   E.E. Wallace died 26 May 1917 Private 16th Texas Cavalry C.S.A. The Whitewright Sun Thursday, June 1, 1917 pg.6 It comes to the Sun this week to write in the necrologic register of this city the death of another pioneer citizen. E.E. Wallace, 78 years of age, died at his home on Maple street last Saturday afternoon. Mr. Wallace's citizenship and his connection with the development of this country dates back to the dim, misty past. Arriving here from Kentucky at the age of 16 years with his parents and other members of the family, his father, Emp Wallace, settled near Kentuckytown. Soon after Whitewright was platted and the town established, he moved here and put up a blacksmith shop, which trade he followed for many years. He was prominent in the industrial and political affairs of the town and in these activities acquired the sobriquet of "Democrat" Wallace, by which was thereafter known. In the Civil War, he aligned himself with the Confederacy and served four years in that conflict. Some twenty years ago he was elected Mayor of Whitewright, serving two years. For the past six years, he had been an in valid and for the six months preceding his death he was bedfast, but during his long illness, he has been the object of solicitude, care and aid of his brothers and friends. He was a member of the Church of Christ, and Prof. J.M. German, assisted by Rev. W.J. Epting conducted the funeral at the residence Sunday afternoon. The interment was in the city cemetery. The decedent is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Horace Thompson. Three brothers, Sam and Joe Wallace of this city; Jim Wallace of Alexandria, Louisiana; and one sister Mrs. Sallie Berry of Orangeville also survive him.  Thursday, January 25, 1934 pg. 1 PIONEER CITIZEN ANSWERS FINAL CALL Mrs. Eliza Wallace, for 78 years a citizen of the Whitewright community, died at her home here Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. She was the wife of the late E.E. Wallace. She came to Texas from Kentucky with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Steward [sic, Stewart] in 1854. Her parents settled about 1 mile southwest of where Whitewright now stands. After residing here for several years they moved to Hood County, but later moved back to Whitewright. Mrs. Wallace married July 2, 1860, before her parents moved to Hood County. She was one of the few that had resided in this community for more than 75 years. She was 90 years old, being born July 23, 1843. She was married to E.E. Wallace July 2, 1860; to this union 2 children were born, a son and a daughter. The son died before reaching his majority. The daughter was the late Mrs. H.F. Thompson, who died several years ago. She is survived by 5 brothers and a sister, Jim Stewart of Fort Worth; Clay Stewart of Weatherford; Dick and Bob Stewart of Cresson; But Stewart of California; and Mrs. J.A. Douglas of Arizona. Mrs. Wallace had been a member of the Church of Christ for more than 60 years. The funeral service was held at the Church of Christ Monday morning, July 22, 1934 with the pastor, Rev. J.R. Waldrum, in charge. He was assisted by Rev. G.C. Ivins, pastor of the Baptist Church. Interment was made at the City Cemetery. R.R. Waldo, funeral director had charge of arrangements.  Whitewright City Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |