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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