WESTMORELAND CO. VA

1 MIXED RECORDS 1653-1859 DEEDS AND WILLS

MIXED RECORDS 1653-1859 DEEDS AND WILLS

Mixed deeds, wills, court orders, and poll lists, 1653-1859; Westmoreland Co. VA County Court

Deeds and wills, Vol. 8-2 1732-1738 (FHL film 34,271) Deeds and wills, Vols. 9-10 1738-1748 (FHL film 34,272) Deeds and wills, Vols. 11-12 1747-1756 (FHL film 34,273) Deeds and wills, Vols. 13-14 1756-1768 (FHL film 34,274) Deeds and wills, Vols. 15-16 1768-1786 (FHL film 34,275) Deeds and wills, Vol. 17 1775-1797 (mixed dates); Deeds and wills, Vol. 18 1787-1794 (FHL film 34,276) Deeds and wills, Vol. 19 1794-1799 Court orders 1795-1797 (FHL film 34,277) Deeds and wills, Vol. 20 1799-1802 (FHL film 34,278) Deeds and wills, Vols. 21-22 1804-1813 (FHL film 34,279) Deeds and wills, Vol. 23 1814-1819 (FHL film 34,280) Deeds and wills, Vol. 24 1819-1823 (FHL film 34,281) Deeds and wills, Vol. 25 1824-1828 (FHL film 34,282) Deeds and wills, Vol. 26 1828-1831 (FHL film 34,283) Deeds and wills, Vols. 27-28 1831-1835 (FHL film 34,284) Deeds and wills, Vols. 29-30 1835-1841 (FHL film 34,285) Deeds, wills, and election poll lists, Vol. 31 1841-1845 (FHL film 34,286) Deeds and wills, Vol. 32 1845-1848 (FHL film 34,287) Deeds and wills, Vols. 33-34 1848-1853 (FHL film 34,288) Deeds and wills, Vol. 35 1853-1859 (FHL film 34,289)

1653 TO 1671

LAND RECORDS

Virginia Land Office Patent Books (from microfilm, Library of Virginia, transcriptions from Ronald Cornwell 9/2011 with permission to share)

PETER DUNKAN LAND ADJOINS THOMAS YOWELL AND NICHOLAS SPENCER LAND 1669

Virginia Land Office Patent Book #6, 2 July 1669, p.236. Reel 6. PETER DUNKAN LAND ADJOINS THOMAS YOWELL AND NICHOLAS SPENCER LAND 1669

6-236: To all ye whereas and now know ye that I the said Lord Wm Berkley governor and give and grant unto Mr. THOMAS YOWELL seven hundred and eighty acres situated in Westmoreland County upon the S.E. side of Nominy River beginning at the creek E. side of sd. small (?) creek above Floods Creek adjoining into the woods SE 388 poles to a marked oak in line dividing this land and the land of PETER DUNKAN from thence W. 340 poles to another red oak by creek 120 poles to mark another red oak standing by Nominy River side which land divided this land and the land of Col. NICHOLAS SPENCER finally toward Nominy River several courses winding a quantity aforesaid the said land being one set forth five hundred acres and heretofore and formerly granted to Mr. THO. DANBY by patt. dated the year of 1650 and by him and Exr. for wife Joh and assigned to the sd. THOMAS YOWELL one hundred and fifty acres other part and thereto formerly granted to sd. THOMAS YOWELL in deed dated the nineteen day of Sept 1653 and one hundred and ______ acres the reserve and due and sean three as land Co. To have and to hold to be held and _____ and Rayong Creek recorded and dated the second day of July 1669. Jno. Warren, Jim Andrew (?), Sally (?) Stonel (Ronald Cornwell: These names were listed at bottom). (SOURCE: Virginia, Land Office Patent #6, 2 July 1669, p.236. Reel 6.) (MAD: right margin on image was black, some words not legible)

PETER DUNKAN 140 ACRE GRANT IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY 1669

Virginia Land Office Patents #6, p.237, 1666-1678, Westmoreland County, Reel 6, Library of Virginia. PETER DUNKAN 140 ACRE GRANT IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY 1669

6-237: To all ye whereas and now know ye that I the said Lord Wm Berkley governor do give and grant unto PETER DUNKEN one hundred and forty acres of land in Westmoreland County upon the S.E. side of Nomminy River beginning at a red oak standing upon said NE point of Floods Creek and running up the said creeke into the maine woods to a marked red oak 320 poles from and thence S.W. 70 poles to a marked oak from a point N.W. 320 poles to a small marsh renit at the N.E. point of another small creek wch. divided this land and ye land of THOS. YOUELL finally N.E. 70 poles toward Nomminy River to the first station of the said land formerly belonging to RICHD. KENOR and by him sold and assigned unto said PETER DUNKEN as per bill of sale under the hand and seale of the said KENOR and ELIZABETH his wife bearing date of Syxth day of October 1665 may grant sd. land and to be held and provided. Dated Second day of July 1669. (SOURCE: Virginia Land Office Patents #6, p.237, 1666-1678, Westmoreland County, Reel 6, Library of Virginia.)

Deeds and wills, Vol. 1 1653-1671 (FHL film 34,267)

PETER DUNKAN BUYS LAND FROM RICHARD KENNER 1665 1-282

Westmoreland Co. VA Wills and Deeds (from microfilm, Library of Virginia, text from Ronald Cornwell 9/2011 with permission to share)
Westmoreland County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, 6 October 1665, p.282, Microfilm Library of Virginia. PETER DUNKAN BUYS LAND FROM RICHARD KENNER 1665

1-282: KENNER to DUNKIN. Know all men by these presents that I RICHARD KENNER of Nomony in the County of Westmoreland doe sell and make over and firmly by these presents have put to sale and Delivered from the day of the date hereof unto PETER DUNKIN of the same place and County a parcel of land lying and being in Nominy river and on the East side of the same river beginning at a creeke which speuth Southeast of the same river extending up the said Creeke to the head thereof and thence southeast into the woods southerly upon Nominy river to a southeast creeke which speuth from the said river which divideth this land from the land of Mr. HULLS extending extending up the same to the utmost bounds of my patents, and soe into the woods. To have and to hold the quiet possession of the same as a lawfull sale to him forever from me my heirs Exor Admone and assigns to him the said PETER DUNKIN his heirs Exor Admone and assigns the first mentioned creeke divideth this land from mine the said RICHARD KENNER. I lined myself my heirs and assigns to confirm the said sale and acknowledge the same at a court held for the County of Westmoreland and there to bee recorded. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 6th of October 1665. Signed Sealed and Delivered, RICHARD KENNER, ELIZA KENNER. (Witnesses) MATHEW RODHAM, JOHN SMITH. 15th of November 1665, This bill of sale was acknowledged in court by the said RICHARD KENNER and then recorded. (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, 6 October 1665, p.282, Microfilm Library of Virginia. MAD: probably Deeds & Wills No.1, 1653-1671, which was a transcription of selected records relating chiefly to land which was made in 1801-02, the originals no longer exist.)

RICHARD KENNER SELLS JOHN TASKER LAND TO RICHARD SEARLE 1 FEBRUARY 1667

Westmoreland County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, 26 February 1667, p.322, Microfilm Library of Virginia. RICHARD KENNER SELLS JOHN TASKER LAND TO RICHARD SEARLE 1667

1-322: 26 February 1667. KENNER AND WIFE TO SEARLES. Know all men by these presents that I RICHARD KENNER of the County of Northumberland planter have bargained aliened sold and set over and doe by these presents bargain alien sell and set over unto RICHARD SEARLES of Nomony in the County of Westmoreland planter for a valuable consideration left me already rec'd and with which just myself fully satisfied a certain tract piece and parcel of land commonly known and called by the name of JOHN TASKER and upon the easternmost side of Nomony in the County of Westmoreland aforesaid and bounded as followeth Vizt. Beginning at the marked trees which parted the said land and the land of WILLIAM SPENCER and so extending to the outside in breath to PETER DUNKINS CREEKE and soe parallel to the woods unto the miles end with all housing fencing orchards gardens plots priviledges or Immuities thereunto belonging with warranty of the same for me my heirs Exors Admons unto the said RICHARD SEARLES his heirs and assigns forever against the claim or claims title or interest of any person or persons that shall or may for the future lay any claim thereunto as in reference to me my heirs Exors or Asmons. As witness my hand this 26th of February 1667. (signed) RICHARD KENNER, ELIZA: KENNER. Teste. JOHN SAMWAYS, WM OVERED. 26th of February 1667. This sale of land was acknowledged in court by RICHARD KENNER and ELIZABETH his wife and recorded. (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, 26 February 1667, p.322, Microfilm Library of Virginia.
- (MAD: probably Deeds & Wills No.1, 1653-1671, which was a transcription of selected records relating chiefly to land which was made in 1801-02, the originals no longer exist.)

NICHOLAS SPENCER AND FRANCES SPENCER 500 ACRES TO WALTER ENGLISH AND TEAGUE ALOGON 8 DEC 1668

Westmoreland Co. VA Deed&Will Books
Deeds and wills, Vol. 1 1653-1671 (FHL film 34,267)

D&W 1-336: 8 Dec. 1668, Nicholas Spencer and Frances Spencer (does not say "wife") to Walter English and Teague Alogon of the lower Macksdecks in Northumberland Co., planters, for valuable consideration, 500 acres, part of a dividend formerly belonging to Mr. Thomas Hawkins & Mr. Seth Foster and by them sold to us, beg. side of southeast branch called the herring creeke, on northeast side of said branch, adj. land of John Payne. Wit. John Hewling, John Minors?. (FHL film 34,267) (MAD: wanted location of 160a which English deeded to Henry Owen & his wife Ann Owen, dau. of Walter English, in 1674)

NICHOLAS SPENCER AND FRANCES SPENCER 500 ACRES TO THOMAS DAWSON 8 DEC 1668

D&W 1-337: 8 Dec. 1668, Nicholas Spencer and Frances Spencer to Thomas Dawson of Chictacone in Northumberland Co., carpenter, 500 acres, part of dividend formerly belonging to Mr. Thomas Hawkins & Mr. Seth Foster and by them sold to us, beg. on northeast side of Nomony River, northwest side of Edward Hull's branch, crossing said branch, corner tree of Walter English and Teague Alognons, Robert Edward's corner and line. Wit. Richard Cole, John Mottram. (FHL film 34,267)

WALTER ENGLISH ASSIGNS RIGHTS 125 ACRES TO DANIEL ORANEY 17 NOV 1669

D&W 1-373: 17 Nov. 1669, Walter English assign over all my right etc. to 125 acres at head of lower Machodick given to Daniel Oraney by will of Teague Olaughnan. Wit. Thomas Blister, Thomas Sturman. (FHL film 34,267)

PETER DUNKIN SR 450 ACRES FROM RANDOLPH KIRK 1670

Westmoreland Co. VA Wills and Deeds (from microfilm, Library of Virginia, text from Ronald Cornwell 9/2011 with permission to share) Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills, 1653-1671, p.379-380. PETER DUNKIN SR 450 ACRES FROM RANDOLPH KIRK 1670

1-379/380: Margin: Kirk to Dunkin. To all persons whome these presents shall come greeting. Know ye that I RANDOLPH KIRK of Nomony in the County of Westmoreland planter have for me my heir Exors. And assigns bargained aliened and sold and doe by these presents bargain alien make over and sell unto PETER DUNKIN of the aforesaid County planter all my right title Interest and property of 450 acres of land situated and being in the head and branches of Nomony river beginning at a red oak running S.W. from the land of WILLIAM OVERED and GEORGE BROWNE 400 odd poles to a red oak standing and dividing the land between THOMAS BEALE and the said RANDOLPH KIRK from thence N.W. to a red being a corner tree of 1000 acres patented in the said RANDOLPH KIRK name from thence N.E. 140 poles to a white oak standing in the line of WILLIAM OVERED and GEORGE BROWNE from thence S.E. to the place I first began. To have and To hold the said 450 acres of land unto him the said PETER DUNKIN his heirs and assigns forever with all rights and privileges whatsoever thereunto belonging with his due share of all mines and minimally with all rights of hunting, hawking and fowling and with all profits commodities and heriditaments whatsoever in any wise belonging to the land according to the patent granted unto the said RANDOLPH KIRK furthermore. I the said RANDOLPH KIRK doc. hereby for me my heirs Exors. Or assigns warrant the sale of the said land unto him the said PETER DUNKIN his heirs Exors. Or assigns against the claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever. In confirmation whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 13th of January 1670. (signed) RANDOLPH KIRK (SEAL). (Witnesses) JOHN STONING, WM SPENCE. 15TH OF March 1670. This sale of land was acknowledged in court by RANDOLPH KIRK and then recorded. (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills, 1653-1671, p.379-380. MAD: probably Deeds & Wills No.1, 1653-1671, which was a transcription of selected records relating chiefly to land which was made in 1801-02, the originals no longer exist.)

1690 to 1699

Virginia Northern Neck Land Grant Books

(from microfilm, Library of Virginia, transcriptions from Ronald Cornwell 9/2011 with permission to share)

HENRY DUNCAN LAND ADJOINS 75 ACRES LAND GRANTED TO VINCENT COX 1694

Virginia Northern Neck Grants, Vol.2, 1694-1700, p.79-80, Reel 288.

2-79/80: VINCENT COX, 75 Acres, Examined. Margaret Lady Culpeper, Thomas Lord Fairfax ye. To all ye whereas and knoe ye that we for and in consideration of the composition and do grant to Mr. VINCENT COX all that parcel of land Lying in Yeocomico Forest, bounded as followeth. Viz. beginning at a marked red oak a corner tree to this land and another parcel of land belonging to the said COX, extending thence North five and a half degrees West one hundred and ninety nine poles to a marked red oak corner tree standing on the East side of a Branch and in a line of the land of HENRY DUNCHAN (Duncan). Thence south forty degrees East two hundred and seven poles to a red oak corner tree to this land and the land of ROBERT SELFE and to the said other parcel of land belonging to the said COX, thence South fifty and a half degrees West forty six poles to a marked corner tree belonging to the said COX thence North thirty nine and a half degrees West forty eight poles to a marked corner tree to this and the said parcel thence South fifty and a half degrees West eighty poles to the first beginning, containing SEVENTY FIVE ACRES. Together with all and in alias dated the Twenty Eighth Day of November One Thousand Six Hundred and Ninety Four. (SOURCE: Virginia Northern Neck Grants, Vol.2, 1694-1700, p.79-80, Reel 288)

Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants, 1694-1742, Grant Book 2, p.291-292, Reel 288.

JOHN DUNKAN, JOHN BAKER, NICHOLAS ROCHESTER AND THOMAS BEAL ADJOIN WM REAMY 1698

Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants, 1694-1742, Grant Book 2, p.291-292, Reel 288.

2-291/292: MARGIN: Wm Reamy, 123 acres, Exam'd. Margarett Lady Culpeper, Thomas Lord Fairfax ye. To all ye. Whereas ye. Know ye and that we for and in consideration of the composition ye give and grant unto WILLIAM REAMY one hundred and twenty three acres of land ye in the County of Westmoreland ye bounded as followeth, viz, at a red oak corner tree to JOHN DUNCAN, thence North thirty one degrees West ninety nine poles to a red oak corner tree to JOHN BAKER standing in the line of said DUNCAN, thence South forty two degrees West two hundred and nine poles to a red oak. Standing in the line of THOMAS BEAL being also a corner tree to the said BAKER and from hence along the said line South forty three degrees East one hundred and eighteen poles to a red oak corner tree to NICHOLAS ROCHESTER from thence along said line North East one hundred and seventy nine poles to the first station containing and being now laid out for one hundred and twenty three acres ye. Together and Royal mines Excepted ye. To have and to hold ye yielding and paying three shilling yearly ye dated the third of August one thousand six hundred and ninety eight. (signed) W.F.G.B. (SOURCE: Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants, 1694-1742, Grant Book 2, p.291-292, Reel 288)

Deeds and wills, Vol. 2 1738, 1691-1699 (FHL film 34,268)

WILLIAM CLARK WILL 26 DECEMBER 1697 #2-129a/130a

Westmoreland Co. VA Wills and Deeds (from microfilm, Library of Virginia, text from Ronald Cornwell 9/2011 with permission to share)
Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills, 26 December, 1697, p.129a-130a, Microfilm Library of Virginia. WILLIAM CLARKE WILL, 26 DAY 1697.

2-129a/130a: In the name of God amen this 26th day of December 1697. I WILLIAM CLARKE in the County of Westmoreland in the Colony of Virginia, being sick and weak in body, but of good and perfect memory thanks be to God and calling to remembrance the uncertain state of this transitory life, that all flesh trust yield unto death, when it shall please God to call. I do make, constitute and declare this my last will and testament in manner and for a following. The other and first being penitent and sorry from the bottom of my heart for my sins past most humbly for witness for the same. I give and commit my soul unto the almighty God my savior and dediemes, in whom and by the merits of Jesus Christ I trust and believe assort by to be saved and to have full remission and forgiveness of all my sins and that my soul with my body at the general day of resurrection, shall be again with joy and thoughts the merits of Christ Death and possession to inherit the kingdom of heaven prepared for his elect and chosen and my body to be buried in such place as it shall please my executors hereafter named and now for the settling of my temporal Estate and such goods and chattels and debts as it hath pleased God far above my censers to bestow upon me. I do order give and dispose the same in manner and form following that is to say. First I will all those debts and dues as I owe in right or conscience to any manner of person or persons whatsoever, shall be truly contented and paid or ordered to be paid within comencent time after my decease. Imprimis I give unto my loving wife MARY CLARKE 100 acres of Land with the plantation and all belonging to it. Item I give unto my son JAMES CLARKE 100 acres of Land belonging to the plantation and after his mothers decease to have the place or plantation and the Land containing 200 acres, to him the said JAMES CLARKE. Item I give unto son WILLIAM CLARKE 300 acres of land lying up Potomack River upon Pohick Creeke. Item I give my daughters ANNE CLARKE, ELIZABETH, MARY, JANE AND FRANCES CLARKE 340 acres of Land to be equally divided amongst them. Farther in case any of my daughters should marry and should sell their part of the Land it shall be to one of the sisters if in case my son JAMES CLARKE or my son WILLIAM CLARKE should soe happen that either of them should dye that then their land be equally divided among my daughters and Lastly I give all my personal Estate to my loving wife and yoke fellow MARY CLARKE and I doe hereby constitute and appoint my loving wife MARY CLARKE, JAMES CLARKE AND WILLIAM CLARKE my true and lawfull Exors and PETER SMITH and PETER DUNKAN (Jr) my trustees. In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seale the day and year above written. Witnesses: WILLIAM LINTON, JOHN DUNKAN. (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills, 26 December, 1697, p.129a-130a, Microfilm Library of Virginia. MAD: probably Deeds & Wills No.2, 1691-1699, which was an 1801 transcript by J. Watts.)

