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Descendants of John? Duffy

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2. John Duffy Sr.

Per LDS IGI, a John Duffy was christened 31 Aug 1772 at Donaghmore in Co. Tyrone, Ireland, ans was son of John and Margaret ("Margtt") Duffy. We are tentatively entering this info (with "??") as the time and place match.

Per family Bible, John Duffy came from County Tyrone, Ireland to PA. However, we suspected that at one point, he evidently lived in Ohio, since according to our Rawlings Bible (filled in circa 1880), his son James was born there in either 1797-1798 or 1800-1801. The OH location is also recorded in the 1850 IN census, and 1880 IN census for daughter Keziah. However, the Wallace MS indicates that John Duffy Sr and his family lived in PA until 1814, when they moved to Maysville, KY, across the Ohio River from Adams Co and Brown Co OH. It seems likely (thjopugh not yet proven) that James was born in PA, and married an Eleanor Latta in Adams Co OH on 12 Feb 1818, as per Adams Co Marriage Records at the OH state library.

Furthermore, according to the Latta Genealogy on the Internet, "Elenora" Latta married a "Mr. Duffy" and then died, 7 Spe 1838, leaving 6 children. The source of this information is not stated, and we have had no success trying to contact the Webmaster of the Latta Genealogy website so far.

U.S. Census data shows the following:

1790 PA census, Armstrong Co. (NW of Allegany Co.), page 124: John Duffee
" " Delaware Co (suburb of Phila), Concord Twp: John Duffy, 1 M over 21, 1 F.

1800 PA census: No John Duffy or similar listed.

1800 OH census: To be checked.

1810 PA census: Armstrong Co., Buffalo Twp., p 389:
John Duffy
John Duffy (twice on same page). However...

In the 1820 PA census, Butler Co., Clearfield (adjacent to Buffalo Twp. in Armstrong Co.), page 126, are John Duffy and John Duffy Jr. Since by then both are in Indiana, these Pennsylvanians apparently are unrelated Duffys.

According to the Wallace MS, John Duffy Sr. and his family moved from Maysville OH to a two-room cabin in Jefferson Co IN in 1819.

In the 1820 US Census for Jefferson Co IN, page 282, appears:
John Duffey with...
1 male under 10 (born after 1810) -- Currently unknown
2 males 10-15 (born 1805-1810) -- Currently unknown... and ...
-- William R(obb?) Duffy, b 1804/05 per 1870 census
0 males 16-18
1 male 18-25 (born 1795-1802) -- John Duffy Jr, b 1801/1802
0 males 26-44
1 male 45+ (born before 1775) -- John Duffy Sr., b abt 1770-73

0 females under 10
2 females 10-15 (born 1805-1810) -- Both currently unknown
1 female 16-25 (born 1795-1804) -- Curently unknown
0 females 26-44
1 female 45+ (born before 1775) -- John Duffy's first wife, name unknown, d bef1828

The index states also: "1 foriegner, 2 agriculture". In the same index for Jefferson Co. IN (1820 Federal Census for Indiana, compiled by Willard Hess, pub. by The Genealogy Section of the Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis, 1966, copy at Tampa Libe) is listed an Andrew Duffy on pg 283A and a James Duffy on page 285 (both pages close to John on page 282). See Andrew and James for details.

In the 1830 census in Lancaster Township, Jefferson Co. IN, page 102:

John Duffy - 1 M 50-60 (b. 1770-1780); this would be John Duffy Sr. listed in the 1850 census as
77 (or 79? Hard to read) which would make him born either 1770-1771 or 1772-1773,
in Ireland;
- 1 F 40-50 (b. 1780-1790); this would be Nancy Duffy listed in the 1850 census with
John, as 61 (born 1788-89) -- his second wife, who he married in 1828.
- 1 F 5-10 (b. 1820-25); identity unknown; poss. Mary Jane Duffy (from first marriage?)
who marr ---- Ritchie.
- 1 M under 5 (b. 1825-30); identity unknown.

In the 1840 census ??????

