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| JAMES WALLACE AND EARLE WALLACE submitted by Earle and Marion Wallace 1980 Jim Wallace arrived in Golden Stream from Ripley, Ontario, in 1886. He bought a quarter of land homesteaded by Thomas Ross, and lived in a log house for several years before building a frame house. In 1896, Jim returned to Ontario to bring his parents, James and Hannah to reside on the farm with him.  Hannah Wallace  James Wallace Sr. James, Sr. who originated from Scotland, was a sailor of the oceans before coming to sail the Great Lakes. He married Hannah Carter, and lived in Ripley, Ontario. They raised four sons - John, Robert, James and William. Retired from sailing, he tried his hand at farming in a small way, with poor results. They decided to move west, and live with their son James, in the Golden Stream district, who was still a bachelor at that time. Jim took an interest in the church and school; was auditor of the school in 1895 - 1896. In 1902 he purchased the Wm. Bumby quarter for the sum of $1,300.00. Wages for the hired men were $5.00 per month, plus room and board. Later he bought the N.W. quarter of 19-13-10 WPM for hay and pasture. While putting hay up, he and his nephew, Rob Wallace, found an animal that had been killed by a black bear. They returned home for a rifle and shot the bear. While skinning it, a big steer charged Jim, knocking him down, and badly injuring his hip. Rob had to come to the rescue with a pitch fork and drove the steer off. Jim was a mixed farmer, with a special liking for Shorthorn Cattle and Percheron Horses. In 1909, James Sr. passed away, Hannah in 1914. They were interred in Gladstone Cemetery. In 1915,, Jim married Annie Jane Bowles, daughter of the late Mary Jane (Glenn) and John Bowles of the Lakeside District. Annie was employed by Galloway Bros. millinery shop in Gladstone, later as a telephone operator.  Annie and Jim Wallace. To this marriage there were six children - Jean, Gordon, Lome, Earle, Grace and Melvin. Jean (Mrs. Werhun) worked as a telephone operator and chief operator for the Manitoba Telephone System. Gordon passed away in 1936 at eighteen years of age. During the depression of the Thirties due to failing health and a large family to care for, Jim was unable to keep up with expenses, and was forced to part with the Bumby place. Bill Clayton and Murray McConnell acquired this land. Henry Radzyminski bought the hay and pasture quarter and proceeded to clear it for grain farming. In 1941, Jim passed away at the age of 76. Annie passed away in 1942. Alfred Jarvis bought the home farm. Earle and Grace joined the Army in 1943. Lome and Melvin were employed in Gladstone. Lome passed away in 1945. Earle returned home in 1945, after serving in England, North Africa, Italy, and Holland, and took employment on farms, bush camps and road construction work. Grace received her discharge in 1946, and moved to Toronto the same year, took employment with General Electric, later with International Business Machines, where she is presently employed. Melvin moved to Toronto in 1949, took up employment with E.P. Taylor's chain of beer stores, and is presently managing a store. He married Pearl Chappeson. They have one daughter, Ann. In 1947, Earle bought the home quarter from Alfred Jarvis. In 1948, he married Marion McMillan, daughter of Joe and Emily McMillan of the Muir District. The wedding was held in Golden Stream United Church with Rev. E.C. Bewell officiating. They have a family of four, who like their father, all received their elementary education in Golden Stream School. Ceone (Mrs. Alan Moffatt) and Keith, who married Colleen Turner, a former Altamont lass, reside in Brandon. Marilyn (Mrs. Garry Cibula) and their two children reside in Gladstone. Brenda (Mrs. Morley Mitchell) resides in Saskatoon.  BACK ROW, Left to Right: Lome, Jean. FRONT ROW: Earle, Melvin, Grace.  BACK ROW, Left to Right: Marilyn, Keith, Brenda, Ceone. FRONT RO W: Earle and Marion. After thirty-one years of farming, Earle and Marion sold the farm to A. A. Kroeker and Son of Winkler, and now reside in Gladstone.  Mr.and Mrs.J.C. Wallace.  LEFT TO RIGHT: Robert. Mabel, Grace. IN FRONT: Minnie. J.C. WALLACE - submitted by Mrs. Rob Wallace John Carter Wallace came to the Gladstone district in 1888 from Markdale, Ontario with his parents and three brothers, Bob, Jim, and William. They settled in the Golden Stream district on the farm where Earle and Marion Wallace now live. In the fall of 1889 John went back to Markdale and on February 26, 1890 he married Mary Jane (Jennie) Gauley. They also settled in the Golden Stream district on a farm close to his father's, 36-13-11. They had four children, Mabel born January 9, 1890, Robert born December 8, 1891, Minnie born April 23, 1894, and Grace born April 28, 1897. John did a lot of carpentry work after Robert (Rob) got old enough to do farm work. He helped to build the Golden Stream Church and gave a helping hand whenever possible. In April 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Wallace moved to Gladstone, where John continued on with carpentry work. He helped to build the Annex on the Gladstone Church, and several other buildings. Mrs. Wallace worked in the Ladies' Aid, helped make violets for the Hospital Aid's spring sales, and also enjoyed bowling. John passed away in 1940. and Mrs. Wallace in April 1945.  Rob and Mary Wallace. Robert married Mary Fleger in April 1919 and they settled on the farm home. They had five children: Lela born April 1920, Robert (Bob) born November 1922, twins Alma and Allan born August 28, 1925, and Wendell born October 15, 1932. Rob and Mary moved to Gladstone in 1949, and Bob worked the farm. Rob worked for the Town until his retirement. They celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary in April 1969, which they certainly enjoyed. Rob passed away suddenly on September 30, 1970. Mary moved to Neepawa in July, 1971, and five years later moved to Brandon. She still enjoys good health and activities.  BACK ROW, Left to Right: Rob, Mary, Joyce, Bob. FRONT ROW: Nina, Robert, Peart, Wilma, Norma. BOB AND JOYCE WALLACE HISTORY submitted by Joyce Wallace 1980 Bob and I were married on Sept. 20, 1949 in Gladstone. We took over the farm at that time. Norma was born on Jan. 20, 1951. She married Paul Neustaedter on Nov. 10, 1973. They have one girl, Marlene, and a boy, Carman. Nina was born on Dec. 4, 1952. She married Terry Mitchner on March 20, 1971. They have three daughters: Deanna, Tamara, and Lorelei. Wilma was born March 24, 1954. She married John Makara on June 14, 1975. They have two sons, Michael and David. Pearl was born on Sept. 7, 1955. Pearl married Scott Gillies on July 5, 1975. They have one son, Wesley. They live at Arden, Man. Robert was born on July 3, 1958. He is living at Kelowna, B.C. Our children received their education at Golden Stream, Gladstone and Winnipeg schools. Norma received her teaching certificate at Brandon University. They attended Sunday School at Golden Stream Church. We moved to Gladstone in the spring of 1971. In Jan., 1974, we moved to Winnipeg. In 1975 we sold the farm. At the present time we are superintendents at a senior citizens block at 170 Hendon Ave., in Charleswood. |