Born: Fleming County, Kentucky, 1847.
Died: Spokane, Washington, 1902.
Was the youngest of three brothers who served in the Christian ministry Dr. J. M. and J. W. Allen being the other two. Was educated in the public schools at Bloomington and at Eureka College. He began the study of law with Judge W. E. Nelson, of Decatur, but soon decided to enter the ministry. Besides other congregations in Illinois, he served the First Church in Springfield for a period of seven years. His health failing, he moved to Hutchinson, Kansas, and later to Spokane, Washington.
Mr. Allen was a clear and vigorous thinker, a sincere and frank man and an efficient preacher.