John B. Wallace was born on October 22, 1809. at Paltney, Steuben County, New York, and is the son of Samuel and Elizabeth Wallace, both of whom were natives of Saratoga County. New York. He received his education in the district school, and when twenty-one years of age began teaching. After one year's service as a teacher, he came to Michigan, settling in Dearborn in 1831. He subsequently engaged in lumbering in the woods on Black River, and on his return to Dearborn purchased a lumber mill and continued to operate it until 1870. In connection therewith he also worked a large and well-stocked farm, Although unusually busy with his own affairs, Mr. Wallace performed the duties of Justice of the Peace for sixteen years, served as Highway Commissioner for a long period, and in 1859 was elected a member of the State Legislature, serving one term He has also been Postmaster of Wallaceville, where he resides, for more than twenty-five consecutive years, and still holds the office Mr.Wallace has been a Republican in politics since the birth of that party, and. to use his own words, " is a stronger Republican than ever." In June 1838, he married Irene M. Nelson, of Manchester. New York. They have had ten children, namely, Howard H., Jesse N..and Albert A.; the last was killed in the battle of the Wilderness. The other children were Amasa E.. John A.. Samuel E., William M.. Alice A., Annette I,, and Floretta F. He once suffered a severe loss by fire, which swept away three thousand dollars worth of his property, but by hard work and strict attention to his business, Mr. Wallace has accumulated a competence, and, better than this, has the esteem of his neighbors. He is one of the oldest inhabitants in his part of the country, possesses an approachable, genial disposition, makes friends easily, and retains them is surely. Although upwards of eighty years old, he is still mentally alert and vigorous, and loves :o recall the struggles of the past, and contrast them with present and future prospects and achievements. History of Detroit: A chronicle of its progress, its industries ..., Volume 2 By Paul Leake 1912 John B. Wallace died 30 Jul 1891 and is buried at Wallaceville Cemetery Dearborn Hts. Michigan