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ALMON ALLEN, second son of Jacob Allen, was born in Mass.
In 1798; he married Polly Bates, to which union were born seven children;
- Fordyce Almon, being the eldest.
He came to Mansfield with his family in 1822, from Cummington, Mass., and in 1824, he and his brother-in-law, Solon Richards, erected a woolen factory in the village, which they operated several years and then sold. After living some time in Ohio, Mass., and Chautauqua County, New York, Mr. Allen returned to Mansfield, where he spend the remaining years of his life.
He died in 1871, aged 73 years.
PROF. FORDYCE ALMON ALLEN, eldest son of Almon Allen, born in Cummington, Mass., July 10, 1820.
As a boy attended the old plank school house in Mansfield, near the railroad bridge, on Wellsboro Street. His youth and early manhood were spent in Ohio, Mass., and Chautauqua County, NY. While in Mass., he learned the clothier's trade.
At nineteen he began life for himself, clerking in Coudersport, where he remained until 1844, clerking, attending school, and teaching. He next attended the classical school at Alexandria, NY, one year.
In 1845 he married Sarah Caldwell, of Coudersport.
- One son, Clarence, was born, now of Elmira. (1897)
From 1845 to 1848 he taught in the public schools of Jamestown, NY.
In the latter year his wife died.
He next filled the position of principal of the Fredonia H.S. at Fredonia, NY for two years and a half, resigning on account of ill health. Upon recovery he accepted principalship of Academy at Smethport, PA.
On December 22, 1852, he married Jane M., daughter of Alexander and Eveline Martin, of McKean County, PA. Four children were born; two survive;
- Frederick M. and
- Stella R.
In 1853, Prof. Allen became editor of McKean Citizen, and in 1854 was elected County Supt. of Schools of McKean County, the first to hold that office.
In 1857 he was defeated for the office, and soon after assisted in the establishment of a normal school at West Chester. Was principal six years.
In July, 1864, he came to Mansfield and took charge of the S.N.S. and was its' principal for five years. He established the Soldiers' Orphan School in the autumn of 1867, the management of which he retained until his death. In the fall of 1877, he again became principal of the Mansfield State Normal School, being elected for five years, and while still occupying that position, he died at his home in that borough February 11, 1880.
As a conductor of teachers' institutes, he achieved his greatest reputation. His services were in constant demand in all parts of the country. He devoted one winter to holding institutes in Wisconsin and the summer of 1869 and '70 to the same work in Maine. In the spring of 1871, he held institutes in Vermont, New Orleans, Mississippi, and in 1876 in Virginia. In 1879, he made a trip to California and on the way home held institutes in Kansas.
In early life he was an Abolitionist, and supported James G. Birney for the presidency. Later he was Republican. Member of Protestant Episcopal Church.
His widow still occupies the family home in Mansfield, treasures among her most valued possessions the large and well selected library which her husband collected.
LIEUTENANT JACOB ALLEN was born in Mass. in 1763.
He served as aide-de-camp to his father at the beginning of the Revolution, and after his father's death in battle, he continued in the service until the close of the war.
He was married in his native state and became the father of seven children.
In 1818 he removed to Tioga County and settled on the old Elijah Clark farm, in Richmond Twp., where he died December 11, 1836.
MARY BOWEN ALLEN entered rest September 28, 1889. Few will be more missed than this quiet, gentle woman.
Born February 3, 1836, her whole life was filled with loving service to all. In early life she taught school in Mansfield, Jamestown, NY, and other places.
Daughter of Benj. and Hannah C. Bowen, of Academy Corners, Tioga County, PA.
Married to J.W. Allen on August 15, 1866, she has since resided in Coudersport.
A faithful laborer in every good cause. Member of the Baptist Church.
Leaves two sons and one daughter;
- John,
- Ezra and
- Lulu.
Funeral at the family home in Tioga County where her aged mother yet resides.
She was for three years President of the Coudersport W.C.T.U. and for two of those years, by appointment of the State Union, was President of the County W.C.T.U.
MRS. SARAH (CALDWELL) ALLEN died of consumption in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, NY, Friday, May 19, 1848.
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