Allen - George W.
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 19 March 1897
George W. Allen, formerly of this city, but who of late years has lived at Brazil, died at that place on Wednesday, of softening of the brain. Mr. Allen was born and raised in this county and for many years was in business in this city. At the time of his death he was about 55 years of age. His wife, Mahala C., and his daughter, Kate, were present at his bedside when he died. His remains were buried at that place yesterday.
Source: Crawfordsville Review 20 March 1897 p1
George W. Allen, proprietor of the Cash store, died at his home in Brazil Wednesday night of softening of the brain at the age of 52 years. Deceased was a native of Crawfordsville where he was in business for many years. He came to Brazil in 1886. He leaves but one child, a married daughter residing in St. Louis. A surviving brother and prominent business man in Barton, Mo. Mr. Allen carried on the dry goods business in the room occupied by Lee Warner’s clothing store at this time. He was a former son-in-law of Col. Health and his divorced wife resides at Joplin, Mo. ---transcribed by kbz