Lawyer; born in Tippah Co., Miss., Sept. 2, 1842; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Valentine and Ann (Frazier) Allen; father's occupation farmer; paternal grandfather Valentine Allen, paternal grandmother Frances (Collins) Allen; maternal grandfather Beriah Frazier, maternal grandmother Barbara (Gibbs) Frazier; received an academic education; married Emily King Feb. 13, 1866; Commander of Camp J.W. Gillespie No. 923, U.C.V.; was member Tennessee legislature 1871-2; entered Confederate army at 18 years of age, was paroled at Washington, Ga., May 8, 1865; admitted to bar March 10, 1867 and is now practicing law at Dayton, Tenn.
Source: Who's Who in Tennessee, Memphis: Paul & Douglass Co., Publishers, 1911; transcribed by Kim Mohler
*** Many thanks to Lisa Sligh Evitt (#47595272) for the above info
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Chattanooga Times to 27 Feb 1915
Chattanooga, Tennessee
CHANCELLOR V. C. ALLEN SUCCUMBS TO PNEUMONIA
Distinguished Jurist of Twelfth Chancery Division Dies in Dayton.
Chattanooga Times Special.
DAYTON, Tenn., Feb. 27. – Chancellor Valentine C. Allen, of the Twelfth chancery division of Tennessee, a distinguished confederate veteran and a member of the bar of Rhea county since 1866, died at his home here at 5:50 this morning, after a battle of more than a week with pneumonia. He was in his seventy-third year.
Chancellor Allen was a member of a family well known throughout Tennessee. His father, Valentine Allen, was a native of Kentucky, and his mother, who was Ann Frazier, was a relative of former Senator James B. Frazier and of the prominent family of that name associated with affairs in Rhea county since this county's early history. Surviving him are his widow; his son, W. B. Allen, clerk and master of the chancery court here and cashier of the American National Bank of Dayton; his daughters, Mrs. C. D. Broyles and Miss Jennie Allen, of Dayton; Mrs. F. E. Cunningham, of Huntington, W. Va., and Mrs. Joe Worth, of Jefferson, N. C.; his brothers, Maj. W. G. Allen and Robert Allen, of this city, and Judge N. Q. Allen, of Athens.
Chancellor Allen was born Sept. 2, 1842, in Mississippi; was reared on a farm, and received an education liberal for the times, the opportunities of his day being limited, in the common and higher schools of Rhea county. In April, 1862, he entered the confederate service as a member of Company D, Fifth Tennessee cavalry, J. G. M. Montgomery being his captain and George W. McKensie colonel of his regiment. He remained with this regiment a short while, and owing to ill health returned home and remained two months. In September following, he joined the Third Tennessee infantry, N. J. Lillard being his colonel. He was a member of Company I the remainder of the civil war, and after seeing much hard service and repeatedly exhibiting the traits of a brave and fearless man, his company surrendered at Washington, Ga., May 9, 1865, a month after the surrender at Appomattox. In the fall of the same year he commenced the study of law under Judge Frank Locke, of Rhea county, and in November, 1866, he was admitted to the bar. His name had been on the roll of attorneys since that date.
On Feb. 13, 1866, he was married to Miss Emma King, of Meigs county, and to them were born five children, all of whom survive.
Chancellor Allen in politics was always a democrat. In 1871 he was elected to the state legislature and served two years, but refused to stand for re-election. He was a consistent member of the M. E. church, south, of this city, and had served the church as steward and trustee, and many times as delegate to the annual conference. Is entire family belongs to this church. He was always a faithful attendant upon divine services, and was the teacher of the Bible class in Sabbath school at church.
Judge Allen was born in Mississippi, but his parents came with him to Tennessee. He lived several years in Meigs county, when he removed to Rhea county, and formed a partnership with his brother, N. Q. Allen, now of Athens, Tenn. This firm represented the Dayton Coal and Iron company, one of the largest corporations in the south, many years. During this time V. C. Allen organized the First National Bank of Dayton. He was a public-spirited man, at all times big hearted and philanthropic, and was active but unostentatious in many works of charity.
