Biography:Chief Justice of the Province of Pennsylvania and mayor of Philadelphia during the colonial period.
William Allen was a Loyalist, who disapproved of independence and believed that the colonies should seek to redress their grievances with the British Parliament through constitutional means.
Born:August 5, 1704 Birthplace:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Star Sign:Leo
1734-02-16 Jurist William Allen (29) weds Margaret Hamilton
Historical Events
1731-06-24 Freemason and Mayor of Philadelphia William Allen is appointed Provincial Grand Master of Pennsylvania, the first and youngest Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
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