DUVALL BIOGRAPHIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== DUVALL, James W. - b: 1846 Lincoln Co, MO source: 1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co - page: 844 residence: Windsor, Windsor Twp James W. Duvall - Sixty years of the life of James W. Duvall, retired carpenter and farmer of Windsor, Missouri, have been well and profitably spent in Henry County. Only recently, on January 30, 1918, Mr. and Mrs. Duvall celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. James W. Duvall was born April 22, 1846, in Lincoln County, Missouri, the son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Roberst) Duvall, who were parents of three daughters and two sons, only two of whom are living. Jonathan Duvall was born in Woodford County, Kentucky, July 16, 1803, and died in Henry County, Missouri, November 23, 1891. During his younger days he learned the trade of stone mason and followed this trade during the active years of his long life. He came to Missouri in 1834 and settled in Lincoln County, where he resided until 1858, when he settled in Henry County. Mr. Duvall purchased a large tract of land four miles south of Windsor, where he made his home while following his trade. He was married on January 19, 1834, to Elizabeth Roberst, who was born in Woodford County, Kentucky, in 1811, and departed this life in 1903. James W. Duvall was reared upon his father's farm and learned the carpenter's trade in his youth. During his entire life he has followed his trade in season and has also been engaged in agricultural pursuits. He owned a good farm located four miles south of Windsor, of which he disposed in 1895, taking his town property in Windsor in exchange and has since made his home in Windsor. On January 30, 1868, James W. Duvall and Mary T. Minter were united in marriage. Ten children have been born of this union: Buford, living at Weatherford, Oklahoma; Elsie, living at Crowley, Louisiana; Mrs. Elizabeth Funk, of Pettis County, Missouri; James S., living in Louisiana; Jennie, a trained nurse, Windsor, Missouri; Mrs. Ola Neff, St. Joseph, Missouri; Lillian, wife of W. W. Dunn, Greeley, Colorado. Mrs. Mary T. Duvall was born December 2, 1845, in Highland County, Ohio, the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Macoupin) Minter, the former of whom was a native of Virginia and the latter of Ohio. The Minters came to Missouri in 1857 and settled near Windsor, in Benton County. It is worthy of note that Mr. Duvall served for six months with the Union forces during the Civil War under General Thomas. He is a Republican but is inclined to vote independently. He and Mrs. Duvall are members of the Baptist Church and are worthy and valued citizens of Windsor, where they have many warm and steadfast friends made during their long years of residence in this vicinity. ==================================================================== DUVALL, Joel H. - b: 1834 Woodford Co, KY source: 1883 History of Henry Missouri , National Historical Co. - page: 570 residence: Windsor Twp Joel H. Duvall, a native of Woodford County, Kentucky, was born October 22, 1834, in which county his father, Jonathan C. Duvall, was also born, on July 16, 1803. He was a stone mason by trade, and this in connection with farming he has followed nearly all his life. January 19, 1834, he married Miss Elizabeth Roberts, who was born November 12, 1810, in Montgomery County, Kentucky. They were the parents of five children, four of whom survive. In the spring of 1835, he removed to Marion County, Missouri, and from that time until 1858, was located in different parts of the state, but in September of the latter year, he came to Henry County, purchasing 440 acres of land in Tebo (now Windsor) Township. Here he and his wife now reside, surrounded by plenty, and in the enjoyment of excellent health. They are members of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Joel H. Duvall received a good education in youth, and on August 10, 1862, enlisted in Company K, of the Missouri State Militia, under William Weaver, captain, and A. C. Marvin, colonel, both of this county. After serving a year the company disbanded, and he re-enlisted in the First Missouri Cavalry, serving in that capacity during the remainder of the war. He obtained his discharge July 11, 1865, at Benton Barracks, then returning home. Mr. D. was married February 5, 1856, to Miss Mildred A. Willingham, of Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri. They have had eight children, six sons and two daughters, all living. The younger two are twins, Eddie and Freddie, whom it is difficult for even their parents to distinguish, only as they respond to their respective names. The eldest daughter, Sarah E., born March 18, 1858, in Callaway County, Missouri, was married to John T. Withers, of this county, September 19. 1877, and they one have son and one daughter living, one son having died. Mrs. W. is a member of the Mt. Olivet Church. Robert K. Duvall, the eldest son, was born January 16, 1860. He married Miss Belle Pickerell, of this county, March 3, 1879, and to them have been born two children, a son and daughter. Mrs. D. is connected with the Christian Church of Hayden's Grove. Mr. Joel Duvall owns 104 acres of land in fine cultivation, and has given some attention to the raising of broom corn, with satisfactory results. He also raises stock, and is one of the progressive farmers of his township. Himself, wife and one daughter hold membership in the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Politically he is a Greenbacker. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by the Henry County MOGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~mohenry/henryco.html Contact the Henry County Coordinator for comments or corrections. ====================================================================