William Allen (abt. 1803 - 1879)

Born about 18 Dec 1803 in Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina, USA

Ancestors

Died 11 Jul 1879 at about age 75 in Chillicothe, Ross, Ohio, USA

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Preceded by 30th Governor Edward Follansbee Noyes Preceded by Thomas Ewing

William Allen 31st Governor of Ohio 1874—1876 US Senator (Class 3) from Ohio 1837—1849

Succeeded by 32nd Governor Rutherford B. Hayes Succeeded by Salmon P. Chase

Biography

William Allen is Notable.

• Father: Nathaniel Allen mother was Fanny Coulston either slave owned by or a Slave mistress of Nathanial Allen. Nathanial stated in his will

I give and devise that part of lot # 5 in the new plan of the town of Edenton joining the lots wheron I now dwell and as far as the same is at present under fence with all the improvements thereon to Fanny Coulston her heirs and assigns forever. I also give and bequeath unto the said Fanny Coulston her heirs and assigns such part of my household and kitchen furniture as my executors hereinafter named, shall judge reasonable and necessary, due regard being paid to the situation of my estate and the interest of her children. I give and bequeath unto my three natural sons, Francis, Bonaparte, and William begotten on the body of the said Fanny Coulston, all my wearing apparel, including whatever remains or that left to me by my deceased Uncle Joseph Hewes , Esquire, to be equally divided among them share and share alike. Before the signing and the execution of the above Will, I do hereby declare it to be my further will and desire that the aforesaid Fanny Caulston shall have the use and labor of my negro woman named Penny for and during the term of three years.

Willam was an American Revolutionary War veteran; rank: Colonel

• He was not Orphaned as a young child, but he was raised by his sister in Lynchburg, VA
• Moved to Chillicothe Ohio in 1819
• Admitted to Ohio bar in 1827
• Known as orator & debater, serving as Governor, Congressman and Senator for the state of Ohio. Jacksonian Democrat.

Legacy

• Allen County, Kansas is named in Gov. Allen's memory.
• A statue of him representing the state of Ohio was in the National Statuary Hall at the US Capitol until 2016, It is now in the Heritage Center of the Ross County Historical Society in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Sources

• William Allen on Find A Grave: Memorial #7556 Retrieved Sälgö-1.
• William Allen on Wikipedia
• Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• This WikiTree profile is referenced from Wikidata: Item Q880659, en:Wikipedia