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 | 1870 United States Census, Jasper, Ralls County, Missouri James Alison listed as head of house hold, which included wife Sarah, sons Joel, James, and Thomas, and daughters Sarah, Virginia, and Mary. James' occupation is listed as farmer, his real estate holdings were worth $10,300, his personal wealth was listed as $3400. |
 | 1880 United States Census, Jasper, Ralls County, Missouri J. W. Allison listed as head of household, which included wife Sarah C., sons J. S. (Joel Samuel), J. C. (James Owen), Thos. E. (Thomas Edward), and daughters V. D. (Virginia Dixie) and Mary (Catherine). Sarah Jemima was married and living in her own household prior to 1880. |