1881
Licentiate - J. A. Allison - Waverly, Tenn.
Charlotte Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1881, page 82]

1882
Licentiate - J. A. Allison - Waverly, Tenn.
Charlotte Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1882, page 112]

1883
"Brothers J. A. Allison and A. G. Castleman were ordained, and set apart to the whole work of the ministry."
[Source: "Extract of the Minutes of Charlotte Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, March 8, 1883," contained in The Cumberland Presbyterian, April 12, 1883, page 5]

1884
"Rev. W. M. Cooley was elected moderator, and Rev. J. A. Allison assistant clerk."
"Extract of the Minutes of Charlotte Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, March 6, 1884," contained in The Cumberland Presbyterian, March 27, 1884, page 5]

1884
Minister - J. A. Allison - Erin, Tenn.
Charlotte Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1884, page 110]

1885
Minister - J. A. Allison - Erin, Tenn.
Charlotte Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1885, page 125]

1885
The Rev. J. A. Allison was elected Moderator."
"Extract of the Minutes of Charlotte Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 9, 1885," contained in The Cumberland Presbyterian, October 22, 1885, page 8]

1886
Minister - J. A. Allison - Erin, Tenn.
Charlotte Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1886, page 154]

1887
Minister - J. A. Allison - Tennessee Ridge, Tenn.
Charlotte Presbytery
Commissioner to General Assembly, May 19-25, 1887, in Covington, Ohio
Served on Committee on the Records of Columbia Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1887, pages 5, 9 & 151]

1888
Minister - J. A. Allison - Tennessee Ridge, Tenn.
Charlotte Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1888, page 163]

1889
Minister - J. A. Allison - Lebanon, Tenn.
Charlotte Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1889, page 172]

1890
Minister - J. A. Allison - Erin, Tenn.
Charlotte Presbytery
Pastor - Arlington Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Erin, Tenn.
Pastor - Wells Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Erin, Tenn.
Commissioner to General Assembly, May 15-22, 1890, in Union City, Tennessee
Served on Committee on the Records of Ohio Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1890, pages 6, 10, 118 & 216]

1891
"The Rev. J. A. Allison, was elected moderator."
"Extract of the Minutes of Charlotte Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, March 6, 1891," contained in The Cumberland Presbyterian, March 19, 1891, page 5]

1891
Minister - J. A. Allison - Erin, Tenn.
Charlotte Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1891, page 132]

1892
Minister - J. A. Allison - Erin, Tenn.
Charlotte Presbytery
Pastor - Erin Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Erin, Tenn.
Pastor - Wells Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Erin, Tenn.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1892, pages 139 & 242]

1892
Minister Present - J. A. Allison
Served on Committee on Ministerial Relief
"The undersigned since last meeting of Presbytery has preached at the following places regularly: Erin, 24 times; Well's Creek, 19 times; other points, 5 times; in all, 48 times. Received into the church at Erin, 2 members; Well's Creek, 1 members; total, 3. Received for ministerial services, Erin, $291.62; Well's Creek, $57.00; total, $348.62. Raised all the regular quarterly collections. Had conversions at Well's creek, 3.      J. A. Allison."
[Source: Minutes of the Charlotte Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 7-8, 1892, pages 1, 4, 5 ]

1893
Minister Present - J. A. Allison
"Rev. J. A. Allison preached the opening sermon from John i. 29."
Served on Committee on Deceased Ministers
The undersigned would respectfully report that since the last meeting of your presbytery he has preached at Wells Creek 11 times; and at Erin 20 times; total number of times preached 31, and received for ministerial services, Erin, $249.96; and at Wells Creek, $41.05; total, $291.01. Respectfully submitted.     J. A. Allison.
"Rev. J. A. Allison asked for a letter of dismissal and recommendation to take effect at the close of the present session, which was granted."
[Source: Minutes of the Charlotte Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 14-17, 1893, pages 17, 20, 26 & 27]

1893
Minister - J. A. Allison - Erin, Tenn.
Charlotte Presbytery
Pastor - Erin Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Erin, Tenn.
Pastor - Well's Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Erin, Tenn.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1893, pages 141, 242 & 244]

1894
Minister - J. A. Allison - Fairview, Ky.
Davis Presbytery
Commissioner to General Assembly, May 17-24, 1894, in Eugene, Oregon
Served on Committee on the Records of Texas Synod
Pastor - Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Hopkinsville, Ky.
Pastor - Goshen Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Fairview, Ky.
Pastor - Sharon Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Bennettstown, Ky.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1894, pages 5, 11, 157 & 220]

