James was born on his father's farm near Cross Roads, York County, Pennsylvania. At one time, Cross Roads was part of Hopewell. "JAMES DUNCAN Born April 3, 1780, m. Martha Manifold, November 10, 1803, lived in York County, near the state line. The children of this marriage were: (1) ANDREW, (2)) JOSEPH, (3) George, (4) HENRY, (5) JAMES and (6) SMITH; by a second wife he had a son (7) WIILLIAM. Descendents of James Duncan are still living but we have nothing definite as to their history." from "The Duncan and Gibson Families" by Hugh Welch Duncan, 1905. Hugh was James' nephew. The second wife was Mary Edie Gemmill.
James Smith Duncan was given as the son of Andrew Duncan per the Duncan and Gibson Book. He is not named in the deeds of sale of the Smith property. Andrew's will does not name all of his children. He is often confused with the other James Duncan born 1769 d. 1843 who m. Jane Wiley (his first cousin). (This book is the only place where he is stated to have a middle name Smith which appears incorrect.)
BIBLE: Original Almony Family Bible in my possession.
James Duncan departed this life in the March the 3 1857 (great grandfather of JDA)
Joseph M. Duncan departed this life August the 10, 1862 (grandfather of JDA)
Susan Duncan died Oct. the 12 1847 (grandmother of JDA)
James Gemm. Duncan departed this life February the twenty fifth 1862
Mary Jane Wiley Died October 7, 1865
BIRTH: NOTE: IGI says James Duncan born April 3 1780 of York Co PA relatives Matild A.D. Coltrin.
MARRIAGE: 1st marriage James Dunken m. Nov 10 1803 to Martha Manifold at First Pres. Church per Rev. Cathcarts Private Register.
SERV: Did he serve in the War of 1812?
MARRIAGE: 2nd marriage James Duncan to Mary Edie Gemmill March 22 1824 York Co
CENSUS: 1850 Harford Co MD
James Duncan age 65 born PA
Jane Manifold age 41 born PA.
DEATH: Family Bible of Joseph Duncan Almony says "James Duncan departed this life in the March the 3 1857" (great grandfather of JDA)
OBIT: none found.
WILL: James Duncan gives to my niece Jane Manifold land called Queens Fruitful Barrens in Harford Co 11 acres 71 perches which I bought from Vincent Bosley. She is to have personal estate and to be exec. date June 1, 1852 prove May 11, 1857. WB CWB 7 p. 132 and WSR 9 p. 211 (in 1879 Mary Ann Fletcher came forward). (An earlier James Duncan had a sister Jane Duncan Manifold)
WILL: Harford Co. MD Will CWB#7 pg.132: Will of James Duncan of Harford Co.; to Jane Manifold, my niece, a piece or parcel of land, being part of a tract of land called Queens Fruitful Barrens, in Harford Co., containing 11 acres and 71 perches more or less, being the same land I bought of Vincent Bosley and William Hinton whereon I now reside. Further to said Jane all my personal property of every description. The above devisees are made in consideration of services rendered me from the time she arrived of lawful age. I hereby appoint Jane Manifold exec. of this my last will. Dated 1 June 1852, /s/ James Duncan. Wit. John Smithson, John Wilson (of A.), Margaret (X) Fletcher. Harford Co., 11 May 1857, came Jane Manifold who produced the will and made oath on the Holy Evangil of Almighty God that she received the same from the Testor (sic) for safe keeping and that it is the true and whole last will of James Duncan late of Harford Co. deceased, and she knows of no other. John Smithson, witness, also appeared (MAD: end of copy). (MAD: See Deed HDG #33-119, 2 Jan. 1847, Vincent Bosley and William Heaton to James Duncan) (from Katherine Tebow 1/1995)
TOMBSTONE: Probably buried at Centre Pres. Ch., York Co, PA but unable to find a marker.
BIO: The Gemmill Book says he is James Smith Duncan died 1857 buried Centre Pres. Cem. son of Andrew Duncan Esq. and Ann Smith. Unable to locate his tombstone or estate records. The other James died 1843 is buried there and has a stone.
BIO: The Duncan and Gibson Families Book says he married Martha Manifold and lived in York County near the state line. His children by his first marriage were Andrew, Joseph, George, Henry, James and Smith and by a second wife had a son William. The Manifold family records say he lived about a mile or two southward of Center Church.
He is named in the pension file of Thomas Ayres - James Duncan aged 74 in 1856.
