William Wymond Walkem
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William Wymond Walkem (June 25, 1850 – September 23, 1919[1]) was a physician, author and political figure in British Columbia, Canada. He represented South Nanaimo in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1894 to 1898.[2]
He was born in Montreal, the son of Charles Walkem, and was educated at McGill University,[2] graduating in 1873. While a student, he worked as a reporter for Montreal newspapers. After graduating, Walkem went to Britain and tried unsuccessfully to join Carlist supporters fighting in Spain. He then returned to Canada as a private secretary to his brother, George Anthony. Walkem was editor of the Victoria Daily Standard for a time.[3] He served as inspector for British Columbia Penitentiary and was a coroner for the province from 1878 to 1895. Walkem was married twice: to Edith Moyle in 1875 and later to Minnie Brown.
He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the assembly in 1890.[2] He was elected to represent the South Nanaimo district in 1894. Walkem was defeated by Ralph Smith when he ran for reelection in 1898.[4] He never sought provincial office again.
Walkem wrote Stories of early British Columbia, published in 1914.[5]