In the 1850 census in Republic Township, Jefferson Co. IN, page unidentified:
John Duffy Sr., 77 (or 79), (born 1771-1773), $1200 (value of real estate), born in Ireland.
Nancy Duffy, 61, born KY (in 1788-89)
Milton Duffy, 16, born IN (in 1833-34)
Melissa Duffy, 19, born IN (in 1830-31)

In the 1860 census in Republic Township, Jefferson Co. IN, page unidentified, family #587:
[No John Duffy Sr., presumably deceased]
William H. Montgomery, 33, born ?? (in 1826-27), blacksmith,
Nancy Duffy, 69, born KY (in 1790-91) -- note she lost 2 yrs of her age in past 10 yrs.
Melissa [Duffy] Montgomery, 29, born IN (in 1830-31)
Walter C. Montgomery, 1 born IN (in 1859)
David H. Montgomery, 21 (unidentified, probably a brother of Wm Montgmry), apprentice.

Notes and other data from Susan Kerr, Scotts Valley CA.

See FGR #31 for notes.

1793-94. Came to USA. [1]
1794-1805, Mercer Co., PA. Resided here. [1]
1805, Westmoreland Co., PA. " " [1]
1806-1814, Mercer Co., PA. " " [1]
1814-1819, Maysville, Mason Co., KY. Resided here. [1]
1819-?, No. Madison, Jefferson Co., IN. " " [1]
1820,1 1/2 mi. no. of Ramsey's Mill, nr. Kent, Jefferson Co., IN. Bought farm nr Dobbinsville (aka Kent) and lived there until death. [1]
Occupation: farmer. [1]
1826, Nr. Ramsey's Mill, Republican Twp, Jefferson Co., IN. On voter 's list for election to fill J. P. vacancy.
1827, Alt. marr date f r [1]
25 Feb 1828, Alt. marr date. to Nancy Monroe; marr. by Rev. L. Poston . [5 nc]
1828, Nr Ramsey's Mills, Republican Twp, Jefferson Co., IN. Probably one of the Johns who voted to replace dec'd J.P. Rob. Marshall . [2]
25 Feb 1828, two marr. for a John Duffey/Duffy in Jefferson Co., IN . Both are typed copies. Both were performed by Rev. E. Ray. This mean s trip to co. bldg. to see original if possible.
1) John Duffey marr. Nanc y Monroe, p. A-83.
2) John Duffy marr. Nancy Minor. Monroe doc=977.213V28r i, Early Marr. Recs of Jeff Co., IN, 1811-1828 by Colleen A. Ridlen; Mino r doc=Film #0549400, County Clk Marr Recs 1811-1831. Maybe one of these Nancy' s is his son, John's wife.
1831, Kent, Jefferson Co. W/wf, son William & his wife, M/M N. Basse tt, M/M B. F. Van Horn, M/M Nicholas Gassaway, & M/M Nathaniel Gassaway help ed reorganize the original Methodist Church. [6]
1 Aug 1850, Republican Twp, Jefferson Co., IN. Census. Age 77, R.E . $1200, b. Ire.; Nancy, age 61, b. KY; Milton, age 16, b. IN; Mellissa, ag e 19, b. IN. Lived next door to son-in-law & dau, John & Eliz. Fewell & fam ily, and 5 dwellings away from Andrew & Rebecca Davidson & family . [3]

1855, Dobbinsville=Kent.

AFN: 90SC-MK/90SF-W7
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Sources Checked for Duffy:
Film 1810230 - Chas. P. Duffy pp 61, 70, 187, 266, & 119 copied/p.48 no interest at time, 462 (?)
Film 0549400, Jefferson Co. Clk, Marr...no useful data. DO NOT order any Duffy probate films thru FHC. The #'s do not match years of entries as described in catalog for probate records.
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No DUFFYS:
Film #1310229, Order Bk J
Jeff Co., IN, Directory, 1859, FHL Film #6044003
Ruth F. Robb, Robb Miscellanea, FHL #929.273R532ro
Indiana Source Bk Viii, SCL 929.3771In39
FHL Fil #0824059, it 2, Shiloh Methodist Cemeteries
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Need to ck Film #1279330 at SLC: 1766 Spinning Wheel Tax

Nancy Robb

U.S. Census data shows the following:

