William Duckworth (politician)

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William Duckworth
Ontario MPP
In office
1934–1948
Preceded by Samuel Wright
Succeeded by George Park
Constituency Dovercourt
Personal details
Born (1884-10-25)October 25, 1884
Garafraxa Township, Dufferin County, Ontario
Died November 8, 1951(1951-11-08) (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

  1. "Dufferin County". Genealogy. www.ontarioobits.com. Retrieved 2011-11-12.

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