Volume
5, Number 2 April 1997************
Some more Duncan families, possibly Quaker, of Newberry and Edgefield Co. SC
NELSON DUNCAN, b. ca 1740-1745 or perhaps earlier; wife unknown but
probably died bef. 1775; Quaker, 3/25/1775 he and children Richard, Elisha and
Milcha were received at the Bush River MM, Newberry Co. SC. This Nelson cannot
be the son of Richard Dunkin, b. 1722 MD, since Richard's (oldest) son was John
who sold Richard's land in 1803. There is no indication that Samuel Dunkin, d.
1770, wife Sarah, had a son older than Amos who sold part of Samuel's land in
1779 and Sarah's land in 1803. See the earlier Newsletter Vol.5#1, Jan. 1997.
In 1769, one Nelson Dunkin witnessed a deed
recorded in Charleston SC in 1774 (Deed L4-133) from Reason Nelson of St.Marks
Parish SC to Henry Donworth, for 200a granted Reason Nelson for 500a, on a
branch called the Great Branch; St. Marks Parish would have included the 96th
District which included Newberry Co. SC; the "Great Branch" could be
the Broad River, but this is a guess. In 1773, Nelson Dunkin was one of many
people who owed money to Hennery Dixon of Craven Co. SC, mentioned in Dixon's
will of 21 Nov. 1773 recorded in Charleston SC 1774-1778 (Will TT-252), which
left all of Henry Dixon's estate to Hugh Johnson and appointed him exec.; the
will was witnessed by John Pope and Nealson Dunkin.
Nelson Duncan was a quaker; in 1775, he and
children Richard, Elisha and Milcha were received at the Bush River MM, Newberry
Co. SC. In Nov. 1776, John and Nelson Duncan were dismissed, reason not given,
but the Rev. War had started (there is no indication of a Nelson Duncan in the
war, however). In June 1787, Richard and Nelson Duncan were dismissed, moved. (Hinshaw)
In Jan. 1776, Nelson and John Duncan
witnessed the deed of Samuel Duncan, Yeoman, and wife Rebecca, for land on
Palmotars Branch of Bush River in Newberry Co. SC (Newb. Deed A-782).
In 1783, Nelson Dunkin had a warrant for
250a, surveyed in 1785 on Bush Creek of 96th Dist. (Greenville Dist. Survey
B-290), granted him in 1786 (Grant 9-598 and 11-657; plat 16-140 indexed). No
deed has been found for the sale or disposition of this 250a, which would have
been in Newberry Co. SC.
Children of Nelson Duncan and unknown wife:
1. Richard
DUNCAN, b. 1/ 1763 SC (per statement for Samuel Dean's Pension; age 98 in
1860); Quaker; in 1775, Nelson Duncan and children Richard, Elisha and Milcha
received at Bush River MM (Newberry Co. SC), in June 1787 Richard and Nelson
Duncan were dismissed, moved (Hinshaw); Richard was dismissed from Bush River MM
in June 1797 for marrying out of unity (SC DAR Rec.), wife's name unknown;
living in 1860.
In 1793, Richard Duncan bought 50a on Clouds
Creek on Saluda River in Edgefield Co. SC from Samuel Dean (Edgef. Deed
31-53, recorded 1812). In 1797, Richard Duncan bought 50a adj. Samuel Deen and
Coes branch of Little Saluda from Elijah Watson (Edgef. Deed 31-60, rec. 1812).
In 1797, Richard Duncan bought 82a on Coes Branch of Little Saluda from Jeremiah
Burby (Edgef. deed 31-61).
In 1794, Richard Duncan bought 100a on
Clouds Creek and Little Saluda from Derril Johnson, wit. George and Samuel Deen
(Edgef. deed 31-55), and in 1796 he bought 79a on Coes Branch from Dariel Jonson
(Derril Johnson), wit. Milch and Samuel Deen (Edgef. deed 31-58).
Richard Duncan was on the 1800 census in
Edgefield Co. SC (p.176) (11010 - 21011). In 1805, Richard Duncan bought 81a on
Coes branch of Clouds Creek adj. his own land and Nathan Body, wit. James
Whittle (Edgef. Deed 31-62). In 1807, Richard Duncan bought 81a on Clouds Creek
and Saluda adj. his own land, from Samuel Deen and wife Milky, wit. Thomas Dean
(Edgef. deed 31-63). In 1806, Richard Duncan and Thomas and Samuel Deen
witnessed the will (Edgef. A-254) of Jonathan Owen (Prob. Box 22, pkg.784).
Richard Duncan was on the 1810 census in
Edgefield Co. SC (p.75) (10001 - 00101). In 1810, Richard Duncan bought 100a
west of Clouds Creek on Saluda River adj. his own land and Nathan Body from
Thomas Deen and wife Polly "Duncan" (Edgef. deed 31-64). In 1813,
Richard Duncan bought 30a on Clouds Creek near Jobs Bidget? Mill from Wilken
Smith & wife Jeney, wit. Samuel Deen and Nelson Dunkin (Edgef. deed 35-517).
Richard Duncan was on the 1820 census in
Edgefield Co. SC (p.126) (110001 - 10001). Richard Duncan was on the 1830 census
in Edgefield Co. SC (p.155) (0000,0101 - 0001,1).
* In
1833, one Richard Duncan of Edgefield Co. SC was attorney for Richard H.
Duncan & wife Elizabeth of Bibb Co. AL, dau. of Allen Body decd (P/A
in Edgef. SC Real Estate division, Estate of Allen Body, Abijah Body vs. William
Body et al).
Richard Duncan was on the 1840 census in
Edgefield Co. SC (p.141) (1100,1000,01 - 0001,1). He has not been found on the
1850 census. In Feb. 1853, Richard Duncan, age 90 in Jan. last by family record
written by his father, gave a statement about the Rev. war service of Samuel
Deen (Dean) (Rev. War Pension Appl. R2807); Samuel Deen served 2 to 3 years,
married Milky (Dunkin) after the Rev. War, he drew pension until his death
9/8/1840 age 77; she d. 3/17/1850. Richard Duncan was on the 1860 census in
Edgefield Co. SC, age 98 SC deaf, with J.M. (James M.) Whittle 65 SC, Nancy 64
SC (p.177, Saluda)
No record has been found yet for the
disposition of Richard's extensive land, nor has proof been found of his heirs.
Probable children of Richard Duncan, son of
Nelson:
1.1. ?
Nelson DUNCAN, b. 1780-1790 SC; mar. ca 1809, wife unknown.
Nelson Duncan was on the 1810 census in
Edgefield Co. SC (p.91) (00100 - 01000). Nelson Duncan was in the War of 1812,
Private in Youngblood's Regt., Capt. John Chasthanis?, as was Joshua Duncan. In
1813, Nelson Duncan and Samuel Deen witnessed a deed from Wilken and Jeney Smith
to Richard Duncan for 30a on Clouds Creek (Edgef. Deed 35-517). In 1815, Nelson
Duncan bought 306a on a branch of Beaverdam, branch of Clouds Creek, of the
Little Saluda from John Cambert (Edgef. deed 39-296) which he sold in 1818 to
William Cotney (Edgef. deed 36-198). Nelson Duncan was on the 1820 census in
Edgefield Co. SC (p.92) (100010 - 30100). Nelson Duncan was on the 1830 census
in Bibb Co. AL (p.168) (1001,001 - 0001,01) (indexed as Wilson) and in
1840 (p.119) (1010,0001 - 0100,01). His heirs have not been proven, nor has he
been located in the 1850 census.
1.2. ?
Richard H. DUNCAN, b. 1800 SC; mar. ca 1820 to Elizabeth Body, b.
1796 SC, dau. of Allen Body (d.1826) and Elizabeth ("17th Century Isle of
Wight Co. VA"). Her father Allen Body may have died in Isle of Wight Co.
