Beginnings by Cleadie B. Barnett
Allan, Adam
Adam Allan, b. ca. 1757, Flouten Bleau, Dumfries, Scotland , d. 14 Oct 1823 ae 66 yrs, Clarence, Pr. Wm. Parish, York Co, NB, m. Mary Woodbridge Clarke, b. ca. 1765; d. 27 Nov 1851 ae 86 yrs, Dumfries, York Co, NB. d/o Dr. Joseph Clarke of Maugerville, Sunbury Co., NB (who was a Loyalist) & h/w Isabella Elizabeth Allyne (d/o Abel Allyne).
Adam was a Lieut in the Queens American Rangers during the Rev. War. He was in command of post at Grand Falls, with Kings NB Regt. and in 1802, was a land surveyor and settled at Poquiock, York Co, where he d. 1823 ae 66 yrs. Son, Jacob, lived at Portland (Saint John).
A land petition 16 Jul 1787, Fredericton, states in 1777 rec's warrant to recruit 15 men for Lieutenancy in Maryland. He had rec'd a Parrtown lot , #16, He was offered an Ensign Comm. - resigned that Regt., stationed at Grand Falls with NB Regt 1802, where two children were chr. by Rev. F. Dibblee.1. Isabella Elizabeth (ae 59-1851), b. 9 Jan 1789; d. 19 Feb 1863 (eldest dau); chr. 7 Mar 1789, Maugerville, Sunbury Co, NB. She apparently died unmarried
2. Jacob (eldest son), chr. 25 Dec 1793, Maugerville; d. ca. 1856, m. 19 Jun 1819, Burton, Sunbury Co, NB, Sarah Hannah Boris Hubbard, 3rd d/o late Wm. Hubbard, at Burton, Sunbury Co, NB
3. Rachel, chr 21 Apr 1794, may have m. David Weeks or d. young ??
4. Mary Woodbridge (second dau) chr. 20 Jun 1796, Maugerville; d. 23 Apr 1882, m. 6 Oct 1819, Pr. Wm, York Co, NB Wm. McKinster Hazen, s/o John (1755-1828) & Priscilla McKinstry (1765-1842) Wm. b. 26 Apr 1790; d. 2 Jun 1859. They had a son, W. Chipman Hazen (1828-1907)
5. ??
6. Mehetable Jane (4th dau) (ae 51-1851) b. 3 Apr 1800 in NB; d. 8 Jun 1856, buried in Dumfries Cemetery, apparently unmarried
7. Adam Duncan (ae 49-1851) b. 9 Aug 1803 in NB; chr. 27 May 1804; m. 6 Jan 1835, Mary Cooke Clements (ae 56-1851)
8. Joseph Clark (ae 47-1851) b. 25 Nov 1804 in NB; chr. 9 Sep 1805; m. Rebecca D. [---] (ae 35-1851). She d. 10 Mar 1858 ae 41 yrs
9. Henry Peers b. 1 Jan 1807; chr. 17 Aug 1807
10. Hannah [Doly] Ann (ae 40-1851*) b. 11 Nov 181; chr. 15 Jun 1812 (* Ann living with Isabella in 1851, both single)
(Loyalist Collection / CBB = not proven)
Ref: - see source list for more proper citation names01: Pr. Wm & Kingsclear Anglican Church Records, York Co, NB
02: New Brunswick Historical Society Collection, Vol. 1, p. 36
Was a Lieut in the Queens American Rangers
03: New Brunswick Marriage Records - York County
04: Gagetown Anglican Church Records, Queens Co, NB
05: New Brunswick Vital Statistics From Newspapers, D. Johnson
06: New Brunswick Probate Records - York County
07: New Brunswick Loyalist, Sharon Dubeau
In command of post at Grand Falls, with Kings NB Regt, In 1802, was a land surveyor and settled at Poquiock, York Co, where he d. 1823 ae 66 yrs. Son, Jacob, lived at Portland (Saint John). Was a Lieut in Queens American Rangers.
08: Maugerville Anglican Church Records, Sunbury Co, NB
09: Ward Book - Excerpts from Newspapers made by Clarence Ward
Allen - Jacob, m. 19 Jun 1819, to Sarah Hannah Boris, 3rd d/o late Wm. Hubbard, at Burton, Sunbury Co.
10: Biographical Data Relating to New Brunswick Families, Especially of Loyalist Descent, by D. R. Jacks, mss.
11: New Brunswick Probate Records - Saint John County
12: Dumfries Cemetery, York County, NB
13: Graves Papers, Vol ??
