James F. Wallace

As printed in 1882

JAMES F. WALLACE, merchant and postmaster, Dawson. The subject of this sketch is a son of Joseph F. Wallace, who was born in Anderson County, East. Tennessee, August 3, 1822. He was there reared on a farm. January 27, 1843, he was married to Miss Amanda C. Lamar, and in the fall of 1843 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri Since then he has moved back to Tennessee several times and to Texas twice, remaining but a short time in either state. With this exception he has resided in Nodaway County, and now lives in Dawson. He has during life been engaged in the mercantile trade at different periods, but has principally been interested in farming. Mrs. Wallace was also a native of Anderson County, East Tennessee, and was born December 11, 1824. They had a family of nine children, six of whom are living: James F., Joseph, Charley R., Eliza F., Mary E. and Amanda. James F., the subject of this sketch, was born in Anderson County, East Tennessee, in March, 1845. He resided with his parents during their various moves, and was educated in the different localities where they resided. In September, 1863, he enlisted in the United States service in Company F., Twelfth Missouri Cavalry, and remained on duty till the close of the war, when he returned to Nodaway County, Missouri. He has for several years been engaged in the mercantile trade, and October 6, 1880, he accepted the duties of postmaster. Mr. Wallace was married April 8, 1866, to Miss Miriam A. Walker. She was born in Buchanan County, MissouriTApril 4, 1850. Their family consists of six children: Lillie M.. James A., Joseph D., Ollie L., Mirjnie L. and William T.

As printed in The history of Nodaway county, Missouri, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.