FAMILY LINE AND HISTORY
Mary Jane Kellogg
5th of 5 children of Rodney K. Kellogg & Harriet M. Bailey
Born: Feb 14, 1849, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Feb 26, 1936 (age 87), Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
Buried: Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Married: Apr 18, 1870, Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Four children: Minnie Belle Allen, Vira Kellogg Allen, Byron Bailey Allen (twin), Elizabeth Amelia “Bessie” Allen (twin)
Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen
Son of Abraham/Abram Pratt Allen & Emeline Voorhees
Born: Aug 1845, Root, Montgomery Co., New York
Died: Oct 4, 1934 (age 89), Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
Buried: Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Occupation: Carpenter, cigar box manufacturer, general shop work in own shop
Married: Apr 18, 1870, Mary Jane Kellogg, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Four children: Minnie Belle Allen, Vira Kellogg Allen, Byron Bailey Allen (twin), Elizabeth Amelia “Bessie” Allen (twin)
1. Minnie Belle Allen
Born: Aug 11, 1872, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Nov 26, 1957 (age 85), Wayne Co., New York
Buried: Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Married: Apr 4, 1895, Frederick H. “Fred” Durfee, Walworth, Wayne Co., New York
No children
2. Vira Kellogg Allen
Born: Nov 17, 1876, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Feb 17, 1924 (age 47), Rochester, Monroe Co., New York
Buried: Feb 19, 1924, Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Married: Nov 16, 1896, George Stephen Reeves, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Three children: Burnett Allen Reeves, Stanley Stephen Reeves, Mary Dorothy “Dorothy” Reeves
3. Byron Bailey Allen (twin)
Born: Sep 18, 1885, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Mar 26, 1963 (age 77), Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
Buried: Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Occupation: Assistant librarian, money order clerk in Post Office
Married: Jun 23, 1923, Katherine Jemima Killam, Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
No children
4. Elizabeth Amelia “Bessie” Allen (twin)
Born: Sep 18, 1885, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Sep 15, 1970 (age 84), Rochester, Monroe Co., New York
Buried: Sep 18, 1870. South Lyons Cemetery in Lyons, Wayne Co., New York
Married: Sep 14, 1910, Albert Elias Merriam, Newark, Wayne Co., New York
Occupation: Type writer, bookkeeper in office
Four children: Donald Albert Merriam, Rhea Byron “Ray” Merriam, Howard Elias Merriam, Paul Allen Merriam
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Timeline and Records
Spellings and information in census and other records are retained
as reflected in the original documents. Corrections or notes are in italics.
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Aug 1845: Birth of Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen, son of Abraham Pratt Allen & Emeline Voorhees, in Root, Montgomery Co., New York
Feb 14, 1849: Birth of Mary Jane Kellogg, 5th of 5 children of Rodney K. Kellogg & Harriet M. Bailey, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Aug 26, 1850: U.S. Federal Census, Root, Montgomery Co., New York:
Name Marcus Allen
Gender Male
Race White
Age 4
Birth Year 1846
Birthplace New York
Home in 1850 Root, Montgomery, New York
Dwelling Number 194
Inferred Father Abramhen P Allen (Abraham)
Inferred Mother Emaline Allen (Emeline)
Household members, Name, Age:
Abramhen P Allen: Age 47, Farmer, born New York (Abraham)
Emaline Allen: Age 37, born New York (Emeline)
Henry Allen: Age 12, born New York
Nancy G Allen: Age 11, born New York
Eletha Allen: Age 7, born New York (Elisha)
Marcus Allen: Age 4, born New York
Charles Allen: Age 2, born New York
Oct 9, 1850: U.S. Federal Census, Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Rodney Kellogg: age 45, Farmer, Value of Real Estate owned $3,000, born New York
Harriet Kellogg: age 30, born New York
Laura A. Kellogg: age 13, attended school within the year, born New York
Norton Kellogg: age 11, attended school within the year, born New York
Milo Kellogg: age 9, attended school within the year, born New York
Lewis Kellogg: age 5, attended school within the year, born New York
Mary Kellogg: age 1, born New York
Aug 15, 1860: U.S. Federal Census, Marion, Wayne Co., New York (pg 195):
Rodney Kellogg: age 52, Butcher, Value of Personal Estate $200, born New York
Harriet Kellogg: age 45, born New York
Laura S. Kellogg: age 21, Com. L. Teacher, born New York
Norton Kellogg: age 19, Tri L. Apprentice, born New York
Lewis T. Kellogg: age 13, attended school within the year, born New York
Mary J. Kellogg: age 11, attended school within the year, born New York
