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Ebenezer Allen Living Historian at Allen Heritage Depot

On March 25, 2023, I had the pleasure of appearing as Ebenezer Allen at the Allen Heritage Depot. I told the visitors about Allen’s life and his contributions as an entrepreneur and statesman. Check out these pictures of me from … Continue reading

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Ebenezer Allen Presentation

I was pleased to present my living history talk on Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy on October 20, 2021 at the First Methodist Church of Allen. Thanks to Joann and Richard for all their help.

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Ebenezer Allen and Texas Annexation

I am pleased to announce that the Texas History Blog has published my post on Ebenezer Allen’s role in Texas’ annexation to the United States. The post explains Allen’s work as Secretary of State ad interim in Anson Jones’ cabinet. … Continue reading

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Ebenezer Allen Day

Proclamation by Mayor of Allen, Texas declaring April 8, 2012, as “Ebenezer Allen Day.” Continue reading

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YouTube Interview by Samantha O’Daniel

Please see my YouTube interview about writing. Order the print copy of Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy Order the E-book copy of Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy

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Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy

I am pleased to announce that Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy is now available on Amazon. Paperback Edition – check out the preview Kindle Edition – check out the preview using an e-reader Over the next few months, … Continue reading

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Review of Ebenezer Allen-Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy

Author Allen Mesch captures a quarter-century of Texas history through the life of Ebenezer Allen in his latest book — Ebenezer Allen-Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy.  As the Attorney General and Secretary of State for the Republic of Texas, Allen was … Continue reading

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Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy is Available for Pre-order and Review

Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy is officially available for pre-order. The release date is July 15, 2020. My publisher is holding a contest for pre-orders, and the winner gets twenty books to donate to area schools. Your pre-order … Continue reading

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Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy

I am happy to announce that the unredacted edition of Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy has been delivered to a potential publisher. The edition is 443 double-spaced pages with over 90 illustrations, and 700 footnotes.   Now I … Continue reading

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Aging Photographs of Ebenezer Allen

I had some more fun with the pictures of me as Ebenezer Allen. With the help of my Photoshop-savvy granddaughter Nikky, we made the images of Ebenezer Allen look antique. The instructions for doing this came from a Youtube clip. … Continue reading

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