William Allen

Democrat Senator of Ohio

Congresses Served

House Terms

Senate Terms

December 18, 1803 (75 years old)

Birthday

July 11, 1879

Death

Served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1833 to 1835.
Served as a U.S. Senator from Ohio from 1837 to 1849.
Was the 31st Governor of Ohio, holding office from 1874 to 1876.
Identified as a “Peace Democrat” and opposed the American Civil War.
Advocated for U.S. claims to the Oregon Country, promoting the idea of potential conflict with the United Kingdom.
Supported the concept of “popular sovereignty” during his political career.
Retired to his farm, “Fruit Hill,” after his governorship and lived there until his death.
Noted for his loud voice, which became a point of humor among his contemporaries.
His legacy includes the naming of Allen County, Kansas, in his honor.
A statue of him was donated to the National Statuary Hall Collection but was later replaced due to objections regarding his pro-slavery stance and criticism of President Lincoln.