Howard N. Allen

Howard N. Allen (February 21, 1873 – January 7, 1953) was an American farmer, banker, and politician from New York.

Life

Allen was born on February 21, 1873, in Pawling, New York,^[1] the son of Gideon Allen and Caroline Haynes.^[2]

Allen initially worked as a farmer. He operated the Allen Farms, which was in the family for four generations. He was a charter member of his local Grange and served as a director of the Dutchess County Farm Bureau.^[1] He owned 500 acres of farmland, mostly dedicated to dairy. He worked as a farmer for 40 years. He was also president of the Pawling Savings Bank and a director of the National Bank of Pawling.^[2]

Allen served as president of the village of Pawling for three years and town supervisor for six years. In 1922, he was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing the Dutchess County 1st District. He served in the Assembly in 1923,^[1] 1924,^[3] 1925,^[4] 1926,^[5] 1927,^[6] 1928,^[7] 1929, 1930, 1931,^[8] 1932,^[9] 1933,^[10] 1934,^[11] 1935,^[12] 1936,^[13] 1937,^[14] 1938,^[15] the 162nd,^[16] 163rd,^[17] and 164th New York State Legislative session.^[18] Allen was chairman of the agricultural committee and co-author of the Rogers-Allen milk marketing bill of 1937.^[19]

In 1903, Allen married Ruth Ann Howard. Their children were Caroline K. and Howard N. Jr.^[2] He was a trustee of the local Methodist Episcopal Church and a member of the Freemasons.^[1]

Allen died at home on January 7, 1953. He suffered a heart attack the previous day during a directors meeting for the Pawling Savings Bank.^[19] He was buried in Pawling Cemetery.^[2]