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James Madison Allen

Birth	:	9 Oct 1855 Madison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Jun 1922 Van Wert, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Peru Cemetery, East Peru, Madison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2305984, -93.9393997
Description	:	Leon Reporter Leon, Iowa Thursday, June 22, 1922 James Madison, son of William R. and Margaret Allen, was born in Madison County, Iowa, Oct. 9, 1855, and died at his home in Van Wert, Iowa, June 5, 1922. He was 66 years, 7 months and 26 days old. On April 11, 1875, at Winterset, Iowa, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Francis Gilliam, who departed this life in Oct., 1902. To them were born thirteen children, nine of whom are living. In 1906, he was married to Mrs. Francis Viola Rosa at Peru, Iowa,... Read More	Leon Reporter Leon, Iowa Thursday, June 22, 1922 James Madison, son of William R. and Margaret Allen, was born in Madison County, Iowa, Oct. 9, 1855, and died at his home in Van Wert, Iowa, June 5, 1922. He was 66 years, 7 months and 26 days old. On April 11, 1875, at Winterset, Iowa, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Francis Gilliam, who departed this life in Oct., 1902. To them were born thirteen children, nine of whom are living. In 1906, he was married to Mrs. Francis Viola Rosa at Peru, Iowa, who passed to the life beyond, Oct. 3, 1918. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Elsie Hammitt, at Leon, Iowa, Oct. 6, 1919. She, with his children, survives. The deceased was for many years engaged in active business life. He was a cashier of the bank at Peru for eight years. He then moved to Van Wert in 1907, where he has since conducted a grocery business. He has also served the public as Justice of the Peace and in other official capacities. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and at the time of his death, was clerk of the camp at Van Wert. He made the decision for the Christian life at an early age, and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Ella Grove near Peru, when he was twelve years old. For fifteen years he has been a faithful member of the Methodist Church at Van Wert. In his business dealings he endeavored to practice the principles of Christianity. He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, nine children: Mrs. Marilla Simmons, Mrs. Matilda Simmons, both of Fort Scott, Kansas; Mrs. Minnie McDonald, of Joplin, Missouri; Mrs. Etta Burgum, of Des Moines; Mrs. Della Hanan, of Des Moines; Benjamin, of Murray, Iowa; Charles, of Centerville, Iowa; Walter, of Radville, Canada, and Robert, of Free Water, Oregon; one brother, Ed, of Mexico; one sister, Mrs. Luch McDaniels, of St. Charles, Iowa; thirty-six grandchildren and five step-children. Funeral services were in the presence of a large crowd of friends at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Van Wert, in charge of the Pastor, Rev. Virgil W. Henderson, at 10:30 Wednesday morning, June 7. Interment was made in the cemetery at Peru, Iowa. ________________________ Winterset Madisonian Winterset, Iowa Wednesday, June 14, 1922 Page 1 Death of Madison Allen Another of the well-known residents of Madison county, Madison Allen, passed away recently. He had lived in and near Peru for the greater part of his life. The remains were brought from Van Wert to Peru for burial on Wednesday. ________________________ Winterset Madisonian Winterset, Iowa Wednesday, June 14, 1922 Page 2 Walnut & Ohio Madison Allen, who has lived at Van Wert for some years, died at his home there. The body was brought to Peru for burial, Wednesday. Mr. Allen had lived in and around Peru most of his life.

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James Madison Allen's memorial is located at: Peru Cemetery, East Peru, Madison County, USA.
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James Madison Allen death on 5 Jun 1922 in Van Wert, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.2305984
Longitude: -93.9393997

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Frances Viola Biggs Allen

(1861 - 1918)

Sarah Frances Gilliam Allen

(1858 - 1902)

Siblings

Children

Benjamin Leston Allen

(1881 - 1931)

William Ora Allen

(1883 - 1918)

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Coordinate: 41.2305984, -93.9393997

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7. Union Chapel Cemetery
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8. Farson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2399929, -93.8227221

9. Viney Cemetery
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10. Young Cemetery
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12. Worthing Cemetery
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13. Field Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1506004, -93.8606033

14. Bullock Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1960983, -94.0650024

15. Clark Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2364006, -94.0733032

16. Ansley Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2942170, -94.0436830

17. Saint Charles Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2809982, -93.8209991

18. Close Cemetery
South Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3139992, -93.8519974

19. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1265000, -93.9115000

20. Winterset Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3301000, -94.0097000

21. Hamblin Cemetery
Monroe Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2214012, -94.0958023

22. McGinnis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3520012, -93.8929977

23. Gordon Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3119011, -94.0693970

24. Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Union Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3520012, -94.0014038