Sam H. Allen  

Samuel "Sam" Harper Allen November 23, 1903 Akron, Summitt county Ohio Death Sep 1978 Plymouth , Marshall, Indiana He attended Akron schools, graduated as valedictorian of Central High School and was an alumnus of Dartmouth College. He was interested in all the outdoors and was acvtive in Boy Scouts, Young Men's Christain Association Camps, Dartmouth Outing Club and National Speleological Society.

Sam valued his years at Culver. He swam extensively, roamed the woods, he knew the birds and their songs, and all the trees. He enjoyed the moon and the constellations. One of his great joys was sharing this with young people.

While working for Wheeling Steel Corporation at Steubenville, Ohio on June 16, 1945 he married Gertrude Marty, a school teacher there. She had been born at Bridgeport, Ohio on June 6, 1909 to Randolph and Sara Bauer Marty. She was a graduate of Minerva High School and Ohio University.

On every trip to Culver, Sam watched for job openings. In July 1948 he obtained work at the new Sealed Power Corporation in Rochester. Giving two weeks notice in Steubenville he began work August 1^st. Gertie stayed in Steubenville to wind up affairs.

On August 22 they moved into the log cabin - no electricity, a pump at the sink, wood cook stove and a path out the back door. There was one big room and a porch. The porch was enclosed with wireglass to keep out the wind and was the sleeping room. The cabin was snug and they enjoyed the wild creatures of the woods.

Somewhere in time the Allens had bought 15 acres of land here.

In 1949 Sam and Gertie moved into the farmhouse on the hill. This house required some remodeling as only the mice and squirrels had lived in it for 20 years.

In 1969 the business closed and in 1971 Gertie retired. For a few years they enjopyed their home, friends and a bit of traveling around the state.

They gave of their energy to the community. Sam was a long time member of the Wesley Church choir. They were both active in the church and Masonic and Eastern Star orders.

Sam sufferd a fatal heart attck September 10, 1978.

Gertie continues to live in the farm house on the hill and keeps hous, 1986

Culver, Ind. - Sam H. ALlen, 74, of 571 W. Shre Dr. Culver, Ind. died Sunday p.m. at Parkview HOpsital, Plymouth, Id.

Born to Samuel and Harrie Bardsley Allen, he had lived in Lalke Maxinkuckee, Ind. the past 31 years coming from Steubenville, O.

He is survived by two nieces and one grandnephew.

Memorial services Wedensday 7 p.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church.

Friends may call at the residence anytime.

Memorials may be made to the Wesley United Church, CUlver, Ind.; Parkview Hospital Coronaory Care Unit Plymouth, Ind.; the Indiana Masonic Home of the Boy Scouts of America - AKron Beacon Journal Sep 12, 1978

married and divorced before 1940 spouse is unknowm this far as in 1940 census he is listed as a roomer with his mother on this census and as being divorced.

married married June 16, 1945 Steubenville, Jefferson county, Ohio Gertrude Marty June 6, 1909 , born Bridgeport/ Belmont, Ohio DEATH 1 Apr 1996 Alliance, Stark, Ohi daughter of Randolph 'Rudy' A. Marty and Sara Bauer

June 6, 1909 - April 1 1996 Culver - Gertrude M. Allen, 86, formerly of 571 W. SHore Drive died at 3:40 p.m. Monday in Alliance (Ohio) Community Hospital.

Mrs. Allen was a retired teacher who taight in the Culver elementary schools from 1949 50 1971 and in the Steubenville, OHio school from 1929-1945.

She was born June 5,` 1909 in Bridgeport, OOioh.

She married Sam H. Allen, who preceded her in death.

Surviving is a sister Mary M. WIlson of Butler, Pa.

Mrs. ALlen was a member of the United Methodiat Church, Order of Eastern Star and Culver City Club.

She was a graduate od Muskingham COllege, New Concord, Ohio.

Memorial services will be at 3:30 p.m. April 10 in Wesley United Methodist CHurch.

Crremation has taken place. Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home, Sebring, Ohio is in charge of arrangements - SOuth Bend Trubune Apr 3 1996.

In 1954 Sam and his brother, Bill, pruchased the Marina on Maxinkuckee's west shore from Fred Wallstead. The men continued their jobs and the wives handled the boat house during the week. In 1958 Sam retired from Sealed Power and devoted his time to the Marina.

In 1969 the business closed and in 1971 Gertie retired. For a few years they enjoyed their home, their friends and a bit of traveling around the state. They gave their energy to the community, Sam. was a long time member of the Wesley Church Choir. They were both active in their church and Masonic and Eastern Star orders.

Sam suffered a fatal heat attack Septemeber 19. 1978. Gertie continues to line in the farm house on the hill and keeps busy - Gertrude Allen.

