The Allens of Connecticut and Ohio
- John Allen (1763–1812), Connecticut State Representative 1793–1796, U.S. Representative from Connecticut 1797–1799, Connecticut State Councilman, Justice of the Connecticut State Supreme Court 1800–1806. Father of John W. Allen.
- John W. Allen (1802–1887), President of Cleveland, Ohio 1831–1835; Ohio State Senator 1836–1837; U.S. Representative from Ohio 1837–1841; Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio 1841–1842; Postmaster of Cleveland, Ohio 1870–1874. Son of John Allen.
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