Taps Sounded for Pioneer of Bowie, Dabney Allen, Bowie County, Texas
4/6/1912 FOUR STATES PRESS

Dabney Allen, who was probably the oldest citizen of Bowie County, was buried
Yesterday at the family burying grounds at Hooks.

Mr. Allen was eighty-six years of age, and had resided in Bowie County for
Forty-four years. He served with the forces of the Confederacy during the 
Civil War, and while a citizen of this county, lived to see it become one of the
Most important counties of the state.

Mrs. Allen, several children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren survive.

His death occurred at the family home on Wednesday evening.

SAT. 4/6/1912 FOUR STATES PRESS



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Texarkana College Library at the request of    vdavis@blarg.net

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