VA.
Richard H. Duncan was on the 1830 census in
Bibb Co. AL (p.168) (3100,2 - 0110,01). Richard Duncan & wife Elizabeth
inherited as an heir of Allen Body in the division of his real estate in
Edgefield Co. SC in 1832; Richard H. & wife Elizabeth Duncan of Bibb Co. AL
gave a power of attorney to Richard Duncan of Edgefield Dist. in 1833 (Real
Estate Rec.).
* In
1838, one Richard Dunkins and wife Elizabeth sold 272a (222?a) on Dry
Creek known as the Berre Tract to Simeon Dinkins (Edgef. deed D3-454). One
Simeon Dinkin is on the 1820 census in Edgefield Co. SC (p.99) (100010 - 00010)
In 1839, Richard H. Duncan is listed as one
of the first land settlers of Marion Co. AL (book by Lawler, 1820-1850). Richard
H. Duncan, 50 SC, and Elizabeth 54 SC, and family are on the 1850 census in Marion
Co. AL (p.151), and in 1860 in Leon Co. TX (p.32). Some of their children
were in San Saba Co. TX.
2. Milky
DUNCAN, b. ca 1765, d. 3/27 1850; mar. ca 1780 to Samuel Dean, b.
1763, d. 9/8/1840 (Rev. Pension Appl. R-2807); Quaker; Pension= ch. Samuel,
Charles, William, Abbey (wife of Job Jones), Anna (of SC), Elizabeth, Mary,
Beheatha, Talitha & Libba (d. bef. father); ch. moved bef. 1853. Milcha was
listed as a child of Nelson Duncan when they were received at the Bush River MM,
Newberry Co. SC.
In 1793, Samuel Dean sold 50a on Clouds
Creek to Richard Duncan (Edgef. deed 31-53. In 1807, Samuel Deen and wife Milky
sold 81a on Clouds Creek and Saluda adj. Richard Duncan's land to Richard Duncan
(Edgef. deed 31-63). In 1794, Samuel Deen witnessed a deed from Derril Johnson
to Richard Duncan (Edgef. deed 31-55) and in 1796 he and Milch witnessed another
deed (Edgef. 31-58) from Dariel Jonson to Richard Duncan. In 1797, he witnessed
deeds from Elijah Watson to Richard Duncan (Edgef. 31-60) and from Jeremiah
Burby to Richard Duncan (31-61). These were all for land on Clouds Creek. In
1806, Samuel & Thomas Deen & Richard Dunkin witnessed the will of
Jonathan Owen (Edgef. SC Will A-254; Probate Box 22, pkg.784); and in 1813
Samuel Deen & Nelson Dunkin witnessed a deed from Wilken & Jeney Smith
to Richard Duncan (Edgef. deed 35-517). In 1853, Job Jones applied for a pension
on behalf of Samuel Deen's service, giving dates of their death and names of
their children.
3. Elisha DUNCAN, b. ca 1767; Quaker; son of Nelson Duncan when he was received at the Bush River MM, Newberry Co. SC, in 1775; married ca 1790 (son over 10 in 1800), wife's name unknown. Elisha Dunkin was on the 1790 census in Newberry Co. SC (p.77), 1 male over 21, 1 female. Elisha Duncan was dismissed from the Bush River MM in 1793 (Hinshaw). He failed to work on a road in 1794 in Newberry Co. SC. Elisha Duncan was on the 1800 census in Laurens Co. SC (p.37) (21010 - 10110). He has not been identified later.
4. ? Nelson DUNCAN, b. ca 1776 (1774-1780); married bef. 1800, wife unknown. Nelson Duncan was on the 1800 census in Edgefield Co. SC (p.177a) (00100 - 10100) near Peter Duncan; in 1810 Edgefield Co. SC (p.90) (01110 - 00100); not located in 1820; in Walton Co. GA in 1830 (p.135) (0110,0001 - 0001,0001) and in 1840 (p.109, Buncomb Twp) (1002,0000,1 - 1000,1001). He has not been identified in 1850 nor have his heirs been proved.
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Mary DUNCAN, widow of ----, possibly Miss or Mrs. Mary Johnson; mar. by 1820, of Edgefield Co. SC. Her husband is probably related to Nelson Duncan, in Walton Co. GA in 1830. Lamuel Johnson had 287a surveyed in 1789 on Beaverdam Creek waters of Clouds Creek in 96th Dist, granted him in 1790 (Grant 27-351, also indexed grant 25-109). In May 1820, Mary Duncan sold 100a from the east end of this grant to Willis Falkner (Edgef. Deed 40-60, rec. 1823). In 1822, Lamuel Johnson sold 100a on Clouds Creek, part of a grant to Lamuel Johnson, to Elizabeth Johnson (Edgef. Deed 39-246). In Oct. 1825, Mary Duncan of Walton Co. GA sold 155a on Beaverdam of Clouds Creek, part of the 1790 grant to Lamuel Johnson, to John Gibson (Edgef. Deed B3-478).
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Samuel DUNCAN, b. ca ? 1751; mar. Rebecca ---- bef. 1776. It is
possible but perhaps not likely that this is the same Samuel who had a wife Mary
Embree with children born 1777-1782, who was the son of Samuel d. 1770 and wife
Sarah. See the earlier Newsletter Vol.5#1, Jan. 1997. Samuel and wife Rebecca
are connected to Nelson Duncan and that John Duncan.
In 1773, Samuel Dunkin had 144-1/4a surveyed
(Land Plat 14-509) on Palmeter's Branch of Bush Creek in old Berkeley
Co., granted him in 1774 (Royal Grant 32-554) and memorialized in 1775 (Mem.
13-322). In Jan. 1776, Samuel Duncan, Yeoman, and wife Rebecca sold this land to
John Ryley, hatter, wit. incl. John Duncan and Nelson Duncan (Newb. SC Deed
A-782).
* One Samuel
Duncan (Dunkin) was a Loyalist in 1780 and/or 1781, a private in Col. Daniel
Clary's Reg. Dutch Fork Militia, 96 Brigade. Dutch Fork was between the fork of
the Broad and Saludy Rivers. The men in the 96th Brigade mustered from the 96th
District. One Samuel Duncan was a Private under Major William Cunningham in the
Little River Regiment, 96th Brigade, from Nov. (1781?) to Jan. 1782; this may be
the same Pvt. Samuel Duncan in Col. Thomas Pearson's (Little River) Reg., 96th
Brigade, posted on James Island SC, from Dec. 1781 through Oct. 1782, including
a posting at Charleston SC from Aug. to Dec. 1782. ("Loyalists in Southern
Campaign of the Rev. War" by Clark, Vol.1)
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Elijah DUNCAN, b. 4/ 1757 Fairfax Co. VA (Rev. Pension S-3309),
father may be Richard b. 1722 MD since Elijah named a son Richard; died
12/14/1840 (Rev. Pension); wife Caty? (Catherine?) ----
named in his will dated Dec. 1833 in Smith Co. TN (DeKalb Co. TN
Will A-23 proved 1/1841) but died by 1840. There is no proof that Elijah Duncan
was in Newberry Co. SC or was ever a Quaker, but there is strong evidence that
Richard Duncan and Samuel Duncan, Quakers, moved from Fairfax Co. VA to Newberry
Co. SC ca 1765.
Elijah enlisted in Caswell Co. NC for
3 years, served 18 months himself and the balance by a substitute, in the 10th
Regt., Lytle or Taylor's Company, Capt. Wilson, of the NC Continental Line, and
was on the roster in 1783. (Army Accts). Elijah Duncan was on the tax lists in
Caswell Co. NC from 1781 to 1788; in 1782 he was bondsman for the marriage of
Nancy Baxter to Samuel Welch in Caswell Co. NC.
