William Ross Allen (January 22, 1869 – October 26, 1942) was an American politician and lawyer from Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1901.
William Ross Allen | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Botetourt County district | |
| In office 1901–1902 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 22, 1869 Beaverdam, Botetourt County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 26, 1942 (aged 73) Lexington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Fairview Cemetery Buchanan, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Eva B. Haney (m. 1896) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | John J. Allen (grandfather) |
| Alma mater | Washington and Lee University School of Law (LLB) |
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Early life
editWilliam Ross Allen was born on January 22, 1869, in Beaverdam, Botetourt County, Virginia, to Elizabeth M. and John J. Allen. His father was a lawyer and member of the Virginia House of Delegates. His grandfather was judge John J. Allen. He studied at a private home school. He graduated from Washington and Lee University School of Law with a Bachelor of Laws in 1892.[1][2]
Career
editIn 1890, Allen worked as a farmer in Botetourt County. After graduating, he practiced law. In May 1895, Allen was elected commonwealth's attorney of Botetourt County. He was re-elected in May 1899 and November 1903. He served in that role for 16 years.[1][2]
Allen served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1901.[1] He served as chairman of Botetourt County's democratic committee for 15 years.[2]
Personal life
editAllen married Eva B. Haney on June 17, 1896. They had two children.[1]
Allen lived in Fincastle, Virginia.[1] He died on October 26, 1942, at his home in Lexington. He was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Buchanan.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Lyon G. Tyler, ed. (1908). Men of mark in Virginia, ideals of American life; a collection of biographies of the leading men in the state. Vol. 4. Men of Mark Publishing Company. pp. 5–6. Retrieved April 30, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ a b c d "Botetourt Co. Com. Atty. Passes Away". Covington Virginian. October 26, 1942. p. 6. Retrieved April 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
