Volume
3, Number 1 January 1995
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Additional information on Nimrod Duncan, d. 1844 Shelby Co. KY, wife
Hannah Martin from Fauquier Co. VA. See Newsletter Vol.1#1 for further
information.
"VA Rev. War Land Grant Claims, 1783-1850, Rejected" by Hopkins
(975.5 R2hw; SLC 9/10/93; have copy pages)
This book concerns the applications made for
Bounty Land after the war and ... these applications by veterans or their heirs
were denied on the basis that the veteran did not have the required amount of
time in service or, in rare cases, that there were no records to prove that he
had served at all. ... The earliest Bounty Warrants were issued during the
course of the Revolution prior to the year 1783, and were still being granted as
late as 1850. During this period of almost 70 years, the applications often name
children and grandchildren of the veteran and tell where they are then living. A
number of veterans lived to be in their 80s and 90s and, although they may be
living as far West as MO by that time, they usually tell who enlisted them,
where in VA this happened, the year and the unit.
Duncan, Nimrod, Soldier, Army. John
Duncan and Joseph Duncan, sons of Nimrod Duncan an insane
person of Shelby Co. KY, in Shelby Co. (no date) state that their father
was a member of the IL Regiment. Major Bland W. Ballard, aged 83, in Shelby Co.
KY, on 9 Dec. 1842 states that he was in the IL Regt. and knew Nimrod Duncan
and his brother, Benjamin Duncan, in 1780. The brothers were serving
under Lt. William Roberts and they served to the end of the war. (p.76)
Additional information: According to descendants, his brother Benjamin Duncan is the Benjamin Duncan who died in Madison Co. KY in 1796, and is referred to in "History of Pittsylvania Co. VA" by Maud C. Clement, pg.167: "Six of the Duncan Family appeared in Culpeper Co. (VA) in 1722. They were scotchmen and it is supposed that they came up from Dumfries, a Scotch settlement in Prince William Co. About 1750 James Duncan moved from Culpeper to Pittsylvania and established his home in the S.E. part of the County. Between 1762-1768, Benjamin, Charles, William, Thomas, John, Martin and Ambrose Duncan were patenting lands in different parts of the County. Benjamin made his home on Staunton River at the mouth of Blackwater. After the close of the Revolution he moved out to Madison Co. Ky. where his will was proved in 1796, naming sons Benjamin, Jr., John and Samuel." Madison Co. KY Will Book A, pg.134, dated 5 Nov. 1796, proved 6 Dec. 1796, will of Benjamin Duncan; names wife Elizabeth, son John Duncan, son Samuel Duncan, son Benjamin Duncan (1/2 land), son John the other half; dau. Elizabeth Arnett; John to take care of his mother; appt. John Reed Senr. and son John Duncan sole executors; witnesses Alexander Gaston, John Black, Alexander Macky. (FHC microfilm 183,266)
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Lewis and Joseph Duncan, from Duplin Co. NC to Sampson Co. NC to Madison Co. TN; sons of William Duncan d. 1806 Duplin Co. NC and wife Anne Kornegay
"Genealogical Abstracts of Duplin Co. NC Wills 1730-1860" by Murphy
(Memphis TN Pub. Lib. 929.3565 D936mj; copy of book pages 45-46 from Evelyn
Sigler 4/17/85; typed copy of original will from Lorna LaFave 3/17/85)
151. Dunkan, William
(CR.035.801.4/A-121) 7 Oct. 1806 - Oct. Term 1806. son Edmond 250 acres
on both sides of No East including the plantation I bought of Joel Sasser &
between George Dunkan & John Kornegay; son Jacob 250 acres of
land & plantation on which he now lives Joining John Kornegay near the foot
way that crosses George Kornegay's plantation he bought of Jesse Reaves, the
corner of the Bass land, the N.E. Pecoson; son William 250 acres above Jacob's
adj. the Pecoson and a cross fence thro the Bass plantation; son Isaac
250 acres on the south side of the No Et at the mouth of a branch that makes out
of Thunder Swamp Pesocon (sic) adj. James Johnston, the Gray Patent now
belonging to Francis Oliver; son Stephen the land I bought of William
Harris; wife Anne residue of land including the plantation I live on for
her natural life and then to be equally divided between my three youngest sons Lewis,
Joseph & John Charles, also negroes Jim, Charles, Mary &
Hannah, three feather beds & firniture, one Desk, two Chests, two Tables,
six siting Chairs, the Bofat and firniture, Kitchen firniture, 6 Cows and
Calves, my lill mare & 2 year old Horse Colt, one Riding Chair &
Harness, 40 head of Hogs, 100 barrels of Corn & she to raise & school my
youngest children in their minority; dau. Elizabeth Bourden negro Lucey
and all the other things I have given her which I estimate at $200; dau. Rochsellaery
Chrry (?) negro Jenny and about $200 worth of other property which she has
received; dau. Catharine Pipkin negro Dinah, all the other things I have
given her which I estimate at $140; dau. Anne negro Tener, 1 Feather Bed
and firniture; dau. Sarah negro Harry, 1 Feather Bed and firniture; son Edmund
has received of me what I estimate at $140; son Jacob has received of me
what I estimate at $150. Extrs. wife Anne, eldest son Edmund. Wit.
Fran R. Oliver, John Roberts, William Dunkan Junr. /s/ William Dunkan.
(Lorna LaFave's note: Two of William's
youngest sons, Joseph and Lewis, could be the ones in Madison
Co. TN, since that Joseph named a daughter Amacivil or Anna
Civil. The third youngest son could be the John C. Duncan in the Jones
Co. GA lottery in 1827. Still need proof that Willis Pipkin was the son of Lovet
and Catherine (Duncan) Pipkin.)
MAD: Anne (Kornegay), widow of
William, married second John Flowers who died Aug. 1, 1812 (1982 "Heritage
of Wayne Co. NC"); William & Anne (Kornegay) Duncan's children also
include:
Edmund
Duncan apparently married Barbara Rhodes (Jones Co. NC 1809 Deed
K-316 from Jacob Rhodes to his daughter Barbara; he had land 1812-1814 adj.
James Rhodes Sr., Deeds 14-81, 86, 130); he is on the 1820 Cumberland Co.
