Trimble, Allen, 1783-1870

Governor of Ohio (1822, 1826-1830) who had served as a colonel in the War of 1812, an Ohio state congressman and senator (1816-1819), and a commissioner of the Canal Fund. His brother, William A., was a U.S. Senator.

From the description of Papers, 1793-1868. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 17725152

• November 24, 1783: Allen Trimble born in Augusta County, Virginia, son of James and Jane (Allen) Trimble.
• 1784: Taken by his parents to a new location near the present site of Lexington, Kentucky.
• 1801: Visited Ohio with his father on two occasions, seeking lands for permanent settlement.
• April 1804: Built a cabin on a 1200-acre tract at Clear Creek, Highland County, Ohio.
• October 1804: James Trimble, father of Allen and veteran officer of Revolutionary War, died.
• 1805: Moved family to new Ohio home from Kentucky after death of his father.
• January 1806: Married to Margaret McDowell of North Carolina family. The couple had two children.
• 1808 - 1809 : Appointed clerk of Highland County Supreme Court and Court of Common Pleas.
• 1808 - 1809 : Appointed recorder of the Highland County Supreme Court and Court of Common Pleas.
• 1808 - 1809 : Moved to Hillsboro, county seat of Highland County.
• January 21, 1809: Death of Margaret McDowell Trimble.
• January 10, 1811: Married to Rachael Woodrow, daughter of Joshua and Elizabeth (Watson). Couple had 5 children.
• 1812: Elected colonel of a regiment placed under the command of General Harrison of Ohio.
• 1812: Helped secure frontier from British and Indian attack after surrender of General Hull at Detroit.
• 1812: Involved in campaign for the relief of Fort Wayne.
• 1812: Unit disbanded after Fort Wayne relief.
• 1813: Recalled to active duty.
• 1813: Took command of a militia battalion of Ohio volunteers at the sommons of Governor Meigs.
• 1813: Proceeded to Upper Sandusky region; unit disbanded due to insufficient supplies.
• 1816: Elected to Ohio State Legislature from Highland County.
• 1816: Took part in First General Assembly of the Ohio House of Representatives at Columbus, Ohio.
• 1817: Member of the Ohio State Senate.
• 1819: Began 7 years of service as Speaker of the Ohio Senate
• December 1821: Death of Ohio's United States Senator William Allen Trimble (brother of Allen Trimble).
• December 1821: Resignation of of Ohio Governor E. A. Brown to fill United States Senatorial vacancy.
• January 1822: Allen Trimble became Acting Governor of Ohio, serving until January 1823.
• October 1822: Defeated in re-election campaign for Ohio governor.
• 1824: Defeated in re-election campaign for Ohio governor.
• 1824: Served as a commissioner of the Canal Fund to negotiate first canal loan for Ohio.
• 1825: Resigned from Canal Fund.
• 1826: Elected governor of Ohio over 3 opponents.
• 1827: Authorized by Ohio legislature to select land for the Ohio Canal.
• 1827: Visted Maumee and Sandusky River valleys to inspect area for Ohio Canal sites.
• 1828: Supporter of Henry Clay's Presidential ambitions and helps retain Whig control of Ohio legislature.
• 1828: Re-elected governor of Ohio.
• February 1829: Co-founded Hillsboro Academy and served as board president until 1854.
• 1830: Established and led Ohio State Agricultural Society.
• October 1830: Retired from Ohio governorship after improving educational system and enacting penal reforms.
• 1842 - 1850 : Served as president of the board of trustees of Ohio Wesleyan University.
• 1855: Gubernatorial candidate for the American Party in Ohio.
• 1855: Brought British horse and cattle specimens to Ohio to improve stock.
• February 3, 1870: Died at Hillsboro, Ohio.

From the guide to the Allen Trimble Papers, 1793-1868, (Western Reserve Historical Society)