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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.
| 1872 Canadian federal election: South Riding of Norfolk | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | ||||||
| Conservative | WALLACE, William | 1,208 | ||||||
| Unknown | KILLMASTER, H.J. | 1,098 | ||||||