HD #11-107: 27 Feb. 1828, James Duncan of Harford Co. to David Wallace of Hopewell Twp. in York Co. PA; that Duncan this date owes Wallace $748.42; in trust, part of "Salisbury Plains" near NW corner of Harford Co., granted by State of MD to Aquila Hall attorney at law, sold to Duncan by John Fissel 31 May 1804 rec. book HD#E p.518, for 212 acres; and another tract "Salisbury Plains" conveyed to Duncan by Thomas Ayres 30 Oct. 1816 rec. HD#Z p.487, of 119 acres; payment due 1 March 1834; no wife; wit. James Steel, James Wilson. (FHL film 14,107) HD #14-151: 17 May 1831, James Duncan of Harford Co. MD to Abraham Wiley of same, $56, 7 acres and 58 square perches of "Salisbury Plains" adj. line between Duncan and Joseph Kethcart; no wife; wit. Vincent Norris, Jno. Wilson. (FHL film 14,108) HD #14-152: 17 May 1831, James Duncan of Harford Co. MD to David Bell Jr. of same, $727, 112 acres and 62 perches part of "Salisbury Plains"; no wife; wit. Vincent Norris, Jno. Wilson. (FHL film 14,108) HD #14-214: 17 May 1831, David Wallace of Hopewell Twp, York .. pa="" payork.htm="" Co. PA, to James Duncan of Harford Co. MD; release of Duncan's mortgage 27 Feb. 1828, recorded HD#11 pg.107, for $748.42; paid in full; wit. Vincent Norris, Jno. Wilson. (FHL film 14,108) HD #19-52: 30 Dec. 1835, James Duncan to Joseph M. Duncan, both Harford Co., $850, "Salisbury Plains" on E.side Old York road, adj. David Wiley and David Gemmell and Vincent Norris, 131a; wit. Jno? Wilson, Robt. T. Henderson; no wife. (FHL film 14,110)
HD #30-266: 5 Jan. 1845, James Duncan Sr. of Harford Co. to Sampson Smith Duncan of same, $10 per acre, part of "Salisbury Plains" where said James now lives, adj. Lancaster road, adj. Joseph Duncan's part, being 51 acres 20 perches; wit. Jno. Smithson, John Heaton. (FHL film 14,113)HD #30-311: 2 Oct. 1844, James Duncan of Harford Co. MD to Joseph M. Duncan of same, $11.66-2/3 per acre, part of "Salisbury Plains" adj. part of "Salisbury Plains" sold by James Duncan to said Joseph, adj. David Gemmell, 18 acres 40 perches; wit. Edwd. M. Guyton, John Heaton. (MAD: does not say Sr.) (FHL film 14,113) HDG #33-119: 2 Jan. 1847, Vincent Bosley of Harford Co. MD holder of land, and William Heaton of Baltimore Co. MD holder of mortgage, to James Duncan of Harford Co. MD, for $62.94 paid Bosley, sell part (no acres) of "Quernsfruitful Barrens" adj. Paynes land, incl. buildings etc.; no wife; wit. John Heaton, Jeremiah Low. (FHL film 14,114) HDG #33-359: 8 Sept. 1847, Mary Day and William E. Garretson of Baltimore City, MD, to Emily Dunan (sic) of Abingdon, Harford Co. MD ... (MAD: not Duncan; no reference to other Day family in 1826 Deed 10-1 & later) (FHL film 14,114) HDG #35-97: 2 April 1849, James Gemmill and wife Susanna of Harford Co. MD to Joseph M. Duncan of same, $398, 39 acres 3 roods 8 square perches of "Salisbury Plaines" adj. beginning corner of said Gemmill's part of land, being part of the land which David Gemmill decd. died seized of; wit. John Heaton, John Payne. (FHL film 14,115)
HD #14-151: 1831, James Duncan to Abraham Wiley, deed HD #14-152: 1831, James Duncan to David Bell Jr., deed HD #14-214: 1831, James Duncan from David Wallace, deed HD #19-52: 1835, James Duncan to Joseph M. Duncan, deed HD #19-146: 1836, John Duncan & Elizabeth Duncan to Thomas W. Preston, deed HD #19-356: 1836, Benjamin W. Duncan from Jacob Foxwood et al, deed HD #21-163: 1837, Benjamin W. Duncan to Joseph Couden, deed HD #22-252: 1839, John Duncan & Elizabeth Duncan to Jacob Michael, deed HD #22-253: 1839, John Duncan & Elizabeth Duncan to Jacob Michael, deed HD #22-255: 1839, James Duncan to Joseph Duncan, deed HD #29-307: 1844, Henry M. Duncan & Catherine Duncan to John Payne, deed HD #22-309: 1844, Henry M. Duncan from John Payne et al, deed HD #29-310: 1844, Henry M. Duncan from Joseph Cathcart Sr. et al, deed HD #30-266: 1845, James Duncan Sr. to Sampson Smith Duncan, deed HD #30-311: 1844, James Duncan to Joseph M. Duncan, deed HDG #33-119: 1847, James Duncan from Vincent Bosley et al, deed HDG #33-359: 1847, Emily Dunan (sic) from Mary Day et al, deed HDG #35-97: 1849, Joseph M. Duncan from James Gemmill et al, deed HDG #36-116: 1850, Emily Dunan (sic) to James Billingslea of Wm., deed HDG #37-177: 1851, Sampson S. Duncan & Hannah H. Duncan to John Almony, deed HDG #37-178: 1851, Sampson S. Duncan from Elizabeth McClung, deed HDG #37-179: 1851, Sampson S. Duncan & Hannah H. Duncan to Henry M. Duncan, deed ALJ #1-71: 1851, Joseph Duncan trustee from Ellen Norris, deed WG #10-246: 1858, Joseph M. Duncan to David Wiley, deed WG #10-277: 1858, Joseph M. Duncan to Samuel Stubbins, deed WG #11-143: 1859, Sampson S. Duncan & Hannah Duncan to William Gibson, deed WG #12-69: 1860, Joseph M. Duncan to Charles W. Lee, mortg. WG #12-249: 1861, Sampson S. Duncan & Hannah H. to Benjamin Almony of Abraham, deed WG #13-67: 1862, Joseph M. Duncan to David Wiley, deed WG #13-68: 1862, Joseph M. Duncan to Charles A. Malloy, mort. WG #13-429: 1863, Henry M. Duncan from William T. Strawbridge et al, deed WHD #16-238: 1862, Joseph M. Duncan to Charles A. Malley, mort. release WHD #16-287: 1865, Henry M. Duncan & Catherine Duncan to John Moran, deed WHD #17-166: 1866, William Duncan & Sarah B. Duncan to David Wiley, deed (end of index page 279)
James Smith Duncan was given as the son of Andrew Duncan per the Duncan and Gibson Book. He is not named in the deeds of sale of the Smith property. Andrew's will does not name all of his children. He is often confused with the other James Duncan born 1769 d. 1843 who m. Jane Wiley (his first cousin). (This book is the only place where he is stated to have a middle name Smith which appears incorrect.)
