[p. 861] who is the efficient local superintendent of the Union Limestone Company of Hillsville, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, was born in this village, February 19, 1864, and is a son of William and Anna Maria (Henley) Duff.
The Duff family is one of the oldest in Lawrence County. The great-grandfather, William Duff, came to the vicinity of Hillsville when the land was still in a wild state and Indians roamed through the forests on every side. He reared a family here, and in turn, his son Oliver did likewise. William Duff, son of Oliver, and father of Clarence M., was a justice of the peace in Mahoning Township for two terms, also conducted a mercantile business in Hillsville for some years, and over a quarter of a century ago purchased the farm which is now the property of his son, Clarence M., on which he died in August, 1906. He was a very highly esteemed man and was a member and liberal supporter of the Baptist Church. In politics he was a Republican. He married Anna Maria Henley, who was a daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Henley, of Lawrence County.
Clarence M. Duff was reared and educated in and around Hillsville during his earlier years, and then attended Poland Seminary, at Poland, Ohio, and later Mt. Pleasant Institute, at Mt. Pleasant, Pa., following which he taught school for a short time. For many years Mr. Duff then engaged in agricultural pursuits, but since 1902 he has filled the office of superintendent of an important industry, as above mentioned.
Mr. Duff married Ella Hoffmaster, who was born on the home farm and is a daughter of the late Solomon Hoffmaster. They have two children: Walter W., who is a student in the Bucknell University, at Lewisburg, Pa., and Lillie E., residing at home.
While Mr. Duff is somewhat independent in his political views, he usually may be found in the ranks of the Republican party. For six years he served as a member of the School Board, during a part of the time being either its secretary or president. He is a leading member of the Baptist Church and serves as church clerk.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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