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William Duff (Newfoundland politician)

William Duff (Newfoundland politician)

Canadian politician

William Duff Sr. (July 22, 1842[1] – February 18, 1913[2]) was a Scottish-born businessman and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Carbonear in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1889 to 1900.[1]

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He was born in Bothkennar, Stirlingshire and was educated in Falkirk. Duff came to Newfoundland as a clerk for a firm in Harbour Grace. In 1886, he went into business in partnership with Robert Balmer; after Balmer retired, Duff became sole owner. He married Mary Ann Thompson. In 1893, Duff was named governor for the savings bank.[1] He died in Carbonear at the age of 70.[2]

His son William later served in the Canadian House of Commons and in the Canadian Senate.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Mott, Henry Youmans (1894). Newfoundland men : a collection of biographical sketches, with portraits ... p. 71.
  2. [2]
    "Vital Records Register of Deaths, Harbour Grace District, 1913 - 1914".
  3. [3]
    "Duff, William, 1872-1953". Dalhousie University.


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