James Allen (1894–1974) was born in Lambeth, Surrey, England and died in Saffron Walden, Essex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Frederick Allen 1894–1974

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

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Feb 1894 · Lambeth, Surrey, England

Died 27 Mar 1974 · Saffron Walden, Essex, England

Father James Allen

Mother Alice Allen

Spouse Ellen Elizabeth Pouncett

Children Beatrice Alice Allen, Eleanor Ruth Allen, Margaret Joyce Allen, Mollie K Allen

Siblings Albert Edward Allen, Dorothy Allen, George Henry Allen

Records

1901 England Census 1911 England Census England & Wales, National Probate … England, Select Births and Christenings 1939 England and Wales Register England & Wales, Death Index England & Wales, Marriage Index London, England, Electoral Registers London, England, Church of England … London, England, Church of England …

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Allen

Alice Allen

Spouse(s)

Ellen Elizabeth Pouncett

Children

Biography

In 1894, James Frederick Allen entered the world in Lambeth, Surrey, England, born to james allen and alice allen. In 1895, James Frederick Allen resided in Norwood, England. James Frederick Allen married ellen elizabeth pouncett, and had children including beatrice alice allen, eleanor ruth allen, margaret joyce allen, mollie k allen. James Frederick Allen passed away in 1974 in Saffron Walden, Essex, England.

Sources

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Census 1901 England Census
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Census 1911 England Census
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Probate/Wills England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Record 1939 England and Wales Register
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Death Records England & Wales, Death Index
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Marriage Records England & Wales, Marriage Index
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Record London, England, Electoral Registers
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Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns
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Record London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923

Life Timeline

1894

Birth of James Frederick Allen in Lambeth, Surrey, England

Birth

1894

James Frederick Allen was baptized in All Saints, Lambeth, Surrey, England

Baptism

1895

James Frederick Allen resided here in Norwood, England

Residence

1901

James Frederick Allen resided here in Battersea, London, England

Residence

1911

James Frederick Allen resided here in Wandsworth, London, England

Residence

1939

James Frederick Allen resided here in London, England

Residence

1974

Death of James Frederick Allen in Saffron Walden, Essex, England

Death

1974

James Frederick Allen - Probate in London

Probate

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Allen

This ancestor line traces from Ham, Berkshire, England (1862) to Lambeth, Surrey, England (1894) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Allen (1894–1974) was born in Lambeth, Surrey, England and died in Saffron Walden, Essex, England. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 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 2 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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