Wm. McKinistry Hazen, s/o John (1755-1828) & Priscilla McKinstry (1765-1842) Hazen. Wm. 26 Apr 1790 - 2 Jun 1859, had a son, W. Chipman Hazen (1828-1907)
14: "Loyalist Biographical Review" Generation, (NBGS), by D. F. Johnson
Land petition 16 Jul 1787, Fredericton, states in 1777 rec's warrant to recruit 15 men for Lieutenancy in Maryland. Rec'd Parrtown lot 16, Loyalist ... offered an Ensign Comm. - resigned that Regt., stationed at Grand Falls with NB Regt 1802, where two children were chr. by Rev. F. Dibblee.
Edwin G. Allen
Fredericton North / 1978 / MLA / Progressive Conservative / United Church of CanadaEdwin G. Allen was b. 8 Mar 1920 Scotch Settlement, York Co, NB; s/o [___] of English descent.
Edwin m. 31 Dec 1941, Madeline R. Hughson; d/o R.G. Hughson (Scotish desc) & Phoebe [__] (4 children)1. Dale; m. Loraine Albright teacher at Woodstock
2. Paul; m. Gail Banks teacher at Woodstock
3. Sharon; civil servant, Fredericton
4. Michael; BBA, FrederictonRef: - see source list for more proper citation names
01: Graves Papers
= nil / elected after Graves papers produced
02: Biographies of MLA's received from Conservative Headquarters office.
= Educated at UNB (BA, MA) Certificate VI for Teaching. Served as Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs for 19 years, Seputy Minister of Transportation for two years. A teacher and School Principal for 14 years. Was Chairman of the Municipal Capital Borrowing Board for 12 years. Chairman of the Provinical Planning Board for 6 years. Chairman of the Task Force on Municipal Structure and Finance. Was Chairman of the Task Force on Non-Incorporated Areas. Chairman of the NB Branch of the Canadian Br. of Institute of Public Administration.
03: NB Legislative Library file cards on MLS's
= Member for Fredericton North / Progressive Conservative / el GE 23 Oct 1978
04: Questionnaire to member:
= address: 330 Sunset Drive, Fredericton, NB / School Teacher (MA in Educational Administration); Civil Servant; Chairman of Caucus; Chairman of Several Committees (Standing and Special); Member of I.O.O.F. and Masonic Order.
Edmund Head Allen (Hon)
MLA York County; Liberal; non-MLA; M. Ex. Council / photos /
Member of Church of England.Edmund Head Allen (Hon) b. 31 Mar 1856, Fredericton, York Co, NB; d. 17 Mar 1926, ae 69 yrs, at Res. Fredericton; bur. Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredericton, NB; s/o Hon. Sir John Campbell Allen (6th son of) (qv) & Margaret Austen Drury
Educated in public school, Fredericton; Fredericton Collegiate School. Located at Fredericton, NB. Engaged in business. Was Clerk of the Barker House, Fredericton, NB.
Unsuccessfully contested York Constituency for the House of Commons at the GE of 22 Jun 1896.
He subsequently received an appointment with the CNR, Moncton, NB and moved to that city.
In Jan 1908, he resigned his position with the CNR, and subsequently was sworn in a member of the Executive Council of NB, and received the appointment of Provincial Secretary in the Admin. of the Hon. C. W. Robinson (qv) and held this position until 20 Mar 1908, when the Robinson Administration resigned following its defeat at the GE of that year.
At the GE of 3 Mar 1908, he unsuccessfully contested York Co for the House of Assembly, and subsequently retired from active political life.
Edmund m. 29 Mar 1884, Mary Gregory; d/o Dr. Thomas Gregory, Fredericton, NB (3 sons - 5 daus)01: Edmund Dury; 11 Jan 1885 - 5 Dec 1964
02: Richard Gilmore; Toronto, ON; 4 May 1886 - [__]
03: Nora Gregory; 16 Jul 1887 - 14 Jul 1929
04: Alfred Byron ; 1 Jul 1889 - 8 Jan 1953
05: Barbara; 16 Feb 1891 - [__]
06: Doris Kathleen; 31 Jan 1897 - 30 Dec 1950
07: Lucy Margaret; 14 Aug 1898 - [____]; m. Bruce Nutting, Esq.
08: Helen Florence; 16 Apr 1901 - 15 Dec 1960Ref: - see source list for more proper citation names
01: Graves Papers XII, -, p. 18
George Winthrop Allen
MLA York CountyGeorge Winthrop Allen was b. 25 Apr 1855, Fredericton, York Co, NB; d. 15 Jan 1908, ae 52 yrs, Fredericton, York Co, NB; bur. Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredericton ; s/o Sir John Campbell Allen (5th son of) (34-1851) & Margaret Austen Dury (30-1851) He was grandson of (Hon/Col) John Allen & Ann Blair and of Capt. Charles Dury.
Educated Public Schools; Fredericton Collegiate School (pupil of Sir George Parkin) Gold Medalist, UNB (BA 1877) Univ. of London, England (MA-1879).
Located at Fredericton, NB, where he at first taught in the Fredericton High School. Later studied law and was admitted to the Bar of New Brunswick.
