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John Allen 1639–1646

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Allen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 4 Dec 1639 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 Oct 1646 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
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Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual …

Researchers connected through John Allen 1639–1646

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Allen 1639–1646

Immediate Family

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No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Allen began in 1639 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. John Allen passed away in 1646 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  4. 4
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

Life Timeline

1639
Birth of John Allen in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1646
Death of John Allen in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Allen

This ancestor line traces from Gatwick, Surrey, England (1496) to Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1639) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Allen (1639–1646) was born in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, 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 John 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 5 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.

Related Records

John Allen in the US Census
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John Allen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Allen PTP
1639–1646
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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John Allen's Descendants

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John Allen PTP 1639–1646