George Nelson Allen, Date of Birth, Date of Death

George Nelson Allen

American geologist and clergyman

Date of Birth: 07-Sep-1812

Date of Death: 09-Dec-1877

Profession: composer, geologist, hymnwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

George Nelson Allen (September 7, 1812 – December 9, 1877) was an American composer and geologist who was associated with Oberlin College, where he taught for 34 years.
He is primarily known today for writing the melody to the hymn Precious Lord, Take My Hand.
He also served on the first geological survey of Yellowstone National Park, under Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden.