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George Allen |
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Houston,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
29° 45' 21.926124",
-95° 22' 46.45272"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
(April 12, 1812 - June 5, 1854) Texas War for Independence soldier; served also in Somervell Expedition against aggressors in Republic of Texas. Born in New York state. Came to Texas in 1830s. Settled 1838 in Houston, to help his brothers, Augustus C. and John Kirby Allen, establish city. George Allen in 1839 became first committeeman appointed to make improvements in shipping artery, Buffalo Bayou. He married Harriet E. Fenley of Nacogdoches; they had 3 sons.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
George Allen Historical Marker Location Map, Houston, Texas
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