William Wallace (Canadian politician)

William Wallace
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Norfolk South
In office 1872–1874
Preceded by	Peter Lawson
Succeeded by	John Stuart
In office 1874–1882
Preceded by	John Stuart
Succeeded by	Joseph Jackson
Personal details
Born	February 4, 1820 Galston, Ayshire, Scotland
Died	August 28, 1887 (aged 67) Simcoe, Ontario
Political party	Conservative

William Wallace (February 4, 1820 – August 28, 1887) was a Canadian journalist and political figure. He represented Norfolk South in the Canadian House of Commons 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.

References

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