Biographical Sketch for
John McAlister Family
John McAlister------+
|
Jane Strang---------+
John McAlister
Read his biographical sketch.
Born October 2, 1802, at Falkirk, Scotland.
Came to Canada in 1816.
Son of Alexander and Elizabeth Brash McAlister.
Known as "Mac" or "Sandy".
Married Jane Strang October 2, 1838, in Chatham, Canada.
Came to Lake County in 1842.
Bought land from federal government.
Farmer.
Money lender.
Moved to Waukegan, Ill., in 1882.
Died December 6, 1888, in Waukegan, Illinois, at age 86 years 2 months and 4 days.
Jane Strang
See details in Strang sketch.
All rights reserved, Historic Millburn Community Association, Inc.
legal stuff
This URL is http://www.hmca-il.org/l_jmcal.htm
Last update on 2005Jul24. Contact webmaster with comments.
