Gwins
of
Morgan County, Indiana




Page Updated 11 Sep 2022

Page Updated 13 Aug 2011


The reformatting of the name font and census data for this page has been completed. --John M. Gwin, Aug 2011

This family appears in the 1850 census of Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN.
Morgan Co. abuts Marion Co.--Indianapolis is the Marion Co. seat--to the south.
Jefferson Twp. is located near the sw corner of Morgan Co. and appears to be mostly rural.

SOURCES:
1.  Ellen emailed us with a query regarding her Gwin family, and we created this page to provide additional exposure via the internet.  She is the contributor of the original data--thank you, Ellen!
2.  Additional research via the U. S. census as provided by Ancestry.com is cited throughout.
3.  Data has also been added from various Findagrave.com memorials cited below and created and/or maintained by Joshua Davis and ANNE; special thanks to you, friends and cousins!
4.  A biographical sketch of James M. Duckworth was taken from Charles Blanchard's 1884 book, Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana: Historical and Biographical, p. 329.






An Outline of the Known Family


22.00--Mr. Gwin, b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; at least one ch.;
[Ellen Zabel's Note--2011: I would love to know who Mary's parents are. They are not listed on her marriage certificate. My impression is that her parents were from Virginia. I don't know if Mary had siblings or not.]

23.00--Mary Gwin, b. 18 Feb 1803 in TN--or VA, if Charles Blanchard is correct--see white box below; d. 21 Apr 1871 in Morgan Co., IN, "aged 68 yrs, 2 mos., 3 d."; bd. Stierwalt Cem., Paragon; Morgan Co., IN--Find A Grave Memorial# 21241857; m. in 1825 in Hardin Co., KY, to John Duckworth (b. 13 Jan 1804 in KY--or VA, if Charles Blanchard is correct; s/o William Duckworth [1775-1835] and Nancy Duckworth [nee Waters, b. 1775, d. unk.]; d. 18 Oct 1867 in Morgan Co., IN; bd. Stierwalt Cem., Paragon; Morgan Co., IN--Find A Grave Memorial# 21241841); 8 known ch.;
[listed as Mary Duckworth, age 45 and b. in TN, in the 28 Sep 1850 census of Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]
[listed as Mary Duckworth, age 56 and b. in TN, in the 28 Jun 1860 census of Martinsville P. O., Washington Twp., Morgan Co., IN]
[listed as Mary Duckworth, age 66 and b. in KY (sic), in the 15 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN, and lvg. w/the fam. of her son, Wm. M. Duckworth]


[listed as John Duckworth, age 45 and b. in KY, in the 28 Sep 1850 census of Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]
[listed as John Duckworth, age 56 and b. in KY, in the 28 Jun 1860 census of Martinsville P. O., Washington Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

24.01--Nancy Ann Duckworth, b. 1826 in KY; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. Mr. Teague? (b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.); at least one ch.;
[not listed as lvg. w/her parents in the 28 Sep 1850 census of Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN, and assumed deceased or md. and lvg. elsewhere]
[listed as Nancy Teague, age 20? 26? and b. in IN, in the 28 Jun 1860 census of Martinsville P. O., Washington Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.01--Stephen D. Teague, b. 1859 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Stephen D. Teague, age 1 and b. in IN, in the 28 Jun 1860 census of Martinsville P. O., Washington Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

24.02--William Monroe Duckworth, b. 1828 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. ca. 1855 to Mary (nee unk.; b. ca. 1839 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.); at least 8 ch.;
[listed as William Duckworth, age 21 and b. in IN, in the 28 Sep 1850 census of Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]
[listed as William Duckworth, age 41 and b. in IN, in the 15 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

[listed as Mary Duckworth, age 31 and b. in IN, in the 15 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]


