William Duncan (Maryland politician) explained

William Duncan
State Delegate:Maryland
District:Baltimore's 2nd
Term Start:1900
Term End:1902
Birth Date:8 February 1871
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Death Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Resting Place:Prospect Hill Cemetery
Towson, Maryland, U.S.
Spouse:Blanche N.

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

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

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Distinguished Men of Baltimore and of Maryland . 1914 . Baltimore American . 19 . 2022-12-07 . Archive.org.
  2. News: William Duncan Dies at Hotel in Florida . 1925-02-18 . The Evening Sun . 32 . . 2022-12-08.
  3. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Baltimore City (1865-1902) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2005-11-08 . 2023-04-02.
  4. News: Baltimore Lawyer Dies Suddenly at Seashore . 1925-02-19 . . 6 . . 2022-12-08.
  5. News: Obituary . 1925-02-22 . . 14 . . 2022-12-08.