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Helen Irene Allen 1907–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jul 1907

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 9 Aug 1962

Death Location: Grove City, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: James Allen

Mother: Lola Gibb

Spouse(s): David Sopher

Children(s): Patricia Westlake, Donald Sopher

The story of Helen Irene Allen began in 1907 in Pennsylvania. In 1910, Helen Irene Allen resided in Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA. Helen Irene Allen married David Murriel Sopher, and had children including Donald Albert Sopher, Marjorie Younkins, Mildred Maxine Sopher, Patricia G Westlake, Shirley J Vinton. Helen Irene Allen passed away in 1962 in Grove City, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Helen Irene Allen began in 1907 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1910, Helen Irene Allen resided in Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Helen Irene Allen married David Murriel Sopher, and had children including Donald Albert Sopher, Marjorie Younkins, Mildred Maxine Sopher, Patricia G Westlake, Shirley J Vinton.
  • Helen Irene Allen passed away in 1962 in Grove City, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Allen
1876–1961
Birth Location: Irwin Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania
JA
Lola Gibb
1875–1964
Birth Location: Scrubgrass, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
LG

Spouses(s)

David Sopher
1904–1974
Birth Location: Grove City, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
DS

Children(s)

Patricia Westlake
1940–2015
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
PW
Donald Sopher
1944–2025
Birth Location: –
DS

Helen Allen's Ancestors

Self
Helen Allen
1907–1962
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
James Wynne Allen
1876–1961
Irwin Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania
Lola (Maude) Gibb
1875–1964
Scrubgrass, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Joshua (Coleman) Allen
1838–1910
Irwin Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania
Samira McMullen
1841–1914
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
John McMULLEN
1785–1868
Samira McMullen
1797–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Helen Allen's Descendants

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Helen (Irene) Allen (2 Jul 1907–9 Aug 1962) m. David (Murriel) Sopher (2 Aug 1904–20 Jul 1974)
  1. 1. Patricia (G) Westlake 1940–2015
  2. 2. Donald (Albert) Sopher 1944–2025

Helen Allen's Timeline

9 Records

1907
02 Jul 1907
Birth of Helen Irene Allen in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1907
2 Jul 1907
Birth of Helen Irene Allen in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 3
Helen Irene Allen resided here in Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 13
Helen Irene Allen resided here in Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 13
Helen Irene Allen resided here in Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 28
Helen Irene Allen resided here in Grove, Mercer, Pennsylvania
Grove, Mercer, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 33
Helen Irene Allen resided here in Grove, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States
Grove, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States
1962
09 Aug 1962
Age 55
Death of Helen Irene Allen in Grove City, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Grove City, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1962
9 Aug 1962
Age 55
Death of Helen Irene Allen in Grove City, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Grove City, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Jul 1907
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1656; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 120

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1907
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grove, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3571; Page: 65B; Enumeration District: 43-32
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 075751-078600
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1656; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 120
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1423; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1375436
    [5] Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Box Number: 102; Certificate Number: 110172

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1423; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1375436

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1656; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 120

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1656; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 120

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Grove, Mercer, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grove, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3571; Page: 65B; Enumeration District: 43-32
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Grove, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grove, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3571; Page: 65B; Enumeration District: 43-32

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Aug 1962
    Event Place: Grove City, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1962
    Event Place: Grove City, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 075751-078600
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