John Clayton Allen

Republican Representative of Illinois's 14th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

February 14, 1860 (78 years old)

Birthday

January 12, 1939

Death

Served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1925 to 1933.
Born in Vermont and later moved to Nebraska, where he engaged in mercantile activities.
Held various local government positions, including city council member and mayor in Nebraska.
Served as Secretary of State of Nebraska from 1891 to 1895.
Relocated to Illinois in 1896, where he became involved in business, including a department store and a bank.
Elected to four consecutive terms in Congress as a Republican.
Was unsuccessful in his bids for reelection in 1932 and for a different congressional seat in 1934.
Returned to business pursuits after leaving Congress until his death in 1939.