Born in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa., February 28, 1820; occupation, Blacksmith. Enlisted in Co. D, 58th Reg. Pa. Vol. Inf. This regiment was called into the field for ninety days, and at the expiration of the time was again called for ninety days more, as state troops, but under Generals in the U. S. service. Col. Bemis commanded the regiment. Went from Pittsburgh to Harrisburgh, laid at Harrisburgh a week, then went down below Chambersburgh, when Antietam was fought. Came back to Camp Bemis and was discharged, but went immediately into the service again. From Camp Bemis they went to La Grange and back to Steubenville, then out in sight of Wintersville, from there to Hammondsville and up to Salineville and to where John Morgan was captured, then back to Wellsville, then to Homewood and was here discharged, August 14, 1863. Comrade Allison was lucky enough in not getting into battles, but from his record they gave the 58th an unusual amount of swift marching to perform, and they did most handsomely accomplish the orders of their commanders and were highly comlimented for their untiring energy and zeal in the cause of the Union and in defending the banner of freedom. Comrade Allison left Pennsylvania and is now a citizen of this village. Although he is sixty-five years of age he has lost none of the fun and fire of his youthful days, and he wears the badge of the Grand Army with honor and fidelity to its principles.