* One Elijah
Duncan, Private in the NC Continental line, had Entry #171 for 274a, issued
10/22/1783, which he transferred to James Sanders 12/1/1783; in July 1784,
Sanders assigned it to Donas Condra, James Shaw a witness ("TN Gen.
Records" by Whitley Vol.4). This was one of many documents examined in the
Glasgow Land Fraud Papers 1783-1800 for NC Rev. War Bounty Land in TN (book of
that title by Pruitt), and noted "#171. Soldier: Elijah Duncan: 274a, drawn
by S. Parker, certified by 'no certificate'; assignments: Duncan to James
Saunders, test. A. Tatom, J. Saunders to Dennis Condra, test. James Shaw,
appears fair; remarks: mustered & deserted soon after. Book J, warrants from
Martin Armstrong's Office."
Elijah Duncan is on the 1790 census in Lincoln
Co. NC (p.113), 1 male over 21, 1 male under 21, 5 females. In 1800, Elijah
Duncan sold 200a on Indian Creek in Lincoln Co. NC to Henry Livengood (Lincoln
deed 22-159). No deed has been found when Elijah Duncan obtained the land.
In 1799, Elijah Dunkin bought 150a on the
long branch of Nob Creek in Rutherford Co. NC from William Killen (Rutherf.
Deed 12/4-148) and sold it to John Finley in 1803 (Rutherf. deed 22/23-348).
Elijah Duncan is on the 1800 census in Rutherford Co. NC (p.107) (10010 -
13010). Elijah's Rev. Pension Application in 1833 stated he lived in Caswell Co.
NC when he enlisted, then in Rutherford Co. NC for some time, then moved to
Smith Co. TN.
In 1813, Elijah Duncan recorded his ear mark
for his cattle in Smith Co. TN. (County Court Min. 3/27/1813). On 13 July 1813,
Elijah Duncan was granted 100a (Grant #4875) on Cedar Bluff Creek of Smith's
fork of Caney Creek of Cumberland River in Smith Co. TN, in consideration of
military service by Abram Milin, Warrant #5088 in 1797, Entry #5151 in 1810, and
surveyed in 1810, which had been assigned Elijah by the heirs of Milen (General
Grant G-96).
Elijah was on the 1820 census in Smith Co.
TN (p.53) (000001 - 00001). (p.53). He has not been located on the 1830 census.
In 1832, age 78, he applied for a Rev. War Pension (S-3309) in Smith Co. TN, and
in 1833 said John Davis of VA had the family Bible; his heirs in 1840 were
Elijah Duncan, Jane Kimbil, Nancy Ban, Catherine Oweing, Abby Davis, Richard
Duncan.
In 1835, Elijah Duncan had a grant (#12786)
of 25a in Smith Co. TN, Entry #1085 and surveyed in 1827, on the waters of
Hammons Creek, adj. his 100a (Middle TN Grant 15-554).
Elijah Duncan was on the 1840 census in
DeKalb Co. TN (formed 1837-8 from Cannon, Warren and White Co. TN) (p.241), as
one male 90-100, he a Rev. Pensioner age 90. He died in 1840 in DeKalb Co. TN;
his will (A-23) written in 1833 in Smith Co. TN named wife "Cooee" or
"Caty" and children Nancy Barr, Alby Davis, Jane Vanatta, Caty Owens,
Richard Duncan, Elijah Duncan; execs. Jacob Fite and Thomas Lawrence; wit. John
Reynolds and Moses Fletcher. (Much research has been done on this family and
other Quaker Duncans by Mr. Louis Boone, Independence, MO)
1. Richard DUNCAN, b. 1779 NC, not in his father's household in 1790 or 1800; wife Mary ---- b. 1792 NC, mar. ca 1813; first identified in 1817 in St.Charles Co. MO on the census, 1823 tax list in St.Charles Co. MO; 1830 Franklin Co. MO census (p.143 Boles Twp) (1220,001 - 2011,01); 1840 Franklin Co. MO census (p.232 Cabrey Twp) (0112,0001 - 0020,001); 1850 Jefferson Co. MO census (p.415) age 61 NC, wife Mary 58 NC.
2. Abby DUNCAN is probably the wife of John Davis, possibly in DeKalb Co. TN in 1850, b. 1783 VA.
3. Catherine DUNCAN, b. ca 1785, married ---- Oweing or Owens.
4. Nancy DUNCAN, b. ca 1787; married ---- Ban or Barr. One Nancy Duncan mar. 1804 Nathan Banas in Grayson Co. VA; one Nancy Duncan, b. 1780 NC, mar. 1802 to William Barr, lived in Benton Co. AL in 1850 (p.314).
5. Jane DUNCAN, b. ca 1789; mar. ---- Vanatta bef. 1833; mar. ---- Kimbil (or Gamble) bef. 1840.
6. Elijah DUNCAN Jr., b. 1791 NC; in the War of 1812 in Smith Co. TN; mar. in 1816 to Sarah Tinney; d. 8/31 1852 in Holt Co. MO. He was in 1817 St.Charles Co. MO census; 1823 St.Charles Co. MO tax list; 1830 Franklin Co. MO (p.143, Boles Twp) (0110,01 - 3010,01); 1840 Franklin Co. MO (p.233, Cabrey Twp) (1101,101 - 1211,001); and in 1850 Holt Co. MO (p.82, age 59 NC, Sarah 55 NC.
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John DUNCAN, b. ca ? 1751; wife unknown; Quaker. Related to Nelson Duncan and probably Samuel Duncan, wife Rebecca. In 1773, John Duncan was received at the Bush River MM in Newberry Co. SC; in Nov. 1776, John and Nelson Duncan were dismissed. In Jan. 1776, John and Nelson Duncan witnessed the deed of Samuel Duncan, Yeoman, and wife Rebecca, for land on Palmotars Branch of Bush River in Newberry Co. SC (Newb. Deed A-782).
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Richard DUNCAN, b. ca 1805 SC; mar. ca 1835 to Mary Whittle b.
1810 SC, dau. of James (d.1844) and Lucretia (1780-1854).
Mary, wife of Richard Dunkin, was an heir in
1844 (Edgefield Co. SC Probate Box 51, pkg. 2147) in the estate of her
father James Whittle decd, admin. Joseph Whittle; heirs were widow Lucretia, and
12 sons and daus., Joseph (d.by 1849, widow Sophia, ch. Hartwell b.1823 SC
(p.173 #220) & others, Edgef. Probate Box 56 pkg.2318), William, Willis,
Elijah (Eli), James, John (#225), Mastin, Ira (p.174 #237), Mary wife of Richard
Dunkin (Edgef. 1850 p.173 #222), Matilda wife of John Story, Elizabeth wife of
Russel Padget, and Effie wife of Jacob Certain (Sartin), and the children of
Reuben a predeceased son. Payments in 1844 & 1845 included Richard &
Mary Dunkin. Lucretia Whittle died by 1854 (Box 72 pkg.2911), payments from her
estate included Mary Dunkin 1856/57.
No household for a Richard Duncan with a
male and female under 5 has been found in the 1840 census. Mary was on the 1850
Edgefield Co. SC census (p.173 #222) as Mary Duncan 40 SC, children Lucretia 14,
John 12, Mary A. 9, Wm. C. 7 SC. Also on the 1850 census was the household of
Russel Padget 25 SC farmer, Elizabeth 30 SC, Henry 11, Lucinda 8, Polly 5,
Russel 3, Elizabeth 2/12 SC; Wesley Story 13, Martha 11 SC; Lucretia Whittle 70
SC (p.179 #314)
In 1860 Edgefield Co. SC, Mary was on the
census (p.21 #311) as "Mrs. M." Duncan 60 SC governess, Lucretia 24,
John 22, Jemima 21, Mary 17, Frances V.(f) 8, Richard 5 SC.
