John Mills Allen
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John Mills Allen (July 8, 1846 ā October 30, 1917), known as "Private John" Allen, was an American lawyer and Confederate soldier during the Civil War. He was also a member of the United States House of Representatives for eight consecutive terms from Mississippi from 1885 to 1901.
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John Mills Allen | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1885 ā March 3, 1901 | |
Preceded by | Henry Muldrow |
Succeeded by | Ezekiel S. Candler, Jr. |
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Born | (1846-07-08)July 8, 1846 Tishomingo County, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | October 30, 1917(1917-10-30) (aged 71) Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Occupation | Attorney |
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