Duncan research files of
Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson
the Genealogy Bug
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1790 Washington Co. PA Census
Pg.247 Duncan, James 113xx
256 Dunkin, John 133xx
1800 Washington Co. PA Census
Pg.732 Andrew Duncan 00110 - 00100 Chartiers
Henry Duncan 00010 - 00100
778 John Duncan 11001 - 01010 Fallowfield
803 William Duncan 00001 - 00001 Hopewell
826 James Duncan 20010 - 50010 Nottingham
841 James Duncan 20200 - 10100 Peters
870 John Duncan 21020 - 10010 Smiths
1810 Washington Co. PA Census
Pg. 7 Andrew Duncan 01201 - 10001 Strabane
22 James Duncan 22010 - 21010 Peters
27 William Duncan 01010 - 50010 Robinson
32 Henry Duncan 20020 - 30010 Chartier
41 John Duncan 31210 - 11020 Smith
72 James Duncan 21001 - 21101 Nottingham
75 Thomas Duncan 12300 - 00010
76 John Duncan 01100 - 01001 Fallowfield
Joshua Duncan 00010 - 00100
(Joshua next to John)
77 Hercules Duncan 41010 - 10010
(MAD: See Fountain Co. IN)
1820 Washington Co. PA Census
Pg.154 Robert Duncan 021201 - 21301 Cannonburg
164 Mrs. Duncan 000000 - 11111 Washington
172 James Duncan 000001 - 00001 Strabane
183 Thomas Duncan 100010 - 30101 Nottingham
184 James Duncan 001201 - 00001
216 Alex. Duncan 100011 - 10100 Smith
1 name
John Duncan 220101 - 11110
217 David Duncan 101200 - 00110
221 Robt. Duncan 100010 - 30010 Hanover
248 Andrew Duncan 100101 - 01001 East Bet.
1830 Washington Co. PA Census
Pg.106 George Duncan 2000,1 - 1000,1 West Bet.
162 James Duncan 0010,0000,01 - 0010,0000,101 Nottingham
235 Charles Duncan 0100,1?x00,1 - 0010,101 Cannonsb.
(tape over males 20-30 and 30-40)
261 William Duncan 0010,001 - 0000,2001 Robinson
273 David Duncan 1111,11 - 1100,01 Smith
274 John Duncan Sr. 0002,1000,1 - 0001,1
274 Alex. Duncan 1010,11 - 1020,02
351 John Duncan 0121,0000,01 - 0001,0001 Cross Cr.
1840 Washington Co. PA Census
Pg. 29 Jonathan Duncan 2030,001 - 1002,1 Hanover
31 John Duncan Jr. 0110,001 - 2111,0100,01
David Duncan 0111,101 - 1011,001
(David next to John)
36 Alexander Duncan 0011,1001 - 0003,001
45 Jno. Duncan 0100,2100,01 - 0010,2001 Smith
88 Elizabeth Duncan 0 - 1000,1000,1 Robinson
218 Charles Dunkin 0000,0000,01 - 0010,0100 Cannonsburg
1850 Washington Co. PA Census
Smith Twp.
Pg.3, #46, Rebecca TEMPLE 50 OH (blank) (bottom of page)
Pg.4, (blank) Ufamy DUNCAN (f) 22 PA (blank) (top of next page)
Jonathan [DUNCAN] 20 PA (blank)
Nancy TEMPLE 7 PA
Pg.15, #223, Daniel DUNCAN 35 PA farmer $5000 mar/in/year
Rachel 25 PA, mar/in/year
Jane 39 PA
Mariah (f) 19, Alexander 17 OH
(MAD: Mariah and Alexander are children of Elisha d. 1839 in Wayne Co. OH)
Pg.15, #224, Norris M. DUNCAN 33 PA farmer $1400
Ellen 26 PA
John 3, Josiah 3 PA
Nancy 1 PA
James GILLESPIE 15 PA
(MAD: Daniel & Norris are sons of John & Nancy Morrison)
Robinson Twp.
Pg.24, #96, Elizabeth DUNCAN 70 IRE "farmer" $2000
Mary 26, Jane 15 PA
Hanover Twp.
Pg.55, #4, Alex DUNCAN 39 PA farmer $7000
Jane 57 PA
Matilda 27, Nancy 25 PA
John 23 PA
(MAD: top of "3" in "39" missing)
Pg.60, #82, Jonathan DUNCAN 59 PA farmer $16,000
Agness 35 PA
Thomas 23, William 19 PA
Robert 14, Isaphena (f) 13 PA
Harker 10, James 5 PA
Agness 4, Arnett 1 PA
Ellenor HARTFORD 21 PA
Melvina COPELAND 30 PA
(MAD: 1860 Mercer Co. IL census)
Pg.60, #83, Samuel DUNCAN 24 PA farmer $1000
Elizabeth ADAMS 66 PA
Jane DUNCAN 32 PA
Jonathon DUNCAN 26 PA
Pg.75, #305, John DUNCAN 52 PA farmer $9600
Jane 44 PA
Martha 22, Thomas S. 20 PA
Joseph 18, Mary 16 PA
Sarah 14, Susannah 11 PA
Harriet 8, Laura 1 PA
Jane SMITH 87 PA
Pg.75, #306, John L. DUNCAN 30 PA farmer
Hannah 24 PA
Pg.75, #307, David DUNCAN 57 PA farmer $6000
Mary 56 PA
Mary 19, Alexander S. 17 PA
Jane 15 PA
Pg.75, #313-313, William LIVINGSTON 45 NY farmer $12,500
Elizabeth 26 PA
Hannah 4, Ida 2 PA
Samuel MORRISON 26 PA farmer
Jane FERGUSON 36 PA
(MAD: wife Elizabeth Duncan, from info of Tom Cleland 2/2003)
Cecil Twp.
Pg.87, #108, Joseph LITTLE 43 PA farmer $4500
Mary 43 PA
James A. 9, Reed 3 PA
Jonathan DUNCAN 18 PA farmer
Pg.90, #145, John REED 30 PA farmer $5000
Hadasa (f) 26 PA
Mary Elizabeth DUNCAN 16 PA
Mary HADDEN 9 PA
Alexander REED 71 PA
Joshua VANCE 14 PA
Carroll Twp.
