Hello My Allen family originated in Wheeling (Ohio County) W.Virginia while West Virginia was still part of Virginia. GG- grandfather George Allen ( 1854-1889)married Emma King ( Louisana??) ( died 1881) produced five children Della (m.Charles Smith),Gertrude (m.? Massie),Emma (m.John Scott)Simeon and William (my great grandfather)(m. Annie Corcoran) My family branch can be traced with their white owners up thru the 1930 census. Im still looking for Emma and Gertrude and what happened to their families although by their marriage certificates both of their spouses were from Belmont County ,Ohio. Simeon worked as a pullman porter and retired to Connecticut according to family stories. Ive not validated this either. Della died in Pittsburgh Pa in 1948 verified. If this helps you and me please call Tori