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Allen J. Ellender

54th Speaker of the Louisiana House of RepresentativesIn office1932–1936GovernorAlvin Olin KingOscar K. AllenPreceded byJohn B. FournetSucceeded byLorris M. WimberlyPersonal detailsBornSeptember 24, 1890Montegut, Louisiana, U.S.DiedJuly 27, 1972(1972-07-27) (aged 81)Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.PartyDemocraticSpouseHelen Calhoun Donnelly​​(m. 1917; died 1949)​Children1Alma materTulane UniversityProfessionLawyerMilitary serviceAllegianceUnited StatesBranch/serviceUnited States ArmyYears of service1918RankPrivateBattles/warsWorld War IAllen Joseph Ellender (September 24, 1890 – July 27, 1972) was an American politician and lawyer who was a U.S. senator from Louisiana from 1937 until his death in 1972.

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