Edward M. Allen

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Sallie E. Wilson
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Edward M. Allen
Member of the Maryland Senate
In office
1882–1884
Relations William H. Allen (uncle)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessman
  • lawyer

Edward M. Allen (died July 19, 1907) was a politician, businessman and lawyer from Maryland. He was a member of Maryland Senate from 1882 to 1884.

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Early life

Edward M. Allen was born in Bel Air, Maryland, to Adeline (née Miller) and Richard N. Allen. His father was a lawyer and physician. His uncle was William H. Allen, territorial governor of Florida. He grew up on the "Indian Spring" farm of his aunt Peggy Stump and attended Darlington Academy. He then took charge of his aunt's estate. [1] [2] Allen studied law under Judge John H. Price. In 1890, Allen was admitted to the bar in Bel Air. [1]

Career

In 1870, Allen purchased Stafford Mills at the mouth of Deer Creek. He converted the land from flour mills into a bone mill. He also worked in the business of grain and hay. In 1882, there was a large flood which forced Allen to liquidate his property. [2]

Allen was a Republican. In 1881, Allen was elected to the Maryland Senate, representing Harford County. He served from 1882 to 1884. [1] [3]

Allen practiced law in Bel Air. He retired around 1905. [1]

Personal life

Allen married Sallie E. Wilson, the half sister of Judge Price. They had four children who survived childhood, Edward M. Jr., J. M. Grehme, Mrs. Thomas A. Hays and Sallie Ann. [1] [2] His wife died around 1897. [2] He was a member of the Episcopal Church. [1]

Allen died on July 19, 1907, at the age of 78, at his home in Darlington, Maryland. He was buried in Darlington Cemetery. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 417–419. Retrieved November 27, 2022– via Archive.org.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Death of Mr. E. M. Allen". The Aegis . July 26, 1907. p. 3. Retrieved November 27, 2022– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. ↑ "Historical List, Senate, Harford County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
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