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Note: US Census 1880 Chicago, Cook, Illinois age 25 born Illinois US Census 30 April 1910 Clinton Twp. 426 Seventh Avenue Dwelling 422 Family 441 Van Allen, Alice J. age 55 Married 33 years 2 children 2 living b. Illinois
Obituary: The Advertiser Thursday May 12, 1921 p. 7 Mrs. Alice Jane Van Allen, wife of John D. Van Allen of this city passed into her final rest at 7 o'clock this morning at Jane Lamb hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the family home, 723 Seventh avenue. Rev. H.J. Rendall, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will have charge of the funeral service and burial will be in Springdale cemetery. Mrs. Van Allen's death in mourned today by many sorrowing friends, won during a residence in Clinton of many years. Her death closed a life of tender devotion to her family and of the most constant loyalty to her friends. Alice Jane Holmes was born in Chicago on October 27, 1851. She was united in marriage with Mr. Van Allen on February 14, 1875, and they came to Clinton on July 1, 1892. She is survived by her husband; one son, Frederick H. Van Allen; one daughter, Mrs. Besse Van Allen Morris, and four grandchildren, Jane and John B. Van Allen and Mary Jane Morris, and Walter D. Morris III. There also survive six half-brothers and sisters; J.A. Ingalls, Kingsley, Ia.; Samuel J. Holmes, Washburn, Wis.; J.H. Holmes, Colfax, Ia.; Casper Holmes, Kootenai, Ida.; Mrs. William Corfe and Mrs. Frank Lockwood of Union, Ia. Mrs. Van Allen had been ill for several years and had suffered acutely for six months. She was taken to the hospital on Sunday, May 1. During her long association with neighbors and friends in Clinton, Mrs. Van Allen had won the esteem and love of all who knew her. Her nature was kindly and generous, with an ever ready response to the demands of charity or sympathy. At the hospital, where she spent he last days, her patience and consideration for those about her were often manifestations of an attribute which had been hers through life and which won the hearts of all. She bore her sufferings with the truest Christian fortitude, ever mindful still of the comfort of others, and her life entire was a beautiful example of noble altruism and unselfish devotion to the happiness of her family and her friends. She was for many years a member of the First Presbyterian congregation of this city.
The Clinton Herald May 12, 1875 Mrs. Alice Jane Holmes Van Allen, wife of John D. Van Allen and mother of Fred H. Van Allen and Mrs. Walter D. Morris, passed away at Jane Lamb hospital at 7 o'clock this morning, her death terminating a period of patient suffering that extended over several years. During the last six weeks the decline in her health had been rapid and a week ago last Sunday she was removed to Jane Lamb hospital. Funeral services are to be held at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the late home, 723 Seventh avenue. Dr. H.J. Rendell, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate and interment will be in Springdale cemetery. The death of Mrs. Van Allen marked the passing of one of Clinton's revered residents, beloved for her home making and home and family loving traits. She lived a beautiful home life, devoting her talents entirely to making life beautiful, cheerful and happy for her family and friends. Her character and disposition endeared her to all with whom she came in contact and today many homes were saddened by the intelligence of her death. Alice Jane Holmes was born in Chicago, October 27, 1851. She was married February 14, 1875, in Woodstock, Ill., to John D. Van Allen. For years they resided in Chicago, coming to Clinton, July 1, 1892, where they remained to watch and assist in the growth and development of the city. Left to mourn here death are her bereaved husband, son, Fred H. Van Allen, and daughter, Mrs. Bessie Morris, wife of Walter Morris; four grendchildren, Miss Jane Van Allen, John B. Van Allen, Mary Jane Morris and Walter D. Morris III; four half brothers, J.A. Ingalls of Kingsley, J.H. Holmes of Washburn, Wis., and tw half-sisters, Mrs. William Corfe and Mrs. Frank Lockwood, both of Union. The deceased was a faithful and consistent member of the First Presbyterian church and in her home life lived and reflected her religion. As a token of sympathy to the members of the family, the members of DeMolay consistory, A.A.S.R. Masons, of which the bereaved husband and son are members, this noon stood a moment in silent thought.
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