Benjamin Allen (Wisconsin politician)
Benjamin Allen (August 28, 1807 – July 5, 1873) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War and was wounded during two major battles. He also served one term in the Wisconsin State Senate and was the first district attorney of Pepin County, Wisconsin.
Benjamin Allen | |
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Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 19th district | |
In office January 1, 1853 – January 1, 1855 | |
Preceded by | Francis Huebschmann |
Succeeded by | William J. Gibson |
District Attorney of Pepin County | |
In office February 1858 – January 1, 1859 | |
Appointed by | Alexander Randall |
Preceded by | Position Established |
Succeeded by | Ebenezer Lathrop |
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Born | Benjamin Allen August 28, 1807 Woodstock, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | July 5, 1873 65) Pepin County, Wisconsin | (aged
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery Pepin, Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic |
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Allegiance | United States |
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Years of service | 1861–1863 |
Rank | Colonel, USV |
Commands | 16th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War
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