United States Congressman from Kentucky
(1800-1875) Born in Louisville, Ky., he was known by his middle name of "Garnett" Duncan. He graduated from Yale College in 1821, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1822, and commenced practice in Louisville. He served as a U.S. Congressman, from 1847-1849, and was a member of the Committee on Naval Affairs, and supported an act to extend time limitations on satisfying claims made during the War of 1812 involving bounty lands for military services. He moved to Louisiana and settled in New Orleans in 1850, where he continued his law practice. He later moved back to Louisville, where he lived until his death, on May 25, 1875, and was interred in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville.
4 1/4 x 1 1/2, in ink, Garnett Duncan of Kentucky.
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