J. L. Allen - Post Office: Burkett, Coleman County, Texas

Discharged in 1865 at the close of the war.

Age:  83   Born:  Chester District, South Carolina.

Resident of Texas about 60 years - resident of Burkett, Coleman County thirty-nine years.

J. L. Allen served in command organized in Texas for 3 years or more.  He served in Co. G 22nd Reg't Infantry service.  Sworn in 14 August 1913.

Affadavit of witness: Appeared S. H. Gilliland and F. B. Colvin:  "J. L. Allen has been a bona fide resident of state since 1900." - sworn 14 August 1913.

Affadavit of witness:  Appeared F. B. Colvin: "I knew J. L. Allen before the War, we were neighbors.  I knew when he enlisted in Cherokee County, Texas.  I saw him during the war." - sworn 14 August 1913.

From the Adjutant General’s Office - October 7, 1913:  "James Allen Pvt Co G 22nd Texas Inf. CSA.  Enlisted May 10, 1862.  Jan - Feb 1864 reported present on roll.  April 1865 returns show Allen “Daily duty cook at Brigade Headquarters.”

Mortruary Warrant:  J. L. Allen - deceased 6 October 1921 in Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas, Home of George Cochran, grandson, W. A. Allen, his brother makes his home in Burkett, Texas.