BIO:  William WALLACE, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, York Borough, Pg 52

WILLIAM WALLACE, a retired business man, is a native of Hopewell Township, born 
in 1822, son of James and Catherine (Gemmil) Wallace.  His parents are both 
natives of this county; the father born in 1789 and the mother in 1800.  The 
family is of Scotch-Irish descent.  Mr. Wallace began business running a woolen-
mill and manufacturing woolen goods, which he continued until 1845.  He then 
engaged in the mercantile business at Freeland, Baltimore Co., Md., where he 
remained until 1874, when he returned to his native township and there continued 
merchandising.  Mr. Wallace was one of the projectors of the York & Peach Bottom 
Railway, and in 1874 removed to York and gave his entire attention to this 
enterprise, acting as secretary and treasurer.  This position he held until 
1882, when, on account of failing health, he was compelled to resign.  He was 
married, in 1846, to Jennet Gemmil, of Chanceford Township, this county.  To 
them were born three children:  James W., Mary A. and Katie A.  Mrs. Wallace 
died September 11, 1881, a member of the United Presbyterian Church.  Mr. 
Wallace is a Republican.  He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the 
United Presbyterian Church.