Henry C. Allen (Virginia politician)

Henry C. Allen
Allen (c. 1875)
32nd Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office
1877–1879
Preceded byJ. Marshall Hanger
Succeeded byBenjamin W. Lacy
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Shenandoah County
In office
December 1, 1875 – December 2, 1879
Serving with Joseph B. Strayer, David S. Henkel
Preceded byHarrison Riddleberger
Succeeded byJoseph B. Strayer
Personal details
BornMarch 19, 1838
Beaver Dam, Botetourt County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedOctober 31, 1889(1889-10-31) (aged 51)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Julia McKay Gatewood
(m. 1867)
Parent(s)John J. Allen
Mary Payne Allen
RelativesRobert Allen
Alma materUniversity of Virginia
Professionfarmer, lawyer
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Branch/serviceinfantry
Years of service1861-1862
Battles/warsBattle of Gettysburg

Henry Clay Allen (March 19, 1838 – October 31, 1889) was a Virginia lawyer and politician. He represented Shenandoah County in the Virginia House of Delegates, and served as that body's Speaker from 1877 until 1879.