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John McAlister 1740–1806 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1740

Birth Location: Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 28 Jun 1806

Death Location: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States

Father: Archibald McAllister

Mother:

Spouse(s): Catherine Gaskins

Children(s): John McAllister, Charles McAllister

In 1740, John McAlister entered the world in Berks, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Archibald Mcallister And Jean Mcclure. In 1790, John McAlister resided in St Phillips and St Michaels, Charleston, South Car. John McAlister married Catherine Cathron Gaskins, Catherine Mcallister Spring, and had children including Anne Mcallister, Charles Mcallister, Emma Mcallister, Enesa Mcallister, Ezekiel Mcallister, John Mcallister, Lydia Mcallister, Mary Mcallister, Phoebe Mcallister, Samson Mcallister, Sarah Mcallister. John McAlister passed away in 1806 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1740, John McAlister entered the world in Berks, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Archibald Mcallister And Jean Mcclure.
  • In 1790, John McAlister resided in St Phillips and St Michaels, Charleston, South Car.
  • John McAlister married Catherine Cathron Gaskins, Catherine Mcallister Spring, and had children including Anne Mcallister, Charles Mcallister, Emma Mcallister, Enesa Mcallister, Ezekiel Mcallister, John Mcallister, Lydia Mcallister, Mary Mcallister, Phoebe Mcallister, Samson Mcallister, Sarah Mcallister.
  • John McAlister passed away in 1806 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States.

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John McAlister's Ancestors

Self
John McAlister
1740–1806
Birth Place: Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Archibald McAllister
1700–1768
Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John McAlister's Descendants

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John McAlister (10 May 1740–28 Jun 1806) m. Catherine ("Cathron") Gaskins (1756–1800)
  1. 1. John McAllister 1772–1836
    1. 1. Martha McAllister 1807–1894 m. Allen Miles 1802–1870
      1. 1. Benjamin Miles 1868–1863 m. SARAH (ANN GAUS \) GAUSE 1832–1916
        1. 1. Joseph ("Bethel" Benjamin) Miles 1861–1927 m. Cadellia Miles 1876–1913
      2. 2. Francis (T.) Miles 1827–1864 m. Susan Miles 1830–1888
        1. 1. Orasmus (Rasmus M.) Miles 1853–1908 m. Sarah (Ann) Pate 1858–1928
      3. 3. Rachel Miles 1867–
        1. 1. Myrtle (Mertie C) Miles 1910–1937
        2. 2. Benjamin Miles 1916–
  2. 2. Charles McAllister 1759–

John McAlister's Timeline

5 Records

1740
10 May 1740
Birth of John McAlister in Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
1790
1790
Age 50
John McAlister resided here in St Phillips and St Michaels, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
St Phillips and St Michaels, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 60
John McAlister resided here in Antrim, Franklin, Pennsylvania
Antrim, Franklin, Pennsylvania
1806
28 Jun 1806
Age 66
Death of John McAlister in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
1808
29 Feb 1808
Age 68
John McAlister - Probate in Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1740
    Event Place: Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: St Phillips and St Michaels, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1796-1853
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Antrim, Franklin, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
    [2] Pennsylvania, Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: St. Stephen's, 46 miles from Charleston; Town: Charleston; American County: South Carolina
    Record Source: U.K. and U.S. Directories, 1680-1830

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Town: Charleston; American County: South Carolina charleston, (s.c.)
    Record Source: U.K. and U.S. Directories, 1680-1830

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1806
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 29 Feb 1808
    Event Place: Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records

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