Aaron Duncan, who carries on agricultural pursuits in Washington township, Miami county, is a representative of one of the old families of this section of the state. His grandfather was Samuel Duncan and at an early period in the development of Miami county he came to Ohio, entering two hundred and forty acres of wild land in Monroe township. That he transformed into a valuable farm, making his home thereon until his death. Amos Duncan, the father of our subject, was born in South Carolina, whither his father had gone from Ohio, spending a short time in the former state. Amos Duncan passed most of his boyhood days in Miami county, pursuing his education in the public schools near his home. He married Polly Beale and they became the parents of two children, - Isaac and Mrs. Mary Shepherd. Mr. Duncan located near Xenia, Ohio, and engaged in school teaching. His first wife died in Monroe township, and he afterward married Rachel Coate, who was a native of South Carolina. During the greater part of his life he carried on agricultural pursuits and was a progressive and enterprising farmer. His death occurred in Spring Creek township, and the mother of our subject died in Monroe township. Their children were John, now deceased; Samuel, who is living in Spring Creek township; Nelson and Moses, who have also passed away; Aaron, of this review; and Sarah Ann, who became the wife of Silas Perry and died in Indiana.

Aaron Duncan was born in Monroe township September 25, 1821, and in the usual manner of farmer lads was reared, enjoying the sports in which boys of that period indulged and performing his part in the work of field and meadow. He pursued his education in the district schools near his home and at the age of twenty-three went to Indiana, where he remained for two years, being employed in a sawmill. After his marriage he began farming in Newberry township and for thirteen years operated his tract of land there. Subsequently he purchased the Wessen place of one hundred and six acres on section 31. He is today the owner of eighty acres in Loraine township, Shelby county, which he operates, and his home farm comprises one hundred and twenty acres of rich and well developed land, the highly cultivated fields yielding to him a golden tribute for the care and labor he bestows upon it.

It was in 1855, in Newberry township, that Mr. Duncan was united in marriage to Mrs. Martha Young, nee Shepherd. Her death occurred on the 11th of December, 1876, and he was again married, in 1893, Mary Jane Barton becoming his second wife. His children are: Alwilda, widow of E. M. Hall; Flora, who died July 11, 1877; and William F., who was born December 2, 1859, in Newberry township. In his political affiliations Mr. Duncan is a Republican, but has never sought or desired office, preferring to devote his energies to his farming interests, in which he is meeting with creditable success. He is energetic and industrious, and his diligence and perseverance are bringing to him a good financial return for his labors.