Newton D. R. Allen

Newton D. R. Allen
Caricature of Allen in 1916 publication
Member of the Maryland Senate from the Baltimore County district
In office 1916–1918
Preceded by	Carville Benson
Succeeded by	David G. McIntosh Jr.
Personal details
Born	c. 1858 York County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	February 3, 1927 (aged 69) Towson, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Prospect Hill Cemetery Towson, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Rosa Ellen Heathcote
Children	5
Alma mater	University of Maryland School of Law
Occupation	Politician educator lawyer

Newton D. R. Allen (c. 1858 – February 3, 1927) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Baltimore County from 1916 to 1918.

Early life and education

Newton D. R. Allen was born in York County, Pennsylvania. He was educated in the state of New York.[1] He later studied law and graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1903. He was admitted to the bar in 1903.[1][2]

Career

In 1890, Allen became a professor of mathematics at Staunton Military Academy in Virginia. In 1895, Allen moved to Baltimore County and became a teacher at county schools. In 1899, Allen was elected as county surveyor.[1]

Allen worked for the Internal Revenue Service and then started practicing law in 1912.[1][2]

Allen was a Republican. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Baltimore County from 1916 to 1918.[3]

Personal life

Allen married Rosa Ellen Heathcote. They had five children, Herschel H., Wendell D., Edward Russell, Mrs. R. M. Wegner and Sarah Ruth (married Joseph Colvine Ocker).[1][4][5][6] His son Wendell D. was a lawyer, assistant attorney general and served as president of the Maryland state school board.[7][8]

Allen died on February 3, 1927, at the age of 69, at his home on West Joppa Road in Towson, Maryland. He was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Towson.[1]

References

1. "Newton D. R. Allen". The Evening Sun. February 3, 1927. p. 36. Retrieved March 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Mr. Newton D. R. Allen". The Union. July 11, 1903. p. 3. Retrieved March 23, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Historical List, Senate, Baltimore County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. October 26, 1999. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
4. "Allen". The Baltimore Sun. October 16, 1949. p. 10. Retrieved March 23, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Edward Russell Allen". The Baltimore Sun. January 27, 1941. p. 7. Retrieved March 23, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Ocker–Allen". The Baltimore Sun. October 22, 1922. p. 22. Retrieved March 23, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
7. "W. D. Allen, Lawyer, Ex-State School Board Chief". The Evening Sun. March 14, 1973. p. B19. Retrieved March 23, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
8. "Allen and Woodcock Take Office". The Baltimore Sun. October 1, 1922. p. 24. Retrieved March 23, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.

External links

• Media related to Newton D. R. Allen at Wikimedia Commons