Adam M. Allen

Adam M. Allen - and Emily Elizabeth (DeGoot) Christy were married in Fayette county in 1871. She was born in Clinton county, January 6, 1842, and he in Fayette county, February 1, 1841. She is a daughter of James and Emily (Moorman) DeGroot. His parents are Aaron and Emily J. (Garner) Allen. Adam M. was a participant in the late civil war; enlisted in the Fall of 1861 in Company K, 44th Ohio, and served nearly four years; re-enlisted in the 8th Ohio Cavalry, and went under Sheridan in the memorable march of Sherman to the sea, participating in all the skirmishes incident to the march. Mrs. Allen’s first husband, Robert M. Christy, was a member of Company K, 90th Ohio; was Orderly Sergeant of the Company; was discharged after ten months’ service on account of disability, and died January 9, 1864. His children are: Lawrence James, born April 20, 1860; and May born October 13, 1863, both at home. Mr. Allen is a farmer, and may be addressed at Defiance, Defiance county, Ohio.