History of Langlade County, Wisconsin, 
from U. S. Gov't Survey to Present Time, with Biographical Sketches
Dessureau. Antigo, WI: Berner Brothers, 1922, p 295
Submitted by Cathy Kubly

The ALLERTON family genealogy is traced from Mr. Isaac ALLERTON, a fifth signer of the Pilgrim's Compact when they came to America, 20 December 1620.  Oliver Hazard Perry ALLERTON, father of Jasper W. ALLERTON, was a pioneer Antigo [Langlade County, Wisconsin] merchant who came here in 1887.  Oliver Hazard Perry ALLERTON died at Manitowoc [Manitowoc County, Wisconsin], 31 December 1899, and his remains rest there.

Jasper W. ALLERTON was born in Waupaca County [Wisconsin] 30 April 1857.  At an early age he moved with his parents to Aztalan, Jefferson County [Wisconsin]; attended the common schools; and at the age of nineteen moved to Eureka [Winnebago County], Wisconsin.

On 26 November 1881 Jasper W. ALLERTON married Annah NICHOLSON, of Eureka [Wisconsin].  Jasper W. ALLERTON was the father of six children.  One, Volney, died in infancy.  The other children are Willis; Harry, who served in the U. S. Army during the [first] World War; Floy [Floyd?], Ruth, and Doris.  Ten years after marriage [1891?] Jasper W. ALLERTON moved to Antigo [Langlade County, Wisconsin], where he engaged in contracting and building until his death, on 07 January 1913; his remains were interred at Eureka [Winnebago County], Wisconsin, 09 January 1913.  

Jasper W. ALLERTON was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Rebekahs, and held various public offices, including Alderman, representing the Second Ward of Antigo.