Jesse R. Allen

Cumberland Presbyterian Minister

c1805 - 1869


1854
J. R. Allen, Linden, Missouri
Minister in Platte Presbytery (Missouri Synod)
(Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1854, page 92]

1864
"Whereas Rev. J. R. Allen a member of this Presbytery is without our bounds and has been for several years past and this Presbytery being unwilling to be burdened with his name longer on her records therefore Resolved that his name be dropt from our ministerial roll."
[Source: Minutes of Platte Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 30, 1864, page 2]

1866
"Whereas, Rev. Jno. E. Nevins of the Searcy Presbytery, State of Arkansas, and Rev. Jesse R. Allen of Platte Presbytery State of Missouri, both ordained ministers of the C.P. Church, have applied to this Presbytery for membership, and whereas they inform this Presbytery that they have made application to their respective Presbyteries for letters of dismission and recommendation, but have not received them owing to the want of mail facilities, and other causes not subject to their control; and whereas, this Presbytery has received information that these brethren are both in good and regular standing in their respective Presbyteries, resolved that they be, and are hereby received as ordained ministers and members of this Presbytery, and they hereby required to place their said letters in the hands of our stated clerk as soon as they receive them."
[Source: Minutes of McGee Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 6, 1866]

1868
"Bro Jesse R. Allen member of McGee Presbytery being present and signifying his intention to become a member of this Presbytery but not having his letter from said McGee Presbytery. On motion Bro. Allen is admitted a member of this Presbytery, with instructions that he present his letter when received to the Stated Clerk."
[Source: Minutes of Barnett Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 10, 1868]

1868
J. R. Allen, Missouri City, Mo.
Minister in Barnett Presbytery (McAdow Synod)
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1868, page 101]

1869
J. R. Allen, St. Joseph, Mo.
Minister in Barnett Presbytery (McAdow Synod)
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1869, page 77]

1870
"Whereas it is rumored that Brother Jessee R. Allen an ordained minister of this Presbytery has recently died; Resolved Therefore that Brother Daniel Patton be requested to ascertain, as far as possible the particulars of his death and report the same to the Cumberland Presbyterian for publication."
[Source: Minutes of Barnett Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 9, 1870]

1870
Rev. J. R. Allen, of Barnett Presbytery, December 30, 1869, at Denver City, Colorado
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1870, page 27]


1839 Tax List - Platte County, Missouri
Jesse R. Allen

1840 Census - Platte County, Missouri
Jesse R. Allen

1850 Census - Atchison County, Missouri
Bethel Allen 72 M Tenn.
Elizabeth Allen 65 F Tenn.
Jesse R. Allen 45 M Clergyman Cumb. P. Tenn.
Nancy Allen 42 F Va
Bethel Allen 18 M Miller Mo
Mathew D. Allen 15 M Mo
William R. Allen 13 M Mo
Elizabeth A. Allen 12 F Mo
Susan J. Allen 10 F Mo
Richard J. Allen 8 M Mo
Priscilla C. Allen 4 F Mo
Jesse Allen 2 M Mo


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