Background
Allen, Ralph Clayton was born on September 1, 1883 in Vermont, Illinois, United States. Son of John Clayton and Abigail (Stapleford) Allen.
Allen, Ralph Clayton was born on September 1, 1883 in Vermont, Illinois, United States. Son of John Clayton and Abigail (Stapleford) Allen.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Chicago, 1903-1907.
August 1960);Stapleford (Mistress Henry A. Greene). Married second, Louise Schriemer, September 20, 1963. With Burroughs Adding Machine Company, Detroit, 1904-1924, sales and district work.
Purchased Wales Adding Machine Company, merging with Peters Adding Machine, forming Allen-Wales Corporation, president until 1931.
Founder, 1932, now Chairman of the Board R. C. Allen Business Machines, Incorporated., Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Member Loyal Legion of America. Mason (Shriner).
Married Marjorie Dennis, December 10, 1908 (deceased. Married second, Louise Schriemer, September 20, 1963.