Dan Allen (gambler)

Dan Allen
BornApril 12, 1832
Jefferson County, New York,
DiedApril 26, 1884
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPioneer

Dan Allen (April 12, 1832 – April 26, 1884) was a pioneer American gambler in Omaha, Nebraska. He had great influence throughout the young city and was the long-time companion of Anna Wilson, the city's foremost madam for almost 40 years.[1] Allen was influential throughout early Omaha.[2]

  1. ^ Bristow, D.L. (2001) A Dirty, Wicked Town: Tales of 19th Century Omaha. Caxton Press. p 210.
  2. ^ Larsen, L.C. and Cotrell, B.J. (1997) The Gate City: A History of Omaha. University of Nebraska Press. p 37.