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Edith Allen
1886 - 1890 (4 years)
Generation: 1
1. Edith Allen was born on 13 Mar 1886 in Almond, Allegany County, New York; died on 24 Dec 1890 in Bolivar, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Almond, Allegany County, New York. Notes:
Edith Allen Perished in the Flames at Bolivar This Morning.
Bolivar, Dec 24 - [Special] - Flames broke out in the double dwelling occupied by four families between 5 and 6 o'clock this morning. One part was occupied by families named Dean and Aldenburg and the other half by a family named Burdick and another whose name cannot be learned. It seems to have been caused by an over-pressure gas and was discovered in Burdick's part. All this part was burned, and nothing saved. Edith Allen, a little girl four years old, stepdaughter of the gentleman whose name cannot be learned, perished in the flames. The remains are now at the undertakers. Both fire companies responded promptly to the alarm and did good work saving a house across the street which was twice on fire. There was no insurance so far as can be learned.
(The Olean Democrat (Olean, New York) December 25, 1890)