John Seymour Allen

John Seymour Allen

Male 1870 - 1966  (95 years)

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  • Name John Seymour Allen 
    Born 27 Nov 1870  Richmond, Cache, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 22 Jan 1966  Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 24 Jan 1966  Mesa City Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID i464  Muse-Nagy
    Last Modified 17 Apr 2015 

    Father Charles Hopkins Allen,   b. 15 Oct 1830, Burton, Cattaraugus, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Feb 1922, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Adelaide Hoopes,   b. 9 Sep 1847, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Nov 1889, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 42 years) 
    Married 15 Jun 1864  Richmond, Cache, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F157  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family John Seymour Allen,   b. 27 Nov 1870, Richmond, Cache, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Jan 1966, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years) 
    Married 2 Oct 1895  Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
    +1. Charles Ashael Allen,   b. 31 Jul 1896, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jan 1969, Farmington, San Juan, New Mexico, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
    +2. Blanche Allen,   b. 15 Feb 1898, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Mar 1991, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 93 years)
     3. Hyrum Loren Allen,   b. 7 Oct 1901, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Oct 1963, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years)
    +4. Barbara Allen,   b. 5 Oct 1903, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Feb 2003, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 99 years)
     5. John R Allen,   b. 29 Oct 1905, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Dec 2001, Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 96 years)
    +6. Gove Liahona Allen,   b. 26 Jul 1907,   d. 26 Sep 1951, Salt Lake, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 44 years)
    +7. Mary Allen,   b. 1 Sep 1910, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Oct 2012, Bountiful, Davis, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 102 years)
     8. Eldred Phelps Allen,   b. 19 Apr 1912, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 May 1912, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
    +9. Russell Hoopes Allen,   b. 7 Jul 1914, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Nov 2005, Kirtland, San Juan, New Mexico, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years)
    +10. Ben Rich Allen,   b. 5 Jun 1916, Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Mar 1972, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years)
    +11. Joseph Seymour Allen,   b. 6 Nov 1917, Chandler, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Nov 1995, Wellton, Yuma, Arizona Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
     12. Dela Allen,   b. 11 Oct 1920, Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Nov 1925, Mesa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 5 years)
    Last Modified 13 Jul 2015 
    Family ID F156  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 27 Nov 1870 - Richmond, Cache, Utah, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 2 Oct 1895 - Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 22 Jan 1966 - Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    John Seymour and Barbara Allen Family Portrait
    John Seymour and Barbara Allen Family Portrait
    This picture was taken just before Loren left on his mission. Della was born 2 days after Loren left. Loren went to the Central States Mission. 1920

    Back row: John R 15, Loren 19, Gove 13, Barbara (mother), Ashel
    Middle Row: John Seymour, Mary 10, Blanche, Barbara 17, and Russell 6
    Front Row: Ben was 4 and Joseph 2
    John Seymour and and wife Barbara Ann Phelps at their Wedding
    John Seymour and and wife Barbara Ann Phelps at their Wedding
    John Seymour Allen
    John Seymour Allen
    John Seymour and Wife Barbara Allen
    John Seymour and Wife Barbara Allen

    Documents
    1880 US Census for Charles Hopkins Allen Family
    1880 US Census for Charles Hopkins Allen Family
    Richmond, Cache, Utah, p. 246D, ED 13

    In the household:
    Charles Allen, 49, born in New York
    Elizabeth A, wife, 32
    Charles L, son, 15
    Warner H, son, 13
    John C, son, 10
    Addalade, daughter, 6
    Clarinda, daughter, 4
    Eleja, son, 2
    Pricilla, daughter, 5/12
    1892 Arizona Voter Registration for John Seymour Allen
    1892 Arizona Voter Registration for John Seymour Allen
    Great Register, Maricopa County, Arizona

    John Seymour Allen, age 21, born in Utah, living in Mesa

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    1894 Arizona Voter Registration for John S Allen
    1894 Arizona Voter Registration for John S Allen
    Great Register, Maricopa County, Arizona

    John S Allen, age 23, born in Utah, living in Mesa

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    1895 Marriage License and Certificate for John Seymour Allen and Barbara Ann Phelps
    1895 Marriage License and Certificate for John Seymour Allen and Barbara Ann Phelps
    Marriage license received 30 September 1895.

