Wallace, Mike – Obituary
Michael Wallace, a prominent Harrison County settler, passed away on August 28, 1890, after a brief illness. Born on October 9, 1823, in Pennsylvania, he moved to Nebraska in 1855, where he established a wood yard and later acquired a sawmill. Wallace was known for his piloting skill on the Missouri River and was respected in the community. Despite personal tragedies, including the loss of his wife and daughter to smallpox, he raised six sons. His passing marks the loss of a significant figure in the region’s pioneer history.