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Edward Allen 1663–1740

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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.

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Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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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
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Allen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 1 May 1663 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 10 Feb 1740 · Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Father Edward Allen (1671–1741)
Mother Sarah Kimball
Spouse Mercy Painter
Children Consider Allen, Edward Allen, Elizabeth Allen, Hannah Allen, Jemima Allen, Jonathan Allen, Marie Madeleine Allen, Martha Allen, Mercy Allen, Samuel Allen, William Allen
Siblings Abigail Allen, Benjamin Allen, Caleb Allen, David Allen, Ebenezer Allen, Edward Allen, Elizabeth Allen, Hannah Allen, Jacob Allen, John Allen, Joseph Allen, Leah Allen, Martha Allen, Mary Allen, Rachel Allen, Samuel Allen, Sarah Allen, Sarah Elizabeth Allen, William Allen

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Biography

The story of Edward Allen began in 1663 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Edward Allen married mercy painter, and had children including consider allen, edward allen, elizabeth allen, hannah allen, jemima allen, jonathan allen, marie madeleine allen, martha allen, mercy allen, samuel allen, william allen. Edward Allen passed away in 1740 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Record Millennium File

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections

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    Record Daniels.FTW

Life Timeline

1663
Birth of Edward Allen in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1740
Death of Edward Allen in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Allen

This ancestor line traces from Nedging Tye, Babergh District, Suffolk, England (1500) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1663) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Allen (1663–1740) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Deerfield, 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 Edward 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.
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.

Edward Allen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Allen PTP
1663–1740
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Edward Allen PTP
1671–1741
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edward Allen's Descendants

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Edward Allen PTP 1663–1740
  1. 1. William Allen PTP 1668–1711
  2. 2. Elizabeth Allen PTP 1685–1697
  3. 3. Edward Allen PTP 1671–1741
  4. 4. Martha Allen PTP 1694–1778
  5. 5. Consider Allen PTP 1701–1701
  6. 6. Samuel Allen PTP 1702–1746
  7. 7. Jonathan Allen PTP 1713–1779