Henry Allen (Mayor of Gloucester)
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Henry Allen was born in Upton
, Hampshire
, England in 1815 and died on the October 21st 1893 at Amberley
, Stroud
, England.
Henry Allen came to Gloucester from Stroud with the late Alderman Joseph Reynolds in 1860, to begin operating the City Flour Mills. The Gloucester City Flour Mills had been operated by Joseph and Jonah Hadley since 1850. Henry Allen and Joseph Reynolds passed on the business in 1875 to their sons, John Allen and Vincent Reynolds, in partnership with Francis Tring Pearce. Henry Allen retired from the mills in about 1878 and the firm was later became Priday, Metford and Company Limited
. His daughter Martha Allen married Francis Tring Pearce, thus affirming the family nature of the business.
Henry Allen represented the West Ward on the Gloucester City Council for the Liberals and was elected Mayor in 1873. The was the last Chief Magistrate of Gloucester before the important extension of the city boundaries. He was a prominent member of the Wesleyan Connexion, a trustee of the Northgate Wesleyan Chapel and one of the chief promoters and subscribers to the erection of the new chapel in Northgate street. He was a steadfast supporter of the Temperance movement
and was a justice of the peace for many years.
He lived his last days with his daughter and son in law at Lorraine House, Gloucester. His brother Reverend William Allen conducted his funeral service.
Henry Allen married three times. His third wife was Mary Ann Charlotte Richardson (1845–1872). Mary Ann was the daughter of John Richardson (died 1846), who was the son of John Richardson (died 1788) and Elizabeth Pitt, who was the daughter of Dr Charles Pitt.
He lived at Elm Villa, London Road, Gloucester and around the time of his death at Lorraine House, Gloucester.
Their granddaughters included Margaret Winifred Pearce.
newspaper in Gloucester included a reference to Henry Allen. This was included in its "200 Years Ago" section. This states "200 Years Ago: TO LET. The Roundhouse is at length quite free by introduction of a splendid new quay on the side of the noble river Severn, which will, now that the quay is completed, offer some first rate navigation. Apply Henry Allen, Quay, Gloucester"
Upton, Hampshire
Uptonis a hamlet in Hampshire, located approximately 7 miles north of Andover. It has a population of approximately 250. The River Swift, a winterbourne runs through it and can flood between December and February causing minor problems...
, Hampshire
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
, England in 1815 and died on the October 21st 1893 at Amberley
Amberley, Gloucestershire
Amberley, Gloucestershire is a small village near Stroud in Gloucestershire, England.-Places of interest:*A War memorial to the soldiers who died in World War II*Amberley Church*The Black Horse Pub*The Amberley Inn Hotel-External links:***...
, Stroud
Stroud, Gloucestershire
Stroud is a market town and civil parish in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is the main town in Stroud District.Situated below the western escarpment of the Cotswold Hills at the meeting point of the Five Valleys, the town is noted for its steep streets and cafe culture...
, England.
Henry Allen came to Gloucester from Stroud with the late Alderman Joseph Reynolds in 1860, to begin operating the City Flour Mills. The Gloucester City Flour Mills had been operated by Joseph and Jonah Hadley since 1850. Henry Allen and Joseph Reynolds passed on the business in 1875 to their sons, John Allen and Vincent Reynolds, in partnership with Francis Tring Pearce. Henry Allen retired from the mills in about 1878 and the firm was later became Priday, Metford and Company Limited
Priday, Metford and Company Limited
Priday, Metford and Company Limited was a family-run company that produced flour at the City Flour Mills, Gloucester, England for over a century. They were closed down in 1994 and the premises converted to luxury apartments under the name of "Priday's Mill". The City Flour Mills were the location...
. His daughter Martha Allen married Francis Tring Pearce, thus affirming the family nature of the business.
Henry Allen represented the West Ward on the Gloucester City Council for the Liberals and was elected Mayor in 1873. The was the last Chief Magistrate of Gloucester before the important extension of the city boundaries. He was a prominent member of the Wesleyan Connexion, a trustee of the Northgate Wesleyan Chapel and one of the chief promoters and subscribers to the erection of the new chapel in Northgate street. He was a steadfast supporter of the Temperance movement
Temperance movement
A temperance movement is a social movement urging reduced use of alcoholic beverages. Temperance movements may criticize excessive alcohol use, promote complete abstinence , or pressure the government to enact anti-alcohol legislation or complete prohibition of alcohol.-Temperance movement by...
and was a justice of the peace for many years.
He lived his last days with his daughter and son in law at Lorraine House, Gloucester. His brother Reverend William Allen conducted his funeral service.
Henry Allen married three times. His third wife was Mary Ann Charlotte Richardson (1845–1872). Mary Ann was the daughter of John Richardson (died 1846), who was the son of John Richardson (died 1788) and Elizabeth Pitt, who was the daughter of Dr Charles Pitt.
He lived at Elm Villa, London Road, Gloucester and around the time of his death at Lorraine House, Gloucester.
Their granddaughters included Margaret Winifred Pearce.
The old customs house
Henry Allen owned a number of notable properties around the city of Gloucester. He lived with his family in the Old customs house.The Roundhouse
In December 1988 The CitizenThe Citizen (Gloucester)
The Citizen is a daily newspaper in Gloucester, England, that covers Gloucester, Stroud and the Forest of Dean.The paper was first published on 1 May 1876 and today it is part of the Northcliffe Media group. The current Editor is Ian Mean....
newspaper in Gloucester included a reference to Henry Allen. This was included in its "200 Years Ago" section. This states "200 Years Ago: TO LET. The Roundhouse is at length quite free by introduction of a splendid new quay on the side of the noble river Severn, which will, now that the quay is completed, offer some first rate navigation. Apply Henry Allen, Quay, Gloucester"