Pg.228, #1, Margaret HAMILTON 56 PA -- $8,050
William F. 26 PA O.S.T. Clergyman
Others
Emely DUNCAN 10 PA MULATTO
Go to the 1860 and 1870 Washington Co. PA Census
Washington Co. PA Wills (index from 1808, on FHL film 863,622)
File #132, Duncan, Alexander, probate 7 Feb. 1854, 7-338
File #120, Duncan, John, probate 2 April 1850, 7-79
File #89, Duncan, William, 18 Feb. 1840, 5-554
(File in 1876 for a John Duncan, reference not copied)
File ?, Alexander Duncan of Smith Twp, will written Jan. 12, 1789, registered March 17, 1795; wife Susanna; son John; daughters Elizabeth Piles, Sarah Dunbar (Mrs. Samuel), Mary, Ann; grandchild Alexander Dunbar. Exec: friend James Homes and wife Susanna (from "Washington Co. PA Records" by DAR; on FHL film 560,193, from Iris Grimmett 10/1986)
File ?, John Duncan of Hanover Twp, will 1792, admin. 1794 (from "Washington Co. PA Records" by DAR; on FHL film 560,193, from Iris Grimmett 10/1986)
5-554/5: 26 Nov. 1835, Will of William (X) Duncan of Robinson Twp, Washington Co.; wife Elizabeth have management and profits of all estate both real and personal for life if she lives unmarried; then all property be sold and divided: one half be equally divided between my daughter Eliza, son William, and granddaughter Elizabeth Conelly; the other half be divided between my daughter Mary and my granddaughter Eleanor Jane Conelly, so that Mary to have 3/4 of it and granddaughter Eleanor Jane 1/4; but if wife should marry then all property be sold and divided: to wife the annual proceeds of 1/4 part, the other 3/4 to be divided among my children and grandchildren as above directed, and at decease of wife the other fourth to be divided in same maner; but if wife should marry or die during minority of either of my grandchildren mentioned, then executors to keep and have care of their portion until they become 21 or marry; if either of the grandchildren should die during their minority having no issue, their portion to be equally divided among remaining legatees mentioned above. My wife be allowed to divide my household and kitchen furniture & wearing apparel among my children or grandchildren as she think proper. Appoint Edward McDonold Esq. and Richard Donaldson Executors. Wit. James M'Burney, Thomas McNary. Proved 18 Feb. 1840. (FHL film 863,626; typed)
7-79/80: 21 March 1846, will of John Duncan Sen. of Smith Twp, Washington Co. PA; to wife Jane my carriage, one cow, her choice of my cattle and one third of my household and kitchen furniture all in perpetuity and the use of the rooms in the east end of my mansion house etc. for life, or if she should choose, $50 per annum for life to be paid by my two sons Daniel and Norris?. To my son Daniel Duncan the farm on which I now live to extend as far east as the corner of the land bequeathed to my son Norris Duncan on condition he pay $600 to my daughter Jane Duncan and $30 annually to my wife Jane for life. To my son Norris Duncan the part of my farm included in the following lines, adj. line of Thomas Miller's land ... on condition he pay $400 in following manner: $100 in one year to my granddaughter Mary Jane Grey, $100 in 2 years to my granddaughter Susan Duncan, $100 in 3 years to my granddaughter Mariah Duncan and $100 in 4 years to my grandson Alexander Duncan, children of my son Elisha Duncan decd, and $20 per annum to my wife. The balance to be sold: to my son David Duncan $100, to dau. Susan Cully $100 and to dau. Betsy Duncan $300, whereas I have given to my sons Alexander Duncan, John Duncan and James Duncan different sums of money and other property which is to be their share, and my written obligation which I hold against any of them is to be collected to pay the legacies above. To my dau. Jane Duncan $600 to be paid by my son Daniel as before directed; to the children of my son Elisha Duncan $400 to be paid by my son Norris as before. Appoint son John Duncan exec. Wit. James McFarren?, James Amspecker. Proved 2 April 1850. (FHL film 863,627) (MAD: Elisha Duncan died 1839 Wayne Co. OH)
7-338/9: 27 Dec. 1850, will of Alex. Duncan of Hanover Twp., Washington Co. PA; to wife Jane 1/3 of my personal estate in perpetuity and $150 per annum for life; remainder equally divided among my children, Matilda Duncan, Nancy Duncan, Jane Vaneman, and John W. Duncan, share and share alike. My real estate be sold at discretion of executor with consent of majority of surviving heirs including wife Jane and proceeds divided: a sufficient part set aside to pay the annuity to my wife Jane, and balance equally divided among my children Matilda, Nancy, Jane and John W. Duncan; at death of my wife Jane the sum set apart for her support be divided among the same heirs. Appoint my brother John Duncan exec. Wit. Daniel Duncan, James McFarren. Codicil 10 Jan? 1854, when any part of my real estate is sold, I authorize my executor to execute legal conveyance; wit. Daniel Duncan, Jas. McFarren. Proved 7 Feb. 1854. (FHL film 863,627)
Washington Co. PA Orphans Court Dockets (index on FHL film 863,629; from Iris Grimmett 10/1986)
Book & Vol - page; name; proceeding; date
A1-89; Duncan, Andrew, John, Isabella, Mary, Robert, Susana; G.A.; May 1791
B1-182; Duncan, Robert; Acct. Settled, May 1791
C1-331; Duncan, Andrew, Anna M.; G.A.; Sept. 1827
A1-89: John Duncan and Andrew Duncan, sons of John Duncan late of Washington Co., 1790 decd, appointed John White and Samuel Hannion? of Strabon? Twp, guardian. Same guardian appointed for Mary, Robert, Susannah and Isabella. (FHL film 863,632) (John Duncan, letters of admin. 1790; action for minor children 1791: John, Andrew, Mary, Robert, Sussannah, Isabella; from "Washington Co. PA Records" by DAR; on FHL film 560,193, from Iris Grimmett 10/1986)
Washington Co. PA Orphans Court (index A-H 1781-1953, on FHL film 863,629)
(MAD: book numbers actually A1, B1, C1, etc.)
B-182: Indexed Robert Duncan?, Oct. 1791, heir of John? (MAD: ERROR - name was Dawson, not Duncan; not copied) (FHL film 863,632)
C-218: June 1825, petition of Alexr. Duncan to be appointed guardian of his two minor children, James C. Duncan and Matilda Eliza Duncan, under age 14. (FHL film 863,632)
C-331: 4th Monday, Sept. 1827, on petition of Jonathan Duncan, next friend of minor children of Robert Duncan decd, the court appointed Benjamin Babbit Esq. guardian for Jane, Andrew, Anna Maria, James and Samuel Duncan, minor children under age 14. (FHL film 863,632) (MAD: Jonathan and Robert supposed to be sons of Andrew Duncan and wife Anne Smith of York Co. PA; Robert's children to Logan Co. OH, Jonathan to Mercer Co. IL)
E-16: Nov. 1839, Petition of James Duncan, uncle and next friend of Jane B. Duncan, minor daughter under age 14 of Elisha Duncan decd, she has no guardian to take care of her present estate. (FHL film 863,633)
E-182: Feb. 1842, petition of Rebecca Duncan, widow of Charles Duncan decd; that court appoint James Wilkin gdn. of their minor children ________, Jonathan and Thomas Duncan. (MAD: three underlines, only two names) (FHL film 863,633)
E-319: 13 Feb. 1844, petition of John Duncan in behalf of Alexander and Mariah Duncan, minor children of Elisha Duncan decd. under age 14; John Duncan appointed gdn. (FHL film 863,633)
E-319: 13 Feb. 1844, Nancy Duncan indexed; not found on actual page; reference to Nancy Barr only. (FHL film 863,633)
F-301: Feb. 1848, petition of Jonathan Duncan, minor over age 14, choose Robert Cook gdn. (FHL film 863,634) (MAD: does not say who his father was)
F-416: Feb. 1849, petition of Elizabeth Mary Duncan, minor daughter of Nancy Duncan over 14; court appointed John Reed gdn. (FHL film 863,634)
G-535: Nov. 1855, Eleanor Duncan, widow of Noris M. Duncan, decd; her children John, Josiah G., Nancy, William, Margaret, and Noris M. Duncan are minors under 14; petition court to appoint suitable person. Court appointed Josiah Guy guardian. (later references not copied) (FHL film 863,634)
H-302: Aug. 1858, Petition of Daniel Duncan; his minor children Ellen Marie Duncan, Oliphant Clark Duncan and Logan V. Duncan, under 14, are entitled to a small estate in personalty, petition court to appoint suitable person; court appointed David Vaneman gdn. (later references not copied) (FHL film 863,635)
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Washington Co. PA Accounts (from FHL film 1,683,455, from Charles A. Duncan 9/1992 as file D-14 on film 168,345; changed to paragraph format by MAD; rechecked SLC 5/1/2013 and added image #)
File D-11, 1790, Estate of Duncan, John; James Leeper, Accountant, acting as Administrator. (image #1122) (CAD: This file contains many documents and slips of paper.)
