John Mills Allen
John Mills Allen | |
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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 by | Henry Muldrow |
| Succeeded by | Ezekiel S. Candler, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1846 Tishomingo County, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 1917 (aged 71) Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Attorney |
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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.