Carroll Co., AR - Biographies - J. O. Ducker, M.D.

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J. O. Ducker, M. D., was born in Ashley County, Ark., in 1851, and is a 
son of W. M. and Permelia K. Ducker, natives of South Carolina and 
Virginia, respectively. W. M. Ducker was of French extraction, and a 
farmer. He was a prominent man in his county, and served as sheriff 
for many years. His death occurred in 1855. The mother was of English 
origin. She died in 1874, leaving two children, the subject of this 
sketch and a daughter who now resides in Texas. J. O. Ducker received 
a good academic education in his native county, after which he entered 
college at Louisville, Ky., from which he graduated in 1869. In 1874 
he entered the Louisville Medical College, and attended one year, 
after which he entered Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, 
graduating from it in 1877. At once he entered upon the practice of 
his profession near Pine Bluff, Ark., remaining there until 1879, when 
he removed to Fayetteville. After a year's practice in the latter 
city, he removed to Eureka Springs. Being thoroughly educated in his 
profession, he has built up a large practice in medicine and surgery, 
and here he practices during the summer; he also has an office in the 
city of St. Louis, Mo., where he practices his profession every 
winter. Dr. Ducker is a member of the State Medical Association, and 
is secretary of the County Medical Society. His marriage with Daisy 
Foster, of New Orleans, was celebrated in December, 1881, and to them 
has been born one son, Frank O. The Doctor is a Mason, and in polities 
a Democrat.