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F. G. (Frank Gibbs) Allen
1836–1887
A Kentucky preacher and religious writer, he left behind a vivid account of his life, faith, and work in the Restoration Movement. His autobiography blends personal struggle, conviction, and the energy of 19th-century American church life.
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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 La Grange, Kentucky, on March 7, 1836, Frank Gibbs Allen grew up on a farm and later became a minister in the Churches of Christ. Accounts of his life describe him as a strong speaker and writer, and as the founder of Old Path Guide, a religious monthly published from Louisville, Kentucky.
Allen is best remembered for Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel and Selections from His Writings, published in 1887. The book traces his early life, conversion, ministry, and the hardships he faced, giving modern listeners a direct and personal window into the religious debates and daily realities of his time.
He died in 1887, the same year his autobiography appeared. His work remains of interest to readers who enjoy spiritual memoir, 19th-century American religious history, and firsthand life stories told with plainspoken sincerity.