Pie Allen
American prospector, businessman, and politician (1818–1899) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Brackett "Pie" Allen (October 22, 1818 – June 13, 1899) was an American prospector, businessman, and politician. Unsuccessful in his efforts as a prospector, he earned his nickname baking pies for settlers and soldiers in Arizona Territory. His business success made him a prominent territorial citizen and he served three terms in the Arizona Territorial Legislature, two terms as Mayor of Tucson, Arizona Territory, and was appointed Arizona Territorial Treasurer for six years.
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John Brackett "Pie" Allen | |
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Mayor of Tucson, Arizona | |
In office 1875–1877 | |
Preceded by | Estevan Ochoa |
Succeeded by | James H. Toole |
Personal details | |
Born | (1818-10-22)October 22, 1818 Maine, US |
Died | June 13, 1899(1899-06-13) (aged 80) Tucson, Arizona, US |
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