NC census; his probable children, including Rhodes Duncan, were in Troupe
Co. GA 1836-1850 and may also include Jacob Duncan, of Harris Co.
GA 1840 and Coosa Co. AL 1850)
Jacob
Duncan apparently married Frances Connerly and died in 1812 in Duplin Co. NC
(Will Book A, pg.133) leaving 4 children James, Cullin, Luke & Susanna;
witnesses included Stephen Dunkan; his children were in Marion Co.
MS and Livingston Par. LA.
William
Duncan Jr. married Civil Kornegay and lived in Jones Co. NC (Deed
19-149) and Craven Co. NC (Deed 45-34) through 1833; no further record
found.
Isaac
Duncan was in Duplin Co. NC through 1822 when he witnessed a deed (Deed
22-121 below); not identified later.
Stephen
F. Duncan married Margaret Grimsley Aug. 27, 1833 in Duplin Co. NC; Stephen
and Margaret sold land Feb. 6, 1840 (Deed 15-464); one Margaret Duncan is
on the 1840 Duplin Co. NC census with a young family. The family has not been
identified later.
John
C. Duncan married Fanny Reaves Sept. 1, 1822 in Jones Co. GA; was
apparently on the 1830 Marion Co. GA census; the 1840 Macon Co. GA
census; and the 1850 Pike Co. AL census pg.173, #500, John C. Duncan 47
NC, Frances (f) 45 GA; Julius (m) 21 GA and Elisabeth 16 GA.
Duplin Co. NC Deed from index
Deed Book 22, pg.121: 25 Jan. 1822, Lewis
Duncan and Joseph Duncan of Sampson Co. NC to Susanah Simmons
of Duplin Co. NC, $40, 20a by patent on south side NE Swamp, Kornegay's corner.
No wives. Wit. Willis Cherry, Isaac Duncan. Reg. April 1857. (FHC film
296,878; SLC 10/31/90)
"Abstracts of Sampson Co. NC Wills 1784-1895" by Bass (FHC book
975.6375 S2b; SLC 9/1/82 & 9/16/93; alphabetic within will book, orig. page
not given)
Will Book 1: DINKINS, Joseph John, dated
July 3, 1810; wife Seley Dinkins; daus. Ann Lewisar Denkins, Lettie Lucinder,
Sally Surreney Dinkins, Elanah Dinkins; exec. wife Seley Dinkins, Edward C.
Gavin, Elijah Gregory; wit. Lott Gregory, Surrene Gregory. (p.5-6)
Sampson Co. NC Deeds from Index 1754-1940 (FHC film 553,547; SLC
9/16/93)
Deed Book 21, pg.136: 22 Sept. 1825, Joseph
Duncan and Lotty Lucinda Duncan (does not say "wife") to
William Faison, both Sampson Co. NC, $241, 1/4 of parcel on the mill pond, adj.
Lott Gregory's corner, Owen Gregory, Faison's mill path, containing 150a; wit.
Edward C. Gavin, Solomon Faison. Lotty Lucinda Duncan examined at house
of William Faison.
Deed Book 21, pg.178: 23 Feb. 1826, Lewis
Duncan and wife Anna L., and Jeremiah Azier and wife Lany, to William
Faison, $480, 1/2 land on the mill pond, adj. Lott Gregory's corner, Owen
Gregory, Faison's mill path, containing 142a more or less; wit. Thos. J. Faison,
J.L. Vann. The wives were examined at home about release of their proportionable
part of the lands of John Dinkins decd.
Deed Book 21, pg.524: 10 Jan. 1826, bond of
Willis Cherry and wife Sally Serene Cherry and Lewis Duncan to William
Faison, for $500; that when Sally Serene Cherry arrives at age 21, she will make
a deed to land that her deceased father John J. Dinkins gave her; refer to his
will; wit. Jeremiah Ozier, Joseph Duncan.
Madison Co. TN Will Books (FHC film 390,194; SLC 9/10/84)
Will Book 2, pg.260/61: 4 July 1835, will of
Joseph Duncan; of sound and perfect mind and memory; to my two daughters Louisa
and Anna Cevel good bed and furniture each which I estimate at $30 each,
my further will and desire is that all my real and personal estate is to be
sold, my further will and desire is that my children have an equal division and
so much money be appropriated to the schooling and rasing (sic) them as should
be necessary. I further wish & desire that Lewis Duncan be my sole
executor of this my last will and testament. /s/ Joseph Duncan; wit.
Justin L. Edwards, B.F. Colinsworth. Proven on oath of Justen L. Edwards Jan.,
1838.
(MAD: Madison Co. TN Marriages: James
Gillikin to Amacivil Duncan, Feb. 17, 1844; James Gillikins to Lotty
L. Duncan, May 27, 1850)
Madison Co. Court Minutes (FHC film 390,154; SLC 9/10/84)
Book 4, pg.566: 7 Jan. 1839, James R. Vann
appointed guardian of William K., George T., Louisa, Ann C. and John
M. Duncan, minors, and posted bond of $2,700 with Justen L. Edwards and
Valentine S. Vann as securities. (MAD: William, John and George Duncan were
in 1850 Bradley Co. AR census)
1850 Madison Co. TN census
Pg.612, #258, Lewis Duncan 57 NC farmer $2500, Sabre (f) 46 NC
John
J. 23 NC
Sarah
J. 15, Frances T. (f) 8, Elizabeth L. 7 TN
(MAD:
2nd wife; first wife Anna d. 1835)
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James Duncan, d. 1851 Allegheny Co. PA
Allegheny Co. PA Wills (FHC film 858,899; SLC 6/13/87)
Will Book 7, pg.104: 9 March 1841, James
Duncan of West Deer Twp; eldest son William Duncan $84; son John
Duncan $84; dau. Catharine Gray $84; son Thomas Duncan $84;
dau. Elizabeth Dodds $84; dau. Rebekah (no last name) $84; dau. Martha
Breahart $84; dau. Margaret Dodds $84; dau. Maria (no last name)
$84; dau. Anne (no last name) $84; paid by my son Hamilton Duncan
according to an article of agreement between him and me, the eldest paid first,
next eldest 2nd, etc. To my son James Duncan my reserved time of the part
of the place I now occupy with the privileges I reserved in the article between
me and my son Hamilton Duncan, excepting to my daughter Maria
& Anne (sic) the west end of the house I now live in so long as she
remain single or choose to occupy it; to daughter Maria & Anne
share and share alike my furniture; to daughter Rebekah Maria & Anne
each one equal divide of my sheep; my son Hamilton Duncan all my real
estate. Exec. sons William Duncan and John Duncan. Wit. Thomas
Hamilton, J.G. Hamilton. Codicil: $64 reserved for me; if not needed, equally to
daughters Martha Maria & Anne. Proved 28 March 1851.
