and on return to the court on 26 May, sale was confirmed, NOW James McFarran to Alexander Duncan for $1,818.42 paid, sell the tract of land in Twp. afsd, by lands of said Alexander Duncan, by land of Hugh Ferguson, by lands of William Ferguson, by land of John Andrews, containing 96 acres and 153 perches strict measure, together with appurtenances. /s/ Jas. McFerren. Wit. M?.L. Miller, C. Cunningham, John McCollough. Ack. 8 Oct. 1847 before John McCollough, J.P. Recorded 30 June 1848. (FHL film 863,601; SLC 9/18/2012)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 2/2009 and 6/2009)
      3F-449/450: 27 June 1848, Andrew Duncan and wife Nancy Duncan, and Ann Mariah Duncan in consideration of $1,000 paid by Jane Duncan, James Duncan and Samuel Duncan, all being heirs of Robert Duncan decd, do hereby release and quit claim unto the said Jane Duncan, James Duncan and Samuel Duncan our title etc. in land in Washington Co. PA, adj. Huffman & Moore, Mc?hn??, and Jonathan Duncan, containing 156 acres. /s/ Andrew Duncan, Nancy B?. Duncan, Ann M. Duncan. Wit: Rebecca A. Ellers?, John Coulter. Ack. Logan Co. OH, 27 June 1848. Rec. Oct. 5, 1848. (FHL film 863,601)

Washington Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/18/2012)
      3H-397/398: 20 Jan. 1837, John N. Duncan and Mary his wife of Mercer Co. PA to Charles McGlaughlin of Washington Co. PA, for $150 paid, sell tract of land in Hopewell Twp, Washington Co. PA adj. lands of John Cutchfield & others containing about 15 acres more or less, being the same parcel of land formerly owned by John & Wm. Moderwell? which was levied on by Adam Baird formerly High Sheriff of Washington Co. as the ?? of Ja. Dunkin against said Moderwell's and sold to said Dunkin by said Sheriff at Aug. term 1800 Court of Common Pleas ..., which piece of land the said James Dunkin by deed 4 May 1836 conveyed to John N. Dunkin, together with appurtenances, John N. Dunkin and Mary his wife now convey to Charles McGlaughlin, warrant title. /s/ J.N. Duncan, Mary Duncan. Wit. Morris Luck, Wm. Fritz?. Ack. 20 Jan. 1837 before Morris Luck, J.P. Recorded July 12, 1850. (FHL film 863,602; SLC 9/18/2012)
      3H-469/470: 10 March 1849, Geo. W. Dungan and Nancy his wife of borough of Frankfort Springs, Beaver Co. PA, to Jonathan Duncan of Washington Co. PA, for $20 paid, sell lot of ground in Hanover Twp, Washington Co., on the road leading from Washington to Georgetown, by land of said Duncan, containing 2 acres and 9 perches strict measure, being part of a tract of land formerly owned by James Pangar? now deceased and taken at an appraisement and valuation by said Geo. W. Dungan, sold by order of Orphans court of Beaver Co., warrant title. /s/ Geo. W. Dungan, Nancy Dungan. Wit. W. H. Frazer, Joseph Willson??. Ack. 10 March 1849 before Wm. H. Frazer, J.P. of Beaver Co. PA. Recorded Aug. 26, 1851. (FHL film 863,602; SLC 9/18/2012)
      3I-572/573: 5 April 1851, Andrew Duncan of Logan Co. OH and Nancy his wife and Jane Savage of Allegheny Co. PA and Ann Maria Duncan of Washington Co. PA for $2,500 paid, sell to Samuel Duncan of Washington Co. afsd, their interest to a certain lot in Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, containing 156 acres more or less, being the same tract of land formerly owned by Robert Duncan Senior? deceased father of the parties above named, together with appurtenances. /s/ Andrew Duncan, Nancy Y. Duncan, Jane Savage, Ann Maria Duncan. Wit. Jams A. Coulter?, John Coulter, as to A. Duncan & wife, M.H. Fra??, L.J?. McHenry as to Jane Savage and A.M. Duncan. Andrew Duncan and Nancy Duncan his wife ack. deed ? day of April 1851 before John Coulter, J.P., Logan Co. OH. Recorded Aug. 4, 1851. (FHL film 863,602; SLC 9/18/2012)
 

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