Eli YOUNKIN 1 was born 21 Apr 1845 in Loudoun County, Virginia. He married Mary Lou SMITH on 26 Mar 1882 in Morgan County, Ohio. Eli died on 1 Jan 1937 in Perry County, Ohio.
Mary Lou SMITH 1, 2, 3 was born 15 Nov 1855 in Ohio. Her parents were Peter Smith and Sarah Dawky. She married Eli YOUNKIN on 26 Mar 1882 in Morgan, Ohio. On 13 Jul 1928 she passed away in Perry, Ohio, and was buried in Zion Christian, Union Church Cemetery.
Other marriages:
Mary Lou Smith first married Charles Albert Cooper, a son of Ruel Cooper. After Charles Cooper died in 1879, Mary married Eli Younkin. They became the parents of Harry Younkin. Harry eventually married Dorothy Longstreth, the daughter of John and Mary Elizabeth Cooper Longstreth. Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of Isaac W. Cooper, another son of Ruel Cooper.
They had the following children:
M i Harry Theron YOUNKIN
John Russell LONGSTRETH [Parents] 1, 2, 3 was born 8 May 1869 in Perry County, Ohio. He married Mary Elizabeth COOPER on 13 Oct 1909 in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. John passed away on 8 Jul 1955 in Crooksville, Perry, Ohio, and was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, New Lexington.
Obituary printed in the Crooksville (Ohio) Messenger, Wednesday, July 13, 1955:
John R. Longstreth, age 86, of Crooksville, Route 1, died at his home at 9:15 o'clock Friday night following a heart attack. He was a son of Mary and Henry Longstreth.
He was a retired farmer and a member of the Methodist church at Deavertown and the Deavertown grange.
Surviving are his widow, Lizzie; one daughter, Mrs. Harry Younkin of the home; one sister, Mrs. Ella Moore of McConnelsville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The body was taken to the Fred L. Cannon funeral home in Crooksville where it remained until noon Monday when it was taken to the Deavertown Methodist Church to lie in state until 1:30 when services were held. Burial was made in the Maplewood cemetery at New Lexington.
Mary Elizabeth COOPER [Parents] [scrapbook] "Lizzie" 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 was born on 16 May 1881 in Bearfield Twp, Perry County, Ohio. She married John Russell LONGSTRETH on 13 Oct 1909 in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. On 20 Jan 1959 Mary Elizabeth died in Perry County and was laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery, New Lexington, Ohio.
Obituary in The Crooksville-Roseville Messenger, Perry County, Ohio, January 28, 1959:
Mrs. Marry Lizzie Longstreth, 77, of near Deavertown, died at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday night, January 20th, after a lingering illness. She was the widow of John R. Longstreth.
Mrs. Longstreth was a member of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of Deavertown Methodist Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Harry Younkin, of the home and two nephews, Harry P. Cooper of Columbus and Donald B. Cooper of Westport, Conn..
Funeral services were held at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning at the Deavertown Methodist Church with the Rev. John Brown officiating. Burial was in New Lexington Cemetery. Friends were received at the Fred L. Cannon Funeral Home.
They had the following children:
F i Dorothy Marie LONGSTRETH
Dr Hiram Harrington HOWE 1, 2 was born 2 Sep 1851 in Porter, Gallia County, Ohio. He married Caroline Matilda SHEPPARD on 2 Jan 1878 in Gallia, Ohio. He passed away 15 Jul 1915 in Gallia County, Ohio.
Hiram H. Howe was born September 2, 1851, near Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio. He was the son of Hiram Rose and Margaret Augusta Barton Howe.
He received his education in the county schools and later became a teacher in order to acquire money for a college education. He attended and graduated from the Starling Medical school in Columbus, Ohio. Afterward, he settled in Gallia County where he practiced medicine until his death.
On December 2, 1877, he married to Caroline Matilda Sheppard, the daughter of R. H. and Elizabeth Solze Sheppard of Baltimore, Maryland. Hiram and Caroline had four children: Mabel, Alice, Harry, and John who died in infancy.
Hiram Howe died July 15, 1915, and Caroline passed away on October 9, 1933, at age 79.
Caroline Matilda SHEPPARD "Carrie" 1, 2 was born on 27 Dec 1853 in Baltimore, MD. She died 9 Oct 1933 in Patriot, Gallia, Ohio. She was buried in Pine Street Cemetery, Gallia, Ohio. She married Dr Hiram Harrington HOWE on 2 Jan 1878 in Gallia, Ohio.
