A Man of many talents and skills, he was a Farmer, Carpenter, coffin builder, blacksmith and Justice of the Peace. Built many houses in the Hector area including his daughter Ruth’s. It was family legend he could accurately determine the amount of lumber required, build a house and have not much more than four board feet remaining when the house was completed. These accomplishments were performed with a third grade education, so it was told. Father of 12 children.
He was highly respected and recognized for building numerous coffins for those buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, over a period of many years.
Married Mary Naomi Robertson October 23, 1902 in Pope County Arkansas. She predeceased her husband December 1942.
Lived alone for many years in a 3-room house on the main road, south of Hector. This house still stands but has been unoccupied since his death. It is still owned by a member of the family.
Died at Dardanelle Hospital, Yell County, where his son-in law was on staff, age 91
A Man of many talents and skills, he was a Farmer, Carpenter, coffin builder, blacksmith and Justice of the Peace. Built many houses in the Hector area including his daughter Ruth’s. It was family legend he could accurately determine the amount of lumber required, build a house and have not much more than four board feet remaining when the house was completed. These accomplishments were performed with a third grade education, so it was told. Father of 12 children.
He was highly respected and recognized for building numerous coffins for those buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, over a period of many years.
Married Mary Naomi Robertson October 23, 1902 in Pope County Arkansas. She predeceased her husband December 1942.
Lived alone for many years in a 3-room house on the main road, south of Hector. This house still stands but has been unoccupied since his death. It is still owned by a member of the family.
Died at Dardanelle Hospital, Yell County, where his son-in law was on staff, age 91
Family Members
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Fred Ira "Fred" McAlister
1903–1988
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Lula May McAlister Murphy
1905–1987
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Willie Delmer McAlister Hill
1907–1996
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Lloyd McAlister
1908–1911
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Susie McAlister Crouch
1911–1999
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Floyd McAlister
1912–2005
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George Bronnie McAlister
1914–2003
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Mardie Ona McAlister Webb
1916–2005
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Ralph W McAlister
1918–1988
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Ruth McAlister Llewellyn
1920–2020
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George Walker McAlister Jr
1922–1983
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Rev JL. McAlister
1924–2013
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