Harvey Rice: age 30, born New York
Aug 28, 1860: U.S. Federal Census, Marion, Wayne Co., New York (pg 216):
Name Marcus Allen
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Place New York
Home in 1860 Marion, Wayne, New York
Post Office Marion
Dwelling Number 1765
Attended School Y
Inferred Mother Emeline Allen
Household members, Name, Age:
Emeline Allen: Age 48, born New York
Nancy Allen: Age 21, born New York
Elisha Allen: Age 18, day laborer, born New York
Marcus Allen: Age 15, born New York
Charles Allen: Age 12, born New York
Apr 18, 1870: Marriage of Mary Jane Kellogg & Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Four children: Minnie Belle Allen, Vira Kellogg Allen, Byron Bailey Allen (twin), Elizabeth Amelia “Bessie” Allen (twin)
1. Minnie Belle Allen
1872–1957
2. Vira Kellogg Allen
1876–1924
3. Byron Bailey Allen (twin)
1885–1963
4. Elizabeth Amelia “Bessie” Allen (twin)
1885–1970
Sep 14, 1870: U.S. Federal Census, Marion, Wayne Co., New York (pg 44):
Name: Marcus Allen
Age in 1870: 24
Birth Date: abt 1846
Birthplace: New York
Dwelling Number: 391
Home in 1870: Marion, Wayne, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Marion
Occupation: Carpenter
Marriage Month: Apr
Male Citizen Over 21: Yes
Inferred Mother: Emaline Allen (Emeline)
Household Members, (Name), Age:
Emaline Allen: Age 58, Keeping House, born New York (Emeline)
Marcus Allen: Age 24, Carpenter, born New York
Mary Allen: Age 21, born New York
Aug 11, 1872: Birth of Minnie Belle Allen, 1st of 4 children of Mary Jane Kellogg & Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Nov 17, 1876: Birth of Vira Kellogg Allen, 2nd of 4 children of Mary Jane Kellogg & Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Jun 14, 1880: U.S. Federal Census, Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Allen, Mark B.: age 34, married, Carpenter, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Allen, Mary J.: age 31, Wife, married, Keeping House, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York (Mary Jane (Kellogg) Allen)
Allen, Minnie B.: age 7, Daughter, attended school within the year, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Allen, Vira K.: age 3, Daughter, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Sep 18, 1885: Birth of Byron Bailey Allen (twin), 3rd of 4 children of Mary Jane Kellogg & Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Sep 18, 1885: Birth of Elizabeth Amelia “Bessie” Allen (twin), 4th of 4 children of Mary Jane Kellogg & Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Apr 4, 1895: Marriage of Minnie Belle Allen & Frederick H. “Fred” Durfee, Palmyra, Wayne Co., New York
No children
Nov 16, 1896: Marriage of Vira Kellogg Allen & George Stephen Reeves, Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Three children:Burnett Allen Reeves, Stanley Stephen Reeves, Mary Dorothy “Dorothy” Reeves
1. Burnett Allen Reeves
1898–1977
2. Stanley Stephen Reeves
1901–1985
3. Mary Dorothy “Dorothy” Reeves
1912–2002
Jun 20, 1900: U.S. Federal Census, Newark, Arcadia Township, Wayne Co., New York:
Allen, Mark B.: Head, born Aug 1844, age 55, married 30 years, Carpenter, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York (indexed as Allin)
Allen, Mary K.: Wife, born Feb 1849, age 51, married 30 years, 4 children born, 4 children living, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York (Mary Jane (Kellogg) Allen)
Allen, Byron B.: Son, born Sep 1885, age 14, school, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Allen, Bessie A.: Daughter, born Sep 1885, age 14, school, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Jun 1, 1905: New York State Census, Arcadia Township, Wayne Co., New York:
Mark B Allen: Age 59, Head, United States, Carpenter
Mary K Allen: Age 56, Wife, United States, Housework
Byron B Allen: Age 19, Son, United States, Asst Librarian
Bessie A Allen: Age 19, Daughter, United States, Typewriter
Apr 22, 1910: U.S. Federal Census, Newark, Arcadia Township, Wayne Co., New York:
Name: Mark M Allen (Mark B. Allen)
Age in 1910: 64
Birth Date: 1846
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1910: Arcadia, Wayne, New York
Street: Mason Street
House Number: 14
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse’s Name: Mary K Allen
Father’s Birthplace: New York
Mother’s Birthplace: New York
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Manufacturer
Industry: Cigar Boxes
Employer, Employee or Other: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Farm or House: House
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 36
Enumerated Year: 1910
Household Members: (Name), Age, Relationship:
Mark M Allen: Age 64, Head, M1, 36 yrs, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Mary K Allen: Age 51, Wife, M1, 36 yrs, 4 children born, 4 children living, born New York, father born United States, mother born New York (note: age 61)
