Diary entries of Rev. John Wallace from 1860 in which he notes where he and his wife traveled in Pennsylvania to visit friends and deliver sermons. He details the weather throughout the months by keeping track of the temperature and noting weather conditions. Additionally, Rev. Wallace notes the five year anniversary of having the tumor from his neck removed; he further reflects on his recovery and his faith.
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Rev. Wallace (d.1866) was pastor at Pequea Church, Gap, Lancaster County from 1833-1866. The family is from Chester and Lancaster counties.
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Wallace family tree. A family tree showing the family members of Rev. Wallace’s family dating back to 1706. No date. Note on reverse: “Mother copied this and kept it–thought a lot of it! A. M. S.”
Admin/Biographical History
Rev. Wallace (d.1866) was pastor at Pequea Church, Gap, Lancaster County from 1833-1866. The family is from Chester and Lancaster counties.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Rev. John Wallace Papers (MG0869), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.