John Wallace (Canadian politician)

John Wallace (November 18, 1821 – January 1, 1896) was a New Brunswick farmer and political figure.

[1] He was born in Hillsborough, New Brunswick in 1812,[1] the son of James Wallace and Catherine Copp,[2] and grew up there.

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[3] and was a director of the Albert Southern Railway.

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

John Wallace
Source: Library and Archives Canada