Ira Allen (April 21, 1751-January 7, 1814) was one of the founders of Vermont and leaders of the Green Mountain Boys; he was born in Cornwall, Connecticut and was the brother of Ethan Allen. He was a member of the Vermont Legislature in 1776-77. Allen designed the Great Seal of Vermont and the seal of the University of Vermont. In 1780 he presented to the Legislature a memorial for the establishment of the University of Vermont. Wikipedia
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