William Duff (Newfoundland politician)
William Duff Sr. | |
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 William Duff Sr. | |
| Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Carbonear | |
| In office 1889–1900 | |
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Premier |
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| Preceded by | Alfred Penney |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Maddock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Duff 22 July 1842 Bothkennar, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Died | 18 February 1913 (aged 70) Carbonear, Dominion of Newfoundland |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Mary Ann Thompson |
| Children | |
| Occupation | Politician, Businessman |
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]
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
- ^ a b c Mott, Henry Youmans (1894). Newfoundland men : a collection of biographical sketches, with portraits ... p. 71.
- ^ a b "Vital Records Register of Deaths, Harbour Grace District, 1913 - 1914".
- ^ "Duff, William, 1872-1953". Dalhousie University.