Roy's parents were:
Joseph Scott McAlister 1849–1936
Katie Ann Van Cleave 1852–1944
Roy & some siblings:
Minnie Dell McAlister Criner (1874 - 1957)
Mary Ella "Vina" McAlister Douglas (1878 - 1973)
Estella McAlister 1884–1886
Zuleika A. "Zula" McAllister 1887–1966
Joseph "Roy" McAllister 1892–1970
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On June 1, 1900,
Kate, age 48, divorced, lived in Ardmore, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory with her children Zula B. & Joseph R., ages 12 & 8. She owned a boarding house on Douglas Avenue.
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On April 19/20, 1910,
Roy McAlister, age 18, lived with his sister, Vina & husband, Ashley Douglas, ages 27 & 43, who owned a home on C Street in Ardmore Ward 4, Carter Co, OK. They had been married 7 years & had a son, Gerald, age 6.
Roy & his brother-in-law Ashley were house painters.
Another member of the household included a Black house servant, Solomon Hunter, age 39, divorced.
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Roy married Hazel Virginia Franklin in Oklahoma City on September 26, 1916.
The Daily Ardmoreite
Friday, December 1, 1916
"Mrs. Roy McAlister, who has been quite ill for several days, is improving rapidly."
On June 5, 1917, Roy, age 25, & his wife lived in Ardmore, OK where he was self employed as an auto dealer when he registered for WWI. The date & place of birth was August 28, 1892 in Overbrook, OK. He indicated that his wife and mother were dependents. His physical description was medium height, slender build, blue eyes, & light colored hair. His signature was Joe Roy McAlister.
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, November 11, 1917
"Mrs. Roy McAlister, 411 Douglas Boulevard, who spent the last four months in the east, for the benefit of her health, has returned home."
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, February 2, 1919
"Roy McAlister, formerly manager of the Paige Motor Company of this city, who enlisted in the Navy on July 27, 1918, has returned to this city after receiving an honorable discharge on Jan. 10.
He will establish himself in the automobile business again and will handle the Paige cars and also the Marmons. Mr. McAlister has a carload of Paige cars on hand and is looking for a suitable location. Mr. McAlister was a very efficient automobile man and the citizens should be glad to welcome his return."
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On January 6, 1920,
Roy, age 28, married, lived with his widowed mother, Katie A. McAlister, age 66, & his niece (Katie's granddaughter), Isabella Hollingsworth, age 11. Katie owned a home on C Street Southeast in Ardmore Ward 4, Carter Co, OK. Roy was an Automobile Salesman.
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, March 6, 1921
"ROY McALESTER
Roy McAlester is the champion automobile salesman in Carter county. During the past four years he has solely through his own efforts and without the assistance of any employees, sold more than 250 Paige cars, and since March 1920, has sold 15 Marmons. Mr. McAlester maintains a service station at the Mechanics Motor Company garage at 22 A street, northwest.
In January 1921, he discontinued the Paige agency and handles Marmons exclusively.
Mr. McAlester was born in Ardmore in 1892. He attended the public schools of this city, and after completing his education, learned the interior decorating business and traveled about the country, working in this profession in various cities. Most of his time while away from Ardmore he spent at Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. McAlester aided in the interior decorating work at the San Diego Exposition building during this fair.
In 1916, Mr. McAlester returned to Ardmore and opened the Paige agency, at a time when the auto industry was young and there were many opportunities in commercial activities. Since that time he has enjoyed great success.
In September 1916, he married Miss Hazel Franklin of this city. On account of the ill health of Mrs. McAlester, they may move to California during May, and will remain there for about a year. Mr. McAlester states that as soon as his wife recuperates, they will return to Ardmore, and he will resume his commercial activities here.
'I believe,' states Mr. McAlester, 'that there are more opportunities in business matters in Ardmore than anywhere else in the country.'"
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, July 16, 1922
"MOORE WITH ARDMORE MOTOR COMPANY NOW
J.W. Moore, well known in the automobile business in Ardmore has accepted a position with the Ardmore Motor Company and will be connected with the sales department of that concern.
Roy McAlister, who was in charge of this department until recently has moved with his family to Los Angeles, Calif., where they formerly resided."
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On On April 14, 1930,
Roy & Hazel McAlister, ages 38 & 34, owned a home on Broadway in Ardmore valued at $5000. Roy was in the decorating business.
