Robert Allen

Jacksonian Representative of Tennessee's 5th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

June 19, 1778 (66 years old)

Birthday

August 19, 1844

Death

American politician and merchant from Tennessee.
Served in the United States House of Representatives from 1819 to 1827.
Attended the College of William & Mary for education.
Worked as a lawyer and engaged in mercantile business after moving to Tennessee.
Held the position of Clerk of Smith County for several years.
Served as a colonel during the War of 1812 under General Andrew Jackson.
Chaired the U.S. House Committee on Revolutionary Claims.
Married twice, first to Rebecca Greer and later to Alethia Van Horn.
Did not seek re-election in 1826 and returned to Tennessee after his congressional service.
Involved in farming and mercantile activities until his death in 1844.
Interred at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Wilson County, Tennessee.