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John ALLEN / Mary Jane RIDDLE

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[4182] I John Allen having applied to me for a LICENSE for the marriage of
himself (Jno. Allen of Yancey County, 22 years, color white the son of
Adoniram Allen and Rachel Allen the father living the mother living,
resident of Yancey County and Mary Jane Riddle of Yancey County, 18
years, color white, daughter of John Riddle and Nancy Riddle the father
living, the mother living. I believe Nancy to be Nancy Elizabeth Flurann
McKinney Riddle.

[4183] John Allen age 22 md. Mary Jane Riddle age 18, 24 Dec 1874. Married by:
B.B. Riddle. Witnesses: S.F. McPeters, W.E. Allen, J.C. McPeters.

[5] Listed as age 27, wife Mary J. age 21, son James H. age 4, son William T.
age 2, Servant E. J. Hensley age 14. Living next door to William Roland
age 23, wife Margaret age 22, son Gilbert(?) age 1. On other side is
David(?) Wheeler age 23 wife Meleme O. 22, and Newton Wheeler age 22.

[7] John Allen, born Oct 1851, 48, married 25 yrs., born NC, parents born NC,
farmer, can read and write, owns, no mortage.
Mary J., born Feb 1859, 41, 12 children born-11 living, born NC, parents
born NC, can read and write.
James H., son, born Jan. 1876, 24, farmer, can read and write, rents.
William T. son born April 1878, 22, farmer, can read and write, rents
Lillie, daughter, born June 1880, 19, can read and write.
Idella?, daughter, born June1885?, 15, can read and write.
Thomas H, son born May 1886, 14, can read can't write
Emmet A., son born June 1888, 11, can read can't write.
Maggie J., daughter, born Aug. 1890, 9,
John, son, born March 1892, 7.
Nairm H., son, born March 1895, 5.
Joseph J., son born June 1897, 2.
Leonnie, daughter, born Oct 1899, 7/12,

[10] Grave: McMahan-Allen Cenetery, Murchison, NC.
Some of her children are buried there as well.

[11] Mary Jane Riddle Allen is buried between her husband, John Allen, and his
father, Adiram D. Allen III.

[372] Jen was born June 28, 1897, in Yancey County, North Carolina.

[6] [S87] Cemetery Inscription

[8] [S41] NC Census

[9] [S87] Cemetery Inscription

[12] [S87] Cemetery Inscription

[73] [S151] Grace Lyda Howington

[74] [S151] Grace Lyda Howington

[75] [S151] Grace Lyda Howington

[76] [S149] Grace Howington

[77] [S149] Grace Howington

[376] [S73] City Directory

[377] [S73] City Directory

• PAGE: 1931-1932 Lansing Directory
  

[378] [S73] City Directory

[379] [S73] City Directory

[380] [S73] City Directory

[381] [S73] City Directory

[371] [S91] Brent & Janice Bertram

[373] [S91] Brent & Janice Bertram

[374] [S45] Memorial

[375] [S71] Death Record

[78] [S86] Jerry Allen McMahon

[79] [S86] Jerry Allen McMahon

Adoniram ALLEN II / Lucinda RIDDLE

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[122] Adoniram Allen was a mountain man. He served as one of Professor
Mitchell's guides, on his quest for the highest peak in the Black
Mountains. Adoniram's adventures are recorded in the history books of
Yancey, and Buncome Counties, and his exploits are talked about, with
pride, by his descendants. Adoniram and Lucindal lived on Cattail Creek,
in Pensacola, Yancey Co., NC. Adoniram was a proud man and a fierce
defender of his name. In the Yancey County Court Records, you will find
an action by Adoniram against John Wheeler and his wife. This action was
brought over something John and his wife had said about Adoniram.
Exactly what was said has been lost in the Court Records. Adoniram and
Lucinda lost their son, William, just prior to their own deaths. After
Adoniram and Lucinda died, their family broke up, some stayed in NC, and
others went to Kentucky.
by. Mrs. Robert T. Allen

