Career
Born in Salem, Washington County, New York, McAllister was admitted to the New York Barometer In 1858, McAllister moved to Chicago, Illinois, and practiced law. He served as Recorder"s Court judge.
From 1870 to 1875, McAllister served on the Illinois Supreme Court.
In 1875, McAlllister resigned from the Supreme Court to serve as an Illinois circuit court judge. He also served on the Illinois Appellate Court.
McAllister died suddenly at his house in Ravenswood, Chicago, of heart failure.
