FAMILY LINE AND HISTORY
Byron Bailey Allen (twin)
3rd of 4 children of Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen & Mary Jane Kellogg, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Occupation: Clerical work, assistant librarian, U.S. Post Office money order clerk, church sexton
Born: Sep 18, 1885, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Mar 26, 1963 (age 77), Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
Buried: Mar 31, 1963, Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Married: Jun 23, 1923, Katherine Jemima Killam, Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
No children
Katherine Jemima Killam
2nd of 2 children of Isaac L. Killam & Julia F. Frost
Occupation: Dressmaker
Born: May 1879, Victor, Ontario Co., New York
Died: Nov 15, 1950 (age 70), Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York; heart attack at wheel of automobile
Buried: Nov 17, 1950, Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Married: Jun 23, 1923, Byron Bailey Allen, Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
No children
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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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Apr 18, 1870: Marriage of Mary Jane Kellogg & Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen (parents of Byron Bailey Allen), in 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
May 1879: Birth of Katherine Jemima Killam, 2nd of 2 children of Isaac L. Killam & Julia F. Frost, in Victor, Ontario Co., 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
Feb 16, 1892: New York State Census, Victor, Ontario Co., New York:
Name: Isaac Killam, male, age 52, farmer, born New York
Name: Julia Killam: female, age 48, born New York
Name: Stephen Killam, male, age 22, born New York
Name: Kittie Killem (Katherine Killam)
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birth Place: United States
Age: 13
Gender: Female
Residence Place: Victor, Ontario
Election District: 03
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 (twin)
Allen, Bessie A.: Daughter, born Sep 1885, age 14, school, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York (twin)
Jun 21, 1900: U.S. Federal Census, Victor, Arcadia Co., New York:
Name Catharine Killam (Katherine)
Age 21
Birth Date May 1879
Birthplace New York
Home in 1900 Victor, Ontario, New York
Race White
Gender Female
Relation to Head of House Daughter
Marital Status Single
Father’s Name Issac Killam
Father’s Birthplace New York
Mother’s Name Julia Killam
Mother’s Birthplace New York
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Can Speak English Yes
Household members, Name, Age:
Issac Killam: Head, born Sep 1840, Age 59, Married 36 yrs, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, farmer
Julia Killam: Wife, born Mar 1844, Age 56, Married 36 yrs, 2 children born, 2 children living, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Catharine Killam: Daughter, born May 1879, Age 21, Single, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York (Katherine)
George Hughes: Boarder, born Jan 1880, Age 20, Single, 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 (twin)
Bessie A Allen: Age 19, Daughter, United States, Typewriter (twin)
Apr 25, 1910: U.S. Federal Census, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York:
Name: Byron B Allen
Age in 1910: 25
Birth Date: 1885
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1910: Rochester Ward 14, Monroe, New York
Street: Wall Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Lodger
Marital Status: Single
Father’s Birthplace: New York
Mother’s Birthplace: New York
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Clerk
Industry: Post Office
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Out of Work: N
Number of Weeks Out of Work: 0
Enumerated Year: 1910
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Frank Brink: Head, age 60
Clara Brink: Wife, age 53
Edith A Brink: Daughter, age 30
Byron B Allen: Lodger, age 25
William Schnider: Lodger, age 30
Mar 22, 1911: Death of Isaac L. Killam (age 70), father of Katherine Jemima (Killam) Allen, in Victor, Ontario Co., New York; apoplexy
Mar 23, 1911: Obituary for Isaac L. Killam:
Mar 24, 1911: Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York (pg 14):
Mar 25, 1911: Burial of Isaac L. Killam at Boughton Hill Cemetery in Victor, Ontario Co., New York; Old Ground, Sec A, Row 13, Lot 8 Grave 4:
Jun 1, 1915: New York State Census, Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York:
Name: Catharine Killam (Katherine)
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birth Place: United States
Age: 36
Gender: Female
Residence Place: Pittsford, Monroe
Relationship: Daughter
Color or Race: White
Number of years in US: 36
Assembly District: 01
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Julia F Killam: Head, Age 71, born U.S., housework (Kathrine’s mother)
Catharine Killam: Daughter, Age 36, housework (Katherine Killam)
Died: May 9, 1916: Death of Julia F. (Frost) Killam (age 72), mother of Katherine Jemima (Killam) Allen, in Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
May 11, 1916: Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York; Thursday (pg 10):
Pittsford, May 10.—The death of Mrs. Julia F. Killam occurred yesterday after an illness of many months. Mrs. Killam was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Frost of Victor, where she was born seventy-two years ago. Sixty years of her life were spent in the town of Victor. January 20, 1864 she married Isaac Killam in Greece, where they resided eight years. Mr. Killam died five years ago. She was a member of Mendon Grange. Mrs. Killam and her only daughter, Miss Katherine J. Killam came to Pittsford to live five years ago.
