Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
James P. Wallace
Washington Democrat
Thursday, January 30, 1919, page 4
SUDDEN DEATH COMES TO CIVIL WAR VETERAN.
JAMES P. WALLACE EXPIRES ABOUT 4 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING IN SUDDEN ATTACK.
APPARENTLY IN HIS USUAL HEALTH. WAS WIDELY KNOWN CIVIL WAR VETERAN
AND RETIRED FARMER AND FATHER OF LARGE FAMILY.
James P. Wallace, civil war veteran and retired farmer, died suddenly
at his home 320 south Meridian street about 4 o'clock this morning. Death
following a slight coughing attack. Apparently he had been in his usual
health. Coroner Poindexter is holding an inquest. Death is believed to
have been caused by heart trouble or the rupture of a blood vessel. Mr.
Wallace was 75 years old. He was born a mile east of Pleasant Hill in
Veale township August 17th, 1844 and was a son of Coleman C., and Sarah
(Chapman) Wallace. At the outbreak of the civil war he enlisted in Col.
Child's three months company on April 20, 1861 and served in the West
Virginia campaign. He re-enlisted in Co. G., 42nd Indiana Regiment September
28th, 1861 and served until March 5th, 1864 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 and 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
J. Peachee November 17, 1864 and eleven children were born to them. The
eight surviving children are William A. Wallace, city, George B. Wallace,
Santa Anna, Cal., Clarence B. Wallace, Daviess county, Joseph L. Wallace,
Arkansas City, Ark., Elmer E. Wallace, city, Mrs. Eva Berry, Wheatland,
Mrs. Maud Barber, Veale township, Mrs. Ed Kelley, city. In politics Mr.
Wallace had always been an ardent republican. He was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal church and the G. A. R. Post." Note: Burial was made
in Bethel Cemetery, Veale twp., Daviess County, Indiana.
Contributed by: Debra Dougherty