At first established a law practice in St John, NB, but later moved to Fredericton, NB, where he entered into a legal partnership with Edward Byron Winslow, KC. He was created a KC.
First elected to the House of Assembly of NB, as a member for York Co, at a bye-election held 7 Feb 1901, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the sitting member, Alexander Gibson, Jr. (qv).
Re-elected at the GE of 28 Feb 1903. Sat as a member until his death in 1908.
George m. 4 Nov 1884, Edith Elizabeth Hazen; d. 25 May 1934, Fredericton, NB (01); d/o James King Hazen, Esq., Oromocto, NB (only dau of) & Elizabeth Marion Beckwith, d/o Hon James Adolphus Beckwith. Mrs Allen was Librarian for the Parliamentary Library, Fredericton, NB, for over 20 years. (? 1 dau)01: Hazen (01); unmarried (01) Ret. Accountant, Dept Lands and Mines, NB Government, Fredericton (01)
(Loyalist Collection / CBB = not proven)
Ref: - see source list for more proper citation names01: Graves Papers, XII, -, p. 19
02: Legislative Library File Card
Lists dates of election / 1901 was by acclamation.
Allen, Isaac, Col
Isaac Allen (Col), 1 Sep 1741 in England / native of New Jersey, chr. 12 Oct 1806 at "Aucpac", Springhill, York Co, NB, ae 65 yrs on Sunday between 1 & 2 o'c, bur. The Old Burial Ground, Fredericton, York Co, NB, s/o John Allen & Naomi Watson. m. 20 Dec 1769, Philadelphia by Rev. Duche, Sarah Campbell, b. 1750, d. 19 Mar 1808 at Sunset ae 58 yrs, d/o Thomas Campbell (of Philadelphia) & Elizabeth [---].
Of Trenton, NJ. Joined the Army in Dec. 1776, as commander of 2nd Battn. under Brigadier Skinner & was present at the taking & defence of Savannah. In 1783 went with his family to form settlement at Annapolis Co, NS. Lost large stone house at Trenton and brick house and woodland in Philadelphia.(AD 13/17/1-10) 8 Oct 1784 Indenture Lt. Col Isaac Allen of Annapolis, NS to Thomas Horsefield, Sunbury Co, NB Parrtown lots 56 & 57, in presence of Robert Allen & William Allen.
He took with him to NS - his mother, sister, his wife & 4 children & 5 servants, as well as his brother-in-law, Capt. Peter Campbell. He remained at Wilmot, NS until the separation of the provinces. He came from Trenton, NJ.1. Elizabeth, b. 31 Oct 1770, Wed, m. [---] Finnamore
2. Charlotte, b. 20 Nov 1771, Thurs; d. 5 Nov 1856 ae 84 yrs buried in the Old Burial Ground, Fredericton, NB, unmarried (ae 80-1851) (1772-1856)
3. Margaretta, b. 29 May 1773, Wed.; d. 22 Jun 1861 ae 88 yrs buried in the Old Burial Ground, Fredericton, NB; unmarried (ae 78-1851)
4. Ann, 4th dau, b. 14 Dec 1775, Sat; d. 11 Feb 1834 ae [--] unmarried
5. Sarah, b. 16 Oct 1776, Wed.; d. 20 Jan 1858 ae 78 yrs, buried in the Old Burial Ground, Fredericton, NB (ae 70-1851) (1780-1858)
6. John, (Major/Col) b. 27 Jun 1784, Sun, Wilmot, NS; d. 29 Apr 1875 ae 91 yrs, Kingsclear; m.1) 19 Jun 1818, Fredericton, Anne Blair d/o the late David Blair (widow Nancy Curtis); m.2) Jane (she d. 1 Aug 1829); m.3) 31 Oct 1835, Lydia Vail (she d. 15 Feb 1900 ae 84 yrs; there were seven children of this marriage)
7. Mary Boone, b. 8 Jan 1785, Sun at 4 a.m. "Aucpac" (10), m. [Aug] 1815, Oak Pt. Joseph Kenah (Capt of NB Regt)
8. Frances, youngest dau., b. 18 Oct 1788, Thur at "Aucpac"; d. Jan 1879 ae 92 yrs, buried at the Old Burial Ground, Fredericton, unmarried (ae 65-1851)
(Loyalist Collection / CBB = not proven)
Ref: - see source list for more proper citation names01: Biographical Data Relating to New Brunswick Families, Especially of Loyalist
Descent (includes copy of Family Bible)
John Allen (b. 1718) s/o John Allan / Judge of the Supreme Court of New
Jersey & Hannah (Revil) h/w. Both of England m. Naomi Watson
1. John b. 6 Aug 1739
2. Isaac (Col) b. 1 Sep 1741 m. Sarah Campbell (above)
3. Hannah (d. unm. ae 91 yrs, 6 Nov 1836) (11)
4. Elizabeth b. 14 Sep 1750
5. William b. 28 Sep 1755
02: Notes by Lillian Maxwell Y-S Historical Society Collection
03: Old Cemetery, Fredericton, NB, by Lillian Maxwell
04: York County Marriage Records
05: New Brunswick Vital Statistics From Newspapers
# 1633, NB Courier / # 781, S. J. Gazette - Judge & Lawyer / # 308, NBRG
06: York County Census Records - 1851
07: New Brunswick Loyalist, Sharon Dubeau
08: Some Loyalist And Others, I. Louise Hill
Col. Isaac Allen - sent to Halifax, pre the evacuation of NY, 1782-3. He took with him - his mother, sister, his wife & 4 children & 5 servants, as well as his brother-in-law, Capt. Peter Campbell. He remained at Wilmot, NS until the separation of the provinces. Others there were: Col DeLancey, Lt-Col Bev. Robinson & Major Barclay his brother-in-law, all from the province of NY. Of Trenton, NJ.
