Garnett Duncan

American politician (1800–1875)

William Garnett Duncan

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 7th district
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849
Preceded by	William Thomasson
Succeeded by	Humphrey Marshall

Personal details
Born	(1800-03-02)March 2, 1800 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	May 25, 1875(1875-05-25) (aged 75) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Resting place	Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Alma mater	Yale College
Occupation	Lawyer politician

William Garnett Duncan (March 2, 1800 – May 25, 1875) was a United States representative from Kentucky. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He completed preparatory studies and was graduated from Yale College in 1821. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1822 and commenced practice in Louisville, Kentucky.

Duncan was elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849) but declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1848. After leaving Congress, he moved to Louisiana and settled in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1850, where he continued the practice of law.

Retiring from active law practice in 1860, Duncan traveled in Europe. He resided for a while in Paris, France before returning to the United States in 1875 to Louisville, Kentucky. He died in that city on May 25, 1875, and was buried in Cave Hill Cemetery.

References

United States Congress. "Garnett Duncan (id: D000527)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

Works by or about Garnett Duncan at Internet Archive

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by William Thomasson	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 7th congressional district 1847-1849	Succeeded by Humphrey Marshall