John Wallis (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

  1. 1 2 "Mr. John Wallis, Late M.P.P. For West Toronto". The Globe. Toronto. January 20, 1872. p. 2.


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