The Allegiance was built in 1838 by Reuben Porter Wisner
(1813-1872).

Residence of Reuben P. Wisner, Esq Mt. Morris

Mr. Wisner, a prominent lawyer, moved to Mount Morris in 1832, with his first wife Sarah Clark and their three children. Mrs. Wisner passed away in 1850.

Reuben P. Wisner	Ellen Fisk Wisner

Ellen Fisk married Reuben Wisner in 1851 and they had one child together.

In 1864, Mr. Wisner was appointed Colonel of the 58th Regiment New York National Guard. He was a well respected member of the community, serving as deacon of the Baptist Church in Mount Morris until his death in 1872.