Elisha Allen
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libertylady
N 30° 46.520 W 097° 26.514
14R E 649102 N 3405741
This is the gravesite of a pioneer of this part of Texas. He is buried in the Bartlett City Cemetery in Williamson County.
Waymark Code: WMEAYV
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2012
Views: 3
The Bartlett City Cemetery is spread out over many acres. Elisha Allen is buried in the pioneer or oldest section of that cemetery. With him are other members of his family.
Marker Number: 9028
Marker Text:
(December 16, 1813-March 6, 1893)
A native of Louisiana, Elisha Allen moved with his parents in 1827 to what is now Orange County. When the Texas Revolution began, Allen joined th eArmy and fought at the siege of Bexar, Dec. 5-9, 1835. He explored the frontier with a survey party in 1838. In 1849 he married Margaret Wood; they had 8 children. A Williamson County pioneer, 1850-1870, Allen settled on Indian Creek in Bell County in 1870 and helped build a community church and schoolhouse.
Recorded - 1976
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