Milton Allen

His Excellency
Sir Milton Allen
OBE
Governor of Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla
In office
1969–1975
Monarch Elizabeth II
Premier Robert Bradshaw
Preceded by Sir Fred Phillips
Succeeded by Sir Probyn Inniss
Personal details
Born (1888-06-22)22 June 1888
Palmetto Point, Saint Kitts
Died 17 September 1981(1981-09-17) (aged 93)
Basseterre, Saint Kitts

Sir Milton Pentonville Allen OBE (22 June 1888 – 17 September 1981) was the Governor of Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla from 1969 to 1975.

Allen was born in Palmetto Point, Saint Kitts. The son of a stonemason, he served an apprenticeship to a tailor in Basseterre before deciding to emigrate to the United States. Settling in New York City, he became a leader of the West Indian community there, and organised financial support for the newly formed Saint Kitts Workers' League (a forerunner of the current Labour Party). After more than 25 years as a resident of the United States, Allen returned to Saint Kitts in 1935, becoming known as an editor of various labour movement publications. He was appointed to the Legislative Council of Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla in 1958, but resigned in 1962 to allow Robert Bradshaw, a minister in the West Indies Federation, to resume his position after the federation's dissolution. Allen returned to the council shortly after, and was soon elected speaker, having earlier been a minister without portfolio.[1] He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in June 1964, for his parliamentary service.[2] In 1969, following the resignation of Sir Fred Phillips, Allen was appointed acting governor.[3] He was made a Knight Bachelor in the 1972 New Year Honours,[4] and later in the year received a permanent appointment as governor, becoming the first native of Saint Kitts to serve in the position. Allen continued to serve as governor until early 1975, when he retired and was replaced by Probyn Inniss. He died in September 1981, aged 93.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Government House Personalities – Basseterre Past & Present. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  2. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 43343. p. 4961. 13 June 1964.
  3. Saint Kitts and Nevis – Rulers.org. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  4. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 45554. p. 2. 1 January 1972.
Government offices
Preceded by
Sir Fred Phillips
Governor of Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla
1969–1975
Succeeded by
Sir Probyn Inniss
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