CHARLES DUNKAN SELLS 150 ACRES LAND TO (BROTHER) JOHN DUNKAN. FATHER PETER DUNCAN 2 MARCH 1697

Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills, 2 March 1697 [1698], p.137-137a, Microfilm Library of Virginia. CHARLES DUNKAN SELLS 150 ACRES LAND TO (Brother) JOHN DUNKAN Father Peter Duncan

2-137/137a: To all Christian People to whome these presents shall come, I CHARLES DUNKAN of the County of Westmoreland Send greetings in our Lord God everlasting. Now know ye that I the said CHARLES DUNKAN in and for and even good causes and considerations ME THEREUNTO MOVING have bargained, aliened and sold and doe by these presents for one my heirs bargain, alien and sell, assign, make over, enssoss and confirm unto my brother JOHN DUNKAN 150 acres of Land lying in the forrest of Nomony and upon the branches thereof and lying upon the northwest side of a tract of land of my said brother JOHN DUNKAN, which was given him for a hundred and fifty acres, by my father PETER DUNKAN dec'd and since surveyed by Mr. ROBERT CHAMBERLAINE and found to be but 134 acres. The said 150 acres of land being bought by my father PETER DUNKAN dec'd and given to me by his last will and testament the said land being bought of JAMES STEWART dec'd and now in the tenure of one the CHARLES DUNKAN. To have and to hold the said 150 acres of land, with all right, priveledges and incumbrances Inmunittees thereunto belonging, to him the said JOHN DUNKAN his heirs Executors, Admons or assigns forever in as large and ample a manner as is granted by Pattents in this Colony, yielding and paying at the Feast of St. Michaels the Archangel, the accustomed Quit rents, unto the rent gatherers, thereunto appointed. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seale this 2nd day of March Anno Dom. 1697. (signed) CHARLES DUNKAN. Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of: REBECCA HERTLEY, JOHN HEARTLY.
- Westmoreland Sct. At a court held for the said County the 30th Day of March 1698. CHARLES DUNKAN above named, acknowledged the above Instrument to be his proper act and deed and the land and premises, thereby conveyed to be the just right and Inheritance of JOHN DUNKAN in the said deed named, which together with the said Deed were ordered to be recorded. Teste JAMES WESTCOMB CWC. (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills, 2 March 1697, p.137-137a, Microfilm Library of Virginia. MAD: probably Deeds & Wills No.2, 1691-1699, which was an 1801 transcript by J. Watts.)

JOHN DUNKAN SELLS 100 ACRES TO BROTHER CHARLES DUNKAN 2 MARCH 1697

Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills, 2 March 1697 [1698], p.137a-138, Microfilm Library of Virginia. 2 March 1697 [1698]. JOHN DUNKAN SELLS 100 ACRES TO BROTHER CHARLES DUNKAN

2-137a/138: To all Christian People to whome these presents shall come, I JOHN DUNKAN of the County of Westmoreland send greetings in our Lord God everlasting. Now know ye that I the said JOHN DUNKAN, in and for and ever good causes and considerations ME THEREUNTO MOVING, have bargained, aliened and sold and doe by these presents, for me my heirs, bargain alien and sell, assigne, make over Eroffeoss and confirm unto my brother CHARLES DUNKAN, 100 acres of land, situated in the branches of Nomony in the sd. County of Westmoreland, and being part of the moiety or half of 200 acres of land which I the said JOHN DUNKAN did buy of my brother HENRY DUNKAN, being the moiety or half of 1387 acres of land formerly belonging to JOHN WILLSON dec'd and by him given to the said HENRY DUNKAN and ANNE HUTT (HULL), late wife of Mr. THOMAS WADDY. The said 200 acres of land being laid out by Mr. WILLIAM HORTON the 7th Day of November 1683 beginning at a corner marked red oake of the said 1387 acres and extending from the Red Oake So. 216 Poles to a red Oake being a corner tree of the dividing line between the said HENRY DUNKAN and THOMAS WADDY, then west 150 poles to another marked white oake thence parallel to the first course to a Branch finally E. parallel to the second course up the said branch to the first Red Oake. The abovesaid hundred acres of Land, lying at the Eastermost end of the 200 acres, now in the tenure of him the said JOHN DUNKAN with the plantation, houses and all appurtenances Thereunto belonging and bounded upon the land of the Honorable RICHARD LEE Esq. and upon the Land of HENRY WHORTON. To have and to hold the said hundred acres of Land with all rights, priveledges and Immunites thereunto belonging to him the said CHARLES DUNKAN his heirs and assigns forever in as large and ample manner as is granted by Pattent in the Colony of Virginia, yielding and paying at the feast day of St. Michael the Archangell,the accustomed quit rents, unto the quit rent gatherers there unto appointed. In witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale the 2nd day of March Anno Dom. 1697. (signed) JOHN DUNKAN. Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of: REBECCA HERTLY, JOHN HARTLY.
- Westmoreland Sct. At a court held for the said County the 30th Day of March 1698. JOHN DUNKAN above named acknowledged the above Instrument to be his proper act and deed, and the land and premises thereby conveyed to be the just right and inheritance of the above named CHARLES DUNKAN, which together with the said deed was ordered to be recorded. Teste JAMES WESTCOMB CWC. (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills, 2 March 1697, p.137a-138, Microfilm Library of Virginia. MAD: probably Deeds & Wills No.2, 1691-1699, which was an 1801 transcript by J. Watts.)

JOHN JENKINS SELLS LAND FROM RANDELL KIR'S PATENT TO JOHN DUNKAN 1699

Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills, 1691-1699, p.185-185a. JOHN JENKINS SELLS LAND FROM RANDELL KIRK'S PATENT TO JOHN DUNKAN 1699

2-185/185a: Know all men by these presents that I JOHN JENKINS and MARTHA my wife for a good and valuable consideration in hand already received, have bargained and sold unto JOHN DUNKAN his heirs Exor Admons or assigns forever, from us our heirs, Exors Admons or assigns forever, one parcel of land in the County of Westmoreland in the Forrest, between the two Rivers, Potomack and Rappahannock on the branches of Nomony being part of a Pattent of 1000 acres of Land granted to RANDELL KIRK, bearing date the 22nd of March 1665/6 and by the sd. RANDALL sold to ISAAC LUCAS and from LUCAS to NICHOLAS JENKINS and now becomes deeds to me the said JOHN JENKINS as son and heir to the aforesaid NICHOLAS JENKINS and further I the said JOHN JENKINS and MARTHA my wife doth warrant the said Land from us our heirs Exors, Admons and assigns forever unto JOHN DUNKAN his heirs Exors, Admons and assigns forever, further I JOHN JENKINS and MARTHA my wife doe bind ourselves to acknowledge this sale of land in court, when the said DUNKAN shall require the same, and for the true performance hereof we have sett our hand and seals this 14th day of March 1698/9. (Signed) JOHN JENKINS (seal), MARTHA JENKINS (seal). Teste JOHN GARDENER JUN, THOS. SANDERS.
- Westmoreland Sct. At a court held for the said County the 30th March 1699. JOHN JENKINS acknowledged the within sale of Land to JOHN DUNKAN to be his proper act and deed, and the Land and premises thereby mentioned to be conveyed, to be the just right and Inheritance of him the said JOHN DUNKAN his heirs and assigns forever and MARTHA JENKINS wife of the said JOHN JENKINS relinquished her right of Dower and these in and to the same. (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills, 1691-1699, p.185-185a. MAD: probably Deeds & Wills No.2, 1691-1699, which was an 1801 transcript by J. Watts.)

1701 to 1709

Westmoreland County, Virginia, Northern Neck Grants No.3, 18 Jan 1705, p.118, Reel 288, Library of Virginia.

HENRY DUNCAN GRANTED 197 ACRES LAND WESTMORELAND COUNTY 1705

3-118: Marquritte Lady Culpeper. Thomas Lord Fairfax and Catherine his wife Proprietors of the Northern neck of Virginia. To all to Whom this present Writing shall come send greetings in our Lord God Everlasting. Whereas HENRY DUNCAN of said County of Westmoreland hath set forth to our office that there is a certain quantity of surplus Lands contained within ye bounds of ye moiety or one half of a Dividend of Land Lying and being in ye Sd. County granted unto STEPHEN WARMAN seven hundred and fifty acres by Patent dated ye twenty seventh day of March one thousand six hundred and sixty three upon survey was found to contain one thousand three hundred and eighty seven acres and three fourths as by Survey under ye hand of WILLIAM HORTON surveyor. Dated ye fifth day of September one thousand six hundred eighty three. Appears which Granted land contained within ye bounds of ye said patent was by ye sd. WARMAN Sold and assigned unto Capt. AUGUSTINE HULL and JOHN WILSON and by ye said WILSON Ye Survivor given unto ye said HENRY DUNCAN and ANNE HULL equally to be divided between them which said land was divided by ye sd. HORTON ye sixth Day of September one thousand six hundred eighty three and there upon moving for a grant of ye sd. surplus lands contained in ye marsh aforesaid. Know Yee. Therefore that wee for and in consideration of ye sd. Composicon to us paid and ye annual rent hereafter reserved have given and granted and do by these presence give and grant unto ye said HENRY DUNCAN one hundred and ninty seven acres one Rood of Land being Surplus Lands found within ye moiety of ye above sd. patent and is boundeth as followeth. Viz. Beginning at a marked Spanish Oake Standing on ye South East side of the Easter most Branch that falls into COLL. ALLERTON Mill Dam opposite to ye plantation where ye old task (TASKER) formerly lived upon Coll. LEES land on ye Southern most side of ye road and extending from thence East one hundred and fourty poles to a marked Red Oake standing near a Valley. Thence South one hundred and ninety three poles. Dividing this land from ye land of Coll. RICHARD LEE Esq. to a dead Marsh Red Oake being ye end of a dividing line formerly run between ye sd. HENRY DUNCAN and Mr. THOMAS WADDY thence along ye sd. Line West One Hundred and sixty five poles to a small marked pohickory. Thence North one hundred and sixty four poles to ye mouth of a Branch thence up ye main branch North thirty nine degrees East to ye first station. Together with all rights Members and Appurtenances thereunto. Belonging Royall mines Excepted and ye full third part of all lead, copper, tin, coals and iron mines that shall be found thereon. To have and to hold the said one hundred ninety seven Acres one Rood of land. Together with all rights, Profits and benefits to ye same belonging or in any wise appertaining Excepted before Excepted to him ye sd. HENRY DUNCAN his heirs and assignes for ever. He ye said HENRY DUNCAN his heirs and assignes therefore Yielding and Paying to us our heirs or assignes or to ye certain attorney or attorneys of us ye sd. proprietors or ye certain attorney or attorneys of our heirs or assignes Proprietors of ye sd. Northern Neck yearly and every yaer on feast of St. Michaels ye Arch Angell ye fee rent of one shilling sterling money for every fifty acres of land hereby granted. Provided that if ye said HENRY DUNCAN his heirs or assignes shall not pay ye before reserved Annual rent so ye same or any part thereof shall be behind or unpaid for ye space of two whole years after ye same shall become. Due if lawfully Demanded that then it shall and may be lawfull for us our heirs or assignes Certain Attorneys or agents into ye above. Granted promises to reenter and hold ye same so as if this grant had never passed. Given of our office in Landcaster County within our said proprietory under our Seale. Witness our agent and attorney fully authorized thereto. Dated the eighteenth Day of Janey in ye fourth year of ye reign of our sovereign Lady Anne by ye grace of God of England, Scotland, France and Ireland Queen defender of ye faith and Deed. Anno Dom 1705. HENRY DUNCAN his deed for 197 acres one Rood of surplus Land in Westmoreland County. (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Northern Neck Grants No.3, 18 Jan 1705, p.118, Reel 288, Library of Virginia. Extract also from Charles Gordon 1983)

Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants No.3, 1703-1710, p.158, Reel 288.

JOHN DUNCAN SOLD 100 ACRES TO HENRY WHARTON AND ON HENRY'S DEATH HIS WIFE ELIZABETH ESCHEATS LAND, MARCH 1700

3-158: Marquritte Lady Culpeper. Thomas Lord Fairfax and Catherine his wife. Proprietors of ye Northern Neck of Virginia to whom this present writing shall come send greetings in our Lord everlasting. Whereas ELIZABETH WHARTON of ye County of Westmoreland did on ye ninth day of March 1700 set forth to our offices that her late husband HENRY WHARTON dyed seized of 100 acres of land in ye sd. County being part of ye moiety of one thousand three hundred and eighty seven acres of land mostly belonging to JOHN WILSON who gave ye same by will to HENRY DUNCAN of ye sd. County and of JOHN DUNCAN sold and make over to ye said HENRY WHARTON by deed under his hand and seale dated the 12th day of March 1693/4 and ye said HENRY WHARTON dying without heir or disposing thereof by will ye said land to us ye said proprietor and ye sd. ELIZABETH WHARTON being in possession of ye same having moved to _____ preferred to ye said escheat a certificate according to ye rules of ye office thereupon agreed to make ye publick which being returned with endorsement under ye hand of JAMES WESTCOMB clerk of ye said County ye that ye same was made publick too court days successfully and ye six months being expired and appearing to dispute ye title to ye said escheat. Know yee therefore that we for and in consideration of composicon to us paid ye annuall rent hereafter reserved have given and granted and do by these will give grant unto ye said ELIZABETH WHARTON all ye right and title of ye said parcel of land to us belong or appertaining by virtue of ye said echeat ye said land being bounded as followeth. Viz. Beginning at a corner marked red oake standing in ye dividing line between HENRY DUNKIN and THOMAS WADDY being thence West seventy five poles to another marked tree then North two hundred and sixteen poles to a Branch then East up ye said Branch seventy five poles then South to ye first mentioned Oake. Together with all rights, members and appertainances thereunto belonging royall mines excepted and full third part of all lead, copper, tinn, coals and Iron mines that shall be found thereon. To have and to hold ye said ONE HUNDRED ACRES on land together with all rights profits, benefits ye same belonging or many wise appertaining except before excepted where ye said ELIZABETH WHARTON her heirs and assignes forever the ye sd. ELIZABETH WHARTON her heirs and assignes therefore yielding paying to us our heirs or assignes or to any certain attorney or attorneys of the ye said proprietor or to ye certain attorney or attorneys of our heirs or assignes proprietors of ye said Northern Neck in yearly and every year on ye feast of St. Michaell ye arch angell ye fee rent of one shilling sterling money for every fifty acres of land hereby granted. Provided that ye said ELIZABETH WHARTON her heirs or assignes shall not pay ye before reserved annuall rent so ye same or any part thereof shall be behind or unpaid by ye space of two whole years after ye same shall become due if lawfully demanded that then it shall and may be lawfull for us our heirs or assignes certain attorneys agents into ye above granted premises to reenter and hold ye same so as if this grant had _____ given at our office in Lancaster County within our sd. proprietory under our hand. Witness our agent and attorney fully authorized thereto. Dated ye eleventh day of March in ye sixth year of ye reign of our sovereign Lady Anne by ye grace of God of England, Scotland, France and Ireland Queen Defender of ye faith Anno Dom 1700. ELIZABETH WHARTON her escheat deed for 100 acres of land in Westmoreland County. (SOURCE: Virginia Northern Neck Grants No.3, 1703-1710, p.158, Reel 288. MAD: right margin on page image very faint)
- NOTE by Ronald Cornwell 9/2011: It appears this ELIZABETH WHARTON whose husband was HENRY WHARTON is the daughter of JOHN DUNCAN. After HENRY WHARTON'S death ELIZABETH very likely remarried but a second marriage hasn't been determined to date. This HENRY WHARTON is probably the HENRY WHARTON who appears in the Estate Record of THOMAS HAUKINS of Poppler Island filed 30 March 1656. HENRY WHARTON is listed in the Estate Record as having one and a half years to serve. Before going to Poppler Island, THOMAS HAWKINS owned land adjoining PETER DUNKAN and close to where HENRY and JOHN DUNKAN later Owned Land. It appears that HENRY WHARTON is considerably older than his wife ELIZABETH.

Virginia Northern Neck Grants No.3, 1703-1710, p.239, Reel 288.

HENRY DUNCAN'S LAND ADJOINS 390 ACRE GRANT TO JOHN GARNER 1707

3-239: Marguritte Lady Culpeper Thomas Lord Fairfax and Catherine his wife proprietors of the Northern Neck of Virginia. To all to whom this present writing shall come send greetings in our Lord God everlasting.

Whereas JOHN GARNER of sd. County of Westmoreland upon his suggestion of a certain quantity of land belonging in ye sd. County which is not yet granted. Did on ye 14TH DAY OF JULY obtain a warrant from our office for laying out ye same and having now returned a survey thereof under the hand of THOMAS THOMPSON surveyor. Yee therefore that we for and in consideration of ye composicon to us paid and ye annuall rent hereafter reserved. Have granted made over and confirmed and by these presents do grant make over and confirm unto the sd. JOHN GARNER THREE HUNDRED AND NINETY ACRES of land situated lying and being in ye forrest of Yeocomoco and lower Machoticque in ye County of Westmoreland aforesd. and bounded according to ye said survey as followeth. Viz. Beginning at ye South Easter most corner of TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED ACRES of land belonging to ye Honerable RICHARD LEE ESQ. on North side of a branch falling into ye head of Nominy River and extending from thence along ye lines of FIVE HUNDRED ACRES or more belonging to ye said RICHARD LEE Est South East eighty poles to a small red oak sapling thence South by East one hundred and twenty poles still continuing round ye sd. FIVE HUNDRED ACRES of land South five degrees East eighty eight poles and from thence West South West three hundred poles to a marked pohickory on a ridge thence North North East two hundred and twenty poles thence North forty four degrees West two hundred and sixty four poles and from thence leaving ye land of ye said LEE South fifty three and a half degrees West one hundred and fifty six poles to ye land of HENRY DUNCAN thence East along ye line of DUNCAN two hundred and fourteen poles to ye said DUNCAN'S CORNER thence South along ye said DUNCAN'S head line three hundred and fifty poles to ye land of MR. VINCENT COX dec'd which corner is in ye head line of MR. THOMAS WADDY and from thence North seventy eight degrees East two hundred and fourty three poles Exor. Near East one hundred poles by ye land of JOHN WILLIAMS thence South twenty degrees East twenty poles Exor. Near ye land of ROBERT SELF thence North fifty degrees East one hundred poles to ye land of JOHN WILLIAMS thence South twenty degrees East twenty poles to ye land of THOMAS MARTIN thence North East along MARTIN'S line one hundred and fourty poles to ye line of WM THOMAS thence North west along THOMAS'S line three hundred and two poles to ye aforesd: TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED ACRES of land belonging to ye sd. RICHARD LEE thence South South West thirty poles to ye place begun at. Together with all rights, members and appurtenances thereunto belonging Royall Mines excepted and ye full third part of all lead, copper, tinn, coals and iron mines that shall be found thereon. To have and to hold the sd. THREE HUNDRED AND NINETY ACRES of land. Together with all rights, profits and benefits to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining except before excepted. To him ye sd. JOHN GARNER his heirs and assigns therefore yielding and paying to us our heirs assignes or to ye certain attorney or attorneys of us ye sd. proprietors or to ye certain attorney or attorneys of our heirs and assigns proprietors of ye sd. Northern Neck yearly and every year on ye feast of St. Michaels Arch Angell ye fee rent of one shilling sterling money for every fifty acres of land hereby granted. Provided that if ye sd. JOHN GARNER his heirs and assignes shall not pay ye before reserved annuall rent so that ye same or any part there of shall be behind or unpaid by ye space of two whole years after ye same shall become due if lawfully demanded that then it shall and may be lawfull for us our heirs and assignes certain attorney or agents into ye above granted promises to ROBERT and hold ye same so as if this grant had never given at our office in Lancaster County within our sd. proprietory under our seale. Witness our agent and attorney fully authorized and thereto dated the TENTH DAY OF JANUARY in ye eighth year of ye reign of our soverneign Lady Anne by and Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland Queen Defender of ye faith and anno. Dom: 1709. JOHN GARNER his deed for 390 acres of land in Westmoreland County. (SOURCE: Virginia Northern Neck Grants No.3, 1703-1710, p.239, Reel 288.)

