Episode 3 of 3

Death of Stephen Allen

When
1852-07-28
Where
Hudson River near Riverdale
Part of
Henry Clay steamboat disaster on the Hudson

Stephen Allen, a wealthy sailmaker and politician, died in the Henry Clay disaster.

Stephen Allen, who grew to become a wealthy sailmaker after being orphaned in the Revolutionary War, died in the Henry Clay steamboat disaster on July 28, 1852. He was buried at the New York City Marble Cemetery.

Sources

  1. Stephen Allen (American politician) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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