George Washington Allard was born in Franklin County, New York, November 22, 1847 and on the 12th of September 1909, his spirit took its flight unto Him who gave it. Mr. Allard had reached the age of 61 years, 9 months, and 20 days. While just a boy he came with his parents to Davenport Iowa and in 1861 to Montgomery County, being one of the pioneers of the county.
He helped to break up much of the land around Grant, which was practically a prairie at that time. Afterward, he engaged in the mercantile business in Grant and lived in what is now the hotel which was built by his father. In 1866, he was married to Phoebe West, whose death occurred some years later. In 1884 he was united in marriage with Emma Reid. He was the father of fourteen children, eleven of whom are living.
His last few years were full of pain and suffering. He was a man of remarkable endurance and never murmured because of his afflictions.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, and children, an aged mother, two sisters and three brothers of whom he gave the assurance that he was at peace with God.
The funeral services were held in the Grant M. E. Church and were conducted by Rev. J. V. Knoll. Interment was in the Grant Cemetery.
Villisca Review, Thursday, September 23, page 2

G. W. Allard died Sunday, September 12, 1909 at his home in Crookston, Nebraska at the age of 62 years. Mrs. Allard had a cancer on his arm a few years ago and had the arm removed but the dance again broke out causing his death. Mr. Allard was an old settler in this part of the country. He left here about three years ago and went to Nebraska. Besides his wife and three children, the deceased leaves a large circle of friends. He also is a brother of Alonzo Allard, living near Villisca. The remains were shipped to Grant where burial was made Tuesday.
Villisca Review, Thursday, September 16, 1909, page 1

ALLARD, GEORGE W., farmer, P. O. Elliott, section 5; born in Franklin County, New York, November 22, 1847. At the age of five years he left with his parents and came to Iowa, locating at Davenport in June, 1862. And from there came to Montgomery County, and settled on a farm. December 19, 1866; was married to Phoebe Ann West of Montgomery County, daughter of George West. Mr. Allard's parents' names were David and Harriet C. They have had six children, for living: Laura A., born March 13, 1870, died March 30, 1870; Olive, born September 5, 1871, died August 18, 1875; Ida May, born October 31, 1873; Florence J., February 22, 1876; Viola C., February 21, 1878; Rosa E., February 8, 1880. Mr. Allard owns eighty acres of land, well improved; seventy-five fruit trees planted and three quarters of a mile of good hedge. Mr. And Mrs. Allard are both members of the M. E. Church. Phoebe died October 31, 1884. He then married in December 24, 1885 in Montgomery County, Iowa to Emma E. Reid was born March 26, 1862 in Knox County, Illinois, to Allen W. and Hannah Ann Reid. Nine known children were born to this union, Rose Estella, George Oliver, Maude E., John William, Sylvia Marie, Carl Allen, Grace, Alice Blanche, and Ira Ralph. George died in September 12, 1909. Emma then moved to Crookston, Cherry County, Nebraska. She died June 6, 1933 in Crookston and is buried in the Crookston Cemetery. Preceded in death by her husband and Rose Estella Allard, who died March 25, 1881, both buried in the Old East Cemetery in Grant, Iowa and Grace Marshall of Crookston. Surviving are George and wife Margaret of Crookston, Maude Herman and husband Amil of Brownsville, Texas, John an wife Elva of Valentine, Nebraska, Sylvia Tate and husband William, Carl and wife Della of Valentine, Alice Smith and husband Arnold, and Ira and wife Jesse of Rapid City South Dakota. Also many grand children and great-grandchildren.