History of Marshall County Indiana Sesquicentenial 1836 - 1986 -, Taylor Publishing Co., 1986, Publication # 357 of 1422, Marshall County Historical Society pg. 64

 
Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973 
Name	Samuel E. Allen
Gender	Male
Race	White
Birth Date	23 Nov 1903
Birth Place	Akron, Summit, Ohio
Father	S. E. Allen
Mother	Harriet E. Bardsley
FHL Film Number	900947


U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 
Name	Samuel H Allen
Residence Year	1920
Street Address	251 E Mill
Residence Place	Akron, Ohio, USA
Occupation	Student
Publication Title	Akron, Ohio, City Directory, 1920

U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 
Name	Sam H Allen
Residence Year	1924
Street Address	251 E Mill
Residence Place	Akron, Ohio, USA
Occupation	Clerk [Natl City Bank]
Publication Title	Akron, Ohio, City Directory, 1924

U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 
Name	Samuel H Allen
Residence Year	1928
Street Address	251 E Mill
Residence Place	Akron, Ohio, USA
Occupation	Student
Publication Title	Akron, Ohio, City Directory, 1924]

1930 United States Federal Census 
Name	Sam H Allen
Birth Year	abt 1904
Gender	Male
Race	White
Age in 1930	26
Birthplace	Ohio
Marital Status	Single
Relation to Head of House	Son
Home in 1930	Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Map of Home	Akron,Summit,Ohio
Street Address	Mill Street
Ward of City	2
Block	48 TRACT A-3
House Number	251
Dwelling Number	16
Family Number	18
Attended School	No
Able to Read and Write	Yes
Father's Birthplace	United States
Mother's Birthplace	Indiana
Able to Speak English	Yes
Neighbors	View others on page
Household members
Name	Age
Harriet E Allen	65
David B Allen	26
Sam H Allen	26
J Bell Allen	22
James Hines	35
James Kooklioff	20


U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 
Name	Samuel H Allen
Residence Year	1930
Street Address	251 E Mill
Residence Place	Akron, Ohio, USA
Occupation	Student
Publication Title	Akron, Ohio, City Directory, 1930

U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 
Detail Source
Name	Samuel H Allen
Residence Year	1933
Street Address	1593 6th C F
Residence Place	Akron, Ohio, USA
Occupation	Works  [W E Wright Co.]
Publication Title	Akron, Ohio, City Directory, 1933

1950 United States Federal Census 
Name	Sam H Adlen
Age	36
Estimated Birth Year	abt 1904
Gender	Male
Race	White
Birthplace	Ohio
Marital Status	Divorced
Relation to Head of House	Lodger's Son
Home in 1940	Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio
Steubenville,Jefferson,Ohio
Street	Wellesley Avenue
House Number	1226
Inferred Residence in 1935	Akron, Summit, Ohio
Residence in 1935	Akron, Summit, Ohio
Resident on farm in 1935	No
Sheet Number	10B
Occupation	Corenty Sripenson
Attended School or College	No
Highest Grade Completed	College, 4th year
Duration of Unemployment	92
Class of Worker	Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939	52
Income	1350
Income Other Sources	No
Neighbors	View others on page
Household members
Name	Age
Margaret Eyler	42
Harriet Adlen	71
Sam H Adlen	36

U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 
Name	Sam Harper Allen
Race	White
Age	38
Birth Date	23 Nov 1903
Birth Place	Akron, Ohio
Residence Place	Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio
Registration Date	14 Feb 1942
Registration Place	Steubenville, Ohio
Employer	National Youth Administratioin
Height	5'' 9"
Weight	145
Complexion	Light
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Blue
Next of Kin	James B Allen

Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 
Name	Sam H Allen
Gender	Male
Marriage Age	41
Birth Date	abt 1904
Marriage Date	16 Jun 1945
Marriage Place	Jefferson, Ohio, USA
Father	Sam E Allen
Mother	Harriet Bardsley
Spouse	Gertrude Marty
Film Number	002297235

1950 United States Federal Census 
Name	Sam H Allen
Age	45
Birth Date	abt 1905
Gender	Male
Race	White
Birth Place	Ohio
Marital Status	Married
Relation to Head of House	Head
Residence Date	1950
Home in 1950	Union, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Street Name	State Road 17
House Number	1
Dwelling Number	414
Occupation	Inspector & Adjust Manager
Industry	Diesel Parts
Occupation Category	Working
Hours Worked	48
Worker Class	Private
Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
Sam H Allen	45	Head
Gertrude M Allen 40 Wife

 
Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011 
Name	Sam H Allen
Gender	Male
Race	White
Age	74
Marital Status	Married
Birth Date	23 Nov 1903
Birth Place	Ohio City
Death Date	10 Sep 1978
Death Place	Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Death Registration Date	1978
Father	Samuel Allen
Mother	Harriet Bardsley
Spouse	Gertrude Allen

Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018 
Name	Gertrude M Allen Gertrude M Marty]
Gender	Female
Race	White
Age	86
Birth Date	6 Jun 1909
Birth Place	Belmont, Ohio, USA
Death Date	1 Apr 1996
Death Hospital	Hospital/Inpatient
Death Place	Alliance, Stark, USA
Inquest Hospital	Alliance City Hospital 041270
Father Marty
Mother Bauer
Inquest Questions	Time of Death: 03:40 PM
Education	4 years college
Military service	No
Industry	Elementary and secondary schools
Occupation	Teachers, elementary school