William ALLISON, SR.

Birth:
1690
Ireland or Scotland
Death:
27 Aug 1739
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Colonial America
Marriage:
Abt 1715
Ireland
Mother:
Notes:
                   From records of Don Robert Allison, 3201 Castle Dr., Plano, Texas 75074-2941  (H)  972-509-1809

General notes:  Will Abstracts....Lancaster County.   Will Bk A-1, A-36
William Allison of Derry Twp.  "Very sick and weak"
Wife Grise mentions his children....(not named)

Executors:  brother, James Allison and brother-in-law, Charles  REE...Witnesses:  James Ree, James Allison (also Alliston)and Charles Ree.....
Will dated 8 Aug 1739;  proved 18 Aug 1739...
Testator signed with his mark....

He had an estate probated on 18 Aug. 1739 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
He signed a will on 8 August 1739 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.....

William married Grizzell Wray about 1715 in Ireland......
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ID: I556868405 
Name: William ALLISON 
Given Name: William 
Surname: Allison 
Sex: M 
Birth: 1690 in Ireland/Scotland 1 
Death: Abt 27 Aug 1739 in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania 1 
Emigration: 21 Sep 1746 Servant on the ship Rundell sailing from Ireland 1 
Will: 8 Aug 1739 Lancaster County,Pennsylvania 1 
Probate: 27 Aug 1739 Lancaster County,Pennsylvania 1 
Change Date: 18 Jan 2004 2 
Note: 
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Will Abstracts, Lancaster County, N.C. Will Book A-1,A-36, WILLIAM 
ALLISON of Derry Twp. "Very sick and weak." Wife Grise. Mentions his 
children (not named). Executors: brother, James Allison and 
brother-in-law Charles REE. Witnesses: James REE, James ALLISON (also 
Alliston), and Charles REE. Will dated 08/08/1739; proved 08/18/1739. 
Testator signed with his mark.
Will probated 08/27/1739, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Colonial 
America, Lancaster Co., PA, page 36:
"In the name of God amen the 8th day of August in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred thirty nine William Allison in the township of Derry and County of Lancaster and Provenceof Pennsylvania being very sick and weak in Body bot of perfit mid and membry thanks be Given unto God therefor calling into mind the mortality of my Body and knowing that it is Appointed for all men once to dye make and ordene this my last will and testament that is to say principally, and first of all I give and recommend my Soul unto God that Gave it And for my Body I Recommend it to the Earth to be Bourid in a Christian Like and Decent manner att the Descration of my Executors nott doting bot at the General Resurrection I shall Receive the same again by the Mighty Power of God 
and as touching such Worldly Estate where with it hath pleased God to Blis me with in the Life I devisand Dispose of the Same in the following manner and form it my Will and and order that in the first place all my 
Just Debts and Fineral Charges be Paid and Satisfyed. I Give and 
Bequeath to Grisel my well Beloved Wife one third part of my Estet and Movebels I alow that two thirds that Remens to be EquallyDivid amongst my Children for the Schooling and Brining up of them and if itShould 
Pleas God to Call Eny of them hence befor that thy are privid for I alow ther part to be Equly Divid amongst the Rest of my Children. Lickwise I counstout inacsis and alows my Brouther James Allison and my Brouther in 
law Charils Ree Executors Houle and Sole for this my Last Will and Testment to him his heirs and assigns four Ever. I confirrming this and now other to be my Last Will and Testment, In Witness whereof I have 
Signed and Sealed in thePresence his of us James Ree, James Allison, 
William Allison Charles Ree. "Mark" [Note: William Allison's mark 
looks like a covered dish with handles.]

The Allisons were strict Presbyterians from Londonderry, Ulster, Ireland. They were instrumental in forming the Donegal Presbyterian Church, about 1723, in Lancaster/Chester County, PA.
Marriage: Page 281, states William Wray married Mary Galbreath (no date) they were related to Grisel Wray, wife of William Allison PAGE Presently, it is not known the name of either husband of Grizzell, but some researchers are investigating the possibility the 1st husband was William Allison of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The reason for this search is the record found in this book on page 177. It says that "James Maxfield assigns Martha Hamilton (a servant from Ireland on the ship Rundell)to William Allison of Lancaster County yoeman for four years from Sept. 21, 1746. Consideration 14,15 pounds customary dues."

