Martin Fletcher Allen (November 28, 1842 – May 24, 1927) was a Vermont banker, businessman, farmer and politician who served one term as the 43rd lieutenant governor of Vermont.
Martin F. Allen | |
|---|---|
 From the July 1900 edition of The Vermonter magazine | |
| Lieutenant Governor of Vermont | |
| In office 1900–1902 | |
| Preceded by | Henry C. Bates |
| Succeeded by | Zed S. Stanton |
| Member of the Vermont Senate from Addison County | |
| In office 1890–1892 Serving with George E. Child | |
| Preceded by | George Hammond, Willis R. Peake |
| Succeeded by | Howard Clark, Charles E. Abell |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Ferrisburgh | |
| In office 1882–1884 | |
| Preceded by | Jared Booth |
| Succeeded by | Reuben Parker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 28, 1842 North Ferrisburgh, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | May 24, 1927 (aged 84) North Ferrisburgh, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | North Ferrisburgh Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Eliza F. Daniels (m. 1867) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Eastman Business College |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Early life
editMartin Fletcher Allen was born in North Ferrisburgh, Vermont on November 28, 1842. He attended Eastman Business College in Poughkeepsie, New York and became a merchant and store owner. Allen was also involved in several other businesses, including banking, farms and a grist mill, in addition serving as North Ferrisburg's Postmaster.[1][2][3][4]
Political involvement
editA Republican, Allen served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1882 to 1884 and the Vermont Senate from 1890 to 1892. He was elected Vermont's Lieutenant Governor in 1900 and served until 1902.[5][6][7]
Criminal trial
editIn May 1901 Allen was one of several officers of the Farmers' National Bank who were arrested and accused of being complicit in embezzlement by the bank's Cashier. The officers of the bank were tried in 1902 and found not guilty, while the Cashier was convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison.[8][9][10]
Retirement and death
editAfter leaving office Allen resumed his business pursuits, remaining active until complications of Alzheimer's disease caused him to withdraw from active pursuits, after which he lived in retirement in North Ferrisburgh. Allen died in North Ferrisburgh on May 24, 1927. He was buried in North Ferrisburgh Cemetery.[11]
References
edit- ^ Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont, edited by Hiram Carleton, 1903, pages 71 to 72
- ^ Who's Who in New England, published by A. N. Marquis, Chicago, Volume 1, 1909, page 33
- ^ Biography, Martin F. Allen, The Vermonter magazine, November 1900, page 57
- ^ Vermont Legislative Directory, published by Vermont Secretary of State, 1900, page 373
- ^ Magazine article, Republican nominees, The Vermonter magazine, July 1900, page 230
- ^ Vermont: The Green Mountain State, by Walter Hill Crockett, Volume 4, 1921, page 331
- ^ General Election results, Lieutenant Governor, 1813–2008, Office of the Vermont Secretary of State, State Archives and Records Administration, 2008, page 15
- ^ Newspaper article, Vermont Official Arrested, New York Times, May 28, 1901
- ^ Arrest High Official: Lieut. Gov. Allen of Vermont Under Indictment, Chicago Tribune, May 28, 1901
- ^ Newspaper article, Bank Wrecker Sentenced: Clerk Ketchum of Vergennes (Vt.) Institution Given Seven Years – Lieut. Gov. Allen Acquitted, New York Times, April 27, 1902
- ^ Vermont Death Records, 1909–2008, Record for Martin F. Allen, accessed December 31, 2011