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Elisha Johnson Allen (abt. 1760 - 1824)

Elisha Johnson Allen
Born about in Prince George, Colony of Virginiamap [uncertain]
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married [date unknown] [location unknown]
Husband of — married [date unknown] [location unknown]
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Died at about age 64 in Warren, Georgia, United Statesmap
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Contents

Birth

Daughters of the American Revolution
Elisha Allen is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A001524.

Exactly where and when Elisha Allen was born is unknown. Most family trees indicate that he was born about 1759/60 in possibly Virginia.[1]

Because Elisha was a land owner in Wilkes, Georgia in 1793, he was born no later than 1772.

Revolutionary War

Elisha Allen's rank and service in the Revolutionary War is unknown.

Elisha is recognized as a DAR patriot # A001524. His name is on a granite marker located on the lawn of the Warren County Courthouse in Warrenton, Georgia that was dedicated to the Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Warren County.[2]

Wife & Children

Rebecca was Elisha's widow. Her maiden name is suggested as "Smith". Historical documentation is needed to support her maiden name. Elisha’s DAR record states they were married in 1783. Historical documentation is needed to support that information.

It is unclear if Elisha was married before Rebecca.

Heirs of Elisha's estate constructed from his Warren, Georgia probate records:

  • Joseph Allen: m. Anna Crenshaw
  • Benjamin Allen: m. Sarah
  • Mary Allen: m. Benjamin Doster
  • George S. Allen: m1. Cassandra Eubanks, m2. Mary Ann Crenshaw
  • ? Allen: m. James B. Marler
  • Freeman Allen
  • Rhoda Allen: m. James Claxton
  • Elisha Allen: m. Mary Elizabeth Beckwith
  • Jackson Allen

Freeman, Rhoda, Elisha, and Jackson were minors in 1824.

Timeline

Wilkes, Georgia

  • ????: Land Purchase: Elisha purchases 150 acres from Jesse Sanford on Red Lick. Land was possibly part of Jesse's 1,000 acre plat. In later tax records, Elisha's land borders Pierce Bailey.
  • 1793: Tax Record: Captain Bunclay's [Bunkley's] district; Elisha is a defaulter on the tax record.[3]

Warren, Georgia

  • 1794: Tax Record: Captain Bunkley's district[4]
  • 1801: Tax Record: Joseph Carter's district[5]
  • 1805: Tax Record: Captain Mullin's district; Note: Another Allen is on the same page (Jeanette?)[6]
  • 1807: Georgia Land Lottery: Elisha is a fortunate drawer of land in Wilkinson, Georgia.[7]
  • 1808: Greene, Georgia land deed mentions land adj. to Elisha Allen; In a Greene, Georgia land deed, Thomas Chappell identified as Seller, George Hargraves identified as Buyer, ELISHA ALLEN, William Acre & John Dismukes identified as adj. landowners, Jess Sanford OG? and Lion Wheeles Previous Landowner[8]
  • 1817: Tax Record: Captain Roger's district; Elisha is a defaulter; Note: John Allen is on the same page, also a defaulter[9]
  • 1818: Elisha applies for the administration on the estate and effects of John Parham[10]
  • 1818: Tax Record: Captain Roger's district; Note: Benjamin and Joseph Allen on the same page[11]
  • 1818: Security for the estate of Pierce Bailey[12]
  • 1820: Census: Captain Richard Gunn's district[13]
  • 1821: Security for the estate of Rhoda Battle; Note: Two of her children married Allens. Her son William married George S. Allen’s daughter Rebecca[14]

Death

According to probate records, Elisha passed away sometime before 8 November 1824 in Warren, Georgia. His burial location is unknown. A Find-a-Grave memorial was created for him.[15]

Probate Records

  • 8 November 1824: Letters of Administration granted to Elisha's son George S. Allen[16][17]
  • 22 November 1824: Inventory and appraisement of estate[18]
  • 14 December 1824: Notice to sell estate property[19]
  • 6 January 1825: Estate property sold[20]
  • 17 January 1825: Notice to sell two tracts of land containing 410 acres[21]
  • 6 March 1825: Guardian bond[22]
  • 16 May 1825 (recorded): Annual returns[23]
  • 2 May 1825: Returns approved by the court[24]
  • 5 March 1826: Real estate sale notice and George S. Allen appointed guardian of minors[25]
  • 9 May 1826: Notice to sell 150 acres on the waters of Willliams' Creek, adjoining the lands of James and Pierce Bailey, John Harris, and Willis Darden to satisfy two executions in favor of James Bailey against Joseph and Elisha Allen[26]
  • 8 June 1826 (recorded): Annual returns[27]
  • 7 October 1826: Notice to divide negroes[28]
  • 26 December 1826: Division of negroes[29]
  • 12 May 1827 (recorded): Annual returns[30]
  • 14 July 1829 (recorded): Annual returns[31]
  • 24 May 1831 (recorded): Annual returns[32]

