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EDWAED S. ALLISON, OF JERSEY CITY, N. J. 275
tion to all her friends. Since her husband's decease she has
continued to reside with her three unmarried daughters in
their home on Pacific avenue, Jersey City.
CHILDREX.
1857. Catherine Delemater Allison,' b. in Havers traw, N, Y., March
12, 1838; ra., Oct. 20, 1870, Oscar A. .Jobes. She died in Jersey-
City, N. J., May 9, 1885, and is interred in Mount Repose cemetery
in Haverstraw. Her religious training early induced her
to give her heart to God. Her adult life was largely devoted to
the Sunday-school work of the Methodist Episcopal church, of
which she was a member. She excelled as a teacher of infant
classes, her sweet spirit winning the hearts of the little ones,
inducing many to become lambs of the Good Shepherd's flock.
Her life was not without its sorrows or trials, all of which she
bore with meekness and Christian fortitude. She died a triumphant
death. The funeral services were held at the residence
of her mother, from which she had passed into eternal
rest. Several of her former pastors were present and officiated.
She bad one child, Michael Allison Jobes,* b. in Jersey City,
N. J., Aug. 8, 1871.
1858. Edward Snedeker Allison,' b. Brooklyn, N. T., July 12, 1844; m.,
Dec. 20, 1866, Sarah Frances, daughter of William and Catherine
(Miller) Zeluft". He received a superior education, and was
taken into business by his father, and, since his father's death,
has in company, with his brother, Samuel Allison, and a competent
ship-builder as foreman, successfully carried on the business.
He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and
has been for many years. Res. in Newai-k, N. J. Children:
I. Marian Zeluff Allison,* b. in Jersey City, N. J., Dec. 16, 1868.
II. Catherine Cosgrove Allison,* b. in Jersey City, N. J., Sept. 27, 1870.
CHILDREN BY SECOND WIFE.
1859. Samuel Cosgrove Allison,' b. in Brooklyn, K Y., July 26, 1846.
He was well educated, and was then taken into his father's
office, where were developed his abilities as an accountant and
book-keeper. This has since been his special branch of the
business, continuing with his father till his death. Since then
he has continued the business with his brother, Edward Allison,
their energies being devoted to the more profitable branch
of this business, the repairing of vessels. Early in life he gave
his heart to God, when he joined the Methodist Episcopal
church, and he has continued to live an upright, unblemished
life. He m., Oct. 1, 1873, Henrietta W. Olliphant, daughter of
Selah H. and Eliza Pertine (Remsen) Olliphant. She is a member
of the Methodist Episcopal church. No children.
1860. Jane Elizabeth Allison,' b. Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 15, 1848; educated
at the Packer institute in the city of Brooklyn, N. Y., and
is accomplished as a pianist. She is an active member of the
Methodist Episcopal church, especially in Sunday-school work.
She has always resided in the parental home, and is unmarried;
res. Jersey City, N. J.
1861. Letitia Cosgrove Allison,' b. in Hoboken, N. J., Nov. 23, 1849.
She was educated at the Packer institute, Brooklyn, N. Y.
She paints in oil and water-colors, and is a fine pianist. Early
in life she united with the Methodist Episcopal church, and
became actively identified with its Sunday-school work. She