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William DUNCAN, sued in 1789 by Peter Carns (Newberry Co. SC Court Min. 1785-98 p.253); could not be found. No further information
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James DUNCAN was paid in 1794-96 by the estate of Samuel Cannon decd (Newberry
Probate Box 5, Pkg.2); others in the estate were Quakers names. (Mrs. Rachel
Hoffman, 2nd wife of John Duncan (son of Richard) was probably a neighbor of
Samuel Cannon who appraised her decd. husband Jacob Hoffman's estate in 1790.)
James Duncan in 1815 bought items
from the estate sale of William Gilliam Jr. (Quaker area) (Newb. Probate Box 8,
Pkg.8).
* One James
Duncan died in 1816, the son of Robert Duncan Sr. and Sarah Turner from Louisa
Co. VA (not Quakers)
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Josiah DUNCAN in 1820 bought items from the estate of Lydia Barratt decd (Newberry Co. SC Probate Box 25, Pkg.1); Isaiah Duncan was a bondsman. This is probably the Josiah Duncan in Laurens and Newberry Co. SC connected to the Duncans of Duncan Creek.
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Jeremiah DUNCAN, d. by 1841 Newberry Co. SC, indexed Probate Box 106 #2708 pkg.279.
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David DUNCAN, b. ca 1745 SCT or IRE.
Newly arrived from SCT or IRE on board
"Pearl", Warrant 12/12/1767 for 100a in old Granville Co. (later
Edgefield Co. SC) (Council Journal 33-306, "Compilation of Orig. Lists of
Protestant Immigr. to SC 1763-1773")
David Duncan had a land plat in 1768 for
100a in Granville Co. on path from David Robeson's on Cedar Creek to John Evans
on Turkey Creek (Plat 14-485), Granted him in 1768 (Royal Land Grant 17-541) and
Memorialized in 1768 (Mem. 8-284 & "Citizens and Immigrants, SC,
1768").
In 1772, his land adj. Solomon Peters &
Col. Barnett on Cedar Creek waters of Savannah River (Mem. to Solomon Peters,
per "SC Memorials 1731-76". In 1790, his land adj. John Spencer's land
and land Solomon Peters sold in 1773 to John Hopkins who sold in 1775 to
Benjamin Bell who gave title bond to Drury Mims, which was included in a plat
cert. in 1790, deed from Joseph Tucker Bell to Drury Mims, in Edgefield
Co. SC (Edgef. deed 10-107).
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Daniel DUNCAN was on the 1800 census of Newberry Co. SC (p.72) (10010 - 31110). He has not been identified further.
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Joseph DUNCAN in 1802 had land on Cloud's Creek and Little Saluda adj. William Prescoat, Hump. Frier, and Peter Duncan (Edgefield Co. SC plat p.181, SC DAR Rec.).
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Abigail (Jackson), b.ca 1760, mar. ca 1775 (6 ch. bef. 1787), ---- DUNCOMB (father's will) or Duncan (brother's will), she the dau. of John Jackson d. 96th Dist. (Edgefield SC Probate Box 40, pkg. 1599, Will A-67 dated 1787 prob. 1794), bro. James F. Jackson Sr. d. 1824 Perry Co. AL; had children Elizabeth, James, Jennett, John, Wiley and Ailsey Duncomb (John Jackson's will dated 1787) to inherit a negro after Abigail's death; Abigail Duncan to inherit from brother James Jackson Sr. in his will dated 1823, prob. 1824 (Perry AL Rec. Vol.182).
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One Mrs. Elizabeth DUNCAN, b. ca ? 1735 or earlier, mar. by 1750 ---- Duncan; of Chatham Co. NC; she was to inherit for life the estate of her son George Dunkin in his will (Chatham NC Rec. Book 1-19) dated 1778, prob. 1784, then it was to go to George's brother Peter Dunkin, George's execs. to be his brothers Matthew and Peter Dunkin; wit. Richd. D. Kennon and Spencer Stewart. She was the mother of the following:
1. Matthew
DUNKIN, was a Private on the NC Muster Roll of Capt. John Montgomery's Co.,
9/23/1771, which included incl. Pvts. William Duncan, John Dunkin, Robt. Dunkin,
Peter Dunkin, Geo. Dunkin, Mathew Dunkin ("Colonial Soldiers of South
1732-1774")
In 1778, Matthew Duncan had land adj. James
Stewart, and Isham Gunter in Gunter's Chatham Co. NC Land Entry #255, 9/2/1778,
for 400a on Robinsons Creek adj. George Herndon, and the line between Mathew
Duncan and James Stewart; warrant 12/19/1778. In 1778, he and his brother Peter
Dunkin were named as executors of the will of George Dunkin, probated 1784
(Chatham Co. NC Rec. Book 1-19), wit. Richd. D. Kennon, Spencer Stewart.
See Matthew Duncan of Edgefield Co.
SC.
2. Robert
DUNCAN, b. ca 1750?, was a Private on the NC Muster Roll of Capt. John
Montgomery's Co., 9/23/1771, which included incl. Pvts. William Duncan, John
Dunkin, Robt. Dunkin, Peter Dunkin, Geo. Dunkin, Mathew Dunkin ("Colonial
Soldiers of South 1732-1774")
In 1773, Robert Duncan, planter, sold to
Isham Gunter the land where he lived, and farm animal and furniture and tools,
wit. Geo. Dunkin, Wm. Johnston (Chatham NC Deed A-354). The bill of sale was
proved by William Johnson in 1774. In 1779, one Isham Gunter was granted 275a on
both sides Sinking Creek adj. Richard Kennon (Chatham deed B-342), and in 1780,
George Herndon was granted 200a on Robinson's Creek adj. Isham Gunter (Chatham
NC deed C-506). In 1778, Richard D. Kennon was a witness to the will of George
Dunkin which named George's mother Elizabeth. One Isham Gunter witnessed a deed
in 1779 from John & Mary Elett (Elliot, Ellitt) to William Hatley for land
on Haw River (Chatham NC Deed B-155).
This Robert Duncan could be the husband of
Elizabeth instead of a son of Elizabeth.
3. George
DUNCAN, b. ca 1755; had enough estate in 1778 to make a will, but no mention
of wife or children, therefore age 21-23?, was a Private on the NC Muster Roll
of Capt. John Montgomery's Co., 9/23/1771, which included incl. Pvts. William
Duncan, John Dunkin, Robt. Dunkin, Peter Dunkin, Geo. Dunkin, Mathew Dunkin
("Colonial Soldiers of South 1732-1774")
In 1773, George Duncan and Wm. Johnston
witnessed a deed (bill of sale) from Robert Duncan, planter, to Isham Gunter for
the land where Robert lived, and household and farm items (Chatham NC deed
A-354). In 1778, George Dunkin made his will, prob. Aug. 1784, leaving his
estate to his mother Elizabeth for her life, then to his brother Peter Dunkin;
execs. his brothers Matthew and Peter Dunkin; wit. Richd. D. Kennon, Spencer
Stewart (Chatham NC Rec. Book 1-19).
4. Peter
DUNCAN, b. ca 1757, was a Private on the NC Muster Roll of Capt. John
Montgomery's Co., 9/23/1771, which included incl. Pvts. William Duncan, John
Dunkin, Robt. Dunkin, Peter Dunkin, Geo. Dunkin, Mathew Dunkin ("Colonial
Soldiers of South 1732-1774"). Peter was to inherit his brother George
Dunkin's estate after the death of their mother Elizabeth (Chatham NC Will, Rec.
Book 1-19, 1778, prob. 1784).
Peter Duncan was in the 10th Regt. Sgt.
