ALLEE, Francis M. - Putnam

ALLEE, Francis M., P.O. Mount Meridian, Farmer, Sec 21; son of John and Lucretia Pruett Allee, was born in this township and county Nov 5, 1839; settled in this county and township on Sec 23, in 1861. Was married Nov 17, 1861 to Sarah E, daughter of William B. and Eveline Sandy, the former a native of Indiana, the latter of Ky; has had 7 children: Lucretia E.; William U. (deceased); Juliette F.; Nettie; Lizzie R; Amanda and Herbert S. Mr. Allee is the 5th of a family of 10 children, 6 of whom are now living. His father was born in VA Sept 2, 1803, the son of poor but Christian parents; they died when he was quite young, leaving him a penniless boy; in 1804, he was taken to Ky and there spent his youth acquiring the practical knowlege of farming; he emigrated to Indiana in 1830, where he married Lucretia Pruitt, a native of Ky, who came to Indiana in 1820 daughter of Allen and Lizzie Pruitt and settled on Sec 16, this township, which place he made his permanent home. He rose to wealth and distinction trhough his thorough knowledge of his business and hard work, guided by his great common sense. he gave to each of his children, a fine farm, and at his death, which occurred Sept 30, 1875, left an estate worth about $50,000. In an early day in this state he was a Colonel in the State Militia, and was well liked by all as an officer, never, however, seeing active service. His devotion to Republican principles in their braodest sense was intense and during the war gave evidence of his attachment to the union by the firm and decided stand he took in its favor. The offices of Twp Treasurer and Twp Trustee he held for many years. His death was not only a great loss to his family but to the community at large.