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John Allen

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John Allen

Birth
Hudson, Columbia County, New York, USA
Death
25 Jul 1777 (aged 30)
South Argyle, Washington County, New York, USA
Burial
South Argyle, Washington County, New York, USA Add to Map
Plot
Allen Family Burial Cairn
Memorial ID
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Killed in the Allen Family Massacre by Indians aligned with England's Burgoyne along with his wife, 3 children, a sister-in-law and 3 of her father's slaves. This act helped arouse the patriots to their cause with two victorious battles at Saratoga in 1777.
Killed in the Allen Family Massacre by Indians aligned with England's Burgoyne along with his wife, 3 children, a sister-in-law and 3 of her father's slaves. This act helped arouse the patriots to their cause with two victorious battles at Saratoga in 1777.


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  • Created by: Dave Peck
  • Added: Jun 12, 2015
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147756613/john-allen: accessed ), memorial page for John Allen (Sep 1746–25 Jul 1777), Find a Grave Memorial ID 147756613, citing Allen Family Massacre Burial Cairn, South Argyle, Washington County, New York, USA; Maintained by Dave Peck (contributor 46966140).