Background
Allison was the son of Joseph Allison of Eden Morent Carlisle and his wife Jane Andrew.
Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom
Allison was the son of Joseph Allison of Eden Morent Carlisle and his wife Jane Andrew.
He was educated at Rugby School and at Trinity College, Cambridge.
He was a director of the Midland Railway. In 1885, he was elected as Member of Parliament for Eskdale and held the seat until 1900. He was Justice of the Peace and Deputy Lieutenant for Cumberland and was High Sheriff of Cumberland in 1908.
He was knighted in 1910.
Allison was the author of several works including
Essays and Addresses 1913
Belgium in History 1914
Cicero in Old Age 1916
Translations into English Verse.Greek Anthology 1922
Allison lived at Scaleby Hall, Carlisle, where he died at the age of 87.
23rd United Kingdom Parliament. 24th United Kingdom Parliament. 25th United Kingdom Parliament.
26th United Kingdom Parliament.