In 1911 he was appointed chancellor by Gov. Hooper, and in August, 1912, without opposition, was elected to fill this important position, a tribute to his honesty, ability and integrity. Chancellor Allen was regarded by all the attorneys as an honest, able, fearless and conscientious chancellor.
In both public and private affairs, Judge Allen's life was without reproach. He was devoted to his family, and among his last words were inquiries concerning his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the First Methodist Episcopal church, south, here at 1:30 Monday afternoon by Dr. W. S. Neighbors, president of Emory and Henry college, assisted by the local pastor, Dr. J. F. Barnett, and by Dr. G. W. Brewer, chaplain of the J. W. Gillespie camp of confederate veterans.
Active pallbearers will be: J. B. Swafford, J. W. Hudson, A. C. Boyyles, James S. Frazier, Dr. J. R. Gillespie, Dr. W. F. Thomison, P. T. Foust and F. Waterhouse. Honorary pallbearers will be: A. P. Haggard, R. G. McKenzie, J. I. Godsey, W. L. Givens, John A. Denton, G. H. West, A. N. Grice, N. M. Hensley, R. P. Abel, D. M. Rhea, W. E. Snodgrass and C. L. Locke.
By request of the deceased all members of the J. W. Gillespie camp, U.C.V., will also be honorary pallbearers.
*** Many thanks to Virginia Hale 47719641 for additional info
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He was the son of Valentine Allen II and Ann Frazier. He married Nancy Emily King on 13 Feb 1866 in Meigs, Tennessee, USA. They had at least the following children:
Fanny E. Allen 1867-1944
William B. Allen 1869-1953
Jane King Allen 1871-1943
Anna Allen 1872-1939
Maude Allen 1882-1962
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name: Valentine Collins Allen
event: Death
event date: 27 Feb 1915
event place: Rhea, Tennessee
gender: Male
marital status: Married
race: White
age: 72
estimated birth year:
birth date: 02 Sep 1842
birthplace: Mississippi
spouse:
father:Valentine Allen
father's birthplace: Kentucky
mother:Ann Frazier
mother's birthplace: Tennessee
occupation: Chancellor
street address:
residence:
cemetery: Buttran Cemetery
burial place:
burial date: 01 Apr 1915
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*** Many thanks to L. dalesandro (#48767882) for father link and to Virginia Hale 47719641 for additional info
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Source: Who's Who in Tennessee, Memphis: Paul & Douglass Co., Publishers, 1911; transcribed by Kim Mohler
*** Many thanks to Lisa Sligh Evitt (#47595272) for the above info
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Chattanooga Times to 27 Feb 1915
Chattanooga, Tennessee
CHANCELLOR V. C. ALLEN SUCCUMBS TO PNEUMONIA
Distinguished Jurist of Twelfth Chancery Division Dies in Dayton.
Chattanooga Times Special.
DAYTON, Tenn., Feb. 27. – Chancellor Valentine C. Allen, of the Twelfth chancery division of Tennessee, a distinguished confederate veteran and a member of the bar of Rhea county since 1866, died at his home here at 5:50 this morning, after a battle of more than a week with pneumonia. He was in his seventy-third year.
Chancellor Allen was a member of a family well known throughout Tennessee. His father, Valentine Allen, was a native of Kentucky, and his mother, who was Ann Frazier, was a relative of former Senator James B. Frazier and of the prominent family of that name associated with affairs in Rhea county since this county's early history. Surviving him are his widow; his son, W. B. Allen, clerk and master of the chancery court here and cashier of the American National Bank of Dayton; his daughters, Mrs. C. D. Broyles and Miss Jennie Allen, of Dayton; Mrs. F. E. Cunningham, of Huntington, W. Va., and Mrs. Joe Worth, of Jefferson, N. C.; his brothers, Maj. W. G. Allen and Robert Allen, of this city, and Judge N. Q. Allen, of Athens.
