David Duncan

David Duncan (1831 – 30 December 1886) He returned to England and lived at Gayton Hall in Cheshire where he was a J. P. and was also a director of the Royal Insurance Company.

In 1885 he was elected as a Member of Parliament for Barrow-in-Furness, but was unseated on petition. He was then elected to represent Liverpool Exchange which he held until his death later that year.

In 1856 Duncan married Catherine Williamson of Anstruther, sister of Stephen Williamson. Their eldest son James was born in Valparaíso. James was also briefly MP for Barrow-in-Furness. His grandson by another son, Sir James Duncan, was also an MP and became a baronet.