William Ross Allen
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BornJanuary 22, 1869
Beaverdam, Botetourt County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedOctober 26, 1942 (aged 73)
Lexington, Virginia, U.S.
Resting placeFairview Cemetery
Buchanan, Virginia, U.S.
Buchanan, Virginia, U.S.
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. |
| 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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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 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]
