Obit. for Duncan:
Morpeth Herald 28th of February 1936
Mr J.T. DUNCAN, AMBLE
A prominent resident of Amble, Mr John T. Duncan, passed away on Wednesday, after a short illness. Mr Duncan, who lived Acklington road, Amble, had been staying at the farm of his son, Mr G.A. Duncan, The Hutch, Belford.
Mr Duncan was a native of Amble and served as apprenticeship in the printing trade with the late Mr Henry Hunter Blair, Alnwick. Eventually he returned to Amble and began business on his own account as a printer and newsagent, from which he retired some years ago. He was well-known and respected throughout the district.
As a member of Amble Urban District Council for over 30 years he served his town and generation well. He was keenly interested in public affairs. He was also valued member of the Alnwick Rural District Council, the old Board of Guardians at Alnwick, and the Assessment Committee.
Mr Duncan was a Justice of the Peace for Northumberland and sat regularly at Amble Court, where he frequently presided over the Juvenile Court.
A Freemason of long-standing, Mr Duncan was a member of the Lord Warkworth Lodge of Freemasons, Amble, and also passed through all the offices including that of Grand Master. He was a Mark Mason and was also a member of the Charles Percy Lodge of Oddfellows.
Mr Duncan was a member of the Berwick Division Liberal Association, and worked hard in the Liberal cause in Amble and district.
He is survived by a widow and one son. The funeral takes place at Amble today (Friday).
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