John_Wallis_(Canadian_politician)

John Wallis (Canadian politician)

John Wallis (Canadian politician)

Canadian politician

John Wallis (c. 1815 – January 19, 1872) was a Conservative Member of Provincial Parliament in the Ontario legislature in the 1st Parliament of Ontario representing Toronto West from September 3, 1867, to February 25, 1871.

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Biography

Wallis worked in the brewing industry before entering politics.[1]

He served on Toronto city council representing St. Patrick's ward. He defeated Adam Crooks in the 1867 general election but was defeated by Crooks in 1871 for the same seat in the Ontario legislative assembly.[1]

He died at the age of 57 after a long illness.

Electoral history

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References

  1. [1]
    "Mr. John Wallis, Late M.P.P. For West Toronto". The Globe. Toronto. January 20, 1872. p. 2.
  2. [2]
    "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1867. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  3. [3]
    "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1871. Retrieved March 31, 2024.


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