Husband William Allison 1 2
Born: 5 Apr 1794 3
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Died: 11 Feb 1877 3
Buried: - Allison Cemetery, near Spring Mills, Centre Co, PA
Father: Archibald Allison, Jr. (1761-1845) 4 5
Mother: Eleanor McCormick (Abt 1764-1848) 1 2
Marriage: 25 Jun 1847 3
Wife Sarah A. McNitt 3
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Died: 18 Dec 1896 6
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Father: William R. McNitt ( - ) 3
Mother: Esther McCoy ( - ) 3
Children
1 M William M. Allison 3 7
Born: 4 Nov 1850 - Gregg Twp, Centre Co, PA 3
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Spouse: Lurana B. Higman ( - )
Marr: 2 Jun 1880 8
2 F Esther Eleanor Allison 2
Born: 15 Jan 1852 3
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Spouse: Frank McCoy ( - ) 2
Marr: 30 Oct 1879 2
3 M Edward Allison 9
Born: 2 Aug 1855 - Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA 3
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4 F Lillie E. Allison 3
AKA: Lettie E. Allison 1
Born: 28 Sep 1860 3
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5 M Archibald Allison 3
Born: 27 Jun 1863 3
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General Notes: Husband - William Allison
He resembled his father in character, and was one of the prominent men of this section in his day. His first employment was as a clerk in a store at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he remained six or seven years. He then went to Brown's Mills, in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, later Reedsville, and in July, 1827, opened a store in partnership with J. & J. Potter. After the dissolution of the firm, in 1829, Mr. Allison conducted the business for a few years, and then returned to his old home near Spring Mills. The death of his father in 1845 brought to him a large amount of work in connection with the settlement of the estate, and this with the improvement of his share of the property, occupied his time for many years. In December, 1847, the failure of J. & J. Potter, of whom he was a creditor to a large amount, occasioned a protracted litigation, but Mr. Allison's claims were finally sustained. In the meantime he purchased a hotel and factory, and considerable real estate at Potters Mills, and made his home there in the old residence of James Potter. His declining years were marked by uninterrupted prosperity, his business tact and great executive ability enabling him to manage his extensive interests with success. He possessed a remarkable memory, and having kept himself well-informed upon passing events he became in later years a veritable encyclopedia. During his late years he was confined to the house by a paralytic stroke; but his cheerful spirit did not fail him.