09: Ward Book
10: Kingsclear Cemetery, York Co, NB
11: Fraser Alexander, ed. ~ Second Report of the Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario 1904 Ontario Provincial Archives, Loyalist claims from AO files - see where to get full text.
12: New Jersey Volunteers, p. 28 (duplicates much of other records) Judge - Lawyer
13: "Loyalist Biographical Review" Generation, (NBGS), by D. F. Johnson Quotes D. R. Jack, Vital Stats books, & Old Burial Ground
Of Trenton, NJ Joined the Army in Dec. 1776, as commander of 2nd Battn. under Brigadier Skinner & was present at the taking & defence of Savannah. In 1783 went with his family to form settlement at Annapolis Co, NS. Lost large stone house at Trenton and brick house and woodland in Philadelphia. (AD 13/17/1-10) 8 Oct 1784 Indenture Lt. Col Isaac Allen of Annapolis, NS to Thomas Horsefield, Sunbury Co, NB Parrtown lots 56 & 57, in presence of Robert Allen & William Allen.
John Allen (Major/Col)
York Co / MLA / MemExCouncil / 1809 / Church of EnglandJohn Allen (Major/Col) b. Sun, 27 Jun 1784, Wilmot, Nova Scotia (06); d. 29 Apr 1875 ae 90/91 yrs, Kingsclear, York Co, NB; bur. Old Cemetery, Fredericton, NB; s/o Isaac Allen (only s/o) & Sarah Campbell. Grandson of John Allen & Naomi Watson and of Thomas Campbell & Elizabeth [__].
John was educated in the Fredericton Public Schools. He located at Spring[field/hill], York Co, on his father's estate, and engaged in farming. Took an active interest in the affairs of the say. Was appointed a Justice of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas for York County. Was commissioned a Capt in the New Brunswick Fencibles, a Regt. raised by Gen. John Coffin in 1812, and disbanded in 1817. He was subsequently appointed Lt-Col, and Inspecting Field Officer of the Provincial Militia, and later Quarter-Master General of the Malitia. He attained the rank of Colonel. He was a member of the Church of England.
First elected to the House of Assembly of New Brunswick as a member for York County, at the GE of Oct 1809. Re-elected at the next 8 GE's of 1816, 1819, 1820, 1827, 1830, 1834, 1837 & 1842. Sat until dissolution in 1846, when he declined renomination. He was defeated in the GE of 6 Jul 1850, and subsequently retired from active political life, having served 36 years as a member.
On 22 Feb 1845 he was appointed a member of the Executive Council of New Brunswick, by Gov. Sir William Colebrooke, and resigned 5 Feb 1846.
John m.1) 19 Jan 1818, Fredericton, York Co, by Rev. Dr. Milne, Ann Blair (Nancy); d. 1822; d/o David Blair (05/11) & Mary Dickenson. She had first m. Robert Curtis (widow of R.C.)
He m.2) Janet [___] (Jane, d. 1829); d. 1 Aug 1829, ae 22 yrs, Kingsclear, York Co, NB
He m.3) 31 Oct 1835; Lydia Vail; d. 15 Feb 1900, ae 84 yrs, Cherry Bank CemeteryChildren m.1)
01: John Campbell (eldest son) (34-1851) 1 Oct 1817 - 27 Sep 1898. He was Knighted 1889; m. ... 1845, Margaret Austen Durry (30-1851)
02: Clara Anne (31-1851)Children m.2)
... ?Children of m.3) 7 ch
01: John F., 1841 - 25 Sep 1911; m. Catherine Margaret 1835 - 1 Jun 1902
02: William Delancey, 1837 - 25 Feb 1924
03: Isaac B. (12-1851); b. ca. 1839
04: Margaret, b. 26 Sep 1850, chr. 30 Mar 1879, Kingsclear; d. 28 Nov 1920, bur
30th, Kingsclear; unmarried, resided in Fredericton
05: Thomas Campbell, b. ca. 1856, chr. 10 Jul 1886 as an adult; d. Bangor, ME
following an operation, bur. 17 May 1922 ae 66 yrs. Mrs. Thomas Allen
committal 1956(Loyalist Collection / CBB = not proven)
Ref: - see source list for more proper citation names01: Family Bible (D.R. Jacks' mss = Biographical Data of New Brunswick Families, Especially of Loyalist Descent.
