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Ackerson Erma

Erma Mead married Dr. J. L. Ackerson.  She became Erma Ackerson.  She was a relative of Eva Engle Clark.

Allen Anah

Jackson Lester, 30, of Lucas County, Ohio, occupation farmer, was married to Mrs. Anah Allen, 28, of Lucas County , born in Seneca Falls , NY . Wedding Aug. 16, 1869 in Whiteford. Source: Monroe county marriage records.  

Allen Carlos

Carlos Allen died at his home May 21, 1898. He was born April 4, 1836, the son of Harmon and Clarissa Allen. He was born in a log house standing on what was then the Bethuel Hack farm, now (1898) owned by Henry Hack. This house stood in a field now occupied by an apple orchard just west of Mr. Hack’s horse barn.  Carlos Allen assisted his father on the farm during his youth and young manhood. That farm is now occupied (1898) by R. C. Allen. [probably his brother Roscoe.]  For his education, Carlos attended the local district school and a few months at the Ypsilanti school.  He attended school at the old “red” school house at Fryburg and in the village at the schoolhouse standing where now stands the large brick residence of C. M. Blackmer. He taught in the district schools for a time.  In April, 1860, he married Marla Winslow and started farming near Raisinville.  He had two sons, Harmon W. and Charles J., and daughter Clarissa L.   In 1863 he moved to his farm in Milan township. He enlisted in the 18th Mich Infantry in 1864 and served until the close of the war. He was an ardent Republican. He did not attend church but believed generally in the principals of Christianity.  Source: Milan Leader obituary.

Allen Charles

Charles J. Allen, 25 of Armstrong , Iowa , born in Milan , and occupation farmer, was married Dec.23, 1888 in Milan . Bride was Lena R. Redman, 21, of Milan , born in Milan , working as a dressmaker. Wedding in Milan by Jay Huntington, minister. Witness: Adda L. Redman and Clara L. Allen of Milan . His parents: Carlos Allen and Maria Winslow. Her parents: Jesse Redman and Rosa Rawson.  Source: Marriage records.  Note: "Clara" was probably the groom's sister, Clarissa.

Allen Clarissa

Clarissa F. Allen, wife of Harmon Allen, is buried in Spaulding Cemetery . She was born Feb. 3, 1810 and died Oct. 22, 1841.  

Allen
Clayton

Clayton L. Allen was born Sept. 17, 1878.  He died of an illness on Sept. 2, 1898, when he was almost 20 years old, after fighting in the Spanish American War in Santiago , Cuba .  He was the eldest child of Roscoe C. and Lucy Allen.  Records created from Charles Wilson indicate that Clayton died at St. Johns Hospital , NY while en rout home from the war in Cuba .  Buried in Marble Park .  Metal sign on his grave indicates he was a veteran, and served in Cuba .

Allen
Curtis

Curtis Allen, 30, of Mt. Clements born in Ohio , occupation Grocerman, married May Rose, 25, of Mt. Clements , born in Ft. Wayne , IN , occupation dressmaker. Wedding May 8, 1900 in Monroe . Witness: Ann Matthews and O. J. Leonard, residents of Monroe .  

Allen Edward

Edward Allen b 1856, d. 1946. Source: Azalia cemetery.  

Allen Edward

Edward F. Allen born July 23, 1883 in Ash township. Father Stephen Allen, a farmer. Mother Catharine Allen, born in NY state. Source: Monroe birth records.  

Allen Elizabeth

Elizabeth Allen, wife of Justin Allen.  Elizabeth was b. 1-9-1815, d. age 78 yrs 1 mo 25 days. Source: Azalia cemetery records.  

Allen
Ellen

Ellen Allen d. 8-8-1874, age 19 yrs 8 mos  (would have been born Jan 1855 or Dec. 1854). Source: Azalia cemetery, Monroe county

Allen Elvira

Elvira Allen d. 4-14-1876, age 24 yrs 4 mos. (would have been born Jan. 1852 or Dec. 1851.) Source: Azalia cemetery records.  

Allen Emeline

John W. Stoddard, 21, of Milan , was married to Emeline Allen, 16, of Milan , on April 22, 1862.  Wedding took place in Milan officiated by D. O. Hazen, JP. Witness: George Allen and Hanuh Allen.  Source: Monroe county marriage records.  

