John Duer
John Duer, Farmer; P.O. Fletcher, Miami County, Ohio.
Mr. Duer was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, December 1, 1845, and was brought to Miami County by his parents, Joshua A. and Sarah Duer, in the spring of 1845. He was educated in the high school of Piqua. In December, 1845, he began teaching school, and after teaching several terms he turned his attention to farming, which he has since made his vocation. June 18, 1868, he married Miss Mary E. Worthington, of Miami County, Ohio. Their first settlement was on his father’s farm, where they remained until in March, 1872, when they moved on the farm in Green Township, Shelby County, where they are now living. They have two children, sons. Mr. Duer filled the office of clerk for Green Township for six years.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883