I've recovered an old photograph of Edgar C. ALLEN which was
taken at the Kelley & Spurr Studio in Creston, IA in the 1880's. Edgar is
just an infant at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research
I was able to gather the following information regarding Edgar and his family:
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Edgar Chattin ALLEN was b. 15 Mar 1883 in Prescott or
Preston, IA to parents James Chattin ALLEN (1844-1929) and Clara M. KEEVER
(1861-1900) who were married 23 Mar 1882 in Adams Co., IA.? Edgar had two siblings, Howard M. ALLEN (b.
1885) and Forest Lionel ALLEN (1888-1966).?
Edgar married twice, first to Mary Jane BLANKENSHIP (b. 1888) on 24 Oct
1913 in Spokane, WA and second to Florence Elizabeth BOYLAN (1894-1958) on 7
Dec 1929 in Prescott, IA.? Edgar died in
1956 and is buried in the Cromwell Cemetery in Cromwell, IA.
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I am hoping to locate someone from the family so that the
photograph can be returned to the care of family.? If you are a member of this family or know
someone who might be, please contact me.