1850 Allegheny Co. PA census
West Deer Twp.
Pg.26, #14, James Duncan 34 PA farmer, Jane 31 PA
Rebecca
11, James C. 9, Mary E. 7, Ann J. 5, Catherine 3,
William
W. 1 PA
Pg.29, #44, Hamilton Duncan 48 PA farmer $3000, Mary 38 PA
John
C. 14, Thomas H. 13, Martha 10, Joseph R. 4,
William
M. 10/12 PA
Pg.29, #45, James Duncan 86 IRE none
Rebecca
40 PA
Pg.32, #100, Thomas Hamilton 73 IRE none $2000, Margaret 63 PA
William
29, Elizabeth 26, Nancy 24, Thomas 20 PA
Elizabeth
Duncan 7 PA
Pg.32, #101, Hugh R. Hamilton 31 PA farmer $1500, Margaret 29 PA
Jane
Duncan 9 PA
Pg.34, #126, William Duncan 54 VA postmaster $1200, Nancy 54 IRE $500
John
13, Mary J. 10 PA
"Champaign Co. (IL) Genealogical Society Quarterly" Vol.8#2 Sept.
1986 (FHC book 977.3 D25c; SLC 3/2/94; from "PERSI" Periodical Source
Index listing: Duncan family Bible records, 1815-1875; ILCH 8-2 Sep 1986)
Pg.58: The Duncan Family Bible
Records. When last known, these Bible records were in the possession of Van
Miller, of AZ. All of the records were written in a lovely old handwriting which
appeared to be written by the same person. The Holy Bible, containing the Old
and New Testaments. Philadelphia: William W. Harding, No. 326 Chestnut Street.
1868.
James
Duncan and Jane Wilson were married April 5, 1838.
Henry
Wilson and Rebecca Duncan were Married June 16th 1859.
James
C. Duncan and Nancy -- McConnell were married May 28th 1862.
James E.
Miller and Ann J. Duncan were married March 16th 1866.
A.M.
Smith and Catherine Duncan were married July 4th 1866.
C.W.
Anderson and Mattie E. Duncan were married Oct 26th 1871.
John
Duncan and Hattie McReynolds were married Oct 20th 1875.
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James
Duncan was born Oct 31st 1815.
Jane
Duncan was born Nov 8th 1817.
Rebecca
Duncan was born July 16, 1839.
James
C. Duncan was born Dec 14th 1840.
Mary
Ellen Duncan was born Dec 2nd 1842.
Ann
Jane Duncan was born March 16th 1845.
Catharine
Duncan was born Feb 14th 1847.
Wm.
Wilson Duncan was born March 15th 1849.
Martha
E. Duncan was born March 26, 1851.
John
Duncan was born Sept 4th 1853.
George
W. Duncan was born Aug 10th 1855.
Thomas
H. Duncan was born July 29, 1858.
Joseph
Duncan was born Sep 16th 1860.
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Mary
Ellen Duncan died April 7th 1851.
Thomas
H. Duncan died Oct 8th 1870.
Mattie
E. Anderson died April 25th 1870. (MAD: sic)
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Luke R. Duncan b. 1805, of Columbus Co. NC 1830-1850
Columbus Co. NC Deed (FHC film 557,718 grantor index 1808-1922; film 557,723
grantee)
Deed Book N, pg.381: 21 March 1860, Catherine
(+) Duncan, Goldsberry (/s/ G.) Duncan, July Ann (/s/ Julian) Duncan,
Louisa (+) Duncan and Wm. J. Thompson to Lewis George, $272.20, land
known as dower land of Catharine Duncan where she now lives, beg. said
George's own corner; plat shows 41a; proven by oath of James C. Powell; reg. 14
May 1860; wit. J.C. Powell, Samuel Bright. (FHC film 557,712; SLC 9/14/93)
(MAD: The household is on the 1850 Columbus
Co. NC census, pg. 223, #41, as Luke R. Duncan 45 NC farmer $200, Katharine
46 NC, Goldsburg 25, Drusilla 22, Julia A. 19, Benj. McD.
13, and Louisa 12, all born NC. Therefore, this deed proves the heirs of
Luke R. Duncan.)
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Nathaniel Duncan from Pittsylvania Co. VA to Madison Co. TN, son of James Duncan whose widow Sarah mar. Alexander Leslie 1808 in Prince Edward Co. VA
Prince Edward Co. VA Marriage Bonds 1754-1850; index (FHC film 33,254; typed
book; SLC 9/19/89; no Duncan grooms)
Duncan, Sarah, widow of Jas.
Duncan, to Leslie, Alexander, lic. 8/15/1808; surety William Tyree Sr.,
married 9/8/1808.
Pittsylvania Co. VA Deeds (FHC film 33,272; SLC 9/24/81)
Book 20, pg.146: 9 July 1814, Sarah
Lessly and Nathaniel Duncan (1st part) to William Ferguson (2nd part),
John Wadding (3rd part), mortgage of animals. Wit. Augustin L. Thom?, William
(X) Shelton, William (X) Madding, Geo. (X) Duncan.
