Hello Chuck, I have found Henry Wallace had 5 sons one of who's name was Thomas H.That must be the name on the register you have?I'm amazed at the info you are able to figure out from the records you have available to you.Im not sure I understand why you want me to pick a name to put on the letter.When I requested this letter I didn't expect it to be this puzzling.I really appreciate what you have been able to find out.I thought it really odd that a gun like this would end up in S.D.If not for this coronavirus I would run to the Canton Court House and stop in the register of deeds.I have lots of friends and several relatives that live in Canton and am sure in a matter of time I will find out more about this gun.Il do some checking about a Thomas Wallace and see what I can find out.When I walked into the gun show where I bought this I scanned the room and noticed a set of barrels sticking up taller than anything else in the rack and walked directly too it.With all the issues I noticed it had I put it back and went on my way.It didn't take long and I wandered back to see if it was still there.The price was quite high I thought.I must have went back half a dozen times,called a friend of mine Tom Armbrust for advice wondering if I should try to get it bought.Tom happened to be in town visiting and would stop by to help me look the gun over better.I couldn't wait,thinking this might be really rare and struck a deal with the owner.Im glad I did.Ill have to check into getting some work done to it ,maybe some restoration.In the meantime its not going anywhere.
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