Legislator Details
William Chamberlain Duncan
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/18/1820
City: Lyons, NY
County: Wayne County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/19/1877
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/21/1877
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Emma J. Hanmer; children: Frank C. and Catherine (or Kitty) and, perhaps, Sarah
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: steward, brewer, manufacturer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools of Rochester, NY
Biographical Sketch:
His family moved to Rochester, NY when he was 5 years old. He went into business for himself in 1821. From 1841-49 he was employed as a steward on various great lake passenger steamers. He moved to Detroit in 1849, becoming a brewer and malster [Duncan's brewery]. He served as alderman from 1854-58; mayor of Detroit, 1862-62; and the Board of Estimates in 1873. He retired from business about 1865.
Notable Facts:
First president of the Common Council of Detroit.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Incorporations, Manufactures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1862
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1863
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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