Re: McAllen Family Illinois/Kentucky/NC/Tenn
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In reply to:
Re: McAllen Family Illinois/Kentucky/NC/Tenn
7/04/01
Actually, after finding the McAllen's in the 1850 census, I have hit somewhat of a brick wall.JB (short for James something) was born about 1813 in North Carolina, but where and to who and if that was always his last name is unknown at this point.If ever I run into something helpful for you, I will post it here though.
I have heard before that Irish immigrants changed their last names to try and fit in more, since there was prejudice against the Irish.