Thomas Newton Allen (born 1839)[2] was an American lawyer in Lexington, Kentucky.[1] He moved to Olympia, Washington c1889, where he was a clerk[3] and then a lawyer.[4] He was friend to the state governor John H. McGraw.[5] Allen is remembered today for writing a book, Chronicles of Oldfields in 1909,[2] which is found on lists of books for those studying slavery in the United States.[6]
Thomas Newton Allen | |
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 Thomas Newton Allen from his book Chronicles of Oldfields. | |
| Born | October 24, 1839 Winchester, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Occupation | Lawyer, author |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
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| Spouse | Harriet Frances (Stamps) Allen[1] |
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Some of his correspondence is kept at Washington State University, Holland Library, Manuscripts, Archives & Special Collections, Allen, Thomas Newton. Papers, 1889–1893.[7]
Books
edit- Chronicle of Oldfields, published by The Alice Harriman Company, Seattle, 1909 Online text
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h 1880 United States Federal Census, United States census, 1880; Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky; roll 413, page 336B, line 5, enumeration district 066, Family History film 1254413. Retrieved on 2012-02-16.
- ^ a b Smiths Pacific Northwest Americana, Edition 3. Portland Oregon: Bingfords and Mort, Oregon Historical Society. 1950. p. 5.
- ^ Washington State and Territorial Censuses, 1857-1892, United States census, 1889; Olympia, Thurston, Washington; page 1,. Retrieved on 2012-02-16.
- ^ Washington State and Territorial Censuses, 1857-1892, United States census, 1892; Olympia, Thurston, Washington; page 2,. Retrieved on 2012-02-16.
- ^ Chronicles of Oldfields. Seattle, Washington: The Alice Harriman Company. 1909. p. introduction.
- ^ Primary Source Microfilm, an imprint of the Gale Group. "Slavery, Source Material and Critical Literature". Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ "Washington State Genealogical Research Guide". Retrieved 2012-02-16.
Other censuses
editThomas Newton Allen and family were found on other censuses than were used for the article. The information is below for those interested:
- 1900 US Federal Census, year 1900; location Olympia Ward 5, Thurston, Washington; roll T624_1672; pages 10b and 11a; starting on line 99; enumdist 228.
- 1910 US Federal Census, year 1910; location Olympia, Thurston, Washington; roll T623 1752; page 2B; starting on line 81; enumdist 0307; Image 1072; FHL Number 1375685.