Fred J. Allen

Fred John Allen (July 27, 1865 – February 2, 1917) was an American politician and lawyer from Maine. Allen, a native of Alfred, Maine and member of the Republican Party, served in the Maine Legislature from 1901 to 1908.^[1] Allen served two terms in the Maine House of Representatives from 1901 to 1904. Elected to the Maine Senate in 1904, Allen also was elected Senate President in 1907–1908.^[2]

Fred J. Allen
From 1902's An Album of the Attorneys of Maine
70th President of the Maine Senate
In office January 2, 1907 – January 6, 1909
Preceded by	Forrest Goodwin
Succeeded by	Luere B. Deasy
Member of the Maine Senate from the 1st district
In office January 4, 1905 – January 6, 1909 Serving with J. B. E. Tartre and J. W. Simpson
Preceded by	Oliver C. Titcomb
Succeeded by	George H. Smith
Constituency	York County
Member of the Maine House of Representatives from Sanford
In office January 2, 1901 – January 4, 1905
Preceded by	William Kernon
Succeeded by	George A. Goodwin
Personal details
Born	Fred John Allen July 27, 1865 Alfred, Maine, U.S.
Died	February 2, 1917(1917-02-02) (aged 51) Sanford, Maine, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Bowdoin College

Prior to Allen's time in politics, he attended Bowdoin College and served as superintendent of Sanford public schools.^[1]

Allen's brother, Amos L. Allen, spent 12 years in the United States Congress from Maine's 1st congressional district.^[3]