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Benjamin Allen 1662–1721

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Allen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 30 Jan 1662 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 12 Aug 1721 · Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Allen (1656–1711)
Mother Sarah Ann Mariner
Siblings Deborah Allen, John Allen, Joseph Allen, Rebecca Allen, Samuel Allen, Sarah Allen, Thomas Allen

Researchers connected through Benjamin Allen 1662–1721

and 5 more tree owners connected with Benjamin Allen 1662–1721

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1662, Benjamin Allen entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to john allen and sarah ann mariner. Benjamin Allen passed away in 1721 in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Benjamin Allen in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1721
Death of Benjamin Allen in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Allen

This ancestor line traces from Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1631) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1662) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Allen (1662–1721) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Benjamin Allen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Allen PTP
1662–1721
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Allen PTP
1656–1711
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
John Allen PTP
1656–1711
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Allen's Descendants

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Benjamin Allen PTP 1662–1721