Deeds and wills, Vols. 3-4 1701-1709 (FHL film 34,269)

JOHN DUNKAN SELS 50 ACRES TO MICHAEL GILBERT 28 JANUARY 1701

Westmoreland Co. VA Wills and Deeds (from microfilm, Library of Virginia, text from Ronald Cornwell 9/2011 with permission to share)
Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #3, p.38, 1701-1707, Reel 3, Library of Virginia. JOHN DUNKAN SELLS 50 ACRES TO MICHAEL GILBERT

3-38: Know by all men by these presents that I JOHN DUNKAN of the parish of Cople of the County of Westmoreland for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand five hundred pounds of tobacco to me in hand paid, have granted, bargained, sold, remised, released and confirmed and by these presents doe grant, bargain, sell, remise, release and confirm unto MICHAEL GILBERT of the parish and County aforesaid his heirs and assigns all that piece or parcel of land containing fifty acres bee the same more or less now in the possession of the said JOHN DUNKAN and is part of two hundred and fifty acres by me purchased of WILLIAM LINTON and bounded with a branch issueing out of a swamp at the head of Yeocomico River the land of the said MICHAEL GILBERT and the land of SAMUEL RUST to have and to hold the said piece or parcel of land hereby bargained and sold with its appurtenances unto the said MICHAEL GILBERT his heires and signs forever and I the said JOHN DUNKAN and my hiers the said piece or parcel of land hereby granted to the said MICHAEL GILBERT his hiers and assigns against the claime or claimes of any person or persons whatsoever shall and will warrant, acquit and forever defend by these presents. In witness whereof I the said JOHN DUNKAN have hereunto sett my hand and seale this 28th day of January 1701. (Signed) JOHN DUNKAN. Sealed and delivered in the presence of: RICHARD TEDWELL, SIMON ROBINS
- Westmoreland. At a court held for the sd. County of Westmoreland the 28th day of Jan 1701. JOHN DUNKAN within subscriber acknowledged the within conveyance to be his proper act and deed and the lands and premises thereby mentioned to be conveyed to MICHAEL GILBERT his heirs and assigns forever and ELIZABETH wife of the said JOHN DUNKAN personally appeared and relinquished her right and one third at the common law in and to the same. (Signed) JA WESTCOMB clerk. Recorded 2nd Dec Janry 1701. EUNDM CHEURM (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #3, p.38, 1701-1707, Reel 3, Library of Virginia. MAD: Vol.3, 1701-1707, was an 1852 transcript according to John F. Dorman)

JOHN DUNKAN SELLS LAND TO ROBERT PHILLIPS 25 APRIL 1705

Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #3, p.315-317, 1701-1707, Reel 3, Library of Virginia. JOHN DUNKAN SELLS LAND TO ROBERT PHILLIPS

3-315/317: This indenture made this 31st day of January in the third year of the reign of our Sovereign Lady Ann by the grace of the God queen of England, to and in the year of our Lord God 1721. Between JOHN DUNKAN of the parish of Cople in the County of Westmoreland of the one part and ROBERT PHILLIPS of the other part. Witnesseth that the said JOHN DUNKAN for and in consideration of the sum of five thousand five hundred pounds of good tobacco and cash to him in hand paid and secured to be paid at or before the ensealing and delivery of these (the receipts whereof he doth hereby acknowledged thereof by these presents doth acquit and discharge the sd. ROBERT PHILLIPS) presents by the said ROBERT PHILLIPS his Exors and assigns. Hath given, grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff and confirm unto the said ROBERT PHILLIPS his heirs and assigns forever all that plantation and tract of land containing by estimation two hundred and fifty acres which said land was lately made over to the aforesaid JOHN DUNKAN by one WILLIAM LYNTON. Excepting one parcel of land which was lately sold out of the aforesaid two hundred and fifty acres of land unto one MICHAEL GILBERT by the said DUNKAN, the said two hundred and fifty acres of land being bounded by the land of MR. VINCENT COX and the land of WILLIAM SMYTH and the land of SAMUEL RUST and the land of the aforesaid GILBERT and the land of WILLIAM GARLAND with all the rights, members and appurtenances together with all houses, edifices, buildings, orchards, gardens, woods, underwoods, profits, hereditaments and appurtenances what going to said plantation, land and premises or any part or parcel thereof belonging except as before which plantation land and premises and every of their rights, members and appurtenances before, in and by these presents mentioned or intended to be granted, are situate, lying and being in the parish and County aforesaid and in the tenure and occupation of the aforesaid JOHN DUNKAN and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders of all and singular the before mentioned premises and all rent and rents reserved upon any grant or grants, demise or demises made of the premises or of any part or parcel thereof excepted as before excepted and also at the estate, right, title, interest, use, possession, property claim and demands whatsoever of him the said JOHN DUNKAN of, in and to the same. To have and to hold the aforesaid plantation, land and premises hereby granted, bargained and sold or mentioned or intended to be hereby bargained and sold with their and every of their rights, members and appurtenances whatsoever except as before excepted unto the said ROBERT PHILLIPS his heirs and designs to the only proper use and behoof of the said ROBERT PHILLIPS his heirs and assigns forever and the said JNO. DUNKAN for himself and his heirs the plantation, land and all and singular other the premises before granted, bargained and sold with the appurtenances unto the said ROBERT PHILLIPS and his heirs to the only proper use and behoof of the said ROBERT PHILLIPS his heirs and assigns forever against him the said JOHN DUNKAN and his heirs and all other person and persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend and the said JOHN DUNKAN for himself his heirs, Exors and Admrs. doth covenant, promise grant and agree to and with the said ROBERT PHILLIPS his heirs and assigns and every of them by these presents in manner and from following that is to say that the said JOHN DUNKAN at the time of ensealing and delivery of these presents hath full power, good right and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell and convey all and singular the before hereby granted or mentioned to be granted premises with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said ROBERT PHILLIPS his heirs and assigns in manner and form aforesaid and that he the said ROBERT PHILLIPS his heirs and assigns and every of them shall and may by force and virtue of these presents at all times hereafter lawfully peaceably and quietly have hold, use, occupy and possess the said plantation , land and all and singular the before granted premises with their and every of their rights, members and appurtenances and have, receive and take the rents, issues and profits thereof to his and their own proper use and behoof foreing without any lawfull let, suit, trouble, denial, interruption, eviction or disturbance of the said JOHN DUNKAN his heirs or assigns or from any other person or persons whatsoever and that free and clear and freely and clearly exonerated and discharged or otherwise from him will and efficiently saved and kept harmless by the said JOHN DUNKAN his heirs and assigns of and from all manner of former and other gifts, grants, bargains, sale, leases, mortgages, ventures, dowers and title of dower, rents and acreages of rent and of and from all and singular other titles incumbrances and demands whatsoever had, made, committed or done by the said JOHN DUNKAN or his assigns or by any other person or persons whatsoever except as before excepted and also the rents and services which from henceforth from time to time shall grow due and payable to the chief Lord or Lords of the fee or fees of the premises excepted and foreprized and further the said JOHN DUNKAN for himself his heirs Exors and Admin. Doth covenant, promise and agree to and with the said ROBERT PHILLIPS his heirs and assigns that he the said JOHN DUNKAN his heirs and shall and will at the reasonable request and at the proper cost and charge of the aforesaid ROBERT PHILLIPS his heirs or assigns, make, do execute and perform all and every such further lawful and reasonable act and acts, thing and things, devise and devises assurance and conveyance in the law whatsoever for the further better and more perfect assuring and conveying of all and singular the before hereby granted or mentioned to be granted premises with their and every of their rights, members and appurtenances unto the said ROBERT PHILLIPS his heirs and assigns by any ways and means whatsoever as by the said ROBERT PHILLIPS his heirs and or by his or their counsel learned in the law shall be reasonably devised, advised or required. In witness whereof the parties above named have interchangeably set their hand and seals the day and year first before mentioned. (Signed) JOHN DUNKAN. Sealed and delivered in the presence of: GEORGE ESKRIDGE, GEORGE GARLAND
- Westmoreland. At a court held for the said County the 25th day of April 1705. JOHN DUNKAN acknowledged the within deed to ROBERT PHILLIPS to be his proper act and deed and the lands and premises there by mentioned to be sold to the said ROBERT PHILLIPS to be the just right and inheritance of him the said ROBERT PHILLIPS his heirs and assigns forever. And ELIZABETH his wife of the said JNO. DUNKAN relinguished her right of domi and third at the common law in and to the same. Test: JA:WESTCOMB Clerk Com. P'D. Recorded quinto die May 1705. Pr EUNDIM CLERIUM (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #3, p.315-317, 1701-1707, Reel 3, Library of Virginia. MAD: Vol.3, 1701-1707, was an 1852 transcript according to John F. Dorman)

THOMAS KIRTLEY DISCHARGES DEBTS OF JOHN HARTLEY 3 MAY 1706

Westmoreland Co. VA Deed&Will Books Deeds and wills, Vols. 3-4 1701-1709 (FHL film 34,269)

D&W 3-422: "Know all men by these presents that I Thomas Kirtley of the County of St. Maries in the Province of Maryland, planter do discharge and acquitt John Hartley of the County of Westmorld in Virga from all debts dues and demands whatsoever and from all suites or causes of suits whatsoever more especially from a suit brought in my name in the County Court of the County of Westmorl'd abovesd. against the above said John Hartley for detaining three children Viz. Wm. Kirtley, Rebecca Kirtley and George Kirtley by Daniel McCauly from the beginning of the world to this day. As witness my hand and seal this first day of April Anno. Dom. 1706. /s/ Thomas Kirtley, Teste. Abram Brucebanks, Edwart Watts. Rec. 3 May 1706. (FHL film 34,269)

HENRY DUNKAN RELEASE 100 ACRES TO JOHN JENKINS 1708

Westmoreland Co. VA Wills and Deeds (from microfilm, Library of Virginia, text from Ronald Cornwell 9/2011 with permission to share)
Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #4, p.110-111, 1707-1709, Reel 3, Library of Virginia. HENRY DUNKAN RELEASES 100 ACRES TO JOHN JENKINS 1708

4-110/111: To all Christian people to whom these presents come greeting. Know ye that HENRY DUNKAN of the parish of Cople in the County of Westmoreland for and in consideration of the sum of eight hundred pounds of good tobacco and cash to me in hand paid and secured to be paid by JNO. JENKINS of the parish and County aforesaid hath remised, released and forever quit claimed and by these presents for himself and his heirs doth fully, clearly and absolutely remised, release and forever quit claimed unto the aforesaid JOHN JENKINS in his full and peaceable possession and to his heirs and assigns forever, all such right, estate, title, interest and demand whatsoever as he the said HENRY DUNKAN now hath or ought to have of in or to all that ONE HUNDRED ACRES of land being part of TWO HUNDRED ACRES of land formerly granted by the said HENRY DUNKAN to JOHN DUNKAN and by JOHN DUNCAN sold and assigned to the said JOHN JENKINS as by the said record of the County of Westmoreland may more fully and at large appear being where the said JOHN JENKINS is now seated and next adjoining to the land of commonly called known and by the name of WADDY'S LAND, by any ways or means whatsoever. To have and to hold all the aforesaid ONE HUNDRED ACRES of land with every of its rights members and appurtenances unto the said JOHN JENKINS his heirs assigned to the only proper use and behoof of the said JOHN JENKINS his heirs and assigns forever so that neither he HENRY DUNKAN nor his heirs nor any member other persons for him or them or in his or their name or in the name right strad of any of them shall or will by any way or means hereafter claim challenge or demand any estate right title or interest of in or to the ONE HUNDRED ACRES of land and premises with every of the appurtenances to the said JOHN JENKINS his heirs and assigns to his and their proper use and uses in manner and form aforesaid against their heirs and assigns and every of them shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents. In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal this twenty sixth day of April 1708. (Signed) HENRY DUNKAN. Signed and sealed and delivered in the presence of: JOHN GERRARD, WM DAVIES.
- Westmoreland. At a Court held for the said County the 29th day of April 1708. HENRY DUNKAN, the within subscriber acknowledged the within deed of release and confirmation of lands from him to JNO. JENKINS to be his proper act and deed and the lands and primeses thereby mentioned to be remised and released from him to the said JOHN JENKINS to be and enure for to him the said JOHN JENKINS and his heirs and assigns forever according to the purport and true meaning of the said deed. Test JA. WESTCOMB Cler. Com. Rc'd. Recorded 2nd die May 1708. EUND'M CLERE (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #4, p.110-111, 1707-1709, Reel 3, Library of Virginia.)

HENRY DUNKAN SELLS 100 ACRES TO CHARLES DUNKAN 1708

Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #4, p.111-114, 1707-1709, Reel 3, Library of Virginia. HENRY DUNKAN SELLS 100 ACRES TO CHARLES DUNKAN 1708

4-111/114: This indenture made this twenty seventh day of Aprill in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and eight. Between HENRY DUNKAN, planter of the County of Westmoreland of the one part and CHARLES DUNKAN planter of the same County of the other part. Witnesseth that the said DUNKAN of the County aforesaid for and in consideration of the sum of six thousand pounds of tobacco paid by the said CHARLES DUNKAN to him the said HENRY DUNKAN at and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents acknowledge and thereof doth clearly acquire Exonerate and discharge him the said CHARLES DUNKAN his heirs, Executors and Admr. forever hath given, granted, aliened, bargained, sold, enseossed and confirmed and by these presents doth fully, clearly and absolutely give, grant, bargain, sell alien, enseoss and confirm unto the said CHARLES DUNKAN his heirs and assigns forever all his right, title and interest of and to a certain tract and parcel of ONE HUNDRED ACRES of land be the same more or less situated, lying and being in Westmoreland County nigh to Nominy upon the branches of HERRING CREEK and being part of a tract of land of seven hundred and fifty acres granted to AUGUSTINE HULL and JOHN WILSON being formerly granted to STEPHEN MARMAN by patent dated the 27th day of March 1663 and by the said STEPHEN MARMAN assigned to the said AUGUSTINE HULL he the said HULL having assigned the moiety or half part unto the said JOHN WILSON and by the said WILSON given to the above said HENRY DUNKAN the said ONE HUNDRED ACRES of land being the same more or less being bounded by the said HENRY and the said CHARLES DUNKAN as followeth (Vizt) Beginning at a marked hickory a corner tree of HENRY WHARTON'S decd. Standing in the line that divides the land of THOMAS WADDY and HENRY DUNKAN from the said hickory West along the said line to a maple tree standing by the run side at the mouth of the stoney branch. From thence North East or thereabouts up the said branch to a small red oak from thence South East or thereabouts to another small red oak standing near the line of the aforesaid HENRY WHARTON from thence along the said WHARTON'S line to the first beginning being sold to the said CHARLES DUNKAN by the said HENRY DUNKAN and laid out by the said HENRY DUNKAN and the said CHARLES DUNKAN for a HUNDRED ACRES of land, more or less, with all and singular it's rights, members and Appurtenances together with all wood, profits and commodities whatsoever to have and to hold the said ONE HUNDRED ACRES of land to the same more or less hereby granted, bargained and sold or mentioned or inherited to be herein or hereby granted, bargained and sold with all the and every of the rights, members and appurtenances unto the said CHARLES DUNKAN his heirs and assigns forever and the said HENRY DUNKAN for himself his heirs Executors and Administrators the said tract of ONE HUNDRED ACRES of land be the same more or less before granted, bargained and sold with the appurtenances and premises unto the said CHARLES DUNKAN his heirs and assigns forever shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents from the claim or claims of any manner of person or persons whatsoever and that the tract of ONE HUNDRED ACRES of land be the same more or less and all the premises are freely and clearly acquitted Exonerated and discharged of and for all and all manner of other and former gifts, grants, bargains, sailes, leases, mortgages, Joyntures, Dimis, recognizances, Judgments, and Executions and of and from all and singular other titles and charges, demands and incumbrances whatsoever and further the said HENRY DUNKAN doth by these presences covenant and promise for himself his heirs, Executors and Admr. that he the said CHARLES DUNKAN his heirs and admr. and assigns and every of them shall and may by force and virtue of these presence from time to time and all times forever hereafter, lawfully, peaceably and quietly have hold use occupie injoy and possess the said tract and parcel of land with all and every and singular the granted premises with all and every of these rights, members and appurtenances to his own proper use and behoof forever without any lawful let, suit, humble or disturbances of him the said HENRY DUNKAN his heirs assigns or any other person or persons whatsoever and further that the said HENRY DUNKAN his heirs, Executors and Admr. shall and will from time to time and at all times hereafter at the reasonable request of and at the cost and chargesof him the said CHARLES DUNKAN his hiers, Executors Admr. and assigns make do suffer, levy, Execute and acknowledge or procure or cause to be made, done suffered, levied, Executed and acknowledged all and every such further and other reasonable and lawful grants and conviences and assurances in the law whatsoever for the further, better and more perfect granting, passing, conveying and assuring of the said tract and parcel of land, the premises with the appurtenances unto the said CHARLES DUNKAN his heirs or assigns or by his or their counsel learned in the law shall be advised, devised and required. In witness whereof I have sett my hand and seal to this indenture the day and year above written. (Signed) HENRY DUNKAN (seal) Signed, Sealed and delivered in the presence JOHN HARTLEY, THO:WALKER, RO:SMITH
- Westmoreland. S.S. At a court held for the said County the 29th day of April 1708. HENRY DUNKAN the within subscriber acknowledged the within conveyance of land from him to CHARLES DUNKAN to be his proper act and deed and the lands and premises thereby mentioned to be conveyed to the said CHARLES DUNKAN to be the just right and inheritance of him the said CHARLES DUNKAN his heirs and assigns forever. And DORATHY DUNKAN wife of the said HENRY relinquished her right of dower in and to the same. Test JA:WESTCOMB Cler. Com. Red. Recorded 2nd die May 1708.
- Memo. That the seventh day of April Anno Domini 1708 peaceable and quiet possession and seizing of the said messuage and tract of land and other premises in this deed contained was delivered by the said within named HENRY DUNKAN to the within named CHARLES DUNKAN according to the form and effect of the deed in the presence of us whose names and hereunto subscribed.

JOHN HARTLEY, REBECCA MALLARD, ROBERT SMITH

- Westmoreland County. The above written endorsement of living and seizing was entered on the records of Westmoreland County the second day of May 1708. JA:WESTCOMB clerk (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #4, p.111-114, 1707-1709, Reel 3, Library of Virginia.)