Pittsylvania Co. VA Court Orders (Plaintiff index 1767-1904, FHC film 33,304;
defendant index film 33,306; copy of indexes from Louis Boone 6/2/88 & from
SLC 2/21/92)
Book 14, pg.378: Nov. 19, 1810, John
Duncan, order to be bound out; It is ordered that the overseers of the poor
of this county do bind John? Duncan (tight binding), bastard child of Sally
Duncan, to John Still according to law. (FHC film 33,313; from Louis Boone
9/9/88 & SLC 2/21/92) (MAD: this may not belong to the family of James &
Sally Duncan)
Book 17, pg.42: Sept. 18, 1815, Polly
and Fanny Duncan, children of James Duncan, being of lawful age
for that purpose, choose William Madding their guardian, he and Robert Goodwin
posted security. (FHC film 33,314; SLC 2/21/92)
Book 17, pg.192 and Book 18, pg.-46/47: June
28, 1816, VA vs. Nathaniel Duncan deft. Trial of Nathaniel Duncan
for stealing and carrying away 4-1/2 bushels of meat from William Beavers, taken
from his mill on Banister River the night of 18 June; he pled not guilty, jury
found him not guilty. VA vs. William Madden, charged with stealing and carrying
away 4-1/2 bushels of meat from William Beavers taken from his mill on Banister
River the night of 18 June; he pled not guilty, jury found him not guilty. VA
vs. Sarah Lesley, trial for receiving and concealing two or three bushels
of meat the night of 18 June; charges are a misdemeanor and not a felonious
offence, discharged from this court.
Book 18, pg.47: June 20, 1816, Nathaniel
Duncan, examination for stealing. (FHC film 33,314)
Book 23, pg.73,74: March 18, 1822, VA vs. Nathaniel
Duncan deft.; James G. Allen, John Allen, Welcome Wallen, Nathaniel
Duncan and Jos. Allen accused of breach of the peace by Elijah Billings;
they to post bond for good behavior. James G. Allen's securities were John
Chattin and James M. Williams Jr. John Allen's securities were George Thomas (Torones?)
and Abm. C. Shetton. William W. Allen's securities were David H. Claskan and
Joel Willis. Nathaniel Duncan's securities were James M. Williams Jr. and
Sylvester A. Vaden. Joseph Allen's securities were Jno. Chattin and Jas. M.
Williams Jr. (FHC film 33,315; SLC 2/21/92)
"Pittsylvania Co. VA Marriage Bonds 1767-1864" (FHC book 975.5665
V25g; SLC 9/18/81)
Duncan, Nathaniel to Lucy Chattin, 27
Sept. 1824, Silvester Vaden
Adams, Edward W. to Frances Duncan,
18 Feb. 1844, Nathaniel Duncan, father
Blanks, Francis to Fanny Duncan, 15
Dec. 1824, Nathaniel Duncan (reg.)
Terry, James to Mary Dunkin, 24 Nov.
1837 (reg.)
Tyree, James to Mary Duncan, 24 Nov.
1836, Nathaniel Duncan
Pittsylvania Co. VA Deeds (SLC 9/24/81)
Book 38, pg.230: 18 Jan. 1835, Wm. H.
Wooding and wife Jane W. to Nathaniel Duncan, both Pittsylvania Co.,
$100, 88a adj. land of Ro. Hutchings & others (no watercourse). No wit. (FHC
film 33,280)
Book 49, pg.319: 13 Aug. 1845, Nathaniel
(+) Duncan and Lucy (+) his wife to David F. Sanier, $176, 88a on
the white oak mountain adj. said Sanier & others. No wit. (FHC film 33,283)
1850 Madison Co. TN census
Pg.645, #476, Nathaniel Duncan 53 VA farmer $600, Lucy 52 VA
John
19, Sarah A. 15 VA
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Thomas Duncan Sr., wife Elizabeth (d.1778), of Worcester Co. MD 1749.
"Land Records of Worcester Co. MD 1666-1810" by Dryden (FHC book
975.221 R28d; SLC 3/2/94)
DUNCANS DELIGHT. Patented on 5 Nov. 1749 by Thomas
Duncan in Acquango 100. 1 April 1756 Thomas Duncan Sr. gave to James
Duncan 50a. 4 Nov. 1762 James Duncan sold to Elizabeth Duncan
widow 50a. 1774 Elizabeth Duncan willed to son Levin Duncan. 1777
DUNCANS DELIGHT ENLARGED patented John Duncan 450-3/4a. 15 June 1778 Thomas
Duncan heir of John Duncan sold to Bartholomew Slattery 100a
ENLARGED. 4 Aug. 1780 Thomas Duncan sold to Elisha Wheeler 100a. 1783 tax
- Levin Duncan 250a. 1783 - Elisha Wheeler 100a. 1783 tax - Jeptha Webb
50a. 1783 tax - William Smith 53a. 1788 Levin Duncan willed to son Levi
Duncan. 25 March 1787 Bartholomew Slattery sold 50a to Jeptha Webb. 25 Aug.
1787 Bartholomew Slattery sold 50a to William Smith. 29 March 1792 Jeptha Webb
with wife Catherine Webb sold to George Jarman 50a. 11 March 1793 William Smith
of Craven Co. NC by John Purnell attorney sold rights to Elias Taylor. 11 Sept.
1794 Elias Taylor sold to George Jarman 50a ENLARGED. 1806 Elisha Wheeler willed
to son John Wheeler, DUNCANS DELIGHT ENLARGED and then to his daughter Leah
Wheeler. 19 Sept. 1808 George Jarman sold to Jesse Davis 100a. (p.197-8)
"Worcester Co. MD Wills 1769-1851" abstracts by Dryden, Vol.1 to 8
(FHC book 975.221 P28d) annotated by "A Closer Look at Worcester Co.
Wills" by Heise, errors & omissions ... 1666-1851 (FHC book 975.221
P28h; SLC 9/7/94 & 9/12/94)
Libers JW#4 1769-1783, f.369: DUNCAN,
Elizabeth, 15 March 1774, 9 April 1778; to son Levin, tract where I
live, "Duncans Delight" if he give 50a bought of John Duncan to
my dau. Elizabeth Wheller; to 6 sons Thomas, Charles, James, John,
Jessee, Levin; to daus. Betty Davis, Mary Smith, Elizabeth
Wheeler; wit. John F. Jones, Joseph Jones, Comfort C. Jones. (Vol.1, p.43) ELIZABETH
DUNCAN; delete middle initials from witnesses John F. Jones and Comfort C.