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, May 30, 1943
"ROY McALISTER IS ACTIVE IN BUSINESS
Roy McAlister began life in Love county, and was born at Overbrook. J.S. McAlister was his father. The elder McAlister was a public-spirited citizen. He built a number of community churches in his time, and the McAlister Cemetery was named for him. He passed at the age of 87, but Roy's mother, Mrs. Kate McAlister, now 92, lives at 411 Douglas Boulevard.
Roy McAlister moved into Ardmore as a lad and graduated form Ardmore high. His first business venture was to get into the automobile business. J.C. King and Tom Frame were his silent partners. He sold the Marmon and the Paige and made quite a reputation as being the youngest dealer in the state.
Later the motor business was sold to J.C. King and Roy took over the painting and decorating business of Ash Douglas and Jim Weeks. But he did not enter the decorating business until he spent 14 years in Chicago learning the business.
He is a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the American Legion and a member of the chamber of commerce.
He married Hazel Franklin and for 26 years they have maintained a home at 1419 West Broadway.
While they lived in Chicago they kept their home because it was located near her mother's home."
Joseph Scott McAlister 1849–1936
Katie Ann Van Cleave 1852–1944
Roy & some siblings:
Minnie Dell McAlister Criner (1874 - 1957)
Mary Ella "Vina" McAlister Douglas (1878 - 1973)
Estella McAlister 1884–1886
Zuleika A. "Zula" McAllister 1887–1966
Joseph "Roy" McAllister 1892–1970
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On June 1, 1900,
Kate, age 48, divorced, lived in Ardmore, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory with her children Zula B. & Joseph R., ages 12 & 8. She owned a boarding house on Douglas Avenue.
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On April 19/20, 1910,
Roy McAlister, age 18, lived with his sister, Vina & husband, Ashley Douglas, ages 27 & 43, who owned a home on C Street in Ardmore Ward 4, Carter Co, OK. They had been married 7 years & had a son, Gerald, age 6.
Roy & his brother-in-law Ashley were house painters.
Another member of the household included a Black house servant, Solomon Hunter, age 39, divorced.
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Roy married Hazel Virginia Franklin in Oklahoma City on September 26, 1916.
The Daily Ardmoreite
Friday, December 1, 1916
"Mrs. Roy McAlister, who has been quite ill for several days, is improving rapidly."
On June 5, 1917, Roy, age 25, & his wife lived in Ardmore, OK where he was self employed as an auto dealer when he registered for WWI. The date & place of birth was August 28, 1892 in Overbrook, OK. He indicated that his wife and mother were dependents. His physical description was medium height, slender build, blue eyes, & light colored hair. His signature was Joe Roy McAlister.
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, November 11, 1917
"Mrs. Roy McAlister, 411 Douglas Boulevard, who spent the last four months in the east, for the benefit of her health, has returned home."
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, February 2, 1919
"Roy McAlister, formerly manager of the Paige Motor Company of this city, who enlisted in the Navy on July 27, 1918, has returned to this city after receiving an honorable discharge on Jan. 10.
He will establish himself in the automobile business again and will handle the Paige cars and also the Marmons. Mr. McAlister has a carload of Paige cars on hand and is looking for a suitable location. Mr. McAlister was a very efficient automobile man and the citizens should be glad to welcome his return."
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On January 6, 1920,
Roy, age 28, married, lived with his widowed mother, Katie A. McAlister, age 66, & his niece (Katie's granddaughter), Isabella Hollingsworth, age 11. Katie owned a home on C Street Southeast in Ardmore Ward 4, Carter Co, OK. Roy was an Automobile Salesman.
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, March 6, 1921
"ROY McALESTER
Roy McAlester is the champion automobile salesman in Carter county. During the past four years he has solely through his own efforts and without the assistance of any employees, sold more than 250 Paige cars, and since March 1920, has sold 15 Marmons. Mr. McAlester maintains a service station at the Mechanics Motor Company garage at 22 A street, northwest.
In January 1921, he discontinued the Paige agency and handles Marmons exclusively.
Mr. McAlester was born in Ardmore in 1892. He attended the public schools of this city, and after completing his education, learned the interior decorating business and traveled about the country, working in this profession in various cities. Most of his time while away from Ardmore he spent at Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. McAlester aided in the interior decorating work at the San Diego Exposition building during this fair.
In 1916, Mr. McAlester returned to Ardmore and opened the Paige agency, at a time when the auto industry was young and there were many opportunities in commercial activities. Since that time he has enjoyed great success.
In September 1916, he married Miss Hazel Franklin of this city. On account of the ill health of Mrs. McAlester, they may move to California during May, and will remain there for about a year. Mr. McAlester states that as soon as his wife recuperates, they will return to Ardmore, and he will resume his commercial activities here.
