C. Gavan Duffy
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Charles Gavan Duffy was a lawyer, judge and political figure on Prince Edward Island
. He represented 5th Queens
in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
from 1920 to 1923 as a Liberal
.
He was born in Kinkora, Prince Edward Island
, the son of James Duffy and Elizabeth Smith. After completing high school in 1891, Duffy attended Prince of Wales College
and earned his teaching licence. After teaching school in Tracadie
and Tignish, Duffy returned to school, attending Saint Dunstan's College
. Duffy articled with Walter Morson
and was called to the bar in 1903. The firm later came to be known as Morson and Duffy. Duffy was named King's Counsel in 1921.
Duffy was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1915. He ran again, successfully, in the 1919 provincial election
. He served as speaker from 1920 to 1923. Duffy ran unsuccessfully for reelection in 1923 and 1927.
On February 25, 1930, Duffy was appointed as a judge of the Prince Edward Island County Court, sitting in Queens County
. Duffy retired from the court on November 2, 1949.
In 1906, he married Ethel Mary Eden. A Roman Catholic, Duffy was a member of the Knights of Columbus
, at one time holding the post of Grand Master. Duffy died in Charlottetown on March 14, 1958. His grandson is Canadian senator and former journalist Mike Duffy.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
. He represented 5th Queens
5th Queens
5th Queens was an electoral district in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, which elected two members to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1873 to 1993. The district was also known as Charlottetown Common until 1939....
in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, along with the Lieutenant-Governor, forms the parliament of the province. The General Assembly meets at Province House, which is located at the intersection of Richmond and Great George Streets in Charlottetown....
from 1920 to 1923 as a Liberal
Prince Edward Island Liberal Party
The Prince Edward Island Liberal Party is a major political party in the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The PEI Liberals are aligned with the federal Liberal Party of Canada. The party is led by Robert Ghiz, a former member of the staff of the Prime Minister's Office under Prime Minister...
.
He was born in Kinkora, Prince Edward Island
Kinkora, Prince Edward Island
Kinkora is a settlement in Prince Edward Island....
, the son of James Duffy and Elizabeth Smith. After completing high school in 1891, Duffy attended Prince of Wales College
Prince of Wales College
Prince of Wales College is a former university college, which was located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. PWC merged with St. Dunstan's University in 1969 to form the University of Prince Edward Island....
and earned his teaching licence. After teaching school in Tracadie
Tracadie, Prince Edward Island
Tracadie is a Canadian rural community in Queens County, Prince Edward Island.It is located southwest of Mount Stewart.The name Tracadie, which is of Mi'kmaq origin, means "ideal camping location"....
and Tignish, Duffy returned to school, attending Saint Dunstan's College
Saint Dunstan's University
St. Dunstan's University is a former university which was located on the northern outskirts of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. SDU merged with Prince of Wales College in 1969 to form the University of Prince Edward Island.St...
. Duffy articled with Walter Morson
Walter Morson
Walter Augustus Ormsby Morson was a lawyer and political figure in Prince Edward Island, Canada. He represented 3rd Kings in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1902 to 1908 as a Conservative member.He was born in Malpeque, Prince Edward Island, the son of Richard Willock Morson,...
and was called to the bar in 1903. The firm later came to be known as Morson and Duffy. Duffy was named King's Counsel in 1921.
Duffy was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1915. He ran again, successfully, in the 1919 provincial election
Prince Edward Island general election, 1919
The Prince Edward Island general election, 1919 was held in the Canadian Province of Prince Edward Island.* John Alexander Dewar, a Conservative who had been excluded from Caucus was elected in this election, though after the election Dewar voted with the Liberal Government, and by today's...
. He served as speaker from 1920 to 1923. Duffy ran unsuccessfully for reelection in 1923 and 1927.
On February 25, 1930, Duffy was appointed as a judge of the Prince Edward Island County Court, sitting in Queens County
Queens County, Prince Edward Island
Queens County is located in central Prince Edward Island, Canada. The county is geographically divided by the Hillsborough River's estuary, a tidal inlet which almost splits the county and Prince Edward Island...
. Duffy retired from the court on November 2, 1949.
In 1906, he married Ethel Mary Eden. A Roman Catholic, Duffy was a member of the Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus....
, at one time holding the post of Grand Master. Duffy died in Charlottetown on March 14, 1958. His grandson is Canadian senator and former journalist Mike Duffy.