Glen Allen (1908–1974) was born in Ashe, North Carolina, United States and died in Banner Elk, Avery, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Glen Robert Allen 1908–1974

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 20 Jul 1908 · Ashe, North Carolina, United States

Died 12 Jul 1974 · Banner Elk, Avery, North Carolina, United States

Father Robert Allen

Mother Jane Osborne

Siblings Alonzo Clifford Allen, Bruce Allen, Clyde Mckinley Allen, Ethel Juanita Allen, Laura Allen, Minnie Belle Allen Lewis, Nell Louise Allen, Pauline Margaret Allen Graybeal, Pearl Allen, Tway Edward Allen

Records

1910 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Allen

Jane Osborne

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1908, Glen Robert Allen entered the world in Ashe, North Carolina, United States, born to robert allen and jane osborne. Glen Robert Allen passed away in 1974 in Banner Elk, Avery, North Carolina, United States.

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Census 1910 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1908

Birth of Glen Robert Allen in Ashe, North Carolina, United States

Birth

1974

Death of Glen Robert Allen in Banner Elk, Avery, North Carolina, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Glen Allen

This ancestor line traces from Surry County, North Carolina, USA (1781) to Ashe, North Carolina, United States (1908) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Glen Allen (1908–1974) was born in Ashe, North Carolina, United States and died in Banner Elk, Avery, North Carolina, United States. 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 Glen 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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