About William Duckworth
Lived 1884 – 1951 (aged 67). William Duckworth was a 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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Who was William Duckworth?
Canadian politician (1884-1951)
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William Duckworth was born on 25 October 1884 in Dufferin County, Ontario.
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William Duckworth died on 8 November 1951.
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William Duckworth was a politician.
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William Duckworth was Canadian.
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