What party did William Allen belong to?

William Allen was a member of the Populist party and represented the state of Nebraska in the U.S. Senate.

When did William Allen serve in the U.S. Senate?

William Allen served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1893 to March 28, 1901, representing Nebraska.

When did William Allen die?

William Allen died on January 12, 1924.

Historical Profile

William Allen is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Populist Inactive

William Allen

Former U.S. Senator for Nebraska

Biography

William Allen (died 1924) was an American politician who represented Nebraska in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1893 and 1901, between the 53rd and 57th Congresses. Allen served as a Populist. Allen died on January 12, 1924.

Key Information

Full Name: William Vincent Allen
Died: January 12, 1924
Term Started: December 13, 1899
Term Ended: March 28, 1901

Service History

Mar 4, 1893 – Mar 3, 1899 53rd–55th Congresses Populist Nebraska
Dec 13, 1899 – Mar 28, 1901 56th–57th Congresses Populist Nebraska

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 Nebraska

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Allen's service:

Charles Manderson (NE) 1893–1895
John Thurston (NE) 1895–1899, 1899–1901