Thomas Neil Duff

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Thomas Neil Duff (February 13, 1896 – 1978) was a farmer and politician in Ontario, Canada. He represented Bruce in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1945 as a Liberal. [1] [2]

Ontario Province of Canada

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Bruce was a provincial riding in Ontario, Canada, that was created for the 1934 election. It was merged into Grey-Bruce prior to the 1967 election but was recreated in 1987. It was abolished a second time prior to the 1999 election. It was merged into the riding of Bruce—Grey.

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The son of James and Margaret Duff, he was born near Desboro and was educated there. [1]

Desboro is a community in Chatsworth Township, Grey County in southwestern Ontario, Canada, located south of Owen Sound and near the community of Chatsworth. The community was named for Desborough in Northamptonshire, England. Desboro is also known as "Dodge City."

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References

  1. 1 2 Normandin, A L (1944). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. ↑ "Thomas Neil Duff, MPP". Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
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