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George Washington Allyn

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George Washington Allyn

Birth
Columbia County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
14 Jan 1927 (aged 71)
Madison Lake, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA
Burial
Janesville, Waseca County, Minnesota, USA Add to Map
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George Washington Allyn was born to William and Laura Allyn. He was married to Sarah Celecta Cummins Allyn and their children were Harold Glenn Allyn and a baby son who died. They later adopted Bessie May Fraser.

ALLYN, George W., general merchandise; born in Columbus Co., Wis., Feb. 22, 1855; son of William G. and Laura A. (Williams) Allyn; common school education. Came to Minnesota with parents, 1855; was clerk in store of Phelps & Allyn. Eagle Lake, two years; built first store in Madison Lake, 1884. and is now in business under title of Allyn Brothers. Married in Marshall Co., Minn., 1877, to Miss Sarah C. Cummins. Address: Madison Lake, Minn.

George W Allyn Called by Death
Was Prominent Citizen Madison Lake; Funeral Tomorrow; Burial at Janesville

George W. Allyn one of the pioneer merchant of Madison Lake, died at that village yesterday from the effects of a general breakdown due to complication of diseases. Mr. Allyn was born in Wisconsin February 22, 1855, and came with his parents to this state when he was an infant. The family first settled on a farm between Waseca and Janesville, and in 1884 Mr. Allyn opened a general store in Madison Lake. He retired from active life in 1921. Deceased is survived by his wife and one son Glenn Allyn of Madison lake. Mr. Allyn was one of the first good roads enthusiasts in this county and it was largely through his untiring efforts that many of the fine highways of today were given their start. During his lifetime he held many positions of public trust, discharging his duties with fidelity and honesty. The funeral will be held from the home in Madison lake, Sunday afternoon...Rev. Rydout of the Methodist church conducting the services. The remains will be laid to rest in the Janesville cemetery. Mankato Free Press, 1-15-1927





George Washington Allyn was born to William and Laura Allyn. He was married to Sarah Celecta Cummins Allyn and their children were Harold Glenn Allyn and a baby son who died. They later adopted Bessie May Fraser.

ALLYN, George W., general merchandise; born in Columbus Co., Wis., Feb. 22, 1855; son of William G. and Laura A. (Williams) Allyn; common school education. Came to Minnesota with parents, 1855; was clerk in store of Phelps & Allyn. Eagle Lake, two years; built first store in Madison Lake, 1884. and is now in business under title of Allyn Brothers. Married in Marshall Co., Minn., 1877, to Miss Sarah C. Cummins. Address: Madison Lake, Minn.

George W Allyn Called by Death
Was Prominent Citizen Madison Lake; Funeral Tomorrow; Burial at Janesville

George W. Allyn one of the pioneer merchant of Madison Lake, died at that village yesterday from the effects of a general breakdown due to complication of diseases. Mr. Allyn was born in Wisconsin February 22, 1855, and came with his parents to this state when he was an infant. The family first settled on a farm between Waseca and Janesville, and in 1884 Mr. Allyn opened a general store in Madison Lake. He retired from active life in 1921. Deceased is survived by his wife and one son Glenn Allyn of Madison lake. Mr. Allyn was one of the first good roads enthusiasts in this county and it was largely through his untiring efforts that many of the fine highways of today were given their start. During his lifetime he held many positions of public trust, discharging his duties with fidelity and honesty. The funeral will be held from the home in Madison lake, Sunday afternoon...Rev. Rydout of the Methodist church conducting the services. The remains will be laid to rest in the Janesville cemetery. Mankato Free Press, 1-15-1927







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