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Allen, Orlando, son of John M. and Betsey (May) Allen, was born in the town of Fenner, this county, October
6, 1824. His father was a native of Otsego county, born in 1789, and, located at Fenner Corners in 1822. Here he
conducted a blacksmith shop for many years and latter engaged in farming, being widely known in the vicinity as
a man of strict integrity and holding various minor town offices. He died at Perryville, May 26, 1892, honored
and respected by all who had known him. His grandfather, Jared Allen, served through the Revolutionary war, died
in 1827, over ninety years old, and is buried in the cemetery at Cooperstown, N. Y. Orlando Allen was educated
in the common schools and has always followed the occupation of farming, principally in the town of Fenner. He
retired in 1893 and located in Cazenovia village. Mr. Allen has served as assessor three years; is a member of
long standing of the Presbyterian church. He married in 1850 Louisa M. Whipple, daughter of Elisha Whipple of Fenner.
FROM:
Our County and it's people
A Descriptive and Biographical Record of
Madison County, New York
Edited by: John E. Smith
The Boston History Co., Publishers 1890
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