02: York-Sunbury Historical Society Files, at PANB / Lillian Maxwell's Corr.
03: The Old Burial Ground, Fredericton, NB, I.L. Hill
04: York County Marriage Records
05: Vital Statistics From New Brunswick Newspapers, D. F. Johnson
06: Graves Papers x11, --, p.21 / IC, --, p.45 [?]
07: NB Census Records = York County = Fredericton Parish = 1851
08: Legislative Library File Card
Elected: Sep 1909 - 20 Jul 1816
Oct 1816 - 24 Mar 1819
Jun 1819 - 15 May 1820
Jun 1820 - 24 May 1827
Jul 1827 - 13 Sep 1830
Sep 1830 - 27 Nov 1834
Act passed 31 Mar 1831, Published and Declared 19 Sep 1832, setting of Carleton County.
Elected Dec 1834 - 18 Aug 1837
Sep 1837 - 1 Dec 182
Jan 1843 - 16 Sep 1846
Total of 37 years ...
09: St Peter's Church, Springhill / F32 PANB
baptisms:
= Allen - John Campbell, s/o John & Nancy, b. 7 Feb 1819, x 20 Feb 1819, Kingsclear, farmer
= Allen - Margaret, d/o John & Lydia, b. 26 Sep 1850, x 30 Mar 1879, Kingsclear, Clinic Baptism
= Allen - Thomas Campbell, s/o John & Lydia, b. ... adult, x 10 Jul 1886, Kingsclear
burials:
= Lydia Allen / Fredericton / 84 yrs / bur. 17 Feb 1900 / widow of late Col. Allen
= Thomas C. Allen / Fredericton / 66 yrs / bur 17 May 1922 / d. at Bangor after an operation
= Margaret Allen / Fredericton / 70 yrs / bur 30 Nov 1920 / d. 28th
= Mrs. Thomas Allen / committal 1956
10: NB Probate Records = York County
Duncan Blair, Fredericton = written 30 Oct 1810, probated 25 Jan 1811; names wife, Mary Blare, sons: William & John; daughters: Mary, Agnes CURTIS and Janet; son-in-law, Robert Curtis.
11: PANB MC-1 / Blair
Duncan Blair (1761-1811) m. 30 Apr 1784 at Bermondsey, Southwark, England to Mary Dickenson. A daughter, Agnes (1788-1825) m. (1) 1807, Robert Curtis; (2) 1810, John Allen
12: Biographical Review, pp 472-476 (D.R. Jacks)
13: Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredericton, NB
John Campbell Allen / Sir
York Co / MLA / Judge of the Supreme Court of NB / MemExCouncilJohn Campbell Allen / Sir (eldest son of John Allen (Major/Col) & Nancy/Ann Blair) b. 1 Oct 1817 (or 1818), Springhill, York Co, NB (Aukpaque) (34-1851, Mayor); Kingsclear Anglican Church gives chr. as 20 Feb 1819, b. 7 Feb 1819; d. 27 Sep 1898 ae 79 yrs Fredericton, NB; bur. Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredericton, NB.
Educated at Fredericton Grammar School and in the Law Office of John Simcoe Saunders, Esq., Fredericton, NB, and was admitted to the Bar of NB, as Attorney Oct 1838, and as Barrister, 1840.
He located at Fredericton and practiced Law. In 1845 he was appointed one of the Commissioners for settling the disputed land claims along the Saint John River from Grand Falls to its head. In Nov 1851 he was appointed Clerk of the Executive Council of New Brunswick, which he resigned in Jan 1856, to be a candidate for the House of Assembly. In 1852 he was elected Mayor of Fredericton by the vote of the citizens, exercised for the first time, and held that office until 1855, when he resigned.
He was a member of the volunteer militia from 1838-1865, retiring with the rank of Captain, and was an active supporter and prominent office bearer in the Anglican Church.
First elected to the House of Assembly of NB, as one of the members for York County, at a bye-election held Mar 1856, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John Taylor.
Re-elected at the GE's of 1857, 1861, 1865 and at a bye-election held 17 Apr 1865, made necessary by his acceptance of office. Sat until 21 Sep 1865, when he resigned upon being appointed to the Supreme Court of NB.