HENRY AND CHARLES DUNKAN SELL 100 ACRES TO ROBERT SMITH 1708

Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #4, p.125-127, 1707-1709, Reel 3, Library of Virginia. HENRY AND CHARLES DUNKAN SELL 100 ACRES TO ROBERT SMITH 1708

4-125/127: This Indenture made this twenty sixth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eight. Between CHARLES DUNKAN and HENRY DUNKAN both of the parish of Cople and County of Westmoreland of the one part and ROBERT SMITH of the same place of the other part. Witnesseth that the said CHARLES DUNKAN and HENRY DUNKAN for and in consideration of the sum of six thousand pounds of tobacco to them in hand paid and secured to be paid by the above said ROBERT SMITH at and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof and of every part and parcel thereof they the said CHARLES and HENRY do hereby acknowledge and there from do acquit, and discharge ye said ROBERT SMITH his heirs, Exors. And Admr. by these presents Hath given, granted, aliened, bargained, sold, enseossed and confirmed and by these presents doth fully, clearly and absolutely give, grant, alien, bargain, sell, enseoss and confirm unto the said ROBERT SMITH his heirs and assigns forever all that message, tenement and tract of land containing ONE HUNDRED ACRES of land, being the half of TWO HUNDRED ACRES lately granted to the above said HENRY DUNKAN by the proprietors of the Northern Neck. It being the easternmost part of the said TWO HUNDRED ACRES with all its rights, members and appurtenances together with all houses, buildings, Orchards, Gardens, Lands, tenements, pastures, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever to the said message or knew belongings or in any wise appertaining all which said message lands and premises are situated, lying and being within the parish of Cople and County of Westmoreland and now in the tenure or occupation of the above said CHARLES DUNKAN and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders of all and singular the before mentioned premises and also all the estate right, title, interest, use, possession, property, claim and demand whatsoever of them the said CHARLES DUNKAN and HENRY DUNKAN of, in or to the same and all deeds and workings touching or concerning the premises or any part or parcel thereof. To have and to hold the said HUNDRED ACRES of land and all and singular other the premises hereby granted, bargained and sold or mentioned or intended to be hereby bargained and sold with their and every of their appurtenances, rights and members whatsoever unto the said ROBERT SMITH his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of the said ROBERT SMITH his heirs and assigns forever and the said CHARLES DUNKAN and HENRY DUNKAN for themselves and their heirs the aforesaid ONE HUNDRED ACRES of land and all and singular other the premises before granted, bargained and sold with the appurtenances unto the said ROBERT SMITH and his heirs to the only proper use and behoof of the said ROBERT SMITH his heirs and assigns forever against them the said CHARLES and HENRY and all other person or persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents and the CHARLES DUNKAN and HENRY DUNKAN for themselves and their heirs Exors and Admr. doth covenant, promise, grant and agree to and with the said ROBERT SMITH his heirs and assigns that they the said CHARLES DUNKAN and HENRY DUNKAN their heirs, Exors and Admr. or any other person or persons claiming by, from or under them or any of them shall and will at all times hereafter at and upon the reasonable request and at the proper cost and charges in the law of the said ROBERT SMITH his heirs and assigns, make, do, perform, acknowledge, levy, execute and suffer or causes to be made, done, performed, acknowledged, levied, executed and suffered all and every such further act and acts thing and things, devise and devises assurance and conveyance in the Law Whatsoever for the further, better and more perfect assuring and conveying of all and singular the before hereby granted or mentioned to be granted, promises with and every of their rights, members and appurtenances unto the said ROBERT SMITH his heirs and assigns as by his or their council learned in the law shall be reasonably devised advised or required. In witness whereof the parties to these presents have interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. (Signed) CHA:DUNKAN (sealed), HEN:DUNKAN (sealed). Signed, Sealed and delivered in the presence of: JOHN HARTLEY, THOS. WALKER
- Westmoreland. At a court held for the said County the 29th day of April 1708. CHARLES DUNKAN and HENRY DUNKAN the within subscribers acknowledged the within conveyance of land to ROBERT SMITH to be their proper act and deed and the lands and premises thereby mentioned to be conveyed to the sd. ROBERT SMITH to be the just right and inheritance of him the said ROBERT SMITH his heirs and assigns forever and FRANCES DUNKAN the wife of the said CHARLES and DOROTHY DUNKAN the wife of the said HENRY voluntarily relinquished their right of dower and thirds at the common Law in and to the same. Test JA:WESTBROOK cle. Rcd. Recorded sexdo die May 1708.
- Memorandam that this 27th day of April Anno Dom:1708 peaceable and quiet possession and seizing of the said messuage and lands and other the premises in this deed contained was delivered by the within named CHARLES DUNKAN and HENRY DUNKAN to the within named ROBERT SMITH according to the form and effect of this deed in the presence of us whose name are hereunto subscribed. (Signed) JOHN HARTLEY, REBECCA MALLARD.
- Westmoreland. The above written endorsement of livery and seizent was entered on the record of Westmoreland County under the within written conveyance the second day of May 1708. JA:WESTCOMB clerk (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #4, p.125-127, 1707-1709, Reel 3, Library of Virginia.)

Westmoreland Co. VA Deeds & Wills

DENNIS CORNHILL LATE OF WESTMORELAND CO. BUT NOW OF STAFFORD CO. VA SOLD 197 ACRES IN COPLE PARISH TO JOHN CRALLE OF NORTHUMBERLAND.

D&W 5-21: 20 Nov. 1711, Dennis Cornhill late of Westmoreland Co. but now of Stafford Co. VA, to John Cralle of Northumberland, 197 acres in Yocomocoe Forrest in Copple Parish, corner George Harrison. Wit. G. Eskridge, Henry Netherton, Patrick Spence. Release for £60 sterling. (FHL film 34,261)

1710 to 1719

===Virginia Northern Neck Grants No.4, 1710-1712, p.87, Reel 289.===

HENRY DUNCAN DEC'D HAS LAND ADJACENT THOMAS SORRELL 1712

4-87: The Right Honourable Lady Fairfax Baroness Donager of Cameron in Scotland the only daughter and heir of Thomas late Lord and Margurille late Culpeper dec'd. And sole and only proprietor of Northern Neck of Virginia everlasting. Whereas THOMAS SORRELL of the County of Westmoreland hath go forth to my office and there is surplus land contained within the bounds of ONE HUNDRED ACRES two roads and thirty seven perches of land being part of a patent for SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND granted to MR. JAMES HAWLEY dec'd by patten dated the 26TH DAY OF JUNE 1666. And the sd. THOMAS SORRELL having presented a survey of ONE HUNDRED ACRES two roads and thirty seven perches of land under the hand of THOMAS THOMPSON surveyor. Whereby it appears there is contained within ye bounds of ye sd. ONE HUNDRED ACRES two roads and thirty seven perches of land TWENTY ONE ACRES SURPLUS LAND he ye said THOMAS SORRELL having moved from my deed to comprehend to me paid for ye sd. TWENTY ONE ACRES OF SURPLUS LAND and of annuall rent herefor reserved out of ye whole. Have given granted and do by these presents give and grant unto ye sd. THOMAS SORRELL ye sd. ONE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE ACRES two roads and thirty seven perches of land situated lying and being at ye head of Nominy by some called ye Herring Creek in ye County of Westmoreland and bounded according to ye said survey as followeth. Viz. Beginning at a marked oak standing on ye North side of COLL. WILLOUGHBY ALLERTON mill pond and in line of THOMAS HAWKINS and extending along his line North East one hundred and eight perches to a merked white oak standing on a point thence South fifty seven degrees and an half East one hundred and thirty six perches South East fity eight poles to a marked pohickory standing on ye North West side of a swamp dividing this land from ye land of HENRY DUNKAN dec'd thence down ye said branch ye sd. courses and meanders thereof South sixty five degrees West ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY SEVEN ACRES to ye mouth thereof thence down ye main swamp and Mill Pond is North one degree then one hundred and fourty seven perches to ye place where it to a beginning. Together all rights members and appurtenances thereunto belonging royall mine excepted a full third part of all lead, copper, tinn, coal and iron mines ye shall be found thereon. To have and to hold the sd. ONE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE ACRES two Roads and thirty pearches of land together with all rights, profits and benefits to ye same belonging or in said appertaining except before excepted to him ye sd. THOMAS SORRELL his heirs and assigns he ye sd. THOMAS SORRELL his heirs and assigns therefore yielding and paying. To me my heirs assigns or to the certain attorney or attorneys of me ye sd. proprietor. Or to ye certain attorney or attorneys of my heirs and assigns proprietors of ye sd. Northern Neck yearly and even on ye feast of ye sd. St. Michaell and Arch Angell ye fee rent of one shilling sterling for every fifty acres of land hereby granted. Provided ye sd. THOMAS SORRELL his heirs and assigns and not pay ye before reserved annuall rent to ye sd. same or any part thereof paid or unpaid by the space of two whole years after ye same shall become deed of sale. Demanded ye then and shall and may be lawfull for me my heirs and assigns certain attorneys or agents into ye above granted premises to reenter and hold ye same so as if the grant had never been given by my office in Lancaster County within my sd. proprietors. Under my seal and witness my agent and attorney fully authorized thereto dated the TWENTY SIXTH DAY OF MAY in ye eleventh year of the reign of our sovereign Lady Anne of Great Britian, France, and Ireland Queen Defender of ye faith Anno Dom. 1712. Mr. Thomas Sorrell his deed for 121 Acres 2 roods 37 perches of land in Westmoreland County. (SOURCE: Virginia Northern Neck Grants No.4, 1710-1712, p.87, Reel 289.)

Northern Neck Grant 5, 1713-1719, p.127, Reel 289.

CHARLES DUNKAN'S LAND ADJOINS EDWARD PORTERS 70 ACRES

5-127: The Rt. Honerable Catherine Lady Fairfax sole proprietor of the Northern Neck of Virginia. To all to whom this present writing shall come. Send greetings in our Ld. God everlasting. Whereas EDWARD PORTER of the County of Westmoreland hath set forth to the proprietors office that THEODORUS LEWIS of the sd. County died seized of seventy acres of land in the County aforesaid not leaving any heirs nor making any disposed of the same in his life time which therefore Escheats to the proprietor of the Northern Neck of Virginia. The sd. land was first granted to GEO. BROWN of Westmoreland County by patent bearing date the seventh of November one thousand six hundred ninety four, and by the sd. BROWN sold to THEODORUS LEWIS has by a deed of sale (in the county records bearing the date November the twenty second one thousand six hundred ninety four) will appear and the aforesd EDWARD PORTER having published a Certr Cicate and fully complied with the rules of the office usual in such cases, and having also returned a survey thereof under the hand of one of our survey. Know yee therefore that I for and in consideration of the composition to me paid and the annual rent herefore reserved have granted made over and confirmed and doe by these presents grant made over and confirmed unto the sd. EDWARD PORTER SEVENTY ACRES OF LAND situated lying and being in Copley Parish in the County of Westmoreland bounded as followeth. Viz. Beginning at a marked hickory standing in a line of the land of GERRAD PEYTON dec'd on the North side of a small branch extending thence South forty seven degrees West two hundred Lund fifty four poles to a corner Red oak standing in or near the PEYTON'S LINE thence South East fifty two poles to a red oak thence North fifty nine degrees East three poles to a red oak corner tree to the land in the tenure and occupation of JOHN SIMPSON. Thence North forty three degrees and a half East two hundred and forty one poles to a red oak corner tree standing in a line of the land of CHARLES DUNCHAM thence North thirty degrees West forty poles to the beginning. Together with all rites, inventory and appurtenances there unto belonging Royal Mines excepted and the full third part of all lead, tinn, copper, coal and Iron mines that shall be found thereon to have and to hold the said SEVENTY ACRES OF LAND together with all rites, profits and benefits belonging Exesor before excepted to him the said EDWARD PORTER his heirs and assignes forever he the said EDWARD PORTER his heirs assignes therefore yielding and paying to me my heirs or assignes or to the certain attorney or attorneys of me the sd. proprietor or to the certain attorney or attorneys of my heirs and assigns proprietors of the said Northern Neck yearly and every year on the feast of St. Michael the Arch Angel the fee rent of one sterling Silver money forever fifty acres of land hereby granted and to proportionally by a greater or lesser quantity. Provided that ye sd. EDWARD PORTER his heirs and assignes shall not pay the before reserved annual rent so that the same or any part thereof shall be behind or unpaid by the space of two whole years after the same shall become if lawfully demanded that then it shall or may be lawfull for me my heirs and assignes proprietors of the Northern Neck aforesd or either of our certain attorney or agent into the above granted premises to reenter and hold the same so as if this grant had never passed. Given at my office in Westmoreland County within my said proprietory under my seal witnessed my agent and attorney fully authorized thereto. Dated this TWENTY FIRST DAY OF NOVEMBER in the third year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George of Great Britain and King Defender Anno Dom 1716. EDWARD PORTER deed for E. JENNYS 70 acres of land. (SOURCE: Northern Neck Grant 5, 1713-1719, p.127, Reel 289.)

Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills

DOROTHY DUNKAN (WIFE OF LATE HUSBAND HENRY DUNKAN) TO WILLIAM MACCLANACON 14 HEAD OF BLACK CATTLE 5 AUG 1713

D&W 5-345: 5 Aug. 1713, Dorothy Dunkan to William Macclanacan, both Westmoreland Co. VA, for love and affection of Sarah Dunkan Ann Dunkan and Blanchflower Dunkan son and daughters of said Dorothy; to William Maclanacon, 14 head of black cattle all of the proper mark of sd. Dorothy, one negro woman Betty, two feather beds & furniture, two iron pots, 40 pounds of pewter and all goods, household stuff, etc., which she now has or which she had left her by her late husband Henry Dunkan in his last will and testament, for the purposes: for the use of said Dorothy Dunkan for, until and during such time as the said Sarah Dunkan, Ann Dunkan and Blanchflower Dunkan shall attain to their several ages of 18 years or marry if sd. Dorothy is living, then to the use of sd. William Maclanacon til they are of age or marry; then part given to each child. /s/ Dorothy Dunkan mark. Wit. Thos. Sorrell, Frances Dunkan. Memoranda: 25 Aug. 1713, the within Dorothy Dunkan gave the within William Maclanacon actual possession. /s/ Thos. Sorrell, Frances Dunkan. Clerk's certification, 29 Sept. 1714, Dorothy Waters (formerlly Dunkan) personally ack. within instrument. Rec. 28 Nov. 1714. Statement 24 Aug. 1714 to Mr. Youell Walkins: I desire you to appear for me at Westmoreland Court and on my behalf accept the acknowledgment of a deed of gift to uses by my mother Dorothy Waters to me made & passed the same bearing date the 25 Aug. 1713. /s/ Wm. Maclanacan mark, Wit. Frances Dunkan. Recorded 28 Nov. 1714, Thos. Sorrell, DCC (FHL film 34,261)

DOROTHY WATERS WILL 1717

Dorothy Mooney, Waters (Gerrard) Dunkin (1665-1717) 1st married Thomas McClannahan, 2nd married Henry Duncan Westmoreland Co. VA Wills and Deeds (from microfilm, Library of Virginia, text from Ronald Cornwell 9/2011 with permission to share) Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #6, p.204-205, 1716-1720, Reel 4, Library of Virginia. DOROTHY WATERS WILL 1717

6-204/205: In the name of God amen. I DOROTHY WATERS of the parish of Cople in the County of Westmoreland being very sick and meek of body but of perfect memory thanks be to God for it doe make and appoint this writing to be my last will and testament hereby revoking all the other wills by me at any time formerly made. Imp. I comitt my soul to almighty God that gave it me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buryed in Christian and descent manner and my worldly estate I will dispose of as followeth. Imp. I gave to my daughter SARAH WILLIAMS my silk crape suite and I give to my daughter SARAH OWENS as much serge as may or shall make her a suite and I give to my daughter ANN DUNKAN the bed I lie upon and one young hors and I gave to my son BLANCHFLOWER DUNKAN my neat best bed and I give to my children SARAH WILLIAMS, SARAH OWEN, ANN DUNKAN AND BLANCHFLOWER DUNKAN one shilling sterling each and I will that if JOHN MEDFORD will have free his two sons HENRY and JARETT MEDFORD that he pay unto my estate the sum of six thousand pounds of tobacco and I do hereby appoint my well beloved son WM MACCLANACON my whole sole exor. of this my last will. In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and affixed my seal this sixth day of November anno Domi 1717. (Signed) DOROTY WATERS (seal). Sealed, published and delivered in the presence of: THO. TAYLOR, EDMUND WYATT, JOHN WILLIAMS

At a court held for the sd. County the 27th day of November 1717. The last will and testament of DOROTHY WATERS dec'd was presented in court by WM MACLANACON her exor. who made Oath thereto and being proved by the oaths of EDMUND WYATT and JOHN WILLIAMS two of the witnesses Thereto is admitted to record. (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #6, p.204-205, 1716-1720, Reel 4, Library of Virginia; also FHL film 34,261)

PETER AND WILLIAM DUNKAN BUY LAND FROM COLEMAN REED 1718

Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #6, p.384-386, 1716-1720, Reel 4, Library of Virginia. PETER AND WILLIAM DUNKAN BUY LAND FROM COLEMAN READ 1718

6-384/386: This indenture made this sixth day of September in the year of our Lord ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN. Between COLEMAN READ of the Parish of Cople in the County of Westmoreland of the one part and PETER DUNKAN and WILLIAM DUNKAN of the other part. Witnesseth that the aforesaid COLEMAN READ for and in consideration of the quality of four thousand pounds of lawful tobacco to him in hand paid and secured to be paid by the aforesaid PETER and WILLIAM DUNKAN hath given, granted, bargained sold aliened enseossed and confirmed and by these presents doth fully clearly and absolutely give grant bargain sell alien ensess and confirm unto them the said PETER DUNKAN and WILLIAM DUNKAN and assigns for all two hundred acres of land situated near the branch of Nominy of the same and County aforesaid and is part of a patent for four hundred acres of land first granted unto GEORGE BROWN dated the TWENTY SECOND OF MARCH on the year of our Lord ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIVE and was sold by the said GEORGE BROWN one of the aforesaid patentees unto ANDREW READ father of the aforesaid COLEMAN READ by deed dated the NINETEENTH OF MARCH the year of our Lord ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY NINE as by the sd. patent and deed relacon being thereto had many more fully and at large appear. To have and to hold the aforesaid TWO HUNDRED ACRES of land with all and singular rights, members and appurtenances according to the metes and bounds expressed in the afore recited deed from the aforesaid GEORGE BROWN to the aforesaid ANDREW READ unto them the said PETER DUNKAN and WILLIAM DUNKAN and their heirs and assigns forever and the aforesaid COLEMAN READ for himself his heirs Exor. and Admr. and every of them doth covenant, promise, grant and agree to and with the aforesaid PETER DUNKAN and WILLIAM DUNKAN their heirs and assigns forever and the aforesaid COLEMAN READ for himself his heirs exor. and admin. And every of them doth covenant promise grant and agree to and with the aforesaid PETER DUNKAN and WILLIAM DUNKAN their heirs and assigns shall from time to time and at all times hereafter have hold use occupy possess and enjoy the aforesaid TWO HUNDRED ACRES of land with all and singular the appurtenances from himself and his heirs and every other person or persons claiming from by or under him to the aforesaid PETER DUNKAN and WILLIAM DUNKAN and their heirs and assigns shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents. In witness whereof the parties to these presents have interchangeably sett their hands and affixed their seals the day and year first above written. (Signed) COLEMAN READ. Sealed and delivered in the presence of: EDWARD PORTER, WILLIAM LYNTON.

