Eber Sylvester Allen (b. September 04, 1827, d. July 25, 1893)
Eber Sylvester Allen (son of Caleb Allen and Elizabeth Woodruff) was born September 04, 1827 in Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and died July 25, 1893 in Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He married Mary A. Drummond on Abt. 1848 in Woodruff, South Carolina.
Notes for Eber Sylvester Allen: FROM THE BOOK 'HISTORY OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY' by J.B.O. Landrum Copyright 1900
HON. EBER SYLVESTER ALLEN:
Was born September 4th, 1827. he was the son of Caleb Allen, a highly respected citizen, who left a good record behind him for devoted piety, honest industry and a true southern spirit and patriotism. His mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Woodruff, a woman of sterling worth and filial duty, who was a daughter of Joseph Woodruff, the first settler in the present flourishing town of Woodruff, SC and from who it derived its name. His only brother was Woodard Allen, a prominent pious and influential citizen, who resided near Cedar Spring, SC., whose wife was a Miss Wells, daughter of Jehu Wells, who still survives as a lady of the highest respectability and consistent Christian character and example. He had three sisters who arrived at the age of womanhood, Amanda, who married Wm. Todd; Louisa V., who married Dr. Wright, and Sarah H. who married Dr. M.W. Drummond. All these, now deceased were ladies of sterling worth and refinement. Eber S. Allen was educated in the best schools of his day, and was a man of more than ordinary intelligence and force of character, being well informed on all the topics of the day. When a young man he was elected captain of a militia company, and subsequently became colonel of the 45th Regiment, S.C.M. When the civil war between the States broke out he was among the first to enlist. He went as a private in the company of Captain F.M. Tucker, 18th Regiment, S.C.M. and was soon promoted to the position of quartermaster-sergeant of said regiment and served in this capacity until the surrender at Appomattox. Like many others of that period he returned home much disheartened and broke down financially; but being gifted by nature with push and energy he soon accumulated a comfortable living for himself and his family. During the exciting political period of 1876 in South Carolina, when men of solid worth were needed to represent the people in the legislative halls. Colonel E.S. Allen was nominated and elected by the people of Spartanburg County, a representative in the State Legislature, and was a member of the historic "Wallace House." he was elected a second time in 1880. He was also elected a director in the State Penitentiary, which position he held for eight years. In the various public positions he held, both civil and military, he was always a trustworthy servant of the people. He was consistent and influential member of the Baptist Church for nearly forty years; was treasurer of the old Tyger River (afterwards Spartanburg) Association for a number of years. he was also for a considerable time treasurer of Bethel Church at Woodruff, SC of which he was a member, and was a teacher of the young men's Bible class for more than a quarter of a century, with great and lasting results. In 1858, he married Miss Mollie A., second daughter of Harrison Drummond, by which marriage he had two daughters, both of who preceded him to the grave. One daughter, Mrs. Sullivan, left four children, to sons and two daughters. Colonel Allen died sometime early in the nineties, a Christian strong, in the faith with no fears of death. His widow survives him as a resident of his old homestead near Woodruff, SC.
More About Eber Sylvester Allen: Baptism: December 10, 1854, Bethel Baptist Church. Burial: July 26, 1893, Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Woodruff, South Carolina.
More About Eber Sylvester Allen and Mary A. Drummond: Marriage: Abt. 1848, Woodruff, South Carolina.
Eber Sylvester Allen (b. September 04, 1827, d. July 25, 1893)
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