In June 1856 he was sworn in a member of the Executive Council of NB, and received the appointment of Solicitor General in the Admin. of Hon. John H. Gray (qv). He held this post until Jul 1857, when the Grat Admin. resigned following its defeat at the GE of that year.
He was Speaker of the House of Assembly from 13 Feb 1863 to 13 Apr 1864. In Apr 1865, he was again sworn in a member of the Executive Council, and rec'd the appt. of Attorney General in the Admin. of the Hom. Albert James Smith (qv). He held this post until he resigned, 21 Sep 1865. On that date he was appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court of NB, in place of Hon. Sir James Carter (qv) resigned. On 8 Oct 1875, upon the promotion of the Chief Justice, Hon. William Johnstone Ritchie to the Supreme Court of Canada, he was appointed Chief Justice of NB, which post he held until Apr 1896, when he retired due to ill-health.
In 1889, Queen Victoria conferred upon him a Knighthood. In 1882 UNB conferred upon him the honorary degree of LLD.
John m. 1845, Margaret Austen Dury (30-1851, to NB 1831); b. 22 Dec 1818, Prospect Hill, Ireland; d. 12 May 1892; d/o Capt. Charles Drury 29th Regt.
(7 sons, 2 daughters)01: John (5-1851) 10 Dec 1846 - 6 Apr 1885; m. Ada [__] She d. 22 Jan 1875 ae 37 yrs. They had a son; Carleton W. who d. 21 Nov 1938
02: Charles Drury 3 Jun 1849 - [___]
03: William Kenah 9 Mar 1850 - 12 Apr 1902; m.1) 1 Jun 1876, Olivia Laura Glasier; Wm. K. m.2) [___] Smith
04: Thomas Carleton 8 Nov 1852 - 22 Sep 1927; m. 1883, Louisa L. Wetmore d/o Mr. Justice Andrew R. Wetmore Judge of the Supreme Court of New Brunswick (2 sons 1 daughter) Lenore, m. Alex. John Thompson, Fredericton; Charles H. (Montreal) and Kenneth C. (Calgary, Alberta)
05: George Winthrop 25 Apr 1855 - 15 Jan 1908
06: Edmund Head 31 Mar 1856 - 17 Mar 1926 (see Graves Papers / non-MLAs) Member of the Executive Council of NB Jan 1908 - 20 Mar 1908 (3 sons - 5 daus)
07: Mary 8 Mar 1858 - d. young
08: Henry; New York; 27 Mar 1861 - [___]
09: Georgina 1863 - 10 Jul 1864; died in infancyRef: - see source list for more proper citation names
01: Graves Papers Vol. XII, --, p. 22
02: The Old Burial Ground, Fredericton, NB, I.L. Hill
03: New Brunswick Census Records = York County = Fredericton Parish 1851
04: Legislative Library File Cards
Elected: Jun 1856, Appt. Solicitor General Jun 1856 / Resigned his seat
Jun-May 1857; Jun 1861; 13 Feb 1863 - Speaker of the House of Assembly
29 Mar 1865; To Supreme Court 3 Jan 1866
05: Biographical Review, DR Jacks, p. 472-476
Sir John Campbell Allen = of Fredericton, ex-Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, was born in the Parish of Kingsclear, York County, NB 1 Oct 1817. He was a son of John Allen, for many years a prominent factor in the civil and military affairs of the province; his grandfather was Isaac Allen, who previous to the American Revolution practised law in Trenton, NJ. Isaac Allen was loyal to the crown, serving as Lieutenant Colonel of the Second Battalion, New Jersey Volunteers. In 1783 he settled in Nova Scotia. When the province of NB was organized he was appointed Justice of the Supreme Court, and continued in office until his death in Oct 1806. His wife a native of Philadelphia, was before marriage Sarah Campbell.
John Allen, Sir John Campbell Allen's father, was in his younger days a Capt. in the NB Fensibles, a corps raised in this province during the War of 1812, and commanded by Gen. John Coffin. That regiment was disbanded in 1817; and he was subsequently appointed Lieut-Col and Inspecting Field Officer of the Provincial Militia, this he did until the office was abolished, and was later appointed Quarter-Master General. From 1809 to 1847 he represented York County in the Provincial Assembly. John Allen died in 1875, at 91 years. His first wife died in 1822.
John Campbell Allen was educated, and studied law with the Hon. John Simcoe Saunders, son of the Chief Justice of NB. He was admitted as attorney in Oct 1838, and became a member of the Bar in the fall of 1840. In 1845 he was appointed one of the Commissioners to settle the land claims under article 4 of the Washington Treaty of 1842. That part of the disputed territory which became British soil was inhabited by Acadian French, to whom the provincial government refused to issue grants; and from 1845 to 1847 the commission appointed to investigate and adjust these difficulties was engaged in hearing and determining the claims of all settling between the Grand Falls of St John and the St Francis Rivers. From Nov 1851, to Jan 1856 he served as Clerk of the Prov. Executive Council. On Feb of the later year he was elected a Rep. for York Co to the Gen. Assem., and in May 1856 he was appointed Solicitor General, holding that office until the following year, when his party was defeated.
