Fred and Lizzie Wallace,
date of photo unknown.
Frederick Johann Carl Wallace, born Feb 8, 1865 in Germany, died May 28, 1938. Married twice, no children. Married Elizabeth (Lizzie) first wife on Sept 11, 1888. Lizzie born July 2, (year?) and died April 20, 1903.
In the summer of 1888, Fred was 23, engaged to be married, and seeking employment...
This letter addressed to Fred Wallace
Buffalo August 27, 1888
Fred Wallace
540 Elk St.
Sir Yours in answer to Staple Goods for a Man with $250.00 to Take Interest in
Light Manufacture and Work in Shop received. For foull (sic) particulars a personal
interview is necessary. The goods are stapl (sic) grocery goods that every family rich
or poor use. The interest I offer you will pay more than stated in the paper and
if you want business where your services are needed as well as your small
capital to make money call at my shop 220 Broadway and investagate (sic)
for your self between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm.
Yours (?)
H. S. Clifton
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Frederick is Amelia's elder brother, the other siblings are:
Frederika Wilhelmena Louise, born Sept 1, 1863 Germany, died Oct 18, 1894.
She was married to a Russian, (name?) and he abused her.
Franklin, born July 5, 1867 (died just shy of 9 yrs, April 30, 1876)
Albert born Sept 5, 1870, died March 14, 1934
Louise (Aunt Louise) born April 12, 1873, died Feb 16, 1968
Amelia, born Nov 8, 1874, died Oct 29, 1959
After Lizzie's death April 20, 1903, Fred married Dora (maiden name?)
on June 26, 1906. Dora died on Jan 15, 1934.
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