[See John McAllister’s account of his naval service HERE] BIOGRAPHY John William McAllister was born on June 16, 1838, in New Hanover County. He was the first of 10 children born to Hector and Elizabeth McAllister. The McAllister’s were successful farmers in the Colvin’s Creek Community, now part of Pender County. In 1859, John married… Continue reading Lieutenant John McAllister’s Pension Woes