Mr. Donald Allen died at his home here at an early hour Tuesday night after a long illness.
His death was not a surprise as he had been ill for more than a year, but, he was on the streets a short time before his death and it was hoped by his family and friends that so soon as warm weather came he would improve, but, such was not the case.
The city of Staunton has long claimed Mr. Allen, In his youth shortly after his graduation from Washington and Lee University, he came to Staunton and was employed by the city in a scheme of internal improvement which today evidences of his ability as an engineer and his strong individuality as a man.
The reservoir and present water system were built under his engineering and were the best the city could inaugurate at that date. They were far beyond anything any city in Virginia of the size of Staunton had essayed and they stand as monuments to Mr. Allen and his associates, in which they may justly feel proud.
The streets of Staunton were also greatly improved under him, indeed the first real step toward substantial advancement were made with him at the head of the engineering department.
After this he went West and engaged in Railroading, where he remained until his health failed and he returned to his old home here to pass a few remaining years with his family and among his friends.
Mr. Allen's reputation as a man, as a soldier, as a public servant, as an officer in the Railways with which he became associated, is a legacy which will always be dear to his family.
He served in every capacity faithfully and well. He was a cadet in the battle of New Market and bore himself as became that historic band.
In 1879, he married Miss. Mary Haile of this city, and she and four children survive him.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from Trinity Episcopal Church, and was largely attended, many of his old comrades in arms of Stonewall Jackson Camp being present.
Staunton Spectator and Vindicator
Staunton, Virginia
April 17, 1908
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Donald Allen, one of Staunton's most prominent men, died there Tuesday night, aged sixty years. He was a civil engineer by profession, and was educated at Washington and Lee University. He was in the Civil War, though quite young.
Alexandria Gazette
April 16, 1908
His death was not a surprise as he had been ill for more than a year, but, he was on the streets a short time before his death and it was hoped by his family and friends that so soon as warm weather came he would improve, but, such was not the case.
The city of Staunton has long claimed Mr. Allen, In his youth shortly after his graduation from Washington and Lee University, he came to Staunton and was employed by the city in a scheme of internal improvement which today evidences of his ability as an engineer and his strong individuality as a man.
The reservoir and present water system were built under his engineering and were the best the city could inaugurate at that date. They were far beyond anything any city in Virginia of the size of Staunton had essayed and they stand as monuments to Mr. Allen and his associates, in which they may justly feel proud.
The streets of Staunton were also greatly improved under him, indeed the first real step toward substantial advancement were made with him at the head of the engineering department.
After this he went West and engaged in Railroading, where he remained until his health failed and he returned to his old home here to pass a few remaining years with his family and among his friends.
Mr. Allen's reputation as a man, as a soldier, as a public servant, as an officer in the Railways with which he became associated, is a legacy which will always be dear to his family.
He served in every capacity faithfully and well. He was a cadet in the battle of New Market and bore himself as became that historic band.
In 1879, he married Miss. Mary Haile of this city, and she and four children survive him.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from Trinity Episcopal Church, and was largely attended, many of his old comrades in arms of Stonewall Jackson Camp being present.
Staunton Spectator and Vindicator
Staunton, Virginia
April 17, 1908
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Donald Allen, one of Staunton's most prominent men, died there Tuesday night, aged sixty years. He was a civil engineer by profession, and was educated at Washington and Lee University. He was in the Civil War, though quite young.
Alexandria Gazette
April 16, 1908
Mr. Donald Allen died at his home here at an early hour Tuesday night after a long illness.
His death was not a surprise as he had been ill for more than a year, but, he was on the streets a short time before his death and it was hoped by his family and friends that so soon as warm weather came he would improve, but, such was not the case.
The city of Staunton has long claimed Mr. Allen, In his youth shortly after his graduation from Washington and Lee University, he came to Staunton and was employed by the city in a scheme of internal improvement which today evidences of his ability as an engineer and his strong individuality as a man.
The reservoir and present water system were built under his engineering and were the best the city could inaugurate at that date. They were far beyond anything any city in Virginia of the size of Staunton had essayed and they stand as monuments to Mr. Allen and his associates, in which they may justly feel proud.
The streets of Staunton were also greatly improved under him, indeed the first real step toward substantial advancement were made with him at the head of the engineering department.
After this he went West and engaged in Railroading, where he remained until his health failed and he returned to his old home here to pass a few remaining years with his family and among his friends.
Mr. Allen's reputation as a man, as a soldier, as a public servant, as an officer in the Railways with which he became associated, is a legacy which will always be dear to his family.
He served in every capacity faithfully and well. He was a cadet in the battle of New Market and bore himself as became that historic band.
In 1879, he married Miss. Mary Haile of this city, and she and four children survive him.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from Trinity Episcopal Church, and was largely attended, many of his old comrades in arms of Stonewall Jackson Camp being present.
Staunton Spectator and Vindicator
Staunton, Virginia
April 17, 1908
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Donald Allen, one of Staunton's most prominent men, died there Tuesday night, aged sixty years. He was a civil engineer by profession, and was educated at Washington and Lee University. He was in the Civil War, though quite young.
Alexandria Gazette
April 16, 1908
His death was not a surprise as he had been ill for more than a year, but, he was on the streets a short time before his death and it was hoped by his family and friends that so soon as warm weather came he would improve, but, such was not the case.
The city of Staunton has long claimed Mr. Allen, In his youth shortly after his graduation from Washington and Lee University, he came to Staunton and was employed by the city in a scheme of internal improvement which today evidences of his ability as an engineer and his strong individuality as a man.
The reservoir and present water system were built under his engineering and were the best the city could inaugurate at that date. They were far beyond anything any city in Virginia of the size of Staunton had essayed and they stand as monuments to Mr. Allen and his associates, in which they may justly feel proud.
The streets of Staunton were also greatly improved under him, indeed the first real step toward substantial advancement were made with him at the head of the engineering department.
After this he went West and engaged in Railroading, where he remained until his health failed and he returned to his old home here to pass a few remaining years with his family and among his friends.
Mr. Allen's reputation as a man, as a soldier, as a public servant, as an officer in the Railways with which he became associated, is a legacy which will always be dear to his family.
He served in every capacity faithfully and well. He was a cadet in the battle of New Market and bore himself as became that historic band.
In 1879, he married Miss. Mary Haile of this city, and she and four children survive him.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from Trinity Episcopal Church, and was largely attended, many of his old comrades in arms of Stonewall Jackson Camp being present.
Staunton Spectator and Vindicator
Staunton, Virginia
April 17, 1908
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Donald Allen, one of Staunton's most prominent men, died there Tuesday night, aged sixty years. He was a civil engineer by profession, and was educated at Washington and Lee University. He was in the Civil War, though quite young.
Alexandria Gazette
April 16, 1908
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