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Allen Seabaugh --biographical sketch

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Allen Seabaugh --biographical sketch

Posted: 21 Aug 2005 8:25PM GMT
Classification: Biography
Surnames: Seabaugh, Bollinger, Statler,
History of Southeast Missouri, Bollinger Co., Biographical Appendix, page 845

ALLEN SEABAUGH

Allen Seabaugh, a well-to-do farmer of German Township, Bollinger Co., Mo., is a son of Allen Seabaugh, Sr., who was born in Bollinger County, Mo., in 1811. The latter, in early life, chose farming as a vocation, and assisted his father on the home farm. After reaching maturity, he wedded Barbara Statler, and began making a home for himself. He became the owner of a fine farm of 200 acres, on which he resided until his death in 1871. His wife has also been dead a number of years. To them were born eleven children, six of whom are still alive.

Allen Seabaugh, Jr., was born in Bollinger County, Mo., in 1852. Having little opportunity for an education, he commenced farming when a boy. In 1875 his marriage with Miss Amanda Bollinger was celebrated. She was born in 1857, in bollinger County, and is the daughter of John and Amanda Bollinger. After his marriage Mr. Seabaugh located on a part of his old homestead, on which he has since resided. To Mr. and Mrs. Seabaugh have been born six children, viz.: Henry A., Tara, Robert W., Meradia, Mary A., and John D. In politics Mr. Seabaugh is a Democrat, having cast his first vote for Samuel J. Tilden.

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