Joseph Allen
Clergyman 1790-1873
About Joseph Allen
Lived 1790 – 1873 (aged 82).
Joseph Allen ( – ) was an American Congregational clergyman. He was the father of authors Joseph Henry Allen and William Francis Allen.
Joseph Allen was born on in Medfield, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard in 1811, and was ordained pastor of the Congregational church at Northborough in 1816, which relation he sustained until his death. He was a delegate to the International Peace Congress of Paris in 1849. His published works include Historical Account of Northborough (1826), History of the Worcester Association (1868), and Allen Genealogy (1869), besides sermons, text-books, and Sunday-school books.
Joseph Allen died on in Northborough, Massachusetts.
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Who was Joseph Allen?
clergyman 1790-1873
When was Joseph Allen born?
Joseph Allen was born on 15 August 1790 in Medfield.
When did Joseph Allen die?
Joseph Allen died on 23 February 1873 in Northborough.
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