Lockhart Duff

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Lockhart Duff, born: 1793 in Scotland. died: 11 February, 1858 in Hamilton, Ontario. Landowner. [1]

Came to Canada in 1830, left Scotland in financial straits. Appears to be a man of independent means after his arrival to Hamilton. Owned 250 acres in Dundas which ran from Main Street to the base of the Niagara Escarpment.

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Duff's Corners, a neighbourhood in Ancaster; Hamilton, Ontario was named after him. It is centered around Garner Road West and Wilson Street (Ancaster) West. Landmarks in area include Oak Gables Golf Club & Driving Range.

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  1. ^ Bailey, Thomas Melville (1981). Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875). W.L. Griffin Ltd. 
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