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James Russell Allen 1841–1924

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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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Allen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 6 May 1841 · Walton, Georgia, United States
Died 31 Oct 1924 · Flatonia, Fayette, Texas, United States
Father John Allen (1819–1890)
Mother Martha Allen (1814–1906)
Siblings Beverly Parks Allen, Elizabeth Butt, George Washington Allen, John Wesley Allen, John Westley Allen, Julia Ann Neece Allen, Richard Glen Allen, Robert Abner Allen, Robert Alexander Allen, Susan Elizabeth Mullins Allen, William Alexander Allen

Researchers connected through James Allen 1841–1924

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

James Russell Allen was born in 1841 in Walton, Georgia, United States, the child of john william barkley allen and martha m allen. James Russell Allen passed away in 1924 in Flatonia, Fayette, Texas, United States.

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Life Timeline

1841
Birth of James Russell Allen in Walton, Georgia, United States
Birth
1924
Death of James Russell Allen in Flatonia, Fayette, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Allen

This ancestor line traces from Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England (1520) to Walton, Georgia, United States (1841) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Allen (1841–1924) was born in Walton, Georgia, United States and died in Flatonia, Fayette, Texas, 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 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 13 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.

James Allen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Russell Allen PTP
1841–1924
Walton, Georgia, United States
Parents
John William Barkley Allen PTP
1819–1890
Jackson, Georgia, United States
Martha M. Allen PTP
1814–1906
Jackson, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
William B Allen PTP
1788–1819
Augusta, Columbia, Georgia, United States
Susannah "Susan" Oliver PTP
1802–1885
Jackson, Georgia, United States
Abner Mason Camp PTP
1775–1853
, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Unknown

James Allen's Descendants

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James Russell Allen PTP 1841–1924