Allen enlisted as a private in Company K, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry on October 1, 1863 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky for a period of three years, but was never mustered in. He was described as 19 years old, 5' 10" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.
Allen deserted the 13th Tennessee Cavalry on November 2, 1863 at Knoxville, Tennessee and was said to have joined the Confederate Army as a member of Joseph Wheeler's cavalry, but no record of that service has been located.
He drowned in Lake Ozette in Clallam County, Washington while rowing a boat that capsized to deliver mail (according to family history).
Allen enlisted as a private in Company K, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry on October 1, 1863 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky for a period of three years, but was never mustered in. He was described as 19 years old, 5' 10" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation a farmer.
Allen deserted the 13th Tennessee Cavalry on November 2, 1863 at Knoxville, Tennessee and was said to have joined the Confederate Army as a member of Joseph Wheeler's cavalry, but no record of that service has been located.
He drowned in Lake Ozette in Clallam County, Washington while rowing a boat that capsized to deliver mail (according to family history).
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