Background
Allen, Thomas Stinson was born on April 30, 1865 in Paynes Point, Ogle County, Illinois, United States. Son of Benjamin Franklin and Harriet Maria (Ely) Allen.
Allen, Thomas Stinson was born on April 30, 1865 in Paynes Point, Ogle County, Illinois, United States. Son of Benjamin Franklin and Harriet Maria (Ely) Allen.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Nebraska, 1889 (class orator), Bachelor of Laws, 1891.
Admitted to Nebraska bar, 1891. Member Talbot, Bryan & Allen, Lincoln, 1892-1896, Talbot & Allen, 1896-1915, now Allen, Requartte & Wood. Director Beatrice Creamery Company.
Chairman Democratic State Central Committee, Nebraska, 1904-1909, and 1921-1932.
United States district attorney for Nebraska by appointment of President Wilson, August, 1915-July 1, 1921. Delegate at large from Nebraska to Democratic National Convention, 1924, 32 and 40.
Director, treasurer and general attorney Woodman Accident Company, president Commercial Mutual Surety Company.
God gives us the Holy Spirit, and when we respond, there is no limit to what the grace of God is able to do in a human life.
Mason.
Married Mary Elizabeth Bryan (sister of William Jennings Bryan), June 28, 1898.