BIBLE: Original Almony Family Bible in my possession.
James Duncan departed this life in the March the 3 1857 (great grandfather of JDA)
Joseph M. Duncan departed this life August the 10, 1862 (grandfather of JDA)
Susan Duncan died Oct. the 12 1847 (grandmother of JDA)
James Gemm. Duncan departed this life February the twenty fifth 1862
Mary Jane Wiley Died October 7, 1865
BIRTH: NOTE: IGI says James Duncan born April 3 1780 of York Co PA relatives Matild A.D. Coltrin.
MARRIAGE: 1st marriage James Dunken m. Nov 10 1803 to Martha Manifold at First Pres. Church per Rev. Cathcarts Private Register.
SERV: Did he serve in the War of 1812?
MARRIAGE: 2nd marriage James Duncan to Mary Edie Gemmill March 22 1824 York Co
CENSUS: 1850 Harford Co MD
James Duncan age 65 born PA
Jane Manifold age 41 born PA.
DEATH: Family Bible of Joseph Duncan Almony says "James Duncan departed this life in the March the 3 1857" (great grandfather of JDA)
OBIT: none found.
WILL: James Duncan gives to my niece Jane Manifold land called Queens Fruitful Barrens in Harford Co 11 acres 71 perches which I bought from Vincent Bosley. She is to have personal estate and to be exec. date June 1, 1852 prove May 11, 1857. WB CWB 7 p. 132 and WSR 9 p. 211 (in 1879 Mary Ann Fletcher came forward). (An earlier James Duncan had a sister Jane Duncan Manifold)
WILL: Harford Co. MD Will CWB#7 pg.132: Will of James Duncan of Harford Co.; to Jane Manifold, my niece, a piece or parcel of land, being part of a tract of land called Queens Fruitful Barrens, in Harford Co., containing 11 acres and 71 perches more or less, being the same land I bought of Vincent Bosley and William Hinton whereon I now reside. Further to said Jane all my personal property of every description. The above devisees are made in consideration of services rendered me from the time she arrived of lawful age. I hereby appoint Jane Manifold exec. of this my last will. Dated 1 June 1852, /s/ James Duncan. Wit. John Smithson, John Wilson (of A.), Margaret (X) Fletcher. Harford Co., 11 May 1857, came Jane Manifold who produced the will and made oath on the Holy Evangil of Almighty God that she received the same from the Testor (sic) for safe keeping and that it is the true and whole last will of James Duncan late of Harford Co. deceased, and she knows of no other. John Smithson, witness, also appeared (MAD: end of copy). (MAD: See Deed HDG #33-119, 2 Jan. 1847, Vincent Bosley and William Heaton to James Duncan) (from Katherine Tebow 1/1995)
TOMBSTONE: Probably buried at Centre Pres. Ch., York Co, PA but unable to find a marker.
BIO: The Gemmill Book says he is James Smith Duncan died 1857 buried Centre Pres. Cem. son of Andrew Duncan Esq. and Ann Smith. Unable to locate his tombstone or estate records. The other James died 1843 is buried there and has a stone.
BIO: The Duncan and Gibson Families Book says he married Martha Manifold and lived in York County near the state line. His children by his first marriage were Andrew, Joseph, George, Henry, James and Smith and by a second wife had a son William. The Manifold family records say he lived about a mile or two southward of Center Church.
He is named in the pension file of Thomas Ayres - James Duncan aged 74 in 1856.