Memorandium. That on the sixth day of Sept the year of our Lord 1718, peaceable possession and seizen of the within mentioned lands was given by the within COLEMAN READ to the within mentioned PETER DUNKAN and WILLIAM DUNKAN according to the form and effect of the within deed in the presence of GEORGE NEWTON and WILLIAM LYNTON. Westmoreland. At a court held for the county the 24th day of September 1718. COLEMAN READ personally acknowledged the above instrument to be his proper act and deed together with livery and seizen. Thereon his wife RUTH personally relinquished her right of dower thirds at the common law of and in the lands by the said mentioned to be sold, all which at the instance of PETER DUNKAN and WILLIAM DUNKAN was admitted to record. Released Sept 1718. Test THOS SORROW, CLDO CAMTH (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #6, p.384-386, 1716-1720, Reel 4, Library of Virginia; also FHL film 34,261)

NICHOLAS ROCHESTER GIFTS LAND TO WILLIAM ROCHESTER 1719

NOTE by Ronald Cornwell 9/2011: John Dunkan's daughter Phylis married William Rochester.
Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #6, p.482-483, 1716-1720, Reel 4, Library of Virginia. NICHOLAS ROCHESTER GIFTS LAND TO WILLIAM ROCHESTER 1719

6-482/483: This indenture made this twenty sixth day of May in the year of our Lord ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETEEN. Between NICHOLAS ROCHESTER of the Parish of Cople and County of Westmoreland of the one part and WM ROCHESTER son heir apparent of the aforesaid NICHOLAS of the other part. Witnesseth that the aforesaid NICHOLAS ROCHESTER for and in consideration of the natural love and affection that he hath for and beareth towards his said son hath given, granted and confirmed and by these presents doth give, grant and confirm unto his aforesaid son WM all that ONE HUNDRED ACRES of land situated lying and being in Nonimy Forrest in the Parish and County aforesaid where the aforesaid NICHOLAS lately lived and which said ONE HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND was by he NICHOLAS purchased of one JOHN JENKINS and is bounded as followeth (Viz) Beginning at a red oak standing on the North side of a Calley? Run from thence running North twenty two degrees West one hundred and ten poles to another marked red oak from thence running South forty degrees West one hundred sixty seven poles to a great red oak thence South fourty three degrees East one hundred thirty poles to a red oak standing upon a Sevell from thence North sixteen degrees East to the first mentioned corner. To have and to hold the aforesaid ONE HUNDRED ACRES of land with all hereditaments thereto belonging or in any wise appurtaining to him the said WILLIAM ROCHESTER for and during his natural life and after the death of the aforesaid WILLIAM to JOHN ROCHESTER the said son of the aforesaid WILLIAM and the issue of his body lawfully to be begotten and for next of such issue to WILLIAM ROCHESTER JUNR. second son of the said WILLIAM and the lawfull issue of his body to be begotten and for next of such to any other lawfull issue of the body of the aforesaid WILLIAM the older and for want of such issue to ANN HAMMOCK the wife of WILLIAM HAMMOCK JUNR. her heirs and assigns forever. In witness _____ I the sd. NICHOLAS ROCHESTER have tenant lett my hands and affixed my seale the day and year first above written the word (between) in the second line and the words (and the lawfull issue of his body to be begotten) in the seventeenth line was entered before the ensealing hereof. (Signed) NICHOLAS ROCHESTER. Sealed and delivered in the presence of: ROBERT MIDDLETON, ELIZABETH MIDDLETON.
- Memorandum. That on the 27th day of May 1719 peaceable and direct possession and seizing of the lands ____ ____ was delivered by the within named NICHOLAS ROCHESTER to the within named WILLIAM ROCHESTER according to the form effect of this deed in the presence of us WILLIAM PENCE and WM LYNTON. In a Court held for the sd. County the 27th day of May 1719.
- NICHOLAS ROCHESTER personally acknowledged the above instrument to be his proper act and deed together with livery of seizing thereon endorsed to be and exact to the use and uses therein contained which was admitted to record.
- Teste. THOMAS SORRELL, CLEO COMSON. Record at wowo die January 1719. (Signed) Jno. Eundon Classen (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #6, p.482-483, 1716-1720, Reel 4, Library of Virginia)
  - Note by Ronald Cornwell 9/2011: John Dunkan's daughter Phylis married William Rochester.

1720 TO 1730

Vol.1, 1723-46, Records & Inventories, Settlement of Estates

(FHL film 34,332; some extracts from Charles Gordon with permission to share with others)

Jno Dunkins Inventory 29 March 1727(8)

1-54/54b: Jno. Dunkins Inventory; see Supp. Inv. fo. 72. Pursuant to Court order 22 5ber 1727, Elias Davis, George Walton & Wm. Layn appraised the estate of Jon. Dunkin decd; includes cattle, branding iron, hoggs, horses, lumber, iron, one flock bed, five bushels Indian corn, one man servant, powder horn, men's shoes, etc.; total £51.4.6-3/4; returned to court 29 March 1727(8) by William Dunkin and Peter Dunkin his executors, recorded 22 April 1727. (MAD: George Turberville was county clerk in Vol. 1 through page 209b, and signed "Teste G. Turberville CCW" to all documents; George Lee was county clerk from page 267b & later)

James Dunkin's Inventory 29 March 1727

1-59: James Dunkin's Inventory. A particular inventory of the Estate late of James Duncan decd as it was taken by appraisers Thos. Asbury, Richard Meek, & Blanchflower Dunkin (signed Blanch (BD) Dunkin), by virtue of an order 29 March 1727; includes mare, saddle & bridle, cows, one flock bed & furniture, etc.; no total; returned 31 May 1727 by Anne Dunkin his relict and administratrix, recorded 4 June 1727. (& extract from Charles Gordon with permission to share with others)

John Dunkin's Inventory 29 Nov 1727

1-72: John Dunkin's ...? Inventory; ... Inventory fo. 54. A true and just account of the remaining part of the estate not appraised which came to us Peter Dunkin and William Dunkin executors of John Dunkin decd: 594 lbs tobacco. Signed William Dunkin. Supplemental Inventory of estate of John Dunkin returned to Court 29 Nov. 1727 and ordered to be recorded. (left edge of page with title not copied; extract from Charles Gordon shows document: Nov. 29, 1727; Supp. of John Dunkin Inventory, signed G. Turberville.)

Wm Melvin Decd Inventory 25 Feb 1729

1-93: Order of Court 25 Feb. 1729, Thomas Pope Junr., Robt. Sanford Snr., and Matthew Bowie appraised the estate of Wm. Melvin decd; inventory includes servant woman; total £48.6.2; returned by Elizabeth his relict and executrix on 25 March 1730, recorded 7 April 1730.

John Morris Appraisal of Estate 17 March 1730

1-102 (101b): Morris's Inventory. William Dunkin, Thos. Smith, Alexander McWair (signed Elick (A) Mackware) appraised the estate of John Morris decd ... total £34.5.0.; returned to court by Charles Dunkin his administrator; recorded 17 March 1730.

Westmoreland Co. VA Deeds & Wills

DANIEL FIELD WILL 1720, WITNESS ROBERT DUNCAN

D&W 7-6: 17 April 1720, will of Daniel Field of Westmoreland Co., "am extream wek at this point expecting to die" to my eldest son Danll. Field all his holy living whereon he now lives within & without, and all the land belongeth to me about Popes Creek; to my daughter Joyce Hudson one negro named Gesy? and 2 "plantacons," the Taylor Wilkersons & John Edwards; to my son Henry a large mill & copper with the ?? & materials belonging to it, one large cross kettle & a patent? it being at my lower plantacon; to my (too dark) one plantation in Stafford (too dark), (probably another bequest to another son) plantacon called Taylor Wilkersons; to my son Henry one little plantacon 50 acres which Charles Pickings/Rickings lives on; to my sons Abraham & Henry all my estate on the fork of Rappahannock and four negroes Will, Geo, Sam & Peter, one white servt. called Calvine Simers; my personal estate at my corner houses 1/2 to be con..? into this the other to Evan Price. Appoint son John Wheeler and Evan Price executors. Wit. Robert Duncan, Roger Abelman, Joseph Larken. Proved July 1720. (FHL film 34,262)

JOHN DUNKAN LAND SOLD TO MICHAEL GILBERT RECEIVES CLEAR TITLE FROM PHILLIPS 29 AUG 1711

Westmoreland Co. VA Wills and Deeds (from microfilm, Library of Virginia, text from Ronald Cornwell 9/2011 with permission to share) Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #7, p.238, 1720-1722, Reel 5, Library of Virginia. JOHN DUNKAN LAND SOLD TO MICHAEL GILBERT RECEIVES CLEAR TITLE FROM PHILLIPS

7-238: Know all men by these presents that I ROBERT PHILLIPS of the Parish of Cople of the County of Westmoreland for and in consideration of the sum of five shill sterling to me in hand paid by MICHAEL GILBERT of the same place have remised released and forever will claime unto the said MICHAEL GILBERT and his heirs forever all my estate right title interest claime property and demands whatsoever that I now have or that for my heirs hereafter may have or claime of in or to a parcel of land now in the actual possession of the said MICHAEL GILBERT which he the said GILBERT formerly purchased of one JOHN DUNKAN as by the records of Westmoreland County may more fully and at large appeare soe that neither I myself nor my heirs nor any other person or persons whatsoever claiming by from or under me or them shall have or claime forever hereafter any manner of right or title to the same. In witness whereof I have hereto sett my hand and seale this twenty ninth day of August in the yeare of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and eleven. (Signed) ROBERT PHILLIPS. Sealed and delivered in the presence of: CHARLES SMITH, G. ESKRIDGE.
- Westmoreland. At a court held for the said county the 29th day of August 1711. ROBERT PHILLIPS the within subscriber personally came into court and acknowledged the within instrument to be his proper act and deed to the use and uses there in contained which was ordered to be recorded. Test. THO. SORRELL Dpty Clu Comsion Recordate Sexto did September 1711. P. Eunom Cluum. (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills #7, p.238, 1720-1722, Reel 5, Library of Virginia.)

JOHN DUNKIN (SON OF PETER DUNKIN) WILL 22 JUNE 1716 TO SON PETER DUNKIN

Westmoreland Co. VA Deeds & Wills, Vol.8, 1723-1738

8-78: 22 June 1716, John Dunkin of Westmoreland Co., planter, being weak in body; to my son Peeter Dunkin that tract of land he now lives on which was left to me by the will of my deceased father Peeter Dunkin, it being by estimation 150 acres which land I allso give to my son Peeter Dunkin with all my wareing clothes; to my son William Dunkin that tract of land he now lives on which I bought of John Ginkons(?) for 300 acres; if William dies without heirs, his inheritance to go to my son James Dunkin; to my son William all his moveable or personal estate in any wise belonging to the said plantation he now lives on; to my daughters Elizabeth An and Ealis one shilling Sterling; to my grandsons John and William Rochester each of them one young heffer apeas; to my daughter Phillis Rochester my rideing horse or mare; to my grandson and granddaughter John and Elizabeth Dunkin the son and daughter of my son James Dunkin one young heffer; remainder equally divided among my sons Peeter, William and James Dunkin and allso my beloved dau. Phillis Rochester and grandson John Dunkin son of Peter Dunkin. Exec. sons Peeter Dunkin and William Dunkin. /s/ John (ID) Dunkin. Wit. Frances Greace, George (CD) Dunkin, James (IS) Scot. Prob. 22 Feb. (ffebruary) 1726. G. Turberville, Clerk (FHL film 34,328)

Deeds and wills, Vol. 8-1 1738, 1723-1731 (FHL film 34,270)

BLANCHFLOWER DUNKIN 6 ACRES TO GEORGE TURBERILE 24 FEB 1728

8-114: 24 Feb. 1728, Blanchflower Dunkin of Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., planter, to George Turbervile of same, Gentleman, for 248 lbs of tobacco, 6 acres in Cople Parish, part of tract of land whereon the said Blanchflower Dunkin now lives, edge of his path that heads over the Turks Swamp from the sd. Dunkins to Temporance Lucas's. /s/ Blanch (BD) Dunkin. Wit. Sam. Conry?, William Howson, James Muse. Rec. 26 Feb. 1728. (FHL film 34,328)

LETTICE DUNCAN RELINQUSH DOWER RIGHTS TO THIRDS OF 6 ACRES OF HUSBAND BLANCHFLOWER DUNKEN 24 FEB 1728

8-116: 24 Feb. 1728, Lettice (+) Duncan power of attorney to friend Noah? Minor to relinquish dower right to thirds of 6 acres my husband Blanchflower Dunken sold to Geo. Turberville for building a grist mill in deed of same date. Wit. Blanchflower (BD) Duncan, Alexr. (upside down V) Magward. Rec. 6 Feb. 1728. (FHL film 34,328)

PETER DUNKIN GRANDSON OF PETER DUNCAN QUICK CLAIM RELEASE OF 119 ACRES TO WILLIAM PORTER 30 SEPT 1730

8-146: 30 Sept. 1730, Peter (DD) Dunkin of Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., grandson and heir at law of Peter Duncan late of the same place, deceased, to William Porter Junr, of same, -- aforesaid Peter Duncan the Elder was in his lifetime seized of 450 acres in Parish (Forest?) of Nomonie in the Parish aforesaid, and the aforesaid Peter Duncan the elder by his last Will and Testament dated 9 Sept. 1676 devised to his four daughters 100 acres, being part of the aforesaid 450 acres, which 100 acres in some short time after the death of the aforesaid testator became the proper right and inheritance of George Harrison and Elizabeth his wife and Donna Cornhitt and Ann his wife which said Elizabeth and Ann were two of the daughters of the said testator and they with their said husbands sold and conveyed the land to one Thomas Trenton? 1685, who entered(?) and died seized thereof after whom? Dos.? H. Edward Porter late of the county aforesaid grandfather of the aforesaid William Porter party to these presents entered the same as Escheat from the aforesaid Scanton and Obtained a grant thereof from the proprietors of the Northern Neck dated 16 Nov. 1704? for 119 acres; now the said Peter Duncan party to these presents for 1,000 lbs of tobacco, quit claim, release, etc., to the said William Porter Junr all right, etc, of Peter Duncan to aforesaid 119 acres. Wit. Danl. Borum, Benjamin Rust, William Wiginton. (FHL film 34,328)

PETER DUNCAN ELDEST SON OF JOHN DUNCAN RELEASE RIGHTS TO 100 ACRES TO WILLIAM REMY 30 SEPT 1730

8-145: 30 Sept. 1730, Peter (DD) Duncan, eldest son and heir of John Duncan late of the Parish of Cople and Co. of Westmoreland, said John was son and heir of Peter Duncan the Elder also of the said county, deceased, to William Romy of said Parish and Co., - that said William Romy did in 1693 purchase of George Harisson and Elizabeth his wife and Donner? Cornhill and Ann his wife and Thomas Kestloy (Kortloy?) and Rebecca his wife 100 acres by deed of release dated 3 Feb. 1693, by virtue of which said purchase the aforesaid William Remy entered into the said lands and hath ever since possessed the same, now the aforesaid Peter Duncan for 1500 lbs of tobacco releases ... all right, etc., that said Peter Duncan has to the 100 acres. Wit. Danl. Bonum, Benjamin Rust, William Wiginton. (FHL film 34,328)

PETER DUNKIN GRANDSON & HEIR OF PETER DUNCAN THE ELDER DECEASED RELEASES RIGHTS OF 59 ACRES TO JOHN BAKER 30 SEPT 1730

8-146: 30 Sept. 1730, Peter (DD) Dunkin of Parish of Cople, grandson and heir at law of Peter Duncan the Elder late of said county, deceased, to John Baker of same, - John Baker is now in possession of 59 acres that was oGented by one Randolph Kirks and by him sold to Peter Duncan the grandfather of the aforesaid Peter, party to these presents and altho the aforesaid 59 acres has been in possesion of said John Baker, the aforesaid Peter Duncan for 1000 lbs of tabacco releases to said John Q? Baker quit claim ... Same wit. (FHL film 34,328)

1730 to 1739

Westmoreland Co. VA Records, Inventories, Settlements of Estates

Vol.1, 1723-46, Records & Inventories (FHL film 34,332; some extracts from Charles Gordon with permission to share with others)

Wm Melvin decd Inventory 25 March 1730

1-93: Order of Court 25 Feb. 1729, Thomas Pope Junr., Robt. Sanford Snr., and Matthew Bowie appraised the estate of Wm. Melvin decd; inventory includes servant woman; total £48.6.2; returned by Elizabeth his relict and executrix on 25 March 1730, recorded 7 April 1730.

John Morris decd Inventory 17 March 1730

1-102 (101b): Morris's Inventory. William Dunkin, Thos. Smith, Alexander McWair (signed Elick (A) Mackware) appraised the estate of John Morris decd ... total £34.5.0.; returned to court by Charles Dunkin his administrator; recorded 17 March 1730.

John Morris's Estate, Charles Dunkin admr. 28 June 1732

1-115 (114b): Dunkin's Acct. pertaining to Morris's Estate. The estate of John Morris decd. to Charles Dunkin his admr., 1731: Includes payments to Thomas Lambert for making two coffins, to Susannah Stapleton for laying his wife, to John Masin for last years rent, to Cap. Turberville for drink in John Morris's sickness and at his funeral; to Cap. Henry Lee for drink at his wife's funeral; to clerk's fees; to the appraisers, to Thos.? Kizoling (Kizeling?) Sarah Stapleton, to Robert Bouton Senr., to George Walker, to Morris's levy, to Blanchflower Dunkan, to Mr. E. Hunter merchant, to Jno. Jenkins, total paid out 1901-1/2 lbs tobacco; additional inventory includes "by the Admr. of the inventory of Thos. Morris's Estate £34.5. and 1 hogg belonging to the estate £.8., total £34.13. /s/ Charles (N) Dunkin. Returned 28 June 1732 by Charles Dunkin, admr. estate of John Morris decd; recorded 10 July 1732. (& extract from Charles Gordon with permission to share with others)

Peter Dunkin of Cople Parish to John Dunkin puts under care and trust of John Dunkin his 6 children: Peter Dunkin, James Dunkin, George Dunkin, Charles Dunkin until age of 21 and Phillis Dunkin and Sarah Duncan until age of 18 or until they marry

1-209/9b: Dunkin & Dunkin agreement with each other. Articles of Agreement 20 March 1738, between Peter Dunkin of Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., planter, and John Dunkin of same place, planter; that said Peter Dunkin for consideration hereinafter named, assigns to said John Dunkin all his stock of cattle, hoggs, sheep, horses &c and also his beds, pots, pinotor? &c, and all other household goods and things which he now has, excepting one riding horse and about 1,000 feet of plank, and also said Peter Dunkin excepts his working tools, vs? carpenters, joyners, turners, &c; and also said Peter Dunkin puts under the care and trust of the said John Dunkin six of his children hereafter named to work and be employed at such work as the said John shall think proper to employ them about, and that the male children, to wit, Peter Dunkin, James Dunkin, George Dunkin and Charles Dunkin do serve until they arrive severally at the age of 21 years and that Phillis Dunkin and Sarah Dunkin do serve until they arrive at age 18 years or day of marriage. In consideration whereof, the said John Dunkin covenants, promises and agrees to and with the said Peter that the said John shall give and allow him the said Peter a house sufficient for a shop to work at his trade and also to give and allow him and Christian wife of said Peter sufficient meal, drink and lodging for and during the term of their natural lives and that the said John defend and allow the said children during the said term sufficient meal, drink and lodging and apparrell and the said John to do his endeavor to learn or have them learned or taught to read English and to be kept in practice so that they nor neither of them may forget the same, and that at the expiration of the term aforesaid the said John is to give them and each and every of them sufficient wearing apparrell suitable to persons in their circumstances, and the said John shall alay?ired? (blotted word) and provide for the aforesaid Christian the wife of the said Peter for and during her natural life sufficient wareing apparrell both as lindsies and woolen. In witness whereof ... signed Peter (PD) Dunkin, John Dunkin. Wit. Rob. (RT) Tidwell, James Thomas Junr., John Tidwell. Court 27 March 1739, agreement between Peter Dunkin and John Dunkin acknowledged; recorded 12 April 1739. (the agreement includes John and Peter's heirs, administrators etc., but I did not copy here the complete wording)
- Peter Dunkin's bond to John Dunkin. Peter (PD) Dunkin of Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Planter, do owe and justly stand indebted to John Dunkin of the same place, Planter, in the sum of £200 current money of VA to be paid to the said John, his lawful attorney, heirs, executor, administrator or assigns, to the payment of which well and truly to be made, I bind myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and every of them firmly by these presents; signed 20 March 1738. The condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bound Peter Dunkin, his heirs &c do in all things well and truly observe, perform, fulfill, accomplish and keep all and singular every thing and things, covenants, articles, clauses and agreements whatsoever which on his or their parts and behalfs are or ought to be observed, performed, accomplished and kept, mentioned and comrpized in a certain indenture of writing bearing even date with these presents, insporting? articles of agreement made between the abovenamed Peter Dunkin and the abovenamed John Dunkin according to the purpose, intent and true meaning thereof, that then the above obligation to be void and of none effect, otherwise to stand and remain in full force, power [strength and] exitend?. Signed Peter (PD) Dunkin. Wit. Robt. (RT) Tidwell, James Thomas Junr., John Tidwell. Acknowledged in court 27 March 1739 by Peter Dunkin; recorded 12 April 1739.
- John Dunkin's bond to Peter Dunkin. John Dunkin of Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Planter, to owe and justly stand indebted and now by these presents firmly bound and obliged to Peter Dunkin of the same parish and county, Planter, in the full and just som of £200 current money of Virginia to be paid to the said Peter or his certain attorney, heirs, executors, administrators or assigns ... 20 March (blotted). The condition of the above obligation (same wording as above bond.) Signed John Dunkin. Wit. Robt. (RT) Tidwell, James Thomas Junr., John Tidwell. Acknowledged in court 27 March 1739 by John Dunkin; recorded 12 April 1739. (& extract from Charles Gordon with permission to share with others)
1-255/7: 1741 Election for House of Burgesses, not copied

