J.R. Allen, P. 0., Baylis; was born in this county in 1850; his parents, J. M. and Mary Allen, were natives of Kentucky, and came here in an early day and settled on the farm where J. B. now resides. In 1867 he married Mahala A. Houston, who was born in Adams county, this State in 1848, and they had 7 children - namely - William D., Charles T., Andy M., Leva (deceased), J. L., Jeff R. and Mary M.

Mr. Allen has followed carpentering and farming; owns 90 acres of land. He had one brother, who lost his life in the late war; was first wounded near Helena, Ark., and died at Cape Girardeau.

History of Pike County Chapman & Co. 1880 (People/ Towns / Religion/ )