Born in Connecticut. Died at age 74y.
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Just one week ago this morning the Journal announced that the well known and esteemed gentleman was seriously ill with kidney disease, and that his condition was precarious. Throughout the week he lingered, most of the time suffering the greatest agony, until shortly before four o'clock Saturday afternoon, when he died. During his illness he had the best medical attendance, nearly all the loading physicians of the city being called in consultations, and received the most careful nursing and devoted attention from Mr. George W. Chatterton and family, Jack Freeman, and other friends who were with him night and day, but their efforts were unavailing to prolong his life.
Mr. Allen for over 20 years has been well known to all the citizens of Springfield, as a genial old gentleman, an expert watchmaker and jeweler, and a kind and sympathetic friend. Not to know the Commodore was not to know Springfield, and to known him was to respect him.
Mr. Allen was born in Connecticut in 1806, but further than that he served a four years apprenticeship at watchmaking in the East and became adept at his profession, but few particulars of his life are known prior to his coming to this city in 1857 or 1858, when he engaged as watchmaker with I. B. Curran, and subsequently with George W. Chatterton, Sr., with whom he has been for the past 15 years.
His funeral took place from the residence of Mr. George W. Chatterton, yesterday afternoon, being conducted by Elwood Commandery Knights Templar, of which he was a member. The casket containing the remains was an elegant one, and it was decorated with beautiful Masonic floral emblems. The services at the house consisted only of the ritual of the Knights. At the conclusion of the services, the remains were placed in the hearse by the pall bearers, and borne to Oak Ridge, where they were placed in the grave with the usual ceremonies of the order.
IL State Journal, Springfield, IL, 6-7-1880
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The will of Commodore Luther A. Allen, deceased, has been admitted to the probate court. He bequeaths to John H. Freeman his universal lathe, fixtures and all appurtenances. To Gen. John Cook all his masonic regalia and emblems, gold neck chain and an old meerschaum pipe. To Wm. C. Sommer, his cutting engine and all fixtures. To Geo. W. Chatterson Sr., a new meershaum pipe. To Noah Divelbiss his breech-loading gun. the rest of his property including money, diamonds, jewelry, silverware, books, etc., is left to Miss Hattie Turner, his niece, of Groton, New York.
IL State Register, Springfield, IL, 6-9-1880
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Just one week ago this morning the Journal announced that the well known and esteemed gentleman was seriously ill with kidney disease, and that his condition was precarious. Throughout the week he lingered, most of the time suffering the greatest agony, until shortly before four o'clock Saturday afternoon, when he died. During his illness he had the best medical attendance, nearly all the loading physicians of the city being called in consultations, and received the most careful nursing and devoted attention from Mr. George W. Chatterton and family, Jack Freeman, and other friends who were with him night and day, but their efforts were unavailing to prolong his life.
Mr. Allen for over 20 years has been well known to all the citizens of Springfield, as a genial old gentleman, an expert watchmaker and jeweler, and a kind and sympathetic friend. Not to know the Commodore was not to know Springfield, and to known him was to respect him.
Mr. Allen was born in Connecticut in 1806, but further than that he served a four years apprenticeship at watchmaking in the East and became adept at his profession, but few particulars of his life are known prior to his coming to this city in 1857 or 1858, when he engaged as watchmaker with I. B. Curran, and subsequently with George W. Chatterton, Sr., with whom he has been for the past 15 years.
His funeral took place from the residence of Mr. George W. Chatterton, yesterday afternoon, being conducted by Elwood Commandery Knights Templar, of which he was a member. The casket containing the remains was an elegant one, and it was decorated with beautiful Masonic floral emblems. The services at the house consisted only of the ritual of the Knights. At the conclusion of the services, the remains were placed in the hearse by the pall bearers, and borne to Oak Ridge, where they were placed in the grave with the usual ceremonies of the order.
IL State Journal, Springfield, IL, 6-7-1880
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The will of Commodore Luther A. Allen, deceased, has been admitted to the probate court. He bequeaths to John H. Freeman his universal lathe, fixtures and all appurtenances. To Gen. John Cook all his masonic regalia and emblems, gold neck chain and an old meerschaum pipe. To Wm. C. Sommer, his cutting engine and all fixtures. To Geo. W. Chatterson Sr., a new meershaum pipe. To Noah Divelbiss his breech-loading gun. the rest of his property including money, diamonds, jewelry, silverware, books, etc., is left to Miss Hattie Turner, his niece, of Groton, New York.
IL State Register, Springfield, IL, 6-9-1880
Born in Connecticut. Died at age 74y.
