Background
Allen, William Franklin was born on January 19, 1883 in Bridgeville, Delaware, United States. Son of William Franklin and Mollie (Smith) Allen.
Allen, William Franklin was born on January 19, 1883 in Bridgeville, Delaware, United States. Son of William Franklin and Mollie (Smith) Allen.
Educational public schools, Seaford.
Telegrapher, 1901-1921. Fruit and produce dealer, 1921-1927. President Allen Package Company, 1927-1937.
Real estate operator, 1927-1937.
President Allen Oil Corporation, 1927-1932. President Allen Petroleum Corporation since 1932.
Member 75th Congress (1937-1939), Delaware at large. Member Delaware State Senate, 1925-1927.
Member 75th Congress (1937-1939), Delaware at large. Member Delaware State Senate, 1925-1927. Mason (Shriner).; Clubs: Democratic(Seaford).
Democratic (Wilmington).
Married Mary Addie Davis, of Hartly, Delaware, April. Children: William Franklin, Layton Robert, Doris.