Allen
Helen

Benjamin Chandler, 20, of Tecumseh, married Helen Allen, 17, of Tecumseh, on Feb. 21, 1858 in Dundee township by Hiram Carney, JP. Source: Monroe county marriage records.  

Allen George

George W. Allen, 22, of Medina , born in NY, occupation Inn Keeper, married Anna Stacey Hutchins, 18, of Monroe on March 5, 1872 in Monroe . Witnessed: Alice E. Allen of Medina .  

Allen
Gerard

Gerard Allen worked for Milan State Savings Bank and was pictured there in July 1925.  

Allen Harmon

Harmon Allen, 32, of Milan twp, married Laura Shelby, 23, of Milan twp, on March 29, 1842 in Milan twp. by C. G. McBride, JP. Witnesses: Smith Mead and Betsy Mead of Milan twp. Source: Monroe county marriage records.  

Allen Harmon

Harmon Allen, of Milan twp, married Mrs. Mary Taylor, of Raisonville township, on Oct. 9, 1853 at the bride’s home, by J. D. Wooster, Minister. Witnesses: Eliphalet Clark, Jr. and George W. Clark. Source: Monroe county marriage records.  

Allen
Harmon

Harmon Allen was buried in Spaulding Cemetery .  He was born in Hinesburg , VT on Feb. 12, 1819 and died Oct. 3, 1889.   

Allen Harmon

Harmon Allen served as the Representative to the Michigan State Legislature from Monroe County in 1857-58.  He served as Milan Twp supervisor in 1849, 1850, 1853, 1859 and 1867.  He served as Monroe County Surveyor in 1844, 50, 52, 56, and 60.  

Allen Harmon

Harmon Allen, 70, a farmer, was b. in VT. His wife, Mary S., was 63 and b. in NY. Source: 1880 census of Village of Milan , Monroe county side.

Allen Harmon

Harmon Allen was born in Vermont in 1810.  By occupation he was a farmer and a civil engineer. In politics, a Democrat until the Dred Scott decision, and since, a Republican. He has several times been supervisor of Milan township, Town Clerk, and county surveyor. He settled in Monroe County in 1832. Source: History of Monroe County 1890, Talcott Wing.  

Allen
Harmon Mrs.

Mrs. Harmon Allen died Friday, Sept. 6, (or Sept. 4) 1889 at age 72 years, 4 months.  Funeral at ME Church, Rev. M. H. Bartram. Burial in Spaulding Cemetery . Her parents, John and Minerva Thompson, are also buried at Spaulding.  Before she married Harmon Allen, her name was Mary S. Thompson and she was the widow of Amos P. Taylor of Raisinville township.  Source: Karen Wheaton.  

Allen Harmon

“Harmon Allen is staying at the Sanitarium at Ypsilanti now, receiving treatment for his voice, which has been failing him for some time now.”  Source: Milan Leader newspaper, Jan. 4, 1889.  

Allen Harmon Mrs.

Mrs. Harmon Allen died Friday Sept. 6, aged 72 years and 4 months. She died of heart trouble. Funeral held at M. E. church with Rev. M. H. Bertram officiating. Burial at Spaulding Cemetery .  

Allen Henry

Henry S. Allen, 26, of Trenton , Mich , married Augusta Maria Schneider, 21, on Sept. 12, 1854 in Monroe .  

Allen
Hiram

Hiram Allen was born in Chittenden county, near Burlington , VT , Feb. 12, 1810.  From History of Monroe County .  Hiram remained in Vermont until 1832, when he settled on a farm in Milan Township , one mile from Milan village.  He engaged in farming and surveying.  He married Clarissa Andres of Vermont in 1835.  He had three sons:  Carlos, born April 4, 1836, Horace H., born Oct. 21, 1837, and Jerome, born Dec. 11, 1839.  Then his wife Clarissa died in 1841.  He married a second wife, Laura Shilling, on March 29, 1842.  He had two sons with her:  Eugene E., born Feb. 6, 1845, and Elvin C., born April 3, 1849.  Hiram’s wife Laura died Dec. 30, 1852.  He married a third wife October 9, 1853, Mary S. Taylor.   “He has been supervisor of the township for many years and in 1856 represented the county in the State legislature.”  He was able to purchase land very cheaply, along with John Marvin and Bethuel Hack, under Pres. Andrew Jackson’s land grant program.    

