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William Allen (December 18 or 27, 1803 – July 11, 1879) was a Democratic Representative, Senator and 31st governor of Ohio. Early life and family [ edit ] Allen was born in Edenton, North Carolina .
William Allen was a Democratic Representative, Senator and 31st governor of Ohio.
WILLIAM ALLEN, the thirty-first governor of Ohio, was born in Edenton, North Carolina in 1803. His education was attained at the Chillicothe Academy in Ohio. He went on to study law, and then established his legal career in Chillicothe.
In the mid to late nineteenth century, one of the most important political leaders in Ohio was William Allen. Born in Edenton, North Carolina in December 1803, Allen had Quaker ancestors in Pennsylvania.
Born: Edenton, North Carolina Term: 1874 - 1876 Political Party: Democratic Artist: William T. Mathews Date: 1876 Medium: Oil on Canvas Image Size: 42.0" x 34.0" Frame Size: 49.75" x 40.0" Learn more about Governor Allen.
There have been 64 governors of Ohio, serving 70 distinct terms. The longest term was held by Jim Rhodes, who was elected four times and served just under sixteen years in two non-consecutive periods of two terms each (1963–1971 and 1975–1983).
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Governor William Allen, Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio / crayon drawing by Dr. Jasper. Summary Print shows William Allen, half-length portrait, facing left. Includes facsimile signature. Contributor Names Studer, Jacob Henry, 1840-1904, publisher