Chancellor Allen was born Sept. 2, 1842, in Mississippi; was reared on a farm, and received an education liberal for the times, the opportunities of his day being limited, in the common and higher schools of Rhea county. In April, 1862, he entered the confederate service as a member of Company D, Fifth Tennessee cavalry, J. G. M. Montgomery being his captain and George W. McKensie colonel of his regiment. He remained with this regiment a short while, and owing to ill health returned home and remained two months. In September following, he joined the Third Tennessee infantry, N. J. Lillard being his colonel. He was a member of Company I the remainder of the civil war, and after seeing much hard service and repeatedly exhibiting the traits of a brave and fearless man, his company surrendered at Washington, Ga., May 9, 1865, a month after the surrender at Appomattox. In the fall of the same year he commenced the study of law under Judge Frank Locke, of Rhea county, and in November, 1866, he was admitted to the bar. His name had been on the roll of attorneys since that date.
On Feb. 13, 1866, he was married to Miss Emma King, of Meigs county, and to them were born five children, all of whom survive.
Chancellor Allen in politics was always a democrat. In 1871 he was elected to the state legislature and served two years, but refused to stand for re-election. He was a consistent member of the M. E. church, south, of this city, and had served the church as steward and trustee, and many times as delegate to the annual conference. Is entire family belongs to this church. He was always a faithful attendant upon divine services, and was the teacher of the Bible class in Sabbath school at church.
Judge Allen was born in Mississippi, but his parents came with him to Tennessee. He lived several years in Meigs county, when he removed to Rhea county, and formed a partnership with his brother, N. Q. Allen, now of Athens, Tenn. This firm represented the Dayton Coal and Iron company, one of the largest corporations in the south, many years. During this time V. C. Allen organized the First National Bank of Dayton. He was a public-spirited man, at all times big hearted and philanthropic, and was active but unostentatious in many works of charity.
In 1911 he was appointed chancellor by Gov. Hooper, and in August, 1912, without opposition, was elected to fill this important position, a tribute to his honesty, ability and integrity. Chancellor Allen was regarded by all the attorneys as an honest, able, fearless and conscientious chancellor.
In both public and private affairs, Judge Allen's life was without reproach. He was devoted to his family, and among his last words were inquiries concerning his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the First Methodist Episcopal church, south, here at 1:30 Monday afternoon by Dr. W. S. Neighbors, president of Emory and Henry college, assisted by the local pastor, Dr. J. F. Barnett, and by Dr. G. W. Brewer, chaplain of the J. W. Gillespie camp of confederate veterans.
Active pallbearers will be: J. B. Swafford, J. W. Hudson, A. C. Boyyles, James S. Frazier, Dr. J. R. Gillespie, Dr. W. F. Thomison, P. T. Foust and F. Waterhouse. Honorary pallbearers will be: A. P. Haggard, R. G. McKenzie, J. I. Godsey, W. L. Givens, John A. Denton, G. H. West, A. N. Grice, N. M. Hensley, R. P. Abel, D. M. Rhea, W. E. Snodgrass and C. L. Locke.
By request of the deceased all members of the J. W. Gillespie camp, U.C.V., will also be honorary pallbearers.
*** Many thanks to Virginia Hale 47719641 for additional info
* * * *
He was the son of Valentine Allen II and Ann Frazier. He married Nancy Emily King on 13 Feb 1866 in Meigs, Tennessee, USA. They had at least the following children:
Fanny E. Allen 1867-1944
William B. Allen 1869-1953
Jane King Allen 1871-1943
Anna Allen 1872-1939
Maude Allen 1882-1962
* * * *
name: Valentine Collins Allen
event: Death
event date: 27 Feb 1915
event place: Rhea, Tennessee
gender: Male
marital status: Married
race: White
age: 72
estimated birth year:
birth date: 02 Sep 1842
birthplace: Mississippi
spouse:
father:Valentine Allen
father's birthplace: Kentucky
mother:Ann Frazier
mother's birthplace: Tennessee
occupation: Chancellor
street address:
residence:
cemetery: Buttran Cemetery
burial place:
burial date: 01 Apr 1915
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*** Many thanks to L. dalesandro (#48767882) for father link and to Virginia Hale 47719641 for additional info
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Lawyer; born in Tippah Co., Miss., Sept. 2, 1842; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Valentine and Ann (Frazier) Allen; father's occupation farmer; paternal grandfather Valentine Allen, paternal grandmother Frances (Collins) Allen; maternal grandfather Beriah Frazier, maternal grandmother Barbara (Gibbs) Frazier; received an academic education; married Emily King Feb. 13, 1866; Commander of Camp J.W. Gillespie No. 923, U.C.V.; was member Tennessee legislature 1871-2; entered Confederate army at 18 years of age, was paroled at Washington, Ga., May 8, 1865; admitted to bar March 10, 1867 and is now practicing law at Dayton, Tenn.
