Leo Elwood Allen

Background

Allen, Leo Elwood was born on October 5, 1898 in Elizabeth, Illinois, United States. Son of Alphonso Arthur and Sarah Sadie (Steinberger) Allen.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1923.

Career

Taught school, 1922-1924. Clerk Circuit Court of Jo Daviess County, Illinois, 1924-1932. In practice of law 1930-1973.

Member 73d to 86th Congresses from the 16th Illinois District.

Chairman Rules Committee, House of Representatives, 80th and 83d Congresses.

Achievements

• Leo Elwood Allen has been listed as a noteworthy congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as sergeant 123d Field Artillery, World War. Mason (33 degree). Elk, Independent Order of Odd fellows Club: Galena Golf.

Connections

Married Gladys Dahl, May 31, 1924. Children: Dawn Elizabeth, Richard Burns, David Warner, Eleanor Lee, Mary Carole.