Individual Details

David Lewis Allen

(12 Apr 1875 - 18 Oct 1907)

"The LaFayette Sun" - October 23, 1907:
Death of Mr. Lewis Allen.
The many friends here of Mr. Lewis Allen were shocked to hear of his death, which occurred in Opelika last Thursday morning at 7 o’clock. Mr. Allen had been in bad health for some time, but his condition was not thought to be serious, and his death was very unexpected.
The remains were brought here Saturday morning and interred in the cemetery at this place, Rev. C. J. Burden conducting the funeral services.
The deceased is survived by his wife and one child, and two brothers, Messrs. Lee and O. A. Allen, of Opelika.

Parents:
William Little Allen 1836–1925
Emeline Williams Allen 1840–1919

Events

Birth12 Apr 1875Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina
Marriage4 May 1896LaFayette, Chambers County, Alabama - Fannie Pearl Henderson
Death18 Oct 1907Opelika, Lee County, Alabama
Burial19 Oct 1907LaFayette Cemetery, Chambers County, Alabama

Families

SpouseFannie Pearl Henderson (1877 - 1956)
ChildJohn William Allen Sr. (1901 - 1967)

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