SANGAMON CO. IL
LAND RECORDS
 

Sangamon Co. IL Grantor Deed Indexes (FHL film 1,310,356; Book 1 from SLC 1/13/1988 & Placerville FHC on loan 9/2/2009; Books 2 & later from Placerville FHC on loan 9/2/2009)
   Book 1, 1827-1849 (FHL film 1,310,356 item 1)
      D-258: Duncan, John to Louisa Penney, Sept. 14, 1830, record Sept 14, 1830, W 1/2 SW Sec.18 T17 R6N, 80a (1/1988: see as D-259)
      D-297: Duncan, Marshall to Moses Miller, Oct. 27, 1830, record Oct. 27, 1830, pt. SE 1/2 Sec.19 T17 R6N, 24a (1/1988: see as D-301)
      F-327: Duncan, Elijah to Gershom Jayne, April 8, 1833, record May 29, 1833, E 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec.13 T14 R5, 80a (1/1988, F-327)
      G-1: Duncan, Moses to John Fagan, Sept. 17, 1833, record Sept. 17, 1833, pt. SW 1/4 Sec.18 T16 R5, 38a (1/1988, G-1)
      G-6: Duncan, John to Marshall Duncan, blank dates, E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.18 T17 R6, 80a (1/1988, G-6)
      G-354: Duncan, Marshall, John to Alexander C. Purvance?, June 12, 1834, record July 14, 1834, E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.18 T17 R6, 80a (1/1988, G-354)
      I-171: Duncan, Elijah to Wm. L. May & H.B. Tuitt, Jan. 1, 1836, record Jan. 4, 1836, E 1/2 N, 17-14-4 (not copied)
      J-130: Duncan, Moses to heirs Reuben Crowder decd, May 9, 1836, record date blank, pt. E 1/2 SE 1/4 13-16-6 (not copied)
      J-148: Duncan, Moses to Alexander Garrett, May 12, 1836, E 1/2 NW 1/4 20 (21?) 16-5 & others (not copied)
      J-173: Duncan, David to Caleb Stone, May 21, 1836, E 1/2 SW 1/4 11-15-7 (not copied)
      J-192: Duncan, David to William Duncan, May 27, 1836, B/S or mortgage (1/1988, J-192)
      J-336: Duncan, Joseph & others to Dyson & Taylor, July 8, 1836, Ills poles lands (1/1988, partial, J-336, more not copied)
      J-341: Duncan, Joseph & others to Dyson & others, July 8, 1836, Ills poles land (not copied)
      J-612/672: Duncan, Jesse? & others to James M. Shackelford, Oct. 8, 1836, Block 266, Ill poles (not copied)
      K-170: Duncan, William to Edmund & N. Fry, Dec. 5, 1836, pt. E 1/2 NW 1/4 6-16-5 & other tracts (not copied)
      K-219: Duncan, William to George Fagan, Dec. 26, 1836, pt E 1/2 NW 1/4 6-16-5 & other tracts (not copied)
      K-455: Duncan, Sidney S. to Isaac G. Jarsee? & others, Mar. 20, 1837, NE 1/4 SW 1/4 3-15-7 (1/1988, K-455)
      K-559: Duncan, Joseph & others to Eli Clay Blankenship, April 12, 1837, IL pole lands (not copied)
      L-374: Duncan, Joseph & others to William Willson, Aug. 21, 1837, IL pole lands (not copied)
      O-669: Duncan, Sidney S. to Young M. Hudson, Oct. 10?, 1839, NE 1/4 E 1/2 SE 1/4 2-14-8 (not copied)
      P-247: Duncan, Elijah to James Wright, Feb. 5, 1840, E 1/2 SE 1/4 13-14-5 (not copied)
      P-512: Duncan, Elijah to Hialigh? Smith, April 18, 1840, pt. E 1/2 SW 1/4 9-14-5
      P-513: Duncan, Elijah to Hialigh? Smith, April 18, 1840, E 1/2 NE 1/4 17-14-5
      P-580: Duncan, Elijah to Frederick Field, May 9, 1840, W 1/2 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 9-14-5 (not copied)
      P-581: Duncan, Sidney S. to James Washam, May 9, 1840, pt. SE 1/4 7-14-7 (not copied)
      Q-318: Duncan, Elijah to Frederick Fields, Oct. 29, 1840, pt E 1/2 SW 1/4 9-14-5 (not copied)
      S-107: Duncan, Elijah to S.S. Hill, Oct. 15, 1841, pt. NW? 1/4 30-14-4 & other tracts (not copied)
      U-212: Duncan, Elijah to Hedleigh Smith, Apr. 15, 1843? (1842?), pt. E 1/2 SW 1/4 9-14-5 (1/1988, U-212)
