William Duncan (Maryland politician)
William Duncan | |
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_(cropped).png) Duncan in a 1914 publication | |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Baltimore's 2nd district | |
| In office 1900–1902 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 8, 1871 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | February 17, 1925 (aged 54) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Resting place | Prospect Hill Cemetery Towson, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Blanche N. |
| Education | F. Knapp Institute Loyola College |
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William Duncan (February 8, 1871 – February 17, 1925) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Baltimore's 2nd District, from 1900 to 1902.
Early life[edit]
William Duncan was born on February 8, 1871, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Louisa J. (née Linzey) and James Smith Duncan. He was educated at public schools in Baltimore. He also attended F. Knapp Institute and Loyola College (later Loyola University Maryland).[1] He was admitted to the bar in 1894.[2]
Career[edit]
Duncan started to practice law in 1894. His offices were at 713-14 Fidelity Building in Baltimore.[1]
Duncan was a candidate for the clerk of Baltimore City Court on the Citizens' ticket.[1] Duncan was a Democrat. Duncan served as a member of Maryland House of Delegates, representing Baltimore's 2nd District, from 1900 to 1902.[3]
Personal life[edit]
Duncan married Blanche N.[4] They lived at 2629 North Calvert Street in Baltimore.[5]
Duncan died from heart disease on February 17, 1925, at Hotel Dolphin in Miami, Florida.[2][4] He was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Towson, Maryland.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Distinguished Men of Baltimore and of Maryland. Baltimore American. 1914. p. 19. Retrieved December 7, 2022 – via Archive.org.
- ^ a b "William Duncan Dies at Hotel in Florida". The Evening Sun. February 18, 1925. p. 32. Retrieved December 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Baltimore City (1865-1902)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. November 8, 2005. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ a b "Baltimore Lawyer Dies Suddenly at Seashore". The Baltimore Sun. February 19, 1925. p. 6. Retrieved December 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Obituary". The Baltimore Sun. February 22, 1925. p. 14. Retrieved December 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
External links[edit]
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