Father: John ALLISON b: in Londonderry,Ireland 
Mother: Unknown JANNET

Marriage 1 Grizzell WRAY b: Abt 1698 in Prob. Scotland or Ireland
Married: Abt 1715 in Ireland 1
Children
   Margaret ALLISON
   Patrick ALLISON
   Robert ALLISON
   Mary ALLISON b: 1718
   John Robert ALLISON b: Bet. 1720 - 1725 in Ireland
   Joseph ALLISON b: 1722

Sources:
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Date: 23 Jul 2000 
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Grizzell or Grise WRAY
Birth:
Abt 1698
Scotland or Ulster, Ireland
Death:
Bef 1794
Orange, North Carolina
Father:
Blocked
Mother:
Blocked
Notes:
                      Research by Eleanor L. Johnson  26 Nov 2002
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   Event(s): 
   Birth:  abt 1698  Place:   Scotland or Ulster, Ireland  
   Death:  1794  Place:   Orange County, NC  
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Marriage(s): 
   Spouse:  William Allison     Disc #34     Pin #803631 
   
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ID: I556868406 
Name: Grizzell WRAY 
Given Name: Grizzell 
Surname: Wray 
Sex: F 
Birth: Abt 1698 in Prob. Scotland or Ireland 1 
Death: Bef 1794 in Orange County,North Carolina 1 
Probate: May 1794 Orange County,North Carolina 1 
Change Date: 18 Jan 2004 2 
Note: 
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Charles A. Hanna's "The Scotch Irish" has details on the Great Plantation of James I/VI, including all the major Scots "undertakers" as they called them and where they had their land. Part of the deal was you had to develop it, so the English Gov. sent out officials to check. These lists everything down to new wells. Minor tenants are alas not named. 
UnderDerry in the Carew Manuscripts it states, "Derry: Next we come to Derry, where we saw the church well slated and repaired . . . A thatched house wherein Mr. Wray dwelleth . . . Two fair lime-kills. A fair whaft of 300 foot long . . ." In 1619, they sent out Nicholas Pynnar to do a survey. Under English Undertakers (Vol. II p. 537) he lists many in Armagh as well. "1500 acres, John Dillon: brick house half built; no bawn; two villages; 3 freeholders; 26 lessess; able to produce 40 men with arms." 
Page 2 Book C, Orange County N.C. Grizzell's will is probated 05/1794. She makes bequests to David Allison, John Allison, my son, Margaret Allison, Grizzel Thompson, daughter of MaryClark, Jean Allison, 
James Donaldson, Elizabeth Allison, and Sarah Allison. David Allison appointed sole executor. Wit: James Mordah and Elizabeth Allison.
Bill of Sale from Grisal McCallister to Mary Clark for one negro girl named Fela for the sum of five pounds.


Marriage 1 William ALLISON b: 1690 in Ireland/Scotland
Married: Abt 1715 in Ireland 1
Children
   Margaret ALLISON
   Patrick ALLISON
   Robert ALLISON
   Mary ALLISON b: 1718
   John Robert ALLISON b: Bet. 1720 - 1725 in Ireland
   Joseph ALLISON b: 1722

Marriage 2 Spouse Unknown

Sources:
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Title: GEDCOM File : 657663-Allison.ged
Date: 23 Jul 2000 
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Children
Marriage
1
Margaret ALLISON
Birth:
Abt 1730
of Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Death:
 
Marr:
 
2
Blocked
Birth:
Death:
Blocked  
Marr:
 
Notes:
                   Possible:
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Patrick Allison    Male        
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Event(s): 
   Birth:  07 NOV 1740   Greencastle, Franklin, Pennsylvania 
   
   Christening:  
   Death:  21 AUG 1802     
   Burial:     
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LDS Ordinances: 
     Baptism:  02 MAR 1940    
   
     Endowment:  10 APR 1941    
   
     Sealing to Parents:  15 MAR 1946   SLAKE 
   
   William Allison / Catherine Craig   
    
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Parents: 
    Father:  William Allison  Family 
    Mother:  Catherine Craig
                  
3
Blocked
Birth:
Death:
Blocked  
Marr:
 
4
Mary ALLISON
Birth:
1718
of Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Death:
Aft 20 Jan 1794
Orange, North Carolina
 
Marr:
 
Notes:
                   IGI  listed several of Lancaster.....did not mention parents..
                  
