Duncans in Pickens Co. SC Estate Records

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Duncan research files of
Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson
the Genealogy Bug

Last revised August 9, 2008

PICKENS CO. SC
ESTATE RECORDS
 

Index & Wills of Pickens Co. SC 1828-1862 at SC Dept. of Archives, typed by WPA (FHL film 1,433,942)
      No Duncan will; no cross-index

Pickens Co. SC Court of Ordinary, Wills, 1830-1860 (FHL film 24,287)
      1-200: Will of Joshua Roper (X), low state of health, 7 Feb. 1853; to my wife Mary Roper all my household and kitchen furniture together with all my farming implements except such as are unnecessary for her use, them to be sold, also my stock consisting of horses, cattle and hogs poultry &c for her use, enduring her natural lifetime as widow, after that to the other heirs if any remaining. Also to my son Absalom Roper I will all the land on the east side of the well known Tour Creek enduring his mother's lifetime, and also direct him to give my wife his mother a good maintainance from the proceeds of the same enduring said time, after that said Absalom is to pay my hereafter named executor $100 to be divided amongst the other heirs who have no part in the land, then all rights and privileges to him forever of the said land. I will all the land on the side of said creek (does not say "west" side) to my two sons Charls and Samuel Roper to be devided as follows, beg. at Absalom's post log thence to a corner on the Rocky Branch which I made to my son Joshua some time ago, thence on said line to the top of the hill, continuing to the back line Samuel having the lower end which he now lives on, Charls the uper end, the part I once sold? to Joshua which land they are to have, enduring their mother's life free of impediment? them to pay to my estate $100 each to be devided between my other children who have no part in the land. Each of said sons Charls & Samuel to have three years after my death to pay for said land then all rights ... to them forever. All the remaining property and money if any together with the money for the land to be equally divided between Alfred, William, Singleton & Joshua Roper and Rutha Crow, Eleanor Sparman, Syntha Crain & Mary Byers. I have given to my son Alfred Roper one cow worth $10 which is to be counted in his shere. I have given my son Singleton Roper one mare worth $20 to be counted in his sheer. I appoint my son in law James Speerman exec. Wit. J.G. Ferguson, James Majar, John W. Majar. Proved 3 March 1856 on oath of J.G. Ferguson. (MAD: distribution of estate included part to Elizabeth Duncan; pub. in "A Collection of Upper SC Genealogical and Family Records" Vol.I, 1979, ed. by James E. Wooley, pub. by Lucas)

Pickens Co. SC Administrators and Guardians Bonds (FHL film 24,320)
      Vol.1, 1842-1858 - no Duncan
      Vol.2, 1857-1884:
            2-180: Bond 11 Aug. 1862, Mason Duncan, Thomas Watson and M.F. Mitchell; Mason Duncan to administer estate of Benjamin Duncan.

Pickens Co. SC Index to Probate Records 1828-1956 (FHL film 24,299)
      51-563: Nathaniel Duncan, land on George's Creek, real estate.
      No other Duncan indexed

Pickens Co. SC Probate Court Records 1828-1956 (Index 1828-1956, FHL film 24,299; no other Duncan indexed)
      Apartment (Box) 51, File 563: 1858, Nathaniel Duncan, land on George's Creek; real estate (FHL film 24,310)
            Copy of deed, 23 Feb. 1826, John Humphrey of Pickens Dist. SC to Nathaniel Duncan, $185, 90 acres on waters of Georges Creek, Levi Allred's line; wit. Levi Burts, Brinkley Raines.
            Copy of two deeds, 21 March 1835, Micajah Hughs oath, who saw Susanna Duncan and David Duncan sign the deed to Nathaniel Duncan; cert. by court clerk, a copy of pages 48 and 49, Book F.
            Statement 4 Oct. 1858 by John S. Lathum, having purchased an interest in real estate of Nathaniel Duncan, asks to sell real estate on head waters of Georges Creek, waters of Saluda River adj. land of Moses Hendricks, J.R. Trotter, and others, 196 acres. Following are heirs: David Duncan, James Hit and wife Elandor, Nathaniel Duncan, John C. Duncan, Samuel P. Brazeale and wife Sary Anne; all in this state.
            Statement 4 Oct. 1858 by Josua Jameson and Jasper N. Hawthorne that the real estate is worth less than $100 and better sold than divided.
            Notice 4 Oct. 1858 to sell real estate, to David Duncan, James Hit and wife Ellanor, Nathaniel Duncan, John C. Duncan, Samuel P. Brazeale and wife Sarah Ann.
            Bond 1 Nov. 1858 by Nathaniel Duncan, Moses Hendricks and J.R. Trotter; Duncan to pay Court Ordinary $23.15/100 advance and $441.85 by Nov. 1, 1859; wit. W.E. Holcombe.
            Receipt 16 Nov. 1859 by John S. Latham? for share of David Duncan's estate; wit. G.W. Green.
            Receipt 12 Nov. 1859 by S.P. Brazeile and Sarah Ann (X) Brazeal, wit. Amis? L. Young.
            Receipt 7 Nov. 1859 by John C. Duncan (X), wit. C.S. Hollingsworth.
            Receipt 7 Nov. 1859 by N. Duncan.
            Receipt 7 Nov. 1859 by Ellender C. (X) Hitt for her share; wit. Wm. K. Webb.

