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Note: 1860 CENSUS of COPIAH CO., MS, page 949, 1231/1240
A. L. Allison; 29; male; Publisher of Paper; born in NC Mary F. Allison; 23; female; Printer, born in MS F. A. ALLISON; 20; male; born in NC * * * * * CIVIL WAR RECORD FOR FRANKLIN ALEXANDER ALLISON from National Archives & Mississippi State Archives 3 May 1862 --- 31 December 1863 (1 year 7 months) 3 May 1862 -- Enlisted at Hazelhurst, MS as a private in Company F, 38th Mississippi Cavalry, Confederate Army, for 3 years or the end of the war, by Capt. L. M. Graves.
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3 May 1862 to 30 June 1862 -- Present
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24 May 1862 -- Appointed Regimental Post Master
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July & August 1862 -- Present -- Last paid to June 30, 1862 by Capt. Shepherd
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September & October 1862 -- Present -- Last paid to June 30, 1862 by Capt. Shepherd
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November & December 1862 -- Present -- Last paid to August 31, 1862 by Capt. E. Hoskins. Remarks: Name appears in column of names present
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January & February 1863 -- Absent -- Last paid to October 31 by Capt. E. Hoskins. Remarks: Sent off on business. Improperly absent.
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March through June 1863 -- No records.
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June 30 to October 31, 1863 -- Absent -- Last paid to December 31, 1863 by Capt. E. Hoskins. Remarks: On extra duty from Feb 1, 1863, so on roll.
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November & December 1863 -- Absent -- Last paid to December 31, 1863 by Capt. Hoskins. Remarks: Absent without - Now paroled.
* * * * * The 38 Regiment Mississippi Infantry was organized about May 12, 1862. Early in 1864 the designation was changed to 38th Regimental Mississippi Mounted Infantry, and by 1865 it was known as the 38th Regimental Mississippi Cavalry.
* * * * * 1865 CENSUS OF JACKSON CO., IL -- Carbondale Precinct
F. ALLISON 1 male between 20-30 [Franklin] 1 female between 20-30 [Mary] 1 male under 10 [Franklin, Jr.] * * * * * 1870 CENSUS OF JACKSON CO., IL -- Murphysboro Township
ALLISON, Franklin; 30; Clerk in Store; NC ALLISON, Mary; 26; Keeping house; MS ALLISON, Franklin; 8; MS ALLISON, Catherine; 3; IL ALLISON, Cora; 11/12; IL * * * * * 1880 CENSUS OF JACKSON CO, IL -- Murphysboro Township
ALLISON, Franklin; 40; Printer; NC; NC; NC ALLISON, Mary; 36; Keeping house; MS; PA; PA ALLISON, Frank; 18; Laborer; MS; NC; MS ALLISON, Cassie; 13; IL; NC; MS ALLISON, Cora; 10; IL; NC; MS ALLISON, Lizzie; 5; IL; NC; MS ALLISON, Ralph; 4; IL; NC; MS ALLISON, Daisy; 2; IL; NC; MS * * * * * The following letters, etc., were transcribed from the U.S. Government Personnel File of Franklin Alexander Allison, pertaining to his employment with the U.S. Government Printing Office:
Letter of recommendation written by: John Kimmel
Date: 5 April 1889
Hon. Geo. W. Smith
Washington, DC
Dear Sir,
Mr. Frank Allison has just returned from Cape Girardeau. Mo. where he had been at work on a paper. He has quit the Cape and is now out of employment and by reason of his superior ability as a printer and his excellent records as a Republican I think he should have some good position in the Government Printing Office at Washington. He being peculiarly fitted for such a position I would respectfully recommend him for your favorable consideration and any thing you should do for him will be appreciated by your and his friends in common. He would be ready to enter upon duty on short notice.
