J. H. ALLEN, of the firm of Allen & Son, merchants, Washburn; was born in Etna, La Fayette Co., Wis., Sept. 22, 1858. Engaged as clerk for Mr. Buchan, at Benton; afterward for Godfry and Bros., druggists at Benton. Attended Commercial College at Dubuque; graduated in 1876; came to Washburn in August, 1879, and engaged in business. In politics, Republican.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.