HD #11-107: 27 Feb. 1828, James Duncan of Harford Co. to David Wallace of Hopewell Twp. in York Co. PA; that Duncan this date owes Wallace $748.42; in trust, part of "Salisbury Plains" near NW corner of Harford Co., granted by State of MD to Aquila Hall attorney at law, sold to Duncan by John Fissel 31 May 1804 rec. book HD#E p.518, for 212 acres; and another tract "Salisbury Plains" conveyed to Duncan by Thomas Ayres 30 Oct. 1816 rec. HD#Z p.487, of 119 acres; payment due 1 March 1834; no wife; wit. James Steel, James Wilson. (FHL film 14,107) HD #14-151: 17 May 1831, James Duncan of Harford Co. MD to Abraham Wiley of same, $56, 7 acres and 58 square perches of "Salisbury Plains" adj. line between Duncan and Joseph Kethcart; no wife; wit. Vincent Norris, Jno. Wilson. (FHL film 14,108) HD #14-152: 17 May 1831, James Duncan of Harford Co. MD to David Bell Jr. of same, $727, 112 acres and 62 perches part of "Salisbury Plains"; no wife; wit. Vincent Norris, Jno. Wilson. (FHL film 14,108) HD #14-214: 17 May 1831, David Wallace of Hopewell Twp, York .. pa="" payork.htm="" Co. PA, to James Duncan of Harford Co. MD; release of Duncan's mortgage 27 Feb. 1828, recorded HD#11 pg.107, for $748.42; paid in full; wit. Vincent Norris, Jno. Wilson. (FHL film 14,108) HD #19-52: 30 Dec. 1835, James Duncan to Joseph M. Duncan, both Harford Co., $850, "Salisbury Plains" on E.side Old York road, adj. David Wiley and David Gemmell and Vincent Norris, 131a; wit. Jno? Wilson, Robt. T. Henderson; no wife. (FHL film 14,110)
HD #30-266: 5 Jan. 1845, James Duncan Sr. of Harford Co. to Sampson Smith Duncan of same, $10 per acre, part of "Salisbury Plains" where said James now lives, adj. Lancaster road, adj. Joseph Duncan's part, being 51 acres 20 perches; wit. Jno. Smithson, John Heaton. (FHL film 14,113)HD #30-311: 2 Oct. 1844, James Duncan of Harford Co. MD to Joseph M. Duncan of same, $11.66-2/3 per acre, part of "Salisbury Plains" adj. part of "Salisbury Plains" sold by James Duncan to said Joseph, adj. David Gemmell, 18 acres 40 perches; wit. Edwd. M. Guyton, John Heaton. (MAD: does not say Sr.) (FHL film 14,113) HDG #33-119: 2 Jan. 1847, Vincent Bosley of Harford Co. MD holder of land, and William Heaton of Baltimore Co. MD holder of mortgage, to James Duncan of Harford Co. MD, for $62.94 paid Bosley, sell part (no acres) of "Quernsfruitful Barrens" adj. Paynes land, incl. buildings etc.; no wife; wit. John Heaton, Jeremiah Low. (FHL film 14,114) HDG #33-359: 8 Sept. 1847, Mary Day and William E. Garretson of Baltimore City, MD, to Emily Dunan (sic) of Abingdon, Harford Co. MD ... (MAD: not Duncan; no reference to other Day family in 1826 Deed 10-1 & later) (FHL film 14,114) HDG #35-97: 2 April 1849, James Gemmill and wife Susanna of Harford Co. MD to Joseph M. Duncan of same, $398, 39 acres 3 roods 8 square perches of "Salisbury Plaines" adj. beginning corner of said Gemmill's part of land, being part of the land which David Gemmill decd. died seized of; wit. John Heaton, John Payne. (FHL film 14,115)
HD #14-151: 1831, James Duncan to Abraham Wiley, deed HD #14-152: 1831, James Duncan to David Bell Jr., deed HD #14-214: 1831, James Duncan from David Wallace, deed HD #19-52: 1835, James Duncan to Joseph M. Duncan, deed HD #19-146: 1836, John Duncan & Elizabeth Duncan to Thomas W. Preston, deed HD #19-356: 1836, Benjamin W. Duncan from Jacob Foxwood et al, deed HD #21-163: 1837, Benjamin W. Duncan to Joseph Couden, deed HD #22-252: 1839, John Duncan & Elizabeth Duncan to Jacob Michael, deed HD #22-253: 1839, John Duncan & Elizabeth Duncan to Jacob Michael, deed HD #22-255: 1839, James Duncan to Joseph Duncan, deed HD #29-307: 1844, Henry M. Duncan & Catherine Duncan to John Payne, deed HD #22-309: 1844, Henry M. Duncan from John Payne et al, deed HD #29-310: 1844, Henry M. Duncan from Joseph Cathcart Sr. et al, deed HD #30-266: 1845, James Duncan Sr. to Sampson Smith Duncan, deed HD #30-311: 1844, James Duncan to Joseph M. Duncan, deed HDG #33-119: 1847, James Duncan from Vincent Bosley et al, deed HDG #33-359: 1847, Emily Dunan (sic) from Mary Day et al, deed HDG #35-97: 1849, Joseph M. Duncan from James Gemmill et al, deed HDG #36-116: 1850, Emily Dunan (sic) to James Billingslea of Wm., deed HDG #37-177: 1851, Sampson S. Duncan & Hannah H. Duncan to John Almony, deed HDG #37-178: 1851, Sampson S. Duncan from Elizabeth McClung, deed HDG #37-179: 1851, Sampson S. Duncan & Hannah H. Duncan to Henry M. Duncan, deed ALJ #1-71: 1851, Joseph Duncan trustee from Ellen Norris, deed WG #10-246: 1858, Joseph M. Duncan to David Wiley, deed WG #10-277: 1858, Joseph M. Duncan to Samuel Stubbins, deed WG #11-143: 1859, Sampson S. Duncan & Hannah Duncan to William Gibson, deed WG #12-69: 1860, Joseph M. Duncan to Charles W. Lee, mortg. WG #12-249: 1861, Sampson S. Duncan & Hannah H. to Benjamin Almony of Abraham, deed WG #13-67: 1862, Joseph M. Duncan to David Wiley, deed WG #13-68: 1862, Joseph M. Duncan to Charles A. Malloy, mort. WG #13-429: 1863, Henry M. Duncan from William T. Strawbridge et al, deed WHD #16-238: 1862, Joseph M. Duncan to Charles A. Malley, mort. release WHD #16-287: 1865, Henry M. Duncan & Catherine Duncan to John Moran, deed WHD #17-166: 1866, William Duncan & Sarah B. Duncan to David Wiley, deed (end of index page 279)
James was born on his father's farm near Cross Roads, York County, Pennsylvania. At one time, Cross Roads was part of Hopewell. "JAMES DUNCAN Born April 3, 1780, m. Martha Manifold, November 10, 1803, lived in York County, near the state line. The children of this marriage were: (1) ANDREW, (2)) JOSEPH, (3) George, (4) HENRY, (5) JAMES and (6) SMITH; by a second wife he had a son (7) WIILLIAM. Descendents of James Duncan are still living but we have nothing definite as to their history." from "The Duncan and Gibson Families" by Hugh Welch Duncan, 1905. Hugh was James' nephew. The second wife was Mary Edie Gemmill.