12 Sept. 1786, Bond of Isabella Dunkin & James Leeper, George McCullough, Samuel Hannah, all of Washington Co. PA, to Thomas Stokely Esq., Register of the Probate of Wills and granting Letters of Administration in and for PA, for £500 ... (Standard letters of Administration form) /s/ Isabella (X) Duncan, James Leeper, George McCullough, Samuel Hanna. (image #1142)
John Duncan to John McLane due(?) for schooling 2 years Viz. 1785 & 1786 2 Scholars - 6 pounds. Received the above 6 pounds in full from Widow Duncan by me. John McLane. (image #1143)
John Duncan to James McNary Due for his part expenses in patenting his land in 1785 - 3 pounds, 19 shillings, 3 pence. Received the above £3.19.3 in for me I say Received (?) James McNary. (CAD: The above record was listed on Sept 15, 1794, by Justice of the Peace Swearingen stating these bills had been paid and no further to be paid from the estate.) (image #1143)
1789 Isbel Donken (sic) to Samuel Rodgers due to weaving at sundry times 3.3.0; to balance of making barn flower 9.15.0. (image #1136)
On Nov. 22, 1784, John Duncan purchases included 1 spelling book and primer, 1 yd of red ribbon, 2 3/4 yds of lawn (cloth) and a hat; on Jan. 20, 1785, purchases included 1/2 yd of silk, all from Samuel Harper. Partial payment was made in Nov. 1785 by John Duncan, the balance from his estate. (image #1131)
Sept. 20, 1786, James and David McNary inventoried the estate of John Duncan for a total amount of £159.7.10. The inventory was filed with Washington Co. and the exhibit was signed "Satisfyed by me, John White" (CAD: A John White Jr. was listed as one of the guardians of the orphaned children in 1791.) (image #1153)
On Aug. 11, 1790, Yara Sanifor (Sp.?) submitted a bill for grubbing 2 acres and 20 rods of land in Mar., 1790 under the title, "Widow Duncan, Dec'd") (image #1130)
On May, 1791, --?-- Beer filed a claim for work ordered by Widow Duncan from June 1788 through Jan. 25, 1790. A claim in June, 1791, by James Marchant shows Feb. 1790, The estate of Isabella Duncan Dec'd. (image #1138)
Washington Co. PA Probate Files, 1781-1850 (SLC 2/2009)
FHL catalog: The files are arranged in uneven groups of years within alphabet letters.
File D: 1786-1790 (D1-D12); 1792-1816 (D1-D24); 1817-1827 (D1-D22) (FHL film 1,683,455)
File D, 1786-1790, D-11, images 1122+ (indexed: 1781-1791: Estate: Duncan, John decd; Accountant, James Leeper, admin., File D #11, 1790, #5, 1794).
Account of James Leeper, Acting Administrator of estate of James Duncan decd. ... recd. of James Leper 7 shillings & 6 pence taxes for Widow Dunkin's estate for year 1791, /s/ Robt. Montgomery. Similar for 1794. Estate of Widow Duncan 1787 ... /s/ 1792. Estate of Widow Duncan decd, 1792. (image #1122+)
Isabella Duncan or Isbel Doncken ... (image #1135)
Bond of Isabella (X) Duncan or Dunkin and James Leeper, to administer estate of John Dunkin, 12 Sept. 1786. George M. Callegh, Samuel Hanna. (all 4 signed). Wit. J. Stokely, ???. (image #1142)
Expenses include schooling 2 years in 1785 and 1786, 4 scholars; expenses in patenting his land in 1785. Costs include letters of administration in Sept. 1786. (image #1143)
List of goods sold and purchasers, Aug. 18, 1790 & later, include Margret Duncan, Ann Duncan, Saml. Hanna & many others. (image #1149)
File D, 1792-1816, D-5, images 1262-1267. (indexed: 1781-1791: Estate: Duncan, John decd; Accountant, James Leeper, admin., File D #11, 1790, #5, 1794).
1794 account of James Leeper, acting administrator of John Duncan estate. (image #1262 to 1267)
File D: 1828-1830 (D24-D31); 1831-1839 (D1-D32); 1839-1844 (D1-D43); 1845 (D1-D2) (FHL film 1,683,506)
File D, 1831-1839, D-5, images 539+ (indexed: 1831-1839: Duncan, Robert decd; Elizabeth Duncan admr, D5, 1832)
Elizabeth Duncan and Jonathan Duncan, administrators of the estate of estate of Robert Duncan, decd. Bills, March 3, 1829. Settlement of estate adv. June 26, 1828. (image #539)
Due David Williamson, $2.62 for value recd, 27 Oct. 1819, Robert Duncan. (image #544)
Beaver Co. PA, 1827, Jan.-May visits to Dr. W. Warnock. (image #546)
Bill from Miles Standish Nov. 24, 1827, for amount due Feb. 21, 1826. (image #550)
Beaver Co. PA, estate of Robert Duncan and "count" of George Duncan dr. to Robert Ramssy dr. in April 1826. (image #556)
Sale 28 June 1827, Robert Duncan decd, late of Hanover Twp., Washington Co. PA, /s/ Elizabeth Duncan, Jonathan Duncan, admin. Purchasers include administrators, Isaac Harris, Charles Burrel, John Smith Long, Richard Mayhew, Richard Mayhew Senr, & many others. (image #595)
Administrator's Bond, 12 June 1827, security Jon Smith, Daniel McS...? (image #599)
Payments ... by cash paid Benjamin Sublett guardian, being in full of the shares of Jane, Andrew, Anna Maria, James and Samuel Duncan ... (image #606)
Go to the Washington Co. PA Land Records, Part 1
Go to the Washington Co. PA Land Records, Part 2
"Pennsylvania Archives" Series Three, Vol.XXII, ed. by W.H. Egle; pub. 1897 (Google book, 4/22/2010)
Returns of taxables for the counties of Bedford (1773 to 1784), Huntingdon (1788), Westmoreland (1783, 1786), Fayette (1784, 1786) Allegheny (1791), Washington (1786), and census of Bedford (1784) and Westmoreland (1783)
Pg.714, Effective Supply Tax, County of Washington, 1781, Cecil Township
Dunkin, John, 128 acres, 2 horses, 3 cattle, 3 sheep, 86 value
Pg.722, Effective Supply Tax, County of Washington, 1781, Cumberland Township
Duncan, David, 1,100 acres, 960 value
Pg.731, County of Washington, 1731
Dunkin, John, 50 acres, 1 cattle, 21 value
Pg.773, Effective Supply Tax, County of Washington, 1781, Smith Township
Duncan, Allexander, 300 acres, 3 horses, 3 cattle, 93 value
Steubenville, OH, Land Office Patents and Receipts (copy of originals from Iris Grimmett 10/1992)
Patent #822, Vol.5, pg.132, Order #163847. Patent to John Dunkin of Washington Co. PA, who deposited a certificate of the Register of the Land Office at Steubenville that he has made full payment for the lot or section number 24, Township 14, Range 3, of the land directed to be sold at Steubenville by Act of Congress; there is granted by the US to the said John Dunkin, the quarter lot or section. Dated 10 August 1807, in the 32nd year of Independence.
Receipt 1462, Receiver's Office at Steubenville, 16 March 1803, Received of John Dunkin of Washington Co. PA, $70, being a deposit on account of land for which he intends to apply. /s/ Zacha. Biggs, Receiver. (on back: No. 1462, John Dunkin, 24-14-3)
Receipt 1463, Receiver's Office at Steubenville, 16 March 1803, Received of John Dunkin of Washington Co. PA, $256, which with the sum of $64 heretofore paid by him per Receipt 1462 dated this day, 1803, is in full of the first installment of the purchase money of Section 24, Township 14, Range 3, containing 640 acres at $2 per acre. /s/ Zacha. Biggs, Receiver. (on back: No. 1463, John Dunkin, 24-14-3) (MAD: see Columbiana Co. OH)
Adams Co OH Deed (FHL film 545,220)
7-71: 20 March 1812, Henry Spears of Washington Co. PA and wife Rebecca (X) to Herkalus Dunkan of same, for $940, part of tract of 1100 acres between Little Miami and Sciota Rivers on Brush Creek adj. lands of Thomas Barbee, John Fitzgerald, and others, by patent 31 May 1809; being 455 acres adj. lands of Thomas Barbee and Alexander Flemming, Morgan Young, line of the whole tract; wit. Benjamin White, Abraham Speers, Alexander (X) Flemming. Ack. in Washington Co. PA.
