Samuel R. McAllister

Samuel R. McAllister was a Pennsylvania-born resident of Cumberland Township recorded in the James McAllister household in 1860. The census listed him as a 29-year-old flour miller. The household is associated with James McAllister and McAllister’s Mill, which sources identify as an Underground Railroad site. A family source reports Union military service for Samuel R. McAllister, though a separate military record was not confirmed here.

Basic Information

Age in 1860: 29

Sex: M

Race: W

Birthplace: Pennsylvania

1860 Census

Township: Cumberland

Dwelling Number: 461

Family Number: 516

Later Life and Identification

Military Info: Reported Union service in McAllister family source; verify in military record.

Research Status

Identification Status: Probable

Confidence Level: Probable

Evidence Strength: Strong Circumstantial