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Colonel James Allison 1743–1820 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 May 1743

Birth Location: Antrim, Antrim, Ireland

Death Date: 24 Jul 1820

Death Location: Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: James x

Mother: Rebecca Howard

Spouse(s): Mary Bradford

Children(s): George Allison, James Jr, Andrew Allison, David Dave", Thomas Allison, John one

In 1743, Colonel James Allison entered the world in Antrim, Antrim, Ireland, born to James John I Allison X And Rebecca Beckie Ann Howard. In 1768, Colonel James Allison resided in West Fallowfield, Chester, Pennsylvania. Colonel James Allison married Mary Jane Bradford, and had children including Andrew Allison, David Allison Whiskey Dave, George Allison, James Allison Jr, John Allison This One, Thomas Allison, William Allison. Colonel James Allison passed away in 1820 in Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1743, Colonel James Allison entered the world in Antrim, Antrim, Ireland, born to James John I Allison X And Rebecca Beckie Ann Howard.
  • In 1768, Colonel James Allison resided in West Fallowfield, Chester, Pennsylvania.
  • Colonel James Allison married Mary Jane Bradford, and had children including Andrew Allison, David Allison Whiskey Dave, George Allison, James Allison Jr, John Allison This One, Thomas Allison, William Allison.
  • Colonel James Allison passed away in 1820 in Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Colonel Allison's Ancestors

Self
Colonel Allison
1743–1820
Birth Place: Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
Parents
James "John" I. Allison x
1693–1762
Derry, County Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Rebecca ("Beckie" Ann) Howard
1700–1764
Londonderry, Londonderry Derry, Ulster Province, Ireland
Grandparents
John Allison
1652–
Windyedge, Scotland
Janet Helmer
1675–1728
Londonderry, Londonderry County Also Derry, Ulster Province, Ireland
Thomas Howard
1675–1754
Ireland
Rachel McFarland
1683–1740
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Sir Allison
1621–1729
Lady Wilson
1629–1675
Marie (Stevinson)
1629–
Thomas Howard
1655–1744
Susannah Mercer
1659–1753
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Allison
1570–1660
Sir Wilson
1590–1650
Alicia Adams
1600–

Colonel Allison's Descendants

1.
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Colonel (James) Allison (24 May 1743–24 Jul 1820) m. Mary (Jane) Bradford (Jan 1748–22 Jan 1833)
  1. 1. George Allison 1774–1840 m. Martha (Noble) McDonald 1787–1855
    1. 1. Mary Allison 1820–1880 m. David (Stewart) Jr 1813–1888
      1. 1. James STEWART 1840–1921 m. Mary (GALLAGHER (GALLAHER) (GALLAKER)) STEWART 1841–1922
        1. 1. Margeret (A) Stewart 1861–1960 m. EZRA (GROVER) RICHARDSON 1843–1923
        2. 2. John (Smiley) Stewart 1865–1912
        3. 3. Rachel Stewart 1872–1946
        4. 4. Orpha Stewart 1880– m. Chester (McMahan) McElfresh 1881–1938
        5. 5. Robert (F) Stewart 1882–
    2. 2. Alexander (McDonald) Allison 1819–1878
  2. 2. James (Allison) Jr 1772–1854
  3. 3. Andrew Allison 1795–1854
  4. 4. David (Allison "Whiskey) Dave" 1762–1808
  5. 5. Thomas Allison 1780–1849 m. Mary Allison 1798–1884
    1. 1. Uriah Allison –1836
    2. 2. David Allison –1899
    3. 3. James Allison –1906
    4. 4. Jane Allison –1851
    5. 5. Thomas (Allison) Jr –1846
    6. 6. William Allison –1846
    7. 7. Jonathan Allison 1828–1908
    8. 8. Mary Allison 1837–1917
    9. 9. David Allison 1831–1906
    10. 10. Joseph (Ritner) Allison 1835–1913
    11. 11. Thomas Allison 1826–1902
  6. 6. John (Allison This) one 1782–1853 m. Jane (Sarah Sutton) Lutton 1791–
    1. 1. John Allison 1819–1899
    2. 2. Nancy (V) Allison 1815–1894

Colonel Allison's Timeline

10 Records

1743
24 May 1743
Birth of Colonel James Allison in Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
1768
1768
Age 25
Colonel James Allison resided here in West Fallowfield, Chester, Pennsylvania
West Fallowfield, Chester, Pennsylvania
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 47
Colonel James Allison resided here in Fannet, Hamilton, Letterkenney, Montgomery, and Peters, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Fannet, Hamilton, Letterkenney, Montgomery, and Peters, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1795
23 Jul 1795
Age 52
Colonel James Allison was married in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1798
1798
Age 55
Colonel James Allison resided here in Washington, Greene, Washington, and Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Washington, Greene, Washington, and Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800
Age 57
Colonel James Allison resided here in Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 67
Colonel James Allison resided here in Chartiers, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Chartiers, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1820
Abt 1820
Age 77
Colonel James Allison resided here in Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington, Pennsylvania
1820
24 Jul 1820
Age 77
Death of Colonel James Allison in Chartiers Township, Washington County
Chartiers Township, Washington County
1820
18 Jul 1820
Age 77
Colonel James Allison - Probate in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 May 1743
    Event Place: Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 163 : 1921

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 23 Jul 1795
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Compiled Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Year: 1750; Page Number: 42

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: West Fallowfield, Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 322

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Fannet, Hamilton, Letterkenney, Montgomery, and Peters, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Fannet, Hamilton, Letterkenney, Montgomery, and Peters, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 321; Family History Li

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Washington, Greene, Washington, and Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., U.S. Direct Tax Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census
    [2] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 44; Page: 920,921; Image: 127; Family History Library Film: 363347

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Chartiers, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Chartiers, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 57; Page: 32; Image: Pam252_57-0033; FHL Roll: 0193683

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1820
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1781-1872; Index to Wills, 1781-1935; Author: Washington County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1820
    Event Place: Chartiers Township, Washington County
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1781-1872; Index to Wills, 1781-1935; Author: Washington County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 163 : 1921

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1820
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1781-1872; Index to Wills, 1781-1935; Author: Washington County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills

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