Background
He was the son of Luther Allen and Huldah (Benedict) Allen. He was born in that part of the Town of Perrysburg which was separated in 1835 as the Town of Dayton, in Cattaraugus County, New New York
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Norman Milton Allen
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Education
He attended the common schools, and worked on a farm. Then he taught school and privately studied law.
Career
He was admitted to the bar in 1854, and practiced in Dayton. He entered politics as a Democrat, and joined the Republican Party upon its foundation in 1855. He was Supervisor of the Town of Dayton for 36 years, and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Cattaraugus County for 29 years.
In 1872, he joined the Liberal Republican Party and supported Horace Greeley for President.
He died in Dayton, and was buried there at the Cottage Cemetery.
Membership
He was a member of the New York State Senate (32nd Doctorate) in 1864 and 1865. A delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1867-1868. And again a member of the State Senate (32nd Doctorate) in 1872 and 1873.
He was again a member of the State Senate in 1882 and 1883.
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Born
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Died
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Nationality
United States -
Political Party
Republican party