Columbiana Co. OH Deeds (SLC 6/11/2008; did not copy all)
1-270: Patent, United States to John Dunkin of Washington Co. PA, lot or Sec.24 Twp.14 Range 3. 10 Aug. 1807. (FHL film 926,861)
1-271: 4 Nov. 1807, John Dunkin of Washington Co. PA and wife Margaret deed to Hercules Dunkin of same, $190, land in Columbiana Co. OH, part of Sec.24 Twp.14 Range 3 granted to said John Dunkin, beg. on western boundary of said section, adj. Reasin Beall's land, containing 95 acres. Wit. Js. Walker, Joseph Richardson of Columbiana Co. OH. (FHL film 926,861)
1-272: 4 Nov. 1807, John Dunkin of Washington Co. PA and wife Margaret to Reasin Beall of Town of New Labon in Columbiana Co. OH, $308, land on Middle Fork of Little Beaver Creek, part of Sec.22 Twp.14 Range 3, 65 acres. Wit. Js. Walker, Joseph Richardson of Columbiana Co. OH. (FHL film 926,861)
2-655: 9 May 1812, John Dunkin and wife Margaret (X) of Washington Co. PA to Hercules Dunkin, Joshua Dunkin, John Dunkin Jur, Henry Young and Mattarn Spharr Junr of same, $1,000, land in Columbiana Co. OH, the NE 1/4, SE 1/4 and SW 1/4 of Sec.24 Twp.14 Range 3, being part of patent to John Dunkin 10 Aug. 1807. Wit. Boyd Mercer, John Atkinson. (FHL film 926,861)
6-149: 19 Dec. 1815, Hercules Dunkin and wife Sarah of Adams Co. OH to Joshua Dunkin of Washington Co. PA, $500, land being 1/5 part of NE, SE and SW quarters of Sec.24 Twp.14 Range 3 pattented to John Dunkin on 10 Aug. 1807; that John Dunkin and wife Margaret on 9 May 1812 deeded the three quarter-sections to afsd Hercules Dunkin, Joshua Dunkin, John Dunkin Jr., Henry Young and Mattarn Sphar; Hercules Dunkin and wife Sarah becoming owners of 1/5 share, hereby deed it to afsd. Joshua Dunkin together with improvements, etc. Wit. Job Dinning, Daniel Dinning. Rec. 29 March 1820. (FHL film 926,863)
6-151: 20 Sept. 1813, John Dunkin Junr. and wife Orphy of Washington Co. PA to Joshua Dunkin of same, $500, land being 1/5 part of NE, SE and SW quarters of Sec.24 Twp.14 Range 3 pattented to John Dunkin on 10 Aug. 1807; said John Dunkin Senior and wife Margaret deeded the three quarter-sections to Hercules Dunkin, Joshua Dunkin, John Dunkin Jr., Henry Young and Mattarn Sphar; John Dunkin Junr. and wife Orphy becoming owners of 1/5 share, hereby deed it to afsd. Joshua Dunkin together with improvements, etc. /s/ John Dunkin, Orpha Dunkin. Wit. Caleb Johnson, Ellis Johnson. Rec. 29 March 1820. (FHL film 926,863)
6-152: 14 Sept. 1818, Henry Young and wife Elizabeth (/s/ Elisabeth) of Adams Co. OH to Joshua Dunkin of Washington Co. PA, $500, land being 1/5 part of NE, SE and SW quarters of Sec.24 Twp.14 Range 3 pattented to John Dunkin on 10 Aug. 1807; said John Dunkin Senior and wife Margaret deeded the three quarter-sections to Hercules Dunkin, Joshua Dunkin, John Dunkin Jr., Henry Young and Mattarn Sphar; Henry Young and wife Elizabeth becoming owners of 1/5 share, hereby deed it to afsd. Joshua Dunkin together with improvements, etc. Wit. Job Dinning, Hercules Dunkin. Rec. 29 March 1820. (FHL film 926,863)
6-153: 28 March 1814, Mattarn Spharr and wife Sarah of Washington Co. PA to Joshua Dunkin of same, $500, land being 1/5 part of NE, SE and SW quarters of Sec.24 Twp.14 Range 3 pattented to John Dunkin on 10 Aug. 1807; said John Dunkin Senior and wife Margaret deeded the three quarter-sections to Hercules Dunkin, Joshua Dunkin, John Dunkin Jr., Henry Young and Mattarn Sphar; Mattarn Spharr and wife Sarah becoming owners of 1/5 share, hereby deed it to afsd. Joshua Dunkin together with improvements, etc. /s/ Mattarn Spharr, Sarah Sphar. Wit. Caleb Johnson, Henry Gregg. Rec. 30 March 1820. (FHL film 926,863)
Guernsey Co. OH Deed (SLC 2/2009)
J-639: 4 Jan. 1836, article of agreement between William Tobin (/s/ Will Tobin) of Guernsey Co. OH and John Duncan of Washington Co. PA; that said William Tobin Senr. is granting to John Duncan tract of land in Co. & State afsd containing 40 acres more or less, being part of SW 1/4 Sec.17 Twp.3 Range 1, beg. NW corner of said qtr. sec., and 8 acres more beg. NE corner SE 1/4 Sec.16 T3 R1, then S to Jo. Brattons improved land, road from Washington to Winchester, for $350 for both tracts. Duncan executed promise to pay. Wit; William Carlile, Thos. Lenfeste. (FHL film 893,755)
Jefferson Co. OH Deed Records (SLC 2/2009)
A-277: 29 April 1802, Levi Jones of Washington Co. PA to John Dunkin of afsd, for $42, lot #45 in town of Steubenville in Jefferson Co. OH NW of river. Wit. Nathan Powell, Henry Gregg. Ack. Washington Co. PA; rec. Jefferson Co. OH 3 July 1802. (FHL film 895,947)
B-528: 9 March 1809, Andrew McCleary of Jefferson Co. OH and wife Elizabeth (X) to Andrew Duncan of Washington Co. PA, for $300; whereas Alexander McCleary late of said Jefferson Co. on 1 Feb. 1808 died intestate and seized of land in Jefferson Co. OH, part of Sec.26 Twp.9 Range 3, which descended to the children and heirs, of whom Andrew McCleary is one, partition made among said children and coheirs, allotted to said Andrew McCleary 108 acres adj. James Sinkey's land; deed to Andrew Duncan. Wit. Robert McCleary, J. Jenkinson. (FHL film 895,947)
B-529: 9 March 1809, Robert McCleary of Jefferson Co. OH (no wife) to Andrew Duncan of Washington Co. PA (reference to will of Alexander McCleary), 72 acres in NE corner of Sec.26 Twp.9 Range 3, for $300. Wit. Nathan Winteringler?, J. Jenkinson. (FHL film 895,947)
C-200: 21 June 1810, Benjamin Hough and wife Cathrine of Ross Co. OH to Hercules Dunkin of Washington Co. PA, for $480, NE 1/4 Sec.28 Twp.6 Range 2, part of tract patented to Benjamin Hough on 15 May 1810, 160 acres. Wit. John Ferguson, Robert Kircherval. Ack. Ross Co. OH. (FHL film 895,948)
C-201: 11 Aug. 1810, Hercules Dunkin and wife Sarah of Washington Co. PA to William Morton of afsd, for $520, NE 1/4 Sec.28 Twp.6 Range 2, being part of patent to Benjamin Hough on 15 May 1810 who sold on 21 June 1810 to afsd Hercules Dunkin. Both signed. Wit. Boyd Mercer, Joseph Morton. Ack. Washington Co. PA. (FHL film 895,948)
C-351: 25 April 1811, Bezaleel Wells and wife Sally of Jefferson Co. OH to Joshua Duncan of Washington Co. PA, for $200, part of Sec.14 Twp.6 Range 2, 145 acres. Wit. J.G. Hening, Nathan McGrew. (FHL film 895,948)
D-382: 24 May 1813, Joshua Dunkin and wife Nancy of Washington Co. PA to Thomas Dadey of town of Steubenville, [Jefferson Co.], OH, for $217, part of Sec.14 Twp.6 Range 2, 145 acres. Wit. Caleb Johnson, Thomas Carson. Ack. in Washington Co. PA. (FHL film 895,948)
Logan Co. OH Deed (SLC 2/2009)
W-89: 28 June 1851, Jane Savage of Allegheny Co. PA and Samuel Duncan and Ann Maria Duncan of Washington Co., State afsd, for $500, sell to Andrew Duncan of Logan Co. OH all our interest etc. to tract of land in Macarty Township, Logan Co. OH, 160 acres more or less, bounded by lands of Rev. James Wallce, J. Pollick, James Stewart, and Andrew Greybill. All signed. Wit. W.H. Frazer, S.L. McHenry. Ack. Beaver Co. PA 28 June 1851 before W.H. Frazier, JP. Recd. & recorded Decr. 6, 1851. (FHL film 545,372)
Allegheny Co. PA Deeds (SLC 6/3/2011 and 9/29/2011)