Allen Horace

In 1885, Horace Allen was appointed Justice of the Peace in Milan township.

Allen Horace

Horace N. Allen was working as a Monroe County justice of the peace in 1880 and signed a document in April 1880.  The deed he signed had to do with the “Old Shack” in Milan .  Harmon Allen was lending money in a mortgage to Dewitt C. Stever and Joanna his wife.  

Allen Horace

Horace Allen died of heart failure Sept. 20, 1901 at his home in Milan township, age 63 years, 10 months, 29 days. He as a farmer, he had large farming interests. He married “34 years ago” to Lydia Lewis of Milan township. They had two children; Eugenia survives. The other was Harriet, a gifted daughter, who lived to young womanhood, dying in Kansas where she had gone in a vain quest for health. Rev. Danskin officiated at funeral outside his home.  (Obituary described a funeral march to cemetery but did not specify where he was buried.)   (If he was born June 21, 1837, I think he was 63/10/29 at date of death.)  

Allen Horace

The Grange sent a letter of sympathy to the newspaper expressing their grief to the family following the death “Oct.20, 1901” of Horace Allen.  

Allen Horace

Horace H. Allen, 29, of Milan , married Lydia Lewis, 19, of Milan , on Feb. 11, 1867 at Shubal Lewis’ home. Samuel Bessey was the minister. Source: Monroe county marriage records.  

Allen Jerome

Jerome Allen was born in Milan in 1839, son of Hiram Allen.  When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted, in Aug. 1861.  He was wounded, and then discharged in August 1864.  (See History of Milan County, p. 35 for more detail.)  He returned to Milan , attended school one year, then taught school.  He worked with his father in surveyor business.  In 1869, he married Delia S. Allen.  Her parents were from New York state, and had come to Michigan in 1860.  The couple had five children; Cora Belle, Ella Mabel, Maud Eliza, and Blanche Fay.  A baby, born Nov. 26, 1874, lived only 10 months.  Jerome Allen serves as commissioner of highways of Milan ( Milan Township ?).  His farm has 126 acres.  He is a member of the G. A. R. Lucius Taylor Post, No. 274, and was its first commander. Source: History of Monroe County , 1890, by Talcott Wing. Page 35.

Allen Jerome

Jerome Allen, 29, of Milan (twp?), born in Milan (twp), occupation farmer, was married to Adelia Allen, 19, of Milan (twp?).  She was born in Conesis, Livingston County , NY . Wedding was July 3, 1869 in London (twp) by J. H. McClure, M.G. (minister of the gospel). Wetnessed: Edwin Allen and Elvira Allen of Milan (twp). Source: Monroe marriage records.

Allen
John

Four graves in Azalia cemetery:  John T. Allen b. 1918, d. 1975, next to Gracie Allen b. 1916 d. ?.  Probably husband and wife.  Also Clara H. Allen b. 1887 d. 1977 and Harry Allen b.1889 d. 1956, could they be spouses?  Source: Azalia cemetery.  

Allen
John

John D. Allen, 18, of North Fairfield , Ohio , born in Fairfield , Ohio , occupation clerk, was married July 24, 1869 at Erie . Bride: Julia S. Briggs, 16, of North Fairfield . Source: Monroe marriage records.  Note:  This John Allen is probably not related to Milan area Allens.

Allen Justus

Justus Allen d. 5-17-1878, age 71 yrs 9 mos (would have been born August or Sept. 1806). Source:  Azalia cemetery  

Allen Lemuel

Lemuel F. Allen, 25, of Ypsilanti , born in Augusta township, occupation farmer, was married Nov. 13, 1867 in London township by S. S. Lanning, Minister. Bride: Frank Woodruff, 19. Her name was Frank.  She lived in London township. Witnesses: George Allen and Mrs. Mary Allen of Ypsilanti . Source: Monroe marriage records.

