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EducationCareer: Asbury University (1846); daguerreotype apprentice in late 1840s
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OriginalNotes: Note: His nephew James Asbury Allison (1872-1928, son of brother Noah Samuel Allison) was one of the founders of the Indianapolis 500 and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Note: Not listed in Williams' Cincinnati Directory, 1849-1850 or 1853 Williams' Cincinnati Directory, City Guide, and Business Mirror

1850 Census, Eel River Township, Greene County, Indiana
James B. Allsion, 18 clerk, b. Ind. Attended school within year
Living with family, father James M. H. Allison, 47, Merchant, b. KY; mother Julia A. Allison, 40, b. KY
presumed siblings all born in Indiana: John E., 20, Merchant; William T., 16; George F. 14; Martha E. 10; Charles H. 8?; Julia E. 6; David E. 4; Noah S. 2; Robert A. 4/12

1860 IN Census: J. B. Allison, age 28, b. IN, RP $0, PP $400; Lydia E. Allison, 20 yrs. b. IN

Nov. 1997 conversation with Bill Lawrence, curator at the Wylie House, Bloomington: He thinks Allison left Bloomington in the 1880s and finished his career in Kansas or Nebraska.

1880 Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana Census, Walnut Street
James B. Allison, 49, photographer, b. Ind., parents b. KY
Eliza, 40, wife, keeping house, b. Ind.
Deborah M. Allison, 20, dau., single, b. Ind.
Emma A Allison, 18, dau., single, b. Ind.
Chs? W, 14, son, single, b. Ind.
Julia S., 10, dau., single, b. Ind.
18 year old servant in household

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52995716/james-b-allison : accessed 05 September 2021), memorial page for James B. Allison (21 Jul 1831-1 Apr 1907), Find a Grave Memorial ID 52995716, citing Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by genealogyfever (contributor 46554566) .

Hamilton County Times (Noblesville, Indiana), April 5, 1907, p. 1
James B. Allison, 76 years of age, died a Fortville, Monday.

Hamilton County Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), Friday, April 5, 1907, p. 8
James B. Allison, of Fortville, died Monday at the age of seventy-six. For nearly forty years he conducted a photograph gallery in Fortville. He lived at Bloomington from 1860 to 1867, during which time he obtained photographs of many leading men, among them being Richard Proctor, the English astronomer, and Andrew Johnson, president of the United States. He was a class mate of Daniel W. Voorhees at Asbury University.

Indianapolis News (Indianapolis, Indiana), November 6, 1901, p. 2
"Learned Photography in Old Daguerreotype Days." [Portrait of J. B. Allison] Special to The Indianapolis News. Fortville, Ind., November 6 - J. B. Allison, of this city, is probably the oldest service photographer in the State. He served his apprenticeship in the late 40's and became a full-fledged daguerreotyper in 1852, at Cincinnati. For many years, when daguerreotyping was in its infancy, he traveled from town to town, taking pictures of people, and during those years he posed some of the most famous men in the country. He met and heard Adelina Patti when he was but eleven years old. She was then traveling in this country with the Ole Bull troupe, which included Maurice Strachens, Ed Kimble and Scribner. In 1857 he located in Bloomington, and he lived there thirty years. While there he made the pictures of George F. Dunn, Judge Hughes, Daniel Voorhees, Alexander Campbell, Bishop Simpson and President Andrew Johnson. Allison attended old Asbury University, beginning in 1846, and there he was a fellow-student with Newton Booth, the grandfather of Booth Tarkington. He also attended the same school with Booth Tarkington's mother at Point Commerce, Ind., in 1843. Though he is now over seventy years of age, he still conducts a big business, and is one of the most up-to-date operators in eastern Indiana.
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OriginalSource: White River Valley Times (Worthington, Indiana), February 20, 1857, p. 3
Ad: Chicago Ambrotype Gallery. I have again located myself in Point Commerce for the purpose of taking Ambrotype Pictures, where I expect to stay a short time. I have a good assortment of all kinds of cases, mats, and frames, and am fully prepared otherwise for taking the aforesaid Pictures I will take them as cheap as can be had this side of London. The superiority of those Pictures is so well known that they need to praise from me. Pictures taken in cloudy as well as fair weather. Time for sitting, between the hours of nine and four. I wish all to come and examine my specimens. J. B. Allison. February 7. 1-tf
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OriginalSource: White River Valley Times (Worthington), [searched by James Marusek]: several ads for J. B. Allison who worked in and had a studio in Point Commerce/Worthington in 1857 & 1858 as an ambrotypist. He originally called his studio the Chicago Ambrotype Gallery. He talks about having returned to the area.

