Robert Allison (Pennsylvania politician)

This article is about the Pennsylvania congressman. For the professional baseball player, see Bob Allison.
Robert Allison
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 12th district
In office
March 4, 1831 – March 3, 1833
Preceded byJohn Scott
Succeeded byGeorge Chambers
Personal details
Born(1777-03-10)March 10, 1777
near Greencastle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 2, 1840(1840-12-02) (aged 63)
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeRiver View Cemetery, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
PartyAnti-Masonic
Spouse
Mary Elliott
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(m. 1802)​
Children4
Parent(s)John Allison
Elizabeth Wilkin
OccupationPolitician, lawyer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
RankCaptain
Battles/warsWar of 1812

Robert Allison (March 10, 1777 – December 2, 1840) was an American politician and lawyer who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the 12th congressional district of Pennsylvania from 1831 to 1833 as a member of the Anti-Masonic Party.

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