    John Seymour Allen of Maricopa County, Arizona
    Barbra Ann Phelps of Maricopa County, Arizona

    John and Barbara were married 2 October 1895 in Mesa, Arizona.

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    1898 Arizona Voter Registration for John S Allen
    1898 Arizona Voter Registration for John S Allen
    Great Register, Maricopa County, Arizona, p. 4

    John S Allen, age 27, born in Utah, living in Mesa

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    1900 US Census for John Seymour Allen
    1900 US Census for John Seymour Allen
    Wife, Barbara and children, Charles Ashael and Blanche Allen listed. John Seymour not listed in this census.
    1900 Arizona Voter Registration for John S Allen
    1900 Arizona Voter Registration for John S Allen
    Great Register of Maricopa County, Arizona Territory

    John S Allen, age 29, born in Utah, living in Mesa

    Under the Exempt from Poll Tax column it lists Cripple

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    1902 Arizona Voter Registration for John S Allen
    1902 Arizona Voter Registration for John S Allen
    Great Register of Maricopa County, Arizona Territory

    John S Allen, age 31, born in Utah, living in Mesa

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    1904 Arizona Voter Registration for John S Allen
    1904 Arizona Voter Registration for John S Allen
    Great Register of Maricopa County, Arizona Territory, p. 5

    John S Allen, age 34, born in Utah, living in Mesa

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    1906 Arizona Voter Registration for John S Allen
    1906 Arizona Voter Registration for John S Allen
    Great Register of Maricopa County, Arizona Territory, p. 3

    John S Allen, age 35, born in Utah, living in Mesa

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    1910 US Census for John Seymour Allen
    1910 US Census for John Seymour Allen
    Listed are wife: Barbara Ann and children: Charles Ashael, Blanche, Hyrum Loren, Barbara, John R, and Gove Liahona
    1911 Record of Deed Transfer from John Seymour Allen and Wife to Warner Hoopes Allen
    1911 Record of Deed Transfer from John Seymour Allen and Wife to Warner Hoopes Allen
    Reported in "The Arizona Republican", Sunday, January 1st, 1911
    1912 Arizona Voter Registration for John S Allen
    1912 Arizona Voter Registration for John S Allen
    Official Register of Electors for Maricopa County, Arizona, p. 674

    John S Allen, rancher, age 41, born in Utah, living in Mesa Precinct
    Height: 6 ft
    Weight: 160

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    1914 Birth Certificate for Russell Hoopes Allen
    1914 Birth Certificate for Russell Hoopes Allen
    7 July 1914 in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona.

    Parents: John S Allen and Barbara Ann Phelps

    The name is blank on this certificate but an amendment to the birth record gives his name as Russell Hoopes Allen.

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    1916 Birth Certificate for Ben Rich Allen
    1916 Birth Certificate for Ben Rich Allen
    5 June 1916 in Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona

    Parents: John S Allen and Barbara Ann Phelps

    The name is blank on this certificate but a supplementary report gives his name as Ben Rich Allen.

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    1917 Birth Certificate for Joseph Seymour Allen
    1917 Birth Certificate for Joseph Seymour Allen
    6 November 1917, Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona

    Parents: John S Allen and Barbara Ann Phelps

    The name is blank on this certificate but an amendment to the birth record gives his name as John Seymour Allen

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    1920 US Census for John S Allen Family
    1920 US Census for John S Allen Family
    East Chandler, Maricopa, Arizona, p. 143, sheet 11A, ED 29

    In the household:
    John S Allen, head, 49
    Barbara A, wife, 42
    Blanche, daughter, 21
    Hyrum L, son, 18
    Barbara, daughter, 16
    John R, son, 14
    Gove L, son, 12
    Mary, daughter, 9
    Russell H, son, 5
    Ben R, son, 3 6/12
    Joseph S, son, 2 2/12

    John's son Charles A Allen and his wife Ida are listed below John's household.
    1920 Article John S Allen to Run for Legislature
    1920 Article John S Allen to Run for Legislature
    19 March 1920. John Seymour Allen runs for the Legislature in Arizona. Includes a short history
    1920 Birth Certificate for Dela Allen
    1920 Birth Certificate for Dela Allen
    11 October 1920 in Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona

    Parents: John S Allen and Barbara Ann Phelps

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    1925 Funeral Record of Dela Allen, daughter of J S Allen
    1925 Funeral Record of Dela Allen, daughter of J S Allen
    Record of Funeral, p. 136, 22 November 1925

