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Fred Clay Allen Sr.

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Fred Clay Allen Sr.

Birth
Tyler County, West Virginia, USA
Death
20 Dec 1969 (aged 81)
Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Allen, Fred Clay (1888-1969) Also known as Fred C. Allen of Marlinton, Pocahontas County, W.Va. Born in Lima, Tyler County, W.Va., April 18, 1888. Democrat. Pharmacist; banker; served in the U.S. Army during World War I; mayor of Marlinton, W.Va., 1928-32; member of West Virginia state senate, 1937-56 (10th District 1937-38, 12th District 1939-56); chair of Pocahontas County Democratic Party, 1940-55. Protestant. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Elks; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars. Died in December, 1969 (age 81 years, 0 days).

Source- PoliticalGraveyard.com http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/allen3.html

Image source: West Virginia Blue Book 1951

WV Blue Book (1955), p. 156:
[FRED C. ALLEN, (D), of Marlinton, Pocahontas County, was born April 18, 1888, at Lima, Tyler County; son of Stephen A. and Dorcas R. (Stoneking) Allen; education received in the public schools and at Valparaiso University, where he graduated from the College of Pharmacy; married in June, 1926, to Mary Jo Berry; Protestant; Mason; Shriner; Elk; member of the American Legion; served overseas with the 80th Division during World War I; mayor of Marlinton, 1928-32; president, West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association, 1934-35; president, West Virginia Affiliated Sportsmen's Association, 1934-35; has been a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy since 1933; pharmacist and banker; owns and operates a drug store at Marlinton; chairman, Pocahontas County Democratic Executive Committee since. 1938; elected to the Senate from the Old Tenth District (Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer, Pocahontas and Webster Counties) in 1936; elected to the Senate from the Twelfth District in 1940 and reelected in 1944, 1948 and 1952; President pro tempore of the Senate at the 1945, 1949, 1951, 1953 and 1955 sessions.]

WV Blue Book (1953), p. 154:
[FRED C. ALLEN of Marlinton, Pocahontas County, Democrat, was born April 18, 1888, at Lima, Tyler County; son of Stephen A. and Dorcas R. (Stoneking) Allen; education received in the public schools and at Valparaiso University, where he graduated from the College of Pharmacy; married in June, 1926, to Mary Jo Berry; Protestant; Mason; Shriner; Elk; member of the American Legion; served overseas with the 80th Division during World War I ; mayor of Marlinton, 1928-32; president West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association, 1934-35; president West Virginia Affiliated Sportsmen's Association 1934-35; has been a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy since 1933; pharmacist and banker; owns and operates a drug store at Marlinton; County Chairman of Pocahontas Democratic Executive Committee since 1938; elected to the Senate from the Old Tenth District (Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer, Pocahontas and Webster Counties) in 1936; elected to the Senate from the Twelfth District in 1940 and reelected in 1944, 1948 and 1952; President pro tempore of the Senate at the 1945, 1949, 1951 and 1953 sessions.]

WV Blue Book (1949), p. 150:
[FRED C. ALLEN, (D), of Marlinton, Pocahontas County, was born April 18, 1888, at Lima, Tyler County; son of Stephen A. and Dorcas R. (Stoneking) Allen; education received in the public schools and at Valparaiso University, where he graduated from the College of Pharmacy; married in June, 1926, to Mary Jo Berry; Protestant; Mason; Shriner; Elk; member of the American Legion; V. F. W.; served overseas with the 80th Division during World War I; mayor of Marlinton, 1928-32; president West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association, 1934-35; president West Virginia Affiliated Sportsmen's Association 1934-35; has been a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy since 1933; pharmacist and banker; owns and operates a drug store at Marlinton; elected to the Senate from the Old Tenth District (Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer, Pocahontas and Webster Counties) in 1936; elected to the Senate from the Twelfth District in 1940 and relected in 1944 and 1948; president pro tempore of the Senate at the 1945 and 1949 sessions.]

