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John Brightberry McAllister

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John Brightberry McAllister

Birth
Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA
Death
29 May 1850 (aged 1)
Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA
Burial
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA Add to Map
Plot
Old NW Section - Row 219
Memorial ID
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John Brightberry McAllister (McAlester), infant son of William Jackson and Elizabeth Holcomb McAllister.

John B. McAllister's grave is the oldest grave at Steep Hill Cemetery. In 1850, it was his burial that established the cemetery.

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*John's actual surname was McAllister. His brothers, James Jackson and Nathaniel (Doc), changed the spelling of the name to McAlester. As a result, it is seen written both ways.
John Brightberry McAllister (McAlester), infant son of William Jackson and Elizabeth Holcomb McAllister.

John B. McAllister's grave is the oldest grave at Steep Hill Cemetery. In 1850, it was his burial that established the cemetery.

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*John's actual surname was McAllister. His brothers, James Jackson and Nathaniel (Doc), changed the spelling of the name to McAlester. As a result, it is seen written both ways.

Gravesite Details

Headstone is weather worn but easily read with light chalk applied.



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