'I believe,' states Mr. McAlester, 'that there are more opportunities in business matters in Ardmore than anywhere else in the country.'"
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, July 16, 1922
"MOORE WITH ARDMORE MOTOR COMPANY NOW
J.W. Moore, well known in the automobile business in Ardmore has accepted a position with the Ardmore Motor Company and will be connected with the sales department of that concern.
Roy McAlister, who was in charge of this department until recently has moved with his family to Los Angeles, Calif., where they formerly resided."
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On On April 14, 1930,
Roy & Hazel McAlister, ages 38 & 34, owned a home on Broadway in Ardmore valued at $5000. Roy was in the decorating business.
-----
The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, May 30, 1943
"ROY McALISTER IS ACTIVE IN BUSINESS
Roy McAlister began life in Love county, and was born at Overbrook. J.S. McAlister was his father. The elder McAlister was a public-spirited citizen. He built a number of community churches in his time, and the McAlister Cemetery was named for him. He passed at the age of 87, but Roy's mother, Mrs. Kate McAlister, now 92, lives at 411 Douglas Boulevard.
Roy McAlister moved into Ardmore as a lad and graduated form Ardmore high. His first business venture was to get into the automobile business. J.C. King and Tom Frame were his silent partners. He sold the Marmon and the Paige and made quite a reputation as being the youngest dealer in the state.
Later the motor business was sold to J.C. King and Roy took over the painting and decorating business of Ash Douglas and Jim Weeks. But he did not enter the decorating business until he spent 14 years in Chicago learning the business.
He is a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the American Legion and a member of the chamber of commerce.
He married Hazel Franklin and for 26 years they have maintained a home at 1419 West Broadway.
While they lived in Chicago they kept their home because it was located near her mother's home."
Roy's parents were:
Joseph Scott McAlister 1849–1936
Katie Ann Van Cleave 1852–1944
Roy & some siblings:
Minnie Dell McAlister Criner (1874 - 1957)
Mary Ella "Vina" McAlister Douglas (1878 - 1973)
Estella McAlister 1884–1886
Zuleika A. "Zula" McAllister 1887–1966
Joseph "Roy" McAllister 1892–1970
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On June 1, 1900,
Kate, age 48, divorced, lived in Ardmore, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory with her children Zula B. & Joseph R., ages 12 & 8. She owned a boarding house on Douglas Avenue.
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On April 19/20, 1910,
Roy McAlister, age 18, lived with his sister, Vina & husband, Ashley Douglas, ages 27 & 43, who owned a home on C Street in Ardmore Ward 4, Carter Co, OK. They had been married 7 years & had a son, Gerald, age 6.
Roy & his brother-in-law Ashley were house painters.
Another member of the household included a Black house servant, Solomon Hunter, age 39, divorced.
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Roy married Hazel Virginia Franklin in Oklahoma City on September 26, 1916.
The Daily Ardmoreite
Friday, December 1, 1916
"Mrs. Roy McAlister, who has been quite ill for several days, is improving rapidly."
On June 5, 1917, Roy, age 25, & his wife lived in Ardmore, OK where he was self employed as an auto dealer when he registered for WWI. The date & place of birth was August 28, 1892 in Overbrook, OK. He indicated that his wife and mother were dependents. His physical description was medium height, slender build, blue eyes, & light colored hair. His signature was Joe Roy McAlister.
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, November 11, 1917
"Mrs. Roy McAlister, 411 Douglas Boulevard, who spent the last four months in the east, for the benefit of her health, has returned home."
-----
The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, February 2, 1919
"Roy McAlister, formerly manager of the Paige Motor Company of this city, who enlisted in the Navy on July 27, 1918, has returned to this city after receiving an honorable discharge on Jan. 10.
He will establish himself in the automobile business again and will handle the Paige cars and also the Marmons. Mr. McAlister has a carload of Paige cars on hand and is looking for a suitable location. Mr. McAlister was a very efficient automobile man and the citizens should be glad to welcome his return."
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On January 6, 1920,
Roy, age 28, married, lived with his widowed mother, Katie A. McAlister, age 66, & his niece (Katie's granddaughter), Isabella Hollingsworth, age 11. Katie owned a home on C Street Southeast in Ardmore Ward 4, Carter Co, OK. Roy was an Automobile Salesman.
