John D. C. Duncan Jr.
John D. C. Duncan Jr. | |
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_(cropped).png) Caricature of Duncan in 1916 publication | |
| Member of the Maryland Senate from the Baltimore County district | |
| In office 1935–1937 | |
| Preceded by | David G. McIntosh Jr. |
| Succeeded by | James J. Lindsay Jr. |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Baltimore County district | |
| In office 1920–1920 Serving with Edward H. Burke, Frank S. Given, Louis B. Holknecht, John Hubner Rice, John A. Weilbrenner | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 28, 1884 Baltimore County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | August 13, 1958 (aged 73) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Prospect Hill Cemetery Towson, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marguerite Cox |
| Children | 2 |
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| Alma mater | Baltimore City College Dickinson College University of Maryland School of Law |
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John D. C. Duncan Jr. (September 28, 1884 – August 13, 1958) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Baltimore County in 1920. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate from 1935 to 1937.
Early life[edit]
John D. C. Duncan Jr. was born on September 28, 1884, in Baltimore County, Maryland, to Frank I. Duncan and his wife. His grandfather was John D. C. Duncan.[1][2] Duncan studied at Baltimore City College, Dickinson College and the University of Maryland School of Law.[1]
Career[edit]
Duncan practiced law and moved his offices to Towson.[1]
Duncan was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Baltimore County in 1920.[3] He was elected to the Maryland Senate in 1934.[1] Duncan was a member and served as chairman of the State Democratic Central Committee of Baltimore County.[1] He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Baltimore County from 1935 to 1937.[4]
Duncan worked as an assistant county solicitor later in life and was assigned to the board of liquor license commissioners.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Duncan married Marguerite Cox of Baltimore County. They had two daughters, Mrs. John E. Raine Jr. and Mrs. Robert W. Price.[1] Duncan lived in Lutherville, Maryland, and was a member of St. Johns Methodist Church.[1]
Duncan died on August 13, 1958, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Towson.[1][5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "John D. C Duncan, Political Figure, Dies". The Evening Sun. August 13, 1958. p. 4. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "In Suburbs and County". The Baltimore Sun. January 29, 1917. p. 7. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Baltimore County (1790-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. May 24, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ "Historical List, Senate, Baltimore County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. October 26, 1999. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ "John Duncan Rites Tomorrow". The Baltimore Sun. August 14, 1958. p. 17. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
External links[edit]
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- 1884 births
- 1958 deaths
- People from Baltimore County, Maryland
- Baltimore City College alumni
- Dickinson College alumni
- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law alumni
- Democratic Party members of the Maryland House of Delegates
- Democratic Party Maryland state senators
- Maryland lawyers
- 20th-century American legislators
- 20th-century American lawyers
- Methodists from Maryland
- 20th-century Maryland politicians