who was ethan allen
Ethan Allen. For other uses, see Ethan Allen (disambiguation). Ethan Allen (January 21, 1738 [O.S. January 10, 1737] â February 12, 1789) was a farmer, businessman, land speculator, philosopher, writer, lay theologian, and American Revolutionary War patriot, hero, and politician.
Ethan Allen (September 2, 1808 â January 7, 1871) was a major American arms maker from Massachusetts. He is unrelated to the revolutionary Ethan Allen. His first firearm, the Pocket Rifle was developed in 1836, and his first patent was granted in 1837. 1 Early life.