| Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary | March 11-16, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Deceased Person | Rev. Benjamin W. Allen |
| Birth | ca 1834 in Newcastle county, Del. in or near Odessa or Middletown. |
| Death | 1907; ca 72 yo |
| Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information | He was bound to Joseph Handsom where he served as farm hand until 21/22 yo. Served some time on man-o-warship in U. S. service. Converted when small boy & joined Mount Zion Methodist Episcopal Church near Port Penn, Del. Early days of Conference joined Old Zoar M. E. Church. Entered Centennary Biblical Institute (Morgan College) in 1874. Later attended Drew Theological Seminary. Appointments: Bridgeton, John Wesley (now Calvary), Germanstown, Mount Zion Barclay and Summervile. |
| Family and Other Information | Parents may have been free. He never married. |
| Online PDF Page Number (if available) | haithi trust pdf pg 843 / 121 |
| Photo availbility? | – |
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