White River Valley Times (Worthington, Indiana), May 1, 1857, p. 3
Mentions sweet music made by our young and esteemed friends, J. B. Allison and C. C. Howe. / "Ambrotypes" Article by J. B. Allison about Ambrotypes: first taken in Europe, superior to daguerreotype, including in beauty, tone, and as durable. It is susceptible of much greater variety of expression than the daguerreotype. Call at my room, over the store of Andrews & NcIntire [sic], where I am at all times ready and willing to show them round.

White River Valley Times (Worthington, Indiana), June 5, 1857, p. 3
Ambrotypes. - J. B. Allison is turning out some fine pictures at this gallery, over the Post Office. He has had much experience and thoroughly understands his business. His pictures, for softness of tone, and finish, are unsurpassed. Besides, he is a clever fellow, and merits the patronage of the public. Give him a call, by all means.

White River Valley Times (Worthington, Indiana), July 17, 1857, p. 2
Eyes on the Pictures! The undersigned is again prepared to make any of the different styles of Pictures that are to be found in the West, on the most reasonable terms. He is putting good Pictures in substantial cases for the small sum of one dollar. Call, every body, before he take his final leave. Remember the Ambrotype Gallery rooms, over the store of Andrews & McIntire, Worthington, Ind. J. B. Allison. July 10. [Ad ran through at least September 4, 1857]

White River Valley Times (Worthington, Indiana), October 23, 1857, p. 3
Removal. - Dr. J. N. Bettes has removed his office to the room formerly occupied by J. B. Allison, over the store of R. E. Andrews.
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OriginalSource: White River Valley Times (Worthington, Indiana), May 27, 1858, p. 4
Sky-Light Pictures. J. B. Allison has come to town! You will find his Shanties just at the north corner of Langworthy & Blount's cheap Dry Goods store. He is now taking Pictures so natural and life-like that they actually breathe. When you come to town, don't fail to drop in and get one of Allison's beautiful Ambrotypes. They are put up in a neat case from 75 cts. To $4.50. Ladies are requested when they come to sit for a miniature, to dress in something dark, and always avoid pale blue or pink. Any kind of plaid or striped goods, such as calicoes, delaines, ginghams & c., make beautiful drapery. For a gentleman, anything dark is recommended. Gallery open from 8 o'clock, am, until 6 pm.

White River Valley Times (Worthington, Indiana), June 24, 1858, p. 2
Pictures, Pictures, Pictures. You can get a nice Ambrotype at Allison's Gallery, at figures to suit the hard times. Call and see! Instructions given to any one desiring to learn the business. Also an Instrument with complete outfit. J. B. Allison. June 24. [ad ran through at least August 19, 1858]
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Point Commerce - We visited the point a few days since, and found her citizens driving ahead. We noticed that J. B. Allison has a very neat Ambrotype Gallery, and it is fitted up in a comfortable manner, and he can take just as nice a picture as you can get in any city.
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1870s CDV: J. B. Allison, College St., Bloomington

Bloomington Photo Studio Index, 1883-1980
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1864-65 Indiana State Gazetteer, p. 408

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1866-67 State Gazetteer & Shipper's Guide, p. 546, J. B. Allison, Bloomington

1880-81 Polk's Indiana State Gazetteer & Business Directory, p. 1027

1879-80 Williams & Co. Indiana State Directory, p. 369

1880 Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana Census, Walnut Street
James B. Allison, 49, photographer, b. Ind., parents b. KY

1882-83 Indiana State Gazetteer, p. 1088

1884-85 Polk's Ind. State Gazetteer & Business Directory, p. 1063

Bloomington Telephone (Bloomington, Indiana), April 19, 1884, p. 1
J. B. Allison, on Tuesday, closed his bargain with the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, and will use their present hall as a reception room to his gallery. The fraternity has rented the front room over McPheeters & Shoemaker's and are having it fitted us for their use, and will occupy it by the first of next month.

