Henry was the fourth of eight children of William P and Lucinda Allen. He enlisted in the 28th NY "Niagara Rifles, Scotts Guards" on one week before his 19th birthday. He fought with Company D through the battles of the spring of 1862. Henry was killed in action during the ill fated Union assault on Jackson's line at Cedar Mountain on August 9, 1862.
Henry was the fourth of eight children of William P and Lucinda Allen. He enlisted in the 28th NY "Niagara Rifles, Scotts Guards" on one week before his 19th birthday. He fought with Company D through the battles of the spring of 1862. Henry was killed in action during the ill fated Union assault on Jackson's line at Cedar Mountain on August 9, 1862.
Inscription
Henry L Allen
Born Dec 17, 1842, Died Aug. 9, 1863
Member of Co C 28 Reg.t NY Vol.
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Family Members
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William P Allen
1810–1867
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Lucinda Dwyer, Dyer Allen
1810–1895
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George Ebenezer Allen
1836–1913
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Charles William Allen
1839–1907
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Margaret Allen Hunt
1840–1876
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Sarah Ann Allen Hunt
1845–1921
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Randall S Allen
1846–1926
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Harvey J Allen
1847–1928
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Gilbert Allen
1852–1922
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