John Beard Allen

Republican Senator of Washington

Congresses Served

Senate Terms

May 18, 1845 (57 years old)

Birthday

January 28, 1903

Death

Served as a United States senator from Washington from 1889 to 1893.
Served as the United States representative from Washington Territory’s at-large congressional district in 1889.
Served as a private in the Union Army during the American Civil War with the 135th Indiana Volunteers.
Earned a law degree from the University of Michigan and passed the bar in 1869.
Moved to Washington in 1870 and started a law practice in Olympia.
Served as United States Attorney for the District of Washington from 1875 to 1885.
Served as reporter for the supreme court for the Territory of Washington from 1878 to 1885.
After Washington achieved statehood, was elected to the United States Senate; served until 1893 after which was appointed by the Governor of Washington but was not seated by the Senate.
Pursued a career in private law practice in Seattle, Washington after leaving public office.
Died of cardiovascular disease in 1903.
John B. Allen Elementary School, named in his honor, was inaugurated in 1904 in the Seattle School District.