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Lewis F. (Lewis Falley) Allen
1800–1890
A leading 19th-century Buffalo farmer, businessman, and civic figure, he helped shape western New York while building a national reputation as a breeder and agricultural writer. He is also remembered for giving his young nephew-in-law Grover Cleveland an early push into law and politics.
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Rural architecture : Being a complete description of farm houses, cottages, and out buildings
by Lewis F. (Lewis Falley) Allen
About the author
Born in 1800, Lewis F. Allen became one of Buffalo's best-known public figures, with careers that reached across farming, business, politics, and land development. He settled in Buffalo in the 1820s and built a strong reputation in agriculture, especially as a cattle breeder and writer on rural subjects.
Allen's name is closely tied to the growth of western New York. He developed property in and around Buffalo, including on Grand Island, and his home and family connections placed him near the center of local civic life. He is often noted as the uncle-in-law of Grover Cleveland and is credited with helping the future president begin his path in Buffalo law and politics.
He died in 1890, leaving behind a legacy that blends practical farming knowledge with public influence. For listeners interested in American rural life, local history, or the networks behind 19th-century politics, his story offers a lively window into the era.