JOSEPH K. DUNCAN.

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         Joseph K. Duncan, who for the past eight years has conducted a general mercantile establishment at Cotter, well deserves mention among the enterprising and representative business men of Louisa county. His birth occurred in this county on the 31st of December, 1864, his parents being S. H. and Elizabeth (Edwards) Duncan, natives of Tennessee. The father came to Louisa county in 1842, when a little lad of five years, and has remained within its borders continuously since, still residing on a farm in Union township. Unto him and his wife were born nine children, seven of whom yet survive.

         After completing has preliminary education Joseph K. Duncan pursued a course of study in a business college, thus fitting himself for the practical and responsible duties of life. On attaining his majority he rented a portion of the old homestead and subsequently purchased a farm, devoting his attention to . . .

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. . . its operation for a number of years. Disposing of the property, he embarked in business as a merchant of Cotter, where for the past eight years he has enjoyed a gratifying patronage as the proprietor of a general store, handling a large and well selected line of goods.

         Mr. Duncan is a democrat in politics and held the office of assessor for four years. Fraternally he is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to Lodge No. 593 at Cotter. He has always lived in Louisa county and enjoys an enviable reputation as a reliable, progressive merchant and respected citizen.