Joseph Andrus “J. A.” Wallace (1824-1914)

WALLACE

Posted By: Eileen Reed
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:41

August 16, 1824 --- January 20, 1914

County News

J. A. Wallace, an old settler of Goldfield, died at his home Jan. 20th, aged 89 years and five months. He was an old soldier, a prominent member of the Methodist church and a highly respected citizen.

The Times-Gazette
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Wednesday, January 28, 1914

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J. A. Wallace of Goldfield died Tuesday evening of last week at his home there. He had been in a weakened condition for some time, with no particular ailment other than advanced age. He lived to be 89 years, 5 months and 3 days.

Joseph Andrus Wallace was born in Ticonderoga, Essex county, New York, August 17, 1824. The family moved to Goldfield in 1904.

Clarion Clipper
Clarion, Iowa
Thursday, January 29, 1914

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Goldfield

J. A. Wallace died Tuesday January 20, at the advanced age of 89 years. He was a veteran of the Civil War, an earnest Christian and a man who will be sadly missed in the home, the church and the community.

He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter, besides several grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Eagle Grove Eagle
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, January 29, 1913