Bloomington Telephone (Bloomington, Indiana), January 12, 1886, p. 1
Harman Fedder has not purchased an interest in J. B. Allison's photograph gallery as was reported.

Monroe County Citizen (Ellettsville, Indiana), January 14, 1886, p. 1
Jim Ben Allison has sold a half interest in his photograph gallery to Harmon Fedder. Allison wants to go west, and is endeavoring to dispose of all of his property with that object in view. 

1887-88 Indiana State Gazetteer, p. 1330

Hamilton County Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), Friday, April 5, 1907, p. 8
James B. Allison, of Fortville, died Monday at the age of seventy-six. For nearly forty years he conducted a photograph gallery in Fortville. He lived at Bloomington from 1860 to 1867, during which time he obtained photographs of many leading men, among them being Richard Proctor, the English astronomer, and Andrew Johnson, president of the United States. He was a class mate of Daniel W. Voorhees at Asbury University.
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OriginalSource: 1862-1863 Hawes Indiana State Gazetteer
p. 296 Ambrotype, Daguerrian and Photographic Artists: J. B. Allison, Bloomington, Monroe
p. 25 Bloomington: J. B. Allison, daguerrean artist, Main
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Bloomington Evening News (Bloomington, Indiana), February 1, 1915, p. 1
"Bloomington Thirty Years Ago" as described by John W. Cravens, Secretary of Indiana University. "James B. Allison was the leading photographer of that day and his studio was up the stairway leading to the Shaw & Cosner studio." [In 1915 Shaw & Cosner was located at 100 1/2 W. 6th St.]
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OriginalSource: Spencer Democrat (Spencer, Indiana), November 9, 1893, p. 2
Freedom Flashes column - A. M. Allison, from Whichita, Kan., is here locating a photograph gallery which will be in operation soon.

Spencer Democrat (Spencer, Indiana), November 16, 1893, p. 2
Freedom Flashes column - J. B. Allison, from Wichita, Kansas, has spared no pains in fitting up an elegant photograph gallery over the Peoples drugstore. His friends are numerous in this and adjoining counties. Enlarging and framing will receive attention. Our people are well pleased to have Mr. Allison among them.

Spencer Democrat (Spencer, Indiana), December 7, 1893
Freedom is delighted with the new photograph gallery which has come to stay and is turning out nice work.

Spencer Democrat (Spencer, Indiana), March 1, 1894, p. 2
Freedom Flashes column - J. B. Allison, the photographer, has his gallery open on Fridays only till April when he will be open any day of the week except Sundays.

Spencer Democrat (Spencer, Indiana), August 30, 1894, p. 6
Freedom Flashes column - The photograph gallery has gone to Bloomington. [not sure this is Allison]
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OriginalSource: Bloomington World (Bloomington, Indiana), January 25, 1894, p. 1
We learn that Jim Ben Allison will soon open a photograph gallery in Mr. Beck's old stand, on Main street. Ben is a first-class artist. He had a very fine gallery many years ago in Bloomington, and had the honor of photographing Hon. Andy Johnson, when he was "swinging around the circle;" Elder Alexander Campbell, hon. D. W. Voorhees and other celebrities. -Worthington Sun.

Bloomington Progress (Bloomington, Indiana), August 22, 1894
Jim Ben Allison and family have removed from Wichita, Kas., to Worthington, Greene co.
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OriginalSource: The Farm (Ellettsville, Indiana), April 6, 1895, p. 1
Jim Ben Allison, the well known former Bloomington photographer, has bought a gallery at Indianapolis.
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OriginalSource: Indianapolis News (Indianapolis, Indiana), November 6, 1901, p. 2
"Learned Photography in Old Daguerreotype Days." [Portrait of J. B. Allison] Special to The Indianapolis News. Fortville, Ind., November 6 - J. B. Allison, of this city, is probably the oldest service photographer in the State. Though he is now over seventy years of age, he still conducts a big business, and is one of the most up-to-date operators in eastern Indiana.

Hamilton County Times (Noblesville, Indiana), April 5, 1907, p. 1
James B. Allison, 76 years of age, died a Fortville, Monday.

Hamilton County Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), Friday, April 5, 1907, p. 8
James B. Allison, of Fortville, died Monday at the age of seventy-six. For nearly forty years he conducted a photograph gallery in Fortville. He lived at Bloomington from 1860 to 1867.
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