William Duckworth (Canadian politician)
William Duckworth | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1934–1948 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Wright |
Succeeded by | George Park |
Constituency | Dovercourt |
Personal details | |
Born | Garafraxa Township, Dufferin County, Ontario | October 25, 1884
Died | November 8, 1951 | (aged 67)
Political party | Conservative |
Occupation | Farmer, grocery wholesaler |
William Duckworth (October 25, 1884 – November 8, 1951)[1] was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Dovercourt in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1934 to 1948 as a Conservative and then Progressive Conservative member.
He was born in Garafraxa Township, Dufferin County, Ontario, the son of Samuel Duckworth, and was educated in Orangeville. He was a farmer in Luther Township for some time before moving to Toronto where he established a wholesale produce business. In 1908, he married a Miss Taylor. Duckworth served on the city council for several years and was a member of the Orange Order.
References[]
- ^ "Dufferin County". Genealogy. www.ontarioobits.com. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1947, PG Normandin
External links[]
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history (archived)
- History of Dufferin County, S. Sawden (1952)
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- 1884 births
- 1951 deaths
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- Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario MPPs
- 20th-century Baptists
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