Bessie A Allen: Age 24, Daughter, Single, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, Bookkeeper in Office
Sep 14, 1910: Marriage of Elizabeth Amelia “Bessie” Allen & Albert Elias Merriam, Newark, Wayne Co., New York
Four children: Donald Albert Merriam, Rhea Byron Merriam, Howard Elias Merriam, Paul Allen Merriam
1. Donald Albert Merriam
1912–1997
2. Rhea Byron Merriam
1915–1998
3. Howard Elias Merriam
1918–2001
4. Paul Allen Merriam
1925–1971
Jun 1, 1915: New York State Census, Newark, Arcadia Township, Wayne Co., New York:
Name: Mark B Allen
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birth Place: United States
Age: 69
Gender: Male
Residence Place: Arcadia, Wayne
Relationship: Head
Color or Race: White
Number of years in US: 69
House Number: 14
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Mark B Allen: Head: Age 69, born is U.S., General shop work
Mary K Allen: Wife, Age 66, born is U.S., House work
Albert E Merriam: Son-in-law, Age 32, born is U.S., Water works foreman
Bessie A Merriam: Daughter, Age 29, born is U.S. born is U.S., House work
Donald A Merriam: Grandson, Age 3, born is U.S.
Rhea B Merriam: Grandson, Age 56 days, born is U.S., Newark, New York
Jan 24, 1920: U.S. Federal Census, Newark, Arcadia Township, Wayne Co., New York:
Name: Mark B Allen
Age: 74
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1920: Arcadia, Wayne, New York
Street: Mason Street
House Number: 14
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse’s Name: Mary Allen
Father’s Birthplace: New York
Mother’s Birthplace: New York
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: General Shop Work
Industry: Own Shop
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Mark B Allen: Age 74 Head, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, General Shop Work, own shop
Mary Allen: Age 70 Wife, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Jun 23, 1923: Marriage of Byron Bailey Allen & Katherine Jemima Killam, Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
No children
Jun 29, 1923: Victor Herald, Victor, Ontario Co., New York:
Mr. and Mrs. S.L. Killam attended the wedding of Mr. Killam’s sister, Miss Katherine J. Killam and Byron Bailey Allen, at Pittsford, Saturday afternoon.
Feb 17, 1924: Death of Vira Kellogg (Allen) Reeves (age 47) 2nd of 4 children of Mary Jane Kellogg & Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen and wife of George Stephen Reeves, in Rochester, Monroe Co., New York:
Feb 17, 1924: New York Death Index:
Name: Vera Reeves (Vira Reeves)
Death Date: 17 Feb 1924
Death Place: Rochester, New York
Certificate Number: 8071
Feb 19, 1924: Burial of Vira Kellogg (Allen) Reeves at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York; lot 134, sec 1, row 13, grave 11
Feb 1924: Obituary for Vira Kellogg (Allen) Reeves:
1925: New York State Census, Arcadia, Wayne Co., New York (pg 21):
Name: Mark B Allen
Gender: Male
Color or Race: White
Age: 79
Birth Date: abt 1846
Birth Place: USA
Residence Date: 1925
House Number: 304
Residence Place: Arcadia, Wayne
Relationship: Head
Household Members: (Name), Age, Relationship:
Mark B Allen: Age 79, Head, nativity United States, Shop Work
Mary K Allen: Age 74, Wife, nativity United States, Housework
Apr 3, 1930: U.S. Federal Census, Pittsford Village, Monroe Co., New York:
Allen, Byron B.: Head, age 44, married, 1st marriage at age 38, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, money order clerk at Post Office
Allen, Katherine J.: Wife, age 50, married, 1st marriage at age 44, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Allen, Mark B.: Father, age 84, married, 1st marriage at age 24, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Allen, Mary: Mother, age 81, married, 1st marriage at age 21, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Allen, Morris, Florence: Boarder, age 43, single, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, Teacher in public school
Note: Mark & Mary (Kellogg) Allen are living with their son and his wife
Oct 4, 1934: Death of Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen (age 89), son of Abraham P. Allen & Emeline Voorhees and husband of Mary Jane (Kellogg) Allen, in Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
Oct 1934: Burial of Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Oct 18, 1934: Obituary for Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen
The death Thursday of Mark Allen at the age of 89 years removed one of Pittsford’s oldest residents. He has been in failing health for some time. Surviving are his wife; a son, Byron Allen; two daughters, Mrs. F.H. Durfee of Marion and Mrs. Albert Merriman of Newark. The funeral was followed by interment in the family lot of Marion, his former home.
