Samuel G. Allen

Samuel Gordon Allen (August 24, 1870 – October 16, 1956) was an American lawyer, businessman, and industrialist who specialized in railroad supplies. He founded the Lima Locomotive Works, the Combustion Engineering Company, and the American Arch Company. Allen was also a dog breeder and judge.

Early life Allen was born in Warren, Pennsylvania on August 24, 1870. His parents were Marie (née Cook) and Orren Cartwright Allen.

After college, Allen studied law. In December 1901, he became the general manager of the Franklin Railway Supply Company, later called the Franklin-Balmar Corp. He became the company's vice president in 1902.

In March 1910, Allen co-founded the American Arch Company with Joel S. Coffin (president of the Franklin Railway Supply Company) and served as chairman of its board until 1949. They lived in Franklin from 1901 to 1908. After Anna died in October 1940, Allen married Emily Lee Myers of Franklin on January 12, 1946. He belonged to the Lake Placid Club, the Seigniory Club, the Union League Club, and the Westchester County Club. He also served on the field trial committee of the American Kennel Club.

Allen died of a heart attack at the age of 82 in Pinehurst on October 16, 1956.