Claim: Roan Allen (one of the Tennessee Walking Horse founding sires) and Maberry Allen are the two major ancestors of Strolling Jim.
Evidence: Roan Allen (1904–1930) was one of the founding sires of the Tennessee Walking Horse. He was sired by Black Allan, the stallion who would later be given the designation Allan F-1, and out of the mare Gertrude. One of his sons, Wilson's Allen, sired five of the early World Grand Champions, including Strolling Jim and Midnight Sun. Strolling Jim (1936–1957) was the first Tennessee Walking Horse to become World Grand Champion of his breed. Strolling Jim was foaled in 1936 near Viola, Tennessee, and was bred by Ed Gilliam. Strolling Jim was sired by Wilson's Allen and out of Allen's Strolling Jennie. Pedigree of Strolling Jim Roan Allen Birdie Messick Maberry Allen Unknown Strolling Jim Tennessee Walking Horse Show horse Wilson's Allen Roan Allen Allen's Strolling Jennie