Colonel Joseph Worthington Elliott Wallace

(April 8, 1796-August 24, 1872)

United States Consul tot he Colonies in Texas, 1829-1832. A native of Philadelphia, PA., he later joined Austin's colony, serving in campaigns leading to Texas War for Independence.

In 1837, with W.B. Dewees, he platted the town of Columbus. In 1840 he was in Battle of Plum Creek, repulsing Comanche Indians; in 1842, served under Gen. Edward Burleson in defense against Mexico's invasions.

Columbus Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery
1970