"An Illustrated history of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties : with a
brief outline of the early history of the state of Oregon." Chicago?: Western
Historical Pub. Co., 1902.  Page 475.  Grant County.

JAMES F. ALLEN

     Is at the present time operating one of the important commercial
establishments of Grant county, and it is due to his excellent ability and
uniform uprightness and geniality that he enjoys a good patronage, having
labored assiduously to this end since his advent into the realms of trade.  Mr.
Allen is a man that is universally respected and esteemed by his fellows, and it
is especially pleasant to be able to note that in every respect he justly merits
the confidence that is so unhesitatingly reposed in him, while his labors for
the welfare of all are praiseworthy and commendable.
     The birth of James F. occurred in Richmond, McHenry county, Illinois, on
February 4, 1855, and his early life was spent on a farm.  At the age of four he
was taken by his parents to Minnesota, and when he had arrived at the fourteenth
mile post in his career he went with his parents to Bates county, Missouri,
where he remained until he was twenty years of age.  At that time he migrated to
California, and in 1880 came to Heppner, engaging as salesman in a mercantile
establishment.  After a time spent at his work he embarked in the livery
business and in 1886 he came to Longcreek in this county, whence in 1890 he
removed to his present place in Fox valley and engaged in the general
merchandise business.  He has a fine trade and carries a good stock of goods.
He owns the building in which his store is kept, and also his dwelling, and is
universally attended with prosperity.  In addition to the duties of his business
he has been postmaster at Fox since October 1, 1890, and it is to his credit
that he has given universal satisfaction in the discharge of these duties.
     The marriage of Mr. Allen and Miss India, daughter of John and Sarah
Ledgerwood, of Fox valley and a native of Missouri, was celebrated on July 7,
1896, and to them have been born four children, Grace, Doris, Ruby and Theodore
E.  Mr. Allen is one of the leading men of his community and influential
throughout the county, while his integrity and sound principles make him one of
Grant's most substantial men.

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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in September 2005 by Diana Smith.
Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned
above.