William Duff (Newfoundland politician)

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]

William Duff Sr.
William Duff Sr.
Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Carbonear
In office
1889–1900
MonarchQueen Victoria
Premier
Preceded byAlfred Penney
Succeeded byJoseph Maddock
Personal details
Born
William Duff

22 July 1842
Bothkennar, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Died18 February 1913(1913-02-18) (aged 70)
Carbonear, Dominion of Newfoundland
Political partyLiberal
SpouseMary Ann Thompson
Children
OccupationPolitician, Businessman

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

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  1. ^ a b c Mott, Henry Youmans (1894). Newfoundland men : a collection of biographical sketches, with portraits ... p. 71.
  2. ^ a b "Vital Records Register of Deaths, Harbour Grace District, 1913 - 1914".
  3. ^ "Duff, William, 1872-1953". Dalhousie University.