Justice of the Peace
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DJ Allen, JP — 1893
April 6, 1883 Rec’d of Jones Allen JP fines State vs John Talbert 1.00 ” vs Henry Furr .50 ” vs Henry Hooks .50 $2.00 This April 6th 1893 Geo. D Palmer C. Treas DJ Allen served as Justice of the Peace for Stanly County for many years. Unfortunately, I cannot find any information on Continue reading
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December 31, 1888
Rec’d of ML Burnhardt One Dollar as ? in case State against 1 Sid? Harris col for 2 days attendance before DJ Allen JP DK Thompson Through some cursory census searches I’ve found some names but I’m certainly not sure I’ve found the right people. The only ML Bernhardt I can find is in Rowan Continue reading
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September 5, 1887 — A fine collected
Rec’d of DJ Allen J.P. $4.00 it being a fine collected State vs. Wm Gaines (col) I am to bring this money to the county treasurer and take his receipt for same. Sept 5 1887 S.H. Milton Yet again, I’m unsure of the name. My best guess is SH Milton, but I cannot find anyone Continue reading
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An Update
On November 28, 1883, David Jones Allen married Rosa Ann Caudle, daughter of John Calvin and Judith Parker Caudle. Perhaps the statement from DN Bennett was regarding purchasing materials to build a house. I would be very likely to believe that if it weren’t for his mother, Nancy, living with him. Maybe he made some Continue reading
Chasing the Past 