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Just one week ago this morning the Journal announced that the well known and esteemed gentleman was seriously ill with kidney disease, and that his condition was precarious. Throughout the week he lingered, most of the time suffering the greatest agony, until shortly before four o'clock Saturday afternoon, when he died. During his illness he had the best medical attendance, nearly all the loading physicians of the city being called in consultations, and received the most careful nursing and devoted attention from Mr. George W. Chatterton and family, Jack Freeman, and other friends who were with him night and day, but their efforts were unavailing to prolong his life.
Mr. Allen for over 20 years has been well known to all the citizens of Springfield, as a genial old gentleman, an expert watchmaker and jeweler, and a kind and sympathetic friend. Not to know the Commodore was not to know Springfield, and to known him was to respect him.
Mr. Allen was born in Connecticut in 1806, but further than that he served a four years apprenticeship at watchmaking in the East and became adept at his profession, but few particulars of his life are known prior to his coming to this city in 1857 or 1858, when he engaged as watchmaker with I. B. Curran, and subsequently with George W. Chatterton, Sr., with whom he has been for the past 15 years.
His funeral took place from the residence of Mr. George W. Chatterton, yesterday afternoon, being conducted by Elwood Commandery Knights Templar, of which he was a member. The casket containing the remains was an elegant one, and it was decorated with beautiful Masonic floral emblems. The services at the house consisted only of the ritual of the Knights. At the conclusion of the services, the remains were placed in the hearse by the pall bearers, and borne to Oak Ridge, where they were placed in the grave with the usual ceremonies of the order.
IL State Journal, Springfield, IL, 6-7-1880
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The will of Commodore Luther A. Allen, deceased, has been admitted to the probate court. He bequeaths to John H. Freeman his universal lathe, fixtures and all appurtenances. To Gen. John Cook all his masonic regalia and emblems, gold neck chain and an old meerschaum pipe. To Wm. C. Sommer, his cutting engine and all fixtures. To Geo. W. Chatterson Sr., a new meershaum pipe. To Noah Divelbiss his breech-loading gun. the rest of his property including money, diamonds, jewelry, silverware, books, etc., is left to Miss Hattie Turner, his niece, of Groton, New York.
IL State Register, Springfield, IL, 6-9-1880
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Just one week ago this morning the Journal announced that the well known and esteemed gentleman was seriously ill with kidney disease, and that his condition was precarious. Throughout the week he lingered, most of the time suffering the greatest agony, until shortly before four o'clock Saturday afternoon, when he died. During his illness he had the best medical attendance, nearly all the loading physicians of the city being called in consultations, and received the most careful nursing and devoted attention from Mr. George W. Chatterton and family, Jack Freeman, and other friends who were with him night and day, but their efforts were unavailing to prolong his life.
Mr. Allen for over 20 years has been well known to all the citizens of Springfield, as a genial old gentleman, an expert watchmaker and jeweler, and a kind and sympathetic friend. Not to know the Commodore was not to know Springfield, and to known him was to respect him.
Mr. Allen was born in Connecticut in 1806, but further than that he served a four years apprenticeship at watchmaking in the East and became adept at his profession, but few particulars of his life are known prior to his coming to this city in 1857 or 1858, when he engaged as watchmaker with I. B. Curran, and subsequently with George W. Chatterton, Sr., with whom he has been for the past 15 years.
His funeral took place from the residence of Mr. George W. Chatterton, yesterday afternoon, being conducted by Elwood Commandery Knights Templar, of which he was a member. The casket containing the remains was an elegant one, and it was decorated with beautiful Masonic floral emblems. The services at the house consisted only of the ritual of the Knights. At the conclusion of the services, the remains were placed in the hearse by the pall bearers, and borne to Oak Ridge, where they were placed in the grave with the usual ceremonies of the order.
IL State Journal, Springfield, IL, 6-7-1880
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The will of Commodore Luther A. Allen, deceased, has been admitted to the probate court. He bequeaths to John H. Freeman his universal lathe, fixtures and all appurtenances. To Gen. John Cook all his masonic regalia and emblems, gold neck chain and an old meerschaum pipe. To Wm. C. Sommer, his cutting engine and all fixtures. To Geo. W. Chatterson Sr., a new meershaum pipe. To Noah Divelbiss his breech-loading gun. the rest of his property including money, diamonds, jewelry, silverware, books, etc., is left to Miss Hattie Turner, his niece, of Groton, New York.
IL State Register, Springfield, IL, 6-9-1880
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