He declined the position of QC in 1860, and was re-elected to the Assembly in 1862 and served as Speaker until its dissolution in 1865. He was again returned as an opponent of Confederation in April of that year, and was appointed Attorney-General, and in June 1865 he and the Hon Albert J. Smith afterwards were sent as delegates to London to present NB's objection to the proposed Canadian Confederation. On Sep 21, 1865 he was appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court; and on Oct 8, 1875 he succeeded the Hon. William J. Ritchie as Chief Justice. On 8 Oct 1866 he was appointed Vice-Pres. of the Court of Governors and Council, for determining suits relating to marriage and divorce; and in Jun 1878, he was selected in place of the late Governor Wilmot, as an arbitrator in the north-western boundary dispute, the others being Sir Edward Thornton, British Minister at Washington, and Chief Justice Harrison, of Ontario. But unfortunately his judicial duties would not permit him to enter upon the work, and he accordingly resigned.
When a young man Judge Allen was active in military affairs, joining as early as 1835, a volunteer company of artillery that in 1838 became part of a regiment known as the NB Royal Artillery. He rose to the rank of Capt. in the militia, served from 1844 to 1848 as Aide-de-Camp on the staff of Sir William Colebrook, Lieut Governor of NB, and retired fro the service in 1865. During the year 1851 he presided over the city government of Fredericton, as the first Mayor elected by popular vote, that office having previously been appointed by the council. In 1887 he published a book containing the rules of the Provincial Supreme Court, together with the Acts of Assembly relative to that body; and as he was for a long period Reporter for the Supreme Court, he compiled and issued many volumes of law reports containing a number of important decisions. He received the degree of Dr of Law from UNB in 1882, and that of Dr. of Civil Law from Kings College, Windsor, NS in 1890. He was knighted by Her Majesty Queen Victoria in 1889; and in 1888 his fiftieth anniversary as an Attorney, he was presented with a valuable piece of plate by Members of the St John Bar. In 1893 the NB Bar presented to the Supreme Court a life-size portrait of the Chief Justice, which now hangs in the Court room of Fredericton. While holding Court at St Andrews, Charlotte Co, in 1893, Chief Justice Allen was stricken with paralysis, which caused him to resign his office and retire from public life, and died eventually Sep 27, 1898. Member of the Church of England. A warden if the parish church for 20 years; and in 1877 and 1880 he was a delegate to the Provincial Synod at Montreal. In 1845 Sir John C. Allen married Margaret A. Drury, daughter of Capt. Charles Drury, of the 9th Regiment Infantry, who died in St John in 1835. They had [7] children, 7 sons, 2 daughters. The daughters died young. John; Charley Drury Allen; William K., accountant of Fredericton Boom Co; Thomas Carleton, Clerk of the Pleas; Edward H., Clerk of the Barker House, Fredericton; George W., Barrister-at-Law, in this city; and Henry Allen, who is a businessman in NY.
06: Forest Hill Cemetery
07: Judges of New Brunswick and Their Times, Alfred Stockton, pp. 506-526
Sir John Allen = His grandfather was Judge Isaac Allen. The John Allen, the Grandfather of Isaac Allen, emigrated from England to America and became a Judge of the Supreme Court of the Province of New Jersey. His son John was born in 1718, and in 1738 married Naomi Watson. They had 3 son - John, Isaac and William and one daughter Hannah. She second son, Isaac, was born in 1741 and educated for the Bar. He practiced law in Philadelphia and in Trenton, and in 1769 married Sarah, daughter of Thomas Campbell, a merchant of Philadelphia. Shortly after the American Revolutionary War began. Isaac Allen an avid loyalist, was appointed Lieut-Col of one of the Battalions of the New Jersey Volunteers commanded by Brigadier-General Corttandt Skinner. He joined the Royal Army under General Howe at NB, in New Jersey in Dec 1776. He lost considerable property American previous to the evacuation of New York, he was sent to Nova Scotia by Sir Guy Carleton, along with Lieut-Col. Edward Winslow, and Lieut-Col. Stephen DeLancey. He was accompanied to NS by his family, 1 wife, brother and 4 sisters, 5 children, 5 servants. The obtained a grant of land at Wilmot, NS and remained there until the Province of New Brunswick was established. His only son, John was born at Wilmot, NS on Jun 27, 1784. On the origin of the province of New Brunswick, Col. Allen was appointed to a seat in the Council. Nov 25, 1784 he was appointed one of the Judges of the Supreme Court. He moved to Fredericton. He died 12 Oct 1806.
