Individual Details
Mary DUNCAN
(1725 - )
Events
Families
| Spouse | John GIBSON (1720 - 1794) |
| Child | Susannah GIBSON (1746 - 1832) |
| Spouse | Living |
Notes
Marriage
A thoroughly remarkable woman, she engaged in extensive land dealings in her own name for a period of more than 25 years. Her prenuptial agreement with John Cooper dated 10 July 1782, stipulated that Cooper would not interfere with the disposal of her property to her children and would make no claims on it.The following records were found in Caswell Co., North Carolina Will Books 1777-1814:
B-19 Dec. 1783, Marriage Contract of John Cooper widower and Mary Gibson widow. Cooper will not interfere with her disposal of her property to her children and will make no claim on it. July 1782. Wit. John Anthony and Thomas Douglas.
