McLennan Co. TX - Obit for Rev. J. B. Allison Submitted by Carol Couch ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** Waco Daily Examiner Saturday May 26, 1883 Rev. J.B. Allison, born in Smith Co., Tenn, in 1828; was 54. At age 17, he was a soldier in the Mexican War. Became a preacher 30 years ago. He was stricken Sunday night with paralysis at the residence of Dr. J.E. Snodgrass. His son Rev. A.A. Allison is pastor at Georgetown. Sunday May 27, 1883 Remains of Rev. J.B. Allison arrived in Waco yesterday and were taken to the residence of B.F. Richey on South 4th, and to the 5th Street Methodist Church, with Masonic rites. Burial at Oakwood.