William Rees Brock

Canadian businessman and politician

William Rees Brock


Member of the Canadian Parliament for Toronto Centre
In office 1900–1904
Preceded by	George Hope Bertram
Succeeded by	Edward Frederick Clarke

Personal details
Born	(1836-02-14)February 14, 1836 Eramosa Township, Upper Canada
Died	November 1, 1917(1917-11-01) (aged 81)
Political party	Conservative

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

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.