PETER DUNKIN SELLS TO SON JOHN DUNKIN 150 ACRES 25 OCT 1732

8-187: 25 Oct. 1732, Peter (PD) Dunkin of Parish of Cople, plantor, to John Dunkin son and heir of said Peter Dunkin of same Parish & county, for love and affection and 5 shillings, land where said Peter Dunkin now lives in Cople Parish, 150 acres. No wit. Christian, wife of Peter Dunkin, examined. (FHL film 34,328)

PETER DUNKIN SELLS 200 ACRES TO WILLIAM DUNKIN AND COLMAN READ 5 JUN 1734

8-250: 5? June? 1734, Peter (PD) Dunkin of Cople Parish to William (signed) Dunkin of same, - Coleman Read of same, plantor, by deed 6 Sept. 1718 sold to said Peter Dunkin and William Dunkin 200 acres on branches of Nomini formerly sold by George Brown to Andrew Read, father of said Coleman Read, but the said Peter Dunkin and William Dunkin having not as yet made actual division of the said land between them since the purchase thereof, now the said Peter and William have mutually agreed ... division of the said 200 acres - Peter have that part on the north side of a water course or branch commonly called John Baker and William Ramoyn? Spring branch, which said branch lies? between the said Peter and William respective dwellings; and William to have the part on the south side. Wit. William Calliss, John Brown, Danll. Nsals?. (FHL film 34,328)

WILLIAM MELVIN WILL 2 APRIL 1726

Westmoreland Co. VA Deed&Will Books Deeds and wills, Vol. 8-1 1738, 1723-1731 (FHL film 34,270)

D&W 8#1-395: 2 April 1726, will of Wm. Melvin of Westmoreland Co., planter, weak of body; to my son in law John Jennings one oraile? cow called ?? & her calfe; to my wife Eliza. Melvin all the residue of my estate; appoint wife Eliza. Melvin sole executrix. Wit. Charles Robinson, Landon (X) Weshendons?. Proved 25 Feb. 1729 on oath of Benjamin Waddy who wrote the will. (FHL film 34,270)

PETER DUNKIN TO JOHN DUNKIN SON 150 ACRES 25 OCT 1732

Westmoreland Co. VA Deeds & Wills, Vol.8, 1723-1738

8#2-18: 25 Oct. 1732, Peter Dunkin of Parish of Cople, Co. of Westmoreland, planter, to John Dunkin, son and heir of said Peter, for love etc., 150 acres, plantation where Peter now lives. That Christian the wife of the said Peter Duncan ... shall appear and relinquish her right. Christian appeared 25 Oct. 1732. (FHL film 34,328)

DANL FIELD OF PRINCE WILLIAM CO WILL 2 FEB 1732

Westmoreland Co. VA Deed&Will Books Deeds and wills, Vol. 8-2 1732-1738 (FHL film 34,271)

D&W 8#2-62: 2 Feb. 1732, will of Danl. Field of Westmoreland Co., parish of Washington; sick and weak; the plantation and land whereon I now live and my land at the head of Popes Creek to Margaret Gerviss and her heirs, if no heirs then to Mary Beckworth and her heirs, if none such to my next heir at law; all my land in Prince William Co. to Mary Beckworth dau. of Allis Beckworth and her heirs or if no heirs then to Margarett Gerviss and her heirs or if none then to my next heir at law; to Mary Beckworth 5000 lbs ... To Daniell Hutson the first colt that my black mare shall bring, and two years ... Appoint Evan Price and Alvin Mothershead executor. Wit. John? Murphey, Husne? Pope. Codicil: The within-named Margarett Gerviss was 12 years of age 28 Oct. and Mary Beckworth was born 11 July 1732; I desire that my loving wife Mary have her mare & saddle which I forget ... in my will. Proved 28 March 1733; Evan Price and Alvin Mothershead refused to be executors; Mary Field, relict of Daniel Field appointed admin., security Daniel ?arth (faint) Gent. and Thomas Sharr. 26 April 1733. (FHL film 34,271)

PETER DUNKAN COPLE PARISH SELS TO ANDREW READ 100 ACRES 20 MARCH 1728

Westmoreland Co. VA Deed&Will Books
Deeds and wills, Vols. 9-10 1738-1748 (FHL film 34,272)

D&W 9-10: 20 March 1738, Peter Dunkan of Cople Parish, etc., to Robert Tidwell of same, for £25, land on Nomony River, part of patent to William Overelt and George Brown 22 March 1665, sold to Andrew Read 19 March 1669, and Coleman Read son of said Andrew Read sold 6 Sept. 1718, 200 acres to Peter Dunkin and one William Dunkan, relation to the aforesaid pattents, now Peter sell 100 acres, the moiety of the aforesaid 200 acres unto said Robert Tidwell. Wit. James Thomas, Richd. Lowe, John Marmaduke, John Thomas, James Thomas Junr, James Carr. Peter owes Robert Tidwell £50 20 March 1738; wife Christian signed. Bond given. (FHL film 34,272)

1740 to 1749

Westmoreland Co. VA Records, Inventories, Settlements of Estates

Vol.1, 1723-46, Records & Inventories (FHL film 34,332; some extracts from Charles Gordon with permission to share with others)

Election for House of Burgesses 1741

1-255/7: 1741 Election for House of Burgesses, not copied

Charles Dunkin's Inventory 27 July 1742

1-267b/68: Charles Dunkin's inventory &c; Suppl. Inventory folio 280. In obedience to court order 29 June 1742, Dan. Tebb, John Crabb and George Haborn? appraised estate of Charles Dunkin decd; inventory included cows, hoggs, sheep, horse, negroman slave named Jack, 3 beds & furniture (bedsteads on two of the beds), overcoat, cloth, etc.; Total £68.12.10; to the ballance due to John Morris's estate after the account settlement, £15.10.5-3/4; Total £52.8.4-1/4. Returned 27? July 1742 by Sarah his relict and administratrix, recorded 2 Aug. 1742.
- Dunkin Decd. special? Morris Estate. In obedience to an order of the court 29 June 1742, Dan. Tebb, John Crabb and George Habon were nominated to settle the account of John Morris decd. estate against the estate of Charles Dunkin decd. according to the best of our skill and judgment, we have proceeded as follows: The estate of Charles Dunkin decd. to the estate of John Morris decd, is (debit) to the account of the inventory returned to court £34.13.0 (total); Contra was paid By an acct. of Charles Dunkin produced to court for 1901-1/2 of tobacco £11.17.6-3/4?, By a young mare taken by Major Turberville proved by James Scott and Sary Dunkin, £1, By maintaining the youngest child 18 months £6.5., Total £19.2.6-1/4?; balance due to Morris estate £15.10.5-1/4; total balance £34.13.0. Returned 27 July 1742, recorded 3 Aug. 1742.

George Turberville's estate

1-274: George Turberville's estate pg.274-278, not copied

Charles Dunkin supplem. Inventory 22 Nov 1742

1-280: Charles Dunkin supplem. Inventory; inventory see folio 267. An acct. of things to be added to the inventory of the Estate of Charles Dunkin decd ... since the inventory was returned, incl. one keg, 3 shole, 2 cyder casks, ... £1.6.0; Nov. 22, 1742, /s/ Dan. Tebb, John Crabb, Geo. Heborne. Returned to court 29 March 1743 by Sarah Dunkin, administratrix of Charles Dunkin decd, recorded 15 April 1743. (& extract from Charles Gordon with permission to share with others)

Charles Dunkin's Estate, Account by Sarah Dunkin 30 Aug 1743

1-289: Dunkin's acct by Dunkin's Estate. The estate of Charles Dunkin decd, (payments to, pounds tobacco) 1741, to Mrs. Ann Allerton for one year's rent 830, clerk fees 150, secretary's fees 40, to George Turberville Gent. late clerk for fees 120, 1742 to George Lee Gent. present clerk for fees 320, to Christopher Neale for two levies in 1741 98, to Mr. Richard Jackson 376?, to Elizabeth Walker 100, to Doctor Andrew McRubry? £2.1, to Thomas Stapleton 120, to John Coombs £0.16.0; totals £3.6.0 and 2156 lbs tobacco; /s/ Sarah (X) Dunkin; account returned 30 Aug. 1743 by Sarah Dunkin, relict and administratrix of Charles Dunkin decd; recorded 5 Sept. 1743. (& extract from Charles Gordon with permission to share with others)

List of Freeholders for House of Burgesses election 1744

1-305: 1744 List of Freeholders for House of Burgesses election, not copied

William Williams Inventory 5 April 1746

1-327/27b: William Williams inventory. Pursuant to Court order 28 Jan. 1745/6, appraisal by Evan Price, Jam. Dishman, Evan Price Junr. of estate of Wm. Williams; incl. 1 bed & beolster, rug, blanket, hide &c, chairs, table, a parcel of corn to hand, a thatched house of Hother, 2 sows & 12 shoats, a horse, etc. (no total); appraisers sworn 4 March 1745/6 before James Berriman. Also old pewter, double loon said to be in the shirts hands from Mildred Williams. Returned to court 25 March 1746 by Richard Bernard, gentlemen, his administrator; recorded 5 April 1746.
- Bernard's Acct. agt. Williams. 1745, William Williams decd; debit to your obligation £13..3.; to Charles Ashton for rent 930, to clerks for their fees for serving writs on Mildred Williams & Ber. Duncomb (blank), to clerks for surcharge for admiistration (blank), to the appraisor 90. Contra, credit, by sundry goods sold as per list of sales of Evan Price, £10; by the crop tob. 950. Memorandum, Bardel Aston left credit with me for ?? of shoes for Wm. Williams wife before he died, 5/. Errors excepted, R. Barnard.
- William's bill to Barnard. This bill bindeth me my heirs executors administrators and assigns to pay unto Richard Bernard his heirs &c the full & just sum of £13.6.3. to be paid with legal interest for value received, 12 June 1745, William (X) Williams, wit. Thos. Washington. Presented to court 25 March 1746 by Richard Bernard Gent. administrator of the sd. deceased; recorded; also the obligation of the said deceased; recorded 5 April 1746.

William Williams Estate to Benja Duncon 1 July 1746

1-337b (338): Duncan's Acct. vs. William's Est. William Williams Estate to Benja. Duncomb, Dr. to wintering one cow, £0.10; to plank for making his coffin, .3, total £0.13. Errors excepted, Benja. Duncon. Bernard's Acct. re William's est. William Williams estate to Richd. Bernard, Dr. to Benja. Duncon as fsd. account £0.13, to Aaron Rose for digging his graves & making his coffin, 100 lbs. tobo., £0.13. Errors Excepted &c, Bernard. Contra, By a cow and calf, sold exclusive of that fee, £1.5.6-1/2. Returned to court 24 June 1746 by Richard Bernard Gentleman his admr., recorded 1 July 1746. (& extract from Charles Gordon)

Vol.2, 1746-52, Inventories & Settlements (FHL film 34,262 item 2)

No Duncan indexed

John Baker Estate, Inventory 6 June 1749

2-92: 30 May 1749, recorded 6 June 1749, inventory of estate of John Baker taken by Gerrard Hutt, Chandler Awbrey, Jno. Jarrell.

GEORGE TUBERVILLE COPLE PARISH WILL 16 OCT 1740

D&W 9-200 to 203a: Will of George Turberville, Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co. VA, 16 Oct. 1740. My poor daughter Elizabeth Turberville has from her infancy been afflicted with convulsions fits ... so that she is never likely to make any considerable figure in this life and her condition being such that the more estate she has the redier she will be liable to ruin and distraction, therefore I have lately had the opinion of three of the most considerable lawyers in this county on the deed made by Colo. Henry Ashton to me for sundry slaves in marriage with Francis his daughter the mother of the said Elizabeth by which opinion they all agree that I (surviving my said wife) have absolute right to the said slaves, whereupon for the above reasons I devise all the slaves now living mentioned in the deed to my dear little son John Turberville and his heirs. I will that my daughter Elizabeth Turberville live in my dwelling house and have the Tom called hers as usual? in my lifetime, and I give her the use of my negroe woman Moll who always takes care and looks after her to continue to do the same, and if said Moll dies, my executors to choose any negroe woman out of my estate most suitable to look after and take care of my daughter Elizabeth Turberville, and I desire my dear wife Martha Turberville and my execs. to take all the care they can of my said poor unhappy daughter Elizabeth. As my daughter Elizabeth Turberville is seized in fee of sundry tracts of land, the rents of which I reckon be more than sufficient to find her clothing, ... I think it needless to give or leave her any more than before in this will. As I have exchanged lands with Blanchflower Dunken and John Locus for which deeds have not been executed to them, therefore I do hereby empower my executors to make the deeds. I have agreed with Robert Thomas? and John Cannady to lease to each of them for three lives 150 acres of my tract of land in Prince William Co. by me called Golden Grove, on which they are now seated, and also to William Shortridge, I do agree to leave him 100 acres of my tract of land by me called Woodbury Hill whereon he is now seated for three lives, therefore to the end these poor men may not be disappointed, I do hereby empower my exec. to execute leases to them severally for the lands aforesaid. I give £20 sterling to be sent to Great Brittain in course goods and to be distributed here to the poor of Cople Parish by my execs. I give to the use of Nominy Church in Cople Parish £10 sterling ... I give to my wife Martha Turberville have leave of my dwelling house together with the lands, stock, slaves and plantations adj., viz, mill quarter and Mochotick quarter, together with the use and benefit of my water grist mill, to use it in the frugal manner as usual to be done in my lifetime for the benefit and support of herself and my children, and while she remains my widow and no longer, and after the marriage I then desire she may have no more estate than her dower and thirds as the law allows, and this I think reasonable as my dear wife has a right to a considerable in support in Great Brittain by the will of her mother Mrs. Martha Lee of which I have been benefited or had but a very trifle, nor have had any fortune with my said wife, and perhaps the children I have had by her may never be the better for any part of her estate aforesaid which considered I hope my dear wife will be satisfied with this my will and think when I am gone that I have done her justice by this my will as she has been a kind and good wife to me. I doubt not but she will continue to be such a mother to my dear children after my decease and as my dear wife has great merrit and will have no dispicable fortune I doubt not but that she will have admirers enough. I therefore pray God to advise her in a good choice of a husband and no matter how soon she marry after my decease (having regard to decency) as the best of women are but helpless alone. I give to my daughter Lettice Turberville £600 to be paid out of my estate by the crops of my slaves shall make to be paid her at the day of marriage or when she shall attain the age of 21 years which shall first happen. I also give my daughter Lettice Billanda's mulatto girl Hannah and Moll's girl Sue and four Negroes girls or women to be purchased by my executor out of a Negro Ship as soon as conveniently they can after my said daughter shall marry, the four negroes to be as sound as can be adjudged of her own age. I give all my books of every sort, ... to my son John Turberville and I desire him to make the best use of them he possibly can by reading and studying of them. I give my son John Turberville all my silver plate ... and my seal gold ring with my coat of arms and all my pictures in the house at the time of my death. That my dear children have the best education they can suitable to their degree and circumstance and virtuously brought up in the principle of the Church of England ... but that not any of them be sent out of VA for schooling or education not even my son John ... I give to my son John Turberville all my estate both real and personal not otherwise disposed of. Appoint my friends Col. Henry Lee of Westmoreland Co., Landon Carter Esq. and my godson Mr. John Tayloe son of the Honbl. John Tayloe Esq. of Richmond Co. executors. Whereas Colonel Henry Ashton by his deed of gift to me and his daughter Frances my late wife decreed? soon after our intermarriage conveyed and settled upon us and the heirs of issue of our marriage, two pieces of land he had some time before that purchased of John Hobin? and John Owens, which gift to us made created a fee tail to the aforesaid land which after the death of my said wife and my intermarriage with my second wife ... docking the said entail ... and after the death of the said Colo. Ashton, John Hobson son and heir of the said John Hobson produced a defecance? bond of Col. Ashton ... (more on title to this land) ... I have been obliged to come to the best terms I could with John Hobson the younger ... have lost all my improvements and for that I have been lately advised by the learned in the law that the other land as aforesaid purchased by the said Ashton of the said John Owens is also entailed in frank marriage by Waltor English on his daughter Ann and Henry Owens deceased father of the decd. John Owens and the heir of their body begotten, so that I daily expect to loose that too. Therefore ... the 1,000 acres of land in Prince William Co. be seized entailed and settled to the same uses which these lands never should remain so entailed ... /s/ George Turberville. Wit. John Attwell. Memorandum, since making my last will, my dear wife is again big with child, wherefore it becomes my paternal and indispensable? duty to make suitable ... make this codicil ... if the child be a boy, all my land on Flattick and Salsburg Plum? River in Prince William Co. containing in the whole between four and five thousand acres and also all the land I hold in King George and Stafford Cos. between Horsepen Run of Rappa. River and Rocky Run of Potomack (also cattle, etc.), in trust until age 21; but if the child be a girl, £450 and three young negro women about her own age to be purchased by my executors ...; but if the child does not reach age 21, then the original will to stand good as it was at first. 30 March 1741, /s/ G. Turberville; wit. Thomas Lee, Henry Lee, Alexander Parker?, B. Harnett. Court 30 March 1742, will presented by Col. Henry Lee, proved by John Attwell witness, and the codicil by Henry Lee and Bartholomew Harnett, certificate issued for obtaining probate; rec. 12 April 1742. (FHL film 34,272) (MAD: see Rec.&Inv. 5-152, 1770)

JAMES SMITH & WIFE TAMIR SELLS 120 ACRES TO HENRY DUNCAN 28 MAY 1745

Westmoreland Co. VA Deed&Will Books D&W 10-133: 28 May 1745, James Smith and wife Tamir? to Henry Duncan, both Westmoreland Co., for 3400 lbs tobacco, land where they now live in the lower machisdistrict? in Cople Parish, 120 acres, lease, payment each year for lives of said James (+) Smith and Tamir? (+) Smith. Wit. John Bustead?, William Tyler. (FHL film 34,272) D&W 10-134: Release of same, wit. Saml.? Attwell, John Brinnon?, Hugh McFaszs?. (FHL film 34,272)

FRANCES GRACE OF COPLE PARISH WILL 4 OCT 1744

D&W 10-298: 4 Oct. 1744, will of Frances Grace of Parish of Copley and Co. of Westmoreland, weak in body; to my son Henry Duncan one cow and calfe his choice of my stock; to my daughter Mary Scot one cow and calfe; to my daughter Elizabeth McBoid one cow and two ews; to my daughters Mary Scot and Elizabeth McBoid all my wareing clothes; exec. son Henry Duncan. /s/ Frances Grace. Wit. William Duncan, James Lane. (addition) to my executor my son Henry Duncan the remainder part of my estate. Prob. 24 Feb. 1746/7; rec. 12 March 1746/7. (FHL film 34,272 & from Jeannine Wright 1992)

D&W 10-315: 31 March 1747, Thomas Asbury and wife Ann to John Turberville, 2a (FHL film 34,272; looked at, not copied, no Duncan reference)

