Background
Allen was born in Bridgeville, Delaware, son of William Franklin (Frank) Allen and Mollie (Smith) Allen.
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Career
He moved to Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware with his family in 1889, and then to Laurel, Delaware in 1903. They belonged to the Methodist Church. After completing school in 1902, Allen worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad as an agent, telegrapher, and train dispatcher.
In 1922, he returned to Seaford, Delaware, began a real estate business, and also formed a business buying and selling fruit and produce along the Delmarva Peninsula.
In 1927, Allen diversified his businesses, and founded the Allen Petroleum Corporation and the Allen Package Company. Allen was a public school commissioner in Seaford from 1920 until 1924, and was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1920.
Allen was elected to the State Senate in 1924. He served in the Senate from 1925 to 1929, serving as President pro tempore in 1927
A strong supporter of United States. President Franklin Doctorate. Roosevelt and the New Deal, Allen was elected to the United States. House of Representatives in 1936, defeating incumbent Republican United States. Representative J. George Stewart.
Allen lost his bid for a second term in 1938 to Republican George South. Williams, a businessman from Millsboro, Delaware.
Subsequently, he resumed his work in the oil and gasoline distribution business. Allen died at Lewes and is interred at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Seaford, Delaware. Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1.
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Politics
In 1940, he challenged both major parties and ran for the United States. Senate as an Independent "Liberal Democrat," but received only a small number of votes.
Membership
He was a Democratic member of the Delaware General Assembly and the United States House of Representatives. During his term, Allen was a member of the Democratic majority in the 75th Congress and served from January 3, 1937 until January 3, 1939, during the second administration of United States. President Franklin Doctorate. Roosevelt. Members of the Delaware General Assembly take office the second Tuesday of January.
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Political Party
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