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Robert Dewey Allen (1878 - 1957)

Robert Dewey Allen
Born in Kent, Ontario, Canadamap
Son of and
Brother of , , , , and
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died at age 78 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United Statesmap
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Biography

US Black Heritage Project
Robert Allen is a part of US Black heritage.
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Robert Allen was born in Ontario.

Robert Dewey Allen, son of R. J. Allen & Jane Johnson, was born in 1878 in Raleigh, Kent, Ontario, Canada.[1]

In the 1880 census Robert (age 2) was the son of Robert I. Allen in Dawson, Nebraska, United States.[2]

In the 1885 census Robt (age 7) was in Overton, Dawson, Nebraska.[3]

In the 1900 census Robert (age 22) was the single brother-in-law of Granvill L Jackson in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States.[4]

In the 1900 census Robert (age 23) was the single son of Robbert ? Allen in Kearney city Ward 4, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States.[5]

Robert married Elizabeth Dickerson on 15 July 1902 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States.[6]

In the 1910 census Robert (age 31) was the married head of household in Omaha Ward 8, Douglas, Nebraska, United States.[7]

He is listed in his mother’s July 1915 obituary as still being alive Find A Grave: Memorial #7512308.[8]

Robert was in a military record in 1917-1918 in Nuckolls, Nebraska, United States.[9]

In the 1920 census Robert (age 41) was the married head of household in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States.[10]

In the 1930 census Robert (age 56) was the married head of household in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States.[11]

In the 1940 census Robert (age 60) was the widowed father-in-law of Gordon Hopkins in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States.[12]

Robert was in a military record on 27 April 1942 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States.[13]

Robert died on 1 January 1957 and was buried in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States.[14]

Robert was in an obituary on 11 January 1957 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States. He died (age 78) on 1 January 1957.[15]

