William Rees Brock

William Rees Brock
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Toronto Centre
In office
1900–1904
Preceded by George Hope Bertram
Succeeded by Edward Frederick Clarke
Personal details
Born (1836-02-14)February 14, 1836
Eramosa Township, Upper Canada
Died November 1, 1917(1917-11-01) (aged 81)
Political party Conservative

William Rees Brock (February 14, 1836 November 1, 1917) was a Canadian businessman and politician.

Born in Eramosa Township, Upper Canada, Brock was president of W. R. Brock Co., Limited which sold wholesale dry goods, woolens, and carpets. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1900 federal election for the electoral district of Toronto Centre. A Conservative, he did not run in 1904.

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