      V-323: Duncan, Elijah to B.F. Hailey, May 14, 1844, pt W 1/2 SE 1/4 9-14-5 & other tracts (not copied)
      X-431: Duncan, Maria Ann to William Thomas adm, Jan. 26, 1846, W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 18, 18-16-1 & others (1/1988, X-431)
      Y-212: Duncan, Elijah to Robert Jones, July 4, 1846, S 1/2 E 1/2 NE 1/4 19-14-4 & others (not copied)
      AA-359: Duncan, Joseph W. to A.J. Lanterman, Mar. 25, 1848, interest in estate of John Lanterman (not copied)
      BB-490: Duncan & Duncan to Pierce & Gordon, Mar. 18, 1849, lot 12 and E 1/2 lot 11 Block 14, Wells & Parks Add. (1/1988, partial, BB-490)
      HH-100: Duncan, Samuel E.K. to Jonathan R. Saunders, Nov. 11, 1851, pt lot 5 B#1, John Taylors Add, Springfield.
      HH-256 & 257: Duncan, E.R. & J.H. Duncan to Jonathan R. Saunders, Dec. 21, 1851, lot 12 B#14, Watts & Pecks add. Springfield.
      HH-424: Duncan, Rice to Clement Waughuer, Feb. 26, (blank year, 1852?), W 1/2 S 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec.29-17-6.
      II-332: Duncan, Robert, marriage contract to Priscilla Cross, agreement (no dates)
   Book 2, 1849-1854, book KK-VV (FHL film 1,310,356 item 2)
      MM-336: Duncan, S.S. & wife D(?). to Joel Catlin, Nov. 17, 1853, Nov. 19, 1853, E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.30 T15N R7W, 80a
   Book 3, 1854-1857, book VV-ZZ (FHL film 1,310,356 item 3)
      No Duncan
   Book 4, 1857-1864 to "S" names, book 1 to 21; Date of file, date of record, no land description (FHL film 1,310,356 item 4)
      2-519: Duncan, Joseph to Dennis Springer, March 11, 1858, March (in center binding)
      3-389 & 390: Duncan, William to James L. Plunkett, July 10, 1858, July 31, 1858
      3-354: Duncan, S.S. to W.L.Y. Meacheam, Dec. 18, 1858, Dec. 28, 1858
      5-36: Duncan, Sidney S. to Reuben Buchanan, Feb. 8, 1859, Feb. 26, 1859
      13-614: Duncan, Hanthus to Henery Paffenbaugh, Dec. 8, 1862, Dec. 8, 1862
      14-628: Duncan, Sidney S. to Stephen Green, April 7, 1863, April 20, 1863
      15-137: Duncan, Alexander to George E. Maxon, April 28, 1863, May 11, 1863
      18-492: Duncan, Rise to Philip Nicholson, May 18, 1864, June 21, 1864

Sangamon Co. IL Grantor Deed Indexes (FHL film 1,310,357; Book 5-6 from Placerville FHC on loan 9/2/2009, Book 7 & later not looked at)
   Book 5, 1864-1869 (FHL film 1,310,357 item 2)
      23-200: #590, Duncan, David C. & wife to Patrick Burke Senr, April 25, 1865, 10:15 pm June 17, 1865, town of Benton, Flagg's addition, lot 14&15, Block 3
      25-399: #1099, Duncan, Delilah to Wm. W. Brian, April 9, 1864, 11:30 am Sept. 25, 1865, W NE Sec.32 T15 R7
      28-463: #3992, Duncan, M.M. & wife to Wm. R. Combs, Aug. 27, 1866, 10 am Sept. 11, 1866, Salisbury Town/city, lot 3 & 4
      31-369: #5592, Duncan, Simeon S. to O.R. Baker, May 1, 1867, 4 pm July 20, 1867, Salisbury Town/city, pt. lot 9
      32-603: #6402, Duncan, Est. Rice (by Admr) to Henry Antle, Dec. 20, 1867, 2:40 pm Dec. 30, 1867, pts. Sec.29 & 20, T17 R6
      34-369: #7278, Duncan, William to Francis M. Duncan, Sept. 5, 1862, 1:57 pm June 18, 1868, N SW SE Sec.23 T17 R6
      35-120: #7276, Duncan, Francis M. & w to Robert S. Irvin, May 9, 1866, 1:54 pm June 18, 1868, N SW SE Sec.23 T17 R6
   Book 6, 1869-1874 (FHL film 1,310,357 item 3)
      40-87: #10256, Duncan, Simeon S. to Sylvester T. Duncan, June 14, 1870, 12:01 pm June 2, 1870, Salisbury, lot 24 on Main St.
