George Allen 
​​(April 12, 1812 - June 5, 1854)

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Marker Text: ​Texas War for Independence soldier; served also in Somervell expedition against aggressors in Republic of Texas.
    Born in New York State. Came to Texas in 1830s. Settled 1838 in Houston, to help his brothers. Augustus C. and John Kirby Allen, establish city. George Allen in 1839 became first committeeman appointed to make improvements in shipping artery, Buffalo Bayou.
     He married Harriet E. Fenley of Nacogdoches; they had 3 sons. (1972) 

Marker No: 10590

Grave Marker

Geographic: 29.757710, -95.379379

Location: ​Founders Memorial Park. 1217 West Dallas Avenue, Houston