James Allen (1632–1710) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Allen 1632–1710

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 24 Jun 1632 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 22 Sep 1710 · Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father James Allen

Mother Mary Greete

Siblings Edward Allen

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Allen

Mary Greete

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Biography

The story of James Allen began in 1632 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. James Allen passed away in 1710 in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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1632

Birth of James Allen in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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1710

Death of James Allen in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Allen

This ancestor line traces from England (1580) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1632) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Allen (1632–1710) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 3 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.
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