GUARDIANSHIPS

Guardianship of William Wallace, son of Ross Wallace, deceased.

Know all men by these presents that I, Hugh M. Wallace, am held and firmly bound unto the state of Ohio in the penal sum of one hundred dollars lawful money of the United States for the payment of which sum will and truly to be made and done we bind ourselves, our heirs Executors and Administrators firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this sixth day of June A.D. 1825.

The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bounden Hugh M. Wallace has this day by the Court of Common Pleas of Clark County been appointed guardian of William Wallace, minor son of Ross Wallace aged 15 years on the 4th day of May last.

Now if the said Hugh M. Wallace shall with fidelity discharge the trust reposed in him and shall render an accurate statement of his transactions with a just account of the profits arising and accruing from the estate of his ward and shall deliver up the same to the Court when there unto required then this obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue of law.

Signed Sealed and delivered signed Hugh M Wallace
in the presence of
Saul Henkle (his signature)

transcribed from original document by Cyndi Steinberger Dec 1998

Photographs of William Wallace's family

William Wallace, son of Ross Wallace, married Elizabeth Branstetter. After his death Elizabeth married John Morris, pictured below # 1.

# 2. Group

# 3. Jane Wallace Snap, daughter of William Wallace and Elizabeth Branstetter.

# 4. Mary Ann Morris Albin, daughter of John Morris and Elizabeth Branstetter Wallace Morris

# 5. Thomas Wallace, son of William Wallace and Elizabeth Branstetter.

# 6. Unknown-could this be Thomas or his father, William? If you recognize this man please contact Deborah at DMBG1222@cs.com

Photos submitted by Deborah DMBG1222@cs.com

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Do you know of a SILVESTER WALLACE born in Dec. 1864, died Jan. 1865. Or the name of WILLIAM FORREST WALLACE death on May 8 1862. I do not know what relationship these individuals would be to William and Elizabeth Branstetter Wallace. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You... Deborah

From the book "SIX WALLACE BROTHERS" And Their Descendants

Thomas Wallace born abt 1755 married Eleanor Ross

(both are buried in Clark CO, OH)

Their children were:

John Wallace

Moses Wallace

Rev. William Wallace

Ross Wallace

Nancy Wallace

Deborah Wallace

James Wallace

Rachel Wallace

Dr. Joseph Stiles Wallace

Mary Wallace

TO THE PROBATE COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY, OHIO

Application of Charles S. Sprague

To be appointed guardian of Mary E. Wallace

a resident of said county, aged 13 years, on or about the 19 day

of May A. D., 1869, and minor child of William Wallace, deceased.

Statement of the Estate of said Mary E. Wallace being the one half of the amount of a pension from the United States, at ten dollars per month from Sept 23, 1869-until she arrives at the age of 16 year.

The following Freeholders are offered as sureties: E. S. Coffin and A. G. Pratt

THE STATE OF OHIO, CLARKE COUNTY, S. S.

Chas. S. Sprague, being duly sworn: says that the forgoing statements are in all respects true and correct; to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I further says that I will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties devolving upon me as guardian; as aforesaid, according to law. signed Charles S. Sprague

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14 day of February, A. D., 18 (rest of date obliterated) A.D.

signed John W. Sutter (this signature very difficult to read. I believe it to be Sutter or Sutters)

case # 3911 filed May 10, 1870

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