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King Wheeler “Preacher” Allen

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King Wheeler “Preacher” Allen

Birth
Danville, Danville City, Virginia, USA
Death
6 Nov 1973 (aged 97)
North Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina, USA
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King Wheeler Allen was the son of Pollard Egan Allen (aka Pollock Edan Allen) and Polly Evans Allen. He was born in Pittsylvania Co Va. He was married first to Betty Meeks who was born 1879 in Pittsylvania Co Va. The family moved to Mecklenberg Co Va and then into Vance Co NC.
In 1961 He married Lillie Farmer.
"Preacher Allen" as he was called ,played the banjo claw hammer style. He was a well known in the neighborhood where he lived.
King Wheeler Allen was the son of Pollard Egan Allen (aka Pollock Edan Allen) and Polly Evans Allen. He was born in Pittsylvania Co Va. He was married first to Betty Meeks who was born 1879 in Pittsylvania Co Va. The family moved to Mecklenberg Co Va and then into Vance Co NC.
In 1961 He married Lillie Farmer.
"Preacher Allen" as he was called ,played the banjo claw hammer style. He was a well known in the neighborhood where he lived.

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  • Maintained by: Wendyn67
  • Originally Created by: Charli
  • Added: Jan 25, 2015
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141760312/king_wheeler-allen: accessed ), memorial page for King Wheeler “Preacher” Allen (18 Dec 1875–6 Nov 1973), Find a Grave Memorial ID 141760312, citing Elmwood Cemetery, Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Wendyn67 (contributor 49235964).