Thomas Wallace (father of William Henry Wallace)

November 2, 2026 — Archive AI. Distinct Philadelphia Thomas Wallace, father of William Henry Wallace born February 16, 1816. Do not merge with the existing Thomas Wallace who is father of John Wallace. Original First Presbyterian baptism June 7, 1817 explicitly names Thomas and Hannah as parents of William and Elizabeth. The family Bible transcript agrees on William's birthday. Thomas's will dated October 17, 1873 names son William Henry Wallace and daughter Susannah Haydock Dawes, wife of J. Crawford Dawes. Probate January 8, 1877 identifies executor William at 3414 Baring Street, matching William's 1880/1898 address, and reports Thomas died December 31, 1876. Susan H. Dawes 1907 original certificate names father Thomas Wallace and mother's maiden name Hannah Garrigues. [[evidence:WEB-20261102-171754-8aec 1473|Original records and full correlation]].

Thomas and Hannah's spouse/parent relationship is supported independently of the unresolved December 6, 1809 marriage candidate: that register names Susanna Noris while the retrospective Bible says Hannah Garrigue Norris, year blank. No confirmed 1809 marriage date or Susanna alias is assigned. Birth date/place and Thomas's parents remain unknown; age 91 in the Bible is retrospective. His son's executor address is NOT Thomas's residence. No place lived is inferred from property, church or probate venue.