Sources

  1. ↑ Birth: "Canada, Ontario Births and Baptisms, 1779-1899"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004529908; FHL microfilm: 1845216; Record number: 99; Packet letter: H
    FamilySearch Record: F2JC-BZ9 (accessed 10 March 2024)
    Robert Due.. Allen born in 1878, son of R. J. Allen & Jane Johnson, in Raleigh, Kent, Ontario, Canada.
  2. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
    citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00027; Digital film/folder number: 005161277; FHL microfilm: 1254746; Image number: 121; Sheet number: 338; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: M8YC-M1Q (accessed 10 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBH-4YF
    Robert D Allen (2), single son, in household of Robert I. Allen (50) in Dawson, Nebraska, United States. Born in Kentucky, United States.
    Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Robert I. Allen M Mulatto 50 Married Head Farmer Kentucky
    Mary J. Allen F Black 40 Married Wife Keeping House Kentucky
    Thomas Allen M Black 17 Single Son Herding Kentucky
    Edward Allen M Black 15 Single Son Attending School Kentucky
    Lizzie Allen F Black 14 Single Daughter Attending School Kentucky
    Lucy Allen F Black 12 Single Daughter Attending School Kentucky
    George T. Allen M Black 10 Single Son Attending School Kentucky
    Julia Allen F Black 7 Single Daughter Kentucky
    Robert D. Allen M Black 2 Single Son Kentucky
    Elijah Tann M Black 37 Single Other Farmer New York
  3. ↑ 1885 Census: "Nebraska, State Census Collection, 1860-1885"
    National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; Series/Record Group: M352; County: Dawson; Township: Overton; Page: 7
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1668 #1050915 (accessed 10 March 2024)
    Robt Allen (7) in Overton, Dawson, Nebraska. Born in Canada.
    Name Age
    George Allen 15
    Julia Allen 13
    Lizzie Allen 18
    Lucy Allen 17
    Mary Allen 44
    R I Allen 48
    Robt Allen 7
  4. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 36; Digital film/folder number: 004119886; FHL microfilm: 1240924; Image number: 748; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00858-8
    FamilySearch Record: M3YT-VKL (accessed 10 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DHWQ-CX5
    Robert D Allen (22), single brother-in-law, in household of Granvill L Jackson (38) in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States. Born in Canada England.
    Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Granvill L Jackson M Black 38 Married Head Virginia
    Lizzie Jackson F Black 34 Married Wife Kentucky
    Robert D Allen M Black 22 Single Brother-in-law Canada England
  5. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 97; Digital film/folder number: 004120372; FHL microfilm: 1240917; Image number: 942; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00856-6
    FamilySearch Record: M3BK-J6V (accessed 10 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DC3S-5FY
    Robert D Allen (23), single son, in household of Robbert ? Allen (64) in Kearney city Ward 4, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States. Born in Canada.
    Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Robbert ? Allen M White 64 Married Head Kentucky
    Mary J Allen F White 60 Married Wife Kentucky
    Robert D Allen M White 23 Single Son Canada
  6. ↑ Marriage: "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005558673; FHL microfilm: 000826071; Image number: 1152; Packet letter: C; Indexing batch: M00558-6
    FamilySearch Record: Q2Q6-9F64 (accessed 10 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9SQ-6R5G
    Robert D Allen marriage to Elizabeth Dickerson on 15 Jul 1902 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States.
  7. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004972814; FHL microfilm: 1374857; Image number: 260; Sheet number: 13; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03461-9
    FamilySearch Record: ML4W-QMM (accessed 10 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RVD-9QH7
    Robert D Allen (31), married head of household in Omaha Ward 8, Douglas, Nebraska, United States. Born in Canada.
    Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Robert D Allen M Mulatto 31 Married Head Canada
    Elizebeth Allen F Mulatto 27 Married Wife Kentucky
    Robert Allen, Jr, Jr M Mulatto 6 Single Son Nebraska
    Lucy Allen F Mulatto 4 Single Daughter Nebraska
    Elizebeth Allen F Mulatto 1 Single Daughter Nebraska
  8. ↑ The Monitor, Omaha, NE, July 3, 1915, Page 5.
  9. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005253610; FHL microfilm: 001711756
    FamilySearch Record: QJDG-CJNR (accessed 10 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-L185-9F72 Image number 04978
    Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Citizenship Place: United States; Military Draft Registration Place: Nuckolls, Nebraska, United States; Birth Date: 14 May 1878; Birth Place: United States; Race: Negro; Name: Robert Dewey Allen.
  10. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 23; Digital film/folder number: 004966368; FHL microfilm: 1820989; Image number: 1115; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01962-4
    FamilySearch Record: MCK3-3G3 (accessed 10 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RX6-9BN
    Robert D Allen (41), married head of household in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States. Born in Canada.
    Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Robert D Allen M Mulatto 41 Married Head Canada
    Elizebeth E Allen F Mulatto 37 Married Wife Kentucky
    Robert B Allen M Mulatto 16 Single Son Nebraska
    Lucy M Allen F Mulatto 14 Single Daughter Nebraska
    Elizabeth E Allen F Mulatto 11 Single Daughter Nebraska
    Dorothy B Allen F Mulatto 9 Single Daughter Nebraska
    Mary E Dickerson F Mulatto 57 Widowed Mother-in-law Kentucky
    Huntley B Dickerson M Mulatto 31 Single Brother-in-law Kentucky
  11. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 13; Digital film/folder number: 004951862; FHL microfilm: 2341009; Image number: 17; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03872-7
    FamilySearch Record: XQKH-YP9 (accessed 10 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRCN-4XP
    Robert D Allen (56), married head of household in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States. Born in Canada.
    Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Robert D Allen M Negro 56 Married Head Canada
    Elizabeth Allen F Negro 47 Married Wife Kentucky
    Robert B Allen M Negro 26 Single Son Nebraska
    Elizabeth Allen F Negro 21 Single Daughter Nebraska
    Dorothy Allen F Negro 19 Single Daughter Nebraska
    Hunley Dickerson M Negro 39 Single Roomer Kentucky
  12. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 72; Digital film/folder number: 005460575; Image number: 696; Sheet number: 16; Sheet letter: B
    FamilySearch Record: K99M-KGW (accessed 10 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9M1-S4Q7
    Robert Allen (60), widowed father-in-law, in household of Gordon Hopkins (29) in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States. Born in Canada.
    Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Gordon Hopkins M Negro 29 Married Head Indiana
    Elizabeth Hopkins F Negro 30 Married Wife Nebraska
    Mary E Hopkins F Negro 4 Single Daughter Nebraska
    Mildred Hopkins F Negro 3 Single Daughter Nebraska
    Robert Allen M Negro 60 Widowed Father-in-law Canada
  13. ↑ Military: "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Nebraska; Affiliate Publication Number: 598911; Digital film/folder number: 101539819; Image number: 389
    FamilySearch Record: QKVS-B8BV (accessed 10 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS99-M46N-3
    Weight: 203; Name: Robert Dewey Allen; Birth Place: Buckston Ontario Canada, Canada; System Of Record: SLS; Complexion: Black; Height: 5 7; Military Draft Registration Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States; Residence Place: Omaha; Military Draft Registration Date: 27 Apr 1942; Occupation: R W Jepsen Cook At City Jail; Hair Color: Gray; Eye Color: Black; Race: Black; Birth Date: 14 May 1880.
  14. ↑ Burial: "Find A Grave Index"
    citing record ID 7512353, Find a Grave
    FamilySearch Record: QVV7-DJ7Y (accessed 10 March 2024)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #7512353
    Robert Dewey Allen burial (died on 1 Jan 1957) in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States of America. Born in 1882.
  15. ↑ Obituary: "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
    citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 102367698; Image number: 633
    FamilySearch Record: Q5Q1-6L5M (accessed 10 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSCZ-QBQV
    Death Date: 01 Jan 1957; Obituary Date: 11 Jan 1957; Residence Date: 01 Jan 1957; Obituary Place: Omaha, Nebraska; Source Newspaper: Omaha Star; Birth Date: about 1879; Name: Mr Robert Dewey Allen; System Of Record: SLS; Occupation: Cook; Age: 78.




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