The Iowa Legislature > Legislators > Legislator Print Icon Print

Representative Robert Allen View All Years

Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 1/18/1907
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
House: 12 (1868)
Home County: Des Moines
Robert Allen
Des Moines County

ROBERT ALLEN was born in Antrim county, Ireland, Jan. 23, 1817; he died in Franklin township, near Burlington, Iowa, Jan. 18, 1907. When an infant his parents came to America, locating at Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1839 he removed to Des Moines county, bought a large tract of land, which has since 1844 been his home, and which he turned into a productive farm. In 1852 he was elected justice of the peace and for many succeeding years served in that capacity. He was a member of the House of Representatives in the 12th General Assembly.

Sources:
House District 7
Committees
12th GA (1868)
Legislation Sponsored
12th GA (1868)