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William Wallace (Canadian politician)

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William Wallace
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Norfolk South
In office
1872–1874
Preceded byPeter Lawson
Succeeded byJohn Stuart
In office
1874–1882
Preceded byJohn Stuart
Succeeded byJoseph Jackson
Personal details
Born(1820-02-04)February 4, 1820
Galston, Ayshire, Scotland
DiedAugust 28, 1887(1887-08-28) (aged 67)
Simcoe, Ontario
Political partyConservative

William Wallace (February 4, 1820 – August 28, 1887) was a Canadian journalist and political figure. He represented Norfolk South in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1882 as a Conservative member.

He was born near Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland, the son of John Wallace, and came to Canada around 1840. Wallace settled at Simcoe, Ontario and established a newspaper there, the British Canadian, as well as operating a printing business. He also opened a bookstore and occupied various posts associated with railways. Wallace served on the school board for Simcoe and also served as reeve, mayor and as a member of the council for Norfolk County. In 1852, he married Mary Ann Kent.

He did not run in the 1874 general election but won a by-election later that same year after the election was appealed. Wallace was defeated in 1882.

1872 Canadian federal election: South Riding of Norfolk
Party Candidate Votes
  Conservative William Wallace 1,208
  Unknown H. Killmaster 1,098
Source: Canadian Elections Database[1]

References

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  • "William Wallace". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.
  • William Wallace – Parliament of Canada biography


  1. ^ Sayers, Anthony M. "1872 Federal Election". Canadian Elections Database. Archived from the original on 3 February 2024.