Biographical and Historical Cyclopedia of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania 1890
David B. H. Allen was born August 21, 1825, in Washington county, Pa., and was a son of Abia and Mary (Hough) Allen.
David married, December 31, 1848, Martina, a daughter of James H. Springer, and to their union were born twelve children, seven of whom are living: Sarah J., wife of Charles Corwin, a carpenter of Rostraver township, Westmoreland count, Pa.; John H.; Theodore J., married to Belle McGowan of Lock No. 4, Washington county, Pa.; George W., a bill clerk in Allen Kirkpatrick & Co.'s store at Pittsburg, Pa.; Lena May; Robert F. and Arthur B.
David was educated in the public schools, and being of a mathematical turn of mind he became a surveyor. He followed this Business during the remainder of his life and became quite proficient at it. He was considered a good business man, and on account of his general intelligence and ability he was called upon to settle many estates, write wills, and do other work that required knowledge and skill. In 1851 he purchased the farm on which he lived at the time of his death. Owing to his industry, economy and business ability he was enabled to accumulate considerable property, and at his death left more than three hundred acres. During his life he was a stanch republican and too a very active part in political matters. The Disciple church was his chosen denomination, in which he was an elder and indefatigable worker. He died on February 22, 1881, and lies entombed in Belle Vernon cemetery; his widow resides in Rotraver township. Mr. Allen was a loving husband, an indulgent parent, a highly respected member of society and an earnest Christian gentleman, whose death was sincerely mourned by all who knew him.
Allen family's long legacy perpetuated in Rostraver
Ron Paglia | Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006
It's unlikely David B.H. Allen ever imagined his legacy would stir so many questions nearly two centuries after his birth. But those inquiries continue and Allen's descendants have most of the answers.
Actually, it was Robert F. Allen, Fred's grandfather, who launched the sprawling Allen's Crossroads area of Rostraver. That section of the township, which began with the Allen family's "big house" and farm, evolved into one of the region's most successful business districts in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. It is now home to Wal-Mart, Kmart, Lowe's and a multitude of eating establishments and other businesses.
David B. H. Allen was born August 21, 1825, in Washington county, Pa., and was a son of Abia and Mary (Hough) Allen.
David married, December 31, 1848, Martina, a daughter of James H. Springer, and to their union were born twelve children, seven of whom are living: Sarah J., wife of Charles Corwin, a carpenter of Rostraver township, Westmoreland count, Pa.; John H.; Theodore J., married to Belle McGowan of Lock No. 4, Washington county, Pa.; George W., a bill clerk in Allen Kirkpatrick & Co.'s store at Pittsburg, Pa.; Lena May; Robert F. and Arthur B.
David was educated in the public schools, and being of a mathematical turn of mind he became a surveyor. He followed this Business during the remainder of his life and became quite proficient at it. He was considered a good business man, and on account of his general intelligence and ability he was called upon to settle many estates, write wills, and do other work that required knowledge and skill. In 1851 he purchased the farm on which he lived at the time of his death. Owing to his industry, economy and business ability he was enabled to accumulate considerable property, and at his death left more than three hundred acres. During his life he was a stanch republican and too a very active part in political matters. The Disciple church was his chosen denomination, in which he was an elder and indefatigable worker. He died on February 22, 1881, and lies entombed in Belle Vernon cemetery; his widow resides in Rotraver township. Mr. Allen was a loving husband, an indulgent parent, a highly respected member of society and an earnest Christian gentleman, whose death was sincerely mourned by all who knew him.
Allen family's long legacy perpetuated in Rostraver
Ron Paglia | Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006
It's unlikely David B.H. Allen ever imagined his legacy would stir so many questions nearly two centuries after his birth. But those inquiries continue and Allen's descendants have most of the answers.
Actually, it was Robert F. Allen, Fred's grandfather, who launched the sprawling Allen's Crossroads area of Rostraver. That section of the township, which began with the Allen family's "big house" and farm, evolved into one of the region's most successful business districts in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. It is now home to Wal-Mart, Kmart, Lowe's and a multitude of eating establishments and other businesses.
