James Allen (highwayman)

James Allen
Born(1809-11-16)November 16, 1809
DiedJuly 17, 1837(1837-07-17) (aged 27)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesGeorge Walton, Jonas Pierce, James H. York, Burley Grove
OccupationHighwayman
Known for1837 deathbed confession to the warden published as the Narrative of the Life of James Allen.

James Allen (November 16, 1809 – July 17, 1837), also known as George Walton, Jonas Pierce, James H. York, Burley Grove, was an American highwayman.[1]