Allen Rusk | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Vernon 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1881 – January 2, 1882 | |
| Preceded by | David C. Yakey |
| Succeeded by | Thomas J. Shear |
| In office January 7, 1878 – January 6, 1879 | |
| Preceded by | Henry H. Wyatt |
| Succeeded by | Roger Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1825 Perry County, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 1904 (aged 79) Viroqua, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Viroqua Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Mary Newton
(m. 1843; died 1904) |
| Children |
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| Relatives | Jeremiah McLain Rusk (brother) Lycurgus J. Rusk (nephew) |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1864–1865 |
| Rank | Corporal, USV |
| Unit | 42nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Allen Eugene Rusk (February 6, 1825 – March 12, 1904) was an American farmer, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for two terms, representing Vernon County during the 1878 and 1881 terms. He was an older brother of Jeremiah McLain Rusk, who was governor of Wisconsin and U.S. secretary of agriculture.