Edgar Lee Allen was born on January 6, 1880. His career: lawyer. Born in Virginia, attending private schools in King and Queen County, he was not a consistent Virginian, moving to Birmingham, Alabama, in October, 1902. After three liberal arts years at Richmond, he completed graduate work in law in 1902. After taking up residence in Birmingham, Founder Allen practiced law in that city steadily, serving as judge in various courts until his death on March 21, 1945.