Matilda (McGuire) Allen (1848 - 1908)

Born 22 Nov 1848 in Illinois, United States

Wife of George Wilbur Allen — married about 1875 in United States

Died 29 Sep 1908 at age 59 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States

Biography

Matilda was the daughter of Joseph McGuire and Mary Mariah Miller Racine

Matilda McGuire Allen BIRTH 22 Nov 1848 DEATH 29 Sep 1908 (aged 59) BURIAL Center Grove Cemetery Cambridge, Story County, Iowa, USA MEMORIAL ID 14957038

wife of George W

Matilda Allen was born Nov. 22, 1848; died Sept. 29, 1908, age 59 years, 9 months, 9 days. She was married to G. W. Allen March 1, 1875. There were born to this union three sons, including Earnest Allen and one daughter. Four brothers and four sisters survive her. Her death was caused by the nervous shock following an operation for cancer at Mercy Hospital, Des Moines. Her husband and brother, J. McGuire were present when death came. The funeral was held at the M. E. Church today. Rev. C. E. Bennett, pastor, presided and preached a logical and tender discourse showing that death to the Christian was a realization of greater friendship and happiness. A large choir sang the hymns with appropriate expression. The pall bearers were George Lingenfelter, Daniel Haley, Leonard Tipton, O. F. Heinrich, Aaron McWherter and Chas George. The interment was at the cemetery at Elwell. Deceased became a member of the United Brethren church in her youth and when living in Nebraska transferred her membership to the Methodist Episcopal church, in which communion she was steadfast till her death. Her death was a severe shock to the bereaved family and the community. She was a mother in the truest sense, a devoted wife, a good neighbor and friend. Her departure is a grievious loss to them one and all. The community deeply sympathizes with the bereaved ones in their great sorrow.

Spouse George Wilbur Allen 1850–1930

Children Ernest Allen 1877–1913 Sidney Allen 1879–1960 Ida Mae Allen Mason 1882–1953 Edgar Wilbur Allen 1888–1937

Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996 Name Matilda Trunnell Gender Female Marriage Date 01 Mar 1875 Marriage Place Story, Iowa Spouse George Allen FHL Film Number 1403711

1850 United States Federal Census Name Matilda McGuire Gender Female Race White Age 1 Birth Year abt 1849 Birthplace Illinois Home in 1850 District 37, Whiteside, Illinois, USA Line Number 41 Dwelling Number 239 Family Number 239 Household Members (Name) Age Joseph McGuire 24 Mary McGuire 28 Mary McGuire 9 Elizabeth McGuire 6 John McGuire 4 Matilda McGuire 1 Hiram Row 23

1860 United States Federal Census Name M Resine [Matilda Racine] [Matilda McGuire] Age 12 Birth Year abt 1848 Gender Female Race White Birth Place Illinois Home in 1860 Pleasant Hill, Pike, Illinois Post Office Pleasant Hill Dwelling Number 214 Family Number 214 Attended School Y Household Members (Name) Age J B Resine 40 Canada M Resine 38 Penn E Resine 17 F born Illinois J Resine 14 M born Illinois M Resine 12 F born Illinois E Resine 9 F born Illinois A Resine 5 F born Illinois F Resine 3 M born Illinois

1870 United States Federal Census Name Malinda Raccin [Matilda Racine] [Matilda McGuire] Birthplace Illinois Dwelling Number 47 Home in 1870 Franklin, Polk, Iowa Race White Gender Female Father of Foreign Birth Yes Household Members (Name) Age J B Raccin [John B Racine] 53 born Canada Mary Raccin 47 Mary Miller Racine born Penn Elizabeth Raccin [Elizabeth McGuire] 25 John Raccin [John McGuire] 23 Malinda Raccin [Matilda McGuire] 20 Eliza Raccin [Eliza McGuire] 18 Ellis Raccin [Alice Racine] 16 in father's will Frances Raccin [Francis Racine] 14 in father's will Charles Raccin [Charles Racine] 12 in father's will Cordelia Raccin Cordelia Racine] 8 in father's will

1880 United States Federal Census Name Matilda Allen Age 28 Birth Date Abt 1852 Birthplace Iowa Home in 1880 Danbury, Red Willow, Nebraska, USA Dwelling Number 165 Race White Gender Female Relation to Head of House Wife Marital Status Married Spouse's Name George Allen Occupation Keeping House Household Members (Name) Age Relationship George Allen 30 Self (Head) Matilda Allen 28 Wife Ernie Allen 3 Son Sydie Allen 2 Son

1900 United States Federal Census Name Mytildia Allen Age 51 Birth Date Nov 1849 Birthplace Illinois, USA Home in 1900 New Albany, Story, Iowa Ward of City 9018 Sheet Number 10 Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation 8 Family Number 213 Race White Gender Female Relation to Head of House Wife Marital Status Married Spouse's Name George Allen Marriage Year 1875 Years Married 25 Father's Birthplace California, USA Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, USA Mother: number of living children 4 Mother: How many children 4 Can Read Y Can Speak English Y Household Members (Name) Age Relationship George Allen 50 Head Mytildia Allen 51 Wife Earnest Allen 22 Son George Allen 20 Son Edgar Allen 12 Son Ida Allen 18 Daughter Graceie Allen 2 Niece

Matilda was born in 1848. She passed away in 1908.

Sources

• ancestry records