Horace Morse Allen

b. 26 May 1822, d. 24 December 1891
  • Company: H
  • Horace Morse Allen was born on 26 May 1822 at Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • On 23 Dec 1847 Horace Morse Allen, 25, married Nancy Walker, 23, daughter of Phineas Walker and Lucy Allen, at Connecticut.
  • Horace Morse Allen was enumerated in the household of Lucy Walker in the 1850 US Federal Census on 19 Sep 1850 at Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut, as:
    Lucy Walker, 64, b. MA
    Myrtilla, 48, b. CT
    Henry D., 20, shoemaker, b. CT
    **Horace M. Allen, 26, blacksmith, b. CT
    Nancy, 25, b. CT
    Edward, 7 days, b. CT
    John Pettitt, 31, shoemaker, b. England.
  • His son, Edward Allen, died apparently, since he does not appear with the family in the 1860 census.
  • Horace Morse Allen and Nancy Walker were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 10 Jul 1860 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Horace M. Allen, 39, blacksmith, b. MA
    Nancy, 36, b. CT
    Henry A., 7, b. MA
    Horace E.,3 , b. MA
    Lucy M.,1 , b. MA.
  • In 1862 Horace was living at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Horace gave his occupation as blacksmith.

  • On 4 Aug 1862 Horace mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 40 years, 2 months and 9 days old.
  • On 15 Mar 1864 Horace ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.

  • He ended his service by mustering out on 29 Jul 1864.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Dec 1868, and received certificate 97458.
  • He and Nancy Walker were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 14 Jun 1870 at Wilkinson P. O., Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Allen, Horace, 48, farmer, b. CT
    ---, Nancy, 46, b. CT
    ---, Horace E., 13, b. MA
    ---, Lucy M., 10, b. MA
    Barton, Henry E., 23, blacksmith, b. MA
    Hudson, Wm. W., 16, works in mill, b. MA.
  • Horace Morse Allen and Nancy Walker were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Horace Morse Allen was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • He died on 24 Dec 1891 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia. He was 69 years, 6 months and 28 days old.
  • He was buried on 26 Dec 1891 at Howard Cemetery, Armsby Road, Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In Jan 1892 Nancy Walker received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Horace's service; his wife, received certificate number 343924.
  • Nancy, his wife, outlived Horace and died on 20 Dec 1896 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 72.
  • Last Edited: 28 Jul 2010

Family: Nancy Walker b. 14 Nov 1824, d. 1903

  • Edward Allen b. 12 Sep 1850
  • Henry Albert Allen b. 20 Oct 1852
  • Horace Eaton Allen b. 3 Feb 1857
  • Lucy Myrtilla Allen b. 18 Jul 1859

James Allen

b. between 1838 and 1839, d. 21 October 1861

Gravemarker of James Allen
  • Company: H
  • James Allen was born between 1838 - 1839 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
  • He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly as a boarder in the household of:
    L. F. Joice, 33, bootmaker, b. MA
    H. I., 34, (f.)
    F. E., 8, (m.)
    C. A., 7, (m.)
    Frank., 5
    **James Allen, 21, bootmaker, b. MA
    John Morey, 25, bootmaker, b. Canada
    Josephine, 20, b. Canada
    Mary D., 4/12, b. MA
    Daniel, 18, bootmaker, b. Canada.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  • In 1861 James was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • He died on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
  • He was buried in Oct 1861 at Ball’s Bluff National Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, Plot 13 (NOTE: this is the only Ball's Bluff burial not marked as "unknown").
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Allen was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
  • Credits: Cemetery photo by Ethan F. Bishop.
  • Last Edited: 8 Oct 2010

John H. Allen

b. between 1842 and 1843
  • Company: 1_SS
  • John H. Allen was born between 1842 - 1843.

  • On 29 Oct 1862 John H. Allen mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters.
  • John is mentioned only in the 1870 report with no further information.
  • Last Edited: 16 Nov 2011