Research Notes

  • Elisha's profile lacks sources to support his life prior to 1793. It may be possible to learn more from his land purchase from Jesse Sanford prior to 1793. This land purchase may be recorded in Wilkes, Georgia deeds and mortgages, which are unavailable to review outside a FamilySearch library. Other records in Wilkes, Georgia may mention Elisha.
  • Elisha's middle name of Johnson was found on his 1820 Warren, Georgia census. A middle name or initial is not present on any other historical document posted for Elisha. It's possible that Johnson was written in error.
  • Elisha's orphans in Roger's district were fortunate drawers in the Georgia Land Lottery of 1827.[33] They drew Lot 155 in the 2nd district, 4th section of Coweta county. Their record is available to review in a FamilySearch library.

Sources

  1. ↑ Elisha Allen, Born 1759, Georgia Archives
  2. ↑ Elisha Allen, DAR marker, https://www.thegagenweb.com/gawarren/military/amrev.htm
  3. ↑ "Georgia, Tax Digests, 1787-1900", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:68LR-5FHK : Tue Oct 10 07:12:38 UTC 2023), Entry for Elisha Allen.
  4. ↑ "Elisha Allen, 1794, Warren, "Georgia, Tax Digests, 1787-1900", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:68YK-11JN : Tue Oct 10 08:07:33 UTC 2023), Entry for Elisha Allen.
  5. ↑ Elisha Allen, 1801, Warren, "Georgia, Tax Digests, 1787-1900", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:68YV-BCXP : Tue Oct 10 07:42:49 UTC 2023), Entry for Elisha Allen.
  6. ↑ Elisha Allen, 1805, "Georgia, Tax Digests, 1787-1900", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:68Y2-97DM : Tue Oct 10 07:40:10 UTC 2023), Entry for Elisha Allen.
  7. ↑ Georgia 1807 Land Lottery, Format by C. W. Barnum, https://sites.rootsweb.com/~gatroup2/georgia_1807landlottery.htm
  8. ↑ Elisha Allen mentioned in Greene, Georgia land deed, https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/wheelus/26/
  9. ↑ Elisha Allen, 1817, Warren, "Georgia, Tax Digests, 1787-1900", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:681C-6R4K : Tue Oct 10 07:34:13 UTC 2023), Entry for Elisha Allen.
  10. ↑ Augusta chronicle, and Georgia gazette. (Augusta, Ga.) 1817-1820, December 24, 1818, Image 4, Georgia Historic Newspapers
  11. ↑ Elisha Allen, 1818, Warren, "Georgia, Tax Digests, 1787-1900", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:68YB-NBHD : Tue Oct 10 07:42:27 UTC 2023), Entry for Elisha Allen.
  12. ↑ Elisha Allen, Security for Pierce Bailey, Warren, "Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L935-JJSW?cc=1999178&wc=9SBM-VZ4%3A267818601%2C267844401 : 20 May 2014), Warren > Administration, executor and guardian returns 1803-1901 > image 12 of 152; citing various county, district, and probate courts.
  13. ↑ Elisha Johnson Allen, "United States Census, 1820" Ancestry Heritage Quest Name Elisha Johnson Allen Allen [Allen] [Elisha Johnson] Enumeration Date 7 Aug 1820 Home in 1820 (City, County, State) Capt Richard Gunns District, Warren, Georgia, USA Free White Persons - Males - Under 10 2 Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15 1 Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25 1 Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over 1 Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15 1 Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25 1 Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over 2 Slaves - Males - Under 14 1 Slaves - Females - 14 thru 25 3 Slaves - Females - 26 thru 44 3 Slaves - Females - 45 and over 1 Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture 5 Free White Persons - Under 16 4 Free White Persons - Over 25 3 Total Free White Persons 9 Total Slaves 8 Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other 17