Pickens Co. SC Probate Court Records; Probate Apartment (Box) 33, File 385, Daniel Looper Sr. (FHL film 24,308; extracts were in "A Collection of Upper SC Genealogical and Family Records" by James E. Wooley, pub. by Lucas; wanted more info on Henry Duncan & wife, not identified on census 1850 or 1860)
      Letter 8 Aug. 1870, Vanels Station, Whitfield Co. GA, from John Pritchard, that Carline Phillips is dead, asking about receiving his (John Pritchard's) part. Wife Rachel in another document, they appoint Solomon Looper their attorney in Pickens Co. SC.
      Sarah J. Heart formerly Sarah J. Looper, admx. of Samuel Looper decd, 31 July 1871.
      Petition, 8 April 1860, by the undersigned legal heirs and representatives of Daniel Looper decd, for a final settlement of the estate of said decd. both real and personal as soon as practicable; the following named heirs are out of this state, viz, John Pritchett and wife Rachael, "Henry Duncan or Hester & wife Mary," and Peter Phillips & wife Caroline, each of whom having recd. in decd's lifetime a considerable amount of property as advancement, we ask that you publish or cause to be published the usual notice to said absent heirs to appear at your office on a day certain to render their advancements and receive their distributive shares of said estate, /s/ John L. Rackley, Ellender (X) Rackley; wit. Charley (X) Holecom.
      Viz, Joseph Looper, Henry Duncan & wife Polly, John Pritchett & wife Rachael and the heirs at law of Caroline Phillips decd, number & names unknown, who reside beyond the limits of this state and Daniel Looper, Solomon Looper Jr., John Rackley & wife Ellen, Meredith Roberts & wife Elizabeth, Sloan Looper infant son of Saml. Looper decd, and your petitioners, three of the heirs, to wit, Joseph, Daniel and Solomon, have no interest in this land as they had received their full share of the whole estate previous to the former division, /s/ Holcombe, Pro.Pet. July 5, 1869.
            Charles Holcomb & wife Arminda vs. Joseph Looper et al, Pickens Co. SC; Decree; on due examination it is ordered and decreed that the lands described in the summons in partition be sold on the 1st Monday in October next, the purchaser giving bond for payment of the purchase money. 8 Sept. 1869.
      The Petition of Charles Holcombe & wife Arminda, heirs and representatives of Daniel Looper decd who died intestate, shows that David? Looper died owning land in Pickens Dist. SC which was partitioned among his heirs at law by the Court of Ordinary in Pickens Co. per record of the proceedings; the commissioner appointed for that purpose, set off and assigned to Joyce Looper the widow of said Daniel Looper decd, 1/3 of the tract as her dower, on which she lived until her death which occured in 1869. Petitioners pray that the tract of land laid off to Joyce Looper on Carpenters Creek of 50 acres adj. lands of Daniel Looper, Solomon Looper Jr. and others be sold and the proceeds divided among the heirs of said Daniel Looper decd. according to law.

