John Kermott Allen

Background

Allen, John Kermott was born on May 9, 1858 in Chelsea, Michigan, United States. Son of John M. and Nancy (Bancroft) Allen.

Education

Educated Grass Lake, Michigan, 1864-1876. Special studies political economy, University of Chicago.

Career

Chief clerk Michigan State Board of Health, 1878-1883. Editor The Sanitary News, Chicago, 1883-1888. Editor American Storekeeper, 1888-1891.

Editor and publisher Domestic Engineering, Chicago, 1891. Has written many articles on sanitation in various journals. Ex-president American Trade Press Association, honorary member Chicago Architects’ Club.

Member Chicago Press Club. Chicago Congregational Club, and National Liberal Club, London. Residence: 798 Monroe St. Office: 64 N. Jefferson St., Chicago.

Membership

Member Chicago Architects’. Member Chicago Press.

Connections

Married Biddeford, Maine, July 31, 1882, Lillie Morton.

Father:

John M. Allen

Mother:

Nancy (Bancroft) Allen

Spouse:

Biddeford