Historical Profile
William Allison is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
William Allison
Former U.S. Senator for Iowa
Biography
William Allison (died 1908) was an American politician who represented Iowa in the United States Senate from March 1873 to August 1908, during the 43rd–60th Congresses. Allison served as a Republican. Allison died in office on August 4, 1908.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Boyd Allison
- Died: August 4, 1908
- Term Started: March 4, 1873
- Term Ended: August 4, 1908
Service History
- Mar 4, 1873 – Aug 4, 1908 43rd–60th Congresses Republican Iowa
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 Iowa
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Allison's service:
- George Wright (IA) 1873–1877
- Samuel Kirkwood (IA) 1877–1881
- James McDill (IA) 1881–1883
- James Wilson (IA) 1883–1895
- John Gear (IA) 1895–1900
- Jonathan Doliver (IA) 1900–1908