Houston in 1836 was a humid swamp overgrown with sweet gum trees and coffee bean weeds. In this spot, however, two brothers from New York recognized the future "commercial emporium of Texas."
John Kirby Allen was born and lived in New York . . . — — Map (db m59839) HM
Texas War for Independence soldier; served also in Somervell Expedition against aggressors in Republic of Texas.
Born in New York state. Came to Texas in 1830s. Settled 1838 in Houston, to help his brothers, Augustus C. and John Kirby Allen, . . . — — Map (db m129875) HM
Born in Canasareaugh, New York 1810. Came to Texas in 1832. Died in Houston August 18, 1838
John K. Allen was a member of the first Congress of the Republic (1836-1837) from Nacogdoches County. He and his brother, Augustus C. Allen, on August . . . — — Map (db m129873) HM
