Enlisted in Arlington, WI on 14 May 1861
Mustered Out, 11 Nov 1861
LUHMAN ALLEN
CIVIL WAR VET'S LIFE PASSES AS OLD YEAR GOES
With the passing of the old year, the life book of Luhman E. Allen, civil war
veteran, was closed. Mr. Allen's death occurring at his home, 716 So. Fifteenth
street Friday evening. Death followed a long illness though Mr. Allen had been
confined to his bed only one week. He had been in poor health for several years
and his condition was aggravated by an injury resulting from the kick of a horse
while he was at Farmington, Minn., a year ago with a brother. The funeral of Mr.
Allen was held this afternoon, Rev. Axtell officiating.
Mr. Allen was born in New York 81 years ago and came to this city 22 years ago.
He was employed with the Manitowoc Malting company for a number of years and in
his earlier days followed railroading. He is survived by his wife and three
children, Mrs. Stewart Giles of Chicago and Fred and Marion of this city. Eight
brothers also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News January 3, 1921 p.1
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[Luhman E./bur. 01-03-1921/cause: general diabetes]
Enlisted in Arlington, WI on 14 May 1861
Mustered Out, 11 Nov 1861
LUHMAN ALLEN
CIVIL WAR VET'S LIFE PASSES AS OLD YEAR GOES
With the passing of the old year, the life book of Luhman E. Allen, civil war
veteran, was closed. Mr. Allen's death occurring at his home, 716 So. Fifteenth
street Friday evening. Death followed a long illness though Mr. Allen had been
confined to his bed only one week. He had been in poor health for several years
and his condition was aggravated by an injury resulting from the kick of a horse
while he was at Farmington, Minn., a year ago with a brother. The funeral of Mr.
Allen was held this afternoon, Rev. Axtell officiating.
Mr. Allen was born in New York 81 years ago and came to this city 22 years ago.
He was employed with the Manitowoc Malting company for a number of years and in
his earlier days followed railroading. He is survived by his wife and three
children, Mrs. Stewart Giles of Chicago and Fred and Marion of this city. Eight
brothers also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News January 3, 1921 p.1
*******
[Luhman E./bur. 01-03-1921/cause: general diabetes]
Family Members
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Abner Bentley Allen
1842–1918
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Silas Wright Allen
1845–1921
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Arthur Denwood Allen
1847–1922
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George A. Allen
1849–1921
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Ervin Oscar Allen
1851–1931
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Jane Elnora Allen Francis
1853–1910
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Herman Ellis Allen
1855–1926
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Frank Herbert Allen
1857–1942
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Laura M Allen Farnham
1859–1901
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Lewis Douglass Allen
1861–1936
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Hiram Tinkham Allen
1864–1939
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