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"MORLAND--Donna Kay Dobbins, 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Dobbins, Bogue, died in Graham County Hospital after a short illness. Surviving besides her parents are a sister, Vicki Ann, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H.Cc. Hartzell, Tulsa, Okla."--22 Sep 1954, Salina (KS) Journal
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Note N3926
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Began experiencing epileptic siezures about age 8. Was eventually diagnosed with Lennox Gastaut syndrome, a particularly difficult to treat version of epilepsy. Resided for about 35 years at a nursing home in Colby Kansas.
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Note N3927
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"NEW BUFFALO. NEW BUFFALO, February 1.--Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Steele received the sad intelligence of the death of their loving and affectionate daughter, Emma, the estimable wife of David McCallister, postmaster at Mt. Holly, early on Tuesday morning. Mrs. McCallister had been ailing for some time with the dreaded disease, consumption, but her parents received a letter from her son, stating that his mother was better, and a few hours afterward, the sad news coming, caused a shock to the family. The deceased leaves a loving husband, five children and aged parents, and an only sister, Mrs. Adelade Swartz, wife of William Swartz, of Duncannon, to mourn her death. it has cast a gloom over her wide circle of friends here as well as her friends in Mt. Holly. Mrs. McCallister was a very kind lady to the poor and was well thought of by all who made her acquaintance. The funeral will take place from her father's residence on Thursday. Interment in Hill cemetery."--4 Feb 1888, The (Newport PA) News
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Note N3928
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Christening date of Jan 1809 is listed at Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Campbelltown, Lebanon, PA
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Note N3929
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Christening date is from records of Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Campbelltown, Lebanon, PA
Birth date calculated from tombstone is 29 Nov 1797
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Note N3930
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Christening date is from records of Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Campbelltown, Lebanon, PA
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Note N3931
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"John was the son of Alexander McAllister & Elizabeth (Baughman) McAllister.
Siblings: girl (died in infancy), Jacob (1826-1829), Alexander (1828-1833), Elizabeth (McAllister) Mumper (1830-1879), Alfred U.(1835-1897), William (1838-1866), David, James (1843-1879) & Joseph C. McALLISTER.
Col. John B. McAllister peacefully passed to rest Saturday morning at two o'clock after years of suffering.
Some eight years ago Col. McAllister, while a resident of Oil City, Pa. was stricken with paralysis, which, as years passed, developed more markedly into paresis, as well as weakening him physically. The last two years he had been confined to his bed comparatively helpless. Sunday 28th. ult, he was stricken a second time with paralysis, affecting chiefly his face and throat, rendering the process of swallowing impossible, his death resulting therefrom.
John Baughman McAllister was born at New Buffalo, this county, April 24, 1833, and at the time of his death was consequently aged 63 years, 10 months, and 12 days.
He spent his early boyhood on his father's farm, but developing an aptitude for study and having exhausted the curriculum of the country schools of those days, he became a student at the Bloomfield Academy. After a well rounded course in this institution he entered the law office of William A. Sponsler, in this place, April 7, 1854, and on the 5th of April, 1856, was admitted to practice at the Perry county bar. In October, 1856, he was elected District Attorney of the county on the Democratic ticket. Accepting a re-nomination from his party in 1859 he was defeated by G. Rush Roddy in October of that year, the latter having a majority of 34 votes.
Imbued with a military spirit, Mr. McAllister had been, prior to the rebellion, an able and efficient drill master of the local militia. After the outbreak of the civil war he helped organize Company I, (which was recruited in Perry county and Philadelphia of the 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry, and became its captain when he was mustered into service, October 7, 1862; on November 6 of the same year he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment. After a term of gallant service he resigned his command May 31, 1863, and returned to this place.(New Bloomfield)
In the year 1864 Col. McAllister moved to Oil City, this State, for the practice of the profession of law. There he speedily rose to the front rank of the bar and acquired a large and lucrative practice, which he retained until he was stricken with paralysis as above stated. Finding himself unable to do him justice in his chosen profession, Col. McAllister and family moved to this place in 1891, where he resided in retirement until his death.