James Smith Duncan was given as the son of Andrew Duncan per the Duncan and Gibson Book. He is not named in the deeds of sale of the Smith property. Andrew's will does not name all of his children. He is often confused with the other James Duncan born 1769 d. 1843 who m. Jane Wiley (his first cousin). (This book is the only place where he is stated to have a middle name Smith which appears incorrect.)
BIBLE: Original Almony Family Bible in my possession.
James Duncan departed this life in the March the 3 1857 (great grandfather of JDA)
Joseph M. Duncan departed this life August the 10, 1862 (grandfather of JDA)
Susan Duncan died Oct. the 12 1847 (grandmother of JDA)
James Gemm. Duncan departed this life February the twenty fifth 1862
Mary Jane Wiley Died October 7, 1865
BIRTH: NOTE: IGI says James Duncan born April 3 1780 of York Co PA relatives Matild A.D. Coltrin.
MARRIAGE: 1st marriage James Dunken m. Nov 10 1803 to Martha Manifold at First Pres. Church per Rev. Cathcarts Private Register.
SERV: Did he serve in the War of 1812?
MARRIAGE: 2nd marriage James Duncan to Mary Edie Gemmill March 22 1824 York Co
CENSUS: 1850 Harford Co MD
James Duncan age 65 born PA
Jane Manifold age 41 born PA.
DEATH: Family Bible of Joseph Duncan Almony says "James Duncan departed this life in the March the 3 1857" (great grandfather of JDA)
OBIT: none found.
WILL: James Duncan gives to my niece Jane Manifold land called Queens Fruitful Barrens in Harford Co 11 acres 71 perches which I bought from Vincent Bosley. She is to have personal estate and to be exec. date June 1, 1852 prove May 11, 1857. WB CWB 7 p. 132 and WSR 9 p. 211 (in 1879 Mary Ann Fletcher came forward). (An earlier James Duncan had a sister Jane Duncan Manifold)
WILL: Harford Co. MD Will CWB#7 pg.132: Will of James Duncan of Harford Co.; to Jane Manifold, my niece, a piece or parcel of land, being part of a tract of land called Queens Fruitful Barrens, in Harford Co., containing 11 acres and 71 perches more or less, being the same land I bought of Vincent Bosley and William Hinton whereon I now reside. Further to said Jane all my personal property of every description. The above devisees are made in consideration of services rendered me from the time she arrived of lawful age. I hereby appoint Jane Manifold exec. of this my last will. Dated 1 June 1852, /s/ James Duncan. Wit. John Smithson, John Wilson (of A.), Margaret (X) Fletcher. Harford Co., 11 May 1857, came Jane Manifold who produced the will and made oath on the Holy Evangil of Almighty God that she received the same from the Testor (sic) for safe keeping and that it is the true and whole last will of James Duncan late of Harford Co. deceased, and she knows of no other. John Smithson, witness, also appeared (MAD: end of copy). (MAD: See Deed HDG #33-119, 2 Jan. 1847, Vincent Bosley and William Heaton to James Duncan) (from Katherine Tebow 1/1995)
TOMBSTONE: Probably buried at Centre Pres. Ch., York Co, PA but unable to find a marker.
BIO: The Gemmill Book says he is James Smith Duncan died 1857 buried Centre Pres. Cem. son of Andrew Duncan Esq. and Ann Smith. Unable to locate his tombstone or estate records. The other James died 1843 is buried there and has a stone.
BIO: The Duncan and Gibson Families Book says he married Martha Manifold and lived in York County near the state line. His children by his first marriage were Andrew, Joseph, George, Henry, James and Smith and by a second wife had a son William. The Manifold family records say he lived about a mile or two southward of Center Church.
He is named in the pension file of Thomas Ayres - James Duncan aged 74 in 1856.
