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J. E. DUFFY

     J. E. Duffy, recognized as one of the active, prosperous and enterprising
livestock commission men of North Portland, was born in Portland, Oregon, on the
30th of December, 1891, and is a son of J. F. and Mary J. (Malia) Duffy. His
father, who for many years was identified with the mining industry, retired and
in 1891 came to Portland to live. He died in 1927 and his widow still resides in
this city.
     J. E. Duffy attended the public schools of Portland, graduating from high
school, and then entered Columbia University, in this city, from winch he was
graduated in 1911. He went to work for O. M. Plumber at the old stockyards and
was later in the employ of the stockyards company and various commission firms
until 1923, in July of which year he engaged in the commission brokerage
business on his own account, under the name of the Duffy Commission Company.  He
handles all kinds of stock and his business has enjoyed a steady and substantial
growth. Mr. Duffy is also president of the J. E. Duffy Investment Company and a
director of the Portland Livestock Exchange.
     In his political views Mr. Duffy maintains an independent attitude, voting
according to the dictates of his judgment, but always supporting those measures
which are calculated to promote the public welfare. He is a member of the
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Knights of Columbus, and has been a
member of the Multnomah Athletic Club since 1903, having at one time played on
the club football team. A man of high ideals, straightforward manner and of
strong social qualities, he enjoys a wide acquaintance and has a host of warm
and loyal friends, who esteem him for his genuine worth as a man and citizen.

 
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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in December 2008 by Diana Smith. Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.