JOHN DUNKIN AND MARY OF COPLE PARISH 40 ACRES TO JOHN ROCHESTER 28 APRIL 1747

D&W Book 10, pg.318-321: 28 April 1747, John Dunkin and Mary his wife of Cople Parish, planter, to John Rochester, planter, of same, for £30, sold tract in Forrest of Nomony in parish and county aforesaid containing by estimation 40 acres more or less, beginning at corner tree of William Dunkin and William Rochester Senr land, then along said William Dunkin's lines to a swamp, then up the Run of the said swamp to Catherine Remy's line, then along said Remy's line to above mentioned William Rochester's line, then along said line to the beg., which is part of 150 acres of land given to Peter Dunkin by his father John Dunkin by his last will and testament bearing date 20 June 1716, and by the said Peter sold and conveyed the said 150 acres of land by deed 25 Oct. 1732 to the said John Dunkin now party to these presents, together with all houses, out houses, gardens, orchards, woods, (etc.), warranty deed. /s/ John Dunkin, Mary (M) Dunkin. Wit. Daniel Remy, William Baker, Peter (PD) Dunkin Junr., Thos. Templeman. Mary Dunkin was examined and released her right of dower and John Dunkin acknowledged deed in court 26 May 1747. Recorded 2 June 1747. Performance bond by John Duncan (/s/ John Dunkin) for £30. (FHL film 34,272; SLC 9/1983 and 2/2009)

D&W 10-320: 28 April 1747; Performance bond, John Duncan of Copley Parish to John Rochester, for £60, (apparently a title bond for above deed) (FHL film 34,272)

D&W 10-320: Gift deed, William Rochester for love to son John Rochester, two negroes (do not have complete deed, just first part) (FHL film 34,272)

D&W 10-320, 321, 322: John Dunkin witnessed deeds 20 May 1747 of William Rochester. (FHL film 34,272)

D&W Book 10, pg.371-375: 29 Sept. (7br) 1747, John Dunkin and wife Mary of Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., planter, to William Rochester of same, planter, for £30, 150 acres by estimation in the Forest of Nomony, being the plantation where said John Dunkin now lives, which 150 acres is part of 1,000 acres surveyed by Randell Kirk 3 March 1665, bounded beg. corner tree to William Dunkin, then along said Dunkin's line to the line that divides this land from the land of Robert Tydwell, then to the line that divides this land from the land of John Linton, then to the line that divides this land from the land of John Baker, then to the line that divides this land from the land of Daniel Remey, then to the line of William Rochester and along Rochester's line to the beg., including 150 acres more or less, 40 acres by estimation John Dunkin and Mary his wife sold to John Rochester 28 April 1747, the remainder 110 acres being the land now hereby intended to be sold to William Rochester, the land and premises was the proper inheritance of one Peter Dunkin, who by will 9 September 1676 gave and devised this land to his son, John Dunkin, who by will 20 June 1716 gave and devised this land to his son Peter Dunkin, and the said Peter Dunkin by deed 25 October (8br) 1732, sold the land to his son John Dunkin, now party to these presents; together with all houses, orchards, (etc.), warranty deed. /s/ John Dunkin, Mary (M) Dunkin; wit. William Taylor, James Luttrell, William Paylor, Tho. Templeman. 29 Sept. 1747, actual possession was given. Court 29 Sept. 1747, John Dunkin ack. deed, and Mary, wife of John Dunkin, relinquished her right of Dower. Recorded 10 Oct. 1747. Performance Bond of John Dunkin to William Rochester for £60, same witnesses. Recorded 15 Oct. 1747. (FHL film 34,272; SLC 9/1983 and 2/2009)

COLEMAN READ WILL 1 MARCH 1747/8 GRANDCHILD COLEMAN DUNKIN NAMED

Westmoreland Co. VA Deed&Will Books
Deeds and wills, Vols. 11-12 1747-1756 (FHL film 34,273)

D&W 11-4: 1 March 1747/8; Will of Coleman Read: To my son Joseph 100 acres of land; to son Richard after the death of my wife Ruth land whereon I live; daus. Mary, Susannah, Dina and Dorkas negroes; grandchildren Coleman Brown 1 negro, Coleman Dunkin when he comes of age 1 negro, Ruth Asberry 1 negro, Elizabeth Read 1 negro and grandson Hutt 1 negro boy. Wit. Willm. Fitzhugh, Wm. Spencer, Sam'l Carter, Andrew Thompson. Prob. 26 April 1748. (FHL film 34,273)

JOHN DUNKIN OF COPLE PARISH BOND TO WM ROCHESTER 2 NOV 1726

D&W Book 11, pg.64-65: 2 Nov. 1726, bond of John Dunkin of Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., to Wm. Rochester of same, £100; that there is a parcel of land in the Forrest of Nomony now in actual possession of Wm. Rochester bounded by ... line which divides the land of John Jenkins from that bought of Randolph Kirk by Peter Dunkin, father to above named John Dunkin, mentioned in a deed of sale from John Jenkins to Nicholas Rochester, father to above Wm. Rochester, dated 26 Dec. 1689; NOW John Dunkin & heirs shall permit Wm. Rochester and heirs to occupy the land; /s/ John (ID) Dunkin; wit. George Walker, Wm. Dunkin, William (XM) McClanaham; proved on oath of Wm. McClanaham & Wm. Dunkin on 25 Oct. 1748, recorded 9 Nov. 1748. (FHL film 34,273; SLC 1993 and 2009)

PETER DUNKIN WILL 13 SEPT 1748

D&W 11-100: 13 Sept. 1748, will of Peter Dunkin, Friend James Baley to have charge of my son until said son Charles is 21 years of age; son George my working tools. Wit. John Jenkins (Larkins?), Peter (P.D.) Duncan Jr. Rec. 31 Jan. 1748/9. (FHL film 34,273) (MAD: Nancy Reba Roy's files gives will witness as John Linton; "Produced to the court by Jas. Baley and proved by the Oath of John Linton one of the witnesses thereto ... James Baley ... granted certificate for obtaining letters of Admin. Recorded 10 Feb. 1748/49.") D&W 11-106 to 107: Will of John Baker of Westmoreland Co. VA, 3 Sept. 1748; being very sick; To Wm. Baker my eldest son the plantation he now lives upon and my negro fellow called Jack and one girl named Lett and three of the best leather chairs and one small oval table. To my son John Baker ye plantation I now live upon and a negro fellow named Tom and a negro girl named Maggy and a large oval table and the remainder of the leather chairs and one feather bed and furniture and a still now upon the plantation. To my daughter Ann Baker one negro girl named Kez and one feather bed and furniture. To my dau. Frances Baker one negro girl named Pat. To my daughter Mary Baker 20 sh. sterling money. To my wife Sarah Baker all my estate for life, both real and personal, and all the rest of my estate, and the residue be divided among all my children. To my grandson Bri?ley Baker one feather bed. /s/ John (B) Baker. Wit. Gerard Hutt?, Sarden? (X) Harris, ... William Baker, John Baker exors to this will. Court 25 April 1849, produced by Sarah Baker his relict and John Baker two of his execs, proved by oath of the witnesses, admitted to record. Rec. 27 April 1749. (FHL film 34,273) (MAD: see OB 1755-58, p.174; looking for the Baker who was dead by 1757, George Duncan was gdn. of his orphans in 1757 and gdn. of William Baker 1759-61; probably not this John Baker; no other Baker listed in inventory books as decd. bef. 1757.) D&W 11-150 to 153: 26 Sept. 1749, Butter Baker of Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., planter, eldest son of John Baker late of said county, planter, decd, to Samuel Davis of same, planter; whereas the said John Baker decd. by lease dated 3 Jan. "one thousand seven hundred five six" did demise, set apart? (grunt?) and to farm let unto Thomas English late of said county decd, part of a plantation lying on Attapin Creek containing about 150 acres, adj. the mouth of a valley on the side of a marsh of Attopin Creek, adj. the south side of the main road, then through the woods by the hill known as "Roundabout Hills" to the back line of the aforesaid John Baker decd, then along his line and John Wedon's lines, including the land and marsh that was formerly granted or leased to Thomas Inglish, and whereas the said lease was assigned to the said Samuel Davis who married with the daughter of said John Baker decd and whereas John Baker by his last will dated 19 Nov. 1727 among other things gave and demised to the said Ann Davis his daughter the parcel of land formerly leased to the said Thomas Inglish for her life and afterwards to her husband Samuel Davis party to this deed for two years, and afterwards to fall to his two sons Butter and John Baker, and whereas Samuel Davis and wife Ann are now in possession of the land and have agreed with the said Butter Baker to purchase all his right, title and interest to the reversion and inheritance; now for £40 current money of VA, Butter Baker grants to Samuel Davis all his right, etc. to that messuage tenement and plantation tract or parcel of land in Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., now in the possession of said Samuel Davis and Ann his wife formerly leased to Thomas Inglish, containing by estimation 150 acres. /s/ Butter Baker; wit. Foxhall Sturman, John Jett Jr., W. Hose, John Muse Senr. Deed of feoffment ack. 26 Sept. 1749, ordered recorded. (FHL film 34,273; deed dated 1749 but reference to "1756" lease in body of deed)

1750-1759

Vol.3, 1752-56, Records & Inventories (FHL film 34,310)

No Duncan indexed

Vol.4, 1756-67, Deeds & Wills (FHL film 34,263)

George Duncan's Estate 28 March 1758

4-57/8: In obedience to court order 28 Feb. 1758, estate of George Duncan decd. valued at ... 1 bed, bolster, rug, ... wearing apparell, tools, etc., young horse, riding mear, cash, crop of tobacco, total £21.5.5; appraisers Christopher Butler, Richard Holladay, Bradly Garner; returned 28 March 1758, recorded 7 April 1758. (administrator not named)

Westmoreland Co. VA Deeds & Wills

WILLIAM DUNCAN AND JOHN ROCHESTER LAND BOUNDARY LINE SETTLEMENT 1751

Westmoreland Co. VA Wills and Deeds (from microfilm, Library of Virginia, text from Ronald Cornwell 9/2011 with permission to share)
Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills Bk 11, p.386-388, 23 Dec. 1751. WILLIAM DUNCAN AND JOHN ROCHESTER LAND BOUNDARY LINE SETTLEMENT 1751

11-386/388: This indenture made the 12th October in the reign of our Soverign Lord George the second by the Grace of God of Great Britian France and Ireland King Defender of the faith &c and in the year of our lord 1751 between WILLIAM DUNCAN of the County of Westmoreland Planter of the one part, and JOHN ROCHESTER of the same County Planter of the other part. Whereas there hath been for sometime past and now is an Ejectment depending in the General Court of the Colony brought by the said WILLIAM DUNCAN against WILLIAM ROCHESTER the father of the said JOHN ROCHESTER now deceased for settling the bounds of the land belonging to the said parties and the said WILLIAM DUNCAN and JOHN ROCHESTER in order to accommodate settle and adjust the said bounds and all differences relating thereto, have agreed, compromised and compounded the said differences and suit upon the following terms that is to say that he the said WILLIAM DUNCAN shall release surrender and quit claim to all the lands now controverted, and shall abide and stand to the line formerly laid off and allotted to the said WILLIAM ROCHESTER by JOHN DUNKIN the father of the said WILLIAM, party to these presents in their livetimes and now claimed by the Defendt. as laid off in the survey in the suit before mentioned to be depending. And the said JOHN ROCHESTER in consideration thereof shall not only consent to the Dismissment of the said suit, and pay and bear his own Costs that have accrued or shall accrue in the same but shall also release acquit and discharge the said WILLM. DUNKIN of and from all suits costs damages and cause of action which he the said JOHN ROCHESTER might have or be intitled to against the sd. WILLIAM DUNCAN for and by reason of a certain Bond made and entered into by the said JOHN DUNCAN, the father, to WILLM. ROCHESTER in their livestimes; Now in pursuance to this agreement and covenants to be performed by JOHN ROCHESTER, WILLIAM DUNCAN confirms to JOHN ROCHESTER all the land in controversie as the same are laid off in the survey for the Defendt. And were allotted by JOHN DUNCAN, the father, to WILLIAM ROCHESTER by his bond, which have been held to be the land of WILLIAM ROCHESTER ever since the date of the bond, and WILLIAM DUNCAN will immediately dismiss the ejectment by him brought, and pay all his own costs; JOHN ROCHESTER agrees with WILLIAM DUNCAN that he will only bear and pay all the costs which have already accrued to him or shall become due, but also release WILLIAM DUNCAN from all suits and actions by JOHN ROCHESTER against WILLIAM DUNCAN by reason of a certain Bond or obligation by the said JOHN DUNCAN, father, to WILLIAM DUNCAN and JOHN ROCHESTER on 12 Oct. 1751 at Westmoreland County, Virginia. (Signed) WILLIAM DUNCAN, JOHN ROCHESTER. Witnesses: ROBERT FERGUSON, WILLIAM SMITH, CHARLES BEALE. Acknowledged by both in court 26 Nov. 1751; recorded 23 Dec. 1751. (SOURCE: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills Bk 11, p.386-388, 23 Dec. 1751.; also FHL film 34,273; SLC 1993 and 2009)

===Westmoreland Co. VA Deed&Will Books Deeds and wills, Vols. 13-14 1756-1768 (FHL film 34,274)===

WILLIAM DUNCAN OF COPLE PARISH SELLS 100 ACRES TO JOSEPH SIMKINS 5 MARCH 1757

D&W 13-80: 5 March 1757, William Duncan of Cople Parish, etc., to Joseph Simkins of Lunenburg Parish, Richmond Co., for £66.13.4, 100 acres bought of Coleman Read near branches of Nomony in Cople Parish. Wit. George White, Daniel MacKinney, Peter Lamkins. Wife Ann examined. (FHL film 34,274)

WILL OF GEORGE DUNKIN OF COPLE PARISH WILL 31 DEC 1757

D&W 13-133: 31 Dec. 1757, will of George Dunkin, of Cople Parish. To sisters Elizabeth and Sarah Duncan all estate; if sisters die without issue, "the other my sister should be my hole and sole heir." Nathaniel Jackson Sr. exr. Wit. Charles McColley, Thomas (x) Taylor. Prob. 28 Feb. 1758. (FHL film 34,274)

1760 to 1769

Richmond Co. VA Deeds (FHL film 33,693)

HENRY DUNKIN AND WIFE CHARITY OF COPOL PARISH WILL 3 AUG 1767

12-783: 3 Aug. 1767, Henry Dunkin and wife Charity of Copol Parish, Westmoreland Co. (sic), for love and affection to James Mitchell, son of the said Charity, "immediately after the death of me the said Henry Dunkin and the death of Charity my said wife," land in Parish of Lunenburgh, Richmond Co., 189 acres, on main branch of Rappahannock Creek, lands of William Peirce, Thomas Lyne, John Turberville, John Gordon, Zechariah White and William Conolly, which said land the said Charity in the living (?) of her widowhood and then by the name of Charity Mitchell purchased of John Jinkens and Patience Jinkins by their deed ... 4 July 1764, which said deed remaining now among the records of Richmond County ... (both signed) Wit. William Connolly, Richard Mitchell. Rec. 3 Aug. 1767.

Vol.5, 1767-76, Records & Inventories (FHL film 34,310)

George Dunkin's Estate 25 Nov 1767

5-33/4: Mr. James Hayborne to the estate of George Dunkin; Dr. 1767, to the hire of negro Jack 4 years, £12.0.0, to Lewin Bennett Garlicks assumpset £1.0.0, to Thomas Scutts (Sculls?) assumpset £1.0.0; total £14.0.0; 1767 By 1/3 of the hire of Negro Jack four years £4.0.0.; by 1/3 of the value of the said negro who is now allotted to Thomas Scutt who intermarried with Sarah Dunkin, Lewin Bennett Garlick who intermarried with Elizabeth Dunkin, co-heirs afsd? to Geo. Dunkin decd, £10.0.0; total £14.0.0.
- In obedience to court order 29 Aug. 1767, we have divided the estate of George Duncan decd. as above, and have divided and allotted to James Hayborne who intermarried with Sarah Duncan, relict of Charles Dunkin decd, one third of the said Dunkin's land as formerly laid off by Daniell Tebbs and Robert Smith, and the above two-thirds we allot to the said Levin Bennett Garlick and Thomas Scutt. 28 Nov. 1767, Jeelane?, Robt. Cox, Ben. Middleberry. Returned 25 Nov. 1767, ordered recorded. (& extract from Charles Gordon with permission to share with others)

Westmoreland Co. VA Deed & Will Books

WILLIAM LAMBERT AND WIFE ELIZABETH OF COPLE PARISH SELLS LAND TO JOHN TUBERVILLE 16 OCT 1761

D&W 14-98: 16 Oct. 1761, William Lambert and wife Elizabeth of Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., to John Turberville of same; for £160 current money of VA, all that tract or parcel of land in Cople Parish between Floods Creek and Southwest Creek branches of Nominy bounded by ... mouth of Southwest creek on Nominy River, extending down the river to the mouth of Floods Creek, then up the creek and crossing a cove, to the mouth of a gut? that divides this land from the land of said John Turberville, then extending of the same to the road that leads to Mechotick which was formerly called the Machotick Old Path, then along a line of marked trees ... down the several meanders of southwest Creek ... to the beg., including 80 acres and two roods of land, the said land being part of a pattent for 100 acres of land formerly granted John Tucker (Tacker?) 18 Oct. 1650 which afterward became the right and inheritance of Richard Honner? in fee who together with Elizabeth his wife sold and conveyed it to Peter Duncan by deed 6 Oct. 1665 and afterwards pattented by said Peter Dunkin in his own name 2 July 1669 for 140 acres, whereof part of this is a moiety or half part which by several means, conveyances formerly became the proper estate of George South the elder decd who by his will 1 Feb. 1698 gave and bequeathed the said 140 acres with all his other lands to be equally divided between his two sons George South and John South, the said George South to have the first choice and in case the said sons should both die without lawful heirs the said 140 acres with all the other lands to fall to his two daughters Jamer South and Joan South and their heirs and the said George South and John South both dying without issue the same by virtue of the will became the proper inheritance of the aforesaid Jamer and Joan South and afterwards the said land was by the said Jamer and Joan divided and laid off pursuant to the will of the afsd George South the Elder and for bounds for the division thereof ... swamp and several trees in and about the land by them marked as a dividing line between them; the aforesaid Joan South married Thomas Lambert by whom she had two sons, William Lambert and Thomas Lambert and after the death of the said Joan, the 80 acres and two roods of land hereby granted being the moiety of the afsd 140 acres with the land the afsd. George South the Elder purchased of Thomas Youell 31 Oct. 1683 became vested in William Lambert son and heir at law of said Joan, and party to these presents ... /s/ William Lambert, Elizabeth Lambert. Wit. Thomas Lambert, Geo. Turberville, James Belflorrer, Peter Harding, John (X) Averet. Receipt 16 Oct. 1761 of John Turberville, for £160, /s/ William Lambert; wit. George Turberville, Thomas Lambert, James Bellflorrer, Peter Harding, John (X) Averet. Memorandum of Livery and Seizen, 16 Oct. 1761, same witnesses. Commission 17 Oct. 1761, to examine Elizabeth Lambert who could not conveniently appear in court; she examined by Willoughby Newton and Richard Lee, 27 Oct. 1761. Ordered recorded 26 Jan. 1762. (FHL film 34,274)

Deeds and wills, Vols. 15-16 1768-1786 (FHL film 34,275)

THOMAS SCUTT ANS WIFE SARAH OF COPLE PARISH SELLS 50 ACRES TO JOHN TURBERVILLE 10 APRIL 1771

D&W 15-143: 10 April 1771, Thomas Scutt and wife Sarah of Cople Parish to John Turberville of same, for £22, approx. 50 acres adj. John Turberville (party to these presents), Philip Smith who marryed Elizabeth Bushrod, and lands of Lewis Bennett Garlick who marryed Elizabeth Dunkin who was sister and coheir with Sarah Scutt party to these presents, the other half of Dunkin's land (now Garlicks). /s/ Sarah (X) Scutt, Thomas Scutt. Wit. Thomas Welch, Benjamin Settle, Benja. Brooks, James Habron. (FHL film 34,275)

