John Mills Allen

John Mills Allen
Allen, photographed by C. M. Bell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Mississippi's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1901
Preceded byHenry Muldrow
Succeeded byEzekiel S. Candler, Jr.
Personal details
Born(1846-07-08)July 8, 1846
Tishomingo County, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedOctober 30, 1917(1917-10-30) (aged 71)
Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
OccupationAttorney
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John Mills Allen (July 8, 1846 – 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.