James Harrison ALLISON 1835-1902

ALLISON

Posted By: Bobbie Knudsen (email)
Date: 4/6/2013 at 17:37:30

Des Moines Daily Leader
Des Moines, Iowa
Jan. 30, 1902

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The public has known little of James H. Allison, younger brother of Senator Allison, who died Sunday at his home in Belmond, Wright county. The deceased resided long at Peosta, Dubuque county, but a few years ago removed to his farm in Wright county where he has since resided.

Although a man of stability and character, it does not appear that he had any of his distinguished brother's aptitude for public affairs. The sketches of his life does not indicate that he ever held any office, although the name of his son, William P. Allison, jr., appeared prominently in the public prints at the outbreak of the Spanish war, when, through the influence of his uncle, he was given a commission in the voluntary army.

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(note: copied as printed, article has Jr. after son William's name)