They had the following children:
M i Harry Sheppard HOWE
Asher HOLCOMB [Parents] [scrapbook] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 was born 17 Oct 1798 in Hunterdon County, NJ. He married Margaret REED on 17 Apr 1821 in Maryland. Asher died on 20 Oct 1876 in Bearfield Twp, Perry County, Ohio, and was interred in Holcomb Church Cemetery.
Margaret REED [Parents] [scrapbook] 1, 2 was born on 22 Sep 1800 in Maryland. She wed Asher HOLCOMB on 17 Apr 1821 in Maryland. Margaret passed away on 5 Sep 1879 in Bearfield Twp, Perry County, Ohio. She was buried in Holcomb Church Cemetery.
They had the following children:
M i John Morris HOLCOMB F ii Margaret HOLCOMB was born 18 Oct 1823 in Bearfield Twp, Perry County, Ohio. She died on 12 Nov 1823 in Bearfield Twp, Perry, Ohio. M iii George Reed HOLCOMB F iv Mary HOLCOMB M v Joseph HOLCOMB was born on 4 Feb 1829 in Bearfield Twp, Perry, Ohio. F vi Lucillia HOLCOMB F vii Leah HOLCOMB M viii Richard HOLCOMB 1 was born in Apr 1835 in Bearfield Twp, Perry, Ohio. He died on 28 Apr 1902 in Oakfield, Perry, Ohio. M ix Wesley HOLCOMB was born in 1838 in Bearfield Twp, Perry, Ohio. He died 11 Aug 1839 in Bearfield Twp, Perry, Ohio. F x Hester Ann HOLCOMB F xi Hannah HOLCOMB was born in 1844 in Bearfield Twp, Perry, Ohio. She died on 2 Sep 1846 in Bearfield Twp, Perry, Ohio.
Harry Proctor COOPER [Parents] [scrapbook] 1, 2, 3, 4 was born 13 Jul 1903 in Proctorville, Lawrence County, Ohio. Harry died on 8 Jan 1983 in Upper Arlington, Franklin County, Ohio, and was laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio. He married Mildred Rose Hoover LILES on 27 Jul 1974 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.
Other marriages:
Biographical Notes for Harry P. Cooper:
Harry was born in 1903 in rural southern Ohio. At the age of 13 he suffered the loss of his father, a Methodist minister, in a tragic accident. The family, his mother and older brother, then moved to Delaware, Ohio. Harry went off to Culver Military Academy.
When Harry reached college age he enrolled at Ohio Wesleyan University. He would develop a life long devotion to the school and a passionate loyalty for its athletics. More importantly, Harry met his future wife, Virginia Allen, at Ohio Wesleyan. They were married in 1926 and began raising a family in Columbus.
The death of his father, the Great Depression, two World Wars, and the loss of an infant daughter were some of the hardships that shaped Harry’s character and values. He became recognized as a very honest, genuine, sincere, and trusted man of high integrity. Above all he was a hardworking, sacrificing, and loving father to his family.
Despite difficult times, Harry retained an outgoing, talkative, and friendly personality. These traits and values served him well during his 40-year career at the Ohio National Bank.
Harry always believed in living a robust, healthy life. Around Central Ohio he became recognized as “The Walker” by walking ten miles or more every day. He also enjoyed swimming and working a large Victory garden, providing fresh vegetables for his family and neighbors.
The Cooper family resided in the community of Bexley for over thirty years, raising and educating two sons and a daughter. Then in 1972 Harry’s wife, Virginia, passed away. As of August 2008, two sons and a daughter are still living, along with five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Harry eventually remarried and enjoyed some new experiences and travels before reaching the end of a full life at age 79.
Mildred Rose Hoover LILES [scrapbook] "Mid" was born on 6 Jun 1912 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Her maiden name was Hoover. On 4 Jan 1995 she passed away in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Mid was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio. She married Harry Proctor COOPER on 27 Jul 1974 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.
Ruel S. COOPER [Parents] [scrapbook] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 was born on 1 Jun 1812 in Clayton Twp, Perry County, Ohio. He married Rachel BERKEY on 3 May 1836 in Perry, Ohio. Ruel died on 15 Dec 1880 in Bearfield Twp, Perry, Ohio. The cause of death was chronic diphtheria. He was buried in Fletcher Chapel, Holcomb Cemetery, Perry County, Ohio.