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, March 6, 1921
"ROY McALESTER
Roy McAlester is the champion automobile salesman in Carter county. During the past four years he has solely through his own efforts and without the assistance of any employees, sold more than 250 Paige cars, and since March 1920, has sold 15 Marmons. Mr. McAlester maintains a service station at the Mechanics Motor Company garage at 22 A street, northwest.
In January 1921, he discontinued the Paige agency and handles Marmons exclusively.
Mr. McAlester was born in Ardmore in 1892. He attended the public schools of this city, and after completing his education, learned the interior decorating business and traveled about the country, working in this profession in various cities. Most of his time while away from Ardmore he spent at Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. McAlester aided in the interior decorating work at the San Diego Exposition building during this fair.
In 1916, Mr. McAlester returned to Ardmore and opened the Paige agency, at a time when the auto industry was young and there were many opportunities in commercial activities. Since that time he has enjoyed great success.
In September 1916, he married Miss Hazel Franklin of this city. On account of the ill health of Mrs. McAlester, they may move to California during May, and will remain there for about a year. Mr. McAlester states that as soon as his wife recuperates, they will return to Ardmore, and he will resume his commercial activities here.
'I believe,' states Mr. McAlester, 'that there are more opportunities in business matters in Ardmore than anywhere else in the country.'"
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, July 16, 1922
"MOORE WITH ARDMORE MOTOR COMPANY NOW
J.W. Moore, well known in the automobile business in Ardmore has accepted a position with the Ardmore Motor Company and will be connected with the sales department of that concern.
Roy McAlister, who was in charge of this department until recently has moved with his family to Los Angeles, Calif., where they formerly resided."
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On On April 14, 1930,
Roy & Hazel McAlister, ages 38 & 34, owned a home on Broadway in Ardmore valued at $5000. Roy was in the decorating business.
-----
The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, May 30, 1943
"ROY McALISTER IS ACTIVE IN BUSINESS
Roy McAlister began life in Love county, and was born at Overbrook. J.S. McAlister was his father. The elder McAlister was a public-spirited citizen. He built a number of community churches in his time, and the McAlister Cemetery was named for him. He passed at the age of 87, but Roy's mother, Mrs. Kate McAlister, now 92, lives at 411 Douglas Boulevard.
Roy McAlister moved into Ardmore as a lad and graduated form Ardmore high. His first business venture was to get into the automobile business. J.C. King and Tom Frame were his silent partners. He sold the Marmon and the Paige and made quite a reputation as being the youngest dealer in the state.
Later the motor business was sold to J.C. King and Roy took over the painting and decorating business of Ash Douglas and Jim Weeks. But he did not enter the decorating business until he spent 14 years in Chicago learning the business.
He is a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the American Legion and a member of the chamber of commerce.
He married Hazel Franklin and for 26 years they have maintained a home at 1419 West Broadway.
While they lived in Chicago they kept their home because it was located near her mother's home."
Joseph Scott McAlister 1849–1936
Katie Ann Van Cleave 1852–1944
Roy & some siblings:
Minnie Dell McAlister Criner (1874 - 1957)
Mary Ella "Vina" McAlister Douglas (1878 - 1973)
Estella McAlister 1884–1886
Zuleika A. "Zula" McAllister 1887–1966
Joseph "Roy" McAllister 1892–1970
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On June 1, 1900,
Kate, age 48, divorced, lived in Ardmore, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory with her children Zula B. & Joseph R., ages 12 & 8. She owned a boarding house on Douglas Avenue.
-----
On April 19/20, 1910,
Roy McAlister, age 18, lived with his sister, Vina & husband, Ashley Douglas, ages 27 & 43, who owned a home on C Street in Ardmore Ward 4, Carter Co, OK. They had been married 7 years & had a son, Gerald, age 6.
Roy & his brother-in-law Ashley were house painters.
Another member of the household included a Black house servant, Solomon Hunter, age 39, divorced.
-----
Roy married Hazel Virginia Franklin in Oklahoma City on September 26, 1916.
The Daily Ardmoreite
Friday, December 1, 1916
"Mrs. Roy McAlister, who has been quite ill for several days, is improving rapidly."
On June 5, 1917, Roy, age 25, & his wife lived in Ardmore, OK where he was self employed as an auto dealer when he registered for WWI. The date & place of birth was August 28, 1892 in Overbrook, OK. He indicated that his wife and mother were dependents. His physical description was medium height, slender build, blue eyes, & light colored hair. His signature was Joe Roy McAlister.
-----
The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, November 11, 1917
"Mrs. Roy McAlister, 411 Douglas Boulevard, who spent the last four months in the east, for the benefit of her health, has returned home."