Sharp's Co. 5/30/1781 ("NC Col. & State Rec." 16:1047). He made a
nuncupative will about 5/30/1781 or 6/1/1781 that he was going out on a 12-month
regular (in militia?) and that if he died, all his cattle and estate should go
to John Elliott; wit. George Glasscock & wife; statements 1782 (Chatham Co.
NC Orig. Will 1782).
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MATTHEW DUNCAN, b. ca 1745, mar. Mary ---- ca 1788?. See Matthew
Duncan, son of ---- & Elizabeth of Chatham Co. NC.
In 1789 and 1790, Matthew Duncan filed suits
against John Frederick and against Robt. Hart & Arthur Watson in the Edgefield
Co. Court (Min. p.278, 287, 317, 324). Matthew had a land grant in 1790,
surveyed in 1787, in the 96th Dist. for 160a on waters of Clouds Creek, plat
certified 1789 (Grant 27-36, Plat 25-39 indexed). In 1790, Matthew Dunkin had a
grant of 684a surveyed in 1787 in the same area, adj. Elkhardt Sawyer and Thomas
Haines, plat cert. 1789 (Grant 27-37, Plat 25-155 indexed).
There is no Matthew Duncan on the 1800 SC
census; however, there is a Mary Duncan in 1800 Edgefield Co. SC (p.177b)
(01010 - 01010), neighbors Robley?, Littlefield, Nancy?, Banks, Celte?, Cotney,
Gilliam. There is also a Martha Duncan in 1800 Edgefield Co. SC (p.171)
(00001 - 12101) near Joshua Duncan, Peter Duncan, and Samuel Duncan.
In 1802, Matthew Dunkin & wife Mary
deeded 130a to Joshua Dunkin, partly part of a grant to Matthew in 1790, wit.
Jeremiah Williams and Samuel Dunkin, reg. & dower release in Orangeburg
Co. SC (Edgef. Deed 29-189), and 100a to Samuel Dunkin on Mary Prescot's line,
part of grant to Matthew 1790, wit. Jeremiah Williams and Joshua Dunkin, also
reg. in Orangeburg Co. SC (Edgef. deed 29-191), and 160a to Peter Duncan, part
of grant to Matthew 1790, wit. Thomas Harrison, also in Orangeburg Co. SC (Edgef.
deed 33-362). Sherman burned the Orangeburg Co. SC Courthouse in 1865 but a few
records from 1825 were saved (Leonardo Andrea file).
In 1815, Matthew Duncan bought 187a
in Pendleton Co. SC (later Anderson or Pickens Co.) on the branches of
Beaverdam Creek waters of Savanah River, wit. Jeremiah Williams Sr., Thomas
Williams (Anderson SC Deed M-414). Matthew is on the 1820 census in Pendleton
Co. SC (p.225) (300001 - 11011). This is probably the same person since Jeremiah
Williams was a witness for Matthew in Edgefield Co. SC and may have moved with
Matthew Duncan to Pendleton Co. SC.
Matthew Duncan has not been identified
later.
1. Samuel
DUNCAN, b. ca 1770, mar. ca 1794 to Seley ----; three children by
1800.
Samuel was on the 1800 census in Edgefield
Co. SC (p.171) (11100 - 20100) near Joshua, Martha and Peter Duncan. In 1802, he
bought 100a from Matthew Duncan on Mary Prescot's line and the Saluda River,
granted to Matthew in 1790, wit. Joshua Dunkin, release by wife Mary in
Orangeburg Co. (Edgef. deed 29-191). In 1802, he witnessed the deed from Mathew
Duncan, planter, to Joshua Dunkin of 130a on Saluda River, partly grant to
Matthew in 1790, reg. on oath of Samuel in Orangeburg Co., release by Matthew's
wife Mary in Orangeburg Co. (Edgef. deed 29-189). In 1805, Samuel and Peter
Dunkin witnessed a deed from William Prescot & wife Elizabeth to Joshua
Duncan of 120a on Saluda River adj. Peter Dunkin (Edgef. Deed 29-190). Samuel is
on the 1810 census in Edgefield Co. SC (p.76) (31010 - 21010). In 1818, Samuel
Dunkin & wife Seley sold 385a on Saluda River adj. Peter Dunkin to Daniel
Smith (Edgef. deed 35-406). He has not been identified later.
* One Samuel
Duncan had a wife Sarah or Suzanne Player or Prayer; he
was in St.Louis Co. MO in 1796 when he had a grant for 240 arpens of land
(St.Louis MO Deed L-107), 1799 when he had a grist mill, and in 1801 when he and
his son Amos Duncan exchanged land (St.Louis MO Deed 2-489). His will in 1802,
probated in 1816, named wife Sarah or Suzanne Player or Prayer and unnamed
children. His son Amos Duncan may be on the Wilkinson Co. MS
census in 1805, 1 male over 21, 3 females; in 1820 Amos Duncan of Natchitoches
Parish LA sold the land he had received in exchange from his father in 1801 (St.Louis
MO Deed L-107), and also sold his father's land as the heir (L-108). Amos has
not been identified later.
2. Joshua
DUNCAN b. ca 1773; married ca 1797; perhaps the husband of Patience ----,
b. 1780 SC.
Joshua Duncan was on the 1800 census in Edgefield
Co. SC (p.171) (00010 - 10100), neighbors Peter, Samuel, and Martha Duncan. In
1802, Joshua Dunkin was deeded 130a on waters of Saluda River by Mathew Duncan
& wife Mary of Orangeburg Co. SC, part of 2 tracts, one a grant to Matthew
1790, wit. Jeremiah Williams and Samuel Dunkin (Edgef. Deed 29-189). In 1802,
Joshua Dunkin and Jeremiah Williams witnessed the deed for 100a on Mary
Prescot's line on Saluda River from Matthew Duncan to Samuel Dunkin (Edgef. deed
29-191). In 1805, Joshua Duncan bought 120a from William and Elizabeth Prescot
on South and waters of Saluda River adj. Peter Dunkin's land, wit. Peter and
Samuel Dunkin (Edgef. Deed 29-190)
Joshua Duncan was on the 1810 census in
Edgefield Co. SC (p.77) (10010 - 10010). This is probably the Joshua Dunkin who
was in the War of 1812 in Youngblood's Regt. SC Mil, Private, along with Nelson
Duncan (Compiled Rec.), probably in Capt. John Millers Co.
Joshua Duncan was on the 1820 census in
Edgefield Co. SC (p.80) (210001 - 11111) but he has not been found in 1830 or
later.
It is possible his wife is Patience ----,
b. 1780 SC, mar. ca 1800. Patience is on the 1840 census of Edgefield Co. SC
(p.130) (0001,1 - 0001,1201), 1850 (p.194 #548) age 70 SC & ch., and 1860
(p.184, Saluda Twp) as "P." Duncan 75 SC and daus.
Probable or possible children of Patience:
2.1. ? John DUNCAN, b. 1802 SC, mar. ca 1834 Mary Allen?, b. 1818 GA, probably dau. of Barbary Allen b.1750 SC (age 110 in 1860); shoemaker in 1850 in Edgefield Co. SC census (p.179) age 48 SC, Mary 32 GA; miller in 1860 in Edgefield Co. SC census (p.179, Saluda) age 60 SC, Mary 40 SC, ch., and Barbary Allen 110 SC.
2.2. Elizabeth DUNCAN, b. 1802 SC; on the 1850 Edgefield Co. SC census (p.194) age 48 SC with Patience, and in 1860 (p.184) age 55 SC with Patience "P."
2.3. ?
