A postcard and a photo from the early 1900s
Postcard was sent from Inez Allen to her cousin Abbie Allen, Oct 11, 1912.
Similar time period
Handwriting is Jean Bickford, Emma Jones and William Allen's granddaughter
Here she describes the family homes
This is the Jacob Allen house, built 1777. Still standing.
Next door, to the right, was the William Allen built for his family.
Across the street lived William's mother Laura Ann Perkins Allen.
Jean would not have remembered John Brooks Allen who died in 1904.
This house, built by John Brooks Allen, is still standing.
Next to Laura Ann Perkins Allen was her son Joseph, William's brother.
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