[118] 'Yancey County Will Book' Pages 161 - _ death date Nov. 12, 1846 From
the Inventory of the personal property of A.D. Allen deceased...
ELIZABETH HENSLY - 1bed and furniture; JOHN ALLEN - 1 musket; HIRAM RAY -
1 drawing knife, 1 lock chain; ED MCMAHAN - 1 licour; A.D. ALLEN - 1 A. H
; D. W. BURLESON - 1 sickle; HIRAM RAY - 1?; AD. ALLEN ?; JOHN J.
ARROWOOD - 1 trow; HIRAM RAY - 1 half bushel; Wm BIGGS - 1 Mull; THOMAS
WILLSON - 1 razor; SAMUEL AUSTIN - 1 bell; A.D. ALLEN - 1 vice and
hammer; Wm RIDDLE - 1 bell; S.M. RAY - 1 bee stand; JOHN ALLEN - 1 bee
stand; BENJAMIN RIDDLE - 1 bee stand; Wm BRINKLY - 1 bee stand; A.D.
ALLEN - 1 Gr; LUCY ALLEN - 1 loom; SAMUEL ALLEN - 1 horse; ERVIN ALLEN -
1 filey; HIRAM RAY - 1 calf; A. PENLAND - 1 cow; BENJAMIN RIDDLE - 1
calf; JOHN ALLEN - 1 yearlin; ELIZABETH HENSLEY - 1 yearlin; LUCY ALLEN -
1 cow; BENJAMIN ALLEN - 1 heffer; A.D. ALLEN - 1 calf; LUCY ALLEN - 10
head of green; RACHAEL ALLEN -1 oak stack; JAMES ALLEN - 1 pile of
combe?; A.D. ALLEN - 1?; L.M. RAY - 1 mare; LUCY ALLEN - some fowels; Wm.
BRIGGS - 1 shaving box; Wm. BRINKLEY - 1 barrel; LUCY ALLEN - some
leather; JOB ALLEN - 1 pair of chairs. by Nathan Allen/ Adm. (his mark)
Page 162 Inventory of property attached to Lucinda Allen widow of A. D.
Niram Allen, deceased, Nov. 12, 1846, we allow the following articles: 2
oak stacks, 130 bushels of corn, 13 head of hoggs, 2 bee stand, 3 sheep,
2 cows, a quantity of cabbage and potatoes, one mare and two beds,
furniture, and quantity of kitchen furniture....Hiram Ray, John
Wheeler..D. W. Burleson . 'Yancey County Deed Book' 100 acres - $20.00
each This indenture made 08 March 1847 between George Edwards, Margaret
Edwards, James Allen, John Allen, Jobe Allen, Nathaniel Allen, Blanchey
Hensley of Yancey County, North Carolina and Adniram Allen of county
aforesaid...$20 each...do convey to Adniram Allen our undivided interest
of the lands of the late Adniram Allen, Sr. deceased...being the heirs of
law..in presence of E. Wilson, James Roland..Leander Ray, James Riddle ,
and Ervin Allen. 24 October proven on oath of Leander Ray 100 acres -
$200. 00 This indenture made 10 Dec. 1847 between Benjamin Allen, Erwin
Allen, Thomas Wilson, Jane Wilson, Clemuel Arrowood, Nancy Wilson, and
Lucinda Allen, of Yancey County, North Carolina of the one part and
Adniram Allen of the same county...for $20.00 to each..do convey unto
Adniram Allen our undivided interest of the land of which the late
Adoniram Allen, Sr. deceased...Benjamin Allen, Erwin Allen, Thomas
Wilson, Jane Wilson, Clemuel Arrowood, Polly Arowood, Nancy Wilson,
Lucinda Allen...being the heirs at law of said Adniram Allen, Sr.
deceased..in presence of W. Gardner, Leander Ray, and James Riddle,
(signed) Thomas Wilson, Jane Wilson, Benjamin Allen, Ervin Allen, Nancy
Wilson, Clemuel Arrowood, Margaret Arrowood, Mary Arrowood 23 Oct. 1860
proven on oath of William Gardner (signed) D. McCanles.

[119] Adoniram Allen was a mountain man. He served as one of Professor
Mitchell's guides, on his quest for the highest peak in the Black
Mountains. Adoniram's adventures are recorded in the history books of
Yancey, and Buncome Counties, and his exploits are talked about, with
pride, by his descendants. Adoniram and Rachael lived on Cattail Creek,
in Pensacola, Yancey Co., NC. Adoniram was a proud man and a fierce
defender of his name. In the Yancey County Court Records, you will find
an action by Adoniram against John Wheeler and his wife. This action was
brought over something John and his wife had said about Adoniram.
Exactly what was said has been lost in the Court Records. Adoniram and
Lucinda lost their son, William, just prior to their own deaths. After
Adoniram and Lucinda died, their family broke up, some stayed in NC, and
others went to Kentucky.
by. Mrs. Robert T. Allen

[120] 'Abstracts of Yancey Co., NC Deed Book I' -pg 160 3 Feb. 1832 Adniram
Allen of Buncombe Co. to WM Wilson of same...$300...in Buncombe Co. on
both sides Cat tail fork of Cainy River Beg. on NE side of fork adj
Wilson's other land S 358 at stump in deep hollow...E 129 on N side of
hill...N358 crossing creek...W to beg...400 acres...test. Garret DeWese
& James DeWese.

