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ALLEN (Soundex A450) — See also ALIEN, ALLAN, ALLE, ALLEINE, ALLEN-WUNSCHL, ALLENDE, ALLER, ALLEYNE, ALLIN, ALLYN, ALYNE, ANNELL, CALLEN, CHALLEN, DEALLEN, EHLEN, ELLEN, FITZALLEN, GALLEN, HALLEN, KILGALLEN, LANE, LANNE, LEAN, LENNA, LEWALLEN, LUALLEN, MCALLEN, MCCALLEN, MCCLALLEN, MCLALLEN, NALE, NALLE, NEAL, NEALL, NELLA, OLLEN, SALLEN, SCALLEN, VALLEN, VANALLEN, WALLEN, WHALLEN, WILSON-ALLEN.

  Allen, Vern E. — of Glendale, Los Angeles County, Calif. Mayor of Glendale, Calif., 1971-72, 1974. Still living as of 1974.
  Allen, Victor Maxon (1870-1916) — also known as Victor M. Allen — of Petersburg, Rensselaer County, N.Y. Born in Petersburg, Rensselaer County, N.Y., July 14, 1870. Son of Amos H. Allen and Emily J. (Maxon) Allen. Publishing business; banker; Rensselaer County Sheriff, 1903; member of New York state senate 29th District, 1909-12; delegate to New York state constitutional convention 29th District, 1915. Member, Freemasons; Knights Templar; Shriners; Elks. Died in Saranac Lake, Franklin County, N.Y., September 25, 1916 (age 46 years, 73 days). Interment at Pleasant Valley and Meadowlawn Cemetery, Petersburg, N.Y.
  Relatives: Married, October 3, 1894, to Blanche R. Percy (1870-1949).
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Allen, Violet B. — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Allen, Virgil D. — Commonwealth Land candidate for Governor of Ohio, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, W. — of Pontiac Township (now Auburn Hills), Oakland County, Mich. Republican. Candidate for supervisor of Pontiac Township, Michigan, 1905. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, W. A. — of Rochester, Olmsted County, Minn. Mayor of Rochester, Minn., 1895-96. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, W. A. — of Monongahela, Washington County, Pa. Mayor of Monongahela, Pa., 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, W. B. (b. 1892) — of Woonsocket, Sanborn County, S.Dak. Born September 21, 1892. Republican. Member of South Dakota state house of representatives 14th District, 1921-24. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, W. E. — of Covington, Va. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virginia, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, W. Earl — of Colorado. Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Colorado 2nd District, 1996. Still living as of 1996.
  Allen, W. F. — of Titusville, Brevard County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, Mrs. W. F. — of Tallahassee, Leon County, Fla. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, W. H. — of Friars Point, Coahoma County, Miss. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Mississippi, 1888. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, Mrs. W. K. See Sallie Allen
  Allen, W. K. See William Knickle Allen
  Allen, W. S. — of Key West, Monroe County, Fla. Mayor of Key West, Fla., 1868, 1873-74. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, W. S. — of Brockway, McCone County, Mont. Delegate to Montana convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, Walt — of Chickasha, Grady County, Okla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oklahoma, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Allen, Walt See Walter Allen
  Allen, Walter — also known as Walt Allen — of Covina, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2004, 2008 (alternate). Still living as of 2008.
  Allen, Walter Algeno — also known as Walter A. Allen — of East Hampstead, Hampstead, Rockingham County, N.H. Son of George Allen and Sarah A. (Collins) Allen. Republican. Physician; member of New Hampshire state house of representatives, 1899-1901; member of New Hampshire state senate 21st District, 1905-06. Member, American Medical Association; Freemasons. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married 1895 to Grace A. Roberts.
  Allen, Walter R. — Democrat. Candidate for New York state senate 41st District, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, Wayne — of Fort Benton, Chouteau County, Mont. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Montana, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Allen, Wayne F. — of Clarksburg, Harrison County, W.Va. Democrat. General contractor; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, Wesley T. — of Bisbee, Cochise County, Ariz. Democrat. Member of Arizona state house of representatives, 1949-52. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, Weston See John Weston Allen
  Allen, Wilbur F. — of Chanute, Neosho County, Kan. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1912 (alternate), 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, Willard C. — also known as Woody Allen — of Morgantown, Butler County, Ky. Republican. Member of Kentucky state house of representatives 17th District, 1974-83. Still living as of 1983.
  Allen, Willard H. — of Rockford, Winnebago County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Allen, William — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Mayor of Philadelphia, Pa., 1735-36. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William — of Cayuga County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Cayuga County, 1818-20. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William — of St. Lawrence County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from St. Lawrence County, 1832-33. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William (1803-1879) — also known as "Earthquake Allen"; "Petticoat Allen"; "The Fog Horn"; "The Ohio Gong"; "Rise Up William Allen" — of Ohio. Born in Edenton, Chowan County, N.C., December 27, 1803. Son of Nathaniel Allen and Sarah (Colburn) Allen. Democrat. Lawyer; U.S. Representative from Ohio 7th District, 1833-35; U.S. Senator from Ohio, 1837-49; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1864; Governor of Ohio, 1874-76. Died near Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, July 11, 1879 (age 75 years, 196 days). Interment at Grandview Cemetery, Chillicothe, Ohio.
