Allen, John, 1796-1851
Variant namesFounder of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
From the description of John Allen papers, 1817-1848. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778560
From the description of John Allen papers, 1817-1848. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34420587
Founder of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Born in Augusta County, Va. on May 17, 1796, John Allen came to Mich. in Jan. 1824. He and E.W. Rumsey were the first settlers of Ann Arbor, named in honor of their wives, both named Ann. John Allen owned much land, but lost a great deal during the panic of 1837. He published the Western Emigrant, the first newspaper in Washtenaw County (Mich.). Allen studied law and was admitted to the bar. He went to Calif. in 1850, and died there on Mar. 11, 1851.
From the description of John Allen papers, 1817-1848. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 301709745
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Person
Birth 1796
Death 1851-03-11