[114] 'Yancey County Will Book' Inventory account of sales of the personal
property of Lucinda Allen, deceased. Estate of Lucinda Allen deceased:
A.D. ALLEN - 1 pot; JOHN ALLEN - 1 oven; LUCY ALLEN - 1 skillet; EDMOND
McMAHAN -?; NANCY HENSLEY - 1 wheel; SAMUEL AUSTIN -1 keg; ELIZABETH
HENSLEY - 1 loom; A.D. ALLEN - 1 lot of ?; NATH DUCAN - 1 churn; JOHN
ALLEN - 1 coffee pot; JAMES ALLEN - 1 bucket; BENJAMIN ALLEN -1 box of
knives and forks; RACHAEL ALLEN - pan and cups; JAMES ALLEN - lot of
plates and cups; NANCY WILSON - 1 pair of cords; ERVIN ALLEN - 1 lot of
chairs; A.D. ALLEN -1 table; LUCY ALLEN -?; A.D. ALLEN - ?; NANCY WILSON
- 1 bee stand; ERVIN ALLEN - 1 bee stand; SAMUEL AUSTING - 1 blowing
horn; LUCY ALLEN -?; RACHAEL ALLEN - 1 bee stand; NANCY WILSON - 1 bed
stead; NATHAN DUCAN - 1 bed and furniture; THOMAS WILSON - 1 mare; ERVIN
ALLEN - 1 sow and 1 cow; A.D. ALLEN -4 barrels; ERVIN ALLEN - 2 shoats;
JAMES ALLEN - 1 cow; SAMUEL AUSTIN - 1 lot of greens
NATHAN ALLEN, Adm. of LUCINDA ALLEN Cash paid for burying expense: John
W. McElroy - $ 8.15; N. Penland - $ 3.78; Absolom Penland - $ 3.00; Total
- $14.93 Receipt from heirs: Clemuel Arrowood - $ 7.00; James Allen - $
6.25; A.D. Allen - $7.00; Rachael Allen - $ 1.25; Blanchey Hensley - $
6.00; Job Allen - $ 6.00; Peggy Edwards - $6.00; Nancy Wilson - $ 6.00;
Jency Willson - $ 6.00; Lucy Roberson - $ 6.00; John Allen - $ 6.00

[116] Lucinda Allen has previously been listed as Lucinda Koon. Information
received through the research of Sandra Fender, Bill Hensley, and Millard
Murdock working with Yancey County Probate Minutes of Fall Term 1844
indicates convincingly that Lucy was the daughter of John W. Riddle Sr.

[117]

[112] North Carolina marriage bond lists Lucinda Coon as wife of Adoniram Allen
II, we suspect that Lucinda Riddle married a Coon, was widowed then
remarried.. We have no actual evidence.

[442] In the matter of Rachel Allen, widow of Adniram Allen, K co. 3 N.C. Mtd.
Inf.
On This 15th day of January A.D. 1910; personally appeared before me the
Clerk of the Superior Court in and for the aforesaid County duly
authorized to administer oaths, Andrew J. Allen aged 65 years, a resident
of Mica in the County of Mitchell and the State of North Carolina whose
Post Office address is Mica, N.C., and who, being duly sworn, declared in
relation to aforesaid case as follows:
That he was personally acquainted with Adnairm Allen before the civil war
and during said war and up to his death and that he refused to enlist in
the Confederate Army until the conscript law came into force and
compelled him to join somewhere; he joined the home guard at Burnsville,
N.C. and left the home guard as soon as he had an apportunity and went
thrugh to the union lines and enlisted in Co. K, 3rd N.C. Mtd. Inft. and
served there until the close of the war, and was mustered out with his
command at Knoxville Tenn. on the 8th day of August 1865.
The affiant further states that he knows the above facts having enlisted
Adnairm Allen and carried him through to the Union lines and knew him up
to his death on the 8th day of Oct. 1908, and that he was opposed to
secession.
Andrew J. Allen...his x mark

[443]

[453] General Affidavit. State of North Carolina, County of Yancey, SS:
In the matter of Adniram D. Allen late Co. K, 3rd Reg. NC Mt. Inft..
Vols.. No. 806315.
On this the 1st day of January A.d.. 1891; personally appeared before me
W. B. Banks, George Allen aged 46 years, a resident of Pensacola in the
County of Yancey and State of North Carolina well known to me to be
reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in
relation to aforesaid case as follows:
That he has been acquainted with the claimant for 30 years, and that
he has lived within 1/2 mile of Clmt.. for the last 20 years--and says
from his old age-68 years old--that from his old age and from the
infirmaties incident to old age--that Clmt.. cannot do half the work that
he could prior to his service in the U.s.. Army. And that his
infirmaties are not due to any _____. And says he served in the same
regiment with claimant. And that the claimant served from about 1st. of
March 1865 to the 8th day of August 1865. Ninety days and more. And
that the Clmt.. had an Honorable Discharge---
And that the Claimant is his uncle.
His Post Office address is Pensacola, Yancy Co., N.c.., further
declare that he has no interest is said case and is not concerned in its
prosecution.
George Allen....his x mark