Pliny Allen

b. 22 October 1828, d. 6 October 1901
  • Father: Alvan Allen
  • Mother: Sarah Stevens
  • Company: E
  • Pliny Allen was born on 22 Oct 1828 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Alvan Allen and Sarah Stevens.
  • Pliny Allen was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 10 Aug 1850 at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, apparently as a boarder age 21, shoemaker, in the home of :
    John Tucker, 28, farmer, b. MA, who appears to be his future brother-in-law.
  • On 7 Apr 1851 Pliny Allen, 22, married Louisa Jane Tucker, 18, daughter of Manassah Tucker and Mary Sabin, at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 19 Apr 1855 Louisa Jane Tucker, his wife, died at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 22.
  • Pliny Allen was enumerated in the household of Edwin Mowry and Lucinda Allen in the 1860 US Federal Census on 31 Jul 1860 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as a boarder, age 31, day laborer, with his sister and her husband.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Pliny gave his occupation as shoemaker.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Pliny mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years, 8 months and 20 days old.
  • On 31 May 1862 Pliny Allen was wounded at Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 10 Oct 1862, and received certificate number 22735.
  • On 19 Nov 1862 Pliny ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • On 14 Feb 1863 Pliny Allen, 34, married Melvina Corinthia Lamb, 19, daughter of Charles Lamb and Corintha D. Brown, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first (sic) marriage for both.
  • On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Pliny Allen was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
  • William Allen, his brother, served four years in 27th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was captured in 1865 but released a month later at war's end.
  • Melvina Corinthia Lamb, his wife, died.
  • On 31 Oct 1870 Pliny Allen, 42, married Maria A. Bowen, 34, daughter of John Navin and Kate [--?--], at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, his second marriage and her first.
  • The presence of step-son Edward BOWEN in the 1880 census suggests that Maria was the Widow Bowen when she married Pliny Allen; however her marriage record says not.
  • In 1879 Pliny was living at Charlton Depot, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Pliny Allen was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry. (Click icon to read the report.).
  • He and Maria A. Navin were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he Works In Shoe Shop. Also enumerated -- Edward BOWEN, step-son, 20, b. MA, who also works in a shoe shop.
  • Pliny Allen was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. E, where he had his third finger shot off.
  • He and Maria A. Navin were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in Jun 1900 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a farmer, owning his own farm. Of their two children, only one is still living at this time.
  • Pliny Allen died on 6 Oct 1901 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 72 years, 11 months and 14 days old.
  • He was buried in Oct 1901 at Union Cemetery, Rt. 169, Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 23 Oct 1901 Maria A. Navin received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Pliny's service; his wife, received certificate number 526957.
  • Maria, his wife, outlived Pliny and died on 16 Apr 1916 at age 79.
  • Descendant(s): Forrest Clark, a descendant of Pliny's brother, William.
  • Last Edited: 28 Jul 2010

Family 1: Louisa Jane Tucker b. 29 Apr 1832, d. 19 Apr 1855

Family 2: Melvina Corinthia Lamb b. 28 Aug 1843

  • George P. Allen b. 18 Aug 1865

Family 3: Maria A. Navin b. Sep 1836, d. 16 Apr 1916

Thomas W. Allen

b. 10 November 1843
  • Father: Newman C. Allen b. 14 Feb 1803, d. 20 Dec 1871
  • Mother: Alvira Bonn b. 2 Apr 1811, d. 16 Apr 1891
  • Company: G
  • Thomas W. D. Allen was born on 10 Nov 1843 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Newman C. Allen and Alvira Bonn.
  • Thomas S. W. Allen was enumerated in the household of Newman C. Allen and Alvira Bonn in the 1850 US Federal Census on 17 Aug 1850 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Newman C Allen, 46, cordman, b. MA
    Elvine, 38, b. RI
    Geo R., 19, b. MA (as were all children)
    Amy Ann, 15
    Nelson R., 13
    Caroline A., 11
    Elizabeth R., 8
    **Thomas S. W., 6.
  • Thomas W. Allen was enumerated in the household of Newman C. Allen and Alvira Bonn in the 1860 US Federal Census on 12 Jul 1860 at Millbury P. O., Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Newton C. Allen, 54, shoemaker, b. MA
    Elvira, 49, b. RI
    Elizabeth, 18, spooler, b. MA
    **Thomas W., 17, shoemaker, b. MA
    Harriet, 9, b. MA
    Charles, 7, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Thomas gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  • Thomas W. Allen and George Alfred Macker, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a musician, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 8 months and 2 days old.
  • On 21 Feb 1864, Thomas was reenlisted, having received a bounty of $325.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.

  • Starting 28 Jul 1864, Thomas also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G" as a musician.
  • He ended his service with the 20th MVI by mustering out on 16 Jul 1865 at Washington, DC.
  • Thomas's sister, Elizabeth Rhoda Allen, married George Alfred Macker.
  • Thomas W. Allen was enumerated in the household of Newman C. Allen and Alvira Bonn in the 1870 US Federal Census on 16 Aug 1870 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Allen, N. C., 65, works in shoe shop, b. MA (as were all)
    ---, Alvira, 58
    ---, Thomas, 26, works in shoe shop
    ---, Hetty, 18, works in shoe shop
    ---, Charles, 17, laborer.
  • On 1 Jul 1871 his brother, Charles Allen, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, a butcher, unmarried, of brain fever at age 18.
  • On 29 Jan 1878 Thomas's sister, Harriet E. Allen, married William C. Fletcher at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 30 Sep 2011
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