ALLEN family from Accomack County, Virginia
My great great grandmother is Sarah R Allen born 1 Nov 1837. I am looking for information on who her parents were. I know she had three uncles that were Methodist Episcopal Ministers. One was Edward Evans Allen born 15 Aug 1804. He died in 1872 in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania. Another is Thomas D Allen born 21 Dec 1801. Edward was the pastor at Seaman's or Sailor's Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church in Fells Point, Baltimore, Maryland from 1845 to 1853. Sarah was married to my great great grandfather in 1853 by the pastor that replaced Edward at the Seaman's Bethel church.The pastor's name was McElfresh. There are two biographies of Edward Evans Allen. Each of them list his place of birth as Accomack County, Virginia. One of the biographies lists Edward's father as Edward Allen. There is a brief biography of Thomas also listing his birthplace as Accomack Country, Virginia also. In all census records, Sarah is listed as being born in Maryland. There are several Sarah Allens out there in Maryland vital records. I would be grateful if this rings any bells or if someone might know more about this family.
Thanks,
George
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Re: ALLEN family from Accomack County, Virginia
Audrey Post 9/20/11