Trimble, Allen, 1783-1870

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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)

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referencedIn Painting [realia] : Allen Trimble. Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society
creatorOf Allen Trimble Papers, 1793-1868 Western Reserve Historical Society
creatorOf Steele family. Papers 1786-1889. Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society
creatorOf Hammond, Charles, 1779-1840. Papers, 1793-1840. Library of Congress
creatorOf Trimble, Allen, 1783-1870. Letter, 1832 September 3, Hillsborough, Ohio, to [Hiram Ketchumn, New York.]. Dartmouth College Library
creatorOf Thompson, Eliza Jane Trimble, 1816-1905. The Thompson and Tuttle family papers, 1812-1915. Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library
creatorOf Trimble, Allen, 1783-1870. Papers, 1793-1868. Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library
creatorOf Rice, Charles Elmer. Papers 1735-1924. Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society
creatorOf Kilbourne, James, 1770-1850. Papers 1801-1906. Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society
referencedIn John Sheneman collection, 1823-1865. Western Michigan University, Dwight B. Waldo Library
creatorOf Trimble, Allen, 1783-1870. Papers, 1804-1870. Library of Congress
creatorOf Vance, Joseph, 1786-1852. Papers 1808-1838. Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society
creatorOf Worthington, Thomas, 1773-1827. Early Ohio political leaders executive letterbooks [microform] : Book one, 1814 to 1821, Book two 1821 to 1830. Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society
creatorOf McDowell, James, 1770-1835. Papers of James McDowell [manuscript], 1752-1878. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Hine, Homer H., 1776-1856. Papers, 1796-1857. Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library
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Birth 1783-11-24

Death 1870-02-03

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