16-493/494: 2 May 1810, Agnes Criner of Butler Co. PA to James Duncan of Washington Co. PA, for $337.50 paid, sell to said James Duncan a tract or parcel of land in Deer Twp. in Allegheny Co. in Cunningham's District of depreciation land, being the south end of Lot No.175, adj. the lot whereon Samuel Neeling did live, then by lot No.174, then lot No.146, containing 200 acres, being lot No.175 by patent 6 July 1786 in Patent Book 7 pg.216 granted to John Dickey and James Armstrong as tenants in common, and said John Dickey on 1 June 1791 recorded in book (too faint) pg.399 granted his half part to said James Armstrong who on 30 Aug. 1796 recorded Book F pg.18 granted to Wilson Hunt and by James Sample his atty. in fact on 27 June 1801 recorded Book K pg.270 granted to Samuel Keeling's who by deed 6 May 1808 recorded 8 April 1809 conveyed to Agnes Criner, the south end of said lot or tract No.175, containing 100 acres, warrant title. /s/ Agnes Criner. Wit. L. Stewart, John Fulton. She appeared 2 May 1810 before L. Stewart of Allegheny Co. Recorded 2 May 1810. (FHL film 1,497,868)
27-62/65: 4 Oct. 1819, John McCombs of Fayette Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, and wife Elizabeth, of one part, and Daniel Speers and William Wilkins both of City of Pittsburgh and John Duncan of Washington Co. PA, of the other part, that said John McCombs is indebted to sundry persons named hereafter in several sums of money, which he is unable to pay, and others have become liable to pay other sums by their endorsements on sundry promissory notes of the said John McCombs, Now John McCombs has consented and agreed to transfer and assign the following property in trust only for the security and payment of his endorsers and other creditors; Now the said John McCombs and wife Elizabeth in consideration of these premises and $1 paid by above Daniel Speers, William Wilkins and John Duncan, have granted, etc. to said Daniel Speers, William Wilkins and John Duncan and to the survivors and survivor of them and the heirs of the said survivor all that certain part of Lot No.317 in City of Pittsburgh, at the corner of Wood and Third Streets, adj. Lot 318, together with the buildings, etc., subject to payment of a yearly ground rent of $106.25 from and after 1 April next to John Ferree as in deed of perpetual lease dated 1 April 1808 recorded Book R pg.277, to hold the lot in trust, and the said John McCombs for these premises and $1, sell etc. to the said Daniel Speers, William Wilkins and John Duncan, 10 shares in the Farmers and Mechanics Bank stock of the City of Pittsburgh heretofore belonging to said John McCombs, to hold the said 10 shares of Bank stock and the lot of ground in trust, that the said trustees shall within a reasonable time hereafter and in such manner as they deem advisable, sell, ... or otherwise dispose of the aforesaid real and personal property and convey the purchase monies or securities, after deducting the costs and expenses, will pay over the balance in such manner to indemnify the several indorsers of the said John McCombs from their liability to pay the amount of the promissory notes they endorsed for the said John, and also pay and satisfy the other creditors of the said John McCombs ...; First the trustees shall pay the claim of said Daniel Speers for $180; Secondly the amount of said William Wilkins endorsements on a promissory note in the Bank of Pittsburgh $130 and the amount otherwise owing by said John to said William; Thirdly the amount of a like endorsement in the same Bank of Robert Patterson $250; Fourthly a like endorsement of Christian Lotshaw in the Branch Bank of the US $760; Fifthly ... like endorsement of said Christian Latshaw and Francis B. Holmes in said Branch Bank $770; Sixthly, like endorsement of said Christian Latshaw in Farmers & Mechanics Bank of City of Pittsburgh $790; Seventhly the amount of money borrowed by said John McCombs of John Ferrce $15; Eightly the claim of David Pride (blank); Ninthly the claim of James McHenry $50; Tenthly the claim of (blank) Mason $150; Eleventhly the claim of James Morrison $(blank); Twelfthly the claim of Messrs Penniny?(blot) Wassaw of the City of Philadelphia, Tobacconist, Messrs Ritchie & (blot) Messrs George? & Sayrs of the same place, merchants, and Thomas Tisher? of same place tobaconist amounting altogether to $985; Thirteenth the amount of money due to the estate of the late Randolph Barnes deeased $106; Fourteenth the other claims of the said John Ferree not above mentioned $77 and lastly all and every other debt and debts due & owing by the said John McCombs to any person ...; if the monies from the sale or disposition of the property granted to said trustees shall cover the debts, the trustees shall pay the balance to said John McCombs ...; /s/ John McCombs, Elizabeth McCombs. Wit. John H. Hopkins, Thomas Enoch. 18 Oct. 1819, John McCombs and wife Elizabeth ack. before Thomas Enoch of City of Pittsburgh. Recorded 20 Oct. 1819. (FHL film 1,497,872; SLC 9/29/2011)
32-404/405: Release, Alexr. Duncan et al to John White. 3 Dec. 1825, Alexander Duncan and Jane his wife of Smith Twp, Washington Co. PA, John Carothers and Nancy his wife of Brighton Twp, Beaver Co., Alexander Burns and Susan his wife of Finly Twp, Allegheny Co., all of state afsd, for $1100 paid, quit claim to John White of Allegheny Co., Findley Twp, PA, all the right etc. to all that tract of land which Thomas White late of Allegheny Co. decd. died seized of containing 293 acres more or less, situate partly in Robison Twp, Washington Co., and partly in Findley Twp, Allegheny Co. PA, adj. lands of Christian Weaver, John Strouse, James McCartney, Thomas Riggart, and others, with the appurtenances ... warrant title. /s/ Alexander Duncan, Jane Th. Duncan, John Carothers, Nancy Carothers, Alexander Burns, Susan Burns. Wit. Ulesee? Carothers, Benjamin Bubbett. All appeared 3 Dec. 1825 before Benjamin Bubbett, J.P. Washington Co. PA. Recorded 21 Dec. 1825. (FHL film 1,497,874; SLC 6/3/2011)
36-361/362: 25 Jan. 1828, William Wilkins, Daniel Speers and John Duncan, trustees of John McCombs, to John McCombs of City of Pittsburgh, PA, for $1 paid, sell to said John McCombs the piece or parcel of ground, part of lot No.317 in City of Pittsburg, adj. other part of Lot No.317, Wood Street, and Third Street, being part of the premises conveyed to parties of first part by deed of trust from said John McComb and wife 4 Oct. 1819, and being so much of said premises as were not embraced in the Articles of Agreement entered into on 15 May 21 between the parties of the first part and Robert Patterson and Jonathan H. Lambdin, together with buildings, etc., warrant title. /s/ Wm. Wilkins, Daniel Speers, witness M.B. Lourie, /s/ John Duncan, witness A. Caldwell. John Duncan appeared 28 Jan. 1828 before Jno. W. Fanch?, JP for Washington Co. William Wilkins and Daniel Speers appered 30 Jan. 1828 before M.B. Lourie, Alderman of City of Pittsburgh. Recorded 13 June 1828. (FHL film 1,497,875; SLC 9/29/2011)