1895
Minister - J. A. Allison - Fairview, Ky.
Davis Presbytery
Pastor - Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Hopkinsville, Ky.
Pastor - Goshen Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Fairview, Ky.
Pastor - Sharon Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Bennettstown, Ky.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1895, pages 164 & 230]

1895
Rev. A. H. Manly and Rev. J. A. Allison were received on letters from Lebanon Presbytery.
"Extract of the Minutes of Charlotte Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 13, 1895," contained in The Cumberland Presbyterian, October 24, 1895, page 5]

1896
Minister - J. A. Allison - Fairview, Ky.
Davis Presbytery
Pastor - Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Hopkinsville, Ky.
Pastor - Goshen Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Fairview, Ky.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1896, pages 150 & 210]

1897
Minister - J. A. Allison - Dover, Tenn.
Charlotte Presbytery
Pastor - Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Dover, Tenn.
Pastor - Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Tharpe, Tenn.
Pastor - Tobaccoport Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Snyder, Tenn.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1897, pages 201 & 268]

1898
Minister - J. A. Allison - Dover, Tenn.
Charlotte Presbytery
Commissioner to General Assembly -May 19-26, 1898 in Marshall, Missouri
Pastor - Arlington Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Erin, Tenn.
Pastor - Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Dover, Tenn.
Pastor - Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Tharpe, Tenn.
Pastor - Tobaccoport Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Snyder, Tenn.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1898, pages 221 & 281]

1899
Minister - J. A. Allison - Tharpe, Tenn.
Charlotte Presbytery
Pastor - Arlington Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Erin, Tenn.
Pastor - Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Dover, Tenn.
Pastor - Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Tharpe, Tenn.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1899, pages 116a & 186a]

1899
Minister Present - J. A. Allison
Clarksville Presbytery
"Rev. J. A. Allison to take charge of the Hall's creek group for one year beginning November 1, on the following terms: First that each church pay the following amounts respectively: Hall's Creek, $30.--Union Chapel, $40.--Greenbrier, $36.--White Oak, $60--Cumberland Valley, $48--Concord, $40.--Moriah, $60. Total $314. Second. Rev. J. A. Allison agrees to take the work for this total amount [$314] with the understanding that the amounts promised from each congregation be increased, if possible."Roll of Clarksville Presbytery: J. A. Allison - Trinity"
[Source: Minutes of the Clarksville Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, December 12-13, 1899, pages 3, 10 & 15]

1900
Minister Absent - J. A. Allison
Clarksville Presbytery
"J. A. Allison and J. J. Rye each moved out of the bounds of our Presbytery two months ago or more and are neither of them working in the ministry of the C. P. Church."
"Rev. J. A. Allison, at his own request, was granted a letter of dismissal and recommendation."
"That B. B. Larkins be directed to take charge of the Halls Creek group to fill out the unexpired contract of J. A. Allison, who has removed on account of sickness."
[Source: Minutes of the Clarksville Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, March 13-16, 1900, pages 3, 7, 11 & 19-20]

1900
Elk Presbytery
"Rev. J. A. Allison was received on a letter of dismission and recommendation from Clarksville Presbytery, bearing date of March 15, 1900."
[Source: Minutes of the Elk Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 21, 1900, page 243]

1900
Minister - J. A. Allison - (teacher) Shelbyville, Tenn.
Elk Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1900, page 204a]

1900
Minister Absent - J. A. Allison
Elk Presbytery
"Revs. J. A. Allison, J. R. Harris and W. W. Irwin appeared and took their seats in the Presbytery."
"The following are employed part time, as indicated: Rev. J. A. Allison, one Sunday per month at New Hope."
[Source: Minutes of the Elk Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 4-6, 1900, pages 250-251, 256]

1901
Minister Present - J. A. Allison
Elk Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the Elk Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 26, 1901, page 214]

1901
Minister - J. A. Allison - Shelbyville, Tenn.
Elk Presbytery
Pastor - New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Bedford County, Tennessee
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1901, pages 167a & 262a]

1901
Minister absent - J. A. Allison
Elk Presbytery
"Letters of dismission and recommendation were granted Revs. J. A. Allison, W. C. Baber, and C. C. Hines at their own requests."
[Source: Minutes of the Elk Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 3, 1901, pages 261-262]

1902
Minister - J. A. Allison - In transitu
[This list embraces the names of those who, as holding letters of dismission, were not members of Presbyteries at the time the foregoing Presbyterial lists were made up, and their names are inserted here, marked "In transitu," so far as they have been reported to the Assembly's Stated Clerk]
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1902, page 233a]