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John McAlister

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Born October 2, 1802, at Falkirk, Scotland. Came to Canada in 1816. Son of Alexander and Elizabeth Brash McAlister. Known as "Mac" or "Sandy". Married Jane Strang October 2, 1838, in Chatham, Canada. Came to Lake County in 1842. Bought land from federal government. Farmer. Money lender. Moved to Waukegan, Ill., in 1882. Died December 6, 1888, in Waukegan, Illinois, at age 86 years 2 months and 4 days.

Jane Strang

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