Died
at age 23
in Andersonville, Macon Co., Georgia, USA
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Pvt William Allen served in the United States Civil War. Enlisted: 4 Jan, 1864 Mustered out: 13 Aug, 1864 died in Andersonville Prison of dysentery. Side: USA Regiment(s): 1st Regiment, New York Dragoons
Pvt William Allen was a POW in Andersonville Prison during The United States Civil War.
Pvt William Allen Died while a Prisoner of War in Andersonville Prison during The United States Civil War.
William Allen was born on 6 Apr 1841 in West Almond, Allegany Co., New York, USA, son of Wesson Allen (~1824 - ~1900) and Sally Ann (Stewart) Allen (1820 - ).
William died of dysentery on 13 Aug 1864 in Andersonville Prison, Macon Co., Georgia aged 23. Occupation: Farmer He is buried in Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Georgia.
Parents Wesson Allen and Sally Ann Stewart
He was a Private in the 1st Dragoons and enlisted on 4 January 1864 for 6 months.
Missing in action June 1, 1864.
He was taken prisoner at the Battle of Cold Harbor
Died 13 August 1864 in Andersonville Prison of fever.
Buried at Andersonville, GA.
Federal Pension Information:
His Widow (Laura Allen) applied for a pension on 3/28/1865
application # 87,658
His Minor Child (Nesson Allen) applied for a pension on 5/15/1871
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13635603/william-allen: accessed 03 May 2023), memorial page for Pvt William Allen (1841–13 Aug 1864), Find a Grave Memorial ID 13635603, citing Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (contributor 48353502).
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