WV Blue Book (1945), p. 129:
[FRED C. ALLEN, (D), of Marlinton, Pocahontas County, was born April 18, 1888, at Lima, Tyler County; son of Stephen A. and Dorcas R. (Stoneking) Allen; educated at Valparaiso University, where he graduated from the College of Pharmacy; married in June, 1926, to Mary Jo Berry; Protestant; Mason; Shriner; Elk; member of the American Legion; served overseas with the 80th Division during World War I; Mayor of Marlinton, 1928-32; president of West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association , 1934-35; president West Virginia Affiliated Sportsmen's Association 1934-35; has been a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy since 1933; pharmacist and banker; owns and operates a drug store in Marlinton; elected to Senate from old Tenth District (Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer, Pocahontas and Webster Counties) in 1936; elected to Senate from new Twelfth District in 1940 and 1944. President pro tempore 1945 session.]

WV Blue Book (1943), p. 125:
[FRED C. ALLEN, (D), of Marlinton, Pocahontas County, was born April 18, 1888, at Lima, Tyler County; son of Stephen A. and Dorcas R. (Stoneking) Allen; educated at Valparaiso University, where he graduated from the College of Pharmacy; married in June, 1926, to Mary Jo Berry; Protestant; Mason; Shriner; Elk; member of the American Legion; served overseas with the 80th Division during the World War; mayor of Marlinton, 1928-32; president of West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association, 1934-35; president West Virginia Affiliated Sportsmen's Association 1934-35; has been a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy since 1933; pharmacist and banker; owns and operates a drug store in Marlinton; elected to Senate from old Tenth District (Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer, Pocahontas and Webster Counties) in 1936; elected to Senate from new Twelfth District in 1940.]

WV Blue Book (1937), p. 160:
[FRED CLAY ALLEN, (D), of Marlinton, Pocahontas County, was born April 18, 1888, at Lima, Tyler County, son of Stephan A. and Dorcas R. (Stoneking) Allen; educated in the public schools and at Valparaiso University, where he graduated from the College of Pharmacy; served overseas with the 80th Division during the World War; married in June, 1926, to Mary Jo Berry; member American Legion, West Virginia Board of Pharmacy, State Pharmaceutical Association; and West Virginia Affiliated Sportsmen's Association; pharmacist and banker; engaged in drug business since 1909; mayor of Marlinton, 1928-1932; elected to the Senate from the Tenth Senatorial District in 1936.]
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Allen, Fred Clay (1888-1969) Also known as Fred C. Allen of Marlinton, Pocahontas County, W.Va. Born in Lima, Tyler County, W.Va., April 18, 1888. Democrat. Pharmacist; banker; served in the U.S. Army during World War I; mayor of Marlinton, W.Va., 1928-32; member of West Virginia state senate, 1937-56 (10th District 1937-38, 12th District 1939-56); chair of Pocahontas County Democratic Party, 1940-55. Protestant. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Elks; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars. Died in December, 1969 (age 81 years, 0 days).

Source- PoliticalGraveyard.com http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/allen3.html

Image source: West Virginia Blue Book 1951

WV Blue Book (1955), p. 156:
[FRED C. ALLEN, (D), of Marlinton, Pocahontas County, was born April 18, 1888, at Lima, Tyler County; son of Stephen A. and Dorcas R. (Stoneking) Allen; education received in the public schools and at Valparaiso University, where he graduated from the College of Pharmacy; married in June, 1926, to Mary Jo Berry; Protestant; Mason; Shriner; Elk; member of the American Legion; served overseas with the 80th Division during World War I; mayor of Marlinton, 1928-32; president, West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association, 1934-35; president, West Virginia Affiliated Sportsmen's Association, 1934-35; has been a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy since 1933; pharmacist and banker; owns and operates a drug store at Marlinton; chairman, Pocahontas County Democratic Executive Committee since. 1938; elected to the Senate from the Old Tenth District (Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer, Pocahontas and Webster Counties) in 1936; elected to the Senate from the Twelfth District in 1940 and reelected in 1944, 1948 and 1952; President pro tempore of the Senate at the 1945, 1949, 1951, 1953 and 1955 sessions.]