Feb 26, 1936: Death of Mary Jane (Kellogg) Allen (age 87), 5th of 5 children of Rodney K. Kellogg & Harriet M. Bailey and wife of Marcus B. “Mark” Allen, in Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
Feb 26, 1936: New York Death Index:
Name: Mary K. Allen
Death Date: 26 Feb 1936
Death Place: Pittsford, New York
Certificate Number: 11902
Feb 29, 1936: Burial of Mary Jane (Kellogg) Allen at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Note: February was a leap year in 1936
Feb 29, 1936: Newspaper obituary for Mary Jane (Kellogg) Allen):
Mrs Allen Passes at 87
Mrs. Mary Jane Allen, 87 years old, entered into rest at the home of her son, Byron Allen, 9 Maple Street, Pittsford, Wednesday, February 26th, following a long period of failing health. She was born February 14, 1849, in Marion, west of the village, on the farm now occupied by Arthur Young. She was the daughter of Harriet Bailey and Rodney Kellogg, pioneer settlers of the town.
On April 18, 1870, she was united in marriage to Mark A. Allen of Marion. They resided in Marion until 1893 when they moved to Newark where they lived until 1927. They have made their home in Pittsford since, where Mr. Allen died two years ago, soon after they had celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Allen was a member of the old Christian Church of Marion, and a relative of Temple Bailey, the authoress.
She is survived by one son, Byron of Pittsford; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Durfee of Marian and Mrs. Albert Merriam of Newark; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Saturday from the son’s home at 2 o’clock. The Rev. H.J. Bartle, pastor of the Pittsford Presbyterian Church officiated. Burial in Marion.
Feb 29, 1936: Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York (pg 21):
Nov 26, 1957: Death of Minnie Belle (Allen) Durfee (age 85), 1st of 4 children of Mary Jane Kellogg & Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen and wife of Frederick H. “Fred” Durfee, in Wayne Co., New York
Nov 28, 1957: Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York (Thursday):
Nov 29, 1957: Burial of Minnie Belle (Allen) Durfee at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York; lot 175, sec 1, row 173, grave 3
Mar 26, 1963: Death of Byron Bailey Allen (age 77), 3rd of 4 children of Mary Jane Kellogg & Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen and husband of Katherine J. Killam in Wayne Co., New York
Mar 1963: Burial of Byron Bailey Allen at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York; lot 310, sec 5, row 1, grave 12
Sep 15, 1970: Death of Elizabeth Amelia “Bessie” (Allen) Merriam (age 84), 4th of 4 children of Mary Jane Kellogg & Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen and wife of Albert Elias Merriam
Sep 1970: Burial of Elizabeth Amelia “Bessie” (Allen) Merriam at South Lyons Cemetery in Lyons, Wayne Co., New York
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Family of Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen
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Abraham/Abram Pratt Allen
Son of Prince Allen & Ruth Pratt
Born Aug 30, 1802, Charleston, Montgomery Co., New York
Died: Jan 5, 1859 (age 56), Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Buried: Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York; Lot 95, Sec 1, Row 9, Grave 7
Occupation: Farmer
Married: Jan 10, 1835, Emeline Voorhees, New York
Five children: Henry C. Allen, Nancy G. Allen, Elisha P. Allen, Marcus B. “Mark” Allen, Charles C. Allen
Emeline Voorhees
Daughter of unknown
Born: Apr 10, 1812, New York
Died: Nov 5, 1874 (age 62), Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Buried: Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York; Lot 95, Sec 1, Row 9, Grave 8
Married: Jan 10, 1835, Abraham/Abram Pratt Allen, New York
Five children: Henry C. Allen, Nancy G. Allen, Elisha P. Allen, Marcus B. “Mark” Allen, Charles C. Allen
