Background
DUNCAN, Asa Leland was born on September 10, 1857 in Haleford, Virginia, United States.
DUNCAN, Asa Leland was born on September 10, 1857 in Haleford, Virginia, United States.
Virginia. Military Institute. Washington and Lee University, Bachelor of Laws.
Appointed Assistant Professor of Latin and Mathematical, and Instructor of Infantry and Military Tactics, Virginia. Military Institute. Appointed as Acting Commandant of Cadets with rank of Major, 1890. Resigned 1892. Elected Company Attorney, Missoula Company, 1895.
Enlisted in First Montana Volunteer Infantry, Spanish-American War. Appointed Captain, Company L. Appointed and commander as Major, and assigned to the Second Battalion. Participated in thirteen Engagements in Philippine Insurrection on the Island of Luzon.
Served as City Attorney, Missoula Company, Montana. Judge, Fourth Judicial District, Montana, since 1912. Inspector General of National.
Guard of Montana, with rank of Col.
Member: Masons; Elks. Veterans of Spanish American War. Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Spouse Gertrude M. Hatherway, July 16, 1901, Tacoma, Washington.