Ruel S. Cooper was probably named for his mother's father, Reuel Sayre. Ruel is a spelling variation of Reuel, a Biblical name- "Reu" " el" meaning Friend of God. It is another name for Jethro, the father in law of Moses. Another source says that Reuel has the Biblical meaning of shepherd.
This researcher believes Ruel Cooper was a son of Isaac Cooper who died May 9, 1836 in Perry County, Ohio. On June 18, 1836, Ruel was appointed administrator of the estate of Isaac Cooper, deceased.
Ruel was both a heir and the administrator of Isaac's estate. Other heirs were Isaac's widow, Phebe, and his other children: Joel Cooper, Amos Cooper, John Cooper, Israel Cooper, Isaac Cooper, Rueben Cooper and Martha Cooper. Isaac is probably the same person listed as an Entryman in Perry County, acquiring government land April 3, 1811. At the time, this person was a resident of Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The 1810 Census shows Isaac, a family of four, in Fayette County, PA. They might have originally been from New Jersey according to family stories told years later. Census records taken in 1820 and 1830 track Isaac's growing family in Perry County, Ohio, but the 1840 Census lists his widow, Pheby, as head of household. Note that there were three other Isaac Coopers living in Perry County during the 1800's, at least two being descendants of the Isaac who died in 1836.
Ruel was born in 1812 in Ohio, probably in a township of Muskingum County that later became part of Perry County in 1818. During his lifetime, Ruel was a successful farmer in Perry County, owning several properties, however he died with little remaining. Two of his sons, John and Charles, died young in their twenties. Two others, Isaac and Alfred, fought and survived the Civil War.
In 1859 Ruel Cooper purchased land in Bearfield Township (Perry County, Ohio), moved his family from Clayton Township, and lived on the new property until his death in 1880. Old maps indicate that the Underground Railroad for fugitive slaves passed through or very near his Bearfield property.
Rachel BERKEY [Parents] [scrapbook] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 was born 11 Apr 1819 in Somerset, Perry County, Ohio. Rachel passed away on 16 May 1890 in Bearfield Twp, Perry, Ohio. She was buried in Fletcher Chapel, Holcomb Cemetery, Perry County, Ohio. She married Ruel S. COOPER on 3 May 1836 in Perry County, Ohio.
Obituary from the New Lexington Tribune, June 5, 1890, page 3:
Cooper - At her residence in Bearfield township, May 16, 1890, Rachel Cooper, aged 71 years, 1 month, and 5 days. The funeral of Mrs. Cooper was very largely attended. The services were conducted by her Pastor, F. A. Zimmerman. The remains of Mrs. Cooper were interred at the cemetery of Holcomb church of Deavertown circuit.
The following sketch was written by Mrs. Cooper:
I was born April 11, 1819, in Perry county, Ohio. My parents, John and Susannah Berkey, emigrated from Bedford county, Pennsylvania, in the year 1818. Under the labors of Rev. Joseph Carper, I joined the Methodist Episcopal church and was baptized by him August 1833. On May 3, 1836, I was married to Reuel S. Cooper. Nine children blessed our union, seven sons and two daughters. Two sons and their father have passed over the river, and I hope to join them on that shining shore. Oh Lord! keep me faithful; my days are passing away. Oh, may I be ready to enter into the joy of my Lord. I have hope that reaches far above this world. April 11, 1886, this day I am 67. The Lord has wonderfully sustained me. I praise His holy name for His mercy. I am trusting in the merits of my Redeemer. Rachel CooperAdditional Notes:
Rachel Berkey was born April 11, 1819, in Somerset, Perry County, Ohio. She was one of ten children. In 1835, Rachel was listed as a member of New Zion Church on the Somerset Circuit. Her brother, Martin Berkey, was a class leader of the church.
Rachel married Ruel Cooper on May 3, 1836. They were farmers and raised a family of nine children. Rachel passed away at age 71 on May 16, 1890, nearly ten years after Ruel.
Note that there are numerous spelling variations of the name: Burki, Barkey, Burkey, Birky, etc. Burgi is a common name in Switzerland. The Berkey ancestors originally came from Switzerland and Southern Germany. Many were Swiss Mennonites and Amish who came to America in the 18th and 19th centuries to escape religious persecution. Most settled in western Pennsylvania.
