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George Allen

Birth	:	31 Aug 1848 Cates, Fountain County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	20 Apr 1923 Cates, Fountain County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Coopers Chapel Cemetery, Veedersburg, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.0508003, -87.3380966
Description	:	George was the son of John and Margaret Crowder Allen. George was one of 13 children, 6 preceded him in death. He married Rosella McGee on Jan 16, 1866. To this union were born 8 children, Ella died in infancy and Emma at nine. They began housekeeping on the old Allen homestead in an old log cabin in Fulton Township in Fountain County. Soon after, their home burned. They hewed out a new home, clearing their farm and helping their neighbors raise houses and barns. On the morning of April 20th, 1923, they were instantly killed when their... Read More	George was the son of John and Margaret Crowder Allen. George was one of 13 children, 6 preceded him in death. He married Rosella McGee on Jan 16, 1866. To this union were born 8 children, Ella died in infancy and Emma at nine. They began housekeeping on the old Allen homestead in an old log cabin in Fulton Township in Fountain County. Soon after, their home burned. They hewed out a new home, clearing their farm and helping their neighbors raise houses and barns. On the morning of April 20th, 1923, they were instantly killed when their car was struck by a west bound passenger train on the Cloverleaf Railroad at the Joseph Barker crossing 1 1/2 miles northeast of Cates, Indiana. Thus, the tragic end of two of the pioneers who by hard work, made this country what it is today. It is said that it was the largest funeral in the community.

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Where is George Allen's memorial?
George Allen's memorial is located at: Coopers Chapel Cemetery, Veedersburg, Fountain County, USA.
When did George Allen death?
George Allen death on 20 Apr 1923 in Cates, Fountain County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George Allen's memorial?
Latitude: 40.0508003
Longitude: -87.3380966

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Rosella McKee Allen

(1847 - 1923)

Siblings

Valentine Allen

(1852 - 1934)

John Allen

(1859 - 1949)

Children

Dora Ann Allen Barker

(1868 - 1964)

Emma E. Allen

(1872 - 1882)

John E. Allen

(1875 - 1952)

William M. Allen

(1877 - 1966)

Margaret E “Margarite” Allen Rennick

(1881 - 1969)

Homer Eston Allen

(1886 - 1969)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Coopers Chapel Cemetery
Veedersburg, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0508003, -87.3380966

2. Old Campbell Cemetery
Veedersburg, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0674019, -87.3106003

3. Hibbs Cemetery
Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0803909, -87.3538666

4. Coal Creek Cemetery
Coal Creek, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0258598, -87.3741379

5. Hershberger Cade Cemetery
Veedersburg, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0680900, -87.2944710

6. Foster Cemetery
Cates, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0078500, -87.3472500

7. Davis Cemetery
Covington, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0953250, -87.3619080

8. Heath Cemetery
Covington, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0968208, -87.3571701

9. Whites Chapel Cemetery
Coal Creek, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0456505, -87.4031982

10. Campbell Cemetery
Veedersburg, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0903160, -87.2898650

11. West Liberty Cemetery
Covington, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0256004, -87.4049988

12. Rush Cemetery
Veedersburg, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0974310, -87.2802860

13. Cates Cemetery
Cates, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9947014, -87.3882980

14. Carnagey Cemetery
Troy Township, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1208800, -87.3229080

15. Lewsader Cemetery
Perrysville, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0724600, -87.4295200

16. Unidentified Cemetery
Troy Township, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1258000, -87.3517000

17. Hendrix Cemetery
Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1258507, -87.3517227

18. Baker Cemetery
Kingman, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9747009, -87.3463974

19. Chenoweth Cemetery
Perrysville, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0421982, -87.4377975

20. Bethel Cemetery
Kingman, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9744640, -87.3253230

21. Bonebrake Cemetery
Veedersburg, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0833015, -87.2425003

22. Kingman Fraternal Cemetery
Kingman, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9823151, -87.2822647

23. Hibbs Cemetery
Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9795250, -87.3885420

24. Norton Cemetery
Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9700012, -87.3289032