Allen Hemingway Platt
b. 11 February 1885, d. 25 November 1928
- Allen Hemingway Platt was born on 11 February 1885 in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York.
- He married Eugenia LeGrand Cameron, daughter of Francis Hawks Cameron and Eugenia LeGrand Weaver, on 7 October 1911 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.
- Allen Hemingway Platt became a widower at the 14 May 1914 death of his wife Eugenia LeGrand Cameron.
- The following appeared on 24 August 1914 in The News & Observer: The funeral of Mrs. Eugenia Le Grande Platt was held from St. Matthew's Episcopal church in Hillsboro Saturday afternoon at 6 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. A. S. Lawrence, rector of the church. The body was buried in the churchyard.
Mrs. Platt was shot and killed by a Chinese servant in Shanghai on May 17 [sic]. It was erroneously reported that she had committed suicide. The last news from Shanghai concerning her death was that the alleged murderer was being tried with every prospect that he would be convicted.
Mrs. Platt was the youngest daughter of Gen. and Mrs. Francis Hawkes Cameron, who for several years resided in Raleigh, their home being located on the southeast corner of Jones and East streets, and General Cameron being the inspector general of the State.
The remains of Mrs. Platt were accompanied to Hillsboro by Mrs. Charles Burnett of Tokio, Japan; Mrs. Arthur Hanlon, of the Philippine Islands, and Mrs. George H. Paine, of Peoria, Ill., these all being sisters of hers. She is also survived by her husband and small son and by her mother, who makes her home with Mrs. Paine in Peoria. The three sisters left yesterday for Peoria.
Among those who attended the funeral from Raleigh were Mr. Andrew Syme and Mr. H. R. Witherspoon. - Allen Hemingway Platt died on 25 November 1928 at age 43 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
- He was interred at Stepney Cemetery, Stepney, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Last Edited: 7 Aug 2016