Bio: Allen, Daniel (1889) -- Continued from pg. 1.
Surnames: ALLEN WRIGHT

DIES AFTER TWO WEEKS OF BLISS

"Uncle Dan" Allen Expires Suddenly from Heart Trouble This Morning

Aged Bridegroom Was Preparing His Garden for Spring Seeding When the End Came

After two weeks of married life, Daniel Allen expired suddenly at his home at 1216 Logan Street this morning of heart failure.  Yesterday the old veteran was apparently hearty and was preparing his garden for the annual spring seeding.  His death came suddenly and was not expected by his friends.  He is survived by his widow, formerly Mrs. Margaret Van Vleet, of this city.

The funeral arrangements will be announce later, as they have not, up to the present time, been fully prepared.

Mr. Allen and Mrs. Margaret Van Vleet were married two weeks ago, April 23, by Rev. Fogg.  This was one of the strangest cases on record in the county.  Mr. Allen being 71 years old and his wife 67 years of age.

Mr. Allen was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, living there until eight years old.  He was one of the first to answer the call for volunteers, enlisting at Beaver Dam, and seeing extensive service throughout the war.  He fought in the Missouri campaign and the memorable battles of Pea Ridge and Lookout Mountain.  After being mustered out of the service, Mr. Allen drifted out to South Dakota, where he entered the home for old soldiers.  He had been a resident of the North side for the past eight years and had many friends among the veterans of the city.  La Crosse Tribune, Wed., May 12, 1909, pg. 4.

ALLEN INTERRED TODAY

The remains of Daniel Allen, who expired suddenly at his home, 1216 Logan Street, Wednesday, were interred this afternoon, the funeral being held from the Tabernacle Baptist church at 2:30 o'clock.  Undertaker Setten had charge of the funeral arrangements, and Rev. G. W. Fogg officiated.  Interment was made in the North side cemetery.  La Crosse Tribune, Friday, May 14, 1909, pg. 4.

[Marriage Certificate]

"Uncle Dan" Allen Dead

After two weeks of married life, Daniel Allen expired suddenly at his home at 1216 Logan street of heart failure.

His death came suddenly and was not expected by his friends.  He is survived by his widow, formerly Mrs. Margaret Van Vleet, of this city.

Mr. Allen and Mrs. Margaret Van Vleet were married two weeks ago, April 27, by Rev. Fogg. La Crosse Argus, Saturday, May 15, 1909, pg. 3.

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Daniel Allen, whose marriage in La Crosse was reported a few weeks ago, died last Thursday in La Crosse. His death was due to congestion of the lungs. Thus closes one of the most dramatic of lives. CLARK COUNTY REPUBLICAN & PRESS (Neillsville, Wis.) 05/20/1909.

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Obit: Allen, Mrs. Daniel (? - 1887)

Bio: Wright, Henry & Margaret

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