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Edward Allen 1671–1741

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Allen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 11 Jul 1671 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 1 Feb 1741 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
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Researchers connected through Edward Allen 1671–1741

and 2 more tree owners connected with Edward Allen 1671–1741

Immediate Family

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No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

The story of Edward Allen began in 1671 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Edward Allen passed away in 1741 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1671
Birth of Edward Allen in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1741
Death of Edward Allen in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Allen

This ancestor line traces from Buckinghamshire, England (1410) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1671) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Allen (1671–1741) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 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 11 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.

Related Records

Edward Allen in the US Census
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Edward Allen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Allen PTP
1671–1741
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
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Edward Allen's Descendants

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Edward Allen PTP 1671–1741