FATHER: Andreas Dussler 1727-aft 1780
MOTHER: Anna Rosina nee? Duesler abt 1733-aft 1774
Both born in Germany, died in Ephratah, NY

WIFE: Elizabeth Hower 1766-1847
MARIED: Abt 1784-85, Montgomery Co, NY
CHILDREN:
1. Mary Duesler 1786-??
2. Thomas Duesler 1788-??
3. Jacob Duesler 1790-aft 1811
4. George Duesler 1792-??
5. Elizabeth Catherine Walrath-Klock 1793-18??
6. Joseph Duesler 1795-1866
7. Isaac Duesler 1800-1870
8. Jonas Duesler 1802-1879
9. Simeon Duesler 1806-1901

Marcus moved from Minden to now Oppenheim Town, Fulton Co, about 1796. He had nine children -- five surviving sons.
1) Jacob likely had no sons and lived south of the River.
2) Joseph lived in Oppenheim. His descendants lived nearby, with some living today at St. Johnsville and Ft. Plain.
3) Isaac farmed in Oppenheim as did his sons.
4) Jonas also farmed in Oppenheim. Descendants remained in the valley, some south of the River.
5) Simeon farmed in Oppenheim and had no grandsons.

The writer [Charles Duesler] located but three living male descendants of Marcus, those of Joseph above in the late 1980's
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Marcus Duesler: Second son of Andreas and Anna. Likely born in now Minden T, Mont Co. Enlisted in 1778 at age 15. With several militia units until 20 Aug 1783. Last served at Ft Plank. Received a Revolutionary War pension in 1832. Married abt 1785. In 1790 Minden T census. He moved to s.e. Oppenheim T, Fulton Co. in 1796 (History of Montgomery & Fulton Cos) and was in the 1820/1830 Oppenheim census. A farmer. Died in Oppenheim, NY. Marcus at age 83, Elizabeth at age 81. According to DAR records, he is buried at an abandoned cemetery on E Flanders land, Youkers & Bush Rds in Oppenheim.
Added 6/30/2015 from Charles J. Duesler's book published Nov. 1989

Surname: Duesler/Duseler/Dusler