Caleb Allen (1685–1761) was born in Suffield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Caleb Allen 1685–1761

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 31 Mar 1685 · Suffield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Died 23 Sep 1761 · Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

Father Edward James Allen

Mother Sarah Kimball

Siblings Abigail Allen, Anna Allen, Anna Ellen Allen, Benjamin Allen, Caleb Allen, David Allen, Ebenezer Allen, Edward Allen, Elizabeth Allen, Hannah Allen, Henry Edward Allen, Jacob Allen, John Allen, Joseph Allen, Leah Allen, Martha Allen, Mary Allen, Rachel Allen, Samuel Allen, Sarah Allen, Sarah Allen, Sarah Elizabeth Allen, Thomas Allen, William Allen

Records

Millennium File North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Daniels.FTW

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward James Allen

Sarah Kimball

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Caleb Allen was born in 1685 in Suffield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, the child of edward james allen and sarah kimball. Caleb Allen passed away in 1761 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.

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Record Millennium File
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Record Daniels.FTW

Life Timeline

1685

Birth of Caleb Allen in Suffield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1761

Death of Caleb Allen in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Caleb Allen

This ancestor line traces from Nedging Tye, Babergh District, Suffolk, England (1500) to Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1685) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Caleb Allen (1685–1761) was born in Suffield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Caleb 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 7 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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