Heman Allen (of Colchester)
Heman Allen (February 23, 1779 – April 7, 1852) was an American lawyer, politician and ambassador from Colchester, Vermont. He served as a U.S. Representative and as America's first United States Minister Plenipotentiary to Chile.
Heman Allen | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1817 – April 20, 1818 | |
| Preceded by | Asa Lyon |
| Succeeded by | William Strong |
| 1st United States Ambassador to Chile | |
| In office January 27, 1823 – July 31, 1827 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Larned |
| United States Marshal for the District of Vermont | |
| In office December 14, 1818 – March 2, 1823 | |
| Preceded by | David Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Edson |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| In office 1812-1817 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1779 Poultney, Vermont Republic |
| Died | April 7, 1852 (aged 73) Highgate, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Vermont |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican National Republican Whig |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Laura Hart (m. 1823-1834, her death) Eliza Davis Fay (m. 1844-1852, his death) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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