HD #11-107: 27 Feb. 1828, James Duncan of Harford Co. to David Wallace of Hopewell Twp. in York Co. PA; that Duncan this date owes Wallace $748.42; in trust, part of "Salisbury Plains" near NW corner of Harford Co., granted by State of MD to Aquila Hall attorney at law, sold to Duncan by John Fissel 31 May 1804 rec. book HD#E p.518, for 212 acres; and another tract "Salisbury Plains" conveyed to Duncan by Thomas Ayres 30 Oct. 1816 rec. HD#Z p.487, of 119 acres; payment due 1 March 1834; no wife; wit. James Steel, James Wilson. (FHL film 14,107) HD #14-151: 17 May 1831, James Duncan of Harford Co. MD to Abraham Wiley of same, $56, 7 acres and 58 square perches of "Salisbury Plains" adj. line between Duncan and Joseph Kethcart; no wife; wit. Vincent Norris, Jno. Wilson. (FHL film 14,108) HD #14-152: 17 May 1831, James Duncan of Harford Co. MD to David Bell Jr. of same, $727, 112 acres and 62 perches part of "Salisbury Plains"; no wife; wit. Vincent Norris, Jno. Wilson. (FHL film 14,108) HD #14-214: 17 May 1831, David Wallace of Hopewell Twp, York .. pa="" payork.htm="" Co. PA, to James Duncan of Harford Co. MD; release of Duncan's mortgage 27 Feb. 1828, recorded HD#11 pg.107, for $748.42; paid in full; wit. Vincent Norris, Jno. Wilson. (FHL film 14,108) HD #19-52: 30 Dec. 1835, James Duncan to Joseph M. Duncan, both Harford Co., $850, "Salisbury Plains" on E.side Old York road, adj. David Wiley and David Gemmell and Vincent Norris, 131a; wit. Jno? Wilson, Robt. T. Henderson; no wife. (FHL film 14,110)
HD #30-266: 5 Jan. 1845, James Duncan Sr. of Harford Co. to Sampson Smith Duncan of same, $10 per acre, part of "Salisbury Plains" where said James now lives, adj. Lancaster road, adj. Joseph Duncan's part, being 51 acres 20 perches; wit. Jno. Smithson, John Heaton. (FHL film 14,113)HD #30-311: 2 Oct. 1844, James Duncan of Harford Co. MD to Joseph M. Duncan of same, $11.66-2/3 per acre, part of "Salisbury Plains" adj. part of "Salisbury Plains" sold by James Duncan to said Joseph, adj. David Gemmell, 18 acres 40 perches; wit. Edwd. M. Guyton, John Heaton. (MAD: does not say Sr.) (FHL film 14,113) HDG #33-119: 2 Jan. 1847, Vincent Bosley of Harford Co. MD holder of land, and William Heaton of Baltimore Co. MD holder of mortgage, to James Duncan of Harford Co. MD, for $62.94 paid Bosley, sell part (no acres) of "Quernsfruitful Barrens" adj. Paynes land, incl. buildings etc.; no wife; wit. John Heaton, Jeremiah Low. (FHL film 14,114) HDG #33-359: 8 Sept. 1847, Mary Day and William E. Garretson of Baltimore City, MD, to Emily Dunan (sic) of Abingdon, Harford Co. MD ... (MAD: not Duncan; no reference to other Day family in 1826 Deed 10-1 & later) (FHL film 14,114) HDG #35-97: 2 April 1849, James Gemmill and wife Susanna of Harford Co. MD to Joseph M. Duncan of same, $398, 39 acres 3 roods 8 square perches of "Salisbury Plaines" adj. beginning corner of said Gemmill's part of land, being part of the land which David Gemmill decd. died seized of; wit. John Heaton, John Payne. (FHL film 14,115)
HD #14-151: 1831, James Duncan to Abraham Wiley, deed HD #14-152: 1831, James Duncan to David Bell Jr., deed HD #14-214: 1831, James Duncan from David Wallace, deed HD #19-52: 1835, James Duncan to Joseph M. Duncan, deed HD #19-146: 1836, John Duncan & Elizabeth Duncan to Thomas W. Preston, deed HD #19-356: 1836, Benjamin W. Duncan from Jacob Foxwood et al, deed HD #21-163: 1837, Benjamin W. Duncan to Joseph Couden, deed HD #22-252: 1839, John Duncan & Elizabeth Duncan to Jacob Michael, deed HD #22-253: 1839, John Duncan & Elizabeth Duncan to Jacob Michael, deed HD #22-255: 1839, James Duncan to Joseph Duncan, deed HD #29-307: 1844, Henry M. Duncan & Catherine Duncan to John Payne, deed HD #22-309: 1844, Henry M. Duncan from John Payne et al, deed HD #29-310: 1844, Henry M. Duncan from Joseph Cathcart Sr. et al, deed HD #30-266: 1845, James Duncan Sr. to Sampson Smith Duncan, deed HD #30-311: 1844, James Duncan to Joseph M. Duncan, deed HDG #33-119: 1847, James Duncan from Vincent Bosley et al, deed HDG #33-359: 1847, Emily Dunan (sic) from Mary Day et al, deed HDG #35-97: 1849, Joseph M. Duncan from James Gemmill et al, deed HDG #36-116: 1850, Emily Dunan (sic) to James Billingslea of Wm., deed HDG #37-177: 1851, Sampson S. Duncan & Hannah H. Duncan to John Almony, deed HDG #37-178: 1851, Sampson S. Duncan from Elizabeth McClung, deed HDG #37-179: 1851, Sampson S. Duncan & Hannah H. Duncan to Henry M. Duncan, deed ALJ #1-71: 1851, Joseph Duncan trustee from Ellen Norris, deed WG #10-246: 1858, Joseph M. Duncan to David Wiley, deed WG #10-277: 1858, Joseph M. Duncan to Samuel Stubbins, deed WG #11-143: 1859, Sampson S. Duncan & Hannah Duncan to William Gibson, deed WG #12-69: 1860, Joseph M. Duncan to Charles W. Lee, mortg. WG #12-249: 1861, Sampson S. Duncan & Hannah H. to Benjamin Almony of Abraham, deed WG #13-67: 1862, Joseph M. Duncan to David Wiley, deed WG #13-68: 1862, Joseph M. Duncan to Charles A. Malloy, mort. WG #13-429: 1863, Henry M. Duncan from William T. Strawbridge et al, deed WHD #16-238: 1862, Joseph M. Duncan to Charles A. Malley, mort. release WHD #16-287: 1865, Henry M. Duncan & Catherine Duncan to John Moran, deed WHD #17-166: 1866, William Duncan & Sarah B. Duncan to David Wiley, deed (end of index page 279)
James Smith Duncan was given as the son of Andrew Duncan per the Duncan and Gibson Book. He is not named in the deeds of sale of the Smith property. Andrew's will does not name all of his children. He is often confused with the other James Duncan born 1769 d. 1843 who m. Jane Wiley (his first cousin). (This book is the only place where he is stated to have a middle name Smith which appears incorrect.)