      45-166: #12505, Duncan, Robert S. & w to Simeon S. Duncan, Jan. 28, 1871, 2:55 pm Feb. 23, 1872, Salisbury, lots 20 & 21.
      45-227: #12598, Duncan, Simeon S. to O.R. Baker, March 7, 1872, 9:45 am Mch 12, 1872, Salisbury, lots 30 & 21.
      44-325: #12621, Duncan, Jonathan C. & w to Uriah J. Devore, March 14, 1872, 8 am Mch 16, 1872, N NW Sec.32 T13 R7
 

Sangamon Co. IL Grantee Deed Index, Book 1, 1824-1845 (FHL film 1,310,359 part 3; SLC 1/13/1988; rechecked Placerville FHC on loan 9/22/2009)
   Book 1, 1824-1845
      See Grantor Index for Duncan from Duncan
      B-283: M. Duncan from H. Taylor (12/1/2008, see as A&B-296)
      D-294: Marshall Duncan from Moses Miller (1/1988, see as D-297)
      E-351: William Duncan from Samuel Reid (not found)
      F-96: Elijah Duncan from Benj. Simpson (not copied)
      F-124: Elijah Duncan from Stephen Landley (not copied)
      H-60: Elijah Duncan from Henry Fry (not copied)
      H-354: Marshall Duncan from auditor public accounts (not copied)
      I-345: Duncan, Taylor N. al from P & C Strickland (not copied)
      I-435: David Duncan from Henry Arthison? (not copied)
      J-1: J. Duncan et als from Illiapolis (not copied)
      J-236: Moses Duncan from A. Garrett (not copied)
      J-627: S.S. Duncan from John Ware (not copied)
      K-84: Joseph N. Duncan als from Samuel Dickerson (not copied)
      K-164/166: Wm. Duncan from Samuel New House (not copied) (probably K-166)
      K-503: J. Duncan Govr. from County Comrs (not copied) (perhaps K-523)
      K-708: Elijah Duncan from E. Shelfhouse (not copied)
      L-39: Jos. Duncan et als from Taylor & Dyson (not copied)
      M-597: Rice Duncan from George Miller (not copied)
      M-673: Joseph Duncan from E.C. Blankenship (not copied)
      M-675: Joseph Duncan from John Taylor (not copied)
      N-34: S.S. Duncan from H.H. Elmore (not copied)
      N-36: S.S. Duncan from Jessee Dotson (not copied)
      O-277: Elijah Duncan from David Black (not copied)
      O-279: Elijah Duncan from David J. Drennan (not copied)
      O-520: Joseph Duncan from Thomas T. January (not copied)
      O-644: Sidney S. Duncan from John Catherin (not copied)
      O-644: Sidney S. Duncan from Matthew S. Marsh (not copied)
      S-394: Marshall Duncan from Moses Miller (not copied)
      U-274: Samuel A.K. Duncan from S.C. Peck (1/1988, U-274)
      U-275: S.E.K. & J.L.M?. Duncan from S.C. Peck (1/1988, U-275)
      V-151: Ann Maria Duncan from E. Wright (1/1988, V-151)
      V-152: Ann M. Duncan from P.C. Latham (1/1988, V-152)
      X-432: Joseph Duncan from Taylor & Dyson (1/1988, X-432, partial)
      X-434: Joseph Duncan from Taylor & Dyson (not copied)
      Z-50/52: Rice Duncan from Hiram Penny (not copied)
      BB-491: J.M. Duncan & S.E.K. Duncan from Pierce & Gordon (1/1988, BB-491, partial)
      GG-541: Joseph Duncan power of attorney from John Taylor & E.C. Blankinolick?

