William J. Wallace (Indianapolis mayor)
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William J. Wallace was the seventh mayor of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana
and the first Republican
to hold that office. Wallace 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. His son Henry R. Wallace was also mayor (1913–1914).
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
and the first Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
to hold that office. Wallace won a special election in 1856 following the death of mayor Henry F. West
Henry F. West
Henry F. West was the fifth mayor of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. West, a Democrat, took office in 1856 but died a few months into his mandate.-References:...
and the short interim of Charles G. Coulon
Charles G. Coulon
Charles G. Coulon was the sixth mayor of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. Coulon emigrated from Germany in 1847 to avoid military service. Coulon arrived in Indianapolis in 1852 where he studied law and eventually opened an office. He was elected as justice of the peace in 1856. In November of...
. Wallace resigned his post in May 1858. His son Henry R. Wallace was also mayor (1913–1914).