    Funeral: 22 November 1925
    Death: 21 November 1925 in Mesa

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    1930 US Census for John S Allen Family
    1930 US Census for John S Allen Family
    Maricopa County, Arizona

    In the household:
    John S Allen, head, 59, born in UT, farmer
    Barbara, wife, 52
    Gove L, son, 23
    Mary, daughter, 20
    Russel H, son, 16
    Ben M, son, 14
    Joseph S, son, 12
    1940 US Census for John S Allen Family
    1940 US Census for John S Allen Family
    Maricopa County, Arizona

    In the household:
    John S Allen, head, 69, born in UT, farmer
    Barbara, wife, 62
    Ben Rich, son, 23
    1940 WWII Draft Registration for Joseph Seymour Allen, son of John Seymour Allen
    1940 WWII Draft Registration for Joseph Seymour Allen, son of John Seymour Allen
    Joseph registered for the draft in Safford, Arizona on 16 October 1940.
    Father: John Seymour Allen of Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona

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    1966 Death Certificate for John Seymour Allen
    1966 Death Certificate for John Seymour Allen
    22 January 1966 in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona

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    1966 Obituary for John Seymour Allen
    1966 Obituary for John Seymour Allen
    Arizona Republic, 23 January 1966, p. 15

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    1966 Funeral Program for John Seymour Allen
    1966 Funeral Program for John Seymour Allen
    January 24th, 1966, Mesa, Arizona
    John Seymour Allen with his 7 sons
    John Seymour Allen with his 7 sons
    from left to right: Joseph S., Hyrum Loren, Gove Liahona, John R., Charles Ashael, Russell H., Ben R. and father John Seymour Allen.
    Latter-day Saints in Mesa, Page 90
    Tithing Record of Barbara Phelps Allen and John S. Allen
    Tithing Record of Barbara Phelps Allen and John S. Allen
    on increase of livestock and dairy products

    Headstones
    The Headstone of John Seymour and Barbara Ann (Phelps) Allen
    The Headstone of John Seymour and Barbara Ann (Phelps) Allen
    John Seymour Allen
    Birth: Nov. 27, 1870
    Richmond
    Cache County
    Utah, USA
    Death: Jan. 22, 1966
    Mesa
    Maricopa County
    Arizona, USA
    Find A Grave Memorial# 50878572

    Barbara Ann Phelps Allen
    Birth: Aug. 26, 1877
    Montpelier
    Bear Lake County
    Idaho, USA
    Death: Jan. 31, 1957
    Mesa
    Maricopa County
    Arizona, USA

    Barbara Ann Phelps was the third of 14 children born to Hyrum Smith Phelps and Mary Elizabeth Bingham Phelps. She married John Seymour Allen October 2, 1895, in Mesa, Arizona. Seymour and Barbara were parents of 12 children: Ashael, Blanche, Loren, Barbara, John "Bat", Gove, Mary, Eldred, Russell, Ben, Joe, and Della. Barbara died February 2, 1957, at the age of 79.
    Find A Grave Memorial# 50878480

    Histories
    The Application for Membership to the Society of Mayflower Descendants from Stephen H. Muse to Edward Fuller.
    The Application for Membership to the Society of Mayflower Descendants from Stephen H. Muse to Edward Fuller.
    Twelve generations are lined out with reference sources, names, dates, and places proving the lineage to Edward Fuller, a passenger on the Mayflower voyage which terminated at Plymouth, New England in December of 1620.
    A Brief History of John Seymore Allen
    A Brief History of John Seymore Allen
    "While supporting one missionary he prospered greatly and was so encouraged that he supported two more after the first had returned. His financial status reversed and he became almost bankrupt, barely able to keep the missionaries out."

    (From Ancestors and Descendants of Andrew Lee and Clarinda Knapp Allen; compiled by Gerald R. Fuller; edited by Esther Fuller Dial; Published by The Andrew Lee Allen Family Organization; Page 218)

  • Sources 
    1. [S24] Arizona, Select Marriages, 1888-1908.
      Name: John Seymour Allen
      Gender: Male
      Marriage Date: 2 Oct 1895
      Marriage Place: Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona
      Spouse: Barbara Ann Phelps
      FHL Film Number: 1955734