The Family of Susanna CRONE
and Lewis DUCKWALL

242.6 Susannah CRONE b. 18 Nov 1764, d. 28 Sep 1852, Highland Co., OH, d/o Johann Conrad and Anna Margaret (SINN) CRONE (242/243), m. Bath (Berkeley Springs), VA, Lewis DUCKWALL b. 1753, GER, d. 9 May 1847, age 94y, Highland Co. Lewis' parents were from Germany and settled in Berkeley Co., VA, when Lewis was small child. His brother Henry, died in the Revolutionary War. Lewis and Susannah migrated to OH in a Prairie Schooner, built a log cabin on what is now New Vienna Pike. He purchased the greater part of Survey No. 2, 319. They built a second home on the opposite side of the road from the log cabin. In the 1850 census Susannah with son, John, lived in Liberty Twp., where John is a cripple with no occupation. The cemetery where he is buried may now be covered by a farm pond on the old DUCKWALL farm. (OHHIB8 p39, 9 p228, 795-797, OHHI5) Children:

WILL: Lewis DUCKWALL: Written 8 Jun 1841; wife (not named); sons Henry, Frederick, John, Jacob, Samuel, Lewis, Daniel; dau. Mary HILL, Elizabeth CLOUSER, Nancy EVANS; Executors Samuel and Lewis; witnesses: William Moberly, Amos Moberly, Cary DUCKWALL, John H. MITCHELL; appraisers: Cary DUCKWALL, James Mitchell, and Stephen Fenner. Proved 17 Jul 1847. (OHHIB8 p39)

242.6a Henry DUCKWALL may have gone to MO. (OHHI9 p795)

242.6b Frederick DUCKWALL, b. c1787, VA, m. first Charlotte _____?; m. 2nd. 27 Jun 1843, Highland Co., OH, by William M. Reynolds, Catherine EDWARDS, b. c1805. He may have married a 3rd. time, 8 Jan 1852, Jane FOWLER, by William M. McReynolds. Frederick was a veteran of the War of 1812. In 1820 he had 1 male 45 and up, 4 females 10-16, and one female over 45. He was a farmer on some of the acreage his father had bought. In 1850, he was farming in Liberty Twp., Highland Co.; in 1860 he was in Salem Twp.; and in 1870, he was living with daughter, Elvira WILLIAMS, and was listed as a 82 years old invalid. There must be other unidentified children. (OHHIB7, 9 p795, OHHIB2, 5-7) Known Children:

242.6b1 Charlotte DUCKWALL b. 22 Feb 1824, OH, d. 22 Apr 1902, age 78y 2m, Highland Co., OH, m. 2 Dec 1946, Highland Co., John M. BAKER. (OHHIB7, 14) Children:

242.6b3 Elvira DUCKWALL b. c1845, OH, m. 2 Nov 1862, by John Berry JP, Highland Co., OH, John W. WILLIAMS b. c1843, OH. In 1870 and 1880 they were living in Salem Twp., Highland Co. Elvira's father, Frederick is in the household, age 74, in 1870. John was a laborer. (OHHIB3, 7, 10, OHHI7, 8) Children:

242.6c Mary 'Polly' DUCKWALL, m. 1 Jan 1812, by John Mathews JP, Highland Co., OH, William 'Billy' HILL Jr., of Cedar Creek Settlement, Highland Co. 'Billy' HILL was m. 1st. to Susan EVANS. Mary relinquished her right to administer the estate of her husband in favor of Hugh HILL and Lewis DUCKWALL Jr. On 29 Oct 1829. Alexander Burtain appointed guardian of Elizabeth, age 9, and William age 2 on 20 Aug 1832. Nancy HILL 15, chose guardian Samuel DUCKWALL, on 20 Aug 1832. (OHHIB7, 8,  p795) Children (probably not order of birth):