5
Birth:
1733
Northern Ireland
Death:
Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina
Marr:
Abt 1749/50
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 
Notes:
                   1790 Census   from USGenweb.com   Orange Co.,North Carolina

1790 A425  ALLISON       David           M-637      093  No CENSUS - Tax
1790 A425  ALLISON       Elizabeth       M-637      093  No CENSUS - Tax
1790 A425  ALLISON       James           M-637      094  No CENSUS - Tax
1790 A425  ALLISON       James           M-637      094  No CENSUS - Tax
1790 A425  ALLISON       John            M-637      093  No CENSUS - Tax
1790 A425  ALLISON       John            M-637      094  No CENSUS - Tax
1790 A425  ALLISON       John, Jr.       M-637      094  No CENSUS - Tax
1790 A425  ALLISON       John, Sr.       M-637      094  No CENSUS - Tax
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USGenweb.com.....Orange County Search  found following deed:
Orange County NC - DEEDS - John ALLISON to James GREGORIE, 15 Jun 1784
			   
Orange County, N.C.
Deed Book 3
Page 26
21 September 1787

John ALLISON of Hillsborough to James GREGORIE of Charleston, South Carolina, three hundred seventy four pounds eight shillings with lawful interest from 15 June 1784 and further consideration of five shillings, all of John ALLISON'S lots and houses in Hillsborough, mortgage deed: a corner lot near the Market (No. 6), 453 acres, on waters of Eno River, joins Andrew ROSS, James PRATT, James HASTINGS, and Joseph HASTINS, from James FREELAND, Sheriff, to ALLISON, money due to GREGORIE 1 May 1788 signed: John ALLISON
Witness: James GRANT, Boswell HUNTINGTON acknowledged 7 October 1787 before Samuel ASHE SCC
compd. by A. MICKLES PR
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Also found on usgenweb.com (above) Orange Co.,NC

   NAMES ON THIS CENSUS ARE TAKEN FROM COUNTY TAX LISTS
                1790  census                        
       Allison, John

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    John ALLISON  
    Male     
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Event(s): 
   Birth:  About 1725   , Lancaster, Pennsylvania  
   Christening:  
   Death:  After DEC 1795  
   Burial:     
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LDS Ordinances: 
     Baptism:  12 NOV 1991   DENVE  
     Endowment:  05 FEB 1992   DENVE  
     Sealing to Parents:  06 MAR 1992   DENVE 
   
   William ALLISON / Grizzel     
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Parents: 
    Father:  William ALLISON  Family 
    Mother:  Grizzel     
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Found on google.com   by putting in Allison Clan genealogy....
Hi,
      I trace my line from my great,grandmother:

Glatha Jane Allison b.1853 Putnam Co.,Tenn to
William Herbert Allison b.1823  White Co.,Tenn to
Joseph "Mine Lick" Allison b.1799  Orange Co.,NC  to
John Allison,Jr. b 1762  Orange Co.,NC   to
John Allison,Sr.  b.1720-1738   Penn..md. Martha Hamilton

This is all I know.....can you tell me if you know who John's parents are????.......Do you know any other information on his wife and their family???? Beyond this I'm stopped....

Would so appreciate hearing from you.
Eleanor L. Johnson
elliejohn@yahoo.com
to  als@gte.net   24 Nov 2002
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Will abstracts from Orange County, North Carolina

ancestry.com search
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            Database: Full Context of North Carolina Will Abstracts, 1760-1800
            Combined Matches: 
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            the North Carolina Wills
            A. 
            page 215
            1796 ALLISON, JOHN, Joseph, James, John, Charles, Hamilton, Grisel, Agnes, Martha, Elizabeth. 

IGI NC
FGR ARCHIVES
6th great grandfather....

