Lewis F. Allen

Lewis F. Allen
Lewis F. Allen in 1857
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
DiedMay 2, 1890(1890-05-02) (aged 90)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Cemetery
Political partyWhig
SpouseMargaret Cleveland
RelationsGrover Cleveland (nephew-in-law)
Children6

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]

  1. ^ "Lewis Falley Allen". The New York Times. May 3, 1890. Retrieved November 6, 2015.