1. Henry C. Allen
Born: Feb 5, 1837, Root Center, Montgomery Co., New York
Died: Dec 26, 1909 (age 72), Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Buried: Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York; Lot 296, Sec 4, Row 1, Grave 10
Military: Civil War, Union Army
Politics: Town supervisor for Marion, Wayne County
Occupation: Farmer, apple fruit grower, carpentry
Married: Dec 31, 1861, Louisa M. Bilby, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
One child: Elmer J. Allen
1. Elmer J. Alen
1862–1955
2. Nancy G. Allen
Born: 1839, Root Center, Montgomery Co., New York
Died: after 1860 Marion, Wayne Co., New York census
Buried: unknown
3. Elisha P. Allen
Born: 1842, Root Center, Montgomery Co., New York
Died: Jul 15, 1863 (age 20-21), Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania
Buried: Gettysburg National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania; New Your Plot, Section D, Site 3
Military: Civil War, Union Army
Enlisted: Jul 23, 1862, age 20, Co. A, NY 111th Inf. Reg., Private
Mustered out: Jul 5, 1863, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Died: at abt age 21; wounded at Gettysburg, died from wounds
Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen
Born: Aug 1845, Root, Montgomery Co., New York
Died: Oct 4, 1934 (age 89), Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
Buried: Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Occupation: Carpenter, cigar box manufacturer, general shop work in own shop
Married: Apr 18, 1870, Mary Jane Kellogg, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Four children: Minnie Belle Allen, Vira Kellogg Allen, Byron Bailey Allen, Elizabeth Amelia “Bessie” Allen
1. Minnie Belle Allen
1872–1957
2. Vira Kellogg Allen
1876–1924
3. Byron Bailey Allen (twin)
1885–1963
4. Elizabeth Amelia “Bessie” Allen (twin)
1885–1970
5. Charles C. Allen
Born: Nov 12, 1847, Root, Montgomery Co., New York
Died: Sep 29, 1924 (age 76), Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Buried: Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York; Lot 147, Sec 1, Row 14, Grave 6
Occupation: Teamster
Married: 1870, Georgiana “Georgia” Butts, New York
Four children: Henry L, Allen, Charlotte “Lottie” Allen, Reed Byron Allen, Perry C. Allen
1. Henry L. Allen
1871–1960
2. Charlotte “Lottie” Allen
1875–1965
3. Reed Byron Allen
1877–1944
4. Perry C. Allen
1881–1923
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LANDMARKS OF WAYNE COUNTY:
“Allen, Henry C., was born in the town of Root, Montgomery county Feb 8, 1837, and is the older of five children of Abram P. and Emeline (Vorhees) Allen. The grandfather Prince Allen, and the grandmother Ruth (Pratt) Allen, were both born in Washington county, N.Y., and in an early day settled in Montgomery county, where they lived and died. The father of our subject came to Marion in 1856, where he resided until his death, Jan 4, 1859, and his wife in Oct, 1868. Of the family there are three sons and one daughter now living. Elisha P. was in the Rebellion, and was wounded at Gettysburg, where he died from his wounds and was buried in the national cemetery. Our subject was reared upon the farm and has always followed farming and carpentry. He also buys and sells apples and is quite largely engaged in fruit growing. He married, in 1862, Louisa M., daughter of J.H. Bilby. They have one son, Elmer J. Allen, who resides with them and works the farm. His wife is Carrie N. Pulver, of Marion, and they have one son, Wayne. Mr. Allen has been a supervisor and is a member of the A.O.U. of Marion.”
Note: records reflect Henry’s birth date as Feb 5, 1837
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2023. Researched and compiled by Catherine (Clemens) Sevenau
Note: The cemetery headstone photos from Find A Grave contained herein are the property of those who photographed them.