William Wallace (Canadian politician) explained

William Wallace
Constituency Mp:Norfolk South
Parliament:Canadian
Predecessor:Peter Lawson
Successor:John Stuart
Term Start:1872
Term End:1874
Predecessor2:John Stuart
Successor2:Joseph Jackson
Term Start2:1874
Term End2:1882
Birth Date:4 February 1820
Birth Place:Galston, Ayshire, Scotland
Death Place:Simcoe, Ontario
Party:Conservative

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.