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Col. John O. Duer
Born February 12, 1838

COL. JOHN O. DUER, of the firm of John O. Duer & Co., dealers in dry goods, carpets, hats and caps, furs and groceries, corner of First and Cedar streets, Monticello; is a native of Maryland, and was born February 12, 1838; he grew up to manhood there, and, in 1860, came to Galena, Ill. Upon the breaking-out of the rebellion, he entered the army, enlisting September 3, 1861, in the 45th Ill. V.I., and was commissioned Second Lieutenant of Co. D; he participated in thirteen general engagements, besides many fights and skirmishes; he was promoted to First Lieutenant, then to Captain, and commanded the company; he was afterward promoted to Major, then to Lieutenant Colonel, and was commissioned Colonel of the 45th Ill. V.I., and commanded the regiment; he was brevetted Brigadier General; he was in the service about four years, until the close of the war, when he returned to Galena. In 1867, he came to Jones Co., and located at Monticello; since then, he has been engaged in mercantile business here; he is doing an extensive business, and has built up the largest trade of any merchant in Jones Co.; in 1878, he built the large, commodious store he now occupies. He held the position of cashier of the Monticello National Bank for two years. He has held offices of City Treasurer. City Councilman, and school offices. In January, 1868, he was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Wonderly. from Galena, Ill.; they have four children—Bessie E., John O., Lee W. and Eugene V.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 665.

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R. L. Duer
Born September 1, 1843

R. L. DUER, Recorder of Jones Co., Anamosa; is a native of the city of Baltimore, and was born September 1, 1843. He grew up and received his education there. After reaching manhood, he lived there until 1870, when he came to Iowa and located in Jones Co., at Monticello, and engaged in mercantile business with his brother. In 1874, he was elected Recorder of Jones Co., and was re-elected to the same office in 1876, and was again re-elected in 1878, and is now serving his third term. He was united in marriage to Miss Lucy R. Smith, from the city of Boston, January 6, 1876; they have one daughter—Alice L.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 553.

C. Dueser
Born March 8, 1844

C. DUESER, general merchant, corner Main and Garnavillo streets, Anamosa; was born in Germany March 8, 1844; he grew up to manhood there; he entered a store at 14 years of age. In 1867, he emigrated to America, and came to Iowa and located in Anamosa the same year, and engaged in the mercantile business; since then, he has continued in the business, and has built up a good trade. In May, 1874, he married Miss Matilda E. Bicke, a native of Germany; she came to America in 1852; they have two children—Freddie and Betty.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 554.

F. S. Dugar
Born April 23, 1854

F. S. DUGAR, dealer in lumber, shingles, sash, doors and blinds, Monticello; is a native of Vermont, and was born April 23, 1854; his parents emigrated to Wisconsin the following year, and he was brought up and received education in that State; in 1877, he went to Kansas and was engaged in the mercantile business for two years, the firm being Dugar & Carnes; in 1879, Mr. Dugar came to Jones Co., and located in Monticello and established his present business, and is building up a good trade.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 666.

P. S. Dumont
Born September 3, 1827

P. S. DUMONT, farmer, Fairview Twp., Sec. 29; P.O. Martelle; born September 3, 1827, in Cayuga Co., N.Y.; in the fall of 1845, he came to Jones Go. with his parents; owns 200 acres of land. Married Miss D. A. Hakers September 3, 1854; she was born in New York, and died in Jones Co.; had three children, two living-John B. and Mary E. (now Mrs. Russell). Second marriage to Miss M. J. Yorter in February, 1875; she was born in Indiana.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 554.

Fred S. Dunham
Born December 19, 1832

FRED. S. DUNHAM, of the firm of Dunham & Luchhardt, wholesale and retail dealers in hardware, iron and tinners' stock, Monticello; is a native of Hartford, Conn., and was born December 19, 1832; his parents removed to Pennsylvania in 1833, and, in 1844, they came west to Iowa, and located in Jackson Co., at Maquoketa; Fred grew up to manhood and received his education there; he was engaged in mercantile business at Maquoketa with Hon. P. Mitchell, and, afterward, with Mr. McCloy, the firm being McCloy & Dunharn; upon the breaking-out of the rebellion, he enlisted in the 2d I.V.C, and was mustered into the service July 24, 1861, and he was commissioned Lieutenant Co. L; among the battles which he participated in, was Corinth, Iuka, battle of Franklin, and many others; he had two horses shot under him; he was promoted to Captain and commanded Co. L; remained in the service three and a half years. After his return, he came to Monticello and established his present business, and has built up a large and extensive trade. In 1857, he was united in marriage to Miss Phoebe McCloy, daughter of Joseph McCloy. Esq., of Maquoketa, one of the earliest settlers of Iowa; they have three children—Carrie, now Mrs. Mark W. Dunham, of Du Page Co., Ill.; Nellie and Imogene, at home.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 666.

James Duncan
Born August 10, 1810

JAMES DUNCAN, farmer, Greenfield Twp., Sec. 12; P.O. Viroqua; born August 10, 1810, in Perthshire, Scotland. In 1839, came to Ohio; in 1854, he came to Jones Co.; he owns 181 acres of land. Married Agnes Marshall in 1837; she was born in Perthshire, Scotland; have four children—William F., Lawrence, James and Peter. Is President of School District No. 1; enlisted in 1861 in Co. H, 14th I.V.I.; was taken prisoner at the battle of Shiloh April 6, 1869; was discharged in February, 1863. W. F. and Lawrence served also in the late war.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 586.