Jones. (Rev. p.52)
Libers JW#4 1769-1783, f.345: DUNCAN, John, 13 Oct. 1776, 21 Oct. 1777; to brother Levin Duncan, 32a "Friends Assistance" purchased of Oliver Griffin (was in dispute with Thomas Duncan); to brothers James, Charles and James Duncan (exec.), Jesse; to Louis Pointer; to John Duncan son of Charles; to bros. & sisters Thomas Duncan, Levin Duncan (exec.), Mary Smith, Betsy Davis, Elizabeth Wheller; wit. Jethro Bowen, Jessee Long, Jessee Davis. (Vol.1, p.41) JOHN DUNCAN; After brother James Duncan delete exec. Executor; brother Jesse Duncan. (Rev. p.51)
Libers JW#4 1769-1783, f.439: DUNCAN, Jesse, 10 Nov. 1780, 21 Nov. 1780; to sisters Elizabeth Davis, Mary Smith, Elizabeth Wheeler, Lucy Duncan; to brother Levin Duncan; to John Postly, lot of land bought of James Rownd "Newbolds Lott", lot bought of Thomas Duncan adj., now in possession of John Curren 8a, exec; wit. Isaac Evans, John Curren, Rebecca Riley. (Vol.1, p.49) JESSE DUNCAN; lot listed as now in possession of John Curren should read, "joining a lot" now in possession of John Curren. (Rev. p.54)
Liber JW-13, 1783-1790, f.249: DUNCAN,
Thomas Sr., 13 April 1790, 28 April 1790; sons Thomas, Caleb, Isaac
(exec), William (exec); wife Mary (Hallay Grave, Crooked Lot)
(exec.); mention Solomon Collins; to be sold (Poor Luck); daus. Saray
Davis, Catering Givan; wit. Shadrach Davis, Hanah Smith, Tabitha Davis,
Hester Holland. ("Worcester Co. MD Will Book JW-13, 1783-1790" by
Heise, p.45; FHC book 975.221 P28he)
Libers JW 1790-1799, f.345: DUNCAN, Mary,
13 Oct. 1794, 2 March 1798; to Hester Holland, tract "Happhazzard"; to
son Caleb, exec; wit. Thomas Duncan, Michael Holland, Faney
Duncan. ("Worcester Co. MD Wills 1769-1851" abstracts by Dryden,
Vol.2, p.36)
"Land Records of Worcester Co. MD 1666-1810" by Dryden (FHC book
975.221 R28d; SLC 3/2/94)
FRIENDS ASSISTANCE. Patented in 1751 by
Oliver Griffin. FRIENDS ASSISTANCE ENLARGED patented on 15 Oct. 1759 by Oliver
Griffin 253a. 24 Dec. 1771 Oliver Griffin sold to John Duncan 121a. 11
Feb. 1774 Oliver Griffin sold to John Duncan 120a. 10 July 1773 Oliver
Griffin sold to Thomas Purnell son of Levi Purnell 50-1/2a. 1776 John Duncan
willed 32a to brother Levin Duncan. 16 Dec. 1780 Oliver Griffin sold to Levin
Duncan 198a. 1783 tax - Isaac Duncan 100a. 1783 tax - Levin
Duncan. 1783 tax - Thomas Duncan. 23 April 1795 Caleb Linch mortgaged
to Littleton Robins 170a part in Worcester Co., part in DE. (p.244)
HOLLY GROVE. Patented in 1793 by Thomas
Duncan for 17a. 1790 Thomas Duncan willed to wife Mary Duncan
17a. 4 April 1807 Caleb Duncan of VA sold to Elizabeth Purnell of MD that
Mary Duncan devised to him, 14-1/2a. (p.312) (MAD: Accomack
Co. VA)
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Josiah Duncan b.1764 Worcester Co. MD, to Smith Co. TN, son of Charles & Keziah Duncan.
"Worcester Co. MD Wills 1769-1851" Vol.2, abstracts by Dryden,
Vol.1 to 8 (FHC book 975.221 P28d; SLC 9/7/94)
Libers JW 1790-1799, f.210: DUNCAN,
Charles, 15 June 1793, 25 Aug. 1795; to wife Kezia; to daus. Mary
Williams, Elizabeth Freeman, Rachel Freeman, Kezia Rein; to
son Josiah, exec.; wit. Thomas Dale, Isaac Williams, Martha Macknite
Dale. (p.21)
"Duncan Family Association," by Mrs. Linnie Wright Barrett of
Dallas, Texas, in Virginia State Library (FHC film 29,883)
CHARLES DUNCAN, m. Keziah ----, May
25, 1761. Children: John, b. 1762, Josiah, Mary, Elizabeth, Keziah,
Ann, Rachel. Josiah m. (1) ---- and had dau ---- & son Thomas.
By 2nd m. to a Miss Dale, he had Lemuel & Isaac Alexander Dale
Duncan, the latter b. 1810, Smith Co. TN, and 4 daus who m. Cochran, Whaley,
Fisher and Biffle. He died in Mississippi. Want ancestry of Charles & Keziah.
"Southern Genealogists Exchange Quarterly" Vol.15#72 Winter 1974
(sent by Ruth Robertson 4/25/83 without naming source; copy from FHC book 976.
D25s; SLC 3/2/94)
Charles Duncan bible.
Births:
Charles Duncan and Keziah his wife
married May 25, 1761
John Duncan, son of Charles Duncan
& Keziah, born March 2, 1762
Josiah Duncan born September 18, 1764
Mary Duncan born April 24, 1768
Elizabeth Duncan born Nov. 25, 1770
Keziah Duncan born Sep. 19, 1772
Ann Duncan born March 19, 1774;
departed this life July 28, 1776
Rachel Duncan born January 11, 1777
Births of Isaac A. Duncan and Isabella L. Duncan
Isaac A. Duncan born April 8, 1810
Isabella L. Duncan born 18 Feb. 1815
Married 14 April 1836 in Maury Co.
Tenn.
Mary Isabella Duncan born May 15,
1837; d. 21 Oct. 1861
James Henderson Duncan born 15 Mar.
1839
William Erastus Duncan born 15 Dec.
1840
Margaret Henretta Duncan born 9 Feb.
