Who was Bessie Allen?

Bessie Allen (1615–1641) was born in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland and died in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Bessie in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Bessie Allen 1615–1641

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 May 1615 · Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland

Died 17 Feb 1641 · Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland

Father Robert Allan

Mother Margaret Douglas

Siblings Isobell Allan, Robert Allan, William Allan

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Allan

Margaret Douglas

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Bessie Allen was born in 1615 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, the child of robert allan and margaret douglas. Bessie Allen passed away in 1641 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.

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Birth of Bessie Allen in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland

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1641

Death of Bessie Allen in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Bessie Allen

This ancestor line traces from Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland (1485) to Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland (1615) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Bessie Allen (1615–1641) was born in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland and died in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Bessie 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 5 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.
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