Descendants of

Rev. Alexander Allen,

sixth child of William & Addie Allen

    Rev. Alexander Allen (1884-1969) met and married Gennieve Knowles, and together they traveled to the United States in 1909. They settled in the area of Miami now known as Overtown, and later became naturalized citizens.

     Though times were difficult, they raised a family of eight children, including Ivis, Cleomie, Clarice, Patricia, Delores, Gennieve, Alexander, Jr. and Monica. All of the children were college-educated and later became professionals in various fields. 

     Alexander was co-founder of Trinity Wesleyan Methodist Church (same name as the church founded by his brother George in Key West) in Miami, and served as pastor for many years. After the demise of Trinity and the death of his wife, he served as assistant pastor at various churches, culminating in a move to the Liberty City area. There, he and some of his family became members of Mount Tabor Baptist Church where he assisted the pastor and was instrumental in the successful renovation of the church.

    In December of 2005, Alexander and Gennieve were posthumously honored as a "Pioneer Family of Miami" by the Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida.  On hand to accept the honor was their daughter Patricia, along with several grandchildren.     

     Alexander, who was a member of the Masons, died August 3, 1969, at the age of 85 and was funeralized from Mount Tabor Baptist Church.

    His descendants appear below.  Those persons with an asterisk (*) next to their names are deceased.  The numbers refer to generations. For example, William & Addie are first generation while their offspring are second.  Corrections and updates to the tree are welcome.

........ 2 Alexander Allen* 1884 - 1969 (Miami)
................... 3 Ivis Kermeta Allen*
................... 3 Cleomie Allen Smith*
................... 3 Clarice M. Allen Hughes*
............................. 4 JaNyce Sippio Strapp
........................................ 5 Tomea Sippio Smith
.................................................. 6 Autumn G. Smith

.................................................. 6 Chase Smith
........................................ 5 Cuore-e Sippio
........................................ 5 Jaroda Strapp
................... 3 Patricia Allen Ebron
............................. 4 Shearon Ebron
................... 3 Delores V. Allen Covin*
................... 3 Gennieve Allen Brown*
................... 3 Alexander Allen, Jr.*
............................. 4 Libby Allen
............................. 4 Alexander Allen III
........................................ 5 Christopher A. Allen
.................................................. 6 Lauryn Janae Allen
............................. 4 Greg Allen
............................. 4 Carla Yvette Allen
........................................ 5 Sheldon Allen
................... 3 Monica G. Allen Smith*
............................. 4 Daniel Smith
............................. 4 John Smith
............................. 4 Allen Smith
............................. 4 Dannica Smith Fitts
........................................ 5 Shawntel Fitts Mercer
.................................................. 6 Breanna A. Mercer
.................................................. 6 Makaila J. Mercer
........................................ 5 Latoya Fitts
............................. 4 Adeesha Smith
........................................ 5 Carl Willis, Jr.
............................. 4 Kevin J. Smith
........................................ 5 Caress Smith

........................................ 5 Jerry Allen Smith

Legend: * = deceased