Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Allen, Charles L.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Doylestown A-L


CHARLES L. ALLEN farmer, P.O. Tradesville, was born in 
Horsham township, Montgomery county, September 10, 1825, and 
is the son of Abram and Martha (Conard) Allen.  His 
great-grandfather came from Ireland and settled in 
Montgomery county.  His son, John, was a farmer, who lived 
and died in that county.  Our subject's father was born in 
1802, and followed farming during the early part of his 
life.  He was sexton at Horsham burying ground, it being the 
Friends' meeting, and served over thirty years until his 
death.  He was twice married, and was the father of nine 
children, all living.  Charles L. was reared on a farm, and 
remained at home until 21 years of age.  He then worked by 
the day and by the year until he was able to start in life 
for himself.  He rented a farm in Upper Dublin township, 
Montgomery county where he remained three years.  In 1860 he 
rented the place where he now lives, and in 1867 purchased 
it and made a number of improvements.  He has gained all 
this by industry and economy.  He also owns a property in 
Doylestown borough.  He has been three times married:  
first, to Rebecca Michener, by whom he had seven children:  
Lukens, Jervis, Emma, Amos, Sallie and Ida, living; and 
Susie, deceased.  His wife died in 1868, and he was again 
married in October, 1870, to Sarah Haldeman, who died in 
April 2, 1885.  November 23, 1886, he was married to 
Elizabeth Foster.  Mrs. Allen is a member of the Methodist 
church, and the children are members of the Friends' 
meeting.  Mr. Allen has been a member of the Doylestown 
Agricultural Institute since 1874.  He has also been judge 
of the election and school director.