WILL: William HILL: written 12 May 1837; wife Elizabeth; Children: William, Ann Keys, Hugh, Elizabeth DUCKWALL, John, Joseph Atkinson, Sally Evans, Emily Jane; Executor: Hugh; witnesses Amos Evans, William Scott, John Hill; proved 10 Jul 1837; Surety: Samuel E. Hibben, Samuel Keys, Sr.; appraisers Robert Stuart, Andrew Bashns, Christopher Aruthr. (OHHIB8)

242.6d John DUCKWALL, m. 21 Oct 1813, by Joseph Swearingen JP, Highland Co., OH, Elizabeth HILL, probably the daughter of William 'Billy' HILL Sr. John fought in the War of 1812, and farmed on acreage his father had bought. In 1820, there was one male under 10, 1 male over 45 (John), 2 females 10-16, and 1 female 26-45 in the household. His wife must have died prior to 1850, when John, a cripple with no occupation is living with his mother. (OHHI7, 9 p795, OHHI2, 5)

242.6f Elizabeth DUCKWALL b. 1 May 1800, OH, d. 19 Sep 1875, age 75y 4m 10d, Highland Co., OH, m. 8 Oct 1818, Highland Co., Simon CLOUSER, of Fallsville Area, Highland Co., b. 1 Sep 1796, PA, d/ 5 Apr 1881, age 84y 7m 4d, Highland Co. In 1850, they were living in Fairfield Twp., where Simon was a farmer. Simon, Elizabeth, son Lewis Marion, and 2 daughters are buried in Auburn Cem., Highland Co. (OHHIB6-7, 9 p795, OHHI5) Children:

242.6g Samuel DUCKWALL b. 3 Mar 1800, VA, d. 24 Feb 1889 (23 Mar 1869 on stone), Highland Co., OH, m. 1838 (licenses issued 2 Oct), Highland Co., OH, Mary Catherine St. Clair EAKINS, b. c1821, OH, d. 13 Oct 1892, Highland Co., d/o John and Nancy (ROSS) EAKINS. In 1850, they were living in Hamer Twp., Highland Co. In 1860, they lived in Daniels (town), Hamer Twp., with Alexander Butler a farm hand in the household. In 1880, Mary is alone with sons Lewis R. and William. Samuel and wife are buried in Hillsboro, Highland Co.(OHHIB6, 7, 8 p94, 9 p669-670,795, OHHI5-6, 8) Children:

WILL: Samuel DUCKWALL: written 20 Apr 1869; wife Mary  Catherine St. Clair; children: Lewis R., John S., William C., Susan E., Jennie SMITH, G_____; two dau. to be removed from New Market Cem., and interred at Hillsboro; Executors: W. C. DUCKWALL; Witnesses: Elizabeth Shaffer, Samuel Murphy; porved 17 Jun 1869; Sureties: James W. Doggett, Mary DUCKWALL, Stacey S. Storer; Appraisers: S. S. Storer, David Wilkins, S. H. Johnson (OHHIB8 p94)

242.6g1 Lewis  R. DUCKWALL b. 24 Jun 1843, OH, d. 22 Apr 1914, Highland Co., OH, m. 16 Nov 1890, by J. W. RUBLE MG, Highland Co., Mary A. RUBLE b. Feb 1846, OH, d/o Henry I. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' (OVERSTAKE) RUBLE; Lewis was Civil War Veteran, County Sheriff, surveyor, and farmer in Danville, Highland Co. (OHHIB1, 9 p171, 621-622, 669-670, 13)

242.6g3 William Christie DUCKWALL b. Feb 1848, Highland Co., OH, d. 1925, Highland Co., m. Lida Willis CHANEY. In 1900, William a graduate of Cincinnati Dental College, was a dentist in Hillsboro. In 1912, they were living on West Main  St., in Hillsboro. They are buried in Hillsboro Cem., Hillsboro. (OHHIB1, 6, 9 p164, 797, 10, 13, OHHI9) Children:

242.6g3c Heber C. DUCKWALL b. Jul 1890, OH, m. Mary _____? b. c1891, Austria. In 1920, Heber C. was in Franklin Co., OH, working as a construction electrician. They returned to Hillsboro, Highland Co., OH where he owned the Hillsboro Transportation Co. (OHFL7, OHHI9 p797) Children:

