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Allen, William

(05 August 1704–06 September 1780)

Norman S. Cohen

https://doi.org/10.1093/anb/9780198606697.article.0100017

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Allen, William (05 August 1704–06 September 1780), chief justice of colonial Pennsylvania, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of William Allen, a wealthy merchant. His mother’s maiden name was Budd; her first name is unknown. Both parents emigrated from Dungannon, Ireland. Through close ties to ...

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date: 04 March 2021

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