Notes

Note N2218 Index

Mr McAllister was born in the State of Virginia in the year 1819, came with his parents, William and Belena {Frazier) McAllister, in 1830, at the age of about ten years, and was raised on a farm, which was his delight. He was splendid man, honest and strict in business matters as you will find one in ten thousand. His wife's name before marriage in 1842 was Miss L. Gallbreth. She was born in Tennessee in 1821, and was a grand, good woman. She was widely known and unusually liked by all who knew her. The family went to Nebraska in 1884, where they died, Mrs M. July 4, 1888, and Mr.. M., August, 1892. Both are buried there.
Mr.. and Mrs. McAllister had a host of friends in Madison County, where they lived so long and were known so well, and where Mr. M. served his fellow-citizens in many responsible places, serving as County Commissioner for several years. He was all through life a Mason and practiced its teachings He was liberal in his views, and was a Universalist in faith. No man ever lived in all Madison county whose word was better than his, and a true friend to all. I am glad to notice this worthy couple in the Pioneer, who are sleeping in the far away West.
Following are the names of their children: Koreen, born September 10, 1843; married to Wilson Cory in 1862; died in 1886; buried at the Anderson cemetery. Emily, born January 18, 1845; married to James C. Poindexter in 1864. 'He died January 25, 1878; was born in Virginia, April 11, 1836; was in the late War. Company K, Eighth Indiana Volunteers, serving as Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain; children's names, Cora, Charles, Nettie and Maud. Carshena, born March , 1847; married to Jane Booram; reside in Markleville. She is a daughter of the late John Booram. Balema, born in 1849; married to Cassady Manning; he is deceased. Decatur, born in 1851; died in 1872; is buried at Pendleton Mary E., born in 1853; married to Wilson Cory; reside in Adams township. John J., born in 1858; married to Miss Roth. She is dead. Walter, born in 1865; died at the age of two years; buried at the McAllister cemetery, . John McAllister was a brother of Garrett, James and Thomas, the first two dead. The latter lives in Harris, Mo.
[The Pioneer, Harden, 1895]

Notes

Note N2219 Index

Age was given as 3 years old in 1860 Iowa Census, page 21, dated 18 Jun 1860. This would make his birthdate in 1856/1857.

Notes

Note N2220 Index

This census gives John's age as 3, for birthdate of 1857.

Notes

Note N2221 Index

Lived in the home of Anton and Samantha Korb after their mother's death. Remained with them after they moved from Iowa to Kansas, until he headed west on his own, at age 22.

Middle initial from 1860 Iowa Census, dated 18 Jun 1860.

Notes

Note N2222 Index

Mentioned in father's will dated 14 June 1799 and probated in 1801.

Notes

Note N2223 Index

In 1830 census, one daughter is listed age under 5. Probably Mary Ann.

Notes

Note N2224 Index

1850 Census lists age as 6 years old.

Notes

Note N2225 Index

Married by the time her mother died. Her husband Billy Neff sold his livery business in Osborne while Jen was seriously ill and he moved south to Hays City. As soon as she was able to be active again, Jen closed up all business matters at Osborne, Kansas and moved to Seattle Washington with what money she had left. There she leased a hotel and did a thriving business. Billy Neff attempted a reconciliation, but she refused. In 1886 that she left Seattle to visit the family in Osborne. Later, she sold her hotel in Seattle and planned to came back to Osborne, but was suddenly taken ill. While all symptoms pointed to first to simple neuralgia, it went to her heart and she died in twenty-four hours.

"The Neff estate, at Seattle, Washington, involving something like $4,000 in cash, is about to be settled. Of this amount, Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Leebrick of this city will receive about $2,500.--Osborne Farmer"-- 10 Sep 1896, Downs (KS) Times

Notes

Note N2226 Index

1820 Census gives age as 16-26 years old.