John Andrew Leslie Wallace (bef. 1890 - 1962)

Husband of Mary Elizabeth (Ralston) Wallace — married 19 Oct 1921 in St. Paul's Church, Burwood, New South Wales, Australia

Husband of Kathleen Wynter (Warden) Wallace — married 26 Nov 1930 in Milton, New South Wales, Australia

Died 1962 after age 72 in Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

JOHN ANDREW LESLIE WALLACE (Wallace-12879)

PARENTS. Andrew Wallace & Mary Morison (Leslie) Wallace

BIRTH. Bef. 1890, location unknown, possibly Scotland

IMMIGRATION.

MARRIAGE (1). 19 Oct 1921, St. Paul's Church, Burwood, New South Wales, Australia

MARRIAGE (1). 19 Oct 1921, Mary Elizabeth Ralston, daughter of Alexander Gerard Ralston & Mary Emily (Windeyer) Ralston

MARRIAGE (1). NSW BDM Marriage Reg: #16157/1921

Family name WALLACE

Given names JOHN A L

Family name of Spouse RALSTON

Given names of Spouse MARY E

Place of marriage BURWOOD

MARRIAGE (1)NOTICE. WALLACE—RALSTON.—October 19, 1921, at St Paul's Church, Burwood, by the Rev. Harry Bryant, John Andrew Wallace, M.D., eldest son of the late Andrew Wallace, M.A., M.D., Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Ralston, Kooroogama, Strathfield.

WEDDING (1) REPORT. WALLACE—RALSTON. The marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth Ralston, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Ralston, of Kooroogama, Strathfield, with Dr. John Andrew Leslie Wallace, eldest son of the late Dr. Andrew Wallace, of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was celebrated by Rev. Harry Bryant In St. Paul's Church, Burwood, on Wednesday afternoon. Palm leaves, arum lilies, and white tulle were used for the beautiful decorations of the church. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a graceful gown of ivory satin charmeuse, the long train and gown being covered by a veil of old family lace; a soft veiling of tulle being worn over all. Her bouquet of white carnations, as well as a blue armlet with a diamond and pearl slide, was the gift of the bridegroom. Another touch of blue was introduced In the hair band, which fastened the old lace veil. She wore a necklace of pearls and earrings, the gifts of Mrs. F. G. Sargood. In pretty dresses of delphinium blue charmeuse with black hats Miss Tim Raine and Miss Phyllis Traill attended as bridesmaids. Their bouquets of pale pink carnations and dainty black silk bags lined with blue were given by the bridegroom. Dr. Oliver Latham was best man, and Mr. A. W. Ralston groomsman. An afternoon reception was given at "Kooroogama," at which about 250 guests were present, including Sir Edgeworth and Lady David, Dr. and Mrs. Williamson, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Mills, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Raine, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Sargood, Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Davidson, Mrs. Rich, Mrs. T. Rolin, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Wilkinson, Mrs. Metcalfe, Mrs. Walter Keep, Mrs. and Miss Mary Wilkinson, Mrs. Philip Lavender, Mrs. Alexander Gordon. Mrs. H. Morris, Mrs. Hetherington, Mrs. Philip Street, Mrs. R. J. Trail, Mr. and Mrs. Danvers Power, Misses Fallon, Windeyer (2), Wallace, Christian, Sly, Turner, Raine, Roxburgh, Louie Miller, Alicia Brown, Beulah Bolton, Lucy Bolton, and Ella Bolton.

Children:

(1) John Ralston Wallace, b. 7 Aug 1922, d. aft. 2003

(2) Mary Helen Katherine Wallace, b. 8 Dec 1924, d. 16 Sep 1954, m. 1953, John Checkley Mills, son of John Checkley Robinson Mills & Ruby Caroline (Davis) Mills

Death of Spouse (1): 22 Aug 1926, Callan Park, Iron Cove, Lilyfield, New South Wales, Australia

MARRIAGE (2). 26 Nov 1930, 'Mount Airlie,' Milton, New South Wales, Australia

MARRIAGE (2). 26 Nov 1930, Kathleen Wynter Warden, daughter of Winter David Warden & Margaret Wallace (Kendall) Warden

MARRIAGE (2). NSW BDM Marriage Reg: #14404/1930

Family name WALLACE

Given names JOHN A L

Family name of Spouse WARDEN

Given names of Spouse KATHLEEN W

Place of marriage MILTON

WEDDING (2) REPORT. HOME CEREMONY AT MILTON. MISS Kathleen Wynter-Warden, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Wynter-Warden, of 'Mount Airlie,' Milton, chose a home ceremony for her marriage last night to Dr. John Wallace, son of Dr. Andrew Wallace, of Turriss [sic, Turriff], Scotland. The reception rooms of the picturesque old home were massed with flowers, and made a perfect setting for the occasion. The bride, who was given away by her father, dispensed with the usual wedding gown and veil, and wore a charming reception gown, made ankle length, of honey-colored chiffon. Her hat was of soft straw In the same shade, and a sheaf designed by Jeans of cream and gold gladioli, clustered with yellow tuberous begonias and yellow roses, completed the color note. Mrs. Neil Warden, sister-in-law of the bride, was matron of honor. In a frock of azure blue floral chiffon, with a blue tulle hat. A slash posy of salmon pink carnations and blue delphiniums gave a pleasing contrast. Mr. Charles Ranken attended the bridegroom as best man. The bride's mother received In a gown of black georgette and lace, with a black hat. A posy of red roses and fuchsias gave a touch of color. On leaving for the honeymoon the bride were a leaf brown suit with a brown baku hat.

Children: Not known

DEATH. 1962, Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia

DEATH. NSW BDM Death Reg: #14384/1962

Family name WALLACE

Given names JOHN ANDREW L

Father ANDREW

Place of death CHATSWOOD

Death of Spouse (2): 1982, New South Wales, Australia

Sources

• Marriage (1): NSW BDM Marriage Reg: #16157/1921

• Marriage (1) Notice: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Fri 2 Dec 1921, Page 8: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/15990718

• Wedding (1) Report: The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930) Sat 22 Oct 1921, Page 15: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/239718034

• Marriage (2): NSW BDM Marriage Reg: #14404/1930

• Wedding (2) Report: Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931) Thu 27 Nov 1930, Page 10: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118773802

• Death: NSW BDM Death Reg: #14384/1962