Thomas Allin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American surveyor, Revolutionary War soldier, and political leader
Date of Birth: 14-May-1757
Place of Birth: Hanover County, Virginia, United States
Date of Death: 26-Jun-1833
Profession: clerk
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Thomas Allin
- Thomas Allin (May 14, 1757 – June 26, 1833) was a soldier and surveyor who became an early settler and political leader in Kentucky.
- He served in the Revolutionary War, first in the North Carolina militia and then as part of general Nathanael Greene's campaign. Following the war, Allin settled in the Kentucky district of Virginia.
- He participated in the Northwest Indian War, fighting with future Kentucky governor Charles Scott.
- He then became the surveyor for the Transylvania Company, laying out the towns of Harrodsburg and Henderson.
- He served for many years as county clerk and circuit court clerk in Mercer County, Kentucky.
- He was succeeded in these offices by two of his sons.
- He died of cholera on June 26, 1833.
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