An Affidavit regarding James Duncan, written on January 4th, 1871, by Gavin Allan. County of Simcoe - To Wit:" I, Gavin Allan of the Township of Innisfil,in the county of Simcoe in the Province of Ontario, Yeoman, make oath and say that I have been acquainted with James Duncan of the said Township of Innisfil for over forty years and that to my certain knowledge he and his father have had possession..N 1/2 of Lot No. 18 in 6th concession of Innisfil for 37 years past and that he James Duncan himself, has been in possession ever since his father's death which happened about twenty-four years ago to the best of my knowledge.. Sworn this 4th day of January 1871 before me ....G.L. Lamb Gavin Allan A Commissioner for taking affidavits in ......and for County of Simcoe"
