The W. D. Allen Family - Family Histories

Wiley Douglas Allen was the son of George H. Allen and Alice Jackson, born May 28, 1892, in Coleman. He had three brothers - L. D., T. J. and G. L. - and one sister, Bess. Doug and T. J. were the only ones to remain in Coleman all their lives. Doug married Kathleen Coulson, December 13, 1912 (see W. J. Coulson). They had two children, Douglas Coulson, born December 13, 1914. and Corinne, August 3, 1916 (see I.E. D. Shepherd). Coulson died January 21, 1922. Doug and T. J. were in the insurance business together for several years - known as Allen & Allen Insurance Company. Doug put in the first concrete paving in Coleman. He also was a building contractor, building many homes in Coleman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a golfer - being the local club champion in the early 1930's. He died March 15, 1956, buried in Coleman (see George Henry Allen).

Kathleen lived all her life in Coleman. She graduated from Coleman High School and attended St. Marys in Dallas. She was a life long member of the Presbyterian Church - teaching Sunday School for over thirty years. She taught piano for many years. She was a member of the William Buckner Chapter of the D. A. R. for over fifty years. Kathleen died October 24, 1981, buried in Coleman.