El Dorado County Biographies


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THOMAS ALLEN
 
            Is a son of John and Ann Allen, and was born in Cork, Ireland, June 
2, 1812.  After receiving his education he went to learn the carpentering and 
boat-building trades, which he followed for many years.  In 1833-4, he removed 
from his native country with his parents, who settled in Canada.  In 1849 Thos. 
began boating on the Erie Canal.  In 1853 he gave that up, and sailed via the 
Isthmus of Panama to California in 1854.  He settled at Kelsey, and engaged in 
mining until 1859.  During this year he returned to the East intending to 
remain, but was taken ill and had to return to California�s healthful, live 
giving climate.  He then took up his permanent abode at Kelsey, where he yet 
resides.
            He was married in 1842, lost his wife in 1853, and has ever since 
remained a widower.  Is now engaged in business at Kelsey, is widely known in 
the county, and always the same genial, courteous gentleman.
 
Historical Souvenir of El Dorado County, California with Illustrations & 
Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men & Pioneers - Oakland, Cal. - Paolo 
Sioli, Publisher, 1883. p - 230
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler