Background
Allen, Roger was born on June 23, 1892 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Frank Payne and Mary Francis (O'Connor) Allen.
Allen, Roger was born on June 23, 1892 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Frank Payne and Mary Francis (O'Connor) Allen.
Student in public schools, Grand Rapids Doctor of Laws, Center Michigan College, 1956; Doctor of Science (honorary), Ferris Institute, 1957.
Private practice, Grand Rapids, from 1921.
Lieutenant United States Navy, 1918-1921. Fellow American Institute of Architects. Member Michigan Society Architects (president 1948-1949, gold medal 1954), Michigan Engineering Society, Architectural League New York, Torch Club, Peninsular Club.
Married Margaret Katherine Sullivan, November 24, 1923. Children: Mary Margaret (Mistress Robert Peckham), Bridget Irene (Mistress Irving G. Hunsberger).