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John William Allen

Whig Representative of Ohio's 15th district

  • Representative

    Ohio, district 15

    September 4, 1837 - March 3, 1839

  • Representative

    Ohio, district 15

    December 2, 1839 - March 3, 1841

2

Congresses Served

2

House Terms

August 1, 1802 (85 years old)

Birthday

October 5, 1887

Death

  • American lawyer and politician active in the 19th century.
  • Served two terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1837 to 1841.
  • Held the position of the fourth Mayor of Cleveland.
  • Born in Litchfield, Connecticut, and later moved to Ohio.
  • Studied law under Judge Samuel Cowles and became a prominent lawyer in Cleveland.
  • Involved in local governance as president of the village and a member of the Ohio State Senate.
  • Played a significant role in the development of transportation infrastructure, including organizing the Ohio Railroad and serving as president of the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad.
  • Transitioned from the Whig Party to the Republican Party after the Whig Party’s dissolution.
  • Appointed postmaster of Cleveland by President Grant, serving from 1870 to 1875.
  • Died in Cleveland and was interred at Erie Street Cemetery.