BIBLE: Original Almony Family Bible in my possession.
James Duncan departed this life in the March the 3 1857 (great grandfather of JDA)
Joseph M. Duncan departed this life August the 10, 1862 (grandfather of JDA)
Susan Duncan died Oct. the 12 1847 (grandmother of JDA)
James Gemm. Duncan departed this life February the twenty fifth 1862
Mary Jane Wiley Died October 7, 1865
BIRTH: NOTE: IGI says James Duncan born April 3 1780 of York Co PA relatives Matild A.D. Coltrin.
MARRIAGE: 1st marriage James Dunken m. Nov 10 1803 to Martha Manifold at First Pres. Church per Rev. Cathcarts Private Register.
SERV: Did he serve in the War of 1812?
MARRIAGE: 2nd marriage James Duncan to Mary Edie Gemmill March 22 1824 York Co
CENSUS: 1850 Harford Co MD
James Duncan age 65 born PA
Jane Manifold age 41 born PA.
DEATH: Family Bible of Joseph Duncan Almony says "James Duncan departed this life in the March the 3 1857" (great grandfather of JDA)
OBIT: none found.
WILL: James Duncan gives to my niece Jane Manifold land called Queens Fruitful Barrens in Harford Co 11 acres 71 perches which I bought from Vincent Bosley. She is to have personal estate and to be exec. date June 1, 1852 prove May 11, 1857. WB CWB 7 p. 132 and WSR 9 p. 211 (in 1879 Mary Ann Fletcher came forward). (An earlier James Duncan had a sister Jane Duncan Manifold)
WILL: Harford Co. MD Will CWB#7 pg.132: Will of James Duncan of Harford Co.; to Jane Manifold, my niece, a piece or parcel of land, being part of a tract of land called Queens Fruitful Barrens, in Harford Co., containing 11 acres and 71 perches more or less, being the same land I bought of Vincent Bosley and William Hinton whereon I now reside. Further to said Jane all my personal property of every description. The above devisees are made in consideration of services rendered me from the time she arrived of lawful age. I hereby appoint Jane Manifold exec. of this my last will. Dated 1 June 1852, /s/ James Duncan. Wit. John Smithson, John Wilson (of A.), Margaret (X) Fletcher. Harford Co., 11 May 1857, came Jane Manifold who produced the will and made oath on the Holy Evangil of Almighty God that she received the same from the Testor (sic) for safe keeping and that it is the true and whole last will of James Duncan late of Harford Co. deceased, and she knows of no other. John Smithson, witness, also appeared (MAD: end of copy). (MAD: See Deed HDG #33-119, 2 Jan. 1847, Vincent Bosley and William Heaton to James Duncan) (from Katherine Tebow 1/1995)
TOMBSTONE: Probably buried at Centre Pres. Ch., York Co, PA but unable to find a marker.
BIO: The Gemmill Book says he is James Smith Duncan died 1857 buried Centre Pres. Cem. son of Andrew Duncan Esq. and Ann Smith. Unable to locate his tombstone or estate records. The other James died 1843 is buried there and has a stone.
BIO: The Duncan and Gibson Families Book says he married Martha Manifold and lived in York County near the state line. His children by his first marriage were Andrew, Joseph, George, Henry, James and Smith and by a second wife had a son William. The Manifold family records say he lived about a mile or two southward of Center Church.
He is named in the pension file of Thomas Ayres - James Duncan aged 74 in 1856.
