Allen Wellons | |
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Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 11th district | |
In office January 1, 1997 –January 1, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Jim Speed |
Succeeded by | Fred Smith (Redistricting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Allen Hewitt Wellons March 12,1949 Smithfield,North Carolina |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Elizabeth |
Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA) North Carolina Central University (JD) |
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