William moved to Kansas City about 1870. He worked as a Superintendent at the
Plankinton and Armour meat packing plant for 15 years until he started his
own packing house (ALLCUTT Packing Company) in 1885. George and Clemmons
(CC) were Asst Superintendents at P&A in the early 1880s
(see http://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/wyandotte/wyandotte-co-p12.html,
http://www.kckpl.lib.ks.us/kscoll/lochist/thennow/TN33.htm, and
http://www.temple-genealogy.com/d28014.htm although this uses ALCOTT
spelling).
1880 Census: William, Ann and last five children all at home in Jackson County, Missouri.
William is age 84 and living in Pennsylvania in the 1910 Pennsylvania census (This is probably not our William Allcutt).
From paper sources:
W. P. ALLCUTT DYING
One of Kansas City's Pioneer Packing House Men Slowly Passing Away
W. P. Allcut, who has been identified with the packing industry in Kansas City since its early years, is slowly dying at his home, 902 Penn street. He was taken with la grippe last Wednesday, and on Saturday it was thought he would not live through the night. He rallied, however, until this morning, but he is so weak and exhausted that he is not expected he will last the day.
When packing was in its infancy in Kansas City, Mr. Allcutt was one of those who engaged in it. He was superintendent of the house of Plankington & Armour, and he continued for years in that capacity after Plankington withdrew from the firm. In the '80s the Allcutt Packing company was established in Armourdale, but after waiting for several years for the stockyards to move nearer him, Mr. Allcutt assigned in 1891. Since that time he has been engaged in the real estate business at 136 West Eighth street.
Mr. Allcutt has six children, the eldest, C. T. Allcutt is president of a packing company in Australia. His children in this city who are at his bedside every moment are: E. H. Allcutt, Mrs. D. C. Smith, Mrs. William Mendenhall, Anna and Carrie Allcutt.
(Kansas City Star, Friday January 20, 1899, page 1)
THE DEATH OF W. P. ALLCUTT
One of Kansas City's Best Known Packers Passed Away Yesterday
William P. Allcutt, for over twenty-nine years a resident of Kansas City, a pioneer in the packing interests of the city, died yesterday afternoon. He had been ill only two weeks, but since last Thursday was not expected to live. Few men here were more respected and loved by fellow men and women, and during his last illness a continuous line of anxious friends from all walks of life inquired daily of his condition at the home at Ninth and Penn, wherein he died. The funeral will be held from the Westminster Presbyterian church at 11 o'clock to-morrow morning. After services by the Rev. W. P. George, the body will be buried in Elmwood cemetery
Mr. Allcutt came to Kansas City in 1870 to take charge of the building of a packing house for Plankington & Armour, whose Milwaukee plant had been superintended by him for several years. After the plant was finished he became superintendent which position he held until 1883 (or 5?), when he, with his sons, built a packing house in West Armourdale. It was then thought that the stock yards would be moved to that vicinty, but this was not done and as a result Mr. Allcutt's venture was not a financial sucess. In 1891 he assigned. Then, though 64 years old, he went into the real estate business with the zeal of a young man. He also supeintended the building of later additions to the Armour Packing company's plant; he was, perhaps, better versed in the knowledge of such buildings than any man in the West.
Mr. Allcutt's early life was spent on his father's farm in Chester county, Pa., where he was born in 1828. When of age, he went to Wilmington, Del., and learned the carpenter's trade, which led him to study and master architecture. There, too, he married Miss Anna Temple and it was through this marriage that he became acquainted with the packing firm he served later. In 1857, he moved to Milwaukee and lived there until he came to Kansas City.
Mr. Allcutt was a strong Presbyterian and during his life he connected with the Westminster and Second Presbyterian churches. He superintended the building of the latter church and was for several years treasurer of the Westminster congregation. He was also a Mason. His wife and seven children survive him. Clemmons T. Allcutt, now a packer in Rockhampton, Australia and another son, George, who is in Central America, were not here at his death. Elwood Allcutt is here from Needles Col., and the daughters Miss Anna Allcutt, Miss Caroline Allcutt, Mrs. William Mendenhall, and Mrs. W. C. Smith were all at their father's bedside when he died.
The will of William P. Allcutt made four days before his death was filed for probate to-day. The seven children and the grandchildren are given nothing. All of the estate is left to the widow, Ann Allcutt and she is made executrix of the will.
(Kansas City Star, Monday January 23, 1899, page 2)
Will Abstract – ref: Jackson County Wills and Administrations; Kansas City, MO 1869-1910, Vol 1 p 181; compiled by Victor P. Meador, 12402 East 33rd Street, Independence, MO 64055-2317; ref vol 3-186 William P Allcutt ---
Will. To 7 Children: George P. Allcutt, Ada Smith, Clemons T. Allcutt, Ellwood H. Allcutt, Anna Allcutt, Carrie Allcutt & May Mendenhall; and to grandson Ralph Allcutt, son of George P., I give nothing. If any child be dead, to any child of such deceased $1. To my wife Anny Allcutt rest of property real or personal including any life insurance. Appoint wife Exec.; she may sell any property. If wife dies or refuses to act as Exec., then any Admin, same powers. 18 Jan 1899. Witnessed Herman Brumback, William Davis Foster, & Mary U. Miller. Probated 23 Jan 1899 by the three witnesses and adjudged proved.
Will abstract – ref: Jackson County Wills and Administrations; Kansas City, MO 1869-1910, Vol 1 p 258; compiled by Victor P. Meador, 12402 East 33rd Street, Independence, MO 64055-2317; ref vol 5-547 Ann J. Allcutt ---
Will. To Children George Allcutt & Clemmons T. Allcutt, and grandson Ralph Allcutt, $1 each. To daughter May Mendenhall, wife of William Mendenhall, 1/2 real estate in K.C. MO: N part of Lot 16, Block 8, Coates Add.; if not survive me, to her children. To dau-in-law Adaline Pratt Allcutt, wife of son Ellwood H. Allcutt, other 1/2 of above real estate; if not survive me, to son Ellwood or their children. To two daughters Caroline D. Allcutt and Anna Allcutt rest of real estate (not named). Debts to be paid; if $500 left or less, to daughter Ada Smith. Appoint daughter Anna Allcutt Exec.; personal property or real estate sold as necessary and divided. If son George or son Clemmons die before me, $1 to each of their children 19 Jan 1899
Codocil: Revoke provision to dau-in-law Adaline Pratt Allcutt; to son Ellwood H. Allcutt 1/4 part of part of Lot 16 Block 8 Coates Add. or to his children. Revoke bequest to Ada Smith; to her any notes vs. her husband Douglass Smith at my death. Also 1/16 part of above lot. Rest of real estate to daughter May Mendenhall & to daughter Carrie D. Allcutt (viz. Caroline) & to Anna Allcutt equally divided. I have claims vs estate of deceased husband. To be paid from my personal estate to be kept alive until his estate is settled & satisfied. To daughters Carrie D. Allcutt and Anna Allcutt, all household goods, jewelry, etc. Rest of personal property equally divided to Ada Smith, Elwood H. Allcutt, Carrie D. Allcutt, Anna Allcutt, And Mary (sic) Mendenhall (or children). If Anna dies or refuses Exec., then daughter Carrie to be Exec. 1 Aug 1899 Witnessed by Herman Brumback & Mary U. Miller.
Probated 6 Jan 1900 by Herman Brumback & Mary Miller who attested to will. Adjudged proved.
Additional Online reference
http://home.kc.rr.com/bmathews2/ Elmwood Cemetery where W. P. and Ann J. Allcutt are buried with their daughter Anna Mary Allcutt.
