VanAllen
John
1828 – 1864
John VanAllen was born in New York in 1828. His wedding record indicates that his father was also named John. His mother’s name may have been Tacy, Lacy, or Lucy. Although there are leads on his family line, his parents haven’t yet been identified.
Marriage
John moved to Wisconsin prior to October 1858 when he married Sarah Emmaline (or Emmaline Sarah) Chadwick, daughter of Salathiel and Catherine (Porter) Chadwick. John and Sarah became the parents of:
- John (Warren) ♥ [m: Ida Jane Welch, Grinda Josephine Hanson]
- Charles Freemont (m. Abigail Farris)
Civil War & Death
John’s life was cut short while serving in the 33rd Wisconsin Regiment during the Civil War.