Joseph Edra Alison (1798 - 1872)

Born 9 Dec 1798 in Tennessee, United States

Ancestors

Descendants

Died 5 Sep 1872 at age 73 in Tennessee, United States

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Biography

Joseph Alison was born in Appalachia, in Tennessee.

Joseph was born on 9 December 1798 in Tennessee.

He married Artamincy Hall about 1840. Their known children were:

1. Robert J. Alison (1839-1914)
2. Sarah Alison (1842-?}
3. Mary Mariah Alison (1843–1906)
4. Benjamin Franklin Francis Alison (1846–1877)
5. John Randolph Alison (1848-1910)
6. Landon Carter Alison (1851-1935)
7. Elizabeth Deery Alison (1853–1896)
8. Joseph Milton Alison (1857-1910)

In the 1850 census Joseph (age 45) was in Sullivan County, Tennessee.^[1]

Joseph Allison M 45 Tennessee

Artimissa Allison F 31 Tennessee

Robert Allison M 10 Tennessee

Sarah Allison F 8 Tennessee

Mary Allison F 6 Tennessee

Francis Allison M 4 Tennessee

Ino Allison M 2 Tennessee

In the 1860 census Joseph (age 60) was at 9th Civil District, Sullivan County, Tennessee.^[2]

Joseph Allison M 60 Tennessee

Minnie Allison F 43 Tennessee

Robt Allison M 19 Tennessee

Mary Allison F 16 Tennessee

Francis Allison M 14 Tennessee

John Allison M 12 Tennessee

Landon Allison M 10 Tennessee

Elizabeth Allison F 8 Tennessee

Joseph Allison M 2 Tennessee

In the 1870 census Joseph (age 72) was the head of household in Sullivan County, Tennessee.^[3]

Joseph Allison M 72 Tennessee

Mincey Allison F 48 Tennessee

Francis Allison F 22 Tennessee

John Allison M 21 Tennessee

Elizabeth Allison F 19 Tennessee

Landon Allison M 18 Tennessee

Joseph Allison M 13 Tennessee

Joseph died on 5 September 1872 and was buried in 1872 in Piney Flats, Sullivan, Tennessee.^[4]

Research Notes

Spelling of last name

• The accepted spelling of the descendants of his daughter Elizabeth has been Alison as used in the book compiled by W. R. Sanders and as used as the middle name for various descendants. (Including Joseph's granddaughter, Mary A. Sanders, and his 2x great grandson Robert Boy)

• The headstone erected as some point by B.J.R. (R.J.R.?) & J.M. Allison uses the Allison spelling. J.M. Allison may refer to his son Joseph Milton.

• The 1850, 1860, and 1870 Censuses use the Allison spelling, the 1860 Agriculture Schedule uses the Alison spelling.

Any one else finding research information regarding how Joseph or his family members preferred the spelling of his last name, please add comments. Emily Holmberg

Sources

1. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850", database with images
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 29; Digital film/folder number: 004206054_001_M9C6-HRL; FHL microfilm: 444853; Image number: 135; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01136-0
   FamilySearch Record: MC69-9YH (accessed 27 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-66T3-MQQ
   Joseph Allison (45) in Sullivan, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee, United States.
2. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860", database with images
   citing Page: 106; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005171453; FHL microfilm: 805275; Image number: 110; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01821-9
   FamilySearch Record: M8T5-2H1 (accessed 27 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GBSX-9B6K
   Joseph Allison (60) at 9th Civil District, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
3. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870", database with images
   citing Page: 4; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 23; Digital film/folder number: 004275535; FHL microfilm: 000553064; Image number: 175; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01565-6
   FamilySearch Record: MD8W-55L (accessed 27 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DKTQ-R97
   Joseph Allison (72) head of household in Sullivan, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
4. ↑ Memorial: "Find a Grave", database with images
   Find A Grave: Memorial #17979719 (accessed 05/14/2018 and 27 April 2024)
   Memorial page for Joseph Alison (9 Dec 1798-5 Sep 1872), citing New Bethel Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Kellbug (contributor 46872612). Note: Merge suggested 04/27/2024 with duplicate memorial #171716298. ~~~~

• "Genealogy of the Sanders, Alison and Collateral Families of Sullivan & Washington Counties Tennessee" Compiled & Published by W. R. Sanders Printed September 1972