Biographical and Historical Cyclopedia of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania 1890
David B. H. Allen was born August 21, 1825, in Washington county, Pa., and was a son of Abia and Mary (Hough) Allen.
David married, December 31, 1848, Martina, a daughter of James H. Springer, and to their union were born twelve children, seven of whom are living: Sarah J., wife of Charles Corwin, a carpenter of Rostraver township, Westmoreland count, Pa.; John H.; Theodore J., married to Belle McGowan of Lock No. 4, Washington county, Pa.; George W., a bill clerk in Allen Kirkpatrick & Co.'s store at Pittsburg, Pa.; Lena May; Robert F. and Arthur B.
David was educated in the public schools, and being of a mathematical turn of mind he became a surveyor. He followed this Business during the remainder of his life and became quite proficient at it. He was considered a good business man, and on account of his general intelligence and ability he was called upon to settle many estates, write wills, and do other work that required knowledge and skill. In 1851 he purchased the farm on which he lived at the time of his death. Owing to his industry, economy and business ability he was enabled to accumulate considerable property, and at his death left more than three hundred acres. During his life he was a stanch republican and too a very active part in political matters. The Disciple church was his chosen denomination, in which he was an elder and indefatigable worker. He died on February 22, 1881, and lies entombed in Belle Vernon cemetery; his widow resides in Rotraver township. Mr. Allen was a loving husband, an indulgent parent, a highly respected member of society and an earnest Christian gentleman, whose death was sincerely mourned by all who knew him.
Allen family's long legacy perpetuated in Rostraver
Ron Paglia | Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006
It's unlikely David B.H. Allen ever imagined his legacy would stir so many questions nearly two centuries after his birth. But those inquiries continue and Allen's descendants have most of the answers.
Actually, it was Robert F. Allen, Fred's grandfather, who launched the sprawling Allen's Crossroads area of Rostraver. That section of the township, which began with the Allen family's "big house" and farm, evolved into one of the region's most successful business districts in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. It is now home to Wal-Mart, Kmart, Lowe's and a multitude of eating establishments and other businesses.
David B. H. Allen was born August 21, 1825, in Washington county, Pa., and was a son of Abia and Mary (Hough) Allen.
David married, December 31, 1848, Martina, a daughter of James H. Springer, and to their union were born twelve children, seven of whom are living: Sarah J., wife of Charles Corwin, a carpenter of Rostraver township, Westmoreland count, Pa.; John H.; Theodore J., married to Belle McGowan of Lock No. 4, Washington county, Pa.; George W., a bill clerk in Allen Kirkpatrick & Co.'s store at Pittsburg, Pa.; Lena May; Robert F. and Arthur B.
David was educated in the public schools, and being of a mathematical turn of mind he became a surveyor. He followed this Business during the remainder of his life and became quite proficient at it. He was considered a good business man, and on account of his general intelligence and ability he was called upon to settle many estates, write wills, and do other work that required knowledge and skill. In 1851 he purchased the farm on which he lived at the time of his death. Owing to his industry, economy and business ability he was enabled to accumulate considerable property, and at his death left more than three hundred acres. During his life he was a stanch republican and too a very active part in political matters. The Disciple church was his chosen denomination, in which he was an elder and indefatigable worker. He died on February 22, 1881, and lies entombed in Belle Vernon cemetery; his widow resides in Rotraver township. Mr. Allen was a loving husband, an indulgent parent, a highly respected member of society and an earnest Christian gentleman, whose death was sincerely mourned by all who knew him.
Allen family's long legacy perpetuated in Rostraver
Ron Paglia | Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006
It's unlikely David B.H. Allen ever imagined his legacy would stir so many questions nearly two centuries after his birth. But those inquiries continue and Allen's descendants have most of the answers.
Actually, it was Robert F. Allen, Fred's grandfather, who launched the sprawling Allen's Crossroads area of Rostraver. That section of the township, which began with the Allen family's "big house" and farm, evolved into one of the region's most successful business districts in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. It is now home to Wal-Mart, Kmart, Lowe's and a multitude of eating establishments and other businesses.
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