HD #11-107: 27 Feb. 1828, James Duncan of Harford Co. to David Wallace of Hopewell Twp. in York Co. PA; that Duncan this date owes Wallace $748.42; in trust, part of "Salisbury Plains" near NW corner of Harford Co., granted by State of MD to Aquila Hall attorney at law, sold to Duncan by John Fissel 31 May 1804 rec. book HD#E p.518, for 212 acres; and another tract "Salisbury Plains" conveyed to Duncan by Thomas Ayres 30 Oct. 1816 rec. HD#Z p.487, of 119 acres; payment due 1 March 1834; no wife; wit. James Steel, James Wilson. (FHL film 14,107) HD #14-151: 17 May 1831, James Duncan of Harford Co. MD to Abraham Wiley of same, $56, 7 acres and 58 square perches of "Salisbury Plains" adj. line between Duncan and Joseph Kethcart; no wife; wit. Vincent Norris, Jno. Wilson. (FHL film 14,108) HD #14-152: 17 May 1831, James Duncan of Harford Co. MD to David Bell Jr. of same, $727, 112 acres and 62 perches part of "Salisbury Plains"; no wife; wit. Vincent Norris, Jno. Wilson. (FHL film 14,108) HD #14-214: 17 May 1831, David Wallace of Hopewell Twp, York .. pa="" payork.htm="" Co. PA, to James Duncan of Harford Co. MD; release of Duncan's mortgage 27 Feb. 1828, recorded HD#11 pg.107, for $748.42; paid in full; wit. Vincent Norris, Jno. Wilson. (FHL film 14,108) HD #19-52: 30 Dec. 1835, James Duncan to Joseph M. Duncan, both Harford Co., $850, "Salisbury Plains" on E.side Old York road, adj. David Wiley and David Gemmell and Vincent Norris, 131a; wit. Jno? Wilson, Robt. T. Henderson; no wife. (FHL film 14,110)
HD #30-266: 5 Jan. 1845, James Duncan Sr. of Harford Co. to Sampson Smith Duncan of same, $10 per acre, part of "Salisbury Plains" where said James now lives, adj. Lancaster road, adj. Joseph Duncan's part, being 51 acres 20 perches; wit. Jno. Smithson, John Heaton. (FHL film 14,113)HD #30-311: 2 Oct. 1844, James Duncan of Harford Co. MD to Joseph M. Duncan of same, $11.66-2/3 per acre, part of "Salisbury Plains" adj. part of "Salisbury Plains" sold by James Duncan to said Joseph, adj. David Gemmell, 18 acres 40 perches; wit. Edwd. M. Guyton, John Heaton. (MAD: does not say Sr.) (FHL film 14,113) HDG #33-119: 2 Jan. 1847, Vincent Bosley of Harford Co. MD holder of land, and William Heaton of Baltimore Co. MD holder of mortgage, to James Duncan of Harford Co. MD, for $62.94 paid Bosley, sell part (no acres) of "Quernsfruitful Barrens" adj. Paynes land, incl. buildings etc.; no wife; wit. John Heaton, Jeremiah Low. (FHL film 14,114) HDG #33-359: 8 Sept. 1847, Mary Day and William E. Garretson of Baltimore City, MD, to Emily Dunan (sic) of Abingdon, Harford Co. MD ... (MAD: not Duncan; no reference to other Day family in 1826 Deed 10-1 & later) (FHL film 14,114) HDG #35-97: 2 April 1849, James Gemmill and wife Susanna of Harford Co. MD to Joseph M. Duncan of same, $398, 39 acres 3 roods 8 square perches of "Salisbury Plaines" adj. beginning corner of said Gemmill's part of land, being part of the land which David Gemmill decd. died seized of; wit. John Heaton, John Payne. (FHL film 14,115)
HD #14-151: 1831, James Duncan to Abraham Wiley, deed HD #14-152: 1831, James Duncan to David Bell Jr., deed HD #14-214: 1831, James Duncan from David Wallace, deed HD #19-52: 1835, James Duncan to Joseph M. Duncan, deed HD #19-146: 1836, John Duncan & Elizabeth Duncan to Thomas W. Preston, deed HD #19-356: 1836, Benjamin W. Duncan from Jacob Foxwood et al, deed HD #21-163: 1837, Benjamin W. Duncan to Joseph Couden, deed HD #22-252: 1839, John Duncan & Elizabeth Duncan to Jacob Michael, deed HD #22-253: 1839, John Duncan & Elizabeth Duncan to Jacob Michael, deed HD #22-255: 1839, James Duncan to Joseph Duncan, deed HD #29-307: 1844, Henry M. Duncan & Catherine Duncan to John Payne, deed HD #22-309: 1844, Henry M. Duncan from John Payne et al, deed HD #29-310: 1844, Henry M. Duncan from Joseph Cathcart Sr. et al, deed HD #30-266: 1845, James Duncan Sr. to Sampson Smith Duncan, deed HD #30-311: 1844, James Duncan to Joseph M. Duncan, deed HDG #33-119: 1847, James Duncan from Vincent Bosley et al, deed HDG #33-359: 1847, Emily Dunan (sic) from Mary Day et al, deed HDG #35-97: 1849, Joseph M. Duncan from James Gemmill et al, deed HDG #36-116: 1850, Emily Dunan (sic) to James Billingslea of Wm., deed HDG #37-177: 1851, Sampson S. Duncan & Hannah H. Duncan to John Almony, deed HDG #37-178: 1851, Sampson S. Duncan from Elizabeth McClung, deed HDG #37-179: 1851, Sampson S. Duncan & Hannah H. Duncan to Henry M. Duncan, deed ALJ #1-71: 1851, Joseph Duncan trustee from Ellen Norris, deed WG #10-246: 1858, Joseph M. Duncan to David Wiley, deed WG #10-277: 1858, Joseph M. Duncan to Samuel Stubbins, deed WG #11-143: 1859, Sampson S. Duncan & Hannah Duncan to William Gibson, deed WG #12-69: 1860, Joseph M. Duncan to Charles W. Lee, mortg. WG #12-249: 1861, Sampson S. Duncan & Hannah H. to Benjamin Almony of Abraham, deed WG #13-67: 1862, Joseph M. Duncan to David Wiley, deed WG #13-68: 1862, Joseph M. Duncan to Charles A. Malloy, mort. WG #13-429: 1863, Henry M. Duncan from William T. Strawbridge et al, deed WHD #16-238: 1862, Joseph M. Duncan to Charles A. Malley, mort. release WHD #16-287: 1865, Henry M. Duncan & Catherine Duncan to John Moran, deed WHD #17-166: 1866, William Duncan & Sarah B. Duncan to David Wiley, deed (end of index page 279)
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