C. E. ALLARD was born August 31, 1851, in Harrison County, Ind., and is a son of L. B. and Columbia (Beach) Allard, natives of Vermont and Indiana, respectively. L. B. Allard, came West a number of years ago, settling in Indiana when but nine years of age. He was reared a farmer, and died in Harrison County, Ind., in April, 1863. His wife, Columbia Allard, died in 1863 also, a few days previous to her husband. They were the parents of seven children: Columbia, Phebe, Joseph L., C. E., Caroline (deceased), Allie (deceased) and Ada (deceased). Our subject remained with his parents until their death, after which, for five years, he resided with his uncle, C. T. Allard, in Hardin County, Ill., where he received the benefits of a good education, in the schools of that State. He commenced working for himself at the age of sixteen, choosing farming, which he followed for three years, with success, after which he engaged as clerk in the mill of his uncle, J. L. Allard, at Paducah. Later he went to Florida, where he remained a short time, and upon his return commenced teaching, which profession he followed one year, after which he worked two years at the store of Shetler & Allard, at Parker's Landing. Later he purchased a half interest in the house, and with Mr. Shetler in partnership, sold goods until 1874, at which time he sustained a very heavy loss by fire. He rebuilt in the following year and resumed business, continuing until September, 1876, when he moved to Carrsville, Ky., and opened his present large general store. His stock of merchandise is the largest in Carrsville, and represents a capital of over $8,000. He is engaged in the mill business also, being partner with N. B. Beard in the manufacture of lumber, staves, heading, etc. February 4, 1874, he married Miss Fannie Bailey, daughter of L. B. and Catherine Bailey of Paducah, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Allard became the parents of four children, two of whom are living: Rubie and Orlando; the deceased were Roy and Herbert.
Source: J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin, & G. C. Kniffin. Kentucky. A History of the State. Louisville, KY, Chicago, IL: Battey, 1885. Pages 808-809.