On 4 May 1898, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Jovillo Allison enlisted as a Private in Troop H of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry (The Rough Riders). On 7 May 1898, Santa Fe; he mustered into service. He was described as a native of Bentonville, Arkansas; age 22 years (B: ~1876), 5 feet and 8-5/8 inches, florid complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and a rancher. On 17 May, at a camp near San Antonio, Texas; he mustered again with the same description. Troop H was one of four Companies ordered to remain at Tampa during the Cuban invasion. For the July-August Company muster, Jovillo was recorded as absent and noted that he was sick in the general hospital at Camp Wikoff, Long Island, New York. Malaria affected many soldiers involved with the Cuban Expedition (Rough Rider muster rolls).
In 1910, Los Angeles, California; miner Joavillo Allison was enumerated with his parents Benjamin F. & Danie A. Allison and siblings: Arbel and Benjamin Allison (1910 Census).
On 12 Sep 1918, Jovillo Allison registered for the World War I Draft in Yuma County. He was recorded as a resident of Bouse, Yuma County, Arizona; mine superintendent of Alamo Gold Mining Company, medium height, stout build, blue eyes, and brown hair. His nearest relative was recorded as Elizabeth Allison of 737 West Lake Avenue, Los Angeles, California (WWI Draft Card).
On 31 Jan 1920, Alamo Mountain, Vicksburg, Arizona; quartz miner Jovillo Allison (B: ~1876, Arkansas) was enumerated with his wife Elizabeth (B: ~1885, Germany). Also enumerated were 5 boarders and a cook (1920 Census).
On 10 Apr 1930, San Gabriel, California; mining engineer Joe W. Allison (B: ~1876, Arkansas) was enumerated with his wife Elizabeth M. (B: ~1883, Germany). Joe was recorded as a veteran of the Spanish–American War (1930 Census).
On 1 Nov 1943, a military headstone was requested for Jovillo Allison (B: Arkansas; D: 3 Oct 1943). On 4 May 1898, he had enlisted with Company H, 1st US Volunteer Cavalry in New Mexico. On 15 Sep 1898, he was honorably discharged. Headstone was to be placed in the Veterans Administration Cemetery in Los Angeles, California (Headstone Application).
On 4 May 1898, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Jovillo Allison enlisted as a Private in Troop H of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry (The Rough Riders). On 7 May 1898, Santa Fe; he mustered into service. He was described as a native of Bentonville, Arkansas; age 22 years (B: ~1876), 5 feet and 8-5/8 inches, florid complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and a rancher. On 17 May, at a camp near San Antonio, Texas; he mustered again with the same description. Troop H was one of four Companies ordered to remain at Tampa during the Cuban invasion. For the July-August Company muster, Jovillo was recorded as absent and noted that he was sick in the general hospital at Camp Wikoff, Long Island, New York. Malaria affected many soldiers involved with the Cuban Expedition (Rough Rider muster rolls).
In 1910, Los Angeles, California; miner Joavillo Allison was enumerated with his parents Benjamin F. & Danie A. Allison and siblings: Arbel and Benjamin Allison (1910 Census).
On 12 Sep 1918, Jovillo Allison registered for the World War I Draft in Yuma County. He was recorded as a resident of Bouse, Yuma County, Arizona; mine superintendent of Alamo Gold Mining Company, medium height, stout build, blue eyes, and brown hair. His nearest relative was recorded as Elizabeth Allison of 737 West Lake Avenue, Los Angeles, California (WWI Draft Card).
On 31 Jan 1920, Alamo Mountain, Vicksburg, Arizona; quartz miner Jovillo Allison (B: ~1876, Arkansas) was enumerated with his wife Elizabeth (B: ~1885, Germany). Also enumerated were 5 boarders and a cook (1920 Census).
On 10 Apr 1930, San Gabriel, California; mining engineer Joe W. Allison (B: ~1876, Arkansas) was enumerated with his wife Elizabeth M. (B: ~1883, Germany). Joe was recorded as a veteran of the Spanish–American War (1930 Census).
On 1 Nov 1943, a military headstone was requested for Jovillo Allison (B: Arkansas; D: 3 Oct 1943). On 4 May 1898, he had enlisted with Company H, 1st US Volunteer Cavalry in New Mexico. On 15 Sep 1898, he was honorably discharged. Headstone was to be placed in the Veterans Administration Cemetery in Los Angeles, California (Headstone Application).
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