Robert Allen (Virginia politician)
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Robert Allen (July 30, 1794 ā December 30, 1859) was an American lawyer, slaveholder,[1] farmer and politician from Woodstock, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1827 to 1833, after representing the central Shenandoah Valley in the Virginia Senate.[2]
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Robert Allen | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 17th district | |
In office March 4, 1827 ā March 3, 1833 | |
Preceded by | Alfred H. Powell |
Succeeded by | Samuel M. Moore |
Member of the Virginia Senate from Shenandoah and Rockingham Counties | |
In office 1821-1826 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Bryan |
Succeeded by | Moses Walton |
Personal details | |
Born | July 30, 1794 Woodstock, Virginia, US |
Died | December 30, 1859(1859-12-30) (aged 65) Mount Pleasant, Essex County, Virginia, US |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Alma mater | Dickinson College Washington College |
Profession | farmer, lawyer |
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