Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-03-15

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Wallace is man about whom it would
be difficult to give any important facts
with which the readers of The En-
quirer are not already familiar, and
running outline Of the main facts
about his long and useful life.
Mr. Wallace was born in the Clay
Hill section of York county on De-
Wallace, a blacksmith who in his day
had enjoyed a wide reputation for more
than ordinary skill and ability in his
calling. His mother was Margaret E.
Wallace, and her mother was a sister
of the famous Samuel Adams, who
was for forty years pastor of Bethel
church. Although his parents were
well do, as well-to-dO was under
stood in those days, the boys educa-
tional opportunities were limited to the
rather poor facilities that were afford
ed by the subscription schools Of the
period. However, he was studious and
quick Of mind and made fine headway
in the various rudimentary branches,
and laid a good foundation for the ac-
knowledge of men and things that came
to him in later years.
In addition to his blacksmith shop,
Mr.. Wallace's father ran a farm, and
the son worked on the farm until he
was about 90 years of age, when he be-
gan to learn the mercantile business
as a clerk, first for the late Jno. Less
lie Wright, at Hills Old Iron Works,
and afterward for the late John l..
Watson in the same locality. After
having been with Mr.. Watson two
years, in March, 1858, he went to Rusk
county, Texas, and worked there as a
salesman until 1861, when he return
ed to South Carolina and volunteered
in the service of his state.
He went into the war as men,
Der of company B, Fifth South Caro-
lima, Il. e. Becknam, now OF Rock Hill,
captain and Asbury Coward, now of
Orangeburg. colonel. Col. Coward
made him sergeant-major of the regi-
ment, and he acted in that capacity un-
til LongStreet's corps was ordered to
ranks, and continued to do duty as a
private soldier until skirmish at
Beams Station in December, 1868, he
received a bullet in his right arm and
was incapacitated from further SER
vice.
In January 1866, Mr.. Wallace stood
for clerk of the court in a special elec-
ton, in which the late S. E. Moore was
the only other candidate. There were
go votes cast in the election. or
these, Mr.. Wallace received 399 and
MI Moore 221. Only white voters par
ticipated. Then followed the long con-
tinued political miX-up, incident to re-
construction, lasting until 1876; but Mr..
Wallace held on to the office through
it all to the satisfaction of large ma
jOrity of the entire people, and did not
finally give it up until 1888, wnen he
retired voluntarily. 1t was generally
conceded at the time by almost the
entire public that mad he desired to
continue in the office, he could have
been overwhelmingly elected against
all cUmers: but having filled the posi-
ton with honor and credit during a
period of twenty-five years, ne was
ready to give way to others.
After retiring from the office of clerk
of the court, Mr.. Wallace devoted HIM
self to private business: but was never
able to cut loose entirely from public
affairs. His many friends and ac-
uuaintanceS continued to make use of
his legal and general business knowl-
edge on up as long as he was able to
be about.
The first evidence of failing health
came a few years ago in the shape OF
q slight stroke of paralysis He recov-
cred partially from this and bore up
bravely. continuing about his daily
businesses. and continuing the practice
he loved so we'll of helping people who
needed his help, until at last, unable
to hold out any longer, he reached the
pOint few months ago, wnen he was
no longer able to so on the street.
During his Illness, his many friends
were quite attentive. He continued to
receive and converse with them up to
Il few weeks ago. when ut last he was
to keep his bed. He lost
consciousness Sunday afternoon and
death came as stated. at , o'clock yes
terday morning.
Mr.. Wallace leaves two daughters,
Mrs. w. +. Marshall of Yorkville, and
Mrs w. w. Dixon of WinnsborO.
The funeral services took place at
the First Presbyterian church this
at II o'clock. and We're con-
Quoted by Rev F. F.. Gillespie. the pas
tor. The officers of the church acted
as pail bearers. The intermcnt was
i'm Rose Hill cemetery.