William Wallace (abt. 1724 - abt. 1756)

Born about 24 Jan 1724 in Chanceford Township, York, Pennsylvania

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Died about 1756 at about age 31 in Chanceford Township, York, Pennsylvania [uncertain]

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Biography

William Wallace was born about 1724. ^[1]

William Wallace married Ann Holton (Houlton). ^[1] Marriage date not sourced and estimate of 1750 is based upon date of birth of first child.

William Wallace and family are described as Chapter 4, William Wallace, of book, "Six Wallace Brothers."^[1]

On 12 April, 1755, William Wallace signed his will. His wife, Ann, made her mark "X." The witnesses were his brother Aaron Wallace and Margry and Francis Houlton.^[1]

The will was probated 26 January, 1756. In his will William stated that he was a yeoman in Chanceford Twp., York County. To his wife, Ann, he left one-third of his land, the house "she now lives in," bed, household goods, the gray mare and his saddle. After her death, the land goes to son Joseph. If Joseph should die before age 21, the land shall go to Mary, beloved daughter He also bequeathed 2 pounds and Ten shillings to each his father and mother. To John Wallace, brother, he bequeathed his wisted coat. The executors were Ann Wallace, his wife, and Moses Wallace. ^{[2] [1] [3]}

Thus, from the will we learn that his parents were alive on 12 Apr 1755. ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5} Barton, William Wallace and Jean Wallace Gayle, "Six Wallace Brothers and Their Descendants from Chanceford Twp, York Co., PA" 1966, Family History Publishers.
2. ↑ Pennsylvania, York, Will Book A, p. 123 Available here
3. ↑ Lineages, Inc., comp.. York County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1749-1819 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.

Acknowledgements

This person was created through the import of LaBach Family TreeApril28_2011.ged on 05 May 2011.

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