John J. Allen (judge)
John James Allen (September 25, 1797 – September 18, 1871) was a Virginia slave owner, lawyer, judge and politician. He served in the Virginia Senate, the 23rd United States Congress, and for 25 years as judge and President of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. He supported Virginia's secession during the American Civil War, and all his surviving sons joined the Confederate States Army, the two youngest dying in the conflict.
John J. Allen | |
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| President of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals | |
| In office January 6, 1851 – February 8, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | Henry St. George Tucker, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Richard C. L. Moncure |
| Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court | |
| In office January 6, 1841–February 8, 1865 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 20th district | |
| In office December 2, 1833 – March 3, 1835 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Craig |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Johnson |
| Member of the Virginia Senate representing Kanawha, Logan, Mason, Cabell, Randolph, Harrison, Lewis and Wood Counties | |
| In office December 1, 1828-December 5, 1830 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph L. Fry |
| Succeeded by | John McWhorter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 25, 1797 Woodstock, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 18, 1871 (aged 73) Botetourt County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lauderdale Cemetery Botetourt County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | National Republican |
| Spouse |
Mary Elizabeth Payne Jackson
(m. 1824) |
| Children | 9, including John J. Jr. and Henry C. |
| Relatives | William Ross Allen (grandson) |
| Alma mater | Washington College, Dickinson College |
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