Source: Who's Who in Tennessee, Memphis: Paul & Douglass Co., Publishers, 1911; transcribed by Kim Mohler
*** Many thanks to Lisa Sligh Evitt (#47595272) for the above info
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Chattanooga Times to 27 Feb 1915
Chattanooga, Tennessee
CHANCELLOR V. C. ALLEN SUCCUMBS TO PNEUMONIA
Distinguished Jurist of Twelfth Chancery Division Dies in Dayton.
Chattanooga Times Special.
DAYTON, Tenn., Feb. 27. – Chancellor Valentine C. Allen, of the Twelfth chancery division of Tennessee, a distinguished confederate veteran and a member of the bar of Rhea county since 1866, died at his home here at 5:50 this morning, after a battle of more than a week with pneumonia. He was in his seventy-third year.
Chancellor Allen was a member of a family well known throughout Tennessee. His father, Valentine Allen, was a native of Kentucky, and his mother, who was Ann Frazier, was a relative of former Senator James B. Frazier and of the prominent family of that name associated with affairs in Rhea county since this county's early history. Surviving him are his widow; his son, W. B. Allen, clerk and master of the chancery court here and cashier of the American National Bank of Dayton; his daughters, Mrs. C. D. Broyles and Miss Jennie Allen, of Dayton; Mrs. F. E. Cunningham, of Huntington, W. Va., and Mrs. Joe Worth, of Jefferson, N. C.; his brothers, Maj. W. G. Allen and Robert Allen, of this city, and Judge N. Q. Allen, of Athens.
Chancellor Allen was born Sept. 2, 1842, in Mississippi; was reared on a farm, and received an education liberal for the times, the opportunities of his day being limited, in the common and higher schools of Rhea county. In April, 1862, he entered the confederate service as a member of Company D, Fifth Tennessee cavalry, J. G. M. Montgomery being his captain and George W. McKensie colonel of his regiment. He remained with this regiment a short while, and owing to ill health returned home and remained two months. In September following, he joined the Third Tennessee infantry, N. J. Lillard being his colonel. He was a member of Company I the remainder of the civil war, and after seeing much hard service and repeatedly exhibiting the traits of a brave and fearless man, his company surrendered at Washington, Ga., May 9, 1865, a month after the surrender at Appomattox. In the fall of the same year he commenced the study of law under Judge Frank Locke, of Rhea county, and in November, 1866, he was admitted to the bar. His name had been on the roll of attorneys since that date.
On Feb. 13, 1866, he was married to Miss Emma King, of Meigs county, and to them were born five children, all of whom survive.
Chancellor Allen in politics was always a democrat. In 1871 he was elected to the state legislature and served two years, but refused to stand for re-election. He was a consistent member of the M. E. church, south, of this city, and had served the church as steward and trustee, and many times as delegate to the annual conference. Is entire family belongs to this church. He was always a faithful attendant upon divine services, and was the teacher of the Bible class in Sabbath school at church.
Judge Allen was born in Mississippi, but his parents came with him to Tennessee. He lived several years in Meigs county, when he removed to Rhea county, and formed a partnership with his brother, N. Q. Allen, now of Athens, Tenn. This firm represented the Dayton Coal and Iron company, one of the largest corporations in the south, many years. During this time V. C. Allen organized the First National Bank of Dayton. He was a public-spirited man, at all times big hearted and philanthropic, and was active but unostentatious in many works of charity.
