ALLEN, Wilbert Manley - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Wilbert Manley Allen, 92, Attica native and philanthropist, died Wednesday April 8, 1970 in Peterson Place for Convalescent, Wheeling ,W Va. He formerly resided at Aiken Ridge St, Clairsville, Ohio. Mr. Allen founded the Sterling Remedy Co in Attica prior to moving to Wheeling in 1909. He also started several other drug companies in various states. He was past director of Attica Central National Bank & Trust, past president of Belmont Hills Country Club and past member of Wheeling Elks Lodge 29. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville and Ft. Henry Club in Wheeling. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Betty Hall of California. The body will be returned to Attica.

Note: According to WWII Draft Card he was born December 19, 1877 in Attica, Indiana.

Note: According to 1900 Census, Logan Twp, Fountain Co IN #36/28 his parents are:

David S. Allen b Dec 1846 marr 27 years NJ NJ NJ Grain Dealer

Julia G. Dec 1852 6 ch 5 living IN Maryland Ohio

Joseph P. son August 1875 IN NJ IN -- travelling salesman

Wilbert M. son Dec 1878 IN NJ IN -- manufacturer of patent medicine

James D. Aug 1879 same - assistant "

Elizabeth M. Sept 1889 same