James Allen (Alabama politician)
James Browning Allen (December 28, 1912 – June 1, 1978) was an American Democratic politician serving as U.S. senator representing Alabama. Allen previously served as the Lieutenant Governor of Alabama and also served in the Alabama Senate and the Alabama House of Representatives.
James Allen | |
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Official portrait, c. 1963 | |
| United States Senator from Alabama | |
| In office January 3, 1969 – June 1, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | J. Lister Hill |
| Succeeded by | Maryon Pittman Allen |
| 17th and 20th Lieutenant Governor of Alabama | |
| In office January 15, 1951 – January 17, 1955 | |
| Governor | Gordon Persons |
| Preceded by | James C. Inzer |
| Succeeded by | William G. Hardwick |
| In office January 14, 1963 – January 16, 1967 | |
| Governor | George Wallace |
| Preceded by | Albert B. Boutwell |
| Succeeded by | Albert Brewer |
| Member of the Alabama Senate | |
| In office 1946–1950 | |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1938–1942 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Browning Allen December 28, 1912 Gadsden, Etowah County Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | June 1, 1978 (aged 65) Gulf Shores, Alabama, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forrest Cemetery in Gadsden, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Marjorie Stephens (her death) (2) Maryon Pittman |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama University of Alabama School of Law |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Unit | Reserves |
Allen was succeeded in the US Senate by his wife, Maryon Pittman Allen.
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