William Duckworth (Canadian politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician (1884-1951)
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About William Duckworth (Canadian politician)
- William Duckworth (October 25, 1884 – November 8, 1951) 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.
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