Thomas Allin
| Thomas Allin | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 14, 1757 Hanover County, Virginia |
| Died | June 26, 1833 (aged 76) Mercer County, Kentucky |
| Resting place | Springhill Cemetery |
| Allegiance | Thirteen Colonies, United States |
| Service/branch | North Carolina militia, Continental Army, Virginia militia |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | Revolutionary War, Northwest Indian War |
| Other work | Surveyor, Clerk |
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.
Thomas Allin was born the son of William and Frances (Grant) Allin in Hanover County, Virginia on May 14, 1757. The following year, the family moved to Granville County, North Carolina, where Allin was raised on the family farm.
Allin enlisted as a private in the North Carolina militia shortly after the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Later, he served in the army of general Nathaneal Greene and participated in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse.
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