An American Family History

Mary Katherine Treahy Wallace was born on November 28, 1863 in Batticaola, Ceylon. She was the daughter of John Bartholomew Treahy and Sarah Healy.

She moved to San Diego from Sri Lanka in 1887. In 1893-94 Miss Bessie Treahy was listed in the San Diego City Directory as was a chambermaid at the Florence Hotel.

She married Francis (Frank) Xaviel Wallace in July, 1904. Frank was born on November 27, 1858 in Canada. His parents were George H. Wallace and Mary Ann Crocker.

From 1901-1902, Frank worked for the American Fishing Company. From 1905 until he died on October 22, 1915, he operated Mays & Wallace Saloon at 1236 F Street with John C. B. Mays. 

At the time of the 1910 census they were living at 446 National Avenue. The household consisted of Frank X. age 54, Mary C. age 45, and Edwin Edsall, their nephew, age 6. 

At the time of the 1920 census Katherine was still living in San Diego at 1842 National Avenue. She was employed as a nurse and living with her nephew Charles Edsall.

She was at the same address in 1930, but was no longer working. She was still living with Charles.

In 1940 she was still in the same house with "Charles Edwin Wallace." Charles was a house painter.

She died on June 1, 1942 of gangrene of the left ankle in San Diego. She is buried at Mission Hills (Calvary) Cemetery in San Diego.

Charles died June 16, 1948 when he was only 48.

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