William Allen (governor)
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William Allen (December 18 or 27, 1803 – July 11, 1879) was a Democratic Representative, Senator and 31st governor of Ohio.
Quick Facts 31st Governor of Ohio, Lieutenant ...
William Allen | |
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31st Governor of Ohio | |
In office January 12, 1874 – January 10, 1876 | |
Lieutenant | Alphonso Hart |
Preceded by | Edward F. Noyes |
Succeeded by | Rutherford B. Hayes |
United States Senator from Ohio | |
In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Ewing |
Succeeded by | Salmon P. Chase |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Finley Vinton |
Succeeded by | William K. Bond |
Personal details | |
Born | December 18 or 27, 1803 (2024-12-18) Edenton, North Carolina |
Died | July 11, 1879(1879-07-11) (aged 75) Fruit Hill, Chillicothe, Ohio |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Effie McArthur |
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