Person:John Allison (71)

Will Abstract

Warren County, TN Will Book 3 page 138 dated 4 December 1852

I, John Allison, do make and publish this my last will and testament.

1st, I direct that my funeral expenses and just debts be paid.

2nd, I bequeath to my beloved wife Rachael Allison the house and land north and west of James Allison's during her life or widowhood, then to go to James Allison and his heirs. Rachael also to receive stock, furniture, tools, etc.. The balance of the estate to be sold and equally divided amongst my heirs.

I also bequeath to my grandson Jefferson Thaxton one bay filly and my saddle.

I appoint John Miller my executor.

Witnesses William Bonner Sr. and John M. Little [this should be Lytle].

Proved in open court 3 January 1853.

Warren County Will Book 3 page 240 on 15 March

1855 settlement was made with John Miller executor of John Allison Sr. deceased.

USGenWeb Archives

1.   United States. 1830 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M19).

   Name: John Allison Senior
   Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Warren, Tennessee
   Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
   Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1 [b. bet. 1771-1780]
   Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
   Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 2 [b. bet. 1771-1780]
   Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
   Total Free White Persons: 5
   Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 5

2. ↑ ^2.0 2.1 United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432).

   Name: John Allison
   Gender: Male
   Age: 79
   Birth Year: abt 1771
   Birthplace: North Carolina
   Home in 1850: District 8, Warren, Tennessee, USA
   Married Within the Year: Y
   Occupation: Wagon Maker
   Industry: Railroad and miscellaneous transportation equipment
   Real Estate: 1100
   Line Number: 26
   Dwelling Number: 1357
   Family Number: 1357
   Household Members: Name Age
   Ruth Fletcher 44 - Ruth [Tipton] Fletcher, widow of John H. Fletcher.
   James H Fletcher 17
   Elizabeth Fletcher 14
   Harriet Fletcher 12
   Rebecca Fletcher 10
   Benjamin F Fletcher 7
   Mary Fletcher 4
   John Allison 79
   Rachel Allison 23 - assuming this is John Allison's 2nd wife "Rachel" named in his will written 2 years later, quite an age variance if correct. The age does clearly read "23" on the original census record.
   Jefferson Thaxton 17 - John Allison's grandson [named in John Allison's will]

3.   Find A Grave.

   John Allison Sr.
   BIRTH 28 Aug 1770
   Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
   DEATH 18 Dec 1852 (aged 82)
   McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee, USA
   BURIAL
   Liberty Cemetery
   McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee, USA
   
   married Mary Shaw on 26 Aug 1791 in Guilford Co., NC
   
   https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16478399/john-allison