Besides her daughter, she leaves one son, Stephen J. Killam of Victor and five grandchildren, Louie M., Howard I., Mrs. Maud Killam Wilkinson, David J. and Alice. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon from her late home, with interment in Boughton Hill Cemetery, Victor.
May 11, 1916: Obituary forJulia F. (Frost) Killam, mother of Katherine Jemima (Killam) Allen:
May 11, 1916: Burial of Julia F. Frost at Boughton Hill Cemetery in Victor, Ontario Co., New York; Old Ground, Sec A, Row 13, Lot 8, Grave 5:
Jan 13, 1920: U.S. Federal Census, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York:
Name: Byron B Allen
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1890
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1920: Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York
Street: Gibbs Cot Grove Pi
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Lodger
Marital Status: Single
Father’s Birthplace: New York
Mother’s Birthplace: New York
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Clerk
Industry: Post Office
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Jun 22, 1923: New York Marriage License:
Jun 23, 1923: Marriage of Byron Bailey Allen & Katherine Jemima Killam, the only marriage for both, in Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
No children
Jun 23, 1923: New York, County Marriages:
Name Byron Bailey Allen
Gender Male
Age 37
Birth Date 1886
Marriage Date 23 Jun 1923
Marriage Place Monroe, New York
Father Mark B Allen
Mother Mary Kellogg
Spouse Katherine Jemima Killam
Film Number 000831353
Name Katherine Jemima Killam
Gender Female
Age 44
Birth Date 1879
Marriage Date 23 Jun 1923
Marriage Place Monroe, New York
Father Isaac L Killam
Mother Julia F Frost
Spouse Byron Bailey Allen
Film Number 000831353
Jun 26, 1923: Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York (pg 20):
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.
Jun 1, 1925: New York State Census, Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York:
Name: Byron B Allen
Gender: Male
Color or Race: White
Age: 39
Birth Date: abt 1886
Birth Place: USA
Residence Date: 1925
House Number: Maple St, #9
Residence Place: Pittsford, Monroe
Relationship: Head
Assembly District: 01
Household Members (Name), Age, Relationship:
Byron B Allen: Head, age 39, U.S. citizen, clerical work
Katherine Allen: Wife, age 46, U.S. citizen, house work
Apr 3, 1930: U.S. Federal Census, Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York:
Name Byron B Allen
Birth Year 1886
Gender Male
Race White
Age in 1930 44
Birthplace New York
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Home in 1930 Pittsford, Monroe, New York
Street Address Maple Street
House Number 9
Dwelling Number 53
Home Owned or Rented Owned
Home Value 9000
Radio Set Yes
Lives on Farm No
Age at First Marriage 38
Able to Read and Write Yes
Father’s Birthplace New York
Mother’s Birthplace New York
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation Money Order Clerk
Industry Post Office
Class of Worker Wage or salary worker
Employment Yes
Household members, Name, Age:
Byron B Allen: Head, Married (at age 38) Age 44, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, money order clerk in post office
Katherine J Allen: Wife, Married (at age 44) Age 50, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Mark B Allen: Father, Married (at age 24), Age 84, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York (father of Byron)
Mary Allen: Mother, Married (at age 21) Age 81, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York (mother of Byron)
Florence C Morris: Boarder, Age 43, Single, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Oct 4, 1934: Death of Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen (age 89), father of Byron Bailey 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.
1936: Rochester, New York City Directory (pg 202):
Name: Byron B Allen
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1936
Street Address: 9 Maple Pittsford
Residence Place: Rochester, New York
Occupation: Clerk
Spouse: Katherine Allen
Publication Title: Rochester, New York, City Directory, 1936
Feb 26, 1936: Death of Mary Jane (Kellogg) Allen (age 87), mother of Byron Bailey 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: 1936 was a leap year
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):
Apr 2,3,4, 1940: U.S. Federal Census, Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York:
Name: Byron B Allen
Age: 54
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1886
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Marion NY
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Pittsford, Monroe, New York
Street: Maple Street
House Number: 9
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Pittsford, Monroe, New York
Residence in 1935: Pittsford
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Citizenship: Alien (error, born in U.S.)
