Fidelio Lee Wallace

As printed in 1910

FIDELIO LEE WALLACE.

The record of Fidelio Lee Wallace, of Lexington, is that of a man who has worked his way from a modest beginning up to a position of considerable prominence by his efforts, which have been practically unaided, which fact renders him worthy of the praise that is freely accorded him by his fellow men. Mr. Wallace is a native of Lexington, the representative of one of the old and honored families of this locality, his birth occurring on June 11, 1868, and he is the son of Henry C. and Eliza A. (Sharp) Wallace. He grew to maturity at the old homestead and received the advantages of a good education.

attending the common schools and Wentworth Military Academy, also the Bryant-Stratton Business College in St. Louis, from which he was graduated in 1888. Thus well equipped for his life work, he began his career in the employ of J. Kennard & Sons Carpet Company at St. Louis, where he remained two and one-half years. Returning to Lafayette county, he became deputy recorder for a period of five years, rendering most efficient service in this connection. He then engaged in the real estate business until 1902, enjoying a very liberal patronage and becoming widely known in this line of endeavor. He then became teller and bookkeeper in the Lexington Savings Bank, in which institution he now holds the position of assistant cashier.

Mr. Wallace has been very successful in all his business relations, being interested in several farms and he has a modern and attractive home on South street. He is secretary of the Plattenberg Coal Company, which carries on an extensive business.

Politically, Mr. Wallace is a Democrat, and in religious matters he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church South, and fraternally he is a Mason, having attained the third degree.

Mr. Wallace was married on November 7, 1900, to Lillian Ryland, a lady of refinement and culture and the representative of one of the best known families of the county, being the daughter of Judge John E. and Nancy P. Ryland. She was born May 14, 1872, and this union has been graced by the birth of three children: Fidelio Lee Wallace, Jr., who died December 14, 1905, and John Ryland and Edwin Sharp.

By a life consistent in motive and action and because of his many fine personal qualities Mr. Wallace has earned the regard of all who know him, and in his home, which is the center of a large social circle, there is always in evidence a spirit of generous hospitality and he and his wife have the esteem of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.

As printed in Young's history of Lafayette County, Missouri (1910). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.