1843
Laura Eliza Duncan born 12 June 1847;
died 26 Jan. 1848
Lemuella Jane Duncan born 6 May 1849
Alice Dale Duncan born 3 Sept. 1854
"Maryland Records ..." by Brumbaugh, Vol. II (Placerville CA
Library, 2/19/83)
Pg. 591: Worcester Co. Marriage Licenses 1795-1799:
Josiah Duncan m. Martha M. Dale,
1795, Oct. 20.
"Lafayette Co. MS Will Abstracts 1836-1898" by Bratton &
Harwell (extracts from Evelyn Sigler 4/26/84 & 4/1/89 on disk; FHC book
976.283 P2b, SLC 9/9/93)
Will Book 1, pg.343-344, Packet #2135; Isaac
A. Duncan of Clear Creek, Lafayette Co. MS, 3 Feb. 1881, proved 8 June 1885;
names son Richard Edgar, daus. Margaret Price, Leuwella J.
McCullough, and Allice Dale Buford; mentions land in LA held jointly with
A.B. Hudson of Lafayette Co. MS, land being in Bienville Parish; papers
and deeds now in hands of J.A.W. Lowry, attorney of Bellview, Bossier Parish,
LA; exec. Richard Edgar Duncan; wit. W.E. Andrews, J.M. Plant, and J.W.
McLeod. (p.64)
1915 "History of DeKalb Co. TN" by Will T. Hale (extracts from
Evelyn Sigler 11/28/83; copy of pages 109-111 from Bette Sue McElroy 8/29/86)
Pg.22: 1797: Adam Dale came from Maryland;
he arrived soon after Josiah and T.W. Duncan came.
Pg.25: Thomas Dale's probable sons were Adam
and William Dale. Josiah Duncan m. a daughter of Thomas Dale; Thomas Dale
a Revolutionary Soldier from Maryland. Josiah Duncan owned land one mile
south of Liberty. Thomas Dale, b. March 5, 1755, d. June 6, 1812.
Pg.110: Taverns at Liberty ca 1815: The
pioneer, Josiah Duncan, had the Duncan Tavern built. It was conducted by
his son T.W. Duncan. Some of the Duncans came from Maryland, moved
to Nashville. Of the Duncans who left Liberty, I believe, the one to
become best known was Cicero.
DeKalb Co. TN Probate Book A, 1838-1854 (FHC film 593,056; SLC 9/10/91)
Book A, pg.41: 31 March 1843; will of Thomas
W. Duncan of DeKalb Co.; wife Elizbeth H. Duncan 1/6 part; dau. Elizabeth
S? Duncan 1/6 part & $200; son Cicero B. Duncan 1/6 part; son Andrew
J. Duncan 1/6 part; son Erastus B. Duncan 1/12 part; grandson Thomas
George McWhirter if lives to 21 1/6 part; executor be guardian of grandson; 1/12
part divided to five legatees taking 1/6 part; exec. son Cicero B. Duncan
of Maury Co. Wit. Wm. McClain, John H. Fuson?, O. Fite. Proved July,
1843.
(MAD: Cicero B. Duncan inventory
in Roane Co. TN; Thomas W. Duncan from Smith Co. TN; Erastus
B. in 1850 Washington Co. AR, a Minister; Andrew J. in 1860 Davidson
Co. TN; Elizabeth m. W.J. Dale of Columbia.)
"Historic Maury Co. (TN)" Vol. 11, 1975 (TN Gen. Soc. #1705; from
Evelyn Sigler 7/27/84)
Pg. 147: Obituaries: Mrs. Elizabeth
Duncan, 87, d. at home of son W.J. Dale of Columbia on July (blank), mother
of A.J. Duncan of Nashville. Nashville Union, 21 July 1874.
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John Duncan d. 1839 Smith Co. TN; wife Susannah; perhaps the John Duncan b. 1762 Worcester Co. MD who was son of Charles and Keziah Duncan.
Smith Co. TN Chancery Court Minutes, Vol. 5, 1837-1842 (extract from Louis
Boone 12/82; FHC film 319,184; SLC 9/10/93)
Book 5, pg.416 to 422: Allen vs. Duncan,
et al; the bill of complaint of Wm. H. Allen, a creditor of Decalb Co. TN, vs. Susannah
Duncan, widow and relict of John Duncan decd, Lylborn Chandler &
wife Nancy (formerly Nancy Duncan) citizens of Smith Co. TN, George
Gregston and his wife Catherine (formerly Catherine Duncan), Richard
M. Duncan, Elizabeth Duncan, Joseph E. Duncan, Jesse A. Duncan, John L. Duncan,
Winney Duncan, Sarah H. Duncan, Licetty Duncan, Cary R. Duncan, Sarah Moore,
William R. Moore, citizens of Smith Co. TN, Martha Moore, John Moore,
citizens of Sumner Co. TN; that sometime in 1839 John Duncan
purchased land in Decalb Co. TN, from one Reuben Brown for $610 and paid
$200 and gave notes for the balance, due said Brown on 1 Aug. 1849 (1841?), one
for $110, the other for $300 payable to said Brown or Bird Billings?, the orator
[Wm. Allen] became security for said Duncan for the payment of $400;
Brown made a deed in fee simple for the land to John Duncan, who shortly
afterwards took possession by remaining upon the land. Some time in October 1839
Duncan died intestate, leaving said Susannah his widow and Nancy
who had married Lilbourn Chandler, Catherine who had married Geo.
Gregston, Rich. M., Elizabeth, Joseph E., Jesse A., John L., Winney, Sarah
H., Licetty, and Cary R. Duncan his children, and Sarah, Martha, John
and William R. Moore, 4 grandchildren, the offspring of Mary Moore a
deceased dau. of intestate, his heirs at law, in whom your orator is informed
the title to the land vested upon the death of said John Duncan ... the
land on the bank of the Cany Fork below the mouth of mine, ... creek, then up
the river south east, crossing the creek, then ... north up the bluff with the
fence, adj. ?Isham Davis?, containing 380 acres (too faint) John Duncan,
and widow Susannah (was administrator). John Duncan has no other
assets to pay the debt; request that the tract of land be made liable for
payment of the balance of the purchase price; that the minors by their guardians
... that subpoenas be issued for them to answer the complaint; that a lien be
attached to the land for payment of the balance. That ten of the defendants are
minors within 21 years of age and have no guardian, viz, Jesse A., John L.,
Winney, Licetty, Sarah H., and Cary R. Duncan and also Martha and
Sarah, John and William R. Moore, petition to court to appoint a guardian or
guardian at litum. Answer filed Aug. 1840, by Susana Duncan, Lilborn
Chandler, Nancy Chandler, George Gregston and Catharine, Richard M.
