Woodrow M. Allen
Woodrow M. Allen | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Montgomery County district | |
| In office 1971–1974 | |
| Preceded by | Edward J. Clarke, Daniel J. Cronin, Elaine Lady, Harry W. Lerch, John S. McInerney, David A. Scott, Horace K. Whalen |
| Succeeded by | district changed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 28, 1943 Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Leigh Donnelley |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University (AB) American University (AM) |
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Woodrow M. Allen (born February 28, 1943) is a former American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Montgomery County from 1971 to 1974.
Early life
[edit]Woodrow M. Allen was born on February 28, 1943, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Joseph N. Allen. He attended parochial schools in Eau Claire.[1][2] He graduated from Regis High School in 1961.[2] He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University in 1965. He graduated with a Master of Arts from American University in 1967.[1] While in college, Allen worked under Gaylord Nelson and volunteered for Senator Ted Kennedy.[2]
Career
[edit]Allen was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Montgomery County from 1971 to 1974.[1][3] He worked on the campaigns of John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy.[2]
As of 1970, he was director of public information and a congressional relations officer for World Federalists and the Coalition on National Priorities.[2] He was a member of the Maryland Service Corps.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Allen married Leigh Donnelley of Maryland.[2] He lives in Bethesda.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Woodrow M. Allen". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 27, 2001. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Ex-City Man in Maryland Political Role". Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. September 29, 1970. p. 3. Retrieved October 7, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Montgomery County (1790-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 22, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