January 8, 1858, Mr. McAllister was joined in marriage with Miss Margretta E. Rice, daughter of the late Judge John Rice, of this place. From this union there resulted four children, all of whom survive; Thomas McAllister, a resident of this place, now traveling; Mrs. Bessie M. McIntire, of Appolo, Pa.; Mrs. Lillian Boal, of Great Falls, Montana; and J.R. McAllister, of Whiting, Ind. Of these Mrs. McIntire and J.R. McAllister were a their father's death and funeral. Mrs. McAllister departed this life August 23, 1870.
Mr. McAllister, on the 27th of February, 1873, was married to Miss Emma Watson, of Niagara Falls, who survives him, and who through all her husband's long illness cared for him with a patient and loving devotion that within the writer's knowledge finds no parallel.
Three brothers, A.U. McAllister, Esq., of Montpelier, Indiana; D.A. McAllister, of Mr. Holly, Cumberland county, Pa. and J.C. McAllister, Esq., of Washington, D.C., survive; the last two were at the funeral.
The deceased was a member of the Protestant Episcopal church of Oil City, Pa. and during his residence there and before permanently enfeebled was recognized as a prominent member of his church.
Socially, Col. McAllister was a cordial gentleman, most courteous to friends and affable to all. In his earlier years and up until his illness, Mr. McAllister was a strikingly handsome man, conspicuous in any gathering. In politics he was an uncompromising Democrat, always aggressive, and on the stump was a logical and eloquent speaker, and rendered able service to his party in many political campaigns.
The remains of Mr. McAllister were interred in the cemetery this place, Monday. Rev. William Dorwart, rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal church, Newport, officiating. At the conclusion of the services at the grave by the minister, the Masonic fraternity, of this place, performed the beautiful burial service of the order. Mr. McAllister had been a member of the Perseverence Lodge, of Harrisburg."--10 Mar 1897, Peoples Advocate & Press
"JOHN B. McALLISTER. Attorney-at-Law, Oil City, Venengo county, Pa.--Office adjoining the Philadelphia House. He has also established an agency for the sale of Real Estate. Persons having property for sale will find it to their advantage to give him a call."--4 May 1870, The Perry County (PA) Democrat
"Death of Col. John B. McAllister. After a protracted illness, Col. John B. McAllister died at his residence in this borough about 2 o'clock Saturday morning. Another paralytic stroke was the immediate cause of his death.
Col. McAllister, some years ago, occupied a prominent position in the business and political affairs of this county. He was admitted to the Bar in January, 1856 and was elected District Attorney for this county the same year, serving three years.
During the civil war he was Lieut. Colonel of the Seventeenth Pa. Cavalry, creditably acquitting himself in that capacity. After peace had been restored, he removed to Oil City, Pa., and for several years practiced his profession in the courts of Venango county.
A few years ago he returned to this borough, but his condition of health prevented active work and at length he succumbed to a stroke of paralysis. His funeral took place on Monday forenoon, Rev. Wm. Dorwart, pastor of the Protestant Episcopal church at Newport, officiating, of which denomination Col. McAllister was a member. At the grave, the beautiful and solemn rites of the Masonic fraternity were observed he being a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 27, A.Y.M., Harrisburg, Pa. His remains were interred in the Bloomfield Cemetery. He leaves a widow and four children--two sons and two daughters. His brother, J. C. McAllister, Esq, of Washington, D.C. and David McAllister of Mt. Holly, Cumberland county; his daughter Bessie and her husband J.F. McIntire, of Apollo, Pa., and son J Richard McAllister attended the funeral.
Col. McAllister was born in Watts township, this county, and was aged 63 years, 10 months and 12 days."--10 Mar 1897, The Perry County (PA) Democrat