Mary Witter Allen was born in the town of Wirt, Allegany County, N. Y., October 22, 1837, and died in Alfred, March 1, 1928.
She was the daughter of Squire Potter and Mary Ann Bowler Witter.
On December 1, 1860, she was united in marriage to Amos Russell Allen. No children were born to them, but they adopted a son, Henry, and twin daughters Mary and Marie. Mr. Allen died in 1892; Mary died in 1894, and Marie in 1902.
Mrs. Allen was a woman loved by all who knew her. She was of a sunny disposition, happy, kind, and cheerful. It was her nature to befriend and show a motherly interest in all those closely associated with her. That motherly interest was shown to many students who found a home with her during their days in Alfred.
In early life she united with the church at Alfred. For many years Mrs. Allen had been one of the deaconesses of the church, and the church has always been one of the causes dear to her heart. She attended regularly until a few weeks before her passing. It could truly be said of her that her faith made her strong, and a good woman has gone to her reward.
She is survived by her son Henry Allen, of Alfred Station; a sister, Mrs. Frank Burdick of Wellsville; a brother, Horace W. Witter, of Gentry, Ark.; by several nieces and nephews, and a host of admiring friends.
Funeral services were conducted at the church by her pastor, assisted by Rev. W. D. Burdick, and she was laid to rest in the Alfred Rural Cemetery.
Mary Witter Allen was born in the town of Wirt, Allegany County, N. Y., October 22, 1837, and died in Alfred, March 1, 1928.
She was the daughter of Squire Potter and Mary Ann Bowler Witter.
On December 1, 1860, she was united in marriage to Amos Russell Allen. No children were born to them, but they adopted a son, Henry, and twin daughters Mary and Marie. Mr. Allen died in 1892; Mary died in 1894, and Marie in 1902.
Mrs. Allen was a woman loved by all who knew her. She was of a sunny disposition, happy, kind, and cheerful. It was her nature to befriend and show a motherly interest in all those closely associated with her. That motherly interest was shown to many students who found a home with her during their days in Alfred.
In early life she united with the church at Alfred. For many years Mrs. Allen had been one of the deaconesses of the church, and the church has always been one of the causes dear to her heart. She attended regularly until a few weeks before her passing. It could truly be said of her that her faith made her strong, and a good woman has gone to her reward.
She is survived by her son Henry Allen, of Alfred Station; a sister, Mrs. Frank Burdick of Wellsville; a brother, Horace W. Witter, of Gentry, Ark.; by several nieces and nephews, and a host of admiring friends.
Funeral services were conducted at the church by her pastor, assisted by Rev. W. D. Burdick, and she was laid to rest in the Alfred Rural Cemetery.
Family Members
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Charles Henry Witter
1829–1864
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Dr George Franklin Witter
1830–1910
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William Clark Witter
1833–1849
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Hannah Ann Witter Babcock
1835–1916
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Sarah Maria Witter Coon
1840–1871
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Deacon Orson M. Witter
1843–1923
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Horace Delacey Witter
1845–1928
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Almira Amelia "Mira" Witter
1848–1890
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Harriet Francelia Witter Burdick
1851–1934
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