Charles DUNCAN, b. 11/30 1804 SC, d. 1/21 1880; mar. ca 1827 to Rebecca
Rinehart, b. 1810 SC, d. 1/6 1903 Saluda Co. SC, dau. of John
Rinehart (Edgef. Probate Box 24, pkg. 886, will C-293 dated 1828 prob. 1829 of
John Rinehart names wife Catherine Elizabeth Rinehart) and Gertrude Quattelbaum.
His family record: Charles Duncan 11/30/1804 - 1/21/1880, wife Rebecca Rinehart
1810 - 1/6/1903; ch. Eliza m. (1) Wm. Patrick Whitman, 2nd Nathan Britt; George
m. Sarah Ann; Thomas W. m. Miley Hare; Elizabeth unm; Sarah; Mary Ann m. Mahlon
A. Wittle; Amanda unm; Nancy m. Daniel W. Harris, Melisa m. Andrew Miller;
Charlie Asberry m. Martha Ann Prater. Charles Duncan is probably the brother of
Michael M. Duncan. Info of J. Ligon Duncan. Claudette Duncan's info says that he
is probably the son of William Duncan and wife Phebe, and grandson of John
Duncan and wife Rachel who was son of Richard Duncan.
Charles Duncan has not been identified in
the 1830 census in SC. In 1830, Charles Duncan bought 150a on Clouds Creek from
David Rinehart of Perry Co. AL (Edgef. Deed 47-157) and deeded 100a to
Jacob Caughman (Edgef. deed C3-384). In 1831, Charles Duncan bought 100a on
Beaverdam Creek, branch of Clouds Creek, adj. Charles Duncan and others (Edgefield
Co. SC deed 47-156).
In 1838, Charles Duncan administered the
estate of Daniel Cotney (Edgef. Box 7, pkg.265), bondsmen John Rinehart and
Hasten Jennings. John H. Duncan was a legatee (SC DAR Rec.). (Abel Jr.,
son of Abel Duncan, had a son John H. Duncan b. 1828 Perry Co. AL.)
Charles Duncan was on the 1840 census in Edgefield Co. SC (p.122) (1200,01 -
1110,1000,1). In 1840, A.H. Fort and wife Phoeba of Lexington Co. and Charles
Dunkin and wife Rebecca of Edgefield Co. SC sold to Ephraim Sheally of
Lexington, 426a in Lexing. & Edgef. adj. Shealys, part of grant to Samuel
Brooks 1792 who sold to Simpson Lawyer in 1817 who deeded to A.H. Fort and Ansel
Sawyer jointly in 1817 and Sawyer deeded his half to Charles Dunkin; wit. John
Knox, Wilson Shealy (Lexingt. Deed M-198). In 1846, Charles Dunkin was one of
the bondsmen for the admin. bond of Michael Hare for admin. of his father John
Hair's estate (Edgef. Admin. Box 57, Pkg.2374).
Charles Duncan was on the 1850 census in
Edgefield Co. SC (p.194 #547), 48 SC, Rebecca 40 SC, & ch. In 1850, he
deeded land to Thomas Dunkin, wit. Joshua Dunkin and others (Edgef. deed H3-55).
In 1854, he sold mining rights to his 450a on Clouds Creek and Beaverdam Creek
adj. Thomas Duncan and Rineharts in return for 1/3 of the metal (Edgef. deed
H3-414); in 1855, Charles Duncan and Joseph Etheridge had an agreement that
Etheridge had a prior claim on the mining rights, and Duncan and Etheridge would
divide the 1/3 proceeds (Edgef. Deed I3-213). In 1855, Charles Dunkin bought
from Jacob B. Smith's execs., 190-1/4a adj. John Reinhart's lands (Edgef. deed
H3-617). The lease of the mining rights was sold by James Cameron's execs. in
1860 to H.H. Kinard (Newb. Probate Box 355, Pkg.20, 1858). In 1856, Charles
Dunkin and wife Rebecca sold 647a except 1/6 part of the mines, and the house
tract of 357a platted 1837, and 100a Abraham McGraw tract platted 1843, and
191-1/4a pine woods tract, to Joseph Etheridge, wit. William Hare, William A.
Corley (Edgef. Deed I3-643). Also indexed is deed I3-302, 1856, George Duncan of
Germanville mortgage of animals to A.W. Lindlee or Lindler. In 1856, Charles
Dunkin of AL appointed Asa F. Langford his attorney to represent him about the
Dunkin GOld Mine Co. (Edgef. Deed J3-222); in 1857 Langford sold Dunkin's
interest to James Chameron (Edgef. deed J3-223). Charles Duncan was on the
census in 1860 in Edgefield Co. SC (p.195, Saluda), 56 SC, wife B. 51 SC, and
children; his will (Edgef. F-382) is indexed in 1880, admin. Rebecca, Probate
Record Box 107, pkg.338, and box 160.
2.4. Sarah DUNCAN, b. 1806 SC; on the 1850 census in Edgefield Co. SC (p.194) age 44 SC with Patience; on the 1860 census in Edgefield Co. SC (p.184) age 54 SC with Patience.
2.5. ? Matthew DUNCAN, b. 1811 SC, a shoemaker on the 1850 census; probably a brother of John also a shoemaker in 1850; mar. ca 1844 Elizabeth ----, b.1816 SC. In 1842, Matthew Duncan witnessed the will (Edgef. Will D-179) of Robert Newton dated 1842, proved 1843 (Box 133, Pkg.5493), which named wife Sarah and ch. John and Mary, wit. John Rinehart, Matthew Dunkin and Joseph Currie. Matthew was on the 1850 census in Edgefield Co. SC (p.183), 39 SC, a shoemaker, Elizabeth 34 SC. In 1855, three of their children died of scarlet fever, notice from Graniteville ("The Edgefield Advertiser" issue 5/16/1855; from "Death Notices & Cem.Rec.") Matthew was on the 1860 census in Edgefield Co. SC (p.25, Ridge Twp) as Mat Duncan 46 SC shoemaker, Betsy 42 SC.
2.6. ?
Michael W. DUNCAN, b. 1815 SC; mar. ca 1835 Elizabeth Sheely, b.
8/22 1812 SC, d. 12/20 1891, dau. of David Sheely and Mary Elizabeth (Werts)
("Lex. SC 1850 Cens."); Elizabeth bur. St. John's Lutheran Church Cem.,
3 mi. E. of Pomarle, Newberry Co. SC
Michael Duncan was on the 1840 census in Lexington
Co. SC (p.101) (0000,1 - 0100,1001). In 1845, Michael W. Dunckin and wife
Elizabeth sold 41a to Samuel Shealy, part of grant to John Sweetenburg in fork
of Broad & Saluda Rivers & headwaters of Bean Creek, waters of Saluda
River, adj. lands now of David Shealy Sr., Samuel Shealy & Thompson Youngs;
wit. Joseph Shealy (Lexing. deed O-134). In 1849, David Sheely deeded 135a adj.
Danl. Sheely and his own land to his dau. Elizabeth, wife of Michael Dunkin, and
her issue, rec. in Newberry Co. SC (Lexingt. Deed Q-48). In 1850, Michael W.
Duncan was on the census in Lexington Co. SC (p.371, age 35 SC, Elizabeth 38 SC.
In 1854, Michael W. Duncan was sued in Anderson
Co. SC Court of Common Pleas as a debtor (Probate Rec. Judgement Roll 1404,
Alfred B. Bowde or Andrew J. Miller vs. Michael W. Duncan, and others).
In 1857, Lexington Co. SC Chancery Court,
Elizabeth Duncan by her friend Noah L. Chapman filed a statement that her
husband Michael Duncan abandoned her two years ago, and only returned to her
recently; her father David Shealy had died intestate; she was listed as a
married woman in Columbia Equity Dist. Court petition by Samuel Shealy, her
brother and her trustee; she to inherit her share of her father's estate, then
to her heirs at law or next of kin excluding Michael Duncan.
