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Joseph Eldridge “Joe” Wallace 1894–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 January 1894

Birth Location: Cherokee County, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 8 May 1987

Death Location: Piedmont, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: William Wallace

Mother: Elizabeth Rainey

Spouse(s): Pearl Ray

Children(s): Woodroe Wallace, Katie Wallace, Geanette Wallace, Morris Wallace, Willard Wallace

In 1894, Joseph Eldridge “Joe” Wallace entered the world in Cherokee County, Alabama, USA, born to William Lafayette Wallace And Elizabeth Angeline Rainey. In 1920, Joseph Eldridge “Joe” Wallace resided in Colono, Cherokee, Alabama, USA. In 1935, Joseph Eldridge “Joe” Wallace resided in Coloma, Cherokee, Alabama. Joseph Eldridge “Joe” Wallace married Pearl Myrtle Ray, and had children including Geanette Wallace, Katie N Wallace, Morris Franklin Wallace, Willard Joseph Wallace, Woodroe R Woody Wallace. Joseph Eldridge “Joe” Wallace passed away in 1987 in Piedmont, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Joseph Eldridge “Joe” Wallace entered the world in Cherokee County, Alabama, USA, born to William Lafayette Wallace And Elizabeth Angeline Rainey.
  • In 1920, Joseph Eldridge “Joe” Wallace resided in Colono, Cherokee, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1935, Joseph Eldridge “Joe” Wallace resided in Coloma, Cherokee, Alabama.
  • Joseph Eldridge “Joe” Wallace married Pearl Myrtle Ray, and had children including Geanette Wallace, Katie N Wallace, Morris Franklin Wallace, Willard Joseph Wallace, Woodroe R Woody Wallace.
  • Joseph Eldridge “Joe” Wallace passed away in 1987 in Piedmont, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Wallace's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Wallace
1894–1987
Birth Place: Cherokee County, Alabama, USA
Parents
William Lafayette Wallace
1837–1916
Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Elizabeth (Angeline) Rainey
1856–1927
Georgia, United States of America
Grandparents
Tolliver Wallace
1809–1882
North Carolina
Nancy Dycus
1809–1880
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
William (W) Rainey
1836–1912
Cobb County, Georgia, United States of America
Dwimity (“Vinity”) Cormer
1837–1900
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
James Wallace
1784–1860
Martha Eaves
1784–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Burrell Eaves
1754–1840

Joseph Wallace's Descendants

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Joseph (Eldridge “Joe”) Wallace (2 January 1894–8 May 1987) m. Pearl (Myrtle) Ray (11 Dec 1898–27 Jun 1974)
  1. 1. Woodroe (R “Woody”) Wallace 1915–1997
  2. 2. Katie (N) Wallace 1918–2009 m. William (Lester) Scroggin 1905–1975
  3. 3. Geanette Wallace 1924–1996 m. Lloyd (Truly Morgan) Jr 1928–2017
  4. 4. Morris (Franklin) Wallace 1922–1977 m. Mamie (Lou) Smith 1929–2020
  5. 5. Willard (Joseph) Wallace 1920–1998 m. Kathleen (T.) Wallace 1923–2004

Joseph Wallace's Timeline

5 Records

1894
2 January 1894
Birth of Joseph Eldridge “Joe” Wallace in Cherokee County, Alabama, USA
Cherokee County, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 26
Joseph Eldridge “Joe” Wallace resided here in Colono, Cherokee, Alabama, USA
Colono, Cherokee, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 41
Joseph Eldridge “Joe” Wallace resided here in Coloma, Cherokee, Alabama
Coloma, Cherokee, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 46
Joseph Eldridge “Joe” Wallace resided here in Coloma, Cherokee, Alabama, USA
Coloma, Cherokee, Alabama, USA
1987
8 May 1987
Age 93
Death of Joseph Eldridge “Joe” Wallace in Piedmont, Benton County, Alabama, USA
Piedmont, Benton County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 January 1894
    Event Place: Cherokee County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coloma, Cherokee, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00011; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 10-8
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Colono, Cherokee, Alabama; Roll: T625_6; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 26
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Colono, Cherokee, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Colono, Cherokee, Alabama; Roll: T625_6; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 26

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Coloma, Cherokee, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coloma, Cherokee, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00011; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 10-8

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Coloma, Cherokee, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coloma, Cherokee, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00011; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 10-8

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 May 1987
    Event Place: Piedmont, Benton County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Piedmont, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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