Charles Allen1

M, (24 September 1791 - 1 May 1882)
Father-Biological*Isaac Allen b. 16 Oct 1770, d. 28 Feb 1847
Mother-Biological*Lenner Polhemus b. 24 Nov 1765, d. 24 May 1841
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Last Edited=22 Jan 2023
Gravestone of Charles Allen and Rachel Porter
     Charles Allen was born on 24 September 1791 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.2 He was the son of Isaac Allen and Lenner Polhemus.

Charles Allen married Rachel Porter, daughter of George Porter and Catherine Riddell, in 1822.1 Charles, appeared on the US Census of 1830 at Lebanon, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The enumeration reads:

1 - Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29
1 - Free White Persons - Under 20
2 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49
3 - Total Free White Persons
3 - Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored.)3


He, age 58 years, appeared as head of household on the census of 1850 at Armstrong Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.4 According to the Federal Census in 1850, Charles was a farmer.4 He, age 78 years, appeared as head of household on the census of 1870 at Armstrong Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.5 Charles was a retired farmer in 1870.5 He, age 88 years, appeared as head of household on the census of 1880 at Armstrong Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.6 According to the Federal Census in 1880, Charles was a widower.6 He died on 1 May 1882 at age 90.2 Charles's obituary of 5 May 1882, reads:

Charles Allen, one of the oldest residents of Lvooming county, died on Monday, aged 91 years. The deceased was the father of Ex-State Senator U. P. Allen.7 He was buried at Williamsport Cemetery, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Charles's epitaph reads:

CHARLES ALLEN
SEPT. 24, 1791
MAY 1, 1882
HIS WIFE
RACHEL PORTER
FEB. 26, 1793
AUG. 29, 1865.2


Children of Charles Allen and Rachel Porter

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com. Ancestry Member Trees - Use with Caution. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations.
  2. Find-a-Grave. Online https://www.findagrave.com/
  3. Census Bureau. 1830 U.S. Federal Census. Provoi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2010.
  4. Census Bureau. 1850 U.S. Federal Census. Provoi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2009.
  5. Census Bureau. 1870 U.S. Federal Census. Provoi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2009.
  6. Census Bureau. 1880 U.S. Federal Census. Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2010.
  7. Northumberland County Democrat, "Obituary of Charles Allen" Sunbury, Pennsylvania, 5 May 1882.