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William Duff (Newfoundland politician)
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William Duff Sr. (July 22, 1842[1] ā 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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William Duff Sr. | |
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![]() William Duff Sr. | |
Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Carbonear | |
In office 1889ā1900 | |
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
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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(1913-02-18) (aged 70) Carbonear, Dominion of Newfoundland |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Mary Ann Thompson |
Children | |
Occupation | Politician, Businessman |
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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]