About William Ellam Allen
Lived 1900 – 2000. William Ellam Allen was an American lawyer.
William Ellam Allen (1880–1960) was an acting director of the U.S. Bureau of Investigation (BOI) during 1919. The BOI was a predecessor of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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Who was William Ellam Allen?
former director of the U.S. Bureau of Investigation
When was William Ellam Allen born?
William Ellam Allen was born in 1900 in Texas.
When did William Ellam Allen die?
William Ellam Allen died in 2000 in Texas.
What was William Ellam Allen's occupation?
William Ellam Allen was a lawyer.
What nationality was William Ellam Allen?
William Ellam Allen was American.
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