Allen Hill Beal was born in Springfield, Missouri December 10, 1834 and departed this life at Nocona, Texas October 16, 1915, age 80 years, 10 months, 6 days. He was happily married to Miss Linnie A. Arnold February 17, 1858. Their union lasting over 57 years. To this union was given nine children, five had died, four are living, two boys and two girls. He served as a Confederate soldier with Marmaduke of Missouri for four years. He was made a Mason in 1858 and was buried with Masonic honors at the Nocona Cemetery. Bro. Allen H. Beal united with the Methodist Church in 1865. He made two trips to California overland, returned by way of Panama. He was a positive prohibitionist, opposed to the liquor trade.

Source: Nocona News - October 22, 1915