Rachel’s father was John Berkey. He was born May 9, 1775. On March 24, 1801, he married Susannah Whips (Whip or Whipp). About 1818 they moved from Bedford County, Pennsylvania to Perry County, Ohio. John was a blacksmith and farmer. It is said that he mostly spoke German. He died in 1823 and is buried in a Lutheran cemetery somewhere between Somerset, Perry County, and Fultonham, Muskingum County, Ohio.
Other than her parents, the ancestry of Rachel Berkey is still speculative. There are several theories concerning her Berkey and Whips pedigrees. That being said, DAR application 156227 claims that both of Rachel's grandfathers served in the Revolutionary War: John Berkey, Jr. (1745-1815) and Benjamin Whipps (1750-1837).
They had the following children:
F i Susan A. COOPER M ii Isaac W. COOPER M iii John H. COOPER [scrapbook] 1, 2 was born 3 on 18 Apr 1841 in Clayton Twp, Perry, Ohio. He died on 1 Dec 1862 in Perry, Ohio, and was buried in Fletcher Chapel, Holcomb Cemetery. F iv Mahala Ann COOPER M v Alfred COOPER M vi Manly R. COOPER M vii Charles Albert COOPER M viii Milton Berkey COOPER M ix Frank W. COOPER
Donald Bashford COOPER [Parents] [scrapbook] 1, 2 was born on 2 Jul 1901 in Proctorville, Lawrence County, Ohio. He married Doris Fayette OLDS on 25 Apr 1928 in Boston, Mass. The marriage ended in divorce. Donald passed away on 3 Apr 1985 in Westport, Fairfield County, CT.
Other marriages:
Biographical Notes for Donald B. Cooper:
Donald Bashford Cooper was born in 1901 in southern Ohio. At the age of 15 he suffered the loss of his father, Howard B. Cooper, a Methodist minister, in a tragic accident. The family, his mother and younger brother, then moved to Delaware, Ohio.
Donald attended Culver Military Academy as a young man. Later he enrolled at Ohio Wesleyan University and graduated in 1923. He went on to Harvard Business School, graduating in 1925. His early career was with Shawmut Bank in Boston, and he joined the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in 1936. During World War II, he was with the Lend-Lease Administration in Washington, D.C.
Following the war, Donald settled in Westport, Connecticut, and established a financial consulting business. He was also active in Westport politics and civic groups. He served as president of the Compo Beach Association and was a justice of the peace for many years.
In 1928, Donald married Doris Fayette Olds in Boston. They had three children: two sons and a daughter. Following a divorce in the mid-1950's, Donald married Primrose Fardel Bacon in Westport. There were no children from this second marriage. In 1966, one of Donald's sons, Donald Cole Cooper, died in an automobile accident near Fairbanks, Alaska.
Donald B. Cooper passed away on April 3, 1985, in Westport, CT. His wives have also died, Doris in 1985 and Primrose in 1988. As of 2004, Donald's surviving son and daughter are still living.
Doris Fayette OLDS was born 10 Nov 1907 in Detroit, MI. She died in Jan 1985 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana. She wed Donald Bashford COOPER on 25 Apr 1928 in Boston, Mass. The marriage ended in divorce.
They had the following children:
M i Donald Cole COOPER [scrapbook] 1, 2 was born 6 Jan 1930 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass. He died in a car accident near Fairbanks, Alaska on 5 Sep 1966.
Of all our 20th Century relatives, Cole Cooper, as family and friends called him, probably best represented the spirit of our pioneer ancestors. He went to America's last frontier, Alaska, before it was a state. When Congress approved statehood for Alaska in 1959, Cole appeared along with celebrating neighbors in a photo on the front page of the New York News. Cole was full of life, welcoming adventure and enjoying the Alaskan outdoors as an avid downhill skier, fisherman, and hunter.
Obituary printed in the Westport News, Westport, CT, September 1966:
Donald Cole Cooper, age 36, was killed instantly Labor Day night when his sports car turned over 60 miles from Fairbanks, Alaska.
He was with the Green Construction Company, road builders. He went to Alaska in 1957 and had many interesting experiences including a year living beyond the Arctic Circle on the construction of the DEW line.
Mr. Cooper was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He moved to Westport in 1945 from Washington, D.C. and graduated from Staples High School. After serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War he attended the University of Connecticut.
