C. L. DUER, Caldwell County, was born in Robertson County, Tenn., June 24, 1841, and is a son of John H. and Mary A. E. (Bigby) Duer, who were also natives of Tennessee and of English descent. His paternal grandfather, Macey Duer, came from Baltimore, in a very early day, to Robertson County, Tenn., and was massacred by the Indians soon after his arrival and marriage there. Subject's parents are still living in that county. C. L. Duer is the eldest of twelve children, of whom the following are now living: Chalen L., William A., Samuel A., Jane, wife of J. E. Biggs, of Simpson County, Ky.; John H., Jr., in Georgia; Phoebe F., wife of John Stewart, of Simpson County; Almanza, wife of Benjamin Cherry, of Robertson County, Tenn.; Gustavus R., in Robertson County, Tenn., and James H., in Simpson County, Ky. Mr. Duer remained at home until twenty-three years of age, assisting his father, who was a miller, farmer and trader. On coming to Kentucky he first settled in Livingston County, but remained there only a short time, after which he came to Fredonia, and first opened a family grocery. He began running a hotel here in 1870, and has since engaged in the business, paying some attention to stock dealing also. He was married May 22, 1869, to Mrs. Mandenia Smith, nee Duvall, a daughter of Joshua Duvall, of Virginia. This marriage has resulted in three children: Charles L., Walter C. and Barclay J. Mr. Duer is identified with the I. O. O. F., has served as village trustee and treasurer, and is at present serving as deputy clerk and notary public. Mr. and Mrs. Duer are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Source: J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin, & G. C. Kniffin. Kentucky. A History of the State. Louisville, KY, Chicago, IL: Battey, 1885. Pages 695-696.