About William J. Wallace
Lived 1814 – 1894 (aged 79–80). William J. Wallace was an American politician.
William John Wallace (1814–1894) was an Irish-American politician. He was the seventh mayor of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, and the first Republican to hold that office.
Biography William J. Wallace was born in County Donegal, Ireland in March 1814.
He won a special election in 1856 following the death of mayor Henry F. West and the short interim of Charles G. Coulon. Wallace resigned his post in May 1858.
He died at his home in Indianapolis on January 9, 1894.
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Who was William J. Wallace?
Irish-American politician (1814–1894)
When was William J. Wallace born?
William J. Wallace was born in 1814 in County Donegal.
When did William J. Wallace die?
William J. Wallace died on 9 January 1894 in Indianapolis.
What was William J. Wallace's occupation?
William J. Wallace was a politician.
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William J. Wallace was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William J. Wallace
· DBpedia: William J. Wallace (Indianapolis mayor)
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