[434] I remember a story my dad told about his Grand Pap who was hauling apples
across the mountain to Ashville and stopped on the side of the road and
found a little black boy trying to hid in a hollow log. He took the boy
home with him and he lived with his grand dad for a long time, He later
moved on when he was a fairly old man

[438] 'He stood up and four of the Yancey men joined him, four of the keenest
who had...;Adoniram and James Allen, Berton Austin and Bryson McMahan ...
When A.D. Allin said, 'Come here Big Tom I believe I have found his
tack...' pg. 70 French Broad by Wilma Dykeman 'He referred repeatedly to
young Mr. Allen for confirmatory statements in relation to the line and
manner of ascent, which he had heard from his father, the late Adoniram
Allen, and was corroborated by his throughout.' pg. 542 History of
Buncombe County, N.C. Above in reference to the search for Prof. Mitchel,
lost, and died on Mt. Mitchel

[439] Co. K, 3rd N.C. Mtd Inf.
About Col. George W. Kirk, 3rd N.C. Mounted Infantry (U.S. Army). His
several companies of soldiers, largely drawn from men in the Union Army
who resided in the Toe River Valley, made life difficult for the
confederate Home Guard. He later regathered many of his old command for
service against the KKK in the so-called Kirk-Holden War (which
ultimately led to the impeachment of North Carolina's Governor, W.W.
Holden).
From the San Francisco "Call", April 25, 1901, courtesy of Lloyd Bailey

[444] Co. B, 29th Regiment, North Carolina State Troups

[446] Adniram Allen, 28, farmer, land value $400
James, 11
Henry, 10
George, 6
William, 1
Rachel, 31
Nancy, 10

[447] "Adoniram Allen III and James Allen were brothers. James was my mother's
grandfather. Both were with Wilson (Big Tom) when they found Mitchell
after he fell in 1853. But the story that's told is that Adoniram Allen
II and William Riddle were the two guides that took Mitchell to the top
where he "found" (surveyed) Mt. Mitchell in 1832. And it was to their
place that he was trying to get to when he killed hisself 21 year later.
The only time Wilson ever seen Mitchell was when he pulled his body out
of the creek.
Yes, Bill Hensley was my father, my mother was Ethel Allen. I was born
in Pensacola in 1925. Lived there until I went in the navy in 1942.
Haven't been back very often, but I still miss it. All of your names
made me think I was at the Allen Reunion about 1940. When you see the
name Adoniram you know you have the right tribe of Allens. Each
generation will have at least one and sometimes more. They spell it
several ways, Normm, Niram, Narim, Adannais, etc."

From Bill Hensley in a letter to Kathy Allen Fleming, 1996

[449] Allen, Adniram, 48, M, W, farmer, real estate + 700, personal = 600, b NC
Rachael, 52, keeping house
William E. 21
John, 18
Jobe, 15
Hiram, 13?
Ellis R., 11
dwelling 8, family 8

[451] Living with Ellis Allen, Adoniram b. apr 1823, age 77, married for 52
years; Rachel, b. aug 1814, age 85, had 9 children, all 9 lived.

[452] Adoniram Allen, 37, M Farmer, 300,600,
Rachel Allen, 48,F
George, 16, M
William, 10, M
John, 9, M
Jobe, 7, M
Hirma, 3,M
Ellis, 3/12, M

[121] [S92] Land Record

[113] [S94] Clay County Ky-History & Famil

[115] [S65] Richard Riddle

[135] [S95] web

• PAGE: Jim Hartung Riddle Database
  

[136] [S44] Pension Application

• PAGE: Widow's Application For Accrued Pension, by Rachel Allen, widow of A. D.
  

[137] [S107] Article by Carol Allen ,

[435] [S155] T. Allen

[436] [S44] Pension Application

[437] [S38] Widows Pension Application

[440] [S44] Pension Application

[441] [S89] Heritage of Toe River Valley

[445] [S44] Pension Application

• PAGE: Widow's Application for Pension, by Rachel Allen on 10 July 1912
  

[448] [S20] KATHY ALLEN FLEMING

[450] [S41] NC Census

Hal Ray PLEMMONS / Jacquline DOLEN

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[3150] [S151] Grace Lyda Howington

[3148] [S151] Grace Lyda Howington