John, 2nd Ceton Allen

John Ceton Allen
BIRTH
7 Oct 1825
Cooper County, Missouri, USA
DEATH
4 Nov 1889 (aged 64)
Eola, Polk County, Oregon, USA
BURIAL
Salem Pioneer Cemetery
Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA
PLOT
459

died of cancer of mouth
ex Senator from Polk Co

OBITUARY:

At his home near Eola, Polk county, Nov. 3, 1889, Hon. John C. Allen.

The deceased was a well known and highly respected citizen of Polk county, a pioneer of this country, and had on several occasions represented Polk county in the legislative assembly of this state, serving last as a senator from that county in the session of 1887.

A thrifty farmer, he lived an honest, upright life. One of the best farms in Polk county falls to his widow and children. He was buried yesterday in Rural cemetery.

Weekly Oregon Statesman 8 November 1889 8:3

Bio source: Salem Pioneer Cemetery Website