William Duckworth 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.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 25, 1884
Birth place
Dufferin County
Date of deathNovember 08, 1951

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Office holder

officeOntario MPP
party
Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario
region
Dovercourt (electoral district)
successor

William Duckworth on Wikipedia