1770 and after

Westmoreland Co. VA Records, Inventories, Settlements of Estates

Elizabeth Dunkin and Sarah Dunkin coheirs, Division of land 27 Nov 1770

5-152: We the subscribers in obedience to court order 27 Nov. 1770 to divide the land petitioned for by Lewin Bennett Garlick who married Elizabeth Dunkin and Thomas Scott (plain) who married Sarah Dunkin sister co-heirs to the said land, and have allotted Thomas Scott & Sarah his wife the one-half bounded as follows, beg. at Red Oak corner tree to John Turberville Esq., Mr. Philip Smith, and said Dunkin's land, then south to a poplar tree near the corner to the said Philip Smith's land & Dunkins, then west along a line between Smith & Dunkin to a white oak corner tree between Smith & the other half of Dunkins land, then north along a line of marked trees, being the dividing line of the said tract, to a white oak by the side of an old road & on the line of John Turberville, then east along the said Turberville's line to the beginning. And to Lewin Bennett Garlick & Elizabeth his wife we have allotted the other half, bounded as follows, beg. at the white oak by the side of the old road in the line of John T berville Esqr. & running southwest along the said line to the corner between Turberville & Dunkin, then east along the Hon. Robert Carters, Turbervilles & Smiths lands to the white oak standing in sd. Smith's line and corner to the other tract of Dunkins land, then north to the white oak at the beg. 28 Jan. 1771, William Cox, James Gabron, Stephen Self. Returned 28 Aug. 1771, ordered recorded. (& extract from Charles Gordon with permission to share with others) (MAD: Checked for neighbors 1742-1770 John Turberville, Robert Carter, Philip Smith, adj. Charles Duncan; see John Turberville will D&W 9-200 (FHL film 34,327 deed index 1653-1831). No Philip Smith deeds ca 1742-1770

Henry Dunkin of Richmond sale of Negroes to Richard Neale 11 Dec 1771

5-183: Know all men by these presents that I Henry Dunkin of Richmond have bargained, sold & delivered to Richard Neale of Westmoreland Co., three negroes, to wit, Hannah, Heziah, her child & Jane for the valuable consideration of £93 current money of Virginia, and do warrant the said three negroes Hannah, Keziah her child, and Jane to the said Richard Neale from any person or persons whatsoever having any claim or claims thereto, in the penalty of £500. 11 Dec. 1771, Henry Dunkin. Wit. Joseph Sanford, Richard Mitchell, John Gordon. Presented at court 31 March 1772, proved by oath of Richard Mitchell, ordered recorded. (& extract from Charles Gordon with permission to share with others)

Vol.6, 1776-90, Deeds & Wills (FHL film 34,263 item 2)

Very poor index, only 1 "C" name, no "D" names

Vol.7, 1790-98, Records & Inventories (FHL film 34,311)

No Duncan

1885-1886 "KY, a History of the State" 2nd or 3rd Edition (volumes), by Perrin, Battle & Kniffin (FHL book 976.9 D3wt)

GEORGE W DUNCAN B JAN 26 1826 SIMPSON CO KY, PARENTS SANFORD AND NANCY (HAMMOND) DUNCAN

Simpson Co. DR. GEORGE W. DUNCAN was born Jan. 26, 1826, in Simpson Co. KY, and is the tenth of 8 boys and 4 girls born to Sanford and Nancy (Hammond) Duncan. Sanford Duncan was born in Loudoun Co. VA. He was a son of Colman Duncan, who married Mary Lyne, both of Westmoreland Co. VA; was a Revolutionary soldier and immigrated to Nelson Co. KY about 1795. He was born in February, 1742, and died in April, 1823. His wife was born in March, 1749, and died in May, 1814. Colman Duncan was a son of Henry Duncan, who was born in Scotland. He with two brothers came to the United States and settled in Westmoreland Co. VA. Mrs. Nancy (Hammond) Duncan was a daughter of Job Hammond, who married Mary Stone, both of KY and of Welsh origin. He was an officer of the Revolutionary war, and was wounded in both arms in an Indian fight. Sanford Duncan came from Nelson to Logan Co. KY about 1800. In 1818 he located 5 miles south of Franklin, assisted in organizing the county of Simpson, was one of the commissioners appointed to run and locate the State line from Reelfoot Lake to the Mississippi River in 1840; was also appointed one of the commissioners to survey Simpson Co. and lay out school districts. He did all the public business in his own community, and was one of the most influential and valuable citizens in Simpson Co. He farmed extensively ... Masonic fraternity. Dr. G.W. Duncan was reared on a farm and received a good education. In 1840 he entered Cumberland College at Princeton. When the college was transferred to Lebanon he returned to Franklin and finished his education. In 1846 commenced the study of medicine ... in 1848 graduated; located and commenced practice at Mitchellville, TN. In 1859 located in Franklin, KY ... ever since. He married, September 4, 1860, Dorinda Puryar, of Smith Co. TN, a daughter of William and Mary (Pearce) Puryar, both natives of TN, of French and Scotch descent, respectively. William was a son of Daniel Puryar. To Mr. and Mrs. Duncan have been born eight children, four now living: Mary Sanford, Charles A., George H. and William A. Dr. Duncan and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian and Baptist Churches, respectively. ... Masonic fraternity, Knight Templar. ...

1887 "KY, a History of the State" 5th or 6th Edition (volumes), by Perrin, Battle & Kniffin (FHL book 976.9 D3wt)

JOHN S DUNCAN M. MATILDA LYNE, DAUGHTER OF THOMAS LYNE AND MARY CONNELLEY

LYNE FAMILY. About 1650, Thomas Lyne said to have been of Welsh origin, the ancestor of the Lyne Family now residents of Jessamine Co., with his brother Henry emigrated from Bristol, England, to Westmoreland Co. VA. He had a son Thomas who married a Mary Edwards of VA and he also had a son Thomas who married a Mary Sandford. He had nine children, of whom one was a Thomas, and he married Mary Pagit of VA, who died in 1812 (his death occurring about 1804). He was a blacksmith by trade and operated a hotel on the Winchester & Alexandria VA road. He had seven children: James, Robert, Thomas, Timothy, William, Sandford and Naomi (Mrs. Reuben Settle). Thomas Lyne the fourth was born March 26, 1783, in Loudoun Co. VA, subsequently settled in Woodford Co. KY, and engaged in farming and the blacksmithing business; he married Mary Connelley, dau. of Sandford and Mary (Ramey) Connelley, natives of VA; he died in 1848, she in 1870. They had eleven children: Sandford, Nancy (Mrs. David Williams), Mary (Mrs. Elijah Neal), William, Daniel, Matilda (Mrs. John S. Duncan), Thomas, Martha (Mrs. Joseph A. Gaines), Elizabeth (Mrs. S.P. Hendricks), James and Fannie (Mrs. George W. Goode). William, the fourth child, was born March 7, 1813, and married Margaret Jane Ray, dau. of Robert and Elizabeth Ray, of Fayette Co., who died Sept. 29, 1884, leaving six children (more not copied).

1912 "History of Kentucky and Kentuckians" by E. Polk Johnson, 3 vols.

(from John Allen Duncan 1985 with permission to share with others; and SUTRO book F451 J7 v.III and SUTRO film 75 reel 1; CA State Library, Sutro Branch)

ELLIS DUNCAN MD B. WORTHINGTON, JEFFERSON CO., KY JANUARY 7 1874

Vol.3, pg.1655-6: ELLIS DUNCAN, M.D. The family to which Mr. Ellis Duncan belongs has its origin far back in the history of Scotland, when clan fought clan and the land was the scene of bloody strife with its would-be master, England. He is prominent among the younger members of the medical profession of Louisville, and is coroner of Jefferson Co. His ability does not seem to be limited with the years of his age or connection with the profession, as a short sketch of his life will show. Mr. Duncan was born in Worthington, Jefferson Co. KY, January 7, 1874. His great-great-grandfather, Robert Duncan, a native of Westmoreland Co. VA, came to KY in 1678 (sic), settling in Nelson Co. He was one of five brothers who emigrated from Scotland, they being the sons of William Duncan, a Scotch Presbyterian, whose head was cut off, for being a heretic, in 1665. The fact that they were Scotch Presbyterians is all one requires who is familiar with that worthy sect as evidence of their firm principles of moral conduct and noble character. Of the five sons mentioned above, Henry was the Doctor's ancestor. Thomas Duncan, great-grandfather of the Doctor was 18 years of age when he came to KY. Ellis, son of Thomas, was the grandfather of the Doctor, whose father was Thomas Green Duncan and was born in Nelson Co. KY. He removed to Jefferson Co. in 1873 and is still living. The mother of the Doctor was Mary R. McClure, a native of Logansport, IN, the daughter of General Daniel McClure, ... (Gen. McClure) died in 1900 at age of 80 years, m. Matilda Hite, a sister of Milton Hite. Mrs. (Mary R. McClure) Duncan died in 1893, at the age of 43 years. In 1876, when the Doctor was 2 years of age, his parents removed to TX, and it was in the public schools of Victoria [Victoria Co.], TX, that he received his early educational training. ... When he returned to Louisville in 1893, he entered the medical department of the University of Louisville, from which he was graduated March 30, 1896, ... (more on his activities). The Doctor married Annie Kinnard, widow of George W. Strother, deceased. Mrs. Duncan was born in Middletown, KY. (no dates; no other family info.)

1921 "History of AL and Dictionary of AL Biography" by Thomas M. Owen, Vol.III

(pages 516-519 from Donna Little 1982; 4 vols. on FHL fiche 6,048,243 to 6,048,246)

GEORGE WEBSTER DUNCAN B OCT 12 1866, ROCKWOOD, FRANKLIN COUNTY

DUNCAN, GEORGE WEBSTER, teacher, author, and general agent University publishing company, was born October 12, 1866, at Rockwood, Franklin County; son of Thomas Alford and Margaret (Hargett) Duncan, the former a private in Company L., Fourth Alabama cavalry regiment, C.S. Army; grandson of Robert and Martha (Hargett) Duncan, the former a native of Tennessee, and of Richard and Elizabeth (Hartis) Hargett, all of Rockwood; great-grandson of William and Ruth (Gregory) Duncan, of Pendleton District, S.C., who removed to Warren Co. KY, later to Bedford Co. TN, and finally, in the first quarter of the 19th century located in North Alabama. The Scotch ancestor of the American branch of the Duncan family was the Rev. William Duncan of Dumfrieshire, Scotland, who was a martyr to the Presbyterian faith and who on January 2, 1665, at the age of fifty-two years lost his life on the sands of Dumfrieshire in the reign of Charles II. The original American emigrant of the Duncan family settled in Westmoreland Co. VA, January 23, 1722. Mr. Duncan was prepared for college in a private school at Russellville, taught by Prof. ....

1889 "Biographical and Historical Souvenir for the Cos. of Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott and Washington, IN" by John M. Gresham

(FHL book 977.2 H2gj)

NORTON B DUNCAN B 23 NOV 1835 FLOYD CO IN, SON OF JAMES T AND KITTY (BATEMAN) DUNCAN

Pg.81-2, Floyd Co.: NORTON B. DUNCAN was born in Floyd Co. IN on 23 November 1835, and is a son of James T. and Kitty (Bateman) Duncan, the former born in Jefferson Co. KY, and the latter in Indiana. The Duncan family can be traced back to the Duncans of Westmoreland Co. VA. The father of James T. was Charles Duncan, a son of Henry Duncan, born in Virginia, and whose father, Coleman Duncan, was one of the pioneers of Kentucky. He was a zealous Whig when that title was applied to the patriots in contradistinction to the Tories, during our Revolutionary period. He was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and came to Kentucky about 1793. His father, Henry Duncan, was the first of the family born in America (born 1710, and died in 1790), and from him descended, directly or indirectly, the Braggs, Asburys, Browns, Lewises, Whites, Hutts, etc. His parents came from Scotland, where, as all who are familiar with Scottish history, know the family was not only one of prominence, but noble, with the blood of kings coursing in their veins. Duncans have even occupied the throne of Scotland. ...

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The Early Duncans of Westmoreland County, Virginia

The Early Duncans of Westmoreland County, Virginia

Contents

MIXED RECORDS 1653-1859 DEEDS AND WILLS

Mixed deeds, wills, court orders, and poll lists, 1653-1859; Westmoreland Co. VA County Court

1653 TO 1671

LAND RECORDS

PETER DUNKAN LAND ADJOINS THOMAS YOWELL AND NICHOLAS SPENCER LAND 1669

PETER DUNKAN 140 ACRE GRANT IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY 1669

Deeds and wills, Vol. 1 1653-1671 (FHL film 34,267)

PETER DUNKAN BUYS LAND FROM RICHARD KENNER 1665 1-282

RICHARD KENNER SELLS JOHN TASKER LAND TO RICHARD SEARLE 1 FEBRUARY 1667

NICHOLAS SPENCER AND FRANCES SPENCER 500 ACRES TO WALTER ENGLISH AND TEAGUE ALOGON 8 DEC 1668

NICHOLAS SPENCER AND FRANCES SPENCER 500 ACRES TO THOMAS DAWSON 8 DEC 1668

WALTER ENGLISH ASSIGNS RIGHTS 125 ACRES TO DANIEL ORANEY 17 NOV 1669

PETER DUNKIN SR 450 ACRES FROM RANDOLPH KIRK 1670

1690 to 1699

Virginia Northern Neck Land Grant Books

HENRY DUNCAN LAND ADJOINS 75 ACRES LAND GRANTED TO VINCENT COX 1694

Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants, 1694-1742, Grant Book 2, p.291-292, Reel 288.

JOHN DUNKAN, JOHN BAKER, NICHOLAS ROCHESTER AND THOMAS BEAL ADJOIN WM REAMY 1698

Deeds and wills, Vol. 2 1738, 1691-1699 (FHL film 34,268)

WILLIAM CLARK WILL 26 DECEMBER 1697 #2-129a/130a

CHARLES DUNKAN SELLS 150 ACRES LAND TO (BROTHER) JOHN DUNKAN. FATHER PETER DUNCAN 2 MARCH 1697

JOHN DUNKAN SELLS 100 ACRES TO BROTHER CHARLES DUNKAN 2 MARCH 1697

JOHN JENKINS SELLS LAND FROM RANDELL KIR'S PATENT TO JOHN DUNKAN 1699

1701 to 1709

Westmoreland County, Virginia, Northern Neck Grants No.3, 18 Jan 1705, p.118, Reel 288, Library of Virginia.

HENRY DUNCAN GRANTED 197 ACRES LAND WESTMORELAND COUNTY 1705

Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants No.3, 1703-1710, p.158, Reel 288.

JOHN DUNCAN SOLD 100 ACRES TO HENRY WHARTON AND ON HENRY'S DEATH HIS WIFE ELIZABETH ESCHEATS LAND, MARCH 1700

Virginia Northern Neck Grants No.3, 1703-1710, p.239, Reel 288.

HENRY DUNCAN'S LAND ADJOINS 390 ACRE GRANT TO JOHN GARNER 1707

Deeds and wills, Vols. 3-4 1701-1709 (FHL film 34,269)

JOHN DUNKAN SELS 50 ACRES TO MICHAEL GILBERT 28 JANUARY 1701

JOHN DUNKAN SELLS LAND TO ROBERT PHILLIPS 25 APRIL 1705

THOMAS KIRTLEY DISCHARGES DEBTS OF JOHN HARTLEY 3 MAY 1706

HENRY DUNKAN RELEASE 100 ACRES TO JOHN JENKINS 1708

HENRY DUNKAN SELLS 100 ACRES TO CHARLES DUNKAN 1708

HENRY AND CHARLES DUNKAN SELL 100 ACRES TO ROBERT SMITH 1708

Westmoreland Co. VA Deeds & Wills

DENNIS CORNHILL LATE OF WESTMORELAND CO. BUT NOW OF STAFFORD CO. VA SOLD 197 ACRES IN COPLE PARISH TO JOHN CRALLE OF NORTHUMBERLAND.

1710 to 1719

HENRY DUNCAN DEC'D HAS LAND ADJACENT THOMAS SORRELL 1712

Northern Neck Grant 5, 1713-1719, p.127, Reel 289.

CHARLES DUNKAN'S LAND ADJOINS EDWARD PORTERS 70 ACRES

Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills

DOROTHY DUNKAN (WIFE OF LATE HUSBAND HENRY DUNKAN) TO WILLIAM MACCLANACON 14 HEAD OF BLACK CATTLE 5 AUG 1713

DOROTHY WATERS WILL 1717

PETER AND WILLIAM DUNKAN BUY LAND FROM COLEMAN REED 1718

NICHOLAS ROCHESTER GIFTS LAND TO WILLIAM ROCHESTER 1719

1720 TO 1730

Vol.1, 1723-46, Records & Inventories, Settlement of Estates

Jno Dunkins Inventory 29 March 1727(8)

James Dunkin's Inventory 29 March 1727

John Dunkin's Inventory 29 Nov 1727

Wm Melvin Decd Inventory 25 Feb 1729

John Morris Appraisal of Estate 17 March 1730

Westmoreland Co. VA Deeds & Wills

DANIEL FIELD WILL 1720, WITNESS ROBERT DUNCAN

JOHN DUNKAN LAND SOLD TO MICHAEL GILBERT RECEIVES CLEAR TITLE FROM PHILLIPS 29 AUG 1711

JOHN DUNKIN (SON OF PETER DUNKIN) WILL 22 JUNE 1716 TO SON PETER DUNKIN

Deeds and wills, Vol. 8-1 1738, 1723-1731 (FHL film 34,270)

BLANCHFLOWER DUNKIN 6 ACRES TO GEORGE TURBERILE 24 FEB 1728

LETTICE DUNCAN RELINQUSH DOWER RIGHTS TO THIRDS OF 6 ACRES OF HUSBAND BLANCHFLOWER DUNKEN 24 FEB 1728

PETER DUNKIN GRANDSON OF PETER DUNCAN QUICK CLAIM RELEASE OF 119 ACRES TO WILLIAM PORTER 30 SEPT 1730

PETER DUNCAN ELDEST SON OF JOHN DUNCAN RELEASE RIGHTS TO 100 ACRES TO WILLIAM REMY 30 SEPT 1730

PETER DUNKIN GRANDSON & HEIR OF PETER DUNCAN THE ELDER DECEASED RELEASES RIGHTS OF 59 ACRES TO JOHN BAKER 30 SEPT 1730

1730 to 1739

Westmoreland Co. VA Records, Inventories, Settlements of Estates

Wm Melvin decd Inventory 25 March 1730

John Morris decd Inventory 17 March 1730

John Morris's Estate, Charles Dunkin admr. 28 June 1732

Peter Dunkin of Cople Parish to John Dunkin puts under care and trust of John Dunkin his 6 children: Peter Dunkin, James Dunkin, George Dunkin, Charles Dunkin until age of 21 and Phillis Dunkin and Sarah Duncan until age of 18 or until they marry

PETER DUNKIN SELLS TO SON JOHN DUNKIN 150 ACRES 25 OCT 1732

PETER DUNKIN SELLS 200 ACRES TO WILLIAM DUNKIN AND COLMAN READ 5 JUN 1734

WILLIAM MELVIN WILL 2 APRIL 1726

PETER DUNKIN TO JOHN DUNKIN SON 150 ACRES 25 OCT 1732

DANL FIELD OF PRINCE WILLIAM CO WILL 2 FEB 1732

PETER DUNKAN COPLE PARISH SELS TO ANDREW READ 100 ACRES 20 MARCH 1728