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JAMES P. WALLACE EXPIRES ABOUT 4 O’CLOCK THIS MORN-S AVptIlt;ING IN SUDDEN ATTACK. j IrecAPPARENTLY IN HIS USUAL HEALTHWas Widely Known Civil War Veteran and Retired Fanner and Father of Large Family.Friday’s Daily.James P. Wallace, civil war veteran and retired farmer, died suddenly at his home 3 20 south Meridian street about 4 o’clock this morning. Death following a slight coughing attack. Apparently he had been in his usual health. Coroner Poindex-jobdinatewhofOrlt;selatethetv-le?mechbethmscenoal!ter is holding an inquest. Death is | al:msth‘Tle;stsinJ uineliof1hawlt;toW(asprheanhacllt;believed to have been caused by heart trouble or the rupture of a blood vessel.Mr. Wallace was 7 5 years old. Hev/as born a mile east of Pleasant Hillin Veale township August 17th, 1S 4 4 *and was a son of Coleman C., ancr Sarah (Chapman) Wallace. At the outbreak of the civil war he enlisted in Col. Child’s three months company on April 20, 1S61 and served in the West Virginia campaign. He re-enlisted in Co. G., 4 2nd Indiana Regiment September 2Sth, 1861 and served until March 5th, IS64 when he was discharged because of wounds he had received. He was wounded the first time In the battle of Stone River, receiving a shot in the thigh. After his recovery He returned to his company anG was later wounded in the right arm In the battle of Missionary Ridge. His wounds were of such a nature that he never fully recovered, they having given him considerable trouble at frequent times up to the time of his death.Mr. Wallace married Malissa ,i. Peachee November 17. 1864 and eleven children were born to them. The eight surviving children are William A. Wallace, city, George P. Wallace,Santa Anna, Cal., Clarence B. Wal- ] \y lace, Daviess county, Joseph L. Wallace, Arkansas City, Am., Elmer K. Wallace, city, Mrs. Eva Berry, Wheatland, Mrs. Maud Barber, Veale township, Mrs. Ed Kelley, city.thhathevarce01mthbierarticinillW!thk'jT1beIn politics Mr. Wallace had always1 3.been an ardent republican. He was j 1a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and the G. A. R. Post.aap
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Daviess County Democrat
Washington, Indiana, US
Fri, Feb 07, 1919
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