Benjamin F. Allen | |
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5th Secretary of State of Florida | |
In office January 13, 1863 – July 4, 1868 | |
Governor | John Milton Abraham K. Allison William Marvin David S. Walker |
Preceded by | Frederick L. Villepigue |
Succeeded by | George J. Alden |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the Leon district | |
In office 1862–1863 | |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office 1850–1851 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Tennessee | February 15, 1815
Died | November 5, 1876 (aged 62) Hot Springs, Arkansas |
Political party | Democratic (after 1860) |
Other political affiliations | Whig Party (before 1856) Opposition Party (1856-1860) |
Education | University of Virginia |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1863 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | Dyke's Light Artillery Company |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Benjamin Frederick Allen (February 15, 1815 – November 5, 1876) was an American lawyer and politician in the state of Florida. Allen served as the 5th Secretary of State of Florida.[1]