John Allen (1659–1704) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Allen 1659–1704

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 09 Aug 1659 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 11 May 1704 · Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

Father Edward James Allen

Mother Sarah Kimball

Siblings Abigail Allen, Anna Allen, Anna Ellen Allen, Benjamin Allen, Caleb Allen, David Allen, Ebenezer Allen, Edward Allen, Elizabeth Allen, Hannah Allen, Henry Edward Allen, Jacob Allen, John Allen, Joseph Allen, Leah Allen, Martha Allen, Mary Allen, Rachel Allen, Samuel Allen, Sarah Allen, Sarah Allen, Sarah Elizabeth Allen, Thomas Allen, William Allen

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U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Daniels.FTW

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward James Allen

Sarah Kimball

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1659, John Allen entered the world in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to edward james allen and sarah kimball. John Allen passed away in 1704 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.

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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Life Timeline

1659

Birth of John Allen in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1704

Death of John Allen in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Allen

This ancestor line traces from England (1524) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1659) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Allen (1659–1704) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. 9 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, 9 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 4 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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