Duncan, Elizabeth Duncan, Joseph E. Duncan, Licetty Duncan, Cary R. Duncan,
Jesse A. Duncan, John L. Duncan, Winney Duncan, Sarah Duncan, Sarah Moore,
William R. Moore, Martha A. Moore and John Moore; it is true that John Duncan
purchased the land as charged and made the payment and executed his notes, which
notes they also admit are due, and admit that the personal estate will not be
sufficient to pay the debts; Susannah admits that she is the widow of
said John Duncan, and the other defendants admit they are the chidren and
heirs at law; wit. Hosea Stamp, Jeremiah Freeland?; that the admission will
promote the interest of the minors to dispose of the land. Bond of William
Allen, security Henry B. McDonald?, to Susanah Duncan, that William Allen
will prosecute the suit, 4 Aug. 1840; Power of attorney 31 July 1840 by Wm.
Allen to Henry B. McDonald? to sign his name on the suit. Decree by court, the
case heard 10 Feb. 1841, that the Clerk & Master pay to complainant William
H. Allen the amount of his debt ....
(MAD: there is no proof this John Duncan
was the son of Charles & Keziah Duncan of Worcester Co. MD.
However, TN General Land Grant BB-514, 15 Feb. 1826 to Thomas W. Duncan,
son of Josiah Duncan, was for 200a in Smith Co. TN corner to land owned
by John Allen and Geo. E. Dale. Josiah Duncan was a witness to Smith Co.
TN Deed B-510, 12 March 1807, of Thomas Dale Jr. of Worcester Co. MD giving Adam
Dale of Smith Co. TN power of attorney to convey Smith Co. TN land purchased
from Daniel Allen. And Duncan (no first name) and John Allen were
neighbors in Smith Co. TN Deed C-267, 29 June 1809, grant to William Estes.
Moses Allen was one of the commissioners appointed to settle Josiah Duncan's
estate with his administrator Samuel H. Duncan, in 1828-1830 Smith Co. TN
Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Minutes. Josiah and Thomas W.
Duncan lived on Smith's Fork of Caney Fork in Smith Co. TN, as did at least
some of the Allen family.)
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Milby Duncan, son of Levin Duncan, d. 1788 Worcester Co. MD, wife Molly mar. 2nd Mr. Hammond.
"Worcester Co. MD Wills 1769-1851" abstracts by Dryden, Vol.1 to 8
(FHC book 975.221 P28d) annotated by "A Closer Look at Worcester Co.
Wills" by Heise, errors & omissions ... 1666-1851 (FHC book 975.221
P28h; SLC 9/7/94 & 9/12/94)
Liber JW-13, 1783-1790, f.159: DUNCAN,
Levin, 13 Feb. 1788, 28 Nov. 1788; sons Levi (Duncan's Delight,
Duncan's Delight Enlarged) (under age), Edward, Henery, Milby; daus. Hannah,
Nansey, Marthay; wife Molley (Friend Assitence, Friend Assitence
Inlarged, Cold Elbow) (exec.); wit. Charles Hammond, Edward Hammond, Parker
Selby. ("Worcester Co. MD Will Book JW-13, 1783-1790" by Heise, p.30;
FHC book 975.221 P28he) LEVIN DUNCAN; 'Cold Elbow' should be 'Cold Elbow
Rome'. (Rev. p.60)
Libers MH#10 1813-1822, f.555: HAMMOND,
Mollu, 22 July 1822, 12 Nov. 1822; to son Henry Duncan, house & lot
put in Jenkins Bowens deed; to son Milby Duncan; to dau. Hannah
Gunby; John P. Ratlidge, exec.; wit. Parker Collins, Richard Tillman; codicil,
to son John Baker, wit. Major Merinder. (Vol.6, p.41) MOLLY HAMMOND;
codicil date is Aug. 2, 1822. After dau. Hannah Gunby add, with dau-in-law
Sarah, wife of Milby. Witness Richard Tillman should be Richard S.
Tillman. (Rev. p.131)
Libers MH 1822-1833, f.10: DUNCAN, Henry,
1 March 1823, 8 April 1823; to nephew Henry D. Gunby, house and lot bought of
Jenkins Bowen; to nephew Stephen R. Gunby, same if Henry has no heirs; to
children of sister Hannah Gunby, Mary, Henry, John, Stephen; to brother Milby
Duncan; friend Levin Holland, exec.; wit. Edward Hay, Joseiah Cropper, James
Gray; codicil 6 March 1803, wit. incl. Levin R. Franklin. (Vol.7, MH#27; p.1) HENRY
DUNCAN; codicil date is 1823; nephew Stephen R. Gunby is youngest son of
sister Hannah. (Rev. p.134)
1927 "VA Soldiers of 1776" by Louis A. Burgess (FHC book 975.5 M2bv
V.2; SLC 9/18/81)
"from documents on file in the Virginia land office,
etc."
Pg. 760-761: Jacobus White, Carpenter
(excerpts) In Council, 26 Feb. 1831. It is advised that Jacobus White be allowed
land bounty for three years service as a Carpenter in the Va. State Navy.
Richmond, Mar. 10, 1831 rec'd. of the
Register of land office, warrant 6861. Thos. Bagby, Atty. Power of Atty. given
Thos. Bagby by James White, for himself and as guardian to John and Sidney A.
White, Milby Duncan, Sarah Duncan, Matilda Downing, Levin White, James
Devorix, Zilpah Devoris, Richard Scarborough as guardian for Edward Scarborough.
The above acknowledged the power of Atty. granted, 10 Feb., 1831 before O.
Logan, J. of P. Accomack County.
