William Allen (governor)
William Allen | |
|---|---|
| 31st Governor of Ohio | |
| In office January 12, 1874 – January 10, 1876 | |
| Lieutenant | Alphonso Hart |
| Preceded by | Edward F. Noyes |
| Succeeded by | Rutherford B. Hayes |
| United States Senator from Ohio | |
| In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Ewing |
| Succeeded by | Salmon P. Chase |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Finley Vinton |
| Succeeded by | William K. Bond |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18 or 27, 1803 Edenton, North Carolina |
| Died | July 11, 1879 (aged 75) Fruit Hill, Chillicothe, Ohio |
| Resting place | Grandview Cemetery, Chillicothe |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Effie McArthur |
William Allen (December 18 or 27, 1803 – July 11, 1879) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a Democratic Representative, Senator and 31st governor of Ohio.