Thomas McLure Duckworth1

#1954, (14 May 1819 - 17 June 1873)
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of William David Lewis
Father*John Duckworth2 (c 1787 - 1843)
Mother*Jenette T McClure2 (c 1784 - )

Family 1

Abilena Johnson b. 1826, d. 1858
Children 1.Elmira Duckworth8 (c 1843 - )
 2.Frank Duckworth10 (c 1851 - )
 3.Mary Duckworth10 (c 1855 - )

Family 2

Hannah Anne Conover b. c 1826
Child 1.Anderson Duckworth10 (c 1860 - 1883)

Family 3

Mary Ann Miller b. 1833, d. 1901
Children 1.Caroline Duckworth15 (c 1864 - )
 2.Emeline Duckworth15 (c 1864 - )
 3.Sallie Duckworth15 (c 1866 - )
 4.Martha Duckworth15 (c 1866 - 1966)
 5.Jennetta Duckworth+15 (c 1868 - 1962)
 6.Daniel Duckworth15 (1870 - )
Birth*14 May 1819He was born on 14 May 1819 at Posey Co., IndianaG.2 
1820He appeared on the census of 1820 in the household of John Duckworth and Jenette T McClure at Black Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG; also 2 daus. (1-15.)3 
1830He appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of John Duckworth and Jenette T McClure at Black Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG; (seven children); neis. Ezekiel Johnson, Peleg Allyun.4 
1840He appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of John Duckworth and Jenette T McClure at Black Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG; neis. Elisha Phillips, Ransom Phillips, Rebecca Duckworth, A Duckworth.5 
Marriage*8 March 1842He married Abilena Johnson, daughter of Doctor Franklin Johnson and Dorcas Duckworth, on 8 March 1842 at Posey Co., IndianaG; (St John has 4 Mar 1842.)6,7 
8 May 1842In John Duckworth's will dated 8 May 1842, Thomas McLure Duckworth was named as an heir.1
26 August 1850He and Abilena Johnson appeared on the census of 26 August 1850 at Black Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG.8 
Marriage*30 March 1859He married Hannah Anne Conover on 30 March 1859 at Posey Co., IndianaG.9 
20 June 1860He and Hannah Anne Conover appeared on the census of 20 June 1860 at Mount Vernon, Black Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG; also Eliza Brandas (19) and John Moory (25.)10 
Marriage*26 May 1863He married Mary Ann Miller on 26 May 1863 at Posey Co., IndianaG.11,12 
6 September 1870He and Mary Ann Miller appeared on the census of 6 September 1870 at Black Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG.13 
Death*17 June 1873He died on 17 June 1873 at Posey Co., IndianaG, at age 54.14 
Burial*circa 19 June 1873He was buried circa 19 June 1873 at Moore Cemetery, Posey Co., IndianaG.14 

Citations

  1. [S785] Posey County Will Record A & B 1816-1852 (n.p.: n.pub., unknown), Book B, pp. 100-107, imgs 541-557; dated 8 May 1842, first codicil dated 1 Jun 1842, second codicil dated 7 Nov 1842; recorded 26 May 1643.
    Names wife Jennet, sons John Kell Duckworth and Thomas Mc. Duckworth [poss. McClure]; unnamed "my daughters"; executors (will) two sons and friend Elish Ellis, revoked in codicil and names Elish Ellis sole executor; witnesses (will and first codicil) John Pitcher and George S. Green, (second codicil and probate) John Pitcher and Jesse B. Green.
    References land bought of Absalom Duckworth and land bought of James Duckworth; estate describes "north west corner of north west quarter of section 19, township six south of range 13 west" and "south east quarter of section 18 in township six south of range 13 west".
  2. [S257] Julle Ann Wills Whaley Family Tree, burtonwills, owner, online Ancestry.com.
  3. [S115] 1820 U.S. Federal Census. John (26-44); F (26-44 [Jenette]; m (<10) [Thomas]; 2 f (10-15) [poss. Martha], [____], 3 f (<10) [poss. Martha, Elizabeth, Nancy].
  4. [S116] 1830 U.S. Federal Census. John (40-49); F (40-49) [Jenette]; m (10-14) [Thomas], m (5-9) [John Kell]; F (20-29) [poss. Martha], f (15-19) [poss. Martha], 2 f (10-14) [Elizabeth, Nancy Ann], f (5-9) [____].
  5. [S54] 1840 U.S. Federal Census. John (50-59); F (50-59) [Jennette]; M (20-29) [Thomas], m (15-19) [John Kell], m (<5) [____].
  6. [S420] Holland St. John, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi<. Thomas M Duckworth, son of John Duckworth Jr and grandson of Absalom Duckworth, and Abilene Johnson (27 May 1826 - 5 Jul 1858), dau. of Doctor Franklin Johnson and Dorcus Duckworth, marr. 4 Mar 1842. [Note on this record: Posey County Indiana Marriages, Book 2 by Ruth Slevin records the marriage of Abalena Johnson and Thomas Duckworth Jr., suggesting either that his father's name was Thomas or (perhaps) he was the younger Thomas Duckworth in the area]
  7. [S272] Ruth M. Slevin, compiler, Posey County Indiana Marriages, Index, Book 2 1832-1846 (Indiana: n.pub., unk. yr.), Grooms p. 10. Abalena Johnson and Thomas Duckworth Jr, marr. 8 Mar 1842.
  8. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census. Thomas (31), farmer; Abalina (23); both b. IN.
  9. [S30] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992 [index], online FamilySearch.org, cited on Ancestry.com, IN Select Marriages 1780-1992; Thomas M Duckworth and Hannah Anne Hathaway, m. 30 Mar 1859, Posey Co.; FHL film no. 549431.
  10. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census. Thomas (41), b. IN, farmer; Hanna A (34), b. Vermont.
  11. [S30] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992, online FamilySearch.org, Mary Ann Noel and Thomas M.C. Duckworth, marr. Posey Co. 26 May 1863. FHL film 549432, ref. ID 24.
  12. [S30] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992, online FamilySearch.org, James T Hampton, age 27, b. Posey Co. IN, son of William Hampton and Sarah Dunkin; and Sallie Duckworth, age 26, b. Posey Co. IN, dau. of Mary A Miller and Thomas Duckworth; marr. 3 Dec 1891, Posey Co. FHL film 1428905.
  13. [S18] 1870 U.S. Federal Census. Thos M (52), b. IN, farmer; Mary A (37), b. IN, keeping house.
  14. [S1628] FindAGrave.com, online findagrave.com, modern large standing marker. Duckworth / Thomas Mc / 14 May 1819 - 17 Jun 1873; Mary A, wife of Thomas Mc / 7 Apr 1833 - 11 May 1901. Memorials 11597127 and 11631643, created by Darlene Kingsbury, photos added by Debbie Howes.
  15. [S18] 1870 U.S. Federal Census.