Lewis F. Allen

Lewis F. Allen
Lewis F. Allen in 1857
Member of the New York State Assembly from Erie County
In office January 1, 1838 – December 31, 1838
Personal details
Born	Lewis Falley Allen January 1, 1800 Westfield, Massachusetts, US
Died	May 2, 1890(1890-05-02) (aged 90) Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Lawn Cemetery
Political party	Whig
Spouse	Margaret Cleveland
Relations	Grover Cleveland (nephew-in-law)
Children	6

Lewis Falley Allen (January 1, 1800 – May 2, 1890) was an American farmer, businessman and politician. Allen was the uncle-in-law of President Grover Cleveland and is credited with introducing Cleveland to the practice of law and politics, therefore paving the way for his eventual presidency.^[1]