John Allen papers, 1817-1848.

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John Allen papers, 1817-1848.

Correspondence, legal records, and other materials relating to his settlement in Michigan, business activities, and duties as justice of the peace.

13 v. (in 1 box).

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SNAC Resource ID: 8334505

Bentley Historical Library

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Allen family.

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Allen, John, 1796-1851

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Founder 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 thei...