His widow, the former Pherbia Thornburg of Quaker Hill, Pawling, New York, and their son survive. Also, surviving are his father, Donald B. Cooper, Compo Beach, Westport, his mother; a brother, a sister, two step-brothers and a step-sister.
A memorial service will take place Saturday, September 24 at 2:30 p.m. at Christ and Holy Trinity Church.
Additional Notes:
Cole Cooper was the father of four sons by three marriages. At the time of his death his family was living at Paxson Lodge, Alaska, about 175 miles south of Fairbanks. The fatal accident occurred on Sept. 5, 1966, at Mile Post 306 on Richardson Highway about 60 miles south of Fairbanks. His car went off the road into shallow water near the Lost Lake turn-off.
Charles Howard PURDY was born on 27 Oct 1892 in Dolonsville, NY. He died on 2 Apr 1971 in Sarasota, Florida. He married Alicia Wheaton ALLEN on 20 Oct 1924.
Alicia Wheaton ALLEN [Parents] 1, 2 was born 4 Oct 1899 in New Bedford, Bristol County, Mass. She died on 9 Jan 1982 in Sarasota, Florida. She married Charles Howard PURDY on 20 Oct 1924.
Obituary in the Sarasota (FL) Herald Tribune, Monday, Jan. 11, 1982:
Alicia A. Purdy, 82, 3074 Pine Crest St, died Sunday (Jan. 10, 1982) at Memorial Hospital. Born in Springfield, Ohio, she made her home in Sarasota since 1959. She was formerly from Jackson, Michigan. She was a Presbyterian.
She leaves a daughter, Elizabeth Ann of Sarasota; a brother, James B. Allen of Seattle, WA; and a sister, Mrs. Frances Prins of Sarasota.
Graveside services will be held at Sarasota Memorial Park on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Dr. William V. Grosvenor of Church of the Palms United Presbyterian officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Toale Brothers, Wilson Chapel, South Gate.
They had the following children:
F i Constance Elinor PURDY was born on 15 Feb 1928. She died in 1934.
Charles Eli PRINS was born about 1904. He died on 31 May 1982 in Sarasota, Florida. He married Frances Evelyn ALLEN on 25 Sep 1922 in Springfield, Clark, Ohio.
Frances Evelyn ALLEN [Parents] [scrapbook] 1, 2 was born 28 Aug 1897 in New Bedford, Bristol, Mass.. She died on 1 Sep 1991 in Sarasota, Florida. She married Charles Eli PRINS on 25 Sep 1922 in Springfield, Clark, Ohio.
Frances E. Allen graduated from Springfield (Ohio) High School in 1915 and from Vassar College in 1919, specializing in astronomy. She severed several years at Alleghany Observatory at the University of Pennsylvania. Then she lived in New York City and was employed in the AT&T research department at the time of her marriage to Charles E. Prins in 1922.
Obituary in the Sarasota (FL) Herald Tribune, Monday, Sept. 2, 1991:
Frances Allen Prins, 94, Sarasota, died Sept. 1, 1991. She was born Aug. 28, 1897, in New Bedford, Mass. and came to this area 28 years ago from Washington, DC.
Survivors include her daughter, Alicia P. Isard of Sarasota; two sons, Peter A. of Annapolis, MD, and Curtis A. of Fairfax, VA; a brother, James B. Allen of Seattle; and seven grandchildren.
Jackson Funeral Home is in charge.
William Henry Harrison ALLEN [Parents] [scrapbook] 1, 2, 3 was born 5 Sep 1839 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Mass. He married Emma Augusta WHEATON on 24 Jan 1864 in New Bedford, Bristol, Mass. William died on 13 Feb 1917 in Needham, Norfolk, Mass. He was laid to rest in Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford. Evidently, his grave is not marked with a tombstone.
Civil War service: 18th Reg Mass Infantry Co. I
Article in the Boston Globe, Wednesday, January 27, 1915 (or 1914?):
Needham Golden Wedding --- Mr. and Mrs. William H. H. Allen quietly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home on Chestnut Street today.
The guests were presented by James W. Allen, Francis K. Allen, Miss Emma A. Allen, and Herbert C. Allen, children of Mr. and Mrs. Allen. A son, Charles H. Allen of Detroit, Mich., was unable to be present.
A purse of $50 in gold was given to Mr. and Mrs. Allen. Flowers were received from the Charles H. Ward Post of Newton, of which Mr. Allen is a member.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen were married in New Bedford by Rev. T. C. Moulton of the North Christian Church. They lived there until 1887, when they went to Waltham and a few months later came to Needham.