Accomack Co. Court, 27 Dec., 1830. Certified
that John White, Sydney A. White, Henry and Levin White, Matilda Downing, wife
of John W. Dowing (sic), Zilpah Devoris wife of James Devorix, James White,
Nancy Cropper, wife of Kendall Cropper, Sally Duncan, wife of Milby
Duncan and Edward Scarborough are the only heirs at law of Jacobus White,
formerly a carpenter in the Va. Navy in the Revolution.
Four pages from Old Bibles (from Marsha Lybbert 12/29/83; to her from Charles
Timmons who got them from Mrs. Ursel Barr, Clarence, MO)
"Old Timmons Bible from Charles" (all new)
Levi D. Timmions was born July the 8th 1811
Fanny Duncan was born July the 20
1819
Levi D. Timmons and Fanny Duncan was
married December 22, 1836.
(Different Bible in possession of Mrs. Barr)
Milby Duncan father of Levin
Duncan died Sept. 13, 1855.
Sarah Duncan (nee White) Mother of Levin
Duncan died June 22, 1853.
Levin Duncan son of Milby and
Sarah Duncan (nee White) was born July 31, 1814 in Worcester Co.
Maryland.
William Coard father of Irene J. Coard died
Jan 19, 1849.
Frances Coard (nee Gray) Mother of Irene J.
Coard Died Dec. 2, 1851.
Irene J. Coard was born Oct 23, 1823 in
Worcester Co. Maryland.
Levin Duncan was married to Irene J.
Coard March 2, 1842 in Shelby Co. Mo.
(page 2 from this Bible)
William Henry White Duncan was born
Dec. 9, 1842.
Sarah Frances Duncan was born Jan. 2,
1845
James Green Duncan was born Nov. 26,
1847
John Milby Duncan was born June 26,
1850
Harriet Elizabeth Duncan was born Jan
25, 1853
Martha Ellen Duncan was born March
23, 1855
Alice Virginia Duncan was born Feb 7,
1858
Dora Irene Duncan was born March 15,
1864
Levin Larius Duncan was born March 1,
1870
The above nine are the children of Levin
and Irene J. Duncan.
Levin Duncan died Nov 3, 1888.
Irene J. Duncan died Feb 28, 1903.
William Henry White Duncan died July
27, 1898
(page 3 from this Bible)
James Green Duncan died Aug 8, 1853
John Milby Duncan died Aug 27, 1852
Martha Ellen Duncan Robison died July
28, 1882
Alice Virginia Duncan died Dec 28,
1859
William Henry White Duncan was
married to Mary Jane Lowman March 13, 1864.
Sarah Francis Duncan was married to
John Edward Moore March 13, 1866.
Harriet Elizabeth Duncan was married
to Nathan R. Taylor Oct 23, 1873
Martha Elizabeth Duncan was married
to S.N. Robinson Nov. 19, 1873
Levin Larius Duncan was married to
Edna West Baker Nov. 15, 1904.
(MAD: There have also been Bibles for this family published in
"Bible Records of MO" by Ellsberry, Vol. II, pg.9-10, Bible of Levin
Duncan; p.11-12, Bible of William Henry White Duncan; FHC film 873,910; SLC
10/25/90)
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John Duncan, wife Margery Conner, d. 1800-1803 Talbot Co. MD
Talbot Co. MD Church Records, St. Peters Parish, 1681-1855 (1,002,753; from
Iris Grimmett 10/1/86; similar information stopping with Susannah in "MD
Eastern Shore Vital Records 1648-1825" Vol.4, 1776-1800, by F. Edward
Wright, FHC book 975.21 K2wf; SLC 2/25/94)
DUNCAN: John Duncan m. Margery Corner 25 May 1776
Andrew born 12 April 1777 son of John
and Margery
John born 7 Nov. 1778 son of John
and Margery
Noah born 10 June 1780 son of John
and Margery
Margaret born 5 Feb. 1782 dau of John
and Margery
Elizabeth born 29 May 1785 dau of John
and Margery
Susannah born 19 Feb. 1788 dau of John
and Margery
Solomon born 20 Mar 1790 son of John
and Margery
Mary born 5 Feb. 1793 dau of John
and Margery
Talbot Co. MD Distribution of Estates, Vol.B, 1796-1813 (FHC film 14,472; SLC
9/9/94)
Book B, pg.123: Talbot Co., Andrew
Duncan, admr. of all and singular the goods and chattels of John Duncan
late of Talbot Co. MD, decd; balance of final account exhibited to Registry of
Orphans Court of Talbot Co. on 3 Nov. 1803, £92.62-1/2, to be distributed as
follows, to wit, to Andrew John Margaret Susan and Soloman Duncan
(no commas) children of decd, the whole balance to be equally divided among them
which is to each the sum of £18.9.2-3/4.
(MAD: John Duncan Sr. was living on 6 Aug.
1793 when he was granted a license to keep a tavern; Talbot Co. MD Deed Book 25,
pg.248, FHC film 14,501. He was on the 1800 census, pg.78, with one male over
age 45, one male age 10-16, and one female age 16-26.)
(MAD: One Solomon Duncan is on the 1820
census in Baltimore Co. MD, Ward 3, one male age 26-45, one female age 26-45,
one female age 16-26 and two females under age 10. Solomon Duncan bought land in
1825 and sold it in 1828, Baltimore Co. MD Deeds indexed in Vol.174 pg.703, and
Vol.194 pg.464. No further information. Neither Andrew or John Jr. are
identified later nor is Andrew on the 1800 or 1810 MD census.)
Talbot Co. MD Deeds (FHC film 14,503; SLC 3/1/94)
Book 30, pg.355: 11 Nov. 1803, Andrew
Duncan of Talbot Co. MD, admin. of John Duncan late of same, decd, to
James Lambert of same, house carpenter; that James Earle the younger on 23 July
1799 leased a farm to John Duncan in northern limits of Town of Easton,
being part of "Londonderry" from 1st June of that year for 99 years at
£18 a year, which was recorded; Andrew Duncan per order of orphans court
sold at public sale to said James Lambert for £89.1.3, highest bidder, lease
for 99 years; /s/ Andrew Duncan, James Lambert; wit. Thomas Bowie, McK?.
Hauntmond?.
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