Unpublished manuscript in my possession on Garrison & Allied lines, compiled by Sandra Garrison, p. A17  (see letter 8 June 1994)

Myrtle Allison information 2-20-1984, Putnam County, Tennessee." JOHN ALLISON, SR died in Orange County, North Carolina...Boonesborough.  He was the father of John, Hamilton and Joseph."
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On genealogy trip into Tennessee with my husband and sister May/June 1999 found in Cookeville Library, Tennessee Room (genealogical room) Pension Application for American Revolution Service Filed From White County, Tennessee: This was John Allison, Jr. the son of John Allison, Sr. where he stated:
"Gen. Butler was our head commander.  We were marched by Gen. Butler from Orange County down to Granville old Court House, in Granville County, where we remained some time.  Some of us here obtained leave to return home for the purpose of intertaining the situation of our relatives, many of whom had suffered from the depredations of the British under the command of Lord Cornwallis....who with his army had lain in the neighborhood of this declarants fathers for two days and nights.  When he arrived at his fathers he found his house striped of furniture.  They had taken a wagon and team from his father and as much corn as they could carry.  This property was never regained.  He remained at his fathers one day and then went immediately and joined the troops under the command after Gen. Green"...The militia were here discharged after remaining a few days and this declarant returned again to his fathers.  This was shortly prior to the surrender of Lord Cornwallis."

In the application for pension he claimed 14 months service to the county.

Tues. June 8, 1999 Eleanor Law Johnson's journal entry:
   I've been researching in Orange County, North Carolina records this afternoon and reading in my Handy book about how the Scotch-Irish came into Pennsylvanina and down into Virginia and to North Carolina....It was facinating:
       "When large groups of Scotch-Irish departed from Pennsylvania down the Shenandoah valley to settle in Virginia, many continued on into North Carolina.  For religious reasons they had been banished from Scotland, where their stong Protestant views irked the religious leaders.  Thousands of them were transplanted into Ireland, where they remained long enough to get an opportunity to come to the new world.  Many of them established homes in the western section of the state, around the present region of Iredell County."   
       I went to the Joseph Smith Building (Salt Lake City,UT) ....found three books, two on Allison's and one on Clark's. The story above fits all of what I read just perfectly.  I find John Allison who marries Martha Hamilton (probably in Penn....Lancaster County....I'll do some research on that)  Anyway, Martha is an indentured servant to William Allison for 4 years....1746 to 1750 and she marries John Allison, possible son of William. 
   From the book "Allison Connections" by Della Pat Franklin, 208 West Cemetery Rd, Cookeville, Tenn  38501 I find the following on pg. 1...."John Allison, Sr. born between 1720 and 1729, came to America (possibly from Ireland) when a small boy and settled in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  It was here he married Martha Hamilton. Martha was born in Antrim, Ireland ca 1833 and came to America 4 Oct 1746.  The following from Emigrants to Penn. 1641-1819 edited by Michael Topper, page 117  "October 4, 1746, James Maxfield assigns Martha Hamilton a servant from Ireland in the ship Rundell to William Allison of Lancaster Co. yeoman for four years from September 21, 1746 until September 1750.  This means that Martha was a servant to William Allison until September 1750.  ....anyway it goes on and is really the story of the Scotch-Irish that came into N.C....


7-24-00
usgenweb.com
Orange County NC - DEEDS - John ALLISON to James GREGORIE, 15 Jun 1784
                             
File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Ms. Louise Overton 

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Orange County, N.C.
Deed Book 3
Page 26
21 September 1787

John ALLISON of Hillsborough to James GREGORIE of Charleston, South Carolina, three hundred seventy four pounds eight shillings with lawful interest from 15 June 1784 and further consideration of five shillings, all
of John ALLISON'S lots and houses in Hillsborough, mortgage deed: a corner lot near the Market (No. 6), 453 acres, on waters of Eno River, joins Andrew ROSS, James PRATT, James HASTINGS, and Joseph HASTINS, from James FREELAND, Sheriff, to ALLISON, money due to GREGORIE 1 May 1788 signed: John ALLISON
Witness: James GRANT, Boswell HUNTINGTON acknowledged 7 October 1787 before Samuel ASHE SCC
compd. by A. MICKLES PR 


RESEARCH:
May fit in with this line.....
Automated Resource Center FHL/SLC
CD  166  Church Records  Pa  1600-1800 Selected Areas
Lancaster County, Vol 3   
Donegal Presbyterian Church
14. widow Allison, s com; William Allison, o com; Martha Allison, Jean Paul, s com; Jo. McIntyre.
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Researched 3-3-02
google.com  for  Obadiah Garrison and Allison's came up......
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HTML created by GED2HTML v3.0b (5/28/97) on Fri Nov 06 17:26:57 1998.