In 1911 he was appointed chancellor by Gov. Hooper, and in August, 1912, without opposition, was elected to fill this important position, a tribute to his honesty, ability and integrity. Chancellor Allen was regarded by all the attorneys as an honest, able, fearless and conscientious chancellor.
In both public and private affairs, Judge Allen's life was without reproach. He was devoted to his family, and among his last words were inquiries concerning his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the First Methodist Episcopal church, south, here at 1:30 Monday afternoon by Dr. W. S. Neighbors, president of Emory and Henry college, assisted by the local pastor, Dr. J. F. Barnett, and by Dr. G. W. Brewer, chaplain of the J. W. Gillespie camp of confederate veterans.
Active pallbearers will be: J. B. Swafford, J. W. Hudson, A. C. Boyyles, James S. Frazier, Dr. J. R. Gillespie, Dr. W. F. Thomison, P. T. Foust and F. Waterhouse. Honorary pallbearers will be: A. P. Haggard, R. G. McKenzie, J. I. Godsey, W. L. Givens, John A. Denton, G. H. West, A. N. Grice, N. M. Hensley, R. P. Abel, D. M. Rhea, W. E. Snodgrass and C. L. Locke.
By request of the deceased all members of the J. W. Gillespie camp, U.C.V., will also be honorary pallbearers.
*** Many thanks to Virginia Hale 47719641 for additional info
* * * *
He was the son of Valentine Allen II and Ann Frazier. He married Nancy Emily King on 13 Feb 1866 in Meigs, Tennessee, USA. They had at least the following children:
Fanny E. Allen 1867-1944
William B. Allen 1869-1953
Jane King Allen 1871-1943
Anna Allen 1872-1939
Maude Allen 1882-1962
* * * *
name: Valentine Collins Allen
event: Death
event date: 27 Feb 1915
event place: Rhea, Tennessee
gender: Male
marital status: Married
race: White
age: 72
estimated birth year:
birth date: 02 Sep 1842
birthplace: Mississippi
spouse:
father:Valentine Allen
father's birthplace: Kentucky
mother:Ann Frazier
mother's birthplace: Tennessee
occupation: Chancellor
street address:
residence:
cemetery: Buttran Cemetery
burial place:
burial date: 01 Apr 1915
* * * *
*** Many thanks to L. dalesandro (#48767882) for father link and to Virginia Hale 47719641 for additional info
* * * *
Source: Who's Who in Tennessee, Memphis: Paul & Douglass Co., Publishers, 1911; transcribed by Kim Mohler
*** Many thanks to Lisa Sligh Evitt (#47595272) for the above info
* * * *
Chattanooga Times to 27 Feb 1915
Chattanooga, Tennessee
CHANCELLOR V. C. ALLEN SUCCUMBS TO PNEUMONIA
Distinguished Jurist of Twelfth Chancery Division Dies in Dayton.
Chattanooga Times Special.
DAYTON, Tenn., Feb. 27. – Chancellor Valentine C. Allen, of the Twelfth chancery division of Tennessee, a distinguished confederate veteran and a member of the bar of Rhea county since 1866, died at his home here at 5:50 this morning, after a battle of more than a week with pneumonia. He was in his seventy-third year.
Chancellor Allen was a member of a family well known throughout Tennessee. His father, Valentine Allen, was a native of Kentucky, and his mother, who was Ann Frazier, was a relative of former Senator James B. Frazier and of the prominent family of that name associated with affairs in Rhea county since this county's early history. Surviving him are his widow; his son, W. B. Allen, clerk and master of the chancery court here and cashier of the American National Bank of Dayton; his daughters, Mrs. C. D. Broyles and Miss Jennie Allen, of Dayton; Mrs. F. E. Cunningham, of Huntington, W. Va., and Mrs. Joe Worth, of Jefferson, N. C.; his brothers, Maj. W. G. Allen and Robert Allen, of this city, and Judge N. Q. Allen, of Athens.
