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Edward Allen 1688–1756

Public Tree Person

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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.

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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B Reliability
B
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 8 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 3 independent trees

Born 11 Mar 1688 · Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Died 19 Dec 1756 · Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Father Edward Allen
Mother Mercy Painter
Siblings Consider Allen, Elizabeth Allen, Hannah Allen, Jemima Allen, Jonathan Allen, Madeleine Helene Allen, Marie Madeleine Allen, Martha Allen, Mercy Allen, Samuel Allen, William Allen

Researchers connected through Edward Allen 1688–1756

and 2 more tree owners connected with Edward Allen 1688–1756

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1688, Edward Allen entered the world in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, born to edward allen and mercy painter. Edward Allen passed away in 1756 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1688
Birth of Edward Allen in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1756
Death of Edward Allen in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Allen

This ancestor line traces from Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom (1500) to Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA (1688) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Allen (1688–1756) was born in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 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 8 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
1688–1756
Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Edward Allen PTP
1688–1756
Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Edward Allen PTP
1688–1756
Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edward Allen's Descendants

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Edward Allen PTP 1688–1756