Title An Endearing Portrait of Celia Ann Allen, Bill Allen and Bill's Son
Date of Original Unknown
Date of Digital 15 November 2004
Description HANNIBAL, MO - Celia Anne Allen, better known in Hannibal as "Aunt Seeley", was born a slave to the Greathouse family who moved to Ralls County, Missouri in 1841. She was given the endearing nickname "Aunt Seeley" not only for her advanced years but also because of her many charitable works.  She ended her days at 1916 Settles Street in Hannibal where she lived with her son James Allen.  Also in the picture is her son Bill Allen of whom little is known and his unidentified son.
Creator Unknown
Contributor Griggsby, Major.
Publisher Hannibal Free Public Library (Hannibal, MO)
Subject Allen, Celia Ann ("Aunt Seeley")
Subject Allen, Bill.
Subject African American women -- Missouri -- Hannibal.
Subject Ex-slaves -- Missouri -- Hannibal.
Original Format Photograph, black and white, 2 1/2" by 3 1/2", faded.
Digital Format jpg
Identifier B7239