William Latimer Duff
1822–1894 (age 72)
Biography
William Latimer Duff (1822-1894) was a proud son of the north who devoted himself to the well-being of Elgin, helping to steady the town through decades of change. He took part in local civic life, offering measured counsel to neighbors and supporting improvements that preserved the region's heritage and future.
Known for gentle wisdom, he welcomed travelers and families with generous hospitality, and when he passed the congregation gathered at Elgin Old Cemetery to celebrate a life of quiet service and enduring loyalty to the place he loved.