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Charles Wesley Allen

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Charles Wesley Allen

Birth
Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri, USA
Death
7 Apr 1958 (aged 91)
Warren, Cochise County, Arizona, USA
Burial
Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA Add to Map
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Son of John B. Allen and Rebeckah Gibson

1st wife: Nancy [Lila] Eliza Wertz [1875-1923]
2nd wife: Johannah [Joey] Muat [1885-1971]

father of Clarence W. Allen [1894-1894]

Buried on 11 April 1958
grave: 16
section: 6
Plot: New BPOE

At the age of 23 he became the Postmaster in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Was associated with several newpapers in Las Vegas, including the Las Vegas OPTIC

in 1899 Charles and Lila moved to El Paso, Texas, where Charles was associated with the El Paso Herald. He also had a curio shop.

In 1905, the Allens moved to Bisbee, Arizona, where started the Standard Furniture Company. Charles and his brother built the Allen Block in Bisbee--the first area of office buildings in Bisbee.

Charles was a member of the B.P.O.E Elks, the Odd Fellows and Rotary.

President of the Warren District Commercial Club
Son of John B. Allen and Rebeckah Gibson

1st wife: Nancy [Lila] Eliza Wertz [1875-1923]
2nd wife: Johannah [Joey] Muat [1885-1971]

father of Clarence W. Allen [1894-1894]

Buried on 11 April 1958
grave: 16
section: 6
Plot: New BPOE

At the age of 23 he became the Postmaster in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Was associated with several newpapers in Las Vegas, including the Las Vegas OPTIC

in 1899 Charles and Lila moved to El Paso, Texas, where Charles was associated with the El Paso Herald. He also had a curio shop.

In 1905, the Allens moved to Bisbee, Arizona, where started the Standard Furniture Company. Charles and his brother built the Allen Block in Bisbee--the first area of office buildings in Bisbee.

Charles was a member of the B.P.O.E Elks, the Odd Fellows and Rotary.

President of the Warren District Commercial Club


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