Dan Allen (gambler)
Dan Allen | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 12, 1832 Jefferson County, New York, |
| Died | April 26, 1884 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Pioneer |
Dan Allen (April 12, 1832 – April 26, 1884) was a
About
Allen was born in
Omaha was known as a "wide-open" city for its first 50 years, with explicit
Personal life
Allen had a reputation as an honest man, and was considered well-matched with Anna Wilson, his romantic interest throughout his life. The couple was reputed to help out the needy whenever possible. In a case involving the theft of $10,000 worth of jewelry from Wilson, Allen told the accused thief that if he relinquished the items he would spare his life. The thief did and ended up going to jail instead.[7]
When Allen died in 1884 Wilson spent considerable money keeping his grave adorned with fresh flowers for the rest of her life.[7] They were buried together in Omaha's Prospect Hill Cemetery under a concrete slab and upright columns.[8][9]
See also
- History of Omaha
References
- ^ a b Bristow, D.L. (2001) A Dirty, Wicked Town: Tales of 19th Century Omaha. Caxton Press. p 210.
- ^ Larsen, L.C. and Cotrell, B.J. (1997) The Gate City: A History of Omaha. University of Nebraska Press. p 37.
- ^ "Dan Allen"[permanent dead link], Graveyards of Omaha. Retrieved 2/5/08.
- ^ "Horse Cars, Street Lights, RR Bridge Were Added by '73", Omaha's First Century. Retrieved 2/2/08.
- ^ Palmer, Jane (August 3, 2006). "Omaha's Hidden History". Red Orbit. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007.
- ^ Larsen, L.H., Cottrell, B.J. (2006) The Gate City: A History of Omaha. University of Nebraska Press. p 95.
- ^ a b Bristow, D.L. (2001) A Dirty, Wicked Town: Tales of 19th Century Omaha. Caxton Press. p 211.
- ^ Larsen, L.C. and Cotrell, B.J. (1997) The Gate City: A History of Omaha. University of Nebraska Press. p 36.
- ^ Prospect Hill Cemetery Archived 2007-12-09 at the Wayback Machine, City of Omaha Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission. Retrieved 2/2/08.