  Relatives: Son of Nathaniel Allen and Sarah (Colburn) Allen; married 1842 to Effie Coons; uncle of Allen Granberry Thurman. See Allen-McCormick-Thurman-Dun family of Ohio.
  Allen County, Kan. is named for him.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — National Governors Association biography — Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Allen, William (c.1822-1891) — of Northampton, Hampshire County, Mass. Born in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine, about 1822. Son of Rev. William Allen Allen (president, Bowdoin College). Lawyer; superior court judge in Massachusetts, 1872-81; justice of Massachusetts state supreme court, 1881-91; died in office 1891. Died, from neuralgia of the heart, in Northampton, Hampshire County, Mass., June 4, 1891 (age about 69 years). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Grandson of John Wheelock (president, Dartmouth College).
  Allen, William (1827-1881) — of Greenville, Darke County, Ohio. Born near Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, August 13, 1827. Democrat. Lawyer; Darke County Prosecuting Attorney, 1850-54; U.S. Representative from Ohio 4th District, 1859-63; common pleas court judge in Ohio 2nd District, 1865. Died in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, July 6, 1881 (age 53 years, 327 days). Interment at Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Allen, William — of Rock Hill, Collin County, Tex. Member of Texas state senate 17th District, 1887-88. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1888. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Allen, William B. — of Aurora, Kane County, Ill. Born in New York. U.S. Collector of Internal Revenue for the 2nd Illinois District, 1879. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William E. — U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, 1917. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William F. — of Honolulu, Island of Oahu, Honolulu County, Hawaii. Son of Elisha Hunt Allen. U.S. Collector of Customs, 1883. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William F. — of Stewartstown, Coos County, N.H. Republican. Member of New Hampshire state senate 1st District, 1903-04; defeated in primary, 1938. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William Fitch (1808-1878) — also known as William F. Allen — of Oswego, Oswego County, N.Y. Born in Windham, Windham County, Conn., July 28, 1808. Son of Abner Harry Allen and Cynthia (Palmer) Allen. Democrat. Lawyer; member of New York state assembly from Oswego County, 1843-44; U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York, 1845-47; Justice of New York Supreme Court 5th District, 1847-67; New York state comptroller, 1868-70; judge of New York Court of Appeals, 1870-78; defeated, 1863; died in office 1878. Died, from "congestion of the brain", in Oswego, Oswego County, N.Y., June 3, 1878 (age 69 years, 310 days). Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William Franklin (1883-1946) — also known as William F. Allen; "Lovebird Allen" — of Seaford, Sussex County, Del. Born in Bridgeville, Sussex County, Del., January 19, 1883. Son of William Franklin 'Frank' Allen and Mollie (Smith) Allen. Telegrapher; fruit and produce dealer; real estate business; oil business; member of Delaware state senate, 1925-29; U.S. Representative from Delaware at-large, 1937-39; Liberal Democratic candidate for U.S. Senator from Delaware, 1940. Methodist. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Kiwanis. Died in a hospital at Lewes, Sussex County, Del., June 14, 1946 (age 63 years, 146 days). Interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford, Del.
  Relatives: Married, April 16, 1905, to Mary Addie Davis.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Allen, William H. — of New Bedford, Bristol County, Mass. Member of Massachusetts state house of representatives from New Bedford; elected 1837, 1856, 1857. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William H. — of Jersey County, Ill. Delegate to Illinois state constitutional convention Jersey County, 1862; member of Illinois state senate 6th District, 1869-71. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William H. — of Allen (unknown county), R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1864. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William H. — Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1908. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William H. — of Putnam County, W.Va. Republican. Candidate for West Virginia state house of delegates from Putnam County, 1958, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
  Allen, William Henry (b. 1861) — also known as William H. Allen — Born in Belmont, Allegany County, N.Y., January 6, 1861. U.S. Vice & Deputy Consul in Hamilton, 1909-14; U.S. Vice Consul in Hamilton, 1922. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William Henry Harrison — also known as William H. H. Allen — of New Hampshire. Justice of New Hampshire state supreme court, 1876-93; resigned 1893. Burial location unknown.
  Presumably named for: William Henry Harrison
