John J. Allen (judge)

John J. Allen
President of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
In office January 6, 1851 – February 8, 1865
Preceded by	Henry St. George Tucker, Sr.
Succeeded by	Richard C. L. Moncure
Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court
In office January 6, 1841–February 8, 1865
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 20th district
In office December 2, 1833 – March 3, 1835
Preceded by	Robert Craig
Succeeded by	Joseph Johnson
Member of the Virginia Senate representing Kanawha, Logan, Mason, Cabell, Randolph, Harrison, Lewis and Wood Counties
In office December 1, 1828-December 5, 1830
Preceded by	Joseph L. Fry
Succeeded by	John McWhorter
Personal details
Born	(1797-09-25)September 25, 1797 Woodstock, Virginia, U.S.
Died	September 18, 1871(1871-09-18) (aged 73) Botetourt County, Virginia, U.S.
Resting place	Lauderdale Cemetery Botetourt County, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	National Republican
Spouse	Mary Elizabeth Payne Jackson ​ ​ (m. 1824)​
Children	9, including John J. Jr. and Henry C.
Relatives	William Ross Allen (grandson)
Alma mater	Washington College, Dickinson College
Profession	Lawyer politician judge

John James Allen (September 25, 1797 – September 18, 1871) was a Virginia slave owner,^[1] lawyer, judge and politician. He served in the Virginia Senate, the 23rd United States Congress,^[2] and for 25 years as judge and President of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.^[3] He supported Virginia's secession during the American Civil War, and all his surviving sons joined the Confederate States Army, the two youngest dying in the conflict.