Wallace family.

Robert Wallace settled in the Blue Ball section of Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa. on August 27, 1766 with the purchase of twelve acres of land. Soon after he established a store and built a new tavern, "The Blue Ball." In 1778, he sold the tavern to Peter Grim. Robert's son, John, entered his father's store at a young age. John continued his father's mercantile and agriculture pursuits after his death. For thirty-two years, John served as an elder at the Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church. After his death the store remained in family hands until at least 1870.

From the description of Account books, 1761-1801, 1824-1825, 1853-1858, 1869-1870. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 84665941