Very respectfully
John (?) Kimmel
* * * * * Application for employment letter written by: Franklin Alexander Allison
Date: 17 April 1889
The Honorable Public Printer
Washington, DC
Sir:
I hereby transmit you this as my application for a position in the government Printing Office. I am a bonified resident of Murphysboro Jackson Co. Ill., age 49 years and have a family. I am a (practical) printer by profession began the business when 17 years of age and am now at work in the "Era Office" of this place. Further, am now and always have been a consistent and active Republican and have never failed to do my part in campaign work. Hoping that you will favorably consider my application for a printer, I am,
Very respectfully,
Frank A. Allison
* * * * * Letter of recommendation written by: Dr. O. B. Ormsby, Murphysboro, IL
Date: 1889
I take pleasure in recommending Mr. Frank A. Allison for a position in the government printing office on the ground of ability and skill as a printer. Steadfast adherence to the Republican party during all the years since 1864, and those qualities of mind and heart that have during all the time of my acquaintance with him secured for him the respect of all classes with which he has been brought in contact. He enjoys the confidence of all our citizens who are acquainted with him.
B. B. Ormsby
* * * * * Letter of recommendation written by: Jno. L. Ozburn
Date: 18 April 1989
OFFICE OF GARTSIDE COAL CO. Big Muddy Mines Mine Weights to Govern All Cases General Office 514 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo. F. Hartman, Superintendent
Charles Hamilton, Treasurer
Alex Hamilton, Secretary
Jno L. Ozburn, Clerk
Murphysboro, Illinois, April 18, 1889
Hon G. W. Smith
Washington DC
Dear Sir:
Mr. F. A. Allison of the city is an applicant for a position in the Printing Department of the Gov. From what I know ( ? ) no better selection could be made. As you well know his fitness for such a position it is useless for me to detail them here - his appointment would please his many friends here and in my opinion a majority of the Republicans of this City and vicinity.
Yours Truly
Jno L. Ozburn
* * * * * Letter of recommendation written by: W. H. Hull, Prop. - Jackson County Era
Date: 19 April 1989
Office of Jackson County Era, W. H. Hull, Prop. Fine Job Printing A Specialty Subscription Rate $1.50 year Murphysboro, ILL., April 19, 1889
I have known Mr. F. A. Allison for the past twenty-five years, during which time he has followed printing as a trade, have worked with him and had him in my employment, and I can say that he is a sober industrious and honest workman, a good citizen and moreover a Republican. As a printer I know him to be better and more proficient that the average and his steady habits entitle him to the respect of all and a valuable workman to any establishment.
W. H. Hull
* * * * * Letter written by: George W. Smith, U. S. Rep. (52nd Congress)
Date: 12 October 1889
Mr. F. A. Allison
Murphysboro, ILL.
Friend Allison:
Your appointment will be forwarded you today - report for duty Nov. 4th. Maj. Alden is to come on Dec 1st or about that time.
Henry May - whom you know, is comfortably situation within about two blocks of the printing office and says he can furnish you a room and board - If I were you I would stop with him - Harry O'Donnel of Mound City, who is in the Printing office will be married on the 23rd inst. and he and his wife will room and board with Henry - Sam Cunningham & wife are living near Henry.
I expect to be at home the last of next week if able to go - have been sick all this week and am almost too shaky to write.
Very truly,
Geo W. Smith
* * * * * Letter written by: George W. Smith, U. S. Rep (52nd Congress)
Date: 11 June 1893
Hon. F. W. Palmer
Public Printer
Washington DC
Dear Sir:
Mr. Frank A. ALLISON of Murphysboro and D. L. Barton of Carbondale, Ill, were both appointed to positions in the Govt. Printing office by yourself, on my recommendation, and both have (been) dismissed or furloughed since I left Washington. Both are married men with families to support and are poor. I am informed that you are now reinstating married men who had been furloughed. Both of these gentlemen are residents of my county and I am very anxious that you should reinstate them. They have been very faithful and I believe efficient employees. I very especially request and urge you to reinstate them both, but should it not be possible to reinstate both and yet you could reinstate one - I would request that Mr. Allison be give the preference, he has been diligently seeking work since he lost his place there but has not yet secured employment.