Sangamon Co. IL Grantee Deed Indexes (FHL film 1,310,360; Placerville FHC on loan 9/2/2009)
   Book 2, 1845-1849, Book II (1852) to ZZ (FHL film 1,310,360 item 2)
      II-55: Duncan, Sidney S. from James Hood
   Book 3, 1849-1857 (FHL film 1,310,360 item 3)
      D index pages blank
   Book 4, 1857-1864, Book 1 to Book 21, date of file, date of record (FHL film 1,310,360 item 4)
      3-570 & 571: Duncan, Cornelius from Daniel Murphy, Sept. 4, 1858, Sept. 7, 1858
      5-425: Duncan, David C. from William Newell, April 1, 1859, April 27, 1859
      7-325: Duncan, David from J.B. Pirpins, Jan. 13, 1860, Jan. 26, 1860
      8-502: Duncan, Mary from Allen Miller, Aug. 17, 1860, Aug. 21, 1860
      8-532: Duncan, Alexander from Washington Crowder, Aug. 22, 1860, Aug. 23, 1860
      8-539: Duncan, David C. from Sarah Flagg & others, Aug. 23, 1860, Aug. 24, 1860
      10-116: Duncan, Hanthus from Amos Hoag, Feb. 9, 1861, Feb. 19, 1861
      10-189: Duncan, David C. from Adam Mills, Feb. 27, 1861, March 5, 1861
      10-449: Duncan, Francis M. from Lewis & Adams, April 26, 1861, April 29, 1861
      11-567: Duncan, Sidney S. from Reuben Buchanan, Dec. 17, 1861, Dec. 19, 1861
      12-544: Duncan, William from James S. Plunkett, May 24, 1862, May 27, 1862
      16-388: Duncan, S.S. from William Dorrell, Oct. 19, 1863, Oct. 19, 1863
      16-389: Duncan, S.S. from Matilda Scott, Oct. 19, 1863, Oct. 19, 1863
   Book 5, 1864-1869, books 22-36; index gives date and to whom the deed was delivered after it was recorded, but I did not usually copy this (FHL film 1,310,360 item 5)
      25-83: #1508, Duncan, Elizabeth from Geo. W. Hall, March 8, 1865, 1:05 pm March 25, 1865, Laomi city/town, Coley's addn, Lots 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12,13,14,15,&16, Block 1, delivered to Jno. H. Lay
      27-444: #3325, Duncan, Catharine from Samuel Shoup & wife, May 2, 1864, 2:35 pm May 2, 1866, pt NE Sec.3 T14 R5
      31-153: #5227, Duncan, S.S. et al from S.B. Fisher & wife, Nov. 8, 1866, 4:55 pm May 8, 1867, Salisbury, pt lot 9
      31-170: #5261, Duncan, Francis M. from B.B. Lloyd & wife, May 15, 1867, 1:13 pm May 15, 1867, pt SW Sec.26 T7 R6
      32-538: #6308, Duncan, William T.H. from Robert S. Plunket, Feb. 17, 1857, 2:35 Dec. 14, 1867, Salisbury lots 20 & 21, deld. to G.W. Duncan 8/18/68.
      32-539: #6309, Duncan, William T.H. from Allen Miller & wife, June 14, 1856, 2:37 pm Dec. 14, 1867, tract adj. Salisbury, deld to same
      33-526: #6873, Duncan, Jonathan C. from Madison C. Niece & w, Sept. 7, 1866, 1:13 pm, Apr. 1, 1868, pt. Sec.32 T13 R7 &c
      36-128: #7915, Duncan, Jonathan C. from Madison C. Niece & w, Sept. 7, 1866, 8:20 am Nov. 27, 1868, pt Sec.32 T13 R7, deld to J.C. Duncan
 

Sangamon Co. IL Deeds (SLC 1/13/1988 & later)
      A&B-296-297: Mtg. satisfied 26 April 1831, /s/ Jon H. Pugh, attorney for Marshall Duncan (written sideways in margin). 4 Feb. 1827, Humphrey Taylor of Sangamon Co. IL and Marshall Duncan of same, money paid to Humphrey Taylor $100, forebearing payment of $100 that Taylor executed his note for, for one waggen, due said Duncan by 1st Sept. next, W 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec.24 T17N R5W, Dist. of Springfield, containing by survey 80 acres. No wit. If T. (H?.) Taylor doesn't pay, the title to vest in said Marshall Duncan, /s/ Humphrey Taylor. (FHL film 1,310,363, SLC 12/1/2008; MAD: originally indexed as pg.283 in Book B)
      D-259: 14 May 1830, John Duncan & wife Sally (X) to Louisa Penney, both Sangamon Co. IL, $102, W 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec 18 Twp 17N Range 6W, 80 acres. Wit. Thomas Clark, Cristopher Mosteler? (FHL film 1,310,363)
      D-297: 14 May 1830, Moses Miller and wife Eve to Marshall Duncan, both Sangamon Co., $200, SE 1/4 Sec. 19, Twp 17N, R6W, 160 acres. Wit. Thomas Clark, John Duncan. (FHL film 1,310,363)
      D-301: 24 May 1830, Marshall Duncan and wife Hannah to Moses Miller, all Sangamon Co. IL, $100, part of SE 1/4 Sec. 19 Twp 17N Range 6W, 24 acres. No wit. (FHL film 1,310,363)
      E-376: 12 Sept. 1831, Samuel Reed and wife Jane to William Duncan, all Sangamon Co. IL, for $112, W 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec.20 T16N R5W in Springfield Land Dist. Both signed. Wit. M. Mobley, N.M. Neal. (FHL film 1,310,364, SLC 12/1/2008; MAD: originally indexed as pg.351 in Book E)
      F-96: 4 April 1832, Benjamin Simpson & wife Mary to Elijah Duncan, all Sangamon Co. IL, $306, E 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 13, T14N R5W, 80 acres. Wit. Davis Meredith, Z. Peter. (FHL film 1,310,364; SLC 9/13/1989)
      F-327: 24 Nov. 1832, Elijah Duncan to Gershom Jayne, both Sangamon Co. IL, $100, E 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 13, Twp 14N, R5W, 80 acres. No wife; no wit. (FHL film 1,310,364)
      G-1: 21 May 1833, Moses (N) Duncan and wife Sarah (+) to John Fagan, both Sangamon Co., $80, part SW 1/4 Sec. 18 Twp 16N R5W, 30 acres. Wit. M. Mobley, George Fagan. (FHL film 1,310,364)
      G-6: 4 April 1833, John Duncan (no wife) to Marshall Duncan, both Sangamon Co. IL, mortgage; John Duncan owes Jacob Tice; E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec. 18, 17N 6W, 80 acres; and 4 milk cows; $193. Wit. Edwd. Robison. (FHL film 1,310,364)
      G-354: 31 Oct. 1833, John & Marshall Duncan to Alexander C. Purvines, all Sangamon Co. IL, $200, E 1/2 SW 1/4 18-17-6, 80 acres. Also /s/ Sarah (X) Duncan, wife of John; Hannah (X) Duncan, wife of Marshall. Wit. Henry B. Hart. (FHL film 1,310,365)
      I-171: 17 Nov. 1835, Elijah Duncan and wife Temperance (X) to William L. May and Henry B. Truett, all Sangamon Co. IL, $350, E 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec. 17, T14N R4W. Wit. Thomas Moffett. (FHL film 1,310,365; SLC 9/13/1989)
