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]
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]