37-306/308: 4 Dec. 1827, William Wilkins, Daniel Speers and John Duncan, Trustees of John McCombs, to Henry Holdship, for $5,000 paid, sell to said Henry Holdship the piece of ground with a three story brick house erected thereon at the corner of Wood and Third Streets in City of Pittsburgh, adj. line of Lot No.318, on Wood Street, the frame house, with the full and exclusive right of the stair case belonging to the said brick house, being part of Lot No.317, subject to an annual ground rent payable to Representatives of John Ferree decd. of $50 and reserving to the parties of the first part the use of the alley from Third Street about 3 feet wide from Third Street along lot No.318 to the ground on which the frame building stands, being the same premises conveyed to parties of first part by deed of trust from John McCombs and wife 4 Oct. 1819, which parties of first part by Articles of Agreement 15 May 1821 agreed to convey to Robert Patterson and Ina H. Laurbdin which was levied on by two judgements against said Patterson & Laurbdin and conveyed by two deeds from William L. Leeky Esq. Sheriff to said Henry Holdship, together with buildings, improvements, etc., warrant title. /s/ William Wilkins, Daniel Speers, John Duncan. Wit. M.B. Lowrie for Wm. Wilkins & Daniel Speers, O. Colwell for John Duncan. Receipt for $5,000, same signers and witnesses. William Wilkins and Daniel Speers appeared before M.B. Lowrie, Alderman of City of Pittsburg, 30 Jan. 1828. Recorded 3 Nov. 1828. John Duncan appeared before JP of Washington Co. 28 Jan. 1828. Recorded 3 Nov. 1828. (FHL film 1,497,875; SLC 9/29/2011)
Beaver Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/15/2012-9/17/2012)
A-240/241: 17 May 1805, Dawson Blackmore and Sarah his wife of Georgetown, Beaver Co. PA, to Joshua Duncan of Washington Co. PA, for $200 paid, sell lot in Georgetown containing 39 perches, marked as No.13, bounded by Water Street, Front Street, Lot No.14 and Walnut Alley, being part of patent to Robert D. Dawson 13 March 1790 and part conveyed by him to Benoni Dawson Senior and wife Rebecah from whom Blackmore made a purchase. /s/ Dawson Blackmore, Sarah (X) Blackmore. Wit. John Boyd, Hercules Dunkin. (Recording date not given, but previous deed recorded 18 June 1805.) (FHL film 863,656)
F-111: 22 Aug. 1818, Matthew Morrow of ?? Twp, Beaver Co. PA, to Jonathan Duncan of Hanover Twp, Washington Co. PA, for $100 paid, sell land on the waters of Kemp? creek in ?? Twp, Beaver Co., containing 1/2 acre (neighbors not copied, very faint), patent 15 April 1806, ... Recorded 30 Aug. 1820. (FHL film 863,658)
G-110/111: 13 May 1823, Jane White widow of Thomas White late of Allegheny Co. decd, Alexander Duncan and Jane R. Duncan his wife of Washington Co., John Carothers and Nancy Carothers his wife and James White of Beaver Co., Alexander Burns? and Susanah his wife of Washington Co. and John White of Allegheny Co., the said Jane R. Duncan late Jane R. White, Nancy Cauthern late Nancy White, Susannah Burns late Susannah White, and John White being all children & heirs of Thomas White decd, to John Strouse of Allegheny Co.; that Jane White widow, Alexander Duncan and Jane R. Duncan his wife, John Carothers and Nancy his wife, James White, Alexander Burns and Susannah his wife and John White for $2400 paid, sell tract of land on Racoon Creek including a grist mill and saw mill, adj. mouth of Potato Garden, by land of John Morgan, by land of James McCartney, by land of Thomas Whites heirs, bank of Potato Garden ... containing 68 acres, granted to Thomas White by PA by patent 7 Feb. 1812. /s/ Jane White, Alexr. Duncan, Jane R. Duncan, John Carothers, Nancy Carothers, Jas. White, Alexr. Burns, Susan Burns, John White. Wit. Thos. Bigger, Danl. Chamberlain. Recorded 27 Sept. 1824. (FHL film 863,659)
Y-384/386: 14 Dec. 1846, David Ramsey and William Cairns, Administrators of goods and chattles which were of William Conner late of Green Twp, Beaver Co. PA, yeoman, decd, to Jonathan Duncan of Washington Co., state afsd, that William Conner owned a plantation and tract of land in Green Twp., Beaver Co. PA, adj. south bank of the Ohio River, by land of John Christler, by George Evans claim, land of David Minesinger, land of Andrew Swaney, land of Jonathan Allison, containing 145 acres and 73 perches, conveyed to said William Conner by James Conner and Elizabeth his wife 3 April 1838 recorded Deed Book Q pg.344; that an Orphans Court at Beaver Co. 5 Feb. 1845 upon petition of Eliza Conner, relict of said William Conner, to make partition of the real estate among his children, and writ of partition 11 Feb. 1845 issued to Sheriff to divide the estate, Sheriff said it could not be partitioned with prejudice to the heirs for spoiling the whole, and the land had been valued at $32.25 per acre, none of the heirs would take the land at that value, the court said to sell it, on 25 May, public auction, sold to Jonathan Duncan at $32.25 per acre, the highest bidder. NOW David Ramsey and William Cairns, Administrators, for $32.25 per acre for the tract, amounting to $4,690.97 paid by Jonathan Duncan, sell the above plantation and tract of land with appurtenances, houses, etc. /s/ David Ramsey, Wm. Cairns. Wit. Robt. McFerran. Recorded 4 May 1847. (FHL film 863,668)
36-369/370: 7 June 1856, Thomas Nicholson of Beaver Co. PA, attorney in fact for Bazel Duncan and Julia his wife, Sarah Ann Duncan intermarried with William McCandless, Tho. K. Duncan and William Duncan, heirs at law of Lethe Duncan decd, to Samuel Swearingen of afsd, for $1,125 paid, sell tract of land in Hanover Twp, Beaver Co. PA, adj. land of Zeckariah Swearingin, John and William Swearingen, Ross Scott, David Beal, John A. Wallace, containing 50 acres strict measure, being the same tract of land bequeath the afsd heirs of Lethe Duncan decd. by their grandfather Bazel Swearingen, late of Beaver Co. PA, decd, in his will Jan. 4, 1849, admitted to probate in Beaver Co. PA on 17 May 1852, together with appurtenances. /s/ Tho. Nicholson, atty for heirs of Lethe Duncan decd. Wit. J.J. Carothers, William Ewing. Recorded Feb. 23, 1857. (FHL film 863,674; SLC 9/17/2012) (MAD: Aletha Swearingen mar. Jonathan Duncan, per 1915 "Genealogical and personal history of western Pennsylvania" by John W. Jordan, and "Historical & Biographical Sketch, One Branch of the Williamson Family, 1745-1906" by Rev. Robert Duncan Williamson for Washington Co. PA; Basil A. Duncan b.1825 PA, per 1878 "History of M'Donough Co. IL" by J.S. Clark)
Greene Co. PA Deeds (SLC 7/25/2014 and 7/26/2014)
1-543/545: 1 July 1801, George Wallace and Abraham Kirkpatrick, two of the executors of the will of David Duncan decd, both of Allegheny Co. PA, to Isaac Weaver Junr. of Greene Co. PA; that the Supreme Executive Council of PA by patent 15 June 1789 enrolled in Patent Book No.15 pg.729&c granted to David Duncan a tract of land called "Plenty" in Washington "(now Greene)" Co. on North branch of Muddy Creek, adj. lands of Simon Town [alias John Simontown], William Cree and other lands of said D. Duncan, and said David Duncan, since deceased, by his will dated 30 Dec. 1791 recorded in Allegheny Co. in Book 1 pg.57 appointed Margaret Duncan, George Wallace, Edward Cook and Abraham Kirkpatrick the executors of the will and empowered any two of them to sell certain parts of his real and personal estate, of which the tract afsd is a part directed to be sold; now the said George Wallace and Abraham Kirkpatrick, two of the executors empower'd as afsd, for $1253 in specie paid by said Isaac Weaver Junr, sell the tract of land beginning at a stone adj. land of Nathan Keatsly, by land of William Cree and Jacob Hufty, by land of said Hefty and Thomas Simontown, by land of Joseph Gwyne, to the beginning, containing 179 acres, together with improvements, etc., warrant title. /s/ Geo. Wallace, A. Kirkpatrick, two of the Executors of the last will of David Duncan. Wit. Geo. Thompson, Hugh Barclay. Recd. the date above written of the said Isaac Weaver Junr. the full som of $1253 for the 179 acres. /s/ Geo. Wallace, A. Kirkpatrick. Wit. Geo. Thompson, Hugh Barclay. Ack. before George Thompson, Esq., one of Associate Judges of Court of Common Pleas for Allegheny Co. Recorded 7 Sept. 1801.
