Robert Allen (Tennessee politician)
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Robert Allen (June 19, 1778 – August 19, 1844) was an American merchant and politician from Carthage, Tennessee. He represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives from 1819 until 1827.
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Robert Allen | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1827 | |
Preceded by | Newton Cannon |
Succeeded by | Robert Desha |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1823 | |
Preceded by | Samuel E. Hogg |
Succeeded by | Jacob C. Isacks |
Personal details | |
Born | (1778-06-19)June 19, 1778 Augusta County, Virginia |
Died | August 19, 1844(1844-08-19) (aged 66) |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Other political affiliations | Jackson Republican |
Spouse | Rebecca Greer Allen Alethia Van Horn Allen |
Children | Eliza Allen
James Greer Allen Tilman Dixon Allen Caroline Walton Allen Rebecca Greer Allen Joseph Webster Allen Robert Allen George Campbell Allen Mary Greer Allen Archibald Van Horn Allen David Burford Allen William Rozin Allen Alethia Beale Allen John Q. Allen Eliza Clarisa Allen William B Allen Virginia Dixon Allen |
Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
Profession | lawyer politician |
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