Born at Hinsdale, Mass., June 26, 1814, son of Thomas Allen. After graduation from Williams College, Sept. 12, 1833, studied law in the office of John G. Atterbury and admitted to practice in 1838. Practiced in Green Bay, Wisc., 1838-1842, returned to Detroit. Died at his home on Alfred St., March 21, 1894. Married Julia, daughter of Charles Larned, Sept., 1839 and had two daughters, Sylvia and Julia.
From the description of Lewis Allen papers, 1843-1894. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 662601102