| Birth: | Apr. 7, 1842 | | Death: | Sep. 14, 1914 | 
United States Army Officer. Born a slave in Louisville, Kentucky, he joined the United States Navy as a Seaman, then served as the Chaplain to the all Black 24th Infantry regiment. He rose Lieutenant Colonel, and was the highest ranking black officer in the United States Army at that time. In 1908 after he retired from the army, he founded the all-black township of Allensworth in Tulare County, California. The town focused upon black self reliance and self respect. Allensworth is a registered historical landmark.
Search Amazon for Allen Allensworth | | | Burial:
Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
California, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Apr 15, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 21364 |
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Added: Apr. 9, 2013 |
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Ann
Added: Mar. 13, 2013 |
The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society remembers you fondly. For all of your contributions to America, including the formation of a school for the Buffalo Soldiers. You were a good man!
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Pat Bennett
Added: Nov. 12, 2012 |
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