  Allen, William J. — of Illinois. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Illinois, 1855-59. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William Joshua (1829-1901) — also known as William J. Allen — of Metropolis, Massac County, Ill.; Marion, Williamson County, Ill.; Cairo, Alexander County, Ill.; Carbondale, Jackson County, Ill. Born in Wilson County, Tenn., June 9, 1829. Son of Willis Allen. Democrat. Lawyer; member of Illinois state senate, 1855; U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, 1855-59; circuit judge in Illinois 26th Circuit, 1859-61; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1860, 1864, 1868, 1872, 1876, 1880, 1884; delegate to Illinois state constitutional convention Williamson and Johnson counties, 1862; U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1862-65 (9th District 1862-63, 13th District 1863-65); delegate to Illinois state constitutional convention 1st District, 1869-70; U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Illinois, 1887-1901; died in office 1901. Died, of "grippe" (influenza), in Hot Springs, Garland County, Ark., January 26, 1901 (age 71 years, 231 days). Interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Ill.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — federal judicial profile
  Allen, William Knickle (b. 1874) — also known as W. K. Allen — of Amherst, Amherst County, Va. Born in Amherst, Amherst County, Va., October 21, 1874. Son of Tinsley Lindsey Allen and Margaret (Gilmer) Allen. Democrat. Lawyer; Presidential Elector for Virginia, 1904, 1924; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virginia, 1940. Episcopalian. Member, American Bar Association; Phi Delta Phi. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, October 27, 1909, to Sallie Spotswood Huntt.
  Allen, William L. — of Athens, Athens County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Allen, William M. — of Elkin, Surry County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Allen, William P. — of Tallahassee, Leon County, Fla. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William R. (d. 1953) — of Coolidge, Beaverhead County, Mont. Republican. Member of Montana state house of representatives; elected 1902; Lieutenant Governor of Montana, 1909-13; delegate to Republican National Convention from Montana, 1920 (alternate), 1924. Died in Wise River, Beaverhead County, Mont., 1953. Interment somewhere in Beaverhead County, Mont.
  Allen, William R. — of Peoria, Peoria County, Ill. Republican. Secretary of Illinois Republican Party, 1937; member of Illinois Republican State Central Committee, 1943. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William Reynolds (1860-1921) — of Goldsboro, Wayne County, N.C. Born in Kenansville, Duplin County, N.C., March 26, 1860. Son of William Anderson Allen and Maria Goodwin (Hicks) Allen. Lawyer; member of North Carolina state house of representatives from Wayne County, 1893, 1899-1901; superior court judge in North Carolina, 1894-95, 1903-11; justice of North Carolina state supreme court, 1911-13. Methodist. Died September 8, 1921 (age 61 years, 166 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, November 3, 1886, to Mattie M. Moore.
  Allen, William S. — of Jefferson County, Iowa. Secretary of state of Iowa, 1913-19. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William S. — of Porterville, Tulare County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William T. — of Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Mayor of Akron, Ohio, 1854. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, William Vincent (1847-1924) — also known as William V. Allen; "Intellectual Giant of Populism" — of Madison, Madison County, Neb. Born in Midway, Madison County, Ohio, January 28, 1847. Son of Rev. Samuel Allen and Phoebe (Pugh) Allen. Served in the Union Army during the Civil War; lawyer; district judge in Nebraska 9th District, 1892-93, 1899, 1917-24; appointed 1899; resigned 1899; died in office 1924; U.S. Senator from Nebraska, 1893-99, 1899-1901. Died in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., January 12, 1924 (age 76 years, 349 days). Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery, Madison, Neb.
  Relatives: Married, May 2, 1870, to Blanche Mott.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Allen, Willie Mae — of Mattapan, Boston, Suffolk County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1980 (alternate), 1996, 2000 (alternate), 2004, 2008; Presidential Elector for Massachusetts, 1992. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Allen, Willie T. — of Jackson, Hinds County, Miss. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Mississippi, 1980. Still living as of 1980.
  Allen, Willis (1806-1859) — of Illinois. Born near Roanoke, Roanoke County, Va., December 15, 1806. Democrat. Member of Illinois state house of representatives, 1838-40; Presidential Elector for Illinois, 1844; member of Illinois state senate, 1845-49; delegate to Illinois state constitutional convention Williamson, Franklin and Jackson counties, 1847; U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1851-55 (2nd District 1851-53, 9th District 1853-55); circuit judge in Illinois, 1859; died in office 1859. Member, Freemasons. Died while holding court in Harrisburg, Saline County, Ill., April 15, 1859 (age 52 years, 121 days). Interment at Marion Cemetery, Marion, Ill.
  Relatives: Father of William Joshua Allen.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Allen, Woody See Willard C. Allen
  Allen, Worth (b. 1887) — of Denver, Colo. Born in Greensburg, Green County, Ky., October 9, 1887. Democrat. Colorado Democratic state chair, 1934-39. Burial location unknown.
  Allen, Wright C. — Supervisor of Paris Township, Michigan, 1873-74, 1891. Burial location unknown.



 

 


 
   
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