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John Wallace

1812 – 1896

Canadian politician

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Lived 1812 – 1896 (aged 83–84). John Wallace was a Canadian politician and farmer.

John Wallace (November 18, 1821 – January 1, 1896) was a New Brunswick farmer and political figure. He represented Albert in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1878 and then from 1883 to 1887 as a Liberal and then as a Liberal-Conservative.

He was born in Hillsborough, New Brunswick in 1812, and grew up there. His grandparents had come to New Brunswick from Donegal in northern Ireland. Wallace was president of the Albert Agricultural Society and also a justice of the peace. Besides operating a large farm, he also owned a sawmill and was a director of the Albert Southern Railway. Wallace was originally a Liberal. After his election in 1882 was appealed, he was elected again in an 1883 by-election after running as a Liberal-Conservative.

He was married three times: to Eleanor Russell in 1846, to Cynthia Foss in 1859 and to Charlotte Stackford in 1872.

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1896
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Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Wallace?

Canadian politician (1812–1896)

When was John Wallace born?

John Wallace was born on 18 November 1812 in New Brunswick.

When did John Wallace die?

John Wallace died in 1896.

What was John Wallace's occupation?

John Wallace was a politician and farmer.

What nationality was John Wallace?

John Wallace was Canadian.

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· Wikipedia: John Wallace

· Wikidata: Q3182679

· DBpedia: John Wallace (Canadian politician)

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