William K. McAllister

William King McAllister (August 5, 1818 – October 29, 1888) was an American jurist.

Born in Salem, Washington County, New York, McAllister was admitted to the New York bar. 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.[1][2][3]

Notes
  1. Illinois Supreme Court-William K. McAllister
  2. Appleton's Annual Cyclopedia and Register of Important Dates for the year 1889,' Vol. 28, D. Appleton and Company, New York City: 1889, Biographical Sketch of William K. McAllister, pg. 644
  3. 'A Sudden Death,' Bloomington Daily Leader (Illinois), October 29, 1888, pg. 2
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