John, son of Isaac Allen was a Capt. in Colonel John Saunders Battalion which was called out in 1808 in antisipation if a war with the US. In 1813 Mr. Allen was gazetted a Capt. in the New Brunswick Fencible Regiment, raised by General Coffin for defense of the province in the War of 1812, and disbanded in 1817. He was afterward Lieut-Colonel of the Provincial Militia, inspecting field officer, and guarter-master-General. He represented the County of York in the House from 1809-1847, a period of 38 years. He was for many years a Judge of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas for the County of York. In 1845 he was appointed a seat in the Executive Council. He died at his home in Aukpague or Springhill in 1875.
His son, John Campbell Allen was born 1 Oct 1817. His mother's maiden name was Ann Blair. He received his early education at the Collegiate School of Fredericton and studied law with Hon. John Simcoe Saunders. Was admitted an attorney in 1838. In 1835 he joined the Volunteer Artillery, in which he became a Capt. and adjutssnt. He retired from the Militia in 1865, the year before he became a judge. In 1845 he was appointed, with James, with James A. MacLaughlan on a commission to settle land claims on the upper St John, between Grand Falls and the River St Francis, arising under the treaty of Washington. Mayor of Fredericton 1851, a position he held for 3 years. In 1851 he became Clerk of the Executive Council. Elected to the House in 1856 for York County. In 1857 John C. Allen became Solicitor-General. In 1856 Election he won again with 1,141 votes, Feb 1863 elected Speaker of the House. Mr. Allen opposed Confederation. He believed it was premature and objected to the details of the scheme. In 1865 the administration formed with Mr. Allen as Attorney-General. *1865 Sep, appointed to the Bench. Oct 8, 1875 he was appointed Chief Justice of NB, is successor of Sir Wm. J. Ritchie. He declined a QC in 1860. UNB conferred on him in 1882 the degree of LLD. He received a SCL from Kings College, Windsor in 1890. He was an active member of the Senate of UNB. He was Knighted in 1889. In Jun 1878 he was appointed one of the arbritrators for settling the Northeast boundary of Ont. In 1893 he was stricken with paralyses. He resigned 3 May 1896. He died 27 Sep 1898 at 81 years. His wife Margaret A. Drury, daughter of Capt. Charles A. Drury, of the 20th Regiment. Family of 6 sons, 4 of whom survived. T. Carleton, [Alleay] Clerk of the Supreme Court; Wm. K. Allen, Ex MPP; Edmund H. Allen; and George W. Allen, MPP, Barister.
07: The Canadian Biographical Dictionary, p. 574
Hon. John Campbell Allan = His father, John Allan represented York in the House from 1809 to 1847. He died in April 1875 aged 91 years, his wife died in 1822.
John Campbell Allen = on the 8th of October 1866 was appointed Vice-President of the Court of Governors and Council for determining suits relating to marriage and divorce. In Jun 1878 he was appointed, in place of the late Governor Wilmot one of the arbitrators for settling the North-West Boundary of the province of Ontario.
William Kenah Allen
York Co / 1882 / MLA / Liberal / Conservative ? / Church of EnglandWilliam Kenah Allen (infant-1851) b. 9 Mar 1850, Fredericton, NB; d. 12 Apr 1902, aged 52 yrs, Fredericton, NB; bur Forrest Hill Cemetery; s/o Sir John Campbell Allen (3rd son of) & Margaret Austen Drury
William was educated in the public schools of Fredericton, and at Fredericton Collegiate School. He located at Fredericton, NB and engaged in business as an accountant. Was accountant for the Fredericton Boom Company for many years. A prominent member of the A.F. & A.M. A patron of athletic sports and a leading member of the Fredericton Curling Club.
He unsuccessful contested York County for the House of Assembly at the GE of 20/21 Jan 1890, and at the bye-election held 3/23 Oct 1890, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the four sitting members.
First elected to this seat at the GE of 22 Oct 1892. Sat until dissolution in 1895, when he retired from active politics.
Wm. m.1) 1 Jun 1876, Olivia Laura Glazier; who d. 30 Sep 1897 ae 45 yrs; d/o Stephen Glazier, Esq. (4th d/o) of Elmwood, Lincoln (m.1) 2 sons
He m.2) [...] Smithm. (1)
01: John Campbell; 1877 - 20 Aug 1917 bur Forest Hill Cem
02: William Kenah; 1884 - 1913 bur Forest Hill Cem(m.(2) 1 dau)
01: daughterRef: - see source list for more proper citation names
01: Graves Papers, Vol XII, --, p.24
02: NB Census Records = York Co = Fredericton Parish = 1851
03: Legislative Library File Cards
Was accountant of the Fredericton Boom Company for 15 years.
Dates of elections contested as above. Resigned in 1895 due to father's failing
health. This card says he was a Conservative.
04: Biographical Review, p. 476
05: Forest Hill Cemetery
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