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141. Wallace A. Love was born in Apr 1884. He died on 21 Nov 1948 in Tampa, Hillsborough, FL. He was buried in Zephyr Hills cemetery, Zephyr Hills, Pasco, Florida. His obituary appeared in an unknown newspaper, as follows: "Funeral Services For Wallace Love Held Last Tuesday. Wallace Andrew Love, 64, died last Sunday morning at Tampa Municipal Hospital following a long illness.
"He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Pearl Love, and four sons, Donald, of New York, John, of Richmond, Va., James of Zephyrhills, and Carleton, now serving with the U.S. Army Air Force at Ft. Frances E. Warren in Wyoming. Other survivors include six sisters and two brothers, all residents of New York state.
"Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Lair's Funeral Home with Dr. R. E. Meader officiating. Interment was in Zephyrhills cemetery."

Wallace A. Love and Edith Gardner were married. Edith Gardner (daughter of William Hiram Gardner and Martha McEwen) was born in 1894. She died on 16 Jan 1920 in Tully, Onondaga, NY. She was buried in Riverside cemetery, Gouverneur, St. Lawrence, NY. Wallace A. Love and Edith Gardner had the following children:

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Donald W. Love.

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Raymond Love was born in 1918. He died in 1945. He served in the military during WW II. He was found on the farm of Homer Gotham on the Hermon-Edwards road, after leaving home, 4-7 Apr 1932 in Edwards, St. Lawrence, NY. "Boy, Missing 3 Days, Is Found. Gouverneur Lad On Farm On Edwards-Hermon Road. Ray Love, Aged 14, Is Safe. His Father Leaves For Farm of Homer Gotham, 16 Miles From Gouverneur, to Bring Son Home. (Special to The Times.)
"Gouverneur, April 7.--Ray Love, 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Love, 173 West Main street,who has been missing from his home since Monday evening, was found today on the farm of Homer Gotham on the Hermon-Edwards road about 16 miles from Gouverneur.
"Sergeant James G. Welch of the state police received a telephone call about 11:30 a.m. today from Mr. Gotham who said the boy was at his farm. The reason the boy left home could not be learned.
"The boy arrived at the Gotham farm on Tuesday morning, and asked for something to eat. He would give little information concerning himself. He did not give his right name. Mr. Gotham this morning decided to call the troopers and tell of the boy being at the farm.
"The boy's father was notified at once. He left here at noon for the Gotham farm to bring back his son. Mrs. Love was overjoyed to learn her son was safe and well.
"The boy is a pupil at West Side school. A schoolmate, named Burke, said he saw the boy about 9 p.m. Monday."

Wallace A. Love and Pearl Force were married on 14 Jun 1920 in Gouverneur, St. Lawrence, NY. Pearl Force (daughter of Henry Milton Force and Louisa Wetmore) was born on 15 Jun 1885 in Wegatchie, St. Lawrence, NY. She died on 17 Jul 1957 in Zephyr Hills, Pasco, Florida. Her obituary appeared on 19 Jul 1957 in the Watertown Daily Times of Watertown, Jefferson, NY, as follows: Her obituary appeared on 19 Jul 1957 in the Watertown Daily Times of Watertown, Jefferson, NY, as follows: "Mrs. Pearl F. Love, 72, Dies. Gouverneur Area Native, Long Ill, Expires in Florida. Gouverneur, July 19. -- Mrs. Pearl Force Love, 72, widow of Wallace A. Love and a native of the Gouverneur area, died at her home at Zephyrhills, Fla., Wednesday. Mrs. Love had been in poor health for five years.
"The funeral was held today at Zephyrhills and burial will be in the Zephyrhills cemetery.
"Mrs. Love is survived by three sons, Carlton, Antwerp, John, U.S. marine corps, and James, Zephyrhills; two brothers,Carl Force, Ogdensburg, and Leon Force, Gouverneur, and one stepson, Don W. Love, Gouverneur.
"Mrs. Love was born at Wegatchie in the town of Rossie on June 15, 1885, the daughter of Henry Milton and Louise Wetmore Force. She attended the Wegatchie schools.
"On June 14, 1920, she was married to Wallace A. Love at Gouverneur. Rev. Harry Campbell,pastor of First Methodist church, Gouverneur, officiated. The couple farmed in the Gouverneur area and Mr. Love at one time was a village policeman.
"In 1937, the couple moved to Virginia and eleven years ago to Zephyrhills. Mr. Love died shortly after moving to Florida.
"Mrs. Love was a member of the Methodist church, Zephyrhills, and the W.S.C.S. of that church." She was buried in Zephyr Hills, Pasco, Florida. She was buried in Zephyr Hills cemetery, Zephyr Hills, Pasco, Florida. Pearl Force??




Wallace A. Love and Pearl Force had the following children:

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Richard Andrew Love was born on 6 Jul 1922 in Gouverneur, St. Lawrence, NY. He died in 1931. He was buried in Riverside cemetery, Gouverneur, St. Lawrence, NY. With grandparents and uncle Frederick Love. His obituary appeared in an unknown newspaper, as follows: "8-Year Old Boy Killed By Auto. Richard Love Struck By Donald Car Sunday Afternoon--Killed Instantly. Richard Andrew Love, 8-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Love, Park street, was struck by a car owned and driven by Charles C. Donald, local drug store proprietor, at William and Main streets at 2:30 Sunday afternoon.
"The boy was on the way to visit his grandmother, Mrs. Henry Force, William street, and was standing on the corner of William and Main streets waiting for the traffic signal. The lights changed and the lad started across the street. Mr. Donald, who was accompanied by his wife, was driving his machine at a slow rate of speed, according to witnesses.
"The boy was knocked to the pavement and was covered with blood when picked up and rushed to the hospital. His injuries were found to consist of a fracture of the skull, a broken neck, and fractures of the left hip and shoulder.
"Dr. F. D. Allen, coroner, arrived after the accident and pronounced death due to injuries received in an accident. Mr. Donald was not held responsible.
"Richard Love was born in Gouverneur on July 6, 1922, a son of Wallace and Pearl Force Love. He resided for a time on a farm in Fowler and Hermon but since April 1, he had made his home in this village where he was attending the local schools. His father is well known here where he served for a few years as chief of police.
"The boy is survived by his parents and three brothers, James, John and Carlton Love, all of this village; two half-brothers, Donald and Raymond Love, Gouverneur.
"Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Henry Force of William street. Burial was made in Riverside cemetery."

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Carlton Lincoln Love.

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John Love was born.

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James D. Love was born.