Pickens Co. SC Court of Ordinary, Sales of real estate, 1829-1860 (FHL film 24,323)
      A-71: 15 Nov. 1845, Petition of Melinda (X) Barnett; that her late husband John J. Barnett decd. died seized & possessed of one half of a tract of 149 acres more or less, the other half is now owned by Moses Hendricks; the land lies on waters of Georges Creek and bounded by Nathaniel Duncan, Wm. Jimmeson & Moses Hendricks; petition to have it sold on such credit as will be best for me & my children.
            9 Jan. 1846, Statement by William Jimmeson & W.L. Keith that the land is not worth $1,000 and that in their judgement it is most to the advantage of the parties in interest that the land be sold.
            9 Jan. 1846, Melinda Barnett, Applicant, vs. Judy C. & Rosannah I. Barnett, minors, heirs of John J. Barnett Decd, Miles M. Norton guardian ad litem; consent by Miles M. Norton for sale of land.
      A-72: 9 Jan. 1846, Summons in Partition, Melinda Barnett vs. Judy C. & Rosannah I. Barnett, minors, M.M. Norton Guardian ad litem; (that) Miles M. Norton, guardian (etc.) having given his consent to the sale of the real estate of John J. Barnett decd, on due examination, it is ordered & decreed that the land described in the Summons in Partition in this case be sold by the Sheriff on sale day in March next on a credit of 12 months, the purchaser giving bond with good security and a mortgage of the premises if deemed necessary, except for the cost which will be required in cash.
      A-74: 30 July 1846, Real Estate of Elijah Barnett Decd, Applicant Petition. Nathaniel Duncan, David Harris in right of wife Lurany, Riley Corbin in right of wife Melissa, Thomas Barnett, Real Barnett, Ann Barnett, Mary Barnett & Melinda Barnett (widow of J.J. Barnett decd), Applicants, vs. William Wilson in right of wife & heirs of J.J. Barnett decd, Defendants. For the sale of the real estate of Elijah Barnett decd; and it appearing that Wm. Wilson & the 3 heirs of J.J. Barnett are without the limits of the state, it is therefore ordered that they appear within 3 months from the date hereof or their consent to said sale will be taken as confessed.
            Petition 4 Nov. 1845; we the undersigned petition your court to sell or divide the real estate of Elijah Barnett decd. late of Pickens Dist., consisting of two small tracts of land lying on waters of Georges Creek, one of 50 acres more or less adj. lands of Wm. Jamison & others, the other of 17 acres more or less adj. lands belonging to Moses Hendricks & others; the undersigned petitioners have an interest in said lands & pray for an order of your court for the sale thereof on such credit as will be for the interest of those concerned. /s/ Nathaniel Duncan, David Harns, Thomas Barnett, Real Barnett, Melinda (X) Barnett widow of J.J. Barnett, Ann Barnett, Riley (X) Corbin, Mary (X) Barnett.
      A-75: 9 Sept. 1846, Statement by W.L. Keith & E.M. Keith that the tracts of land containing 67 acres more or less is not worth $1,000 and think it best for the parties in interest that it should be sold for distribution.
            5 Oct. 1846, Real Estate of Elijah Barnett Decd; the notice to the above parties having been published as the law directs and no objection being made to the sale of the aforesaid real estate of Elijah Barnett, on due examination it is ordered & decreed that the land be sold by the Sheriff on the first Monday in Nov. next or on such other sale day as will be of most advantage for the parties in interest on a credit of 12 months except the cost which will be required in cash, the purchaser giving bond with good security and a mortgage of the premises if deemed necessary.
      A-83: Real Estate of Elijah Barnett, bond of money; bond of Thomas Barnett & John Bowen for $66, 2 Nov. 1846; they will pay $10? in advance & $23 on the 2nd day of November 1847; wit. T?.E. Hagood.
      A-84: Bond of William Jamison and W.L. Keith for $92, 2 Nov. 1846; they will pay $14.79 in advance and $31.21 on or before 2 Nov. 1847; no wit.
      A-234: (no date) Real Estate of Nathaniel Duncan decd. Petition of John S. Latham, the undersigned having purchased an interest in the real estate of Nathaniel Duncan decd, petitions the court to sell the real estate as soon as is consistent with the court's order; the real estate is on the head waters of Georges Creek waters of Saluda River adj. lands of Moses Hendricks, J.R. Trotter and others, (being) 196 acres more or less originally granted to (blank); the following are the heirs, viz, David Duncan, James Hit & wife Elendor, Nathaniel Duncan, John C. Duncan, Samuel P. Brazeale and wife Sarah Ann, sold for distribution among the above named heirs which are all in this state.
            4 Oct. 1858, Statement by Joshua Jamison and Jasper N. Hawthorn that the real estate of Nathaniel Duncan decd is not worth $1,000 to the best of their knowledge and that it would be better for the parties at interest that said lands be sold and divided among said heirs.
      A-235: 4 Oct. 1858, Summons to David Duncan, James Hit & wife Eleanor, Nathaniel Duncan, John C. Duncan, Samuel P. Brazeale and wife Sarah Ann, legal heirs and representatives of Nathaniel Duncan late of Pickens Dist. decd; you are each of you required to appear at the Court of Ordinary to be held on Friday 8th instant to show cause why the real estate should not be sold and divided among the above named heirs. ... We accept the legal service of this notice, /s/ N. Duncan, James Hitt, Elender Hitt, John (X) Duncan, Samuel P. Brazeale, Sara Ann Brazeale. (David Duncan did not sign)
      A-236: Real Estate of Nathaniel Duncan deceased; Bond for money. Bond of Nathaniel Duncan, Moses Hendricks and J.R. Trotter for $930, 1 Nov. 1858; Nathaniel Duncan will pay $23.25 advance and $441.85 on or before 1 Nov. 1859 with interest; wit. W.E. Holcombe.
 

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