Chancellor Allen was born Sept. 2, 1842, in Mississippi; was reared on a farm, and received an education liberal for the times, the opportunities of his day being limited, in the common and higher schools of Rhea county. In April, 1862, he entered the confederate service as a member of Company D, Fifth Tennessee cavalry, J. G. M. Montgomery being his captain and George W. McKensie colonel of his regiment. He remained with this regiment a short while, and owing to ill health returned home and remained two months. In September following, he joined the Third Tennessee infantry, N. J. Lillard being his colonel. He was a member of Company I the remainder of the civil war, and after seeing much hard service and repeatedly exhibiting the traits of a brave and fearless man, his company surrendered at Washington, Ga., May 9, 1865, a month after the surrender at Appomattox. In the fall of the same year he commenced the study of law under Judge Frank Locke, of Rhea county, and in November, 1866, he was admitted to the bar. His name had been on the roll of attorneys since that date.
On Feb. 13, 1866, he was married to Miss Emma King, of Meigs county, and to them were born five children, all of whom survive.
Chancellor Allen in politics was always a democrat. In 1871 he was elected to the state legislature and served two years, but refused to stand for re-election. He was a consistent member of the M. E. church, south, of this city, and had served the church as steward and trustee, and many times as delegate to the annual conference. Is entire family belongs to this church. He was always a faithful attendant upon divine services, and was the teacher of the Bible class in Sabbath school at church.
Judge Allen was born in Mississippi, but his parents came with him to Tennessee. He lived several years in Meigs county, when he removed to Rhea county, and formed a partnership with his brother, N. Q. Allen, now of Athens, Tenn. This firm represented the Dayton Coal and Iron company, one of the largest corporations in the south, many years. During this time V. C. Allen organized the First National Bank of Dayton. He was a public-spirited man, at all times big hearted and philanthropic, and was active but unostentatious in many works of charity.
In 1911 he was appointed chancellor by Gov. Hooper, and in August, 1912, without opposition, was elected to fill this important position, a tribute to his honesty, ability and integrity. Chancellor Allen was regarded by all the attorneys as an honest, able, fearless and conscientious chancellor.
In both public and private affairs, Judge Allen's life was without reproach. He was devoted to his family, and among his last words were inquiries concerning his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the First Methodist Episcopal church, south, here at 1:30 Monday afternoon by Dr. W. S. Neighbors, president of Emory and Henry college, assisted by the local pastor, Dr. J. F. Barnett, and by Dr. G. W. Brewer, chaplain of the J. W. Gillespie camp of confederate veterans.
Active pallbearers will be: J. B. Swafford, J. W. Hudson, A. C. Boyyles, James S. Frazier, Dr. J. R. Gillespie, Dr. W. F. Thomison, P. T. Foust and F. Waterhouse. Honorary pallbearers will be: A. P. Haggard, R. G. McKenzie, J. I. Godsey, W. L. Givens, John A. Denton, G. H. West, A. N. Grice, N. M. Hensley, R. P. Abel, D. M. Rhea, W. E. Snodgrass and C. L. Locke.
By request of the deceased all members of the J. W. Gillespie camp, U.C.V., will also be honorary pallbearers.
*** Many thanks to Virginia Hale 47719641 for additional info
* * * *
He was the son of Valentine Allen II and Ann Frazier. He married Nancy Emily King on 13 Feb 1866 in Meigs, Tennessee, USA. They had at least the following children:
Fanny E. Allen 1867-1944
William B. Allen 1869-1953
Jane King Allen 1871-1943
Anna Allen 1872-1939
Maude Allen 1882-1962
* * * *
name: Valentine Collins Allen
event: Death
event date: 27 Feb 1915
event place: Rhea, Tennessee
gender: Male
marital status: Married
race: White
age: 72
estimated birth year:
birth date: 02 Sep 1842
birthplace: Mississippi
spouse:
father:Valentine Allen
father's birthplace: Kentucky
mother:Ann Frazier
mother's birthplace: Tennessee
occupation: Chancellor
street address:
residence:
cemetery: Buttran Cemetery
burial place:
burial date: 01 Apr 1915
* * * *
*** Many thanks to L. dalesandro (#48767882) for father link and to Virginia Hale 47719641 for additional info
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