William Wallace (Canadian politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death

William Wallace (Canadian politician)

Canadian journalist and politician

Date of Birth: 04-Feb-1820

Date of Death: 28-Aug-1887

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

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.