Please notify me if you can reinstate and when they can go to work. Mr. Barton is still in Washington and Mr. Allison is now in St. Louis Mo. hunting work. One receipt of your letter I will notify Mr. Allison if he can return also give him dates.
Very Truly Yours,
Geo. W. Smith
* * * * * Letter written by: F. A. Alison - Statement of Duties
Date: 19 November 1906
Office of the Public Printer
Washington, DC
November 19, 1906
Statement of duties performed by Frank A. Allison in the Government Printing Office on March 30, 1905.
State what skilled labor you were generally performing on or about March 30, 1905:
'Working in Section bringing in different Signatures unloading truck, and sorting different kinds of books and stacking them in ready for the bookbinders. " State about how many hours daily you were engaged upon such skilled labor at that time:
"eight (8) hours" State what unskilled labor you were then performing:
"Sometimes being (ref?) for cutters working at the pamphlet machine. Mending chains, and any other work requested." State about how many hours daily you were engaged upon such skilled labor at that time:
"eight (8) hours" Mention any other duties which you were then performing and the time devoted to them:
[Nothing listed] Name the foreman, chief or other officer who can corroborate your statement:
"A. L. Wood, Adam Brandt, C. C. Covert" The above statements are true according to the best of my knowledge and belief:
Frank A. Allison {signature}
Signature of Laborer
Remarks: [Nothing listed]
Examined and approved Nov 19, 1906
Examined and approved June 13, 1907
(Signatures of approving Officers)
* * * * * Letter written by: Frank Alexander Allison
Date: 28 December 1909
Washington, DC
Hon. Samuel B. Donnelly,
Public Printer
Dear Sir:
I write respecting your recent order that all employees of the Government Printing Office having leave due them shall take same at this time. I am an employee of the Pamphlet Binding Section and have a growing cataract of the eye. I have been advised to have an operation performed in the spring and therefore desire to save all leave for that occasion. I trust you will accord me this privilege for which I would be extremely grateful.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient Servant
Frank A. Allison
Stamped as below:
APPROVED Dec 28, 1909 (initialed) Public Printer
* * * * * Letter written by: Frank Alexander Allison
Date: 26 March 1912
Folding (K--n), Gen. P. Office
March 26, 1912
Hon. S. P. Donnelly,
Public Printer
Sir I was employed as a compositor Nov. 19, 1889, but since 1898, have been working in folding room as a laborer and have tried to do my duty. I am now 72 years of age and my health is beginning to fail. I would be pleased to be transferred to the watch force where the work is not so heavy at the first vacancy,
Very Respectfully,
F. A. Allison
29 H Street, NW
City (Washington, DC)
* * * * * Letter written by: Frank Alexander Allison
Date: 22 October 1912
ALPHA SYRUP CO. G. W. Wheeler, Manager Ball Phone 1745 Main Birmingham, Ala. Oct 22, 1912 Mr. Adam Brandt,
Kind Sir:
When I reached home my wife was sick at her daughters in Birmingham, Ala and I was called down there, and now I wish to have my time extended, and will go back to Washington, and report as soon as she gets well enough for me to leave her.
My regards to all the boys there. Direct to - Murphysboro, ILL. Respectfully yours,
F. A. Allison
606 East Chestnut St.
Murphysboro, IL
(Due in the office Nov. 2nd) -- written in a different hand
NOTE: This letter is written on letterhead of the Alpha Syrup Co., Birmingham, Ala. George Wheeler was married to Catherine "Cassie" Allison, (Frank A. Allison's daughter)
* * * * * Franklin Alexander Allison died just short of three months later. * * * * * FRANK ALLISON VETERAN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS PRINTER DIES AT WASHINGTON, D.C. (Died 21 January 1913) A message was received in Murphysboro Monday announcing the death at Washington, DC, of F. A. Allison of Murphysboro, age 77 years, While heart failure was the cause of his death and it came rather suddenly, the news came as no great surprise to his relatives here, as he has been feeble for some time and has had several dangerous spells with his heart. Mr. Allison's remains were dispatched to Murphysboro and will probably reach here Thursday, in which event the funeral will be at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the residence of Frank Allison 315 [incorrect address] North Fifteenth street. If the body is delayed the funeral will be Friday afternoon at 2:30.