Elizabeth Duncan is on the 1860
census in Lexington Co. SC (p.403), age 48 b. Newberry Co. SC, with Elizabeth
Shealy age 73, and also on the Newberry Co. SC census (p.271) 48 SC with Noah
Chapman 23 SC and Martha A. 24 SC. Michael W. is on the 1860 census in Edgefield
Co. SC as "M.W." 45 SC, mechanic, with John Bodie 50 SC, Mariah 44 SC,
and family (p.17 #256, Graniteville). In 1866, Elizabeth was deeded 33a by Noah
L. Chapman (Newb. deed LL-325).
* One Michael
Duncan (born or married) 1 March 1812 (?) to Eliza Jane Williams, listed in
the Bible of his father, William Duncan b. 13 Sept. 1778, d. 10 April 1862,
married 1 Oct. 1818 to Mrs. Mahala Coil or Coyle nee Gooch, and lived in
Lancaster Co. SC. ("SC Bible and Family Records" and "Leonardo
Andrea SC Collection")
2.7. ?
Thomas DUNCAN, b. 12/2 1815 SC, d. 4/2 1897 Clark Co. AR (SC Lin.
Chart of Mrs. B.E. Breedlove, & FGS of Maxine Alcorn); mar. ca 1839 to Sarah
Newton, b. 5/24 1813 SC, d. 5/26 (year not given), in Clark Co. AR; dau. of
Robert Newton d.1843 (Edgef. Will D-179 dated 1842 proved 1843, Box 133,
pkg.5493, wit. John Rinehart, Matthew Dunkin, Joseph Currie) & Sarah McGraw
b.1785 SC; Thomas's brother Joshua mar. Sarah's sister Mary Newton.
Thomas was on the 1840 census in Edgefield
Co. SC (p.130) (0000,1 - 0001,1). Thomas was on the 1850 census in Edgefield Co.
SC (p.186) age 37 SC, Sarah 37 SC, children, and Sarah Newton 65 SC. In 1850,
Thomas Dunkin was deeded land by Charles Dunkin, wit. Joshua Dunkin (Edgef. Deed
H3-55). In 1851, Thomas' land adj. land on Beaverdam Creek orig. owned by Robert
Newton and deeded by Matthew McGsraw to Joshua Duncan (Edgef. Deed G3-320). In
1852, Thomas was deeded 67a on Beaverdam Creek waters of Clouds Creek part of
1774 grant to Edward Cox adj. Thomas' line, by John S. Thomas, wit. Joshua
Dunkin and Michael Hare (Edgef. deed H3-56). The next day, Joshua deeded to
Thomas Dunkin, 50a, part of 275a where Robert Newton decd last lived, being lot
#3 (Edgef. deed H3-62). In 1854, Thomas' land adj. 450a on Clouds Creek and
Beaverdam Creek waters of Little Saluda, the mining rights of which were deeded
by Charles Duncan to others (Edgef. deed H3-414).
Thomas Duncan was on the 1860 census in
Mooresville, Itawamba Co. MS (p.58), age 46 SC, Sarah 46 SC (p.58,
Mooresville)
2.8. Nancy DUNCAN, b. 1815 SC; in 1850 Nancy was on the census in Edgefield Co. SC (p.194) age 35 SC with Patience Duncan.
2.9. ?
Joshua DUNCAN, b. 1823 SC; married ca 1844 to Mary Newton, b. 1815
SC, dau. of Robert Newton d.1843 (Mary named in Edgef. Will D-179 dated 1842
proved 1843, Box 133, pkg.5493, wit. John Rinehart, Matthew Dunkin, Joseph
Currie) & Sarah McGraw b.1785 SC; Joshua's brother Thomas mar. Mary's sister
Sarah Newton (Maxine Alcorn FGS; to Lee Co. MS (So. Gen. Ex. Qty #66 query).
Joshua Duncan was on the 1850 census of
Edgefield Co. SC (p.186) age 27 SC, Mary 35 SC. In 1850, Joshua Dunkin witnessed
the deed from Charles Dunkin to Thomas Dunkin (Edgef. deed H3-55). In 1851,
"Johnway" (indexed Joshua) Duncan was deeded land on Beaverdam Creek
adj. Thomas Duncan orig. owned by Robert Newton, by Matthew McGraw for affection
(Edgef. deed G3-320). In 1852, Joshua deeded 50a to Thomas Dunkin, part of 275a
where Robert Newton decd last lived, being lot #3 surveyed 1852 (Edgef. deed
H3-62). In 1852, Joshua witnessed the deed of John S. Thomas to Thomas Dunkin of
67a on Beaverdam Creek waters of Clouds Creek (Edgef. deed H3-56).
Joshua Duncan was on the 1860 census in
Mooresville, Itawamba Co. MS (p.58) age 37 SC, Mary 42/32 SC.
3. ? Peter
DUNCAN, b. 1775- 1780; mar. ca 1798 Margaret ----, b. 1770 SC; moved
to Coweta Co. GA between 1812 and 1828 ("Dunkin-Reid and
Garner-McGraw-Mobley Fams. of SC, GA and AL" by Dean Cress).
In 1802 Peter Duncan was deeded 160a by
Matthew Duncan & wife Mary in Orangeburg Co. SC, part of Matthew's grant in
1790 (Edgefield Co. SC deed 33-362). Peter's land in 1802 adj. William
Prescoat's 500a plat (p.181) on State Hill Branch of Cloud's Creek of Little
Saluda which also adj. Hump Frier and Joseph Duncan (SC DAR Rec.) In 1805,
William Prescot & wife Elizabeth sold 120a to Joshua Duncan on waters of
Saluda River adj. Peter Dunkin, wit. Peter? and Samuel Dunkin (Edgef. deed
29-190). This land is in the same area where John Duncan, son of Richard Duncan,
wives Rachel Howell, Huffman and Margaret (Smith) Edmondson, lived on Cloud's
Creek.
Peter Duncan is on the 1800 census in
Edgefield Co. SC (p.171) (20100 - 20010) near Joshua Duncan, Martha Duncan, and
Samuel Duncan.
* One Peter
Duncan is on the 1800 census in Edgefield Co. SC (p.177a) (00100 - 20100)
near Nelson Duncan.
* One Peter
Duncan is on the 1810 census in Edgefield Co. SC (p.74) (00020 - 40110)
* One Peter
Duncan C.E. is on the 1810 census in Edgefield Co. SC (p.75) (82010 - 11110)
near Richard Duncan.
* One Peter
F. Duncan and wife Winney in 1817 had an agreement with Robert Newton
on a new property line, adj. Peter's fence, the orig. line of Benjamin Falkner,
William Rows land, Joseph West land, and part of 235a grant to Thomas Deen
11/2/1795; wit. William Folkner, Elizabeth Matthews (Edgef. Deed 36-285). Peter
F. Duncan is on the 1820 Edgefield Co. SC census (p.122) (000010 - 12022) near
William Duncan (000012 - 01010). See the deeds from Mary Duncan to Willis
Faulkner in 1820, he a witness for her in 1825 (Edgef. deeds 40-60 and B3-478),
and Benjamin Folkner or Falkner a witness with Abel Dunkin in 1802 to a deed
from Jeremiah Dunkin & wife Judah (Edgef. deed 30-218).
* One Peter
Duncan is on the 1830 census in Edgefield Co. SC (p.158) (1000,0001 -
1000,2001)
According to an article in "Campbell
Co. GA 'Messenger'" (Baptist Church Paper), 8/4/1916, Enon Church, Family
Reunion; Peter & Margaret Duncan to GA from Edgefield Co. SC early part last
century, to Coweta Co. GA; 6 sons & one dau.; sons in order of age
Matthew, John, Elias, Peter, Stephen, Wesley; dau. Crecy (Lucretia?) mar. Reason
Mobley Bapt. preacher of Coweta Co. GA; mother & one brother also bur.