1-565/567: 1 July 1801, George Wallace and Abraham Kirkpatrick, two of the executors of the will of David Duncan decd, both of Allegheny Co. PA, to Hugh Barclay of Greene Co. PA, that the Supreme Executive Council of PA by two patents dated June 15, 1789, one recorded in Patent Book No.15 pg.73, the other in Patent Book No.15 page 71, the first called Content and the other Felicity, granted to David Duncan afsd two tracts of land in Cumberland Twp, Washington (now Greene) Co. adj. each other and bounded by lands of said Duncan, Elias Gerrard, George Gregg and others, the first containing 422? (420?) acres, the other 421 acres, and David Duncan since deceased by his will dated 30 Dec. 1791 recorded in Allegheny Co. in Book 1 pg.57 appointed Margaret Duncan, George Wallace, Edward Cook and Abraham Kirkpatrick the executors of the will and empowered any two of them to sell certain parts of his real and personal estate, of which the two tracts afsd are a part directed to be sold; now the said George Wallace and Abraham Kirkpatrick, two of the executors empower'd as afsd, for $1633 and 1/3 of a dollar in specie paid by said Hugh Barclay, sell a part of the 2 tracts of patented land beg. at a post adj. lands of George Gregg and John Gregg, then by land of said John Gregg, by land of Jonathan Johnston, by land of Joel Cloud? then by land of said Duncan, then by land of George Gregg, to the beginning, containing 350 acres more or less, with buildings and improvements etc., warrant title. /s/ Geo. Wallace, A. Kirkpatrick, two of the Executors of the last will of David Duncan. Wit. Isaac Weaver, Junr, Geo. Thompson. Recd. the date above written of the said Isaac Weaver Junr. the full sum of $1633 and 1/3 dollar for the 350 acres. /s/ Geo. Wallace, A. Kirkpatrick. Wit. Isaac Weaver Junr, Geo. Thompson. Ack. before George Thompson, Esq., one of Associate Judges of Court of Common Pleas for Allegheny Co. Recorded 7 Sept. 1801. (FHL film 864,525)
2-344/345: 19 Jan. 1808, George Wallace and Abraham Kirkpatrick of Allegheny Co. PA, Esq., two of the executors of David Duncan late of same county decd, to whom letters testamentary were granted, to Samuel Gregg of Newcastle Co. Delaware; that the Commonwealth of PA by letters patent 15 June 1789 granted to said David Duncan a tract of land on Muddy Creek in Washington Co. containing 420 acres adj. lands of George Gregg, Elias Gerrard, William McClerry and David Duncan, as by the letters patent enrolled in Patent Book 15, pg.73; whereas David Duncan by will 13 Dec. 1791 appointed the said George Wallace and Abraham Kirkpatrick, among others, executors of his will and gave power to sell any part of his real estate, the will recorded in Allegheny Co. PA Book 1, pg.57; NOW said George Wallace and Abraham Kirkpatrick for 419 pounds money of PA paid by Samuel Gregg, sell to said Samuel Gregg a part of the above tract of land, beg. by land of James McClelland, then by land of Jonathan Johnston, land of Hugh Barckley, land of George Gregg, containing 209-1/2 acres, warrant title. /s/ Geo. Wallace, A. Kirkpatrick. Wit. Alex. Johnston Jr., Henry Haslet. Recd. from Samuel Gregg 419 pounds PA money, /s/ Geo. Wallace, A. Kirkpatrick. Wit. Cephas Gregg. Ack. before Samuel Roberts, Esq., president of several courts of Common Pleas in 5th Dist. of PA incl. Allegheny Co. on 19 Jan. 1808. Recorded 22 Aug. 1808. (typed, 2 pages) (FHL film 857,245)
Westmoreland Co. PA Deeds (SLC 9/11/2010)
B-115: 20 Feb. 1780, Isaac Lane of Westmoreland Co. PA for 500 pounds PA currency paid by David Duncan of Youghagania Co. VA, sell to the said David Duncan all my claim to a tract of land containing about 300 acres more or less joining lands of Thomas Christy on the west, Geo? Lyon on the southeast, Deveriux Smith on the south and Thos. Smallman within three miles Fort Pitt. /s/ Isaac (X) Lane. Wit. Charles Bradford, David Moore, J?. M?. Cook, Jno. Johnston. Westmoreland Co., personally appeared before Geo. Wallace, JP, Isaac Lane, November 1786. Recorded Nov. 2, 1786. (FHL film 929,165; SLC 9/11/2010)
B-116: 17 Feb. 1779, Thomas Christy of Yohogania Co. VA, farmer, to David Duncan of same, yeoman, for 700 pounds PA money, sell all that messuage and lot of ground on Grants Hill within three? miles of Pitts Burgh bounded by land held by Maj. Thomas Smallman on the north and widow Christy on the west, also one location specifying 300 acres of land on sd hill, together with all and singular the house & out houses, eddifices & buildings thereon erected ... /s/ Thos. Christy, Mary (X) Christy. Wit. Math. Vansar?, Thos. Smallman, Jas. Elliott, Jno. Gibson. Rec. on oath of John Gibson. Recorded Oct. 30, 1786. (FHL film 929,165; SLC 9/11/2010)
Monongalia Co. WV Deed (FHL film 840,574)
6-393: 21? Nov. 1814, Samuel Canby of Campbell Co. KY, to Benjamin Hough, John Hough, Joseph Hough, Sarah Dunkin late Sarah Hough, Elizabeth Gregg late Hough, Ann Jackson late Hough, Mary Jackson late Hough, Ruth Ross late Hough, and Susan Kimber late Hough, sons and daughters and heirs at law of Amos Hough, late of Washington Co. PA, decd and devisees of John Hough late of Loudon Co. VA, decd; for $200, land in Monogalia Co. VA (desc. not copied), 100 acres. Wit. Richd. Northgate, Rt. A. Marten?, Wm. Chesterfield?. Rec. in Campbell Co. KY 26 Dec. 1814; rec. Monongalia Co. VA 27 Nov. 1815.
JAMES DUNCAN, Rev. Pension Application S-2187, PA: (FHL film 970,863; National Archives Roll 863 and from Charles A. Duncan)
Applied 13 Nov. 1832, age 77, in Washington Co. PA; lived Nottingham Twp; drafted Aug. 1776 in Lancaster Co. PA under 1st Lt. John Hickman, served under Gen. Irwin and Armstrong, Col. Greenwalt, Col. Porter & others for 2 months; drafted Dec. 1776 under Capt. Robert Ramsey and Lt. John Hickman and Ens. John Ramsey for 2 months; drafted Aug. 1777 in Lancaster Co. PA under Capt. John Scott; served two months each in 1778, 1779, 1780; b. 1755 in Lancaster Co. PA; lived in Washington Co. PA 43 years; known by Lewis? Hamilton, Robert Sore?, John Witherow, John Hamilton, Robert Barr; wit. David Hamilton of Nottingham Twp and David Bolton of Hollowfield Twp.
Statement by Elisebeth McCord, age 60?, on 11 Sept. 1832 in Washington Co. PA; that she lived in same family with her brother James Dunkin in Pearth? Twp, Lancaster Co. PA when he was drafted; she is widow of Mark McCord likewise drafted who died long ago; she has been blind for 11 years and depends on her brother for support.
