John Allen (1771 or 1772-January 22, 1813) was an American Army officer killed in the War of 1812. 1771 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1772 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and British Empire from 1812 to 1815, on land in North America and at sea around the world. ...

Born in Virginia, he came to Kentucky in 1779. He practiced law in Shelby County, Kentucky from 1801 to 1807. That year he went to the state Senate, serving until his death. In the War of 1812, he was commissioned a colonel and died at the Battle of River Raisin. Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 35th 110,862 km² 320 km 690 km 7. ... Official language(s) English Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 37th 104,749 km² 225 km 610 km 1. ... 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Shelby County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... The Union Jack, flag of the newly formed United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ... 1807 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and British Empire from 1812 to 1815, on land in North America and at sea around the world. ... Boats on the River Raisin just downstream from Monroe, Michigan The River Raisin, is a river in southeastern Michigan that flows through glacial sediments into Lake Erie. ...

He is the namesake of counties in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. Allen County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... Allen County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Allen County is the largest county (by area) located in the U.S. state of Indiana. ...

References

• Helen Winemiller Wood. The Naming of Allen County. Lima, Ohio: Longmeier, 1984