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John Wallis (Canadian politician)

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John Wallis
Ontario MPP
Assumed office
1867-1871
Preceded byFirst member
Succeeded byAdam Crooks
ConstituencyToronto West
Personal details
Born1815
Died1872 (aged 56–57)
Toronto, Ontario
Political partyConservative
ProfessionBrewer

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.

Biography

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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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1867 Ontario general election: Toronto West
Party Candidate Votes %
Conservative John Wallis 1,439 57.26
Liberal Adam Crooks 1,074 42.74
Total valid votes 2,513 52.94
Eligible voters 4,747
Conservative pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario[2]
1871 Ontario general election: Toronto West
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Adam Crooks 1,487 53.05 +10.31
Conservative John Wallis 1,316 46.95 −10.31
Turnout 2,803 51.84 −1.10
Eligible voters 5,407
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +10.31
Source: Elections Ontario[3]

References

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