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JOHN W. DUCKWALL, merchant and grain-dealer, Nevada; P. O. Dawn; was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, Sept. 27, 1840; his father, Wm. Duckwall, was born in Virginia Aug. 15, 1808, and married Caroline Bruner; she was born in Virginia Jan. 27, 1820; they moved to Montgomery Co., Ohio, where they now reside; on his 70th birthday, the family had a very gratifying surprise, six sons and two daughters with their families, by pre-arrangement, came together under the old roof-tree to congratulate the old people. John W., the subject of this sketch, at the age of 19 commenced teaching school; this he continued up to 1878, though at times engaging in other business, receiving at Oberlin much of his education. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the 112th O. V. I., which consolidated with the 63d Regiment, and served until the close of the war; he participated in the battles of Resaca, Atlanta, Kenesaw Mountain, and many others; on Sherman’s march to the sea, he was never captured, or received a wound; entered as Sergeant, and was Orderly Sergeant at the close, and was so familiar with the names of his company that he could always call the roll without the “roster;” he engaged in merchandising in this place in May, 1878, also in the grain business. He married Jennie Maxwell, July 15, 1869, daughter of Samuel and Jane M. (Furguson) Maxwell, who reside in Frederick Co., Md.; she was born May 25, 1841; they have three children, viz.: Carrie J., born June 10, 1870; Samuel W., born Oct. 6, 1873, and Francis C., born May 14, 1876.