Allen Louis

Louise Philip Allen, of Toledo , born in Sandwich , Canada , occupation shoemaker, was married Jan. 9, 1870 in Bedford . Bride: Amelia Juliette Betholf, 17, of Sylvania , Ohio . Source: Monroe county marriage records. Note: probably not related to Allens near Milan .

Allen Lovatus

Lovatus Allen, Jr., was born June 24, 1853. He died Aug. 8, 1854. Moved from Mooreville cemetery and reburied at Marble Park cemetery Apr. 15, 1902.  Source: Mooreville cemetery records.

Allen
Mary

Lucias Lacsvix, 34, of St. Louis , MO was married on June 18, (1864?) to Mary Frances Allen, 25. Officiated by Edward Joos.  Source: Monroe county marriage records.

Allen Minnie

Clarence Lajiness, 22, of Erie , occupation Farmer, was married to Minnie Allen, 21, of Port Huron , born in Michigan . Her father was Albert Allen. The wedding took place Sept. 9,1902 in Erie . Source: Monroe marriage records.  

Allen Nancy

Justus Johnson, 29, of Dundee, married Nancy Allen, 38, of Dundee , on April 2, 1858. Marriage officiated by Hiram Carney, JP in Dundee . Source: Monroe county marriage records.

Allen Ralph

The body of Ralph Allen, accompanied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Allen, arrived in Milan yesterday morning from Tucson , AZ.   The remains were taken to the home of Miss Alice and Miss Ida Allen, then to Marble Park and laid beside his brother Clayton whose sad death about 10 years ago makes this bereavement doubly hard for the family.  Service by Rev. M. W. Gifford at the cemetery.  News clipping of 1907.  Note: cemetery stone says he lived from 1889-1908.  

Allen Roscoe

Roscoe C. Allen 1854-1925, cemetery stone, Marble Park . Lucy Allen 1855-1934, obviously his wife, cemetery stone next to his.  The two sons Ralph and Clayton are buried nearby.  

Allen Roscoe

Roscoe C. Allen had a farm residence in Sec. 1, Milan township, illustrated as a drawing in 1876 Monroe Atlas.  

Allen Roscoe

Roscoe C. Allen bought stock in the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Milan in February 1890.  Roscoe was the son of Milan co-founder Harmon Allen. Source: Way Back When column by Warren Hale, April 15, 1992.  

Allen Roscoe

Roscoe Carlton Allen, 22, of Milan , born in Milan , occupation farmer, was married Feb. 28, 1877.  Bride: Lucy Ann Kelley, 21, of Milan , born in Milan . Wedding in Dundee performed by L. P. Tompkins, Minister.  Witnesses: Lewis A. Wilcox and Lucy J. Wilcox of York . Source: Monroe county marriage records. 

Allen Rosco

Rosco Allen was b. Nov. 1854. He was 45 when the census came to his door. Occupation: farmer. Married 23 years. His wife, Lucy, was b. June 1855, she was 44 years old, married 23 years. Her parents were born in Ireland .  Two children living in the home: (1) Eloise M. Allen, daughter, b. June 1884, age 15; and Ralph E. Allen, son, b. Oct. 1889, age 10.  Note: Roscoe and Lucy had an older son, Clayton, see separate listing.

Allen Rosco

Allen Rosco,25, a farmer, b. in Mich. , gave information to the 1880 census taker in Milan Township .  He said his father was b. in VT and mother b. in NY. He lived with his wife Lucy, 24. Her parents were both b. in Irelan. Also in the home: son Clayton L. Allen, age 1. There was also a boarder, Levi Moyer, a farm laborer.

Allen Sarah

Sarah Allen was born Dec. 22, 1821. She died Jan. 25, 1881. She was moved from Mooreville cemetery and re-buried at Marble Park cemetery Apr. 15, 1902.  Source: Mooreville cemetery.  

Allen Seneca

Mr. Seneca Allen was a leader at the Monroe Masonic Lodge, serving as Worshipful Master. His son Harmon Allen was a member of the Milan Masonic lodge. Source: 1913 Monroe history book.  According to this book, Seneca Allen was a surveyor from 1827 until his death. He surveyed the City of Toledo in 1831, also the village of Trenton and Flat Rock. He was for some years clerk of the Territorial Council of Michigan. In 1826 he was elected Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge (Masonic) and re-elected to the same office in 1827. 

