Background
Duncan, Joseph S. was born on April 5, 1858 in near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph S. and Mary E. (Guy) Duncan.
Duncan, Joseph S. was born on April 5, 1858 in near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph S. and Mary E. (Guy) Duncan.
Educational public schools of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Engaged in business since 1881, formerly in Iowa and the Dakotas. Invented the addressograph, 1893, and settled in Chicago same year to manufacturer same. President Addressograph Company, 1896-1926.
Mason ( Knights Templar, Shriner). Member Franklin Institute, The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago (life), Chicago History Society. Clubs: Union League, Chicago Motor, Chicago Athletic, South Shore Country (Chicago).
Married Adelaide V. Yockey, February 9, 1888.