William Andrew Allison1

b. 16 November 1875, d. 19 June 1911
FatherRobert Clark Allison2 b. 23 Feb 1828, d. 31 May 1902
MotherRebecca Jane Clark2 b. 18 Jun 1844, d. 1923
Birth16 Nov 1875 William Andrew Allison was born on 16 Nov 1875 in Washington County, Virginia.3,2 
Occupation  Like his brother Robert, William was a railroad man. At the age of 25 he was empoyed as a train dispatcher in Bristol, Tennessee.4 
Marriagecirca 1902 He married Elizabeth Goode Buchanan, daughter of William Buchanan and Mary Pennington Perkins, circa 1902.5 
Death19 Jun 1911 William drowned in the Mississippi River at New Orleans, Louisiana, on 19 Jun 1911.3,5 
Burial He was buried at Edgehill Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.6 

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William and Elizabeth's shared headstone; also a photo of Edgehill Cemetery
ChartsDescendants of Robert Clark and Martha Harvie
Last Edited19 Nov 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. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 151. Stone reported to read: Wilbon (?) Allison Andrew, 1873-1911. Note by D. Powell: a photo taken 4/2009 shows the following: William Andrew Allison, born Nov. 16, 1875, died June 19, 1911.
  4. [S1164] B__ Sullivan household, 1900 U.S. cens., Sullivan Co., Tennessee, pop. sched., Bristol, ED 120, sheet 13A, dwelling 211, family 230, viewed online at Ancestry.com, March 2007, image 25 of 33. Enumeration includes: Will A. Allison, roomer, b. May 1875, 25, sgl, b. VA, parents b. VA, train dispatcher.
  5. [S2271] Memphis (Tennessee) Press-Scimitar, film covers April 1911-June 30th 1911.
  6. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 151. Stone reported to read: Wilbon (?) Allison Andrew, 1873-1911.