      J-192: 26 May 1836, David Duncan to William Duncan, William Duncan endorsed for David Duncan a promissory note to Henry Harper for $100 due 12 months, mortgage of undivided half of one waggon and 3 yoke oxen owned in partnership with George Cabines, also the running gear of a grist mill on Spring Creek and mill stones attached thereto, also one press and book case. No wife, no wit. (FHL film 1,310,366)
      J-336: 10 May 1836, Joseph Duncan and wife Elizabeth C. of Morgan Co. IL, John Taylor & wife Elizabeth of Sangamon Co. IL, and Eli C. Blankenship by his attorney Joseph Duncan, to Dyson & Taylor, IL poles land (FHL film 1,310,366; more not copied)
      J-612: 4 Aug. 1836, Joseph Duncan and wife Elizabeth C. of Morgan Co. IL and John Taylor and wife Elizabeth and Eli C. Blankenship of Sangamon Co. IL, to James M. Shackelford of Sangamon Co. IL, $500, block of lots in town of Illiopolis, Twp 16N in dividing line bet. Range 1 and 2 West, end of Springfield and near centre of State of IL, Block 266. No wit. (FHL film 1,310,366; SLC 8/17/1988)
      K-455: 25 Jan. 1837, Sidney S. Duncan and wife Mary Ann of Sangamon Co. IL to Isaac G. Israel, Joseph I. Taggart & Samuel R. Smith of Morgan Co. IL, $200, NE 1/4 SW 1/4 3-15-7. No wit. (FHL film 1,310,367)
      U-212: 29 Jan. 1842, Elijah Duncan and wife Temperance to Hedleigh Smith, both Sangamon Co. IL, $100, part of E 1/2 SW 1/4 9-14-5, 10 acres. Wit. Smith McAtee. (FHL film 1,310,371)
      U-274: 27 Dec. 1839, Stiles C. Peck and wife Abigail S. of Menard Co. IL to Samuel A.K. Duncan of Sangamon Co. IL, $600, lots 14, 15, 16 in block 15 in Springfield. (FHL film 1,310,371)
      U-275: 30 March 1842, Stiles C. Peck and wife Abigail S. of Mason Co. IL to Samuel E.K. Duncan and Joseph M. Duncan, $150, lot 12 and E 1/2 Lot 11 in block 14 in Springfield. (FHL film 1,310,371)
      V-151: 25 Feb 1844, Erastus Wright to Ann Maria Duncan (no location), $11.54, right to E 1/2 SW 1/4 and W 1/2 of SE 1/4 Sec. 18, 16N 1W, 160 acres. Wit. Thomas Moffett. (FHL film 1,310,372)
      V-152: 3 Feb. 1843, Philip C. Latham of Sangamon Co. IL to Ann Marie Duncan of Morgan Co. IL, L$23, W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 18 and E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec 18 & E 1/2 NW 1/4 of Sec. 18, Twp 16N, R1W, purchased by Latham for taxes. (FHL film 1,310,372)
      X-431: 6 Jan. 1845, Ann Maria Duncan of Morgan Co. IL to William Thomas, admr of estate of Joseph Duncan decd, for $5, W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 18, E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec. 18, E 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec. 18, Twp 16N R1W. Wit. W.B. Warren. (FHL film 1,310,373)
      X-432: 15 Nov. 1843, Knowles Taylor & Robert Dyson of City of NY quit claim to Joseph Duncan of Jacksonville, IL, S end Sec. 16, 16N 2W, 1/3 of 320+ acres. (FHL film 1,310,373; more not copied)
      AA-359: 25 March 1848, Joseph W. Duncan to A.J. Lanterman, interest in estate of John Lanterman (FHL film 1,310,374; not copied) (MAD: Joseph, son of Moses & Sarah)
      BB-490: 2 Aug. 1848, Joseph M. Duncan and Samuel E.K. Duncan of Armstrong Co. PA to Thomas Pierce & Joel Gordon of Sangamon Co. IL, $350, lot 12 and E 1/2 lot 11 etc. Joseph M. Duncan appeared in Sangamon Co. IL and Samuel E.K. Duncan in Armstrong Co. PA (FHL film 1,310,375) (MAD: sons of ? Samuel Sr.)
      BB-491: 13 March 1849, Pierce & Gordon of Sangamon Co. IL owe Joseph M. Duncan and Samuel E.K. Duncan of Sangamon Co. IL $250 ... (FHL film 1,310,375; more not copied)
 

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