William Rees Brock

William Rees Brock (February 14, 1836 November 1, 1917) was a Canadian businessman and politician.

William Rees Brock
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Toronto Centre
In office
1900–1904
Preceded byGeorge Hope Bertram
Succeeded byEdward Frederick Clarke
Personal details
Born(1836-02-14)February 14, 1836
Eramosa Township, Upper Canada
DiedNovember 1, 1917(1917-11-01) (aged 81)
Political partyConservative

Born in Eramosa Township, Upper Canada, Brock was president of W. R. Brock Co., Limited which sold wholesale dry goods, woolens, and carpets. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1900 federal election for the electoral district of Toronto Centre. A Conservative, he did not run in 1904.

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