Legislator Details
George Washington Allen
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/17/1813
City: Enfield, CT
County: Hartford County, CT
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/12/1898
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Marital Information:
married Jeannette Noble of New Milford, CT in 1837 in Plainesville, OH; she died in 1859; children: George R., Stanley N., Arthur K., Henry G., Ester & Jeannette); married Mrs. Betsey (Fales) Church of RI in 1864
Number of Children: 6
Background
Religion: Episcopalian
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Occupation: merchant, banker
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Moses (III) & Nancy Kingsbury; politically he was a Whig until that party disolved.
Notable Facts:
Chairman of the House Select comm. on Salt.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids
Date Elected: 11/8/1864
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1865
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banks and Incorporations, Militia, Asylum for Insane
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
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Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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