Allen, Glenn S., 1914-2001

Allen was born on Jan. 8, 1914 in Kalamazoo (Mich.). He earned a law degree from Columbia University (1939). After establishing a law practice in Kalamazoo he was elected to the City Commission. During World War II he served as an Assist. Judge Advocate of the 94th Div. and as legal adviser to Gen. Patton. After the war, Allen spent 14 years with the firm of Crum, Allen, and Mullen. He served as mayor of Kalamazoo, 1951-1959. Pres. Eisenhower appointed him to the local Government Subcommittee of the Interanl Relations Commission. In 1961 he was elected as a delegate to the Mich. Constitutional Convention. Allen served as Dir. of the Budget under governors Romney and Milliken. He also served as Milliken's legal adviser. From 1974 to 1986, Allen served on the Mich. Court of Appeals. He continued to hear cases after he retired, commuting by boat from Mackinac Island. A long time resident of Mackinac Island he died on Nov. 6, 2001 in DeWitt. He was survived by two daughters, two step-daughters, and their families. His three wives preceded him in death: Virginia Allen (d. 1974); Marion Turner Smith Allen (d. 1983); and Marjorie Tracey Allen (d. 2000). (Information from the obituary.).

From the description of Obituary, 2001. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 49321433

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