John Allen (1810–86)

University teacher, clergyman, and inspector of schools. Son of David Bird Allen of Burton-in-Rhos, Pembrokeshire. A second cousin of Emma Darwin. BA, Cambridge (Trinity College), 1832. Ordained deacon, 1833; priest, 1834. Lecturer in mathematics, King’s College, London, 1832–9; chaplain 1833–46. Inspector of Schools, 1839–46. Vicar of Prees, Shropshire, 1846–83; archdeacon of Shropshire, 1847–83. Master of St John’s Hospital, Lichfield, 1883–6.