Historical Profile
William Allen is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
William Allen
Former U.S. Senator for Ohio
Biography
William Allen (died 1879) was an American politician who represented Ohio in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1837 and 1849, between the 25th and 30th Congresses. Allen served as a Democrat. Allen died on July 11, 1879.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Allen
- Died: July 11, 1879
- Term Started: December 4, 1843
- Term Ended: March 3, 1849
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Sep 4, 1837 – Dec 4, 1843 25th–28th Congresses Democrat Ohio
- Dec 4, 1843 – Mar 3, 1849 28th–30th Congresses Democrat Ohio
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Ohio
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Allen's service:
- Thomas Ewing (OH) 1837–1849
- Thomas Morris (OH) 1837–1839
- Benjamin Tappan (OH) 1839–1845
- Thomas Corwin (OH) 1845–1849