Lewis F. Allen | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from Erie County | |
In office January 1, 1838 – December 31, 1838 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Lewis Falley Allen January 1, 1800 Westfield, Massachusetts, US |
Died | May 2, 1890 Buffalo, New York, U.S. | (aged 90)
Resting place | Forest Lawn Cemetery |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Margaret Cleveland |
Relations | Grover Cleveland (nephew-in-law) |
Children | 6 |
Lewis Falley Allen (January 1, 1800 – May 2, 1890) was an American farmer, businessman and politician. Allen was the uncle-in-law of President Grover Cleveland and is credited with introducing Cleveland to the practice of law and politics, therefore paving the way for his eventual presidency.[1]