James was the son of James Gillespie Allan and Elizabeth Barr. Although his headstone says he was born in Glasgow, his birth/baptism record was recorded in St. Quivox, Ayrshire, which is nearby.
He came to America with his wife Isabella, daughter Elizabeth, son John, and infant Robert. Their stated destination on the arrival manifest says they were going to Iowa. On October 1, 1850 they are listed as living next door to Alexander Brownlie in Long Grove. The Brownlie house still stands and is open to the public.
He came to America with his wife Isabella, daughter Elizabeth, son John, and infant Robert. Their stated destination on the arrival manifest says they were going to Iowa. On October 1, 1850 they are listed as living next door to Alexander Brownlie in Long Grove. The Brownlie house still stands and is open to the public.
James was the son of James Gillespie Allan and Elizabeth Barr. Although his headstone says he was born in Glasgow, his birth/baptism record was recorded in St. Quivox, Ayrshire, which is nearby.
He came to America with his wife Isabella, daughter Elizabeth, son John, and infant Robert. Their stated destination on the arrival manifest says they were going to Iowa. On October 1, 1850 they are listed as living next door to Alexander Brownlie in Long Grove. The Brownlie house still stands and is open to the public.
He came to America with his wife Isabella, daughter Elizabeth, son John, and infant Robert. Their stated destination on the arrival manifest says they were going to Iowa. On October 1, 1850 they are listed as living next door to Alexander Brownlie in Long Grove. The Brownlie house still stands and is open to the public.
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