James Stoddart Duff, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician
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Place of Birth: Innisfil, Ontario, Canada
About James Stoddart Duff
- James Stoddart Duff (June 20, 1856 – November 17, 1916) was an Ontario farmer and political figure.
- He represented Simcoe West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1898 to 1916. He was born near Cookstown, Ontario, the son of John Duff, an Irish immigrant, and Eliza Jane Stoddart.
- Duff was educated at Collingwood College.
- He married Jane Bell Stoddard.
- He served on the municipal council for Essa Township.
- Duff ran unsuccessfully against Archibald S.
- Currie in 1894 before defeating Currie in 1898.
- He was Minister of Agriculture from 1908 to 1916.
- Duff died in office in Alliston, Ontario at the age of 60.
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