Robert Hamilton Allison1

b. 8 August 1871, d. before April 1930
FatherRobert Clark Allison2 b. 23 Feb 1828, d. 31 May 1902
MotherRebecca Jane Clark2 b. 18 Jun 1844, d. 1923
Birth8 Aug 1871 Robert Hamilton Allison was born on 8 Aug 1871 in Washington County, Virginia.1,2 
Occupation  Robert was a railroad man. As a young man he worked for the Norfolk and Western Railway, rising to the position of train dispatcher.3 
Marriagecirca 1902 He married Bertha Snyder circa 1902.4 
Cens-Sum  Robert and Bertha lived in Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, until late 1920 or early 1921. Robert held the position of Superintendant of the Santa Fe Railroad during this time.4,5 
ResidenceJun 1921  The couple's only child, a son named Robert was born in June 1921 in Kansas. He was afflicted with cerebral palsy from the time of his birth.3,6 
Deathbefore Apr 1930 Robert died before Apr 1930.7 
  Bertha and Robert Jr. lived with her parents in Los Angeles after Robert's death. Bertha died in Los Angeles in 1973. Robert Jr. died in 1996 in San Mateo County, California.7,8 

Family

Bertha Snyder b. 25 Mar 1884, d. 12 Oct 1973
Child
  • Robert Allison3 (24 Jun 1921 - 23 Apr 1996)
ChartsDescendants of Robert Clark and Martha Harvie
Last Edited28 May 2009

Citations

  1. [S2203] Leonard Allison Morrison, The History of the Alison or Allison Family, p. 162.
  2. [S165] Robert C. Allison household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring, ED 94, page 28 (66D stamped), dwelling 242, family 244, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, The census lists: Robert C. Allison 52, surveyor; Rebecca J., 35, wife; Mary C. 11, dau; Rosa S. 10, dau; Robert H. 8, son; Jennie K. 7, dau; William A. 4, son; Mary B. Clark 21, sister-in-law; all born in Virginia; all parents born in Virginia.
  3. [S2281] Fred Allison Jr., Fred Allison 1882-1974 Scientist, Educator, p. 238.
  4. [S2284] Robert H. Allison household, 1910 U.S. cens., Peoria Co., Illinois, pop. sched., Chillicothe-Ward 2, ED 52, sheet 5A (p. 50 stamped), dwelling (smudged), family (smudged), viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2009, image 9 of 18. Household includes: Robert H. Allison, 38, marr #1, marr 8 yrs, b. VA, superintendant of Santa Fe RR; Bertha, wife, 26, marr #1, marr 8 yrs, no children, b. IL.
  5. [S2285] Robert H. Allison household, 1920 U.S. cens., Peoria Co., Illinois, pop. sched., Chillicothe, ED 49, sheet 14B, dwelling 351, family 363, viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2009, image 28 of 41. Household includes: Robert H. Allison, 48, b. VA, RR superintendant; Bertha B., wife, 35, marr , b. IL.
  6. [S1333] "California Death Index 1940-1997", Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com). Robert H. Allison entry, viewed May 2009.
  7. [S2283] Bertha B. Allison household, 1930 U.S. cens., Los Angeles Co., California, pop. sched., Los Angeles, ED 19-174, sheet 7-B, dwelling 26, family 26, viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2009, image 14 of 30. Household includes: Bertha B. Allison, rents home for $75 mos, 46, wid, marr at 17, b. IL; Robert H., son, 8, b. KS; William B. Snyder, father, 72, marr at 24, b. MD, retired; Katie E., mother, 67, marr at 18, b. IL; resid 224 N. Oxford St.
  8. [S1333] "California Death Index 1940-1997", Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com). Bertha B. Allison entry, viewed May 2009.