Wallace, Edward Wilson

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Wallace, Edward Wilson

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        1880-1941

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        Edward Wilson Wallace was born in Metuchen, New Jersey, the son of Francis Huston Wallace and Joy Wilson. He moved to Toronto as a child and later studied at Victoria University and Columbia University before being appointed to China missions in 1906. After serving in various capacities in China missions, he was appointed Chancellor and President of Victoria University in 1929, serving until his death in 1941. While at the University, he was also Professor of Missions at Emmanuel College, 1932-1941. Wallace's first wife was Rose Cullen (the daughter of Rev. Thomas Cullen) who passed away in 1924 while her and Edward were working in China. He married his second wife, Velma Mary Hamill, in 1929.

        Edward Wilson Wallace, Jr. is his son.

        Edward Wilson Wallace is the elder sibling of Paul Anthony Wilson Wallace and Muriel Joy Wilson Wallace.

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        Wallace, Paul Anthony Wilson (1891-1967)

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        Wallace, Paul Anthony Wilson is the sibling of Wallace, Edward Wilson

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        Wallace, Muriel Joy Wilson (1885-1974)

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        Wallace, Muriel Joy Wilson is the sibling of Wallace, Edward Wilson

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        Wallace, Edward Wilson, Jr. (1916-1942)

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        Wallace, Edward Wilson, Jr. is the child of Wallace, Edward Wilson

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        Wallace, Francis Huston (1851-1930)

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        Wallace, Francis Huston is the parent of Wallace, Edward Wilson

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        Victoria University Archives

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            Updated by JT: Dec 9 2020