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In 1832 James Duff, his wife Jane and adult son, James, emigrated to Canada and settled on the 11th Concession Road. They were called the Lakeshore Duffs. In 1843, James' younger brother, William, emigrated with his wife, Margaret and their 8 children. They were called the Duffs of Orena Villa.
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No one knows why this branch of the Duffs are called Duff of Orena Villa. There are a few hints on photographs, written in old ink, "Orena Villa". There is a small place in Scotland called Orea Villa. It's a mystery. But one thing is for sure. The family is growing and lives far apart from one another. That's what makes a website so convenient.
Find out who has recently gotten married or had a baby . Send a photo of your family , the latest news or sign the guestbook. If you have a business or personal site, add your name to the list in Family Links. Read the latest newsletter online. There is lots to check out here while you're waiting for the next family reunion. If you need a gift idea, go to the Family Store and buy some Duff paraphernalia.
The very first Duff reunion took place in 1975. 77 people were in attendance. In 2004, 187 people attended the reunion. To date there have been 32 reunions. We toss the caber, have watermelon eating contests, kids and adult games, throw stones and camp for three fun-filled days. The reunion takes place every Civic Holiday week-end in August, on Bill and Kathy Ogg-Moss' property, 10 minutes from Carleton Place, Ontario.
