Annie Gates’ Walking Stick

Shown in the photo above is an ebony walking stick with an ivory top that was used by Annie Gates, the last owner of the Denison Homestead.

Amos Denison Allen, Furniture Maker

Amos Denison Allen (1774 - 1855) of Windham, Connecticut was the third-great-grandson of Captain George Denison and Ann Borordell. He was the second son of Amos Allen Jr. (1744 - 1788) and Anna Babcock (1745 - 1775); he was one of 11 children. Amos' found work as a chairmaker's apprentice to Colonel Ebenezer Tracy of Lisbon, Connecticut; who’s specialty was Windsor and Sheraton chairs.