Allen Colvin (abt. 1811 - aft. 1850)

Born about 1811 in Kentucky

Ancestors

Husband of Eveline (Mahan) Colvin — married 24 Sep 1840 in Floyd County, Kentucky

Descendants

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Biography

Allen COLVIN was born about 1811 and died between 1850 and 1860 probably in either Johnson County, Kentucky or Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was the son of Sarah FAIRCHILD and John COLVIN.

Allen COLVIN married on 24 September 1840 in Floyd County Kentucky to Eveline MAHAN.^[1]

Eveline MAHAN was born about 1825 in Virginia. She was the daughter of Henry MAHAN and his wife, Elizabeth.

Children of Allen COLVIN and Eveline MAHAN:

1. Johisa "Gehaza, Johisey" COLVIN (Born: About July 1841); Married: 18 March 1874 in Johnson County, Kentucky to Josephine RICE
2. Abiud "Abide" COLVIN (Born: About 1842)
3. Margaret Jane COLVIN (Born: About 1845; Last known child born about 1874, husband remarried 19 August 1885 in Morgan County, Kentucky; 2 of her children were living with their paternal grandparents in 1880 census record); Married: 17 June 1867 to George W. BURKE (son of Richard BURKE and Sarah TACKETT). - possible 1880? "United States Census, 1880", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCZQ-SHF : Mon Sep 18 01:40:38 UTC 2023), Entry for Cornealus Williams and Sarah Williams, 1880.
4. Sarah A. COLVIN (Born: About 1847)
5. Elizabeth COLVIN (Born: About 1849)
6. Henry COLVIN (Born: About 1850)
7. Lucinda COLVIN (Born: About 1851)

Research Progress

Allen COLVIN, before marriage

1820 United States Federal Census Record of Floyd County, Kentucky, Household of John COLVIN [indexed CALOIA]^[2]

Household in 1820:

Household headed by John COLVIN:

3 Free White Males Aged Under 10 Years

1 Free White Male Aged 10 to 16 Years

1 Free White Male Aged Over 45 Years

1 Free White Female Aged Under 10 Years

1 Free White Female Aged 10 to 16 Years

1 Free White Female Aged 16 to 26 Years

1 Free White Female Aged 26 to 45 Years

2 Individuals Listed in Agriculture

1830 United States Federal Census Record of Floyd County, Kentucky, Household of John CALVIN^[3]

Household in 1830:

Household headed by John COLVIN [indexed CALVIN]

2 Free White Males Aged 5 to 10 Years

1 Free White Male Aged 10 to 15 Years

2 Free White Males Aged 15 to 20 Years

1 Free White Male Aged 20 to 30 Years

1 Free White Male Aged 50 to 60 Years

2 Free White Females Aged 5 to 10 Years

1 Free White Female Aged 10 to 15 Years

1 Free White Female Aged 40 to 50 Years

Total of 11 Individuals

• It is unknown at this time if Allen COLVIN was enumerated in the household of his father in 1840. Further Research is needed, but the household of John COLVIN in 1840 is listed here for reference.

1840 United States Federal Census Record of Floyd County, Kentucky, Household of John COLVIN^[4]

Household in 1840:

Household headed by John COLVIN

1 Free White Male Aged 10 to 15 Years

1 Free White Male Aged 15 to 20 Years

1 Free White Male Aged 20 to 30 Years

1 Free White Male Aged 30 to 40 Years

1 Free White Male Aged 50 to 60 Years

1 Free White Female Aged 10 to 15 Years

1 Free White Female Aged 15 to 20 Years

1 Free White Female Aged 40 to 50 Years

Researcher's Notes:

Next Household is headed by John COLVIN, Jr.

Eveline MAHAN, before Marriage

Allen COLVIN and Eveline MAHAN, after Marriage

Marriage Record, 24 September 1840 in Floyd County, Kentucky^[5]

1850 United States Federal Census Record in Johnson County, Kentucky, Household of Allen COLVIN^[6]

Household in 1850:

Allen COLVIN, Age: 39 Years, Occupation: Farmer, Value of Real Estate: $200, Place of Birth: Tennessee

Eveline COLVIN, Age: 25 Years, Place of Birth: Virginia, Cannot Read nor Write.