  • 242.6g3c1 Heber C. DUCKWALL Jr. b. c1918/19, IL

242.6g3g Ray DUCKWALL b. c1891, OH, m. Mary _____? b. c1888, OH. They were living in Hillsboro, Highland Co., OH in 1910. (OHHIB9 p797, OHHI10)

242.6g5 Susannah Elizabeth DUCKWALL, m. 12 Jan 1876, Highland Co., OH, by Lucien Clark, George BROWN, s/o James BROWN. they lived east of Danville, Highland Co., OH. (OHHIB4, 7, 9 p669-670, 10) Children:

242.6g6 Jennie S. DUCKWALL b. Nov 1856, OH, d. 1942, Highland Co., OH, m. 1877, at Reed's Hotel, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Amos EVANS, M.D., b. Jan 1838, OH, d. 1901, Highland Co., OH, s/o Samuel EVANS. In 1880, Amos was dentist in Hillsboro, Highland Co. they are buried in Hillsboro Cem. (OHHIB6, 9 p669-670, 802-803, OHHI8, 9) Children:

242.6h Lewis Carey DUCKWALL b. 1802-1808, OH, d. 24 Feb 1889, Liberty Twp., Carroll Co., m. 1st. Matilda _____ b. 10 Apr 1805, KY, d. 14 Nov 1876, Liberty Twp.,  m. 2nd. _____?; m. 3rd. _____?. IN 1850, he was living in Liberty Twp., Highland Co., OH; in 1860 in Hillsboro, Highland Co., OH. In 1880, he is a retired farmer in Hillsboro, with daughter Elizabeth. (OHHIB6, 9 p795, 11, OHHI5-6, 8) Children:

242.6hc William D. DUCKWALL b. c1836, OH, m. 11 Aug 1868, by Dennis Callahan, Highland Co., OH, Racel Ann LANGLEY, b. c1850, OH. In 1870, they were living in Hillsboro, Highland Co. (OHHIB7) Children:

242.6hd Henry L. DUCKWALL b. c1841, OH, m. 12 Oct 1869, by Dennis Callahan, Highland Co., OH, Margaret E. MITCHELL b. c1848, OH. In 1880 he is a dairyman in Highland Co., with John Edenfield, a dairyman living in the household (OHHIB7, OHHI8) Children:

242.i Daniel DUCKWALL b. 1809, d. 2 May 1867, m. 15 Jun 1854 (10th May in obituary), by William R. McReynolds, Highland Co., OH, Clarissa BROWN b. 1814, NY, d. 7 Jun 1893, Highland Co., OH. In 1860, Daniel was farming in Hillsboro, Liberty Twp., Highland Co. In 1880 Clarissa, son Charles, his wife Mary, and grandson Arthur are in her household, plus 1 child unnamed, born 1879/80. Clarissa came to Brown Co., OH at age 6 with her parents, and in 1850, moved to Highland Co. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. (OHHIB7, 8 p88, 9 p795, 14, p49, OHHI6, 8) Children:

WILL: Daniel DUCKWALL: written 22 Apr 1867; wife Clarissa; son Charles, guardian child; nephew William D; witnesses A. G. Mitchell, Samuel H. Mitchell; the widow elected to take under the will; proved 8 Jun 1867. (OHHIB8 p88)

242.6i1 Charles DUCKWALL b. Jul 1839, OH, m. Mary _____? b. Jan 1860. In 1880, Charles, Mary, and the two children were living with his mother, Clarissa. In the census Charles and Mary's ages are obviously reversed (he 21 and she 40). In the 1900 census the date of birth in months and year appear correct. (OHHI8, 9) Children:

242.6j Nancy DUCKWALL b. c1805, VA, m. 4 Jan 1825, by Joseph Woodrow JP, Highland Co., OH, Simpson EVANS b. c1801, OH. In 1850 Simpson was a farmer in Liberty Twp., Highland Co., OH. (OHHIB7, OHHI5) Children:

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