Occupation: Money Lender
Industry: Us Post Office
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 7000
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 2300
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Byron B Allen: Head, Age 54, Married, born Marion, New York
Katherine K Allen: Wife, Age 60, Married, born Victor, New York
Marion E Miller: Lodger, Age 21, Single, born Pittsford New York
Apr 1950: U.S. Federal Census, Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York:
Name: Byron B Allen
Age: 64
Birth Date: abt 1886
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Place: New York
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Pittsford, Monroe, New York
Street Name: Maple St
House Number: 9
Farm: No
Acres: No
Occupation: Church Sexton
Industry: Church
Occupation Category: Other
Worked Last Week: No
Seeking Work: No
Employment Status: Yes
Worker Class: Private
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Byron B Allen: Head, Age 64, Married, born New York, church sexton at a church
Katherine K. Allen: Wife, Age 70, Married, Born New York
Nov 15, 1950: Death of Katherine Jemima (Killam) Allen (age 70), wife of Byron Bailey Allen, in Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York; heart attack at wheel of automobile.
Nov 16, 1950: Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York; Thursday (pg 30):
Nov 17, 1950: Burial of Katherine Jemima (Killam) Allen, at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York; lot 310, sec 5, row 1, grave 11:
Jun 4, 1962: Death of Stephen L. Killam (age 91-92), brother of Katherine Jemima (Killam) Allen, in Rochester, Monroe Co., New York
Jun 1962: Burial of Stephen L. Killam, at Boughton Hill Cemetery in Victor, Ontario Co., New York; Old Ground, Sec D, Row 13, Lot 15 Grave 3;
Stephen is buried in the Killam family plot along with his wife Sarah E. (Rainsford) Killam, and 3 of their 6 children: Maud L. (Killam) Wilkinson, Alice E. Killam, and Edna May Killam
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 Jemima Killam in Wayne Co., New York
Mar 30, 1963: Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, Thursday (pg 32):
Mar 31, 1963: Burial of Byron Bailey Allen, at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York; lot 310, sec 5, row 1, grave 12:
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Family of Katherine Jemima (Killam) Reeves
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Isaac L. Killam
Son of Stephen Killam & Jemima Allen
Occupation: Farm laborer, farmer
Born: Sep 29, 1840, Webster, Monroe Co., New York
Died: Mar 22, 1922 (age 70), Victor, Ontario Co., New York; apoplexy
Buried: Mar 25, 1922, Boughton Hill Cemetery in Victor, Ontario Co., New York; Old Ground, Sec A, Row 13, Lot 8 Grave 4
Married: Jan 20, 1864, Julia F. Frost, Greece, Monroe Co., New York
Two children: Stephen Lewis Killam, Katherine Jemima Killam
Julia F. Frost
Daughter of Lewis Frost & Catharine Force
Born: 1844, Victor, Ontario Co., New York
Died: May 9, 1916 (age 72), Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York; lingering illness
Buried: May 11, 1916, Boughton Hill Cemetery in Victor, Ontario Co., New York; Old Ground, Sec A, Row 13, Lot 8, Grave 5
Married: Jan 20, 1864, Isaac L. Killam, Greece, Monroe Co., New York
Two children: Stephen Lewis Killam, Katherine Jemima Killam
1. Stephen Lewis Killam
Occupation: Electrical engineer
Born: 1870, Victor, Ontario Co., New York
Died: Jun 4, 1962 (age 91), Rochester, Monroe Co., New York
Buried: Boughton Hill Cemetery in Victor, Ontario Co., New York; Old Ground, Sec D, Row 13, Lot 15 Grave 3
Married: 1892, Sarah E. Rainsford, New York
Six children: Lewis M. Killam, Howard Lester Killam, Maud Killam, David Isaac Killam, Alice E. Killam, Edna May Killam
2. Katherine Jemima Killam
Occupation: Dressmaker
Born: May 1879, Victor, Ontario Co., New York
Died: Nov 15, 1950 (age 70), Pittsburg, Monroe Co., New York
Buried: Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York; Lot 310, Sec 5, Row 1, Grave 11
Married: Jun 23, 1923, Byron Bailey Allen, Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
No children
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2023. Researched and compiled by Catherine (Clemens) Sevenau; thanks to Cheryl (Chatfield) Thompson for obituary contributiions.
Note: The cemetery headstone photos from Find A Grave contained herein are the property of those who photographed them.