Henry William Allan (politician) explained

Henry William Allan
Constituency Mp:Essex South
Parliament:Canadian
Predecessor:James Brien
Successor:Mahlon K. Cowan
Term Start:1891
Term End:1896
Birth Date:29 December 1843
Birth Place:Niagara, Canada West
Party:Liberal

Henry William Allan (December 29, 1843  - March 10, 1913) was a Canadian politician, merchant and produce dealer. He was elected in 1891 as a Member of the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of Essex South, Ontario representing the Liberal Party. He was defeated in the 1878 election when he ran in the riding of Norfolk South. Prior to his federal political experience, he was elected as a councillor in Norfolk County, Ontario and as reeve in Walsingham, Ontario.