The Family of Christopher MCALLISTER
and Margaret ____________?

116 Christopher MCALLISTER, d. 1807, m. Margaret  _____? b. c1748, 90, Sun. 12th., inst., in Little Georgetown, 28 Nov 1838. The inventory of Christopher's estate, 21 Dec 1807, in Berkeley Co., VA, included personal property of Irish linens in the amount of $45.02, may indicate he was a tailor, possibly a merchant. If this is the father of Christopher MCALLISTER (#58), the mother's name was Margaret, mentioned in another document by Christopher (#58) There are two possible children, both in the area of Berkeley Co. in this time period. Two of Benjamin's children were guardians of  Christopher MCALLISTER (May 1822) which may indicate that Christopher and Benjamin were brothers. The elder Christopher had d. c1807. Any new information may completely change this senario. (WVBEB5 p80-81, 7 p430, 195, 15 p114) Known Children:

116.1 Benjamin MCALLISTER d. 1807/08, Berkeley Co., VA, m. _____? _____?, living 29 Jan 1808. Two guardian accounts in Berkeley Co., VA, settled 13 Aug 1827, indicates that Benjamin had a least 2 daughters. They were the guardians of Christopher MCALLISTER (#58). Both were m. and living in Ross Co. and Pickaway Counties, OH at the time. In both cases, a John MCALLISTER was the attorney for both girls. Possibly he was a son of Benjamin. Benjamin's estate was settled 29 Jan 1808 in the amount of $403.50. John Porterfield was the administrator. The inventory of his estate includes household goods, and indicates his widow is still living. (WVBE5 p80-81) Known Children:

116.1a Mary MCALLISTER b. c1800, m. 21 Aug 1826, Pickaway Co., OH, John DERFLINGER (or DURFLINGER). Mary migrated to Pickaway Co., OH, and was living Ross Co., OH,  29 May 1827, at the time of the guardian account in Berkeley Co., VA. (OHPI1, WVBE5 p80)

116.1b Eliza MCALLISTER b. c1800, VA, m. 27 Aug 1827, Pickaway Co., OH, John DELBRIDGE. Eliza migrated to Pickaway Co., OH, and was living there 29 May 1827 at the time of the guardian account in Berkeley Co., VA. (OHPI1, WVBE5 p80)


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