CONFEDERATE BIOGRAPHY:  WM. C. ALLEN - Smith County, TX

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Submitted by Peggy Brannon - peggybrannon@hotmail.com
17 November 2001
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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson

WM. C. ALLEN

William C. Allen, of Garden Valley, is a veteran of the 17th Texas 
Dismounted Cavalry, and served with gallantry. The last year he was detailed 
for service at home by the government. This regiment was made famous in the 
Army of Tennessee, being one of the regiments of Granbury's Texas Brigade. 
Mr. Allen was born in Fayette county, Ga;, Dec. 4, 1836, and removed to 
Texas in 1858, locating near Garden Valley, Smith county.  He has always 
been a planter and made farming a success.  Mr. Allen was married to Miss 
Jane D. Vaughn in Henry county, Ga., in October, 1857.  He is a leading 
citizen and loyal to his native Southland.