  14. ↑ Elisha Allen, Security for the estate of Rhoda Battle, Warren, "Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L935-JJQQ?cc=1999178&wc=9SBM-VZ4%3A267818601%2C267844401 : 20 May 2014), Warren > Administration, executor and guardian returns 1803-1901 > image 44 of 152; citing various county, district, and probate courts.
  15. ↑ Elisha Allen, Find a Grave
  16. ↑ Elisha Allen, Letters of Administration, Warren, Georgia, Minutes 1817-1827 Minutes 1852-1858 Day book 1869-1885 Minutes 1858-1859, Film # 008629049, Image 72, FamilySearch
  17. ↑ Elisha Allen, Administration Bond, "Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8935-J86T?cc=1999178&wc=9SBM-JWR%3A267818601%2C267818602 : 20 May 2014), Warren > Administration bonds 1810-1861 vol A-B > image 100 of 432; citing various county, district, and probate courts.
  18. ↑ Elisha Allen, Inventory and appraisement of estate, "Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8935-JV74?cc=1999178&wc=9SBM-VZC%3A267818601%2C267854301 : 20 May 2014), Warren > Inventories and appraisements 1823-1837 vol D-E > image 41 of 421; citing various county, district, and probate courts.
  19. ↑ Elisha Allen, Notice to sell estate property, The Georgia journal. (Milledgeville, Ga.) 1809-1847, December 14, 1824, Image 1 Georgia Historical Newspapers
  20. ↑ Elisha Allen, Estate property sold, "Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L935-JVHR?cc=1999178&wc=9SBM-VZC%3A267818601%2C267854301 : 20 May 2014), Warren > Inventories and appraisements 1823-1837 vol D-E > image 55 of 421; citing various county, district, and probate courts.
  21. ↑ Elisha Allen, real estate sale notice, The missionary. (Mt. Zion, Hancock County, Ga.) 1819-182?, January 17, 1825, Image 3, Georgia Historic Newspapers
  22. ↑ Elisha Allen, Warren, Georgia, Guardian bonds, administrations, etc., 1796-1960, Film # 008192212, Image 175, FamilySearch
  23. ↑ Elisha Allen, Warren, Georgia, Annual returns 1798-1826, Film # 008317061, Image 354, FamilySearch
  24. ↑ Elisha Allen, Returns approved, Warren, Georgia, Minutes 1817-1827 Minutes 1852-1858 Day book 1869-1885 Minutes 1858-1859, Film # 008629049, Image 79,FamilySearch
  25. ↑ Elisha Allen, Real estate sale notice and appointment of guardian, Warren, Georgia, Minutes 1817-1827 Minutes 1852-1858 Day book 1869-1885 Minutes 1858-1859, Film # 008629049, Image 89, FamilySearch
  26. ↑ Elisha Allen, 150 acres to be sold, The Georgia journal. (Milledgeville, Ga.) 1809-1847, May 09, 1826, Image 4, Georgia Historic Newspapers
  27. ↑ Elisha Allen, Annual returns, 1826, Warren, Georgia, Annual returns, 1798-1910, Film # 008317043, Image 20, FamilySearch
  28. ↑ Elisha Allen, Notice to Divide Negroes, Warren, Georgia, Minutes 1817-1827 Minutes 1852-1858 Day book 1869-1885 Minutes 1858-1859, Film # 008629049, Image 94, FamilySearch
  29. ↑ Elisha Allen, Division of Negroes, Warren, Georgia, Annual returns, 1798-1910, Film # 008317043, Image 37, FamilySearch
  30. ↑ Elisha Allen, Annual returns, Warren, Georgia, Annual returns, 1798-1910, Film # 008317043, Image 40, FamilySearch
  31. ↑ Elisha Allen, Annual returns, Warren, Georgia, Annual returns, 1798-1910, Film # 008317043, Image 60, FamilySearch
  32. ↑ Elisha Allen, Annual returns, Warren, Georgia, Film # 008317043, Image 80, FamilySearch
  33. ↑ Houston, Martha Lou, Reprint of official register of land lottery of Georgia, 1827, FamilySearch
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Marsh-9608 Celia Marsh
This had a template error because of a typo:

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I changed the pipe to {{ but I'm not sure that's what was originally intended.

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Noland-165 Liz (Noland) Shifflett
Thanks Celia - someone deleted {Unsourced but left |Virginia|Georgia}

It happens a lot.

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[Living Winter]
Allen-35737 and Allen-31374 appear to represent the same person because: obvious.
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