Cumberland County, Maine - Charles W. Allen
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Biography
Charles W. Allen
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 532-533


Charles W. Allen, of the firm of F. O. Bailey & Co., 46 Exchange Street and
corner of Middle and Market Streets, Portland, was born in Poland, Me., on
November 28, 1848. His parents. were William P. and Lucy H. (Porter) Allen, the
former of whom was also a native of Poland, the mother being born in the town of
Paris, Me.

William P. Allen, who was a son of William Allen, followed the combined
vocations of a farmer and carriage manufacturer throughout the active period of
his life. He died in 1858. His wife, Lucy H. Porter, who was a daughter of
Charles Porter and grand-daughter of Charles Porter, Sr., is still living. Of
their five children two survive-Ray Hamilton and Charles W. The first named
married William Buxton, of North Yarmouth, after his death, which occurred in
1882, becoming the wife of Edward J. Hoadley, of Hartford, Conn.

Charles W. Allen received his education in the public schools of Norway and at
the Edward Little Institute of Auburn, Me. On leaving school in 1866, at the age
of eighteen years, he came to Portland to take a position as clerk for F. O.
Bailey. Three years later he bought an interest in the business, and since then
has continued in partnership with Mr. Bailey. Mr. Allen married Miss Ida G.
Neal, a daughter of Alvin and Emily E. (Woodside) Neal, who were formerly
residents of Portland, but are now living in Lexington, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Allen
have one son, Neal Woodside Allen.

In political views Mr. Allen is a stanch Republican. Among the various fraternal
organizations with which he is affiliated are: Ancient Landmark Lodge, A. F. &
A. M.; Mount Vernon Chapter, Portland Commandery; Unity Lodge, Independent Order
of Odd Fellows; and the Portland Club. He and his wife are members of the
Universalist church. Mr. Allen is now erecting a substantial residence at 149
Pine Street, where the family will make their home after its completion.