Thomas C. Duder (April 16, 1850 – 1912) was a merchant and political figure in

Newfoundland Newfoundland and Labrador (; french: Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador; frequently abbreviated as NL) is the easternmost province of Canada, in the country's Atlantic region. The province comprises the island of Newfoundland and the continental region ...

. He represented Fogo in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1893 to 1900. He was born in St. John's and was educated at the Wesleyan Academy there. After leaving school, he worked as an accountant in the firm operated by his cousin Edwin Duder, Jr. and, in 1874, became head of the branch at Fogo. In 1875, he was named a

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for the northern district. In 1895, Duder went into business on his own. He served in the Executive Council as financial secretary, chairman of the Board of Works and Minister of Agriculture and Mines. Duder married Emily J. Haddon. He was named a magistrate at Bonne Bay in 1900, serving until his death in 1912.

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Members of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly 1850 births 1912 deaths Newfoundland Colony judges Dominion of Newfoundland judges {{Newfoundland-politician-stub