Allen
W. F.

In 1918, Mrs. W. F. Allen was caring for her father, Joseph Gauntlett in her home.  He died at her home in Milan .   

Allen William

William J. Allen, 18, of Toledo , born in Republic, Ohio , was married July 5, 1868 in Vienna . Bride: Charity W. Hall, 16, of Toledo . Source: Monroe marriage records.

 ALLISON LAST NAMES

Allison Adelbert

Adelbert Allison was born about 1852 in NY.  Parents: Horation “Sr.” and Marie Allison.  Adelbert was 8 in the 1860 census in NY.  In the 1870 census in London township, he was 16 and working as a farm laborer, but not living with his parents.  Source: Ancestry.com  

Allison, Albert

Albert Allison was born Sept. 17, 1876 in London twp. Father: Horatio N. Allison Jr. of London twp, a farmer, born in NY. Mother: Alice Allison of London , b. in Mich.  

Allison, Albert

Albert L. Allison died in November 15, 1908. He was the son of H. N. Allison. Buried in London cemetery. Albert was born Sept. 17, 1876 in London twp on the farm he finally bought of his father and where he lived until he sold out recently to go west.  On Oct. 5 1908 he left Milan with his wife and two sons for Mitchell , South Dakota .  Typhoid fever soon developed.  He also left behind a brother, Warren.  In 1897 he married Ellen Hansor. Their boys are 5 and 9 years old now (in 1908).  

Allison, Albert

Albert S. Allison is buried at London cemetery.  He lived from 1876 to 1908.  Source: cemetery records.  

Allison, Albert

Albert Allison, who moved to Mitchell , South Dakota a short time ago, died Sunday night of typhoid fever. The funeral is to be held Wednesday. Source: Monroe Record-Commercial Nov. 19, 1908.  

Allison Alfred

Alfred was born about 1857 or 58 in NY, the son of Horatio and Marie Allison.  He was 2, in the 1860 census, living in NY with his parents and older brothers.  Alfred was 13, living at home in London township, born in NY, in 1870 census.  

Allison Alfred

Alfred Allison, 24, residing in London (township), born in Gaines , NY , and with the occupation farmer, was married on March 30, 1882 in Dundee .  His new wife: Mary McIntire, 23, residing in Wayne , born in Detroit .  Source: Monroe County marriage records. [NOTE: he was probably born about 1858.]  

Allison, Alfred O

Alfred O. Allison, 20, of London township, and born in Orleans county, NY, with occupation “farmer,” was married Oct. 18, 1877 in London township.  His wife: Edith Sherman, 16, residing in Milan (township), born in Milan (township).  Source: Monroe county marriage records.  (Note: Alfred was probably born about 1857.) Source: Marriage records, Monroe County .  

Allison, Alice

Alice A. Allison died 3-6-1913.  Her maiden name was DeVree.  Her husband was H. Allison.  [Her husband was Horatio Allison.  It is possible her maiden name was DeVee.]

Allison, “Allie”

Allie Allison lived from 1859 to 1913.  She is buried in London Cemetery .  This may be a typo in the cemetery records, apparently she is “ Alice .”

Allison Alice

Alice Allison, Mrs. Horation N. Allison, was born Dec. 1859. When census was taken in London twp. in 1900, she said she was 41, and they had 2 children, and 2 children living. Alice said she was born in Mich. and her father was born in NY state, her mother was born in Scotland .  There was a son living in the household, Warren L. born March 1883, age 17, born in Michigan .  Her husband’s father, Horatio N. Allison Sr., was born in Jan. 1823, was 77 years old, born in NY, and his parents also born in NY. They had a nephew Jay living there, who was born in Feb. 1895, age 5.  The nephew was born in Oregon ; his father was born in NY, and his mother was born in “unknown.” 

Allison Alton

Alton “Red” Allison of 1589 Congress, Ypsi township, died July 31, 1978. He was 75 years old. He was born Sept. 24, 1902 the son of Daniel and Jessie F. (Miller) Allison.  Source: newspaper clipping.

Allison Amy

Amy Allison was born Sept. 19, 1876 in London twp. Father: James A. Allison of London , a farmer, born in NY. Mother: W. Louisa Allison of London twp, born in Mich.