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Frances “Fanny” Allen 1769–1856

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 28 Nov 1769 · Providence, RI

Died 12 Mar 1856 · Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Father Dr Samuel Allen M6Ggf

Mother Hannah Bowen Allen M6Ggm

Spouse Israel Wightman

Children Content B Wightman

Records

U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Ancestry Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

Dr Samuel Allen M6Ggf

Hannah Bowen Allen M6Ggm

Spouse(s)

Israel Wightman

Children

Content B Wightman

Biography

The story of Frances “Fanny” Allen began in 1769 in Providence, RI. Frances “Fanny” Allen married israel wightman, and had children including content b wightman. Frances “Fanny” Allen passed away in 1856 in Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America.

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

1769

Birth of Frances “Fanny” Allen in Providence, RI

Birth

1856

Death of Frances “Fanny” Allen in Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Frances Allen

This ancestor line traces from Bishops Stortford, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England (1528) to Providence, RI (1769) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Frances Allen (1769–1856) was born in Providence, RI and died in Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America. 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 Frances 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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