Mr. Allen was born in Dartmouth, Mass., in 1839. He enlisted in August 1861 in Company I, 18th Massachusetts Regiment, and served until July 1862, when he was retired as a result of wounds received at the battle of Big Bethel. Mr. Allen participated in the siege of Yorktown. In 1864 he was captain of the 84th district enrolled militia. He served as an escort to General Grant when he visited the Martha's Vineyard campground in 1874. Mr. Allen is employed by the New Haven Railroad. Mrs. Allen was Emma A. Wheaton of New Bedford, where she was born April 18, 1841.Obituary in the Needham Chronicle, Needham, MA, Saturday, February 17, 1917, page 3:
The half-masted flag is a fitting tribute to the memory of another veteran, William H. H. Allen, who died at his home on Chestnut street Tuesday night. Following the recent death of his wife Mr. Allen did not leave his bed and weakened steadily to the end.
Grand Army services will be conducted at his late home this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. Burial will be in New Bedford on Sunday.
W. H. H. Allen was born in Dartmouth September 5, 1839. At an early age he went to New Bedford and entered the dry goods business.
He was a Civil War veteran, serving in Company I, 18th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers and took part in the first advance on Richmond. Work in building a bridge caused a disability for which he was discharged from the service in 1862 at Washington, D.C..
In politics he was a Republican of the Lincoln and Roosevelt type, in later life becoming a Progressive. He was appointed to the State Constabulary by Gov. Talbot and served until this force was discontinued. He was known for the firmness with which he enforced the law, and while a member of the force he was selected as a body guard to escort President Grant in his visit to Massachusetts.
Mr. Allen served in the New Bedford City Council and for 23 years was connected with a prominent Boston house.
He was a member of his regiment association and attended the reunion the last time on August 26, 1916. He was a member of the old Galen Orr Post and also the Charles Ward Post of Newton, resigning from the latter to help form the present Galen Orr Post.
The deceased, besides leaving two sisters, is survived by four sons and one daughter; James W., Frank R., Chas. H., Herbert C., and Emma A. Allen.
Emma Augusta WHEATON [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 was born on 18 Apr 1841 in New Bedford, Bristol County, MA. On 24 Jan 1864 she wed William H. H. ALLEN in New Bedford. Emma died on 1 Jan 1917 in Needham, Norfolk County, MA. She was laid to rest in Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford, Mass.. There is no tombstone to visit.
Obituary in the Needham Chronicle, Needham, MA, Saturday, Jan. 6, 1917, page 3:
After a long and useful life, Mrs. Emma Augusta Allen, wife of Veteran W. H. H. Allen, passed away at her home on Chestnut street Sunday evening, after an illness of almost two months, in her seventy-sixth year and after a married life of over fifty years.
Mrs. Allen was born in New Bedford, but for thirty years had made her home in Needham, where she endeared herself to many.
She is survived by her husband, now ill at his home; four sons; James, Frank, Charles, and Herbert; and a daughter, Emma; all well known among Needham people.
Services were conducted at her late home by the Rev. Robert L. Webb, a former pastor of the Needham Baptist church, now secretary of the Newton Theological Institute, Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock. Burial was in the family lot in New Bedford on Wednesday.
They had the following children:
M i William ALLEN was born on 1 Mar 1865 in New Bedford, Bristol County, Mass. He died 14 Mar 1865 in New Bedford. M ii James Wheaton ALLEN M iii Frederick Richmond ALLEN was born 5 Dec 1867 in New Bedford, Bristol, Mass. He died on 19 Oct 1874 in New Bedford. M iv Francis Kempton ALLEN M v William Everett ALLEN was born on 11 Jul 1871 in New Bedford, Bristol, Mass. He died 3 Dec 1874 in New Bedford. M vi Charles H. ALLEN was born 8 Mar 1874 in New Bedford, Bristol, Mass. He passed away on 13 May 1937 in Detroit, Wayne, MI. He was buried in Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak, Mich. F vii Emma A. ALLEN was born on 18 May 1876 in New Bedford, Bristol, Mass. M viii Herbert C. ALLEN was born 16 Dec 1878 in New Bedford, Bristol, Mass. F ix Infant Daughter ALLEN was born on 19 Mar 1885 and died on 24 Mar 1885 in Mass.
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