Cumberland County, Maine - Henry M. Allen
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Biography
Henry M. Allen
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 667


Henry M. Allen, who owns and conducts a good farm in Freeport, Me., was born in
this town, April 9, 1826, son of Paul and Rosanna (Grouse) Allen. Mr. Allen's
paternal grandfather was an early settler in Freeport, where he acquired a tract
of land which he improved into a valuable farm. He cultivated the soil with
prosperous results, working diligently to support his large family; and he was
known as a steady, industrious, and patriotic citizen. His last days were passed
upon his farm with his children, and he died at, the age of eighty five years.
He was a Whig in politics and a Baptist in religion. He married Mary A. Potter,
who also lived to a good old age. They reared a family of sixteen children,
Paul, Mr. Allen's father, being the eldest son.

Paul Allen was born in Harpswell, Me.; and when a young man he learned the trade
of a stone mason. He followed that and other occupations in Freeport for some
time, and finally settled upon a farm which he cleared and improved. He was a
type of the sturdy old pioneer settler of Maine, whose energy and perseverance
conquered the various difficulties which obstructed his path in life; and he
succeeded in establishing a good home for himself and family. He was not wanting
in courage and patriotism, and at the commencement of the War of 1812 he readily
left his quiet harvest fields and served as a soldier during the continuance of
hostilities. The closing years of his life were passed comfortably at his home
in Freeport, where he died, a veteran of nearly eighty. He was a supporter of
the Whig party in politics. His wife, Rosanna Grouse, who was a native of
Harpswell, became the mother of thirteen children, all of whom grew to maturity,
and of these four are now living, namely : Henry M., the subject of this sketch
Jane; Charles; and George. Mrs. Rosanna G. Allen lived to reach the advanced age
of ninety-four years. Mr. Allen's parents were members of the Baptist church.
Henry M. Allen grew to manhood in Freeport, and received his education in the
schools of that town. He followed the sea for some years, during which time he
visited many of the important ports of the world, and made a circuit of the
globe. From the position of an able seaman he rose to the rank of second mate, a
post which he capably filled until relinquishing seafaring life early in the
sixties; and he then settled in Freeport, where he has since resided. In 1894 he
purchased the farm which he is now cultivating successfully, enjoying prosperous
and easy circumstances.

On May 23, 1858, Mr. Allen was united in marriage with Elizabeth McFarland,
daughter of Robert McFarland, of Freeport. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Allen died April 1,
1861, leaving one daughter, namely: Elnora P., who was born March 17, 1859, and
is now residing with her father. His second wife, Rachel Y. Philbrook, whom he
wedded May 14, 1866, died September 17, 1892. Mr. Allen is a Democrat in
politics, and is a member of the Baptist church.