Corroborated sources
Son of Captain William and husband of Mary C. Lincoln. He commanded the Belle of the West at Calcutta. A family letter records his survival of a later wreck near Cuba. His connection to the Ellen Dickie and any voyage to China remain open.[1] [2] [3]
Calcutta and the Caribbean
The Dennis Historical Society recounts the 1862 Calcutta-to-Boston voyage with his brother Levi. A later British return lists the Belle of the West as Fiery Cross. Emily Lincoln’s letter describes a wreck near Cuba. Lloyd’s List leaves Allison’s connection to the candidate Ellen Dickie open, and a China voyage under his command remains unverified. Evidence and records
Omaha and Pierre
The Brewster archivist describes the 1880 Omaha household, including Allison, Mary and eight-year-old Horace. The 1910 census research calls Allison a stockman in Pierre. A ranch deed or a surviving house address has yet to be located. Evidence and records
