Cousin Betty, My ancestor James Allison is a brother to your John and Janet Jane Allison. Most of what I know about this family prior to The War Between the States, comes from a website titled "The Gathering of the Allison Clan", http:www.allisonclan.org/clandata/index.htm#TOC. There is a lot there, and I don't know how much has been verified; but it might be worth a look. If you want to talk to me, my email address is [email protected] Denise Farrell