Frank Allison was one of the pioneer printers of southern Illinois and will be remembered by many of the old timers of Murphysboro and various southern Illinois cities. However, the younger generation will not remember him so well, as he has been in Washington now for almost a quarter of a century, with one intermission of two years.
It was in the year 1888 that the late Congressman George W. Smith appointed Mr. Allison to a position in the government printing office at Washington. He remained there several years, but left the service in the middle 90s. He spent two years then working at Birmingham, Ala., part of the time and the balance of the time on the Evening News, a paper established here in 1806 by John W. Grear, a veteran newspaper man and old time acquaintance of Mr. Allison.
After leaving the News, which was taken over by the late W. H. Hull shortly after Bryan�s defeat in 1896, Mr. Allison went to Washington where he remained until his death, except for an occasional visit home.
His last visit here was in November of last year. He called at the Republican-Era office and exchanged fraternal greetings and visited old friends about town, but time had dimmed his eye until he could see but little and he realized that his end was near and told his family so.
Mr. Allison's wife is in Birmingham, Ala., where she went only last week for a visit with their daughters to avoid the severe winter. She has been rather feeble for the past year or more and her sons hope to have her remain there, instead of coming on for the funeral, as they are afraid the trip might seriously harm her health. Besides Mrs. Allison the deceased is also survived by two sons and three daughters as follows: Frank and Ralph Allison of Murphysboro, Mrs. George W. Wheeler and Mrs. Sylvester Hall of Birmingham, Ala., and Daisy Allison of Lincoln. Another daughter, Mrs. A. 0. Powell, died at Birmingham only a few months ago of heart trouble.
Mr. Allison's only fraternal affiliations were with the printers union. He was a long-time member of that organization. He worked at the trade in Cairo immediately after the civil war and worked in the print shops in Murphysboro established by such well remembered newspaper men as the late Joseph P. Robarts, the late Gill Burr, the late John H. Barton, the late William H. Hull and Former Lieut. Governor Joe B. Gill, J. J. Penny and John W. Grear.
He was born in Batesville, South Carolina [should read: Statesville, NC], and was married in Hazelhurst, Miss., to Mary Vaughn [should be BOND] Neal. His relatives here all have the sympathy of the community, especially his wife, a loveable, old lady, whose cheering words and kindly ministrations are remembered by many people as sweet recollections of some dark hour. The hand of death has robbed her of a sister, a daughter and husband now in a comparatively short time and the many who have received sympathy from her In the past will now extend it In return.
* * * * [Note: Obituary was found in the Allison Family Bible. Birthplace is incorrect. Also, Mary Bond Neal's name is listed as Mary Vaughn Neal]
* * * * * [Note: At the time of his death Franklin Alexander ALLISON was survived by his family:
"Mary Bond (Neal) ALLISON who was visiting her daughter in Birmingham at the time of his death. She was not expected to return to Murphysboro for the funeral as she was in ill health." Children:
[1] Frank A. Jr. - living in Murphysboro. [2] Ralph Eugene - living in Murphysboro with his wife Mary C. (Raynor).
[3] Cassie (Mrs. George WHELLER) - living in Birmingham, AL. [4] Elizabeth Neal (Mrs. Sylvester HALL) - living in Birmingham, AL.
[5] Daisy Allison - living in Lincoln, IL [6] Cora (Mrs. A. O. POWELL) was deceased, having died of heart trouble
in September 1912, in Fletcher, North Carolina. * * * * *
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