Biography written by Evelyn Park Blalock. Please do not publish elsewhere without providing proper credit. Thank you.
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Luman N. Allen was born in 1843. Information regarding the location of his birth is inconsistent on vital records completed during his lifetime. For one marriage record, he reported Novi, Oakland County, Michigan, as his birthplace. For the next marriage, he reported New York as his birthplace. The location of his birth also varied on Census records. Documentation regarding Luman's birth would be appreciated, and may be submitted via the "edit" button on the top right corner of this page. Regardless of his birthplace, Luman was residing in Macomb County, Michigan, as a teenager.
Luman first married Mary Elizabeth Balch on 17 Oct 1867. Sadly, she died of Thyphus fever just four months later while carrying their first child. Her headstone provides a glimpse at his deep grief in losing her: "Sleep on my loved one and... [headstone broken] For the Lord hath called thee... [headstone broken]."
During his grief, Luman accepted work as a day laborer on other farms, eventually making his way to the farm of David Atwell in Attica, Lapeer County, Michigan. There, he met the lovely Mary A. Atwell... and his heart was touched once more.
On 25 Sep 1869, Luman married Mary in Attica. Together, they had six children, including two who died quite young. The four children who lived to adult age include: Henry H. Allen Sr., Joseph A. Allen, Alfred E. Allen, and James F. Allen. Luman and Mary remained in Lapeer County for the remainder of their lives. They were devoted to family and were remembered fondly by their grandchildren.
Children:
Henry Harrison Allen Sr
Joseph A. Allen
Alfred E. Allen
William K. Allen
Martin George Allen
James F. Allen
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Luman N. Allen was born in 1843. Information regarding the location of his birth is inconsistent on vital records completed during his lifetime. For one marriage record, he reported Novi, Oakland County, Michigan, as his birthplace. For the next marriage, he reported New York as his birthplace. The location of his birth also varied on Census records. Documentation regarding Luman's birth would be appreciated, and may be submitted via the "edit" button on the top right corner of this page. Regardless of his birthplace, Luman was residing in Macomb County, Michigan, as a teenager.
Luman first married Mary Elizabeth Balch on 17 Oct 1867. Sadly, she died of Thyphus fever just four months later while carrying their first child. Her headstone provides a glimpse at his deep grief in losing her: "Sleep on my loved one and... [headstone broken] For the Lord hath called thee... [headstone broken]."
During his grief, Luman accepted work as a day laborer on other farms, eventually making his way to the farm of David Atwell in Attica, Lapeer County, Michigan. There, he met the lovely Mary A. Atwell... and his heart was touched once more.
On 25 Sep 1869, Luman married Mary in Attica. Together, they had six children, including two who died quite young. The four children who lived to adult age include: Henry H. Allen Sr., Joseph A. Allen, Alfred E. Allen, and James F. Allen. Luman and Mary remained in Lapeer County for the remainder of their lives. They were devoted to family and were remembered fondly by their grandchildren.
Children:
Henry Harrison Allen Sr
Joseph A. Allen
Alfred E. Allen
William K. Allen
Martin George Allen
James F. Allen
Biography written by Evelyn Park Blalock. Please do not publish elsewhere without providing proper credit. Thank you.
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Luman N. Allen was born in 1843. Information regarding the location of his birth is inconsistent on vital records completed during his lifetime. For one marriage record, he reported Novi, Oakland County, Michigan, as his birthplace. For the next marriage, he reported New York as his birthplace. The location of his birth also varied on Census records. Documentation regarding Luman's birth would be appreciated, and may be submitted via the "edit" button on the top right corner of this page. Regardless of his birthplace, Luman was residing in Macomb County, Michigan, as a teenager.
Luman first married Mary Elizabeth Balch on 17 Oct 1867. Sadly, she died of Thyphus fever just four months later while carrying their first child. Her headstone provides a glimpse at his deep grief in losing her: "Sleep on my loved one and... [headstone broken] For the Lord hath called thee... [headstone broken]."
During his grief, Luman accepted work as a day laborer on other farms, eventually making his way to the farm of David Atwell in Attica, Lapeer County, Michigan. There, he met the lovely Mary A. Atwell... and his heart was touched once more.
On 25 Sep 1869, Luman married Mary in Attica. Together, they had six children, including two who died quite young. The four children who lived to adult age include: Henry H. Allen Sr., Joseph A. Allen, Alfred E. Allen, and James F. Allen. Luman and Mary remained in Lapeer County for the remainder of their lives. They were devoted to family and were remembered fondly by their grandchildren.
Children:
Henry Harrison Allen Sr
Joseph A. Allen
Alfred E. Allen
William K. Allen
Martin George Allen
James F. Allen
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Luman N. Allen was born in 1843. Information regarding the location of his birth is inconsistent on vital records completed during his lifetime. For one marriage record, he reported Novi, Oakland County, Michigan, as his birthplace. For the next marriage, he reported New York as his birthplace. The location of his birth also varied on Census records. Documentation regarding Luman's birth would be appreciated, and may be submitted via the "edit" button on the top right corner of this page. Regardless of his birthplace, Luman was residing in Macomb County, Michigan, as a teenager.
Luman first married Mary Elizabeth Balch on 17 Oct 1867. Sadly, she died of Thyphus fever just four months later while carrying their first child. Her headstone provides a glimpse at his deep grief in losing her: "Sleep on my loved one and... [headstone broken] For the Lord hath called thee... [headstone broken]."
During his grief, Luman accepted work as a day laborer on other farms, eventually making his way to the farm of David Atwell in Attica, Lapeer County, Michigan. There, he met the lovely Mary A. Atwell... and his heart was touched once more.
On 25 Sep 1869, Luman married Mary in Attica. Together, they had six children, including two who died quite young. The four children who lived to adult age include: Henry H. Allen Sr., Joseph A. Allen, Alfred E. Allen, and James F. Allen. Luman and Mary remained in Lapeer County for the remainder of their lives. They were devoted to family and were remembered fondly by their grandchildren.
Children:
Henry Harrison Allen Sr
Joseph A. Allen
Alfred E. Allen
William K. Allen
Martin George Allen
James F. Allen
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