In the 1820 US Census for Jefferson Co IN appears:

page 282 John Duffy with...
1 male under 10 (born after 1810) -- Alexander M. Duffy b 1811 (but where is Thomas b 1815?)
2 males 10-15 (born 1805-1810) -- Andrew J. Duffy b 1798 (?) ... and ...
-- William R(obb?) Duffy, b 1804/05 per 1870 census
0 males 16-18
1 male 18-25 (born 1795-1802) -- John Duffy Jr, b 1801/1802
0 males 26-44
1 male 45+ (born before 1775) -- John Duffy Sr., b abt 1770-73

0 females under 10
2 females 10-15 (born 1805-1810) -- Elizabeth (Betsy) b 1806, and Nancy b 1813
1 female 16-25 (born 1795-1804) -- Mary Duffy b 1801
0 females 26-44
1 female 45+ (born before 1775) -- John Duffy's first wife, Nancy Robb, d 1822.

Notes and other data from Susan Kerr, Scotts Valley CA.

Nancy might be dau of James Robb, Versailles Twp, Allegheny Co., 1796; Or sister of Jas. Jr., Thos., Jacob, & Robt. (A James Robb was apptd Ensig n Feb. 1811--listed under new Jefferson Co. Govt. Military apptmts by Muncie.)

Nancy's family was "High Irish" (not Catholic).
By 1795, they were in PA. Was here by then.
By 1819, they were in IN. " " " "
Abt 1822, they were in Dobbinsville=Kent

AFN: 90SF-XD

Per 1820 census for Jeff Co IN, she was age 45+.

5. Mary Duffy

Per the Wallace MS., "Mary Duffy married Charles Purdin (sp?) moved to Missouri, probably in the 1840s, raisded their family and died in that state. Have no information of their children." Notes and other data from Susan Kerr, Scotts Valley CA.

B.d./pl fr DFF001
D.d. fr ibid
afn: 1NFS-9BN
HUSB, Charles Purdon:
Early 1840's, Missouri. Moved family here. ibid

11. Nancy Duffy

Per Gilmer MS: Marriage rcd shows "Hibs". James was a hatter. After his first wife (Nancy Duffy) died (no children), he married again, and had ch Myrna Hobbs who married Thomas Young Noble of Jefferson Co. IN.... and an unnamed daughter.

Notes and other data from Susan Kerr, Scotts Valley CA.

Abt 1837+, Madison, IN. Resided.
Aft 1835, Columbus, IN. Moved here.
D.d. based on "died a few yrs aft her marr." [1]
No children.
AFN: 1NFS-CFM
HUSB, James Hobbs: Of Madison, Jefferson Co., IN.

12. Thomas Duffy

After marriage, lived in Madison, where his wife outlived him and moved to Cinncinatti after his death. They had 2 boys, names unknown, who went to California to seek their fortunes.Notes and other data from Susan Kerr, Scotts Valley CA.

Alternate b.pl. Maysville, KY
n.d., Madison, Jefferson Co., IN. Was apprentice chairmaker under br o,
Alexander.
n.d., Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. Ran a chair shop.
Ch: Two sons (who went to CA)
AFN: 1NFS-CB1
WF, Katherine Carmichael.
D. Cincinnati

Nancy Clines

Notes and other data from Susan Kerr, Scotts Valley CA.

Alt b.d. 1791 Clines might be her maiden name. Ch by 1st marr: Wm. M. & Mary Jane Monroe.
Nancy Duffy's first name is based on the 1850 census data; see note under John Duffy.

Family data extracted from 1850 census for Smyrna Twp, Jefferson Co. IN, page 152.

Maiden name and exact marriage date is from "Indiana Source Book III" at Venice Libe, says maiden name is "Minroe". Other name of "Minor" is from another source, now forgotten.

13. Charles P. DUFFY

Data from LDS Ancestral File; may be defective.

Notes and other data from Susan Kerr, Scotts Valley CA.

Never marr . [1]

27 Jun 1856, Madison, Jefferson Co., IN. Estate pd Jos. James . [2]
12 Nov 1856, Jefferson Co. Milton Duffy, admin for Chas' estate. [2]
8 Aug 1856, Jefferson Co. Ambrose F. White filed claim against estate. [2]
13 Feb 1857, Jefferson Co. Admin. report. [2]

15. Milton Duffy

Notes and other data from Susan Kerr, Scotts Valley CA.

Never Marr.
Nov 1856. Admin of bro, Chas. P.'s will.