John was born in 1859 in Montrose, Forfarshire (now Angus), Scotland. [1]
He came to Canterbury, New Zealand with his father aboard the Blue Jacket 1867. After educating at Christchurch East School, he worked in his father's foundry and then with his brother went into the business of making farm implements under the name P. and D. Duncan. [1]
In 1884 he married Margaret Jane Orr, a daughter of Mrs M. Orr. [1] [2]
He passed away 25 September 1909. [1]
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