The Biographical Dictionary of America/Allen, Robert (representative)

ALLEN, Robert, representative, was born in Virginia in 1777. About 1804 he settled in Carthage, Tenn., where he engaged in business pursuits. He was elected clerk of Smith county in 1804, commanded a regiment under Jackson in the Creek war and at New Orleans. He served as a representative in the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th congresses. He died at Carthage, Tenn., Aug. 19, 1844.