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F. G. (Frank Gibbs) Allen
1836–1887
A Kentucky preacher and religious writer, he built his reputation through plainspoken sermons, debates, and the periodical The Old Path Guide. His autobiography offers a direct window into 19th-century church life and the convictions that shaped his work.
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Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel and Selections from his Writings
by F. G. (Frank Gibbs) Allen
About the author
Born near LaGrange, Kentucky, on March 7, 1836, Frank Gibbs Allen grew up on a farm and later became a minister in the Church of Christ. Accounts of his life describe a turning point after his marriage to Jennie Maddox in 1856, when he joined the church and began the work that would define his career.
Allen became known as a forceful speaker and a prolific religious writer. He founded The Old Path Guide in Louisville, and he was remembered for defending his beliefs in print as well as in public debate. His books include The Old-Path Pulpit and his Autobiography, which was published in 1887 and preserves both his life story and selections from his writings.
He died in 1887, but his work continued to circulate through later reprints and digital editions. For listeners today, Allen's writing has the appeal of a strong personal voice: earnest, argumentative, and closely tied to the religious world of his time.