The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 1, 1909 MRS. DOUGLASS ALLEN, a former resident of La Grange, died last Thursday at the home of her daughter, in Everett, Washington, at the advanced age of 81 years. The remains were brought to La Grange, arriving Wednesday, and were laid to rest in the Allen Cemetery beside her husband, who died a number of years ago. Two daughters and one son reside in the west, and one daughter, MRS. S.B. SWIFT, of this city. MRS. ALLEN had made her home in Washington with her children for several years, but it was her desire to be buried beside her husband here. LATER. -- MRS. ALLEN was buried at Walla Walla, where her son, BENJAMIN, resides, the funeral being held on Saturday. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 27, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net *I think this is somewhat confusing..