John William Allen was not really born on the date listed on his tombstone. That date was (for some reason) selected since it was the date of the deed on John William Allen's mother's home. John William Allen was actually born a year or two prior to his Mom's (Frances A. Shifflett) purchase of that home in Rockingham County.
John William Allen was born (and raised) John Shifflett, but--according to family lore--changed his name to Allen (his father's name) when he registered to vote.
John William Allen was born (and raised) John Shifflett, but--according to family lore--changed his name to Allen (his father's name) when he registered to vote.
John William Allen was not really born on the date listed on his tombstone. That date was (for some reason) selected since it was the date of the deed on John William Allen's mother's home. John William Allen was actually born a year or two prior to his Mom's (Frances A. Shifflett) purchase of that home in Rockingham County.
John William Allen was born (and raised) John Shifflett, but--according to family lore--changed his name to Allen (his father's name) when he registered to vote.
John William Allen was born (and raised) John Shifflett, but--according to family lore--changed his name to Allen (his father's name) when he registered to vote.
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