Clark, Robert Carlton, Ph.D. "History of the Willamette Valley Oregon."  Vol. 2.
Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1927. p. 69.
 
REBER G. ALLEN
 
     For many years the Allen family, of which Reber G. Allen is a worthy
representative, has been identified with Silverton, Marion county, three
generations having lived here and borne their share in the development and
progress of the community. Reber G. Allen, who is capably and satisfactorily
filling the position of postmaster, is a native of Silverton, where he was born
in 1882, and is a son of T. D. and Geneva (Wolford) Allen, of whom the latter
was born and reared in Silverton, and died here in 1919. T. D. Allen, who is
still living here, was born here in 1853, and is a son of Henry and Fanny
(Rockwood) Allen. The father went to California in 1848, and remained there a
year or two, after which he returned to Ohio, where he married. Soon afterwards
he and his bride came west, by way of the isthmus of Panama, arriving at
Silverton in 1852, and he bought the Pittman claim, which now is occupied by the
Silverton Country Club grounds. He developed a good farm there, to the operation
of which he devoted his attention for many years, when he retired and moved to
Silverton. To him and his wife were born six children, of whom the survivors are
T. D. and his two sisters, Mrs. Allie Mascher, who lives near Silverton, and
Mrs. Delia McGrath, a widow, who lives in Silverton. T. D. Allen secured his
education in the public schools and then engaged in teaching for awhile, after
which he turned his attention to farming, which vocation he followed during the
greater part of his life. He formerly took an active part in public affairs,
serving as a member of the school board and as road supervisor. To him and his
wife were born six children, namely: Reber G.; Clay, Floyd W. and Dewey R., who
own and operate Allen Brothers' garage; Mrs. Wynola Ottoway, of Portland,
Oregon; and Fay, who is the wife of F. B. Renwick, who also is interested in
Allen Brothers' garage in Silverton.
 
     Reber G. Allen received his education in the public schools of Silverton
and in Liberty University. On September 2, 1901, the day rural mail delivery was
established in Silverton, he was appointed a carrier and followed that line of
work until 1909, when he engaged in the garage business with his brothers, with
which he remained identified until 1911, when he was appointed postmaster of
Silverton. He held that office until 1916, when on the change of administrations
he retired. During the ensuing six years he was engaged in the automobile
business, in which he was fairly successful, but in 1922 he was again appointed
postmaster and is still the incumbent of that position. Under his supervision
the office has been run in a businesslike manner, efficiency, promptness and
courtesy being insisted upon by Mr. Allen in every department, with the result
that his administration has been highly commended by the public.
 
     On August 14, 1925, Mr. Allen was united in marriage to Miss Lora Ames, who
is a native of Silverton and a daughter of Sam and Clorinda (Davis) Ames, who
are still living in this city. Mr. Ames was born in Ohio, from which state he
and his brother Lewis went to Denver, Colorado, where they became identified
with the mining industry. Later they separated, Lewis going north and Sam to
Mexico. In the course of time they met by chance in Washington and in 1877 drove
to Silverton. Almost immediately they engaged in the sawmill business, but a
number of years later Sam Ames turned his attention to the sash and door
manufacturing business, which is now known as Hull's planing mill. Later he was
identified with the hardware business and has always been held in high esteem in
this community. The Ames hardware store, which was established in 1900 by him,
has been a prosperous business and in 1915 was moved into its present location,
a fine storeroom, fifty by seventy-five feet, with balcony and basement, in
which is carried a full line of hardware, paints, crockery, house furnishings,
sporting goods, seeds, building material, electrical supplies, stoves and
automobile accessories. Mr. Ames retired from active participation in the
business a number of years ago. He served several terms as a member of the city
council and belongs to the Woodmen of the World. He was married to Clorinda
Davis, who was born and reared in Silverton and is a daughter of Leander and
Mary (Cox) Davis, who crossed the plains in 1846 and on their arrival here took
a donation claim near Silverton. To Mr. and Mrs. Ames were born three children,
namely: Mrs. Allen; Roscoe, who is engaged in the hardware business in Albany,
Oregon; and Norris, who has taken over the hardware business in Silverton.
 
     Reber G. Allen is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the
Woodmen of the World, in both of which orders he has passed through the chairs,
and has served several times as delegate to the grand lodge. Mrs. Allen is a
member of the Daughters of Rebekah. Mr. Allen served two terms as a member of
the city council and has always cooperated with his fellow townsmen in the
advancement of measures for the betterment of the community. Because of his high
character and splendid record he commands the esteem and respect of all who know
him.

     
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