Jehisa COLVIN, Male, Age: 9 Years, Place of Birth: Kentucky, Attending School.

Abiud COLVIN, Age: 8 Years, Place of Birth: Kentucky, Attending School.

Margarett J. COLVIN, Age: 5 Years, Place of Birth: Kentucky, Attending School.

Sarah A. COLVIN, Age: 3 Years, Place of Birth: Kentucky.

Elizabeth COLVIN, Age: 1 Year, Place of Birth: Kentucky.

Henry COLVIN, Age: 2 Months, Place of Birth: Kentucky.

1860 United States Federal Census Record of Magoffin County, Kentucky, Household of Eveline COLVIN^[7]

Household in 1860:

Eveline COLVIN, Age: 40 Years, Occupation: Farmer, Value of Real Estate: $125, Value of Personal Estate: $100, Place of Birth: Kentucky, Mark is in attending school column.

Gehaza COLVIN, Age: 18 Years, Occupation: Farm Laborer, Place of Birth: Kentucky, Attending School.

Biar COLVIN, Age: 17 Years, Occupation: Farm Laborer, Place of Birth: Kentucky, Attending School.

June COLVIN, Age: 15 Years, Occupation: House Keeper, Place of Birth: Kentucky, Attending School.

Sarah COLVIN, Age: 14 Years, Place of Birth: Kentucky, Attending School.

Elizabeth COLVIN, Age: 11 Years, Place of Birth: Kentucky, Attending School.

Lucinda COLVIN, Age: 9 Years, Place of Birth: Kentucky.

Henry COLVIN, Age: 10 Years, Place of Birth: Kentucky.

Sources

1. ↑ Floyd County, Kentucky, "Marriages 1817 - 1849 (file no. 657 - 1440)," File no. 1321, Allen Colvin and Evelina Mahan, 24 September 1840; digital images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C91F-Y4KX-H?i=835&cat=726744 : accessed 28 November 2017); citing Floyd County Courthouse, Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Family History Library US and Canada Film no. 2109936, images 835 and 836.
2. ↑ 1820 U. S. census, Floyd County, Kentucky, population schedule, no division stated, p. 35, line 27, household of John Caloia; database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLN-TTT : accessed 29 October 2017); citing National Archives microfilm publication M33, roll 22; Family History Library microfilm 186,182.
3. ↑ 1830 U. S. census, Floyd County, Kentucky, population schedule, no division stated, p. 102 (penned), line 12, household of John Calvin; database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHPB-KDH : accessed 29 October 2017); citing National Archives microfilm publication M19, roll 36; Family History Library microfilm 7,815.
4. ↑ 1840 U. S. census, Floyd County, Kentucky, population schedule, no division stated, p. 271, line 13, household of John Colvin; database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHT8-YT7 : accessed 29 October 2017); citing National Archives microfilm publication M704, roll 110; Family History Library microfilm 7,825.
5. ↑ Floyd County, Kentucky, "Marriages 1817 - 1849 (file no. 657 - 1440)," File no. 1321, Allen Colvin and Evelina Mahan, 24 September 1840; digital images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C91F-Y4KX-H?i=835&cat=726744 : accessed 28 November 2017); citing Floyd County Courthouse, Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Family History Library US and Canada Film no. 2109936, images 835 and 836.
6. ↑ 1850 U. S. census, Johnson County, Kentucky, population schedule, no division stated, p. 106 A (stamped), p. 211 (penned), dwelling 351, family 351, household of Allen Colvin; database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M65Z-JJV : accessed 29 October 2017); citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 208.
7. ↑ 1860 U. S. census, Magoffin County, Kentucky, population schedule, Licking Station (post office), p. 499 (penned right), p. 75 and 76 (penned on page number line), dwelling 515, family 515, household of Eveline Colvin; database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZ19-6MX : accessed 29 October 2017); citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 385.