25.01--John Duckworth, b. ca. 1856 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as John Duckworth, age 14 and b. in IN, in the 15 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.02--Ellen Duckworth, b. ca. 1857 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Ellen Duckworth, age 13 and b. in IN, in the 15 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.03--Charles Duckworth, b. ca. 1859 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Charles Duckworth, age 11 and b. in IN, in the 15 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.04--Theodore Duckworth, b. ca. 1860 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Theodore Duckworth, age 10 and b. in IN, in the 15 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.05--Thomas H. Duckworth, b. ca. 1862 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Thomas H. Duckworth, age 8 and b. in IN, in the 15 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.06--Ida Duckworth, b. ca. 1864 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Ida Duckworth, age 6 and b. in IN, in the 15 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.07--Leticia Duckworth, b. ca. 1866 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Leticia Duckworth, 4 age and b. in IN, in the 15 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.08--Hattie Duckworth, b. ca. Aug 1869 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Hattie Duckworth, age 10 mos. and b. in IN, in the 15 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

24.03--Malinda Duckworth, b. 1831 in IN; m. Mr. Ditmore (b. unk.; d. unk.; bd. unk.); at least one ch.;
[listed as Malinda Ditmore, age 19 and b. in IN, in the 28 Sep 1850 census of Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.01--Hannon D. Ditmore, son, b. ca. Feb 1850 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Hannon D. Ditmore, age 7 mos. and b. in IN, in the 28 Sep 1850 census of Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

24.04--James M. Duckworth, b. 1833 in IN; d. 1911 in Morgan Co., IN; bd. Mount Gilead Cem.; Martinsville, Morgan Co., IN--Find A Grave Memorial# 44151444; m. 8 Nov 1860 in Morgan Co., IN, to  Nancy Margaret Hynds (b. 14 Feb 1842 in Morgan Co., IN, d/o William and Susanna Hynds; d. 15 Apr 1882; bd. unk.); at least 5 ch.;
[listed as James Duckworth, age 16 and b. in IN, in the 28 Sep 1850 census of Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]
[listed as James Duckworth, age 37 and b. in IN, in the 17 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

[listed as Margaret Duckworth, age 28 and b. in IN, in the 17 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]


Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana: Historical and Biographical 

By Charles Blanchard, Editor

Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers;  1884

p. 329   

JAMES M. DUCKWORTH is a native of this county, was born September 10, 1833, and is a son of John and Mary (Gwin) Duckworth, both natives of Virginia.  They were married in Kentucky, whence, shortly afterward, they moved to this State, and settled first in Ray Township, and then moved to Martinsville, where they finished their courses of life--he, October 17, 1867, and she three years thereafter.  Their family comprised Nancy A., William M., Malinda, Melvina, Andrew J. Mary A., Minerva G., and James M.  Our subject married in this county, November 8, 1860, Nancy M. daughter of William and Susanna Hynds, and born in this county February 14, 1842, who died April 15, 1882, the mother of eight children--Ellen M., Mary B., Edward M., Susanna, Minerva G., William H., James M., and John L.  After marriage, Mr. Duckworth settled on the farm where he now resides, and where he has spent most of his life.  His farm embraces 404 acres of excellent and well-improved land.  Mr. Duckworth is a valued citizen and a member of the Presbyterian Church.

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JAMES M. DUCKWORTH is a native of this county, was born September 10, 1833, and is a son of John and Mary (Gwin) Duckworth, both natives of Virginia

They were married in Kentucky, whence, shortly afterward, they moved to this State, and settled first in Ray Township, and then moved to Martinsville, where they finished their courses of life--he, October 17, 1867, and she three years thereafter. 

Their family comprised:

24.01--Nancy A. Duckworth,
24.02--William M. Duckworth,
24.03--Malinda Duckworth,
24.04--Melvina Duckworth,
24.05--Andrew J. Duckworth
24.06--Mary A. Duckworth,
24.07--Minerva G. Duckworth, and
24.08--James M. Duckworth (Sr.?)

Our subject married in this county, November 8, 1860, Nancy M. Hynds, daughter of William and Susanna Hynds, and born in this county February 14, 1842, who died April 15, 1882, the mother of eight children:
25.01--Ellen M. Duckworth,
25.02--Mary B. Duckworth,
25.03--Edward M. Duckworth,
25.04--Susanna Duckworth,
25.05--Minerva G. Duckworth,
25.06--William H. Duckworth,
25.07--James M. Duckworth (Jr?), and
25.08--John L. Duckworth 
After marriage, Mr. Duckworth settled on the farm where he now resides, and where he has spent most of his life.  His farm embraces 404 acres of excellent and well-improved land.  Mr. Duckworth is a valued citizen and a member of the Presbyterian Church.