Coweta Co. GA.
Margaret Duncan is on the 1840 census of
Coweta Co. GA (p.326, Cedar Creek) (001 - 0010,0000,01) and 1850 (p.363) age 80
SC with the Mobley Family.
Children of Peter and Margaret Duncan:
3.1. Matthew
DUNCAN, b. ca 1798 SC, d. age 96 ('Messenger'); mar. (1) ca 1828 to Frances
J. Jones Mobley, b. ca 1808, divorced 12/10/1870 Coweta Co. GA (FGS of
Maxine Alcorn); mar. (2) Hannah Willis, b. 1793 SC, d. 1879 Knobs,
Bastrop Co. TX; family lived Bastrop Co. TX 1860-1880 (Maxine Alcorn).
Matthew was on the 1830 census in Coweta
Co. GA (p.374) (1011,01 - 2200,01). In the 1832 Cherokee Land Lottery of GA, in
Shattox' Dist. of Coweta Co., he drew land in Murray & Gilmer Co. (granted
bef. 1/1/1838) and in Walker Co. GA.
Matthew was on the 1840 census in Randolph
Co. AL (p.203) (0200,101 - 1021,001). Hannah was there in 1850 (p.360) age 57 SC
alone. Matthew was probably on the 1850 census in Harrison Twp, Ouachita Co. AR
(p.102) 49 SC with the Roister family.
Matthew moved to Bastrop Co. TX by
1854 (from "Scotland" to America in 1854, started Randolph Pottery per
"Bastrop Co. (TX) 1691-1900"). He was on the census there in 1860
(p.103/291) age 54 SC, with son George 25 GA, Catherine 30 NC, and 3 children
age 4 & younger b. TX.
3.2. John
S. DUNCAN, b. 1802 SC, d. age 93 ('Messenger'); married ca 1825 Elizabeth
Mobley, b. 1802 SC.
There are several deeds indexed for John
Duncan in Coweta Co. GA as early as 1830; in the 1832 Cherokee Land
Lottery of GA, in Shearers' Dist. of Coweta Co., he drew land in Gilmer
Co. John S. Duncan is on the 1840 census of Coweta Co. GA (p.322) (1110,01 -
1111,01). He has not been identified in 1850. He was on the 1870 census in
Coweta Co. GA, age 68, wagon maker, with Reason Mobley who mar. Lucretia Duncan
(Marion Duncan info).
* One Jonathan
S. DUNCAN, b. 1802 SC, mar. (1) ca 1834, mar. (2) as Jno. Duncan on
1/14/1846 in Benton Co. AL to Elizabeth Ann Smith ("Hunting
for Bears"), b. 1802 SC; John was on the 1840 census in Benton Co. AL
(p.52) (1000,1 - 1000,1) and John S. Duncan was on the 1850 census there (p.266)
as "J.S." 48 SC, Eliz. 48 SC, and dau. T.A. 15 GA, son J.M. 10 GA.
3.3. Stephen DUNCAN, probably b. 1804 SC; mar. ca 1829 Martha ----, b. 1808 SC; probably the Stephen Duncan in 1830 Lexington Co. SC census (p.359) (1000,1 - 0000,1) and 1840 Barnwell Co. SC (p.231) (2010,01 - 0300,1) and 1850 Campbell Co. GA (p.414) age 46 SC, Martha 42 SC, and children b. 1830 to 1850.
3.4. Peter E. DUNCAN, b. 1808 SC, d. 1880; mar. 2/17/1831 or 1832 to Edith (Harrison?) Reid, b. 1813 GA (Marion Duncan info, Query in GA Gen. Mag.; "Dunkin-Reid and Garner-McGraw-Mobley Fams. of SC, GA and AL" by Dean Cress). Peter E. Duncan was on the 1840 census in Carroll Co. GA (p.57) (2000,01 - 0100,1) and 1850 in Coweta Co. GA (p.292) age 42 SC, Edye 37 GA and children.
3.5. Elias DUNCAN, b. 1800 (1850 census) or 1812 SC; mar. 12/8/1831 in Coweta Co. GA to Sarah Mobley, b. 1813 SC; no children were shown on the 1840 or 1850 census. In the 1832 Cherokee Land Lottery of GA, in Shearers' Dist. of Coweta Co., he drew land in Gilmer Co. GA. Elias Duncan was on the 1840 census in Coweta Co. GA (p.326, Cedar Creek) (0000,001 - 0000,1) and in 1850 (p.323) age 50 SC, Sarah 37 SC.
3.6. Lucretia DUNCAN, b. ca 1812; mar. 2/23/1832 in Coweta Co. GA to Reason Mobley, b. ca 1807. Reason Mobley is on the census in Coweta Co. GA in 1840 (p.322) (2110,01 - 0110,01), in 1850 (p.363) age 40 SC, Lucretia 46 SC, children, and Margaret Duncan 80 SC, and in 1860 (p.805) age 50 SC, Lucresia 56 SC.
3.7. Samuel
Wesley DUNCAN, b. 2/12/1816 Edgefield Co. SC (family Bible in Indian War
Pension Appl), d. age 84 ('Messenger') 2/16/1897 at Monk, Campbell Co. GA
(Indian War pens. appl.); mar. (1) 9/24/1835 in Coweta Co. GA to Caroline
Brock, b. 2/12/1816 d. 11/13/1852; mar. (2) ca 1852 to Nancy C. Thompson,
b. 11/12/1828 (family Bible).
Samuel W. Duncan, b. Edgefield Co. SC,
enlisted 6/6/1836 at Columbus, GA, as Private in Capt. Greer's GA Volunteers in
the Creek War, hon. disch. 9/2/1836, Bounty Land Warrant #12454 for 120a issued
3/3/1855; mar. Caroline Brock 9/15/1835 Coweta Co. GA who d. 10/1852, mar. (2)
Nancy C. Thompson who applied for pension 12/21/1898 Campbell Co. GA; lived
Coweta Co. GA 16 years, Campbell Co. GA 40 years.
Samuel W. Dunkin is on the 1840 census in
Coweta Co. GA (p.323) (0000,4001,1 - 0) and 1850 (p.319) age 36 SC, Caroline 32
GA.
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Samuel DUNCAN, b. 1820-1824 SC; "George Samuel Duncan", brother of Pickens Duncan (John W. Duncan info 1994); in Perry Co. AL with the Ryan family in 1850 (p.331, Five Mile) age 31 SC; with Clemments family in 1860 (p.527) age 30 SC; enlisted 10/24/1863 in Capt. Shelleys Co., 3rd Reg. AL Volunteers, age 39, b. Edgefield Co. SC (Discharge); family tradition is that "Sam" and "Pick" came from Spartanburg Co. SC.
Pickens DUNCAN, b. 1826 SC; "L. Pickens Duncan", brother of Samuel Duncan (John W. Duncan info 1994), d. Perry (later Hale) Co. AL, bur. Payne Chapel; in 1860 Perry Co. AL age 34 SC, Margarett 17 SC (p.521). (These families are being researched by Mr. John W. Duncan, Trussville, AL)
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Benjamin DUNCAN, a soldier in British Army; his sister Jane Duncan was the wife of William Maybin of Newberry Co. SC who was taken prisoner at Sumter, 8/18/1780; Maybin was found before his death by his wife's brother Benjamin Duncan; Benjamin visited his bereaved sister Mrs. Maybin, then returned to duty, but took care of her & his other single sister; he went to Charleston in 1771. (1859 "Annals of Newberry"). The single sister has not been identified. The Maybin family were neighbors of Robert Duncan, wife Sarah Turner, from Louisa Co. VA 1786.
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