JOHN ALLEN, Martinville; was born at Cheshire, England, Sept. 26, 1845. His father, William Allen, removed to Clifton, Grant Co., Wis., in April, 1854, and settled on Sec. 14, and owns 280 acres where he resides. John Allen commenced business for himself in October, 1872, as a farmer, but soon went into partnership with his brother Joseph in the mercantile business, also in buying and shipping stock, in which they have shown great enterprise. Mr. A. was married, April 23, 1879, to Miss C. E. Hartsook, who was born in Berrien, Berrien Co., Mich., Sept. 2, 1854. They have one child - Dora Frances.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.