Duncan research files of
Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson
the Genealogy Bug
Last revised August 10, 2002
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1850-1860 Montgomery Co. TX Census
No Duncan indexed
1870 Montgomery Co. TX Census
Danville Precinct & P.O.
Pg.368, #327-327, DUNCAN, Bath (m) 28 AL MULATTO farmer $100-$100
Mary 23 AL BLACK keeping house
Henry 4, Delia 3 TX BLACKS
Pg.369, #340-340, DUNCAN, Andrew 22 AL BLACK farmer $50-$100
Mary (f) 18 AL BLACK farm laborer
Alfred 6/12 TX BLACK b.Dec.
Pg.369, #347-347, DUNCAN, Joseph 50 AL BLACK farmer $300-$500
Rose 48 AL BLACK keeping house
Susan 18, Jane 16, Sarah 14 AL BLACKS farm laborers
Rebecca 13 AL BLACK
Joseph 11, Rose 9, John 7 TX BLACKS
William 6, Alice 4, Richard 2 TX BLACKS
Montgomery Precinct, P.O. Danville
Pg.398, #316-316, DUNCAN, Charles 23 AL BLACK farmer $100-$100
Clarisa (f) 20 AL BLACK farm laborer
Sally 5, Anry (f) 3 TX BLACKS
Henderson (m) 3/12 TX b.May BLACK
Pg.398, #318-318, McPHERSON, John 25 AL BLACK farmer $100-$150
Milly 70 VA BLACK keeping house
DUNCAN, Harriet (f) 56 SC BLACK farmer $75-$100
Claiborn (m) 19 AL BLACK farm laborer
CLEPPER, Nelly (f) 20 TX BLACK farm laborer
Duncan (m) 3/12 TX b.May BLACK
Pg.398, #320-320, DUNCAN, Aaron (m) 24 AL BLACK farmer $50-$100
Julia (f) 27 AL BLACK farm laborer
Aaron (m) 3, Hester 1 TX BLACKS
Pg.399, #325-325, DUNCO, Eliza (f) 58 SC BLACK farmer $80-$150
THOMPSON, Ab. (m) 28 AL MULATTO farmer $0-$0
Liza (f) 28 AL BLACK farm laborer
Ella 3, Susan 1 TX MULATTOS
Pg.399, #327-327, BENSON, Sam 82 MD "Maryland" BLACK farmer $0-$0
DUNCAN, George 42 AL BLACK farmer $120-$100
Killa (f) 50 AL BLACK farmer $0-$0
Montgomery Co. TX Deeds (Index 1838-1900, grantors on FHL film 1,006,024, grantees on FHL film 1,006,025)
Checked to Vol. O, 1852
F-443: 19 May 1842, Nancy (X) Duncan, wife of James H. Duncan of Montgomery Co. TX, formerly wife of David Beers late of Liberty Co. TX, for $5000, to Josiah J. Crosby of Washington Co. TX, 1/2 a league, being 1/2 the league granted to said David Beers as a colonist by the Gov. of Cohuila and Texas on 2 May 1835, which by the last will of my husband David Beers was bequeathed to me, the will now on file in Liberty Co. TX (indexed 2214 acres). Wit. J.G. Miner, E. Bailey. Statement 19 May 1842 by James H. Duncan, husband of Nancy, that he consents; wit. J.G. Miner, E. Bailey. Recorded 4 July 1842 on oath of wit. (FHL film 1,006,027) (MAD: Liberty Co. TX records start 1875 after a fire)
F-487: 30 Sept. 1842, Nancy Duncan, late wife of David Bears decd and executrix of his will, to William Palmer for $1, 640 acres adj. David Beers league. Wit. Isom Parmer, J.H. Roberson. Release by James H. Duncan same date. Rec. on oath of wit. 10/4/1842. (FHL film 1,006,027)
K-235: 10 March 1845, Montgomery Co. TX, Nancy Duncan, late wife of David Bears decd and executrix of his will, to William Palmer of Montgomery Co. TX, for $1000, 640 acres in David Biers league adj. William Palmer. Wit. Thos. Parmer, Sanders Lyner. (no release by James H. Duncan). Rec. on oath of wit. 12 May 1845. (FHL film 1,006,028)
K-357: 10 March 1845, William Palmer of Montgomery Co. TX quit claim to Nancy Duncan for valuable consideration, 640 acres purchased by me of said Nancy Duncan on 30 Sept. 1842 on lines of David Bears decd league of land; "transfer back" this land to Nancy Duncan. Wit. Thos. Parmer, Sanders F. Lynex?. Rec. on oath of Thomas Parmer 8 Sept. 1845. (FHL film 1,006,028)
No other grantee through 1857; Next grantor deed 1864 Sarah Dunson
Polk Co. TX Deeds
C-576: 10 March 1845, Montgomery Co. TX; Nancy Duncan, late wife of David Biors, decd, and executor of his last will, and lately admin. of said D. Bears? decd, to Thomas Paines, $300, 60 acres on divisional line that divides David Bears league of land #1590 from its E. boundary line. Wit. William Palmer, Danby? P. Tyner. William Palmer appeared in Walker Co. TX to swear he saw Nancy Duncan sign. (FHL film 1,006,890)
E-516: 31 March 1855, Nancy Daminy formerly Nancy Duncan, to Isham F. Patrick of Polk Co. TX, $1000, land in Liberty Co., headright league granted Gregory Garcies forming a league, 1280 acres. Wit. Madison Ross, Emily Ross. Release by Willis Daminey, husband. Wit. W.F. Gee, Absalom Foster. (FHL film 1,006,881)
Walker Co. TX Deed (FHL film 1,034,875 item 4)
A1-126: 10 March 1845, County of Montgomery; Nancy Duncan, late wife of David Biers decd, and executor of his will, sell 60 acres to Thomas Parmer (sic) for $300. Wit. William Palmer, Sanders P. Lynee.
Some early Duncans in Montgomery Co. TX:
Elisha Duncan, 30 Aug. 1835, granted 1 league of land in Zabala's Colony, Hardin Co. TX (from "Index to Spanish and Mexican Land Grants in TX" by Virginia H. Taylor, originally published as "Spanish Archives of the General Land Office of TX" (by Glass?), FHL book 976.4 R2tv; Houston, TX, library book 976.4G 549; from Lucille Mehrkam and from Jean Walker 1984). Elisha Duncan's title listed on pg.663, "Abstract of Titled and Patented Lands Compiled From the Records of the General Land Office of the State of Texas" published in Austin in 1860 (indexed by Paul Campbell; published in Vol.3#2 "Texas Heritage Quarterly," from Lucille Mehrkam 2/1984 and CA State Library, Sutro Branch, book F385 T48). Elisha Duncan on 17 Feb. 1838 sold his headright grant for one league of land on the Neches River, granted him on 30 Aug. 1835, to Isam Parmer who sold it to Edward Bailey on 12 April 1844 and listed in his estate; from Montgomery Co. TX Probate Minutes Book E, 29 May 1850, estate of Edward Bailey. (Vol.6#1, "The Herald" by Montgomery Co. TX Gen. Society; from Lucille Mehrkam 10/1983; FHL book 976.4153 B2h)
James H. Duncan, 1837-1838, acknowledged signature with Wm. Robinson of James C. and Sarah Ann C. DeWitt on 15 Dec. 1837 in deed to James Cox, Deed Book B-46; and signature of James C. Dewitt on 5 March 1838 in deed to Joseph Pritchard, Deed B-48, both filed 26 April 1838. ("The Herald" Montgomery Co. TX Gen. Society; from Lucille Mehrkam 10/1983; FHL book 976.4153 B2h)
John Duncan, 19 Oct. 1839, defendant in suit in District Court of Matagorda Co.; Richard R. Royal, D. Davis, D. Baker and Henry L. Buys plaintiffs, vs. John Duncan and Isaac E. Robertson, defendants, over grant to Euphemia Lumley Robertson age 27 b.TN for 1 league of land in present McLennan Co.; husband was Isaac E. Robertson; Republic of TX, Co. of Montgomery. (Vol.9 pg.53, "Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in TX" by Malcolm D. McLean, 1974; Memphis Public Library book 976.4 M163p; from Evelyn Sigler 9/1984)
J.H. Duncan, 1840, on tax list, 1 white pole, survey of 1296 acres (pg.110, perhaps "1840 Citizens of TX; Tax Rolls" Vol.2, by Gifford White, FHL book 976.4 R2wge and fiche 6,100,365; from Lucille Mehrkam 1984)
T. Duncan, 1840, on tax list, 1 white pole (pg.110, perhaps "1840 Citizens of TX; Tax Rolls" Vol.2, by Gifford White, FHL book 976.4 R2wge and fiche 6,100,365; from Lucille Mehrkam 1984)
M.T. Duncan, 24 April 1840, appraiser with Henry Shones and G.M. Kerbey of estate of John W. Adams; Probate Minutes Book A, pg.225 ("The Herald" Montgomery Co. TX Gen. Society; from Lucille Mehrkam 10/1983; FHL book 976.4153 B2h)
Daniel Dunkam, 29 June 1840, bondsman with J.J. Seibles for Mary E. Higginbotham to admin. estate of John R.V. Higginbotham; Probate Minutes Book A, pg.225 ("The Herald" Montgomery Co. TX Gen. Society; from Lucille Mehrkam 10/1983; FHL book 976.4153 B2h)
James H./W. Duncan, 11 May 1842, mar. Mrs. Nancy Dodidge or Dodridge.
M.T. Duncan, 1845, on tax roll, Supplement ("The Herald" Montgomery Co. TX Gen. Society; from Lucille Mehrkam 10/1983; FHL book 976.4153 B2h)
Anson ?Duncan, bef. 31 March 1847, husband of Rebecca Robbins; she over age 14 on 28 April 1845, dau. of George Robbins decd., estate in Montgomery Co. TX Probate Records, Black Box Documents #205; mention of Walker Co. GA 19 Nov. 1846 and Grimes Co. TX; and estate in Washington Co. TX. (pg.77-78, Vol.1, 1838-1848, "Montgomery Co. TX Probate Records, Black Box Documents, 1838-1899" by Gen. Society; FHL book 976.4153 P2mct)
B.J. Duncan, 30 Oct. 1849, had note in estate of Thomas Betts; Probate Minutes book pg.130-133. ("The Herald" Montgomery Co. TX Gen. Society; from Lucille Mehrkam 10/1983; FHL book 976.4153 B2h)
1981 "Montgomery County (TX) History" by the History Book Committee of Montgomery Co. Gen. Society (from Lucille Mehrkam 5/1984; FHL book 976.4153 H2mo)
Pgs.62, 111, 112, 381 and 448 contain brief mention of Duncans.
Pg.226 contains an article on the KLEPPER/CLEPPER FAMILY, including John Clepper born 30 July 1816 in TN; died 19 Jan 1885 Palo Pinto Co., TX. Married Amanda M. Birdwell 26 Apr. 1838, dau. of Moses Birdwell and Sarah Duncan. (LM: Sarah Duncan was dau. of Charles Duncan and Margaret Anne Estil Woods Duncan, born Madison Co. KY 12 Nov. 1798, mar. 8 Sept. 1815 Madison Co. AL, to Franklin Co. TN ca 1823, 1840-1850 census of Marion Co. TN living with daughter and son-in-law John Klepper & 1860 Montgomery Co. TX.)
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