E. J. Allen

Co. B

1st U. S. Inf.

Photo Credit: Rosa G. Gonzales

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Obituary

FROM CORPUS CHRISTI –We learn by private letters that Dr. Allen of Corpus Christi committed suicide in that place recently—cause not known—supposed to be some family troubles.  We also learn that Mr. shire of the same place was murdered in cold blood the other day by a noted desperado, named Garner.  The citizens became so exasperated that they seized Garner and hung him at once.

 

Source: Galveston Daily News, May 24, 1866

Research by:  Rebecca Lee Jones

Transcription by:  Geraldine D. McGloin, Nueces County Historical Commission

Marriage records:  Dr. Edward J. Allen married Mary Ann Shaw April 25, 1866 in Nueces County. Vol.  C.

Research by:  Msgr. Michael A. Howell

Transcription by:  Geraldine D. McGloin, Nueces County Historical Commission