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Biography of Francis M. Allee from the Atlas of Putnam Co., Indiana: to which are added various maps, history, statistics (published 1879):
Allee, Francis M., P.O. Mount Meridian, Farmer, Section 21; son of John and Lucretia Pruett-Allee [sic]; was born in this township and county November 5, 1839; settled in this county and township on Section 23, in 1861. Was married November 17, 1861, to Sarah E., daughter of William B. and Eveline Sandy, the former a native of Indiana, the latter of Kentucky; has had seven children--Lucretia E., William U. (deceased), Juliette F., Nettie, Lizzie R., Amanda and Herbert S. Mr. Allee is the fifth in a family of ten children, six of whom are now living. His father was born in Virginia, September 2, 1803, the son of poor but Christian parents; they died when he was quite young, leaving him a penniless boy; in 1804, he was taken to Kentucky, and there spent his youth acquiring the practical knowledge of farming; he emigrated to Indiana in 1830, where he married Lucretia Pruitt, a native of Kentucky, who came to Indiana in 1820, daughter of Allen and Lizzie Pruitt, and settled on Section 16, this township which place he made his permanent home. he rose to wealth and distinction through this thorough knowledge of his business, and hard work, guided by his great common sense. He gave to each of his children a fine farm, and at his death, which occurred September 30, 1875, left an estate worth about $50,000. In an early day in this State he was a Colonel in the State Militia, and was well liked by all as an officer, never, however, seeing active service. His devotion to Republican principles in their broadest sense was intense, and, during the war gave evidence of his attachment to the Union by the firm and decided stand he took in its favor. The offices of Town Treasurer and Trustee he held for many years. His death was not only a great loss to his family but to the community at large.
Biography of Francis M. Allee from the Atlas of Putnam Co., Indiana: to which are added various maps, history, statistics (published 1879):
Allee, Francis M., P.O. Mount Meridian, Farmer, Section 21; son of John and Lucretia Pruett-Allee [sic]; was born in this township and county November 5, 1839; settled in this county and township on Section 23, in 1861. Was married November 17, 1861, to Sarah E., daughter of William B. and Eveline Sandy, the former a native of Indiana, the latter of Kentucky; has had seven children--Lucretia E., William U. (deceased), Juliette F., Nettie, Lizzie R., Amanda and Herbert S. Mr. Allee is the fifth in a family of ten children, six of whom are now living. His father was born in Virginia, September 2, 1803, the son of poor but Christian parents; they died when he was quite young, leaving him a penniless boy; in 1804, he was taken to Kentucky, and there spent his youth acquiring the practical knowledge of farming; he emigrated to Indiana in 1830, where he married Lucretia Pruitt, a native of Kentucky, who came to Indiana in 1820, daughter of Allen and Lizzie Pruitt, and settled on Section 16, this township which place he made his permanent home. he rose to wealth and distinction through this thorough knowledge of his business, and hard work, guided by his great common sense. He gave to each of his children a fine farm, and at his death, which occurred September 30, 1875, left an estate worth about $50,000. In an early day in this State he was a Colonel in the State Militia, and was well liked by all as an officer, never, however, seeing active service. His devotion to Republican principles in their broadest sense was intense, and, during the war gave evidence of his attachment to the Union by the firm and decided stand he took in its favor. The offices of Town Treasurer and Trustee he held for many years. His death was not only a great loss to his family but to the community at large.
Contributed by Tombstone Shadow (#46976204)
Biography of Francis M. Allee from the Atlas of Putnam Co., Indiana: to which are added various maps, history, statistics (published 1879):
Allee, Francis M., P.O. Mount Meridian, Farmer, Section 21; son of John and Lucretia Pruett-Allee [sic]; was born in this township and county November 5, 1839; settled in this county and township on Section 23, in 1861. Was married November 17, 1861, to Sarah E., daughter of William B. and Eveline Sandy, the former a native of Indiana, the latter of Kentucky; has had seven children--Lucretia E., William U. (deceased), Juliette F., Nettie, Lizzie R., Amanda and Herbert S. Mr. Allee is the fifth in a family of ten children, six of whom are now living. His father was born in Virginia, September 2, 1803, the son of poor but Christian parents; they died when he was quite young, leaving him a penniless boy; in 1804, he was taken to Kentucky, and there spent his youth acquiring the practical knowledge of farming; he emigrated to Indiana in 1830, where he married Lucretia Pruitt, a native of Kentucky, who came to Indiana in 1820, daughter of Allen and Lizzie Pruitt, and settled on Section 16, this township which place he made his permanent home. he rose to wealth and distinction through this thorough knowledge of his business, and hard work, guided by his great common sense. He gave to each of his children a fine farm, and at his death, which occurred September 30, 1875, left an estate worth about $50,000. In an early day in this State he was a Colonel in the State Militia, and was well liked by all as an officer, never, however, seeing active service. His devotion to Republican principles in their broadest sense was intense, and, during the war gave evidence of his attachment to the Union by the firm and decided stand he took in its favor. The offices of Town Treasurer and Trustee he held for many years. His death was not only a great loss to his family but to the community at large.
Biography of Francis M. Allee from the Atlas of Putnam Co., Indiana: to which are added various maps, history, statistics (published 1879):
Allee, Francis M., P.O. Mount Meridian, Farmer, Section 21; son of John and Lucretia Pruett-Allee [sic]; was born in this township and county November 5, 1839; settled in this county and township on Section 23, in 1861. Was married November 17, 1861, to Sarah E., daughter of William B. and Eveline Sandy, the former a native of Indiana, the latter of Kentucky; has had seven children--Lucretia E., William U. (deceased), Juliette F., Nettie, Lizzie R., Amanda and Herbert S. Mr. Allee is the fifth in a family of ten children, six of whom are now living. His father was born in Virginia, September 2, 1803, the son of poor but Christian parents; they died when he was quite young, leaving him a penniless boy; in 1804, he was taken to Kentucky, and there spent his youth acquiring the practical knowledge of farming; he emigrated to Indiana in 1830, where he married Lucretia Pruitt, a native of Kentucky, who came to Indiana in 1820, daughter of Allen and Lizzie Pruitt, and settled on Section 16, this township which place he made his permanent home. he rose to wealth and distinction through this thorough knowledge of his business, and hard work, guided by his great common sense. He gave to each of his children a fine farm, and at his death, which occurred September 30, 1875, left an estate worth about $50,000. In an early day in this State he was a Colonel in the State Militia, and was well liked by all as an officer, never, however, seeing active service. His devotion to Republican principles in their broadest sense was intense, and, during the war gave evidence of his attachment to the Union by the firm and decided stand he took in its favor. The offices of Town Treasurer and Trustee he held for many years. His death was not only a great loss to his family but to the community at large.
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