William Duckworth (Canadian politician)
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.
William Duckworth | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1934–1948 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Wright |
| Succeeded by | George Park |
| Constituency | Dovercourt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 25, 1884 Garafraxa Township, Dufferin County, Ontario |
| Died | November 8, 1951 (aged 67) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Occupation | Farmer, grocery wholesaler |
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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