John Wallis (Canadian politician)
John Wallis | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| Assumed office 1867-1871 | |
| Preceded by | First member |
| Succeeded by | Adam Crooks |
| Constituency | Toronto West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1815 |
| Died | 1872 (aged 56–57) Toronto, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Profession | Brewer |
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.
Background[]
Wallis worked in the brewing industry before entering politics.[1]
Politics[]
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.
References[]
External links[]
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history (archived)
- The Canadian parliamentary companion HJ Morgan (1871)
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