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Mariah "Storts" Allen
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As a Revolutionary War Soldier, Mariah’s father, John Jacob
Storts served at Valley Forge in the capacity of Matross..
He was one of the few who survived that grueling winter of 1777-1778. |
The 13 year old Soldier drilled for only a few hours with a
company from his hometown, then entrained
(marched)
for Germantown, meeting the British
in a battle near Philadelphia a short time later.
He went into winter camp with the rest of the army at
VALLEY FORGE late in the fall of 1777, and his memoirs tell of the long
marches, lack of food and sleeping on the frozen ground, and of the many times
he awakened to find his unshorn hair frozen to the ground.
He continued in the Army and fought in many engagements,
but was never wounded.
He rarely ever wore a hat even after the Revolution, having become
accustomed to fighting and marching bareheaded.
On Saturday, July 28, 2001, John Jacob Storts' descendents
gathered at Bear Run Cemetery near Six-Mile-Turn in Perry County, Ohio for a
family reunion and to pay tribute to their common, patriotic ancestor by
participating in an
Sons'
of the American Revolution (SAR) Grave Marking Ceremony.
Mariah, a life long resident of Perry County, was born to
John Jacob and Mary Ann Storts in 1842.
Mariah "Storts" Allen passed away on May 2, 1933. She was Ohio's Last Living "Real Daughter" of
the American Revolution. At the time of her death, there were only 5 "Real
Daughter's" still living in the United States. The last "Real Daughter", Mrs. Annie Knight
Gregory died December 17, 1943. She was a member of the Conrad Weiser Chapter,
DAR in Pennsylvania.
Publicity on Mariah "Storts" Allen, her life, and
connections to the American Revolution are well documented. Columbus, Ohio
newspapers featured her in numerous articles about the Bicentennial
Celebration events of George Washington's 200th birthday in February
1932. Articles at her death in 1933 confirmed her impact on Perry County
and her status as the last "Real Daughter" of the American
Revolution in Ohio.
To view rare video clips of Ohio's Last Living "Real
Daughter" of the American Revolution, click HERE
Photos and more from Mariah "Storts" Allen's, Ohio
Bicentennial Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony, Tuesday, July 15,
2003.
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John Wesley Allen & Mariah "Storts"
Allen
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Mariah's grave is located in Maplewood Cemetery, New
Lexington, Ohio.
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Mariah "Storts" Allen, was a member of the
Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter, DAR, Lancaster, Ohio. |
 | She was investigated and approved Dec. 26, 1917. |
| Application and Duplicate received by the National Society, Dec.
29, 1917. |
| Application examined and approved - May 31, 1918. |
| Accepted by the National Board of Management - June 26, 1918. |
Mariah "Storts" Allen's National Number is: 140153 |
The Allen Family
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From Left to Right, Back Row: Etta, Jane, Sam, Caroline, Rebecca,
Earl
Middle Row: John, Cora, Mariah.
Front: Carrie
Mariah married John Wesley Allen and they
had the little family pictured above.
Notice that all of the members of this loving family are
touching one another. |
Compiled by Keith H. Kaufman, G.R.C.C. - OHSSAR
Great-Grandson of Mariah "Storts" Allen
New Lexington, Ohio
kkaufman@netpluscom.com |
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