Benjamin F. Allen | |
|---|---|
| 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 | February 15, 1815 Tennessee |
| 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]
- ^ "Office History - Florida Department of State". Florida Department of State. Retrieved 2020-11-08.