Letter 2 Dec. 1843 refers to widow (unnamed); James d. some time in 1835.
(MAD: See Washington Co. PA deed 2S-36, 1 April 1835, James Duncan and wife Margaret of Nottingham to John Duncan, their son, of Franklin Co. PA, $500 for 53 acres on Mingo Creek willed by Mark McCord (dated 10 Feb. 1823) to wife Elizabeth for her support; Elizabeth a sister of James Duncan.)
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Pension Index Card File, alphabetical; of the Veterans Administrative Contact and Administration Services, Admin. Operations Services, 1861-1934; Duff to A-J Duncan (negative FHL film 540,888, some cards very faint); Joseph Duncan to Dunn (positive FHL film 540,889, some cards very dark)
Cataloged under Civil War, 1861-1865, pensions, indexes; does not say if Confederate or Federal, but probably Federal. Negative film, some cards much too faint or dark to read, some cards blurred or faded, particularly the service unit and the dates of application. Most of the very faint or dark cards were in a slightly different format, with space for years enlisted and discharged which were sometimes filled in. Many of these were for service in later years, although one or two were for service ca 1866.
Name of soldier, alias, name of dependent widow or minor, service (military unit or units), date of filing, class (invalid or widow or minor or other), Application #, Certificate #, state from which filed (sometimes blank), attorney (sometimes blank, MAD: did not usually copy), remarks. Sometimes the "Invalid" or "Widow" class had an "s" added to it before the application #; occasionally the area for the service information included a circled "S". The minor's name was frequently that of the guardian rather than the minor.
The military unit was frequently the Company Letter, the Regiment Number, sometimes US Vet Vol Inf. (US Veteran Volunteer Infantry), L.A. (Light Artillery), H.A. (Heavy Artillery), US C Inf (US Colored? Infantry), Cav. (Cavalry), Mil. Guards, V.R.C. (?Volunteer Reserve Corps?), etc. Sometimes there were several service units given.
Cards appear to be arranged by the last name, first name, middle initial if any, and state (including "US") of service.
Duncan, John W., widow Duncan, Harriet; C 140 PA Inf., H 14 V.R.C. & 53 Co. 2 Batn. V.R.C.; 1891 Nov. 9, Widow Appl. #532390, Cert. #434346, PA. (MAD: ?? 1880 Washington Co. PA, b.1827 PA)
Duncan, Robert L., widow Duncan, Alice M.; F 17 Ill. Inf.; 1883 Oct. 13, Invalid Appl. #497566, Cert. #554386, Neb.; 1906 June 13, Widow Appl. #850557, no cert., Colo. (MAD: b.1836 Washington Co. PA; lived Monmouth, Warren Co. IL, when enlisted; his brother Charles M. Duncan said to have married 11/17/1902 in Omaha, Douglas Co. NE and died Denver, CO)
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"The Steubenville Herald-Star" [Jefferson Co. OH] Tuesday, May 16, 1899 (transcription by and from Kathy Cawley 3/2004)
Death of Mrs. Duncan.
Mrs. Catherine, wife of Alexander Duncan, died this morning at 7 o'clock at the family residence on South Fifth Street, aged 69 years. Mrs. Duncan had been ill about one month with a complication of diseases. Deceased, whose maiden name was Catherine Knox, was born in Florence [Washington Co.], Pa., in 1830. In 1860 she was married to Alex Duncan, who was also a resident of that section. In 1872 the family came to Steubenville where they have since resided. Mrs. Duncan is survived by her husband and five children, Mrs. C.L. Beebout, of Wellsville, and Ada, George, Edward and Maude at home. One sister, Mrs. Mary Gilmore, lives at Holliday's Cove, and two half brothers are in the west. She was a member of the First M.E. Church and a most estimable woman, respected by a large circle of friends.
1906 "Historical & Biographical Sketch, One Branch of the Williamson Family, 1745-1906" by Rev. Robert Duncan Williamson (Library of Congress book CS71.W729 1906)
Pg.14+: Chapter III. Mother's Ancestry and a Part of Her History. Catherine Duncan Williamson, our mother, was the youngest daughter but one of Andrew Duncan and Anne Smith. She was born in York Co. PA, July 11, 1788, about two miles from Cross Roads and three miles from the old Round Hill Presbyterian Church.
Her grandfather and grandmother, James and Elizabeth Duncan, were natives of Ireland, of Scotch-Irish birth, and came to this country from the North of Ireland about the year 1748 or 1750, locating in the eastern part of PA in what was then known as Lancaster Co. They had four sons and two daughters, James, Robert, John and Andrew, and Mary and Elizabeth. (Smith parents not copied here.)
Andrew Duncan, mother's father was born in York Co. PA March 10, 1750. He was the youngest son of James and Elizabeth Duncan of Chestnut Level, Lancaster Co. PA, near Piquea. James Duncan was no doubt the son of Andrew or William Duncan, who came into the country from Perthshire, Scotland, about 1722 or 1730. Andrew, William and Thomas were sons of William Duncan, and Margaret McMurdo of Dumfries, Scotland. William was a son of Rev. William of Perthshire, a martyr of 1690. The above seems to be our ancestry on mother's side of the house, and until disproved we accept it, and it is an ancestry of which we may well feel proud. Ann Smith, his wife, mother's mother, was born June 7, 1755, and died October 15, 1805, aged 50 years, 4 months and 8 days.
Andrew Duncan and Anne Smith were married June 18, 1772. The first wife died October 15, 1805, when he was married the 2nd time to Elizabeth Andrews, June 27, 1809.
The children of Andrew Duncan and Anne Smith ...
7. Robert, born Jan. 24, 1787, married; he and younger brother Jonathan settled on farm in Washington Co. PA; three sons and two daus. Andrew, oldest, moved to Logan Co. OH, then Mercer, IL, then IA. At last accounts, one other brother and sister occupied the old home; nothing is known of the other two. Robert d. May 28, 1827; no record of wife's death.
9. Jonathan, born November 14, 1791, m. first Aleatha Swearinger; had four boys and one dau: Sarah Anne m. William McCandlass who died in civil war; Bazel, physician in Pinehook, McDonough Co. IL; Thomas, living near Fort Des Moines, IA; 4 and 5 are dead. Jonathan m. 2nd Agnes Harper, had 7 or 8 children, 4 are physicians. One dau. m. and living in TX. Jonathan lived for years near Frankfort, PA, then in 1854 to Sunbeam, IL, about 16 miles north of Monmouth, where he died about 1880.
MAD: This book contains more on this family.
"The North East Duncans, Their Kith and Kin, 1769-1932" by Wm. M. Duncan, 1932 (FHL book 929.273 D912dw)
This book includes the Bible Record of Hugh Duncan, and the Duncan family from Erie Co. PA to Mahoning Co. OH, starting with James Duncan, b.1769 IRE, died 1861 at North East, PA; settled first in Berks Co. PA, where he married Nancy Beatty; moved to Canonsburg [Washington Co.], PA, about 1799; resided there until 1802; and finally located at North East, [Erie Co.] PA, where he lived until the time of his death.
"Records of the District of West Augusta (court minutes & deeds 1775-6), Ohio Co. (court minutes 1777-80), and Yohogania Co. (court minutes 1776-80; wills 1776-80) [VA]" by Richard W. Loveless, 1970 (Sacramento FHC book)
This book includes references for David Duncan 1776-1778 in Part 1 (Fort Dunmore (Pittsburgh) for District of West Augusta, and Part 2, Yohogania Co., Augusta Town (now Washington, PA). Part 2 also includes on pg.252, notice that administration of the estate of Samuel Duncan, decd., was granted to David Duncan in court 25 Aug. 1778. The inventory and sale papers were found in Washington Co. PA Deed Book E-1 and Yohogania Co. VA wills were in Washington Co. PA Deed Book B-1; from "VA Genealogy" Vol.9 & 10, 1965-6; FHL book 975.5 B2vg.
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