Allen, William, 1803-1879

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United States Congressman 1833-1835, U.S. Senator 1837-1849, and Governor of Ohio 1874-1876.

From the description of Letters, 1838 and 1874 / W. Allen. (Ohio University). WorldCat record id: 12681434

Lawyer, farmer, and U.S. representative and senator from and governor of Ohio.

From the description of William Allen papers, 1796-1879 (bulk 1840-1876). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979852

Biographical Note

  • 1803, Dec. 27: Born, Edenton, N.C.
  • 1819: Moved to Chillicothe, Ohio
  • 1827: Admitted to Ohio bar
  • 1833 - 1835 : Member, United States House of Representatives
  • 1837 - 1849 : United States Senator
  • 1849 - 1874 : Resided on estate near Chillicothe, Ohio
  • 1874 - 1876 : Governor of Ohio
  • 1879, July 11: Died, Chillicothe, Ohio

From the guide to the William Allen Papers, 1796-1879, (bulk 1840-1876), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

Archival Resources
Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Woodbridge, George M. Letter, 1843 Apr. 6. Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society
referencedIn William Medill Papers, 1834-1864 Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Lewis Cass papers (1774-1924) William L. Clements Library
creatorOf Cox, Jacob D. (Jacob Dolson), 1828-1900. Papers 1866-1868. Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society
creatorOf Lucas, Robert, 1781-1853. Selected Ohio Governors' papers [microform], 1803-1882. Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society
referencedIn Benjamin Tappan Papers, 1795-1900, (bulk 1795-1866) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf Allen, William, 1803-1879. Papers 1874-1875. Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society
referencedIn Tappan, Benjamin, 1773-1857. Benjamin Tappan papers, 1795-1900 (inclusive), [microform]. Yale University Library
creatorOf Lewis Cass papers (1774-1924) William L. Clements Library
creatorOf Allen, William, 1803-1879. Papers 1840-1853 Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society
creatorOf William Allen letter to the Senate Chamber, 1841 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf William Allen Papers, 1796-1879, (bulk 1840-1876) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf Allen, William, 1803-1879. Letters, 1838 and 1874 / W. Allen. Ohio University, Alden Library
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associatedWith Chillicothe Independent Blues Militia Corps corporateBody
associatedWith Cox, Jacob D. (Jacob Dolson), 1828-1900. person
correspondedWith Faran, James John, 1808-1892 person
correspondedWith Graham, James, 1793-1851 person
correspondedWith Hough, John, fl. 1831-1845 person
correspondedWith Layman, Amos person
correspondedWith Medill, William, 1802-1865. person
correspondedWith Morgan, George, 1777-1846 person
associatedWith Ohio. Militia. Chillicothe Independent Blues. corporateBody
associatedWith Stoney Mill Salt Works. corporateBody
associatedWith Tappan, Benjamin, 1773-1857. person
correspondedWith Whitman, Henry A. person
associatedWith William L. Clements Library. corporateBody
associatedWith Woodbridge, George M. person
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Texas
Oregon
Oregon Territory
Ohio
Texas
Ohio
United States
Northwest boundary of the United States.
Oregon
Hocking River Valley (Ohio)
Ohio
United States
Ohio--Chillicothe
Oregon Territory
Ohio
Northwest boundary of the United States
Subject
Asylums
Coal mines and mining
Governor
Greenbacks
Mexican War, 1846-1848
Oregon question
Politicians
Salt industry and trade
Salt industry and trade
Strikes and lockouts
Occupation
Farmers
Governors
Lawyers
Representatives, U.S. Congress
Senators, U.S. Congress
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Birth 1803-12-18

Death 1879-07-11

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