Phineas Alling

Family History and remarks on DAR applications from the family indicate Phineas Allen was wounded by a bayonet thrust in the leg, and he received a pension. Lynda Darby Ozinga obtained DAR membership through Phineas Allen, # 796586, April 15, 2000, and anyone can obtain a copy of this application for their own use in membership in the DAR through the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Lynda used the applications of relative below for dates, names, other information just as relatives may now use the information on her application for their own applications to the DAR.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 107:

Mrs. Samantha Chloe Whipple Shoup.

DAR ID Number: 106317

Born in Constantia, N. Y.

Wife of William John Shoup.

Descendant of Phineas Allen, as follows:

1. Russell G. Whipple (1822-70) m. 1847 Mary Allen (1827-73).

2. Persons Allen (1781-1867) m. 2nd 1805 Chloe Tuttle (1787-1859).

3. Phineas Allen m. 2nd 1778 Rebecca Allen (b. 1749).

Phinehas Allen (1754-1840) was placed on the pension roll of Oneida County, N. Y., 1831 for service as private, Connecticut militia. He was born in Connecticut; died in Camden, N. Y.

Also No. 24265.

A second DAR application from Mrs. Celia I Ingham (DAR # 60863) reads: Phineas Alling (1754-1840) was a private in the 5th company, Capt Joseph Prentice in command, 5th battalion, Wadsworth's brigade, 1776. In 1831 he was placed on the pension roll of Oneida County, NY for service as private, Connecticut militia. He was born in Connecticut; died in Camden NY. Mrs. Ingham lists herself as the Granddaughter of Orris Tuttle & Amy Smith. Her application states

"See National DAR #5661"

From: "Descendants of Roger Alling & John Alling 1639-1899", states on page 261 that Phineas Alling was born Oct 5, 1754, married Rebecca, dau of Jonathan Alling Jr, removed to Central New York, had children and died there; trace of record lost.

Ms Ingraham's DAR application states: "On page 408, "Connecticut Men in the Revolution", appears the following: Private Phineas Alling, in Fifth Company. Captain Jonas Prentis, Fifth Battalion, Wadsworth's Brigade, Col Douglass, 1776: "Battalion raised June 1776 to reinforce Washington's Army at New York. Served in the city and on the Brooklyn front, being at the right of line of works during the battle of Lord Island Aug, 27th. Engaged in the retreat to New York Aug 29-30th. Stationed with militia brigade under Col Douglass at Kip's Bay, 34th St., at time of Enemy's attack on New York, Sept 15th and forced to retreat hurriedly. At battle of White Plains Oct 28th. Term expired Dec 25, 1776.

Record of Conn. Men in mil. And Naval service during the Rev. war, 1775-1783. By Henry P.Johnston. Hartford. 1889. (17,779p.): 408

Here are (2) Phineas Allen/Connecticut, War Pensions recorded for the American Revolutionary War:

Phineas, Conn., (S 45200)

Phinehas, Conn., Mass, (S 45199)

Phineas, b. 5 Oct 1754, m. Rebecca Alling (b. 9 Oct 1749 at New Haven, d. Dec 1777, dau. of Jonathan & Amy (Beecher) Alling), is said to have lived in New York State and have married twice more.

Phineas Allen from Oneida Co, New York, Pension Records:

County: Oneida Co.

Name: Phineas Allen

Rank: Private

Annual Allowance: 80 00

Sums Received: -

Description of service: Connecticut militia

When placed on the pension roll: November 17, 1832

Commencement of pension: March 4, 1831

Age: 77

Laws under which inscribed, increased or reduced OR Remarks.:

1800 census of town of Paris, Oneida Co, NY shows Phineas had 1 male over 45, one female over 45.

Allen Phineas 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

1800 Census New York State, Town of Paris, New York

Copyright (c) Kathy Last

1790 lived in Whitestown, with other Allen's in town being Isaac, Gideon, Jeremiah & John