F.B. Duncan

Francis Bowie Duncan

Full Name: Francis Bowie Duncan
Date of birth: September 27, 1887
Date of death: August 5, 1981

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Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 73 Jan 11, 1921 - Jan 9, 1923 37th   Democrat Egypt / Wharton   Jackson, Wharton

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House District 73
Jan 11, 1921 - Jan 9, 1923
Legislatures: 37th  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Egypt / Wharton
Counties in district: Jackson, Wharton

Biographical Information top

Resolutions and Journal entries

Biographical Sketches

  • Biographical sketch, family photos and history of Green Cameron Duncan of Egypt, Texas, and descendants. Francis Bowie Duncan and siblings "all grew up to become substantial citizens of their respective communities, and kept alive their rich family traditions . . . In 1922 [sic] Bowie was elected to the State Legislature, representing Wharton and Jackson counties." "Egypt: A Land of Plenty," Texas State Historical Association, The Texas Historian, Volume 36, Number 3, January 1976, p. 10, crediting Texas State Historical Association. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).

Other Resources

  • Census of 1920, 1940 - F.B. Duncan, Justice Precinct 2, Wharton County, farmer/rancher, spouse May S., children Camaren, Olive S., and Mary L.
    Census of 1930 - Bowie F. Duncan, Justice Precinct 2, Wharton County, farmer, spouse May S., children Cameron, Olive, and Mary L. FamilySearch. 1920 1930 1940
  • Francis Bowie Duncan, birth date 9/27/1887, death date 8/5/1981 in Wharton County, Texas. Texas Death Index 1964-1998; U.S. World War I and II Draft Registration Cards; U.S. Social Security Death Index. FamilySearch.
  • F. Bowie Duncan. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
  • 37th Legislature (1921) - F.B. Duncan, postoffice Egypt, nativity Texas, age 33 (born circa 1888), 33 years in Texas, merchant, farmer, and stockman, Democrat. Texas Legislative Manual.

Photographs

  • Photograph. F.B. Duncan, 37th Legislature, State Preservation Board

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

Committee Information top

37th R.S. - 1921
Conservation and Reclamation  
Contingent Expenses (Vice Chair) 
Insurance  
Stock and Stock Raising  

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