Benjamin F. Allen
Benjamin F. Allen (February 15, 1817 – between 1870 and 1880), also referred to as B. F. Allen, was an American lawyer and politician in the state of Florida. Allen served as the 5th Secretary of State of Florida.
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 | February 15, 1817 Tennessee |
| Died | between 1870 and 1880 (aged 53–63) Tallahassee, Florida or 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 |
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