John Robert ALLISON 
BIRTH: ABT 1720, Place Unknown, probably Colonial America/NI 
DEATH: JAN 1796, Orange County, North Carolina, USA 
EVENT: Will Pro FEB 1796, Orange County, North Carolina, USA [S11] 
JOHN ALLISON - Archives Book C, pg 75 
"Dated 8 December 1795 
Proved February 1796 
Wife: Martha 
Son: Joseph Allison, 20 shillings 
James Allison, 240 acres of the entry joining David Allsion's tract 
John Allsion, Charles Allison, Hamilton Allison 
Daus: Jennet, wife of James Ray 
Mary, wife of Thomas Curtis 
Martha, wife of Samuel Garat (that's how it's spelled) 
Grisel Allison, Agnes Allison, Elizabeth Allison 
Executors: wife Martha, and son Joseph Allison 
Witnesses: John Ray, Andrew McBroom" 
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Volume 1, Series 1 page 4: The Will of John Allison, dtd. 8 Dec. 1795 

In the name of God Amen, the Eigth day of December One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Five, I, John Allison of the country of Orange and State of North Carolina being of Sound and perfect memory thanks be to God, therefore, do make, ordain and constitute this my last wil and Testament in the mnner and form following viz: 

First I bequeath my Soul unto the hands of the Almighty God my maker Hoping to be Saved by the meritorious Death and Passion of Jesus Christ my only Savior and Redeemer and as for my Body to be buried in a Christian maner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named: 

ITEM; I give to my Son Joseph Allison Twenty Shilings curent money of North Carolina. 
ITEM; I give to my Son Jaes Allison 240 acres of land of the Entry joining David Allison's tract 
ITEM; I give to my Son John Allison 200 acres of land of the above mentioned track along the North Eand of said track; and the Remaining part of the above mentioned Tract to be divided Equaly between my Son Charles Allison and my Son Hamilton Allison 
ITEM; I give to my Daughter Jennett wife of James Ray Twenty Shillings current money of N.C. 
ITEM; I give to my Daughter Mary wife of Thomas Curtis Twenty Shillings like money; 
ITEM; I give to my Daughter Martha wife of Samul Sarat Twenty Shillings like money; 
ITEM; I give to my Daughter Grisel Allison one cow; 
ITEM; I give to my Daughter Egnes one cow; 
ITEM; I give to my Daughter Elizabeth two cows; 
ITEM; I give to my beloved wife Martha Allson the Tract of Land whereon I now Live with the use of the Plantation and Stock and all the Household Furniter, a negro Boy named Tom to occupy and Enjoy the Hole above mentioned during the term of Hir natural life and at hir Deces the stock and Household Furniture to be at Hir disposal; 
ITEM; I give tro my Son Charles Allison and my Son Hamelton Allison the tract of Land WHEREON I now live after the Deces of my Wife to be Equaly Divided by running north and south the above names Charels to have the South Side and the above named Hamelton the North end of the said Tract. I will that the Negro Boy Tom to be Sold at my wife's deces and Equaly divided amongst my Sons Joseph Allison, James Allison, Charles Allison, John Allison and Hamelton Allison Shear and Shear alik... 

