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Zachariah Allen Jr.

Birth	:	15 Sep 1795 Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Death	:	17 Mar 1882
Burial	:	Wheatley Lane Inghamite Church Churchyard, Wheatley Lane, Pendle Borough, England
Coordinate	:	53.8412800, -2.2457100
Description	:	Zachariah Allen, best known as an inventor, was also an industrialist, lawyer and civic leader. He was born into a influential family, the son of Zachariah Allen Sr. and Ann Crawford; brother of Governor Phillip A. Allen and Uncle of Governor Thomas Wilson Dorr. He attended Brown University studying medicine but ultimately chose to pursue law after graduating in 1813. In 1815, at the age of 20, he was admitted to the bar, and practiced in the office of RI Attorney General, and future US Senator, James Burrill Jr.. On May 1, 1817, he married... Read More	Zachariah Allen, best known as an inventor, was also an industrialist, lawyer and civic leader. He was born into a influential family, the son of Zachariah Allen Sr. and Ann Crawford; brother of Governor Phillip A. Allen and Uncle of Governor Thomas Wilson Dorr. He attended Brown University studying medicine but ultimately chose to pursue law after graduating in 1813. In 1815, at the age of 20, he was admitted to the bar, and practiced in the office of RI Attorney General, and future US Senator, James Burrill Jr.. On May 1, 1817, he married Eliza Harriet Arnold , daughter of Welcome Arnold, patriot involved in the notorious Gaspee Affair. A few years later, he gave up law, invested in a woolen mill, and soon opened two mills of his own. It was during this period that his career as an inventor began, at first by refining old and then inventing new technology for that industry. In 1820, he became the first person to ever install a hot air furnace in their home. He patented an automatic steam engine cutoff valve in 1833. To reduce the cost of his insurance premiums he fireproofed his mills, and when his insurance company did not cooperate, he partnered with other factory owners to form the Manufacturers' Mutual Insurance Company, which became Factory Mutual Insurance, now known as FM Global. His civic activities were also impressive: A member of the Providence town council, he implemented the construction of the city water-works and introduced the first fire engine in the city. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of Brown University, and helped found Rhode Island Historical Society. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Children: 1. Anne Crawford Allen [1818-1888] + sp: William Davis Ely [1815-1908] 2. Mary Arnold Allen [1819-1903] + sp: Andrew Robeson [1817-1876] 3. Candace Allen [1822-1901] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Where is Zachariah Allen Jr.'s memorial?
Zachariah Allen Jr.'s memorial is located at: Wheatley Lane Inghamite Church Churchyard, Wheatley Lane, Pendle Borough, England.
When did Zachariah Allen Jr. death?
Zachariah Allen Jr. death on 17 Mar 1882 in
Where are the coordinates of the Zachariah Allen Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 53.8412800
Longitude: -2.2457100

Family Members:

Parent

Zachariah Allen Sr.

(1739 - 1801)

Anne Crawford Allen

(1757 - 1808)

Spouse

Eliza Harriet Arnold Allen

(1796 - 1873)

Siblings

Ann Allen

(1784 - 1859)

Philip Allen Famous memorial

(1785 - 1865)

Candace Allen

(1788 - 1860)

Crawford Allen Sr.

(1798 - 1872)

Infant Allen

(1776 - 1776)

Children

Candace Allen

(1822 - 1901)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wheatley Lane Inghamite Church Churchyard
Wheatley Lane, Pendle Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8412800, -2.2457100

2. All Souls Cemetery
Barrowford, Pendle Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8462900, -2.2355600

3. Wheatley Lane Methodist Churchyard
Fence, Pendle Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8341457, -2.2596202

4. St. Anne Churchyard
Fence, Pendle Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8304372, -2.2679552

5. St. Mary's Churchyard
Newchurch in Pendle, Pendle Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8504181, -2.2706807

6. St. Thomas Churchyard
Barrowford, Pendle Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8513900, -2.2196600

7. St. Paul's Churchyard
Nelson, Pendle Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8289250, -2.2157520

8. Barrowford Cemetery
Nelson, Pendle Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8521100, -2.2130300

9. Marsden Friends Burial Ground
Marsden, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, England
Coordinate: 53.8241910, -2.2197410

10. Nelson Cemetery
Nelson, Pendle Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8420330, -2.1972230

11. St. John the Evangelist Churchyard
Nelson, Pendle Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8367000, -2.1977200

12. St John Churchyard
Higham, Pendle Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8251420, -2.2898120

13. St. James' Churchyard
Briercliffe, Burnley Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8107700, -2.2031800

14. Haggate Baptist Church Burial Ground
Burnley Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8145048, -2.1960725

15. Hill Lane Baptist Church Churchyard
Briercliffe, Burnley Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8161467, -2.1875368

16. Ebenezer Baptist Chapel Chapelyard
Burnley, Burnley Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.7975120, -2.2397260

17. St. Bartholomew Churchyard
Colne, Pendle Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8570600, -2.1700470

18. West Street Inghamite Chapel Chapelyard
Colne, Pendle Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8555930, -2.1672140

19. St. Peter's Churchyard
Burnley, Burnley Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.7924450, -2.2394890

20. John Ecroyd's Orchard
Lancaster, City of Lancaster, England
Coordinate: 53.8201990, -2.1697920

21. Twiston Quaker Burial Ground
Clitheroe, Ribble Valley Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.8854210, -2.2838840

22. St. James' Churchyard
Burnley, Burnley Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.7905590, -2.2458280

23. All Saints Churchyard
Habergham Eaves, Burnley Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.7971060, -2.2913770

24. Holy Trinity Churchyard
Burnley, Burnley Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.7898290, -2.2574200