-----
The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, February 2, 1919
"Roy McAlister, formerly manager of the Paige Motor Company of this city, who enlisted in the Navy on July 27, 1918, has returned to this city after receiving an honorable discharge on Jan. 10.
He will establish himself in the automobile business again and will handle the Paige cars and also the Marmons. Mr. McAlister has a carload of Paige cars on hand and is looking for a suitable location. Mr. McAlister was a very efficient automobile man and the citizens should be glad to welcome his return."
-----
On January 6, 1920,
Roy, age 28, married, lived with his widowed mother, Katie A. McAlister, age 66, & his niece (Katie's granddaughter), Isabella Hollingsworth, age 11. Katie owned a home on C Street Southeast in Ardmore Ward 4, Carter Co, OK. Roy was an Automobile Salesman.
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, March 6, 1921
"ROY McALESTER
Roy McAlester is the champion automobile salesman in Carter county. During the past four years he has solely through his own efforts and without the assistance of any employees, sold more than 250 Paige cars, and since March 1920, has sold 15 Marmons. Mr. McAlester maintains a service station at the Mechanics Motor Company garage at 22 A street, northwest.
In January 1921, he discontinued the Paige agency and handles Marmons exclusively.
Mr. McAlester was born in Ardmore in 1892. He attended the public schools of this city, and after completing his education, learned the interior decorating business and traveled about the country, working in this profession in various cities. Most of his time while away from Ardmore he spent at Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. McAlester aided in the interior decorating work at the San Diego Exposition building during this fair.
In 1916, Mr. McAlester returned to Ardmore and opened the Paige agency, at a time when the auto industry was young and there were many opportunities in commercial activities. Since that time he has enjoyed great success.
In September 1916, he married Miss Hazel Franklin of this city. On account of the ill health of Mrs. McAlester, they may move to California during May, and will remain there for about a year. Mr. McAlester states that as soon as his wife recuperates, they will return to Ardmore, and he will resume his commercial activities here.
'I believe,' states Mr. McAlester, 'that there are more opportunities in business matters in Ardmore than anywhere else in the country.'"
-----
The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, July 16, 1922
"MOORE WITH ARDMORE MOTOR COMPANY NOW
J.W. Moore, well known in the automobile business in Ardmore has accepted a position with the Ardmore Motor Company and will be connected with the sales department of that concern.
Roy McAlister, who was in charge of this department until recently has moved with his family to Los Angeles, Calif., where they formerly resided."
-----
On On April 14, 1930,
Roy & Hazel McAlister, ages 38 & 34, owned a home on Broadway in Ardmore valued at $5000. Roy was in the decorating business.
-----
The Daily Ardmoreite
Sunday, May 30, 1943
"ROY McALISTER IS ACTIVE IN BUSINESS
Roy McAlister began life in Love county, and was born at Overbrook. J.S. McAlister was his father. The elder McAlister was a public-spirited citizen. He built a number of community churches in his time, and the McAlister Cemetery was named for him. He passed at the age of 87, but Roy's mother, Mrs. Kate McAlister, now 92, lives at 411 Douglas Boulevard.
Roy McAlister moved into Ardmore as a lad and graduated form Ardmore high. His first business venture was to get into the automobile business. J.C. King and Tom Frame were his silent partners. He sold the Marmon and the Paige and made quite a reputation as being the youngest dealer in the state.
Later the motor business was sold to J.C. King and Roy took over the painting and decorating business of Ash Douglas and Jim Weeks. But he did not enter the decorating business until he spent 14 years in Chicago learning the business.
He is a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the American Legion and a member of the chamber of commerce.
He married Hazel Franklin and for 26 years they have maintained a home at 1419 West Broadway.
While they lived in Chicago they kept their home because it was located near her mother's home."
Family Members
Half Siblings
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Charles Frank McAlister
1870–1954
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Minnie Dell McAlister Criner
1874–1957
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Minerva "Minnie" McAllister Jones
1874–1963
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Perley J McAllister
1876–1939
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Mary Ella "Vina" McAlister Douglas
1878–1973
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Ada McAllister Wright
1879–1975
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Elsie D. Mcallister Lattner
1881–1979
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Estella McAlister
1884–1886
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Isaac Floyd McAllister
1884–1953
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Elfie Edna McAllister Keller
1887–1973
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Zula A Hollingsworth
1892–1966
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Mildred Merle McAllister Cypra
1894–1985
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Baby girl McAlister
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Infant McAlister
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