Plantation Govan 1891

nelmit · Post by **nelmit** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:51 pm

Hello Jean,

Do you know John's wife's name, date and place of birth?

If he left her with a number of children there may be a poorhouse application which could show his parent's names. I could check if I have the info.

Regards,
Annette M

I've just noticed they left Glasgow.............still it might be worth a check.

Post by **Jean Jeanie** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:10 pm

Hi Annette

Yes, they had left Glasgow and were living in Broxburn, West Lothian.

She could, of course, have returned there after the event. I haven't, yet, looked for her d.c. A quick look on SP reveals that 2 Eli*a mcAl*st*r died in West Lothian, but none in Uphall/Broxburn

Just in case, his wife's name was Eliza Jane m.s. Bell. Year of birth 1865/1866 (taken from census ages) born Ireland.

Thanks for your trouble.

Best wishes
Jean

Post by **Jean Jeanie** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:16 pm

I have a bit more information now.

I have been in touch with my GR contact and she says she found one of John's sons, David, in New Jersey married to a Helena.

She didn't elaborate on this and I can't ask her for any further details at the moment as she informed me that her father passed away a couple of weeks ago and family history has gone on the back burner for the moment.

Best wishes
Jean

Post by **SarahND** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:31 pm

Hi Jean,
Here he is in 1930. It shows clearly where they went first! And perhaps his father stayed in Canada.

Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey
McAllister, David, Head, 30, born in Scotland, came to U.S. in 1929, Switchboard Operator, Telephone co.
McAllister, Helene, Wife, 27, born in Scotland, came to U.S. in 1929
McAllister, Jean, Daughter, 3, born in Canada, came to U.S. in 1929

All the best,
Sarah

Post by **Jean Jeanie** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 12:01 am

Thanks Sarah

Will now try to find out when David and perhaps his father, went to Canada.

Best wishes
Jean