WV Blue Book (1953), p. 154:
[FRED C. ALLEN of Marlinton, Pocahontas County, Democrat, was born April 18, 1888, at Lima, Tyler County; son of Stephen A. and Dorcas R. (Stoneking) Allen; education received in the public schools and at Valparaiso University, where he graduated from the College of Pharmacy; married in June, 1926, to Mary Jo Berry; Protestant; Mason; Shriner; Elk; member of the American Legion; served overseas with the 80th Division during World War I ; mayor of Marlinton, 1928-32; president West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association, 1934-35; president West Virginia Affiliated Sportsmen's Association 1934-35; has been a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy since 1933; pharmacist and banker; owns and operates a drug store at Marlinton; County Chairman of Pocahontas Democratic Executive Committee since 1938; elected to the Senate from the Old Tenth District (Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer, Pocahontas and Webster Counties) in 1936; elected to the Senate from the Twelfth District in 1940 and reelected in 1944, 1948 and 1952; President pro tempore of the Senate at the 1945, 1949, 1951 and 1953 sessions.]

WV Blue Book (1949), p. 150:
[FRED C. ALLEN, (D), of Marlinton, Pocahontas County, was born April 18, 1888, at Lima, Tyler County; son of Stephen A. and Dorcas R. (Stoneking) Allen; education received in the public schools and at Valparaiso University, where he graduated from the College of Pharmacy; married in June, 1926, to Mary Jo Berry; Protestant; Mason; Shriner; Elk; member of the American Legion; V. F. W.; served overseas with the 80th Division during World War I; mayor of Marlinton, 1928-32; president West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association, 1934-35; president West Virginia Affiliated Sportsmen's Association 1934-35; has been a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy since 1933; pharmacist and banker; owns and operates a drug store at Marlinton; elected to the Senate from the Old Tenth District (Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer, Pocahontas and Webster Counties) in 1936; elected to the Senate from the Twelfth District in 1940 and relected in 1944 and 1948; president pro tempore of the Senate at the 1945 and 1949 sessions.]

WV Blue Book (1945), p. 129:
[FRED C. ALLEN, (D), of Marlinton, Pocahontas County, was born April 18, 1888, at Lima, Tyler County; son of Stephen A. and Dorcas R. (Stoneking) Allen; educated at Valparaiso University, where he graduated from the College of Pharmacy; married in June, 1926, to Mary Jo Berry; Protestant; Mason; Shriner; Elk; member of the American Legion; served overseas with the 80th Division during World War I; Mayor of Marlinton, 1928-32; president of West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association , 1934-35; president West Virginia Affiliated Sportsmen's Association 1934-35; has been a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy since 1933; pharmacist and banker; owns and operates a drug store in Marlinton; elected to Senate from old Tenth District (Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer, Pocahontas and Webster Counties) in 1936; elected to Senate from new Twelfth District in 1940 and 1944. President pro tempore 1945 session.]

WV Blue Book (1943), p. 125:
[FRED C. ALLEN, (D), of Marlinton, Pocahontas County, was born April 18, 1888, at Lima, Tyler County; son of Stephen A. and Dorcas R. (Stoneking) Allen; educated at Valparaiso University, where he graduated from the College of Pharmacy; married in June, 1926, to Mary Jo Berry; Protestant; Mason; Shriner; Elk; member of the American Legion; served overseas with the 80th Division during the World War; mayor of Marlinton, 1928-32; president of West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association, 1934-35; president West Virginia Affiliated Sportsmen's Association 1934-35; has been a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy since 1933; pharmacist and banker; owns and operates a drug store in Marlinton; elected to Senate from old Tenth District (Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer, Pocahontas and Webster Counties) in 1936; elected to Senate from new Twelfth District in 1940.]

WV Blue Book (1937), p. 160:
[FRED CLAY ALLEN, (D), of Marlinton, Pocahontas County, was born April 18, 1888, at Lima, Tyler County, son of Stephan A. and Dorcas R. (Stoneking) Allen; educated in the public schools and at Valparaiso University, where he graduated from the College of Pharmacy; served overseas with the 80th Division during the World War; married in June, 1926, to Mary Jo Berry; member American Legion, West Virginia Board of Pharmacy, State Pharmaceutical Association; and West Virginia Affiliated Sportsmen's Association; pharmacist and banker; engaged in drug business since 1909; mayor of Marlinton, 1928-1932; elected to the Senate from the Tenth Senatorial District in 1936.]
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