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Bruce Allen 1916–2003

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

Born 20 Nov 1916 · Ashe, North Carolina, United States

Died 17 Dec 2003 · Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States

Father Robert Allen

Mother Jane Osborne

Siblings Alonzo Clifford Allen, Clyde Mckinley Allen, Ethel Juanita Allen, Glen Robert Allen, Laura Allen, Minnie Belle Allen Lewis, Nell Louise Allen, Pauline Margaret Allen Graybeal, Pearl Allen, Tway Edward Allen

Records

1930 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Allen

Jane Osborne

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1916, Bruce Allen entered the world in Ashe, North Carolina, United States, born to robert allen and jane osborne. In 1930, Bruce Allen resided in North Fork, Ashe, North Carolina, USA. Bruce Allen passed away in 2003 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States.

Sources

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Census 1930 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1916

Birth of Bruce Allen in Ashe, North Carolina, United States

Birth

1930

Bruce Allen resided here in North Fork, Ashe, North Carolina, USA

Residence

2003

Death of Bruce Allen in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Bruce Allen

This ancestor line traces from Surry County, North Carolina, USA (1781) to Ashe, North Carolina, United States (1916) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Bruce Allen (1916–2003) was born in Ashe, North Carolina, United States and died in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States. 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 Bruce 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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