Source Collection
University of North Alabama Archives and Special Collections, William Lindsey McDonald Collection, Box 5: Speeches, Writings, Sermons, Folder 10.18: Articles - P, Collier Library.
Description
In Spring of 1811, Polly Allen, a settler on the land that would become Lauderdale County, Alabama, was forced to leave her home by soldiers acting upon orders of territorial agreement. Before the soldiers burned her home, Allen offered them a meal, which led the soldiers to extinguish the flames rather than leave her and her family homeless.
Date Created
9-18-2026
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
William Lindsey McDonald, "A Pioneer Lady Who Saved Her Home," University of North Alabama Archives and Special Collections, William Lindsey McDonald Collection, Box 5: Speeches, Writings, Sermons, Folder 10.18: Articles - P, Collier Library.
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Publication Title
"A Pioneer Lady Who Saved Her Home"
First Page
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Last Page
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