Heman Allen (of Colchester)

Heman Allen
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont's at-large district
In office March 4, 1817 – April 20, 1818
Preceded by	Asa Lyon
Succeeded by	William Strong
1st United States Ambassador to Chile
In office January 27, 1823 – July 31, 1827
Preceded by	None
Succeeded by	Samuel Larned
United States Marshal for the District of Vermont
In office December 14, 1818 – March 2, 1823
Preceded by	David Robinson
Succeeded by	Joseph Edson
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives
In office 1812-1817
Personal details
Born	(1779-02-23)February 23, 1779 Poultney, Vermont Republic
Died	April 7, 1852(1852-04-07) (aged 73) Highgate, Vermont, U.S.
Resting place	Greenmount Cemetery, Burlington, Vermont
Political party	Democratic-Republican National Republican Whig
Spouse(s)	Elizabeth Laura Hart (m. 1823–1834, her death) Eliza Davis Fay (m. 1844–1852, his death)
Children	4
Alma mater	Dartmouth College
Profession	Lawyer

Heman Allen (February 23, 1779 – April 7, 1852) was an American lawyer, politician and ambassador from Colchester, Vermont. He served as a U.S. Representative and as America's first United States Minister Plenipotentiary to Chile.