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William Allen
Democrat · House · Illinois · 1861–1865
William Allen was a Democratic U.S. representative from Illinois, serving 1861–1865. Cast 482 votes and missed 51.6%.
- Years in Congress
- 2
- Votes missed
- 51.6%
- Born
- 1829
- Died
- 1901
Biography
William Joshua Allen (June 9, 1829 – January 26, 1901), frequently known as W. J. Allen, was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician. He served as a United States representative from Illinois and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
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Terms in office
- House, Illinois, 9th District1861–1863 · Democrat
- House, Illinois, 13th District1863–1865 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “William Allen (D-IL), House 1861–1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/A000152/william-allen (accessed 2026-10-13).