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Irene Kitchell Allen 1808–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 MAR 1808

Birth Location: Ross, Ohio, United States

Death Date: 19 MAR 1885

Death Location: Harmony Township, Union, Indiana, United States

Father: Joseph Allen

Mother: Jemima Kitchel

Spouse(s): John Sims

Children(s): Katherine Sims

In 1808, Irene Kitchell Allen entered the world in Ross, Ohio, United States, born to Joseph Shepherd Allen And Jemima Kitchel. In 1860, Irene Kitchell Allen resided in Harmony Township, Union, Indiana, United States. In 1870, Irene Kitchell Allen resided in Indiana, United States. Irene Kitchell Allen married John Sims, and had children including Katherine Sims. Irene Kitchell Allen passed away in 1885 in Harmony Township, Union, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1808, Irene Kitchell Allen entered the world in Ross, Ohio, United States, born to Joseph Shepherd Allen And Jemima Kitchel.
  • In 1860, Irene Kitchell Allen resided in Harmony Township, Union, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1870, Irene Kitchell Allen resided in Indiana, United States.
  • Irene Kitchell Allen married John Sims, and had children including Katherine Sims.
  • Irene Kitchell Allen passed away in 1885 in Harmony Township, Union, Indiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Allen
1783–1834
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
JA
Jemima Kitchel
1783–1875
Birth Location: Hanover, Morris, New Jersey, United States
JK

Spouses(s)

John Sims
1800–1875
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
JS

Children(s)

Katherine Sims
1838–1864
Birth Location: Indiana, United States
KS

Irene Allen's Ancestors

Self
Irene Allen
1808–1885
Birth Place: Ross, Ohio, United States
Parents
Joseph Shepherd Allen
1783–1834
Pennsylvania, United States
Jemima Kitchel
1783–1875
Hanover, Morris, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Irene Allen's Descendants

1.
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Irene (Kitchell) Allen (9 MAR 1808–19 MAR 1885) m. John Sims (1800–20 FEB 1875)
  1. 1. Katherine Sims 1838–1864 m. Robert (Lucas) Irwin 1831–1905
    1. 1. George (Lawrence) Irwin 1861–1942 m. Nancy (Ann) Buzzell 1882–1968
      1. 1. Donald (Allen) Irwin 1915–1943
      2. 2. Charles (Howard) Irwin 1910–1982 m. Grace Irwin 1916–2008
      3. 3. George (Lewis) Irwin 1906–1985 m. Bertha (June) Mcconnell 1914–1957 m. Valeda Rice 1914–1957
      4. 4. Irene Irwin 1907–1957 m. Jerry (J) Olrich 1902–1979
    2. 2. Lewis (B.) Irwin 1862–1945 m. Cornella (Estelle) Grems 1869–1922 m. Blanche Lovan 1894–1934
      1. 1. Donald Irwin 1887–1968 m. Hulah Black 1894–1979
      2. 2. Irene Irwin 1887–1973 m. Joseph (Everett) Wadleigh 1890–1975
        1. 1. Esther (Irene) Wadleigh 1918–2006
        2. 2. John (Richard) Wadleigh 1934–2013
      3. 3. Marilyn Irwin 1933–2007
      4. 4. Mary (E.) Irwin 1889–1968 m. Leslie (Roy) Estep 1888–1978
        1. 1. Emmet (Leslie) Estep 1914–2006 m. Donna McNair 1920–2021
        2. 2. Lewis (E.) Estep 1917–1975 m. Natalie Bryans 1922–2021
        3. 3. Merle Estep 1913–1915
      5. 5. Opal (Irene) Irwin 1925–2000 m. Verner Pyhala 1918–2008
      6. 6. Paul Irwin 1927–2021 m. Zola Kauffman 1928–2022
      7. 7. Robert (Stanley) Irwin 1887–1957 m. Ethel Wisland 1892–
      8. 8. Ruth Irwin 1931–2013 m. Harry (James) Greer 1918–2004

Irene Allen's Timeline

5 Records

1808
9 MAR 1808
Birth of Irene Kitchell Allen in Ross, Ohio, United States
Ross, Ohio, United States
1860
1860
Age 52
Irene Kitchell Allen resided here in Harmony Township, Union, Indiana, United States
Harmony Township, Union, Indiana, United States
1870
1870
Age 62
Irene Kitchell Allen resided here in Indiana, United States
Indiana, United States
1870
1870
Age 62
Irene Kitchell Allen resided here in Indiana, United States
Indiana, United States
1885
19 MAR 1885
Age 77
Death of Irene Kitchell Allen in Harmony Township, Union, Indiana, United States
Harmony Township, Union, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 MAR 1808
    Event Place: Ross, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 08 October 2016, 22:49), entry for Irene Kitchell Allen(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L4MP-YR6
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 17 October 2014), Irena Sims in household of John Sims, Indiana, United States; citing p. 7, family 53, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,862.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch ( : 30 December 2015), Irene Sims in entry for John Sims, 1860.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 21 January 2016), John Sims and Irene Allen, ; citing Franklin, Indiana, United States, various county clerk offices, Indiana; FHL microfilm 476,730.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harmony Township, Union, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 08 October 2016, 22:49), entry for Irene Kitchell Allen(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L4MP-YR6
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 17 October 2014), Irena Sims in household of John Sims, Indiana, United States; citing p. 7, family 53, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,862.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch ( : 30 December 2015), Irene Sims in entry for John Sims, 1860.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 21 January 2016), John Sims and Irene Allen, ; citing Franklin, Indiana, United States, various county clerk offices, Indiana; FHL microfilm 476,730.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 MAR 1885
    Event Place: Harmony Township, Union, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 08 October 2016, 22:49), entry for Irene Kitchell Allen(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L4MP-YR6
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 17 October 2014), Irena Sims in household of John Sims, Indiana, United States; citing p. 7, family 53, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,862.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch ( : 30 December 2015), Irene Sims in entry for John Sims, 1860.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 21 January 2016), John Sims and Irene Allen, ; citing Franklin, Indiana, United States, various county clerk offices, Indiana; FHL microfilm 476,730.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 08 October 2016, 22:49), entry for Irene Kitchell Allen(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L4MP-YR6
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 17 October 2014), Irena Sims in household of John Sims, Indiana, United States; citing p. 7, family 53, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,862.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch ( : 30 December 2015), Irene Sims in entry for John Sims, 1860.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 21 January 2016), John Sims and Irene Allen, ; citing Franklin, Indiana, United States, various county clerk offices, Indiana; FHL microfilm 476,730.
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