Montgomery County PA Archives Biographies.....Allen, Theodore K. December 27, 1847 - 
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Source: Biographical Annals of Montgomery County Pennsylvania, T. S. Benham & Company and the Lewis Publishing Company, 1904
Author: Ellwood Roberts, Editor

THEODORE K. ALLEN, a well known farmer of Horsham township, 
is the son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Eaton) Glen. He was 
born at Horshamville, December 27, 1847, and educated at 
neighboring schools. His mother was a native of Horsham 
township, and his father was born on the sea while his 
parents were on their voyage to America from Ireland. 
Abraham's parents located on a rented farm and he was reared 
to farm pursuits. When he married he also began life on a 
rented farm. Later in life he accepted the position of 
sexton and care taker at Horsham Friends' meeting, which he 
filled for many years until his death. Their children: 
Charles, born in 1828; Elias, deceased; Ellwood, of Bryn 
Mawr, served in the army throughout the rebellion; Theodore 
K., subject of this sketch; Morris, a merchant of Ambler; 
Elizabeth (Mrs. Isaac Morgan); Josephine (Mrs. D. Dabree).
 
Theodore K. Allen in his boyhood assisted his father in 
digging the graves in the burying ground, continuing to do 
so as long as he lived, and succeeding him in the position 
when he died. He had sole charge of the cemetery for eleven 
years, during which time he interred 1027 bodies. He married 
in 1877, and soon afterwards bought the farm of 110 acres on 
which he now resides. It belonged to James and Caroline 
Lefevre, well known residents of Horsham township, in the 
vicinity of Prospectville, long since deceased. He has 
resided on the farm and cultivated it ever since. He has 
greatly improved the buildings, remodeling the house and 
erecting a new and commodious barn. He has added many 
conveniences to the farming outfit, and keeps the place in a 
high state of cultivation. It is located about a mile west 
of Prospectville, near the turnpike, and is devoted to 
general farming and dairying, Mr. Allen maintaining a large 
herd of fine cattle. He attends Philadelphia market. He also 
sells milk. He is a practical farmer, giving all his 
attention to his business, and has been successful.

Mr. Allen married, in 1877, Miss Harriet Anna Perry, who was 
born at Summerville, Pennsylvania, September 20, 1853, being 
the daughter of Joshua B. and Catharine (Staunton) Perry. 
Her father was born in December, 1808, and died March 17, 
1866. He was a tailor by trade, and followed his occupation 
at Willow Grove and in Philadelphia. His widow survived him 
many years, and died July 21, 1896, at the age of eighty-two 
years. Her name was Catharine Staunton, and she was 
descended from an old family in that section of 
Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Perry were both members of the 
Methodist church. Their children: Mary (Mrs. F. Walton); 
John A., harness maker; Jacob F., a farmer; Albert, served 
in the Union army during the rebellion, and is now a 
resident of Plainfield, New Jersey: George J., a farmer: 
Harriet A., wife of Mr. Allen; Savilla (Mrs. Isaac 
Shoemaker).

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore K. Allen: Walter, born 
October 17, 1880; Clarence K., born April 18, 1882; Howard 
E., born December 1, 1886; Irene D., born April 13, 1892; 
Mabel C., born June 24, 1895.

In politics Mr. Allen is a Republican. He has been judge of 
elections, and has filled other minor township offices, but 
is not in any sense an office seeker. He is an active 
business man, and has the respect and confidence of the 
community in which he lives.

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