25.01--Ellen M. "Ella" Duckworth, b. ca. 1862 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Ella Duckworth, age 8 and b. in IN, in the 17 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.02--Mary B. Duckworth, b. ca. 1864 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Mary Duckworth, age 6 and b. in IN, in the 17 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.03--Edward M. "Eddie" Duckworth, b. ca. 1866 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Eddie Duckworth, age 4 and b. in IN, in the 17 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.04--Susanna "Anna" Duckworth, b. ca. 1868 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Anna Duckworth, age 2 and b. in IN, in the 17 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.05--Minerva G. Duckworth, b. ca. Oct 1867 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Anna Duckworth, age 8 mos. and b. in IN, in the 17 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.06--William H. Duckworth, b. unk. date in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

25.07--James M. Duckworth (Jr.?), b. unk. date in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

25.08--John L. Duckworth, b. unk. date in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;

24.05--Melvina Duckworth b. 1836 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch;
[listed as Melvina Duckworth, age 12 and b. in IN, in the 28 Sep 1850 census of Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.00--Ellen's g-grandparent,   [PRIVATE];

26.00--Ellen's grandparent,   [PRIVATE];

27.00--Ellen's parent,   [PRIVATE];

28.00--Ellen Zabel, CONTRIBUTOR, [PRIVATE];

24.06--John Andrew Jackson Duckworth, b. 1839 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. Harriet (nee unk.; b. ca. 1846 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.); at least two ch.;
[listed as John A. J. Duckworth, age 11 and b. in IN, in the 28 Sep 1850 census of Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]
[listed as Jackson Duckworth, age 21 and b. in IN, in the 28 Jun 1860 census of Martinsville P. O., Washington Twp., Morgan Co., IN]
[listed as Jackson Duckworth, age 31 and b. in IN, in the 19 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

[listed as Harriet Duckworth, age 24 and b. in IN, in the 19 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.01--Charles Duckworth, b. ca. 1867 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Charles Duckworth, age 3 and b. in IN, in the 19 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

25.02--Rosa Duckworth, b. ca. 1869 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Rosa Duckworth, age 1 and b. in IN, in the 19 Jun 1870 census of Martinsville P. O., Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

24.07--Mary Ann Duckworth, b. 1842 in IN; d. 12 Aug 1854 in Morgan Co., IN, age 12; bd. Stierwalt Cem., Paragon; Morgan Co., IN--Find A Grave Memorial# 21241874; m. never; no ch.;
[listed as Mary A. Duckworth, age 8 and b. in IN, in the 28 Sep 1850 census of Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]

24.08--Minerva Duckworth, b. 1844 in IN; d. unk.; bd. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.;
[listed as Manerva Duckworth, age 5 and b. in IN, in the 28 Sep 1850 census of Jefferson Twp., Morgan Co., IN]
[listed as Manerva Duckworth, age 15 and b. in IN, in the 28 Jun 1860 census of Martinsville P. O., Washington Twp., Morgan Co., IN]






Some Good Communication




From: Ellen Zabel
Date: June 24, 2011
To: jmcdgwin@zianet.com
Subject: mary gwin born 1803 in tennessee

Hi John,

My ggg-grandmother, Mary Gwin, was born in Tennessee in about 1803. She married John Duckworth in Hardin County, Kentucky in 1825. She and John settled shortly after that in Morgan county Indiana.

I would love to know who Mary's parents are. They are not listed on her marriage certificate. My impression is that her parents were from Virginia. I don't know if Mary had siblings or not.

Anyway, I keep coming back to your site and wondering if she might be a child of Isom Gwin or perhaps related to him.

These are the eight children of John Duckworth and Mary Gwin:

1--Nancy Ann Duckworth b. 1826 in Kentucky
2--William Monroe Duckworth b. 1828 in Indiana
3--Malinda Duckworth b. 1831 in Indiana
4--James M. Duckworth b. 1833 in Indiana
5--Melvina Duckworth b. 1836 in Indiana (my gg-grandmother)
6--John Andrew Jackson Duckworth b. 1839 in Indiana
7--Mary Ann Duckworth b. 1842 in Indiana
8--Minerva Duckworth b. 1844 in Indiana

Thank you,
Ellen