(1846-1902) His family
immigrated from Scotland in the 17th Century and settled in Virginia. Born
in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, he was the son of Philip Trapnall and Mary
Sophey Elizabeth (Hart) Allin. He pursued an education in private schools
and was drawn to Chicago in 1876 where he established a successful
real-estate and insurance agency. Married 1875 Josephine A. Turner,
daughter of Judge Henry Fielding and Lucinda (Slavens) Turner of Henderson
KY. Children: Mary Louise (deceased in 1912), Josephine Turner Allin
(teacher of French), Benjamin C. Allin. He was also a builder of office
buildings, business blocks and club houses. |