Andrew Gault Duer, son of John and Clarissa Duer, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, November 6, 1855 and departed this life January 12, 1925 at the age of 69 years, 2 months and 6 days. He was married January 19, 1887, to Mary Alice Putman Barker, who died July 6, 1919. To this union were born five children, Mrs. Clara Hixenbaugh of Glenys, Wyoming; Mrs. Mar y Fogle of Keokuk, Iowa; Mrs. Ella Jones and Bill Duer of Confidence, and a son, Carl Duer who died January 27, 1920. He also leaves two step-sons, Milton and Charley Barker of Confidence and eight grandchildren. His sisters and brothers are: Mrs. Sarah Jane Jones of Promise City, Mrs. Laura Green of Unionville, Mo., Mrs. Rose Harbold of Plano, Iowa, Jack Duer of Delta, Colo. and Harry C. Duer of Hunnewell, Mo.
Thus has passed another of Wayne county pioneer citizens. His parents brought him to this county in 1856, when he was only eleven months old. They said he was just able to hold to the wagon tongue and walk when they stopped to camp on their journey from Ohio to this state.
His entire life was spent in Wayne county, excepting a trip or two to the west, and he was always interested in any activity for the upbuilding and betterment of his community. He served as Justice of the Peace for more than twenty years. His advice was sought by many as he was always ready with words of encouragement to give a lift when he could - optimism being one of his chief characteristics. His thoughts seemed always to be of his family and others rather than himself.
He was a member of the Christian Church in his home town for a number of years and gave evidence during the closing days of his life that all was well with him, saying to his daughter, "Don't worry, I'm not afraid."
Brief services were held at the home after which he was laid to rest by dear, kind friends in the Confidence cemetery.
"I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me though he were dead, yet shall he live."
Obituary for Andrew Gault Duer taken from a local newspaper clipping.
Thus has passed another of Wayne county pioneer citizens. His parents brought him to this county in 1856, when he was only eleven months old. They said he was just able to hold to the wagon tongue and walk when they stopped to camp on their journey from Ohio to this state.
His entire life was spent in Wayne county, excepting a trip or two to the west, and he was always interested in any activity for the upbuilding and betterment of his community. He served as Justice of the Peace for more than twenty years. His advice was sought by many as he was always ready with words of encouragement to give a lift when he could - optimism being one of his chief characteristics. His thoughts seemed always to be of his family and others rather than himself.
He was a member of the Christian Church in his home town for a number of years and gave evidence during the closing days of his life that all was well with him, saying to his daughter, "Don't worry, I'm not afraid."
Brief services were held at the home after which he was laid to rest by dear, kind friends in the Confidence cemetery.
"I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me though he were dead, yet shall he live."
Obituary for Andrew Gault Duer taken from a local newspaper clipping.
Andrew Gault Duer, son of John and Clarissa Duer, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, November 6, 1855 and departed this life January 12, 1925 at the age of 69 years, 2 months and 6 days. He was married January 19, 1887, to Mary Alice Putman Barker, who died July 6, 1919. To this union were born five children, Mrs. Clara Hixenbaugh of Glenys, Wyoming; Mrs. Mar y Fogle of Keokuk, Iowa; Mrs. Ella Jones and Bill Duer of Confidence, and a son, Carl Duer who died January 27, 1920. He also leaves two step-sons, Milton and Charley Barker of Confidence and eight grandchildren. His sisters and brothers are: Mrs. Sarah Jane Jones of Promise City, Mrs. Laura Green of Unionville, Mo., Mrs. Rose Harbold of Plano, Iowa, Jack Duer of Delta, Colo. and Harry C. Duer of Hunnewell, Mo.
Thus has passed another of Wayne county pioneer citizens. His parents brought him to this county in 1856, when he was only eleven months old. They said he was just able to hold to the wagon tongue and walk when they stopped to camp on their journey from Ohio to this state.
His entire life was spent in Wayne county, excepting a trip or two to the west, and he was always interested in any activity for the upbuilding and betterment of his community. He served as Justice of the Peace for more than twenty years. His advice was sought by many as he was always ready with words of encouragement to give a lift when he could - optimism being one of his chief characteristics. His thoughts seemed always to be of his family and others rather than himself.
He was a member of the Christian Church in his home town for a number of years and gave evidence during the closing days of his life that all was well with him, saying to his daughter, "Don't worry, I'm not afraid."
Brief services were held at the home after which he was laid to rest by dear, kind friends in the Confidence cemetery.
"I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me though he were dead, yet shall he live."
Obituary for Andrew Gault Duer taken from a local newspaper clipping.
Thus has passed another of Wayne county pioneer citizens. His parents brought him to this county in 1856, when he was only eleven months old. They said he was just able to hold to the wagon tongue and walk when they stopped to camp on their journey from Ohio to this state.
His entire life was spent in Wayne county, excepting a trip or two to the west, and he was always interested in any activity for the upbuilding and betterment of his community. He served as Justice of the Peace for more than twenty years. His advice was sought by many as he was always ready with words of encouragement to give a lift when he could - optimism being one of his chief characteristics. His thoughts seemed always to be of his family and others rather than himself.
He was a member of the Christian Church in his home town for a number of years and gave evidence during the closing days of his life that all was well with him, saying to his daughter, "Don't worry, I'm not afraid."
Brief services were held at the home after which he was laid to rest by dear, kind friends in the Confidence cemetery.
"I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me though he were dead, yet shall he live."
Obituary for Andrew Gault Duer taken from a local newspaper clipping.
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