I do hear by make and apoint my said wife Martha Allison and my son Joseph Allison Executors of this my Last Will and Testament and I do hearby Revoke al former Wills by me Maid from Time to Time and acknoledging this only to be my last Will and Testament; In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the day and year First above written: 

Signed Sealed acknoledged 
in the Presence of JOHN ALLISON Seal 


John Ray ) Martha Allison the widow qualified as 
Exec. to the within 
AndrewMcBroom) Jurat 

John Allison Will 
Recorded Feb 1796 


EVENT: Tax List 1755, Orange County, North Carolina, USA [S70] 
Father: William ALLISON 
Mother: Grissell WRAY 

Family 1: Martha HAMILTON 
MARRIAGE: 
Joseph ALLISON 
Mary ALLISON 
James ALLISON 
John Robert, Jr. ALLISON 
Charles ALLISON 
Hamilton ALLISON 
Jennet "Jane" ALLISON 
Martha ALLISON 
Grizzell ALLISON 
Egnes ALLISON 
Elizabeth ALLISON 

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                      _John ALLISON ____________
   _William ALLISON _|
|                  |_Jannett (Janet) UNKNOWN _
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|--John Robert ALLISON 
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|                   _Unknown WRAY ____________
|_Grissell WRAY ___|
                     |_Unknown UNKNOWN _________


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Dear John,
      Thank you so much for your attachment...I truly appreciate your sharing it with me.  We are all in this together  Which line do you come down from?  I assume through John and Martha....
      I looked through my notes and found the following research and conclusions, with some sources, which may be of help to you.   
      Did you do the research that you sent to me?  I was wondering about what the sources were regarding William, Martha and John....Is there a marriage record on John and Martha?  In other words, I'm trying to varify my records as best I can.  Sometimes that's difficult.
Thanks again,
Ellie (Eleanor L. Johnson)

Research and journal notes by Eleanor L. Johnson 
530 S.4th St.
Las Vegas,NV 89101
e-mail:  elliejohn@yahoo.com
copyright 2002 

On genealogy trip into Tennessee with my husband and sister May/June 1999 found in Cookeville Library, Tennessee Room (genealogical room) Pension Application for American Revolution Service Filed From White County, Tennessee: 
This was John Allison, Jr. the son of John Allison, Sr. where he stated:
"Gen. Butler was our head commander.  We were marched by Gen. Butler from Orange County down to Granville old Court House, in Granville County, where we remained some time.  Some of us here obtained leave to return home for the purpose of intertaining the situation of our relatives, many of whom had suffered from the depredations of the British under the command of Lord Cornwallis....who with his army had lain in the neighborhood of this declarants fathers for two days and nights.  When he arrived at his fathers he found his house striped of furniture.  They had taken a wagon and team from his father and as much corn as they could carry.  This property was never regained.  He remained at his fathers one day and then went immediately and joined the troops under the command after Gen. Green"...The militia were here discharged after remaining a few days and this declarant returned again to his fathers.  This was shortly prior to the surrender of Lord Cornwallis."

In the application for pension he claimed 14 months service to the county.

Tues. June 8, 1999 Eleanor Law Johnson's journal entry:
   I've been researching in Orange County, North Carolina records this afternoon and reading in my Handy book about how the Scotch-Irish came into Pennsylvanina and down into Virginia and to North Carolina....It was facinating:
       "When large groups of Scotch-Irish departed from Pennsylvania down the Shenandoah valley to settle in Virginia, many c
                  
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Joseph ALLISON
Birth:
1722
of Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Death:
Bef 19 Apr 1789
 
Marr:
 
7
Blocked
Birth:
Death:
Blocked  
Marr:
 
Notes:
                   Possible
IGI
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Francis allison  
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Event(s): 
   Birth:  About 1710   , , Pennsylvania 
   
   Christening:  
   Death:  
   Burial:  
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     Baptism:  15 JUN 1996   DENVE 
   
     Endowment:  20 MAY 1997   DENVE
                  
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William Allison, Sr. - Grizzell or Grise Wray

William Allison, Sr. was born at Ireland or Scotland 1690. His parents were John Allison and Jannet .

He married Grizzell or Grise Wray Abt 1715 at Ireland . Grizzell or Grise Wray was born at Scotland or Ulster, Ireland Abt 1698 .

They were the parents of 7 children:
Margaret Allison born Abt 1730.
Blocked
Blocked
Mary Allison born 1718.
John Robert Allison, Sr. born 1733.
Joseph Allison born 1722.
Blocked

William Allison, Sr. died 27 Aug 1739 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Colonial America .

Grizzell or Grise Wray died Bef 1794 at Orange, North Carolina .