John Allen (1814–1893) was born in Overton, Tennessee, USA and died in Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Seahorn Allen 1814–1893

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 Jun 1814 · Overton, Tennessee, USA

Died 13 Dec 1893 · Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA

Father William Campbell Billy Allen

Mother Sarah Mary Copeland

Siblings Christina Allen, Elizabeth Nancy Allen, Hyram Mcginnis Allen, Isaac Campbell Allen, James Allen, Josiah Allen, Lydia Allen, Nancy Allen, Rachel Allen, Sarah Sally Allen, Stephen Copeland Cpt Allen, William Campbell Allen Jr

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Campbell Billy Allen

Sarah Mary Copeland

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Children

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Biography

John Seahorn Allen was born in 1814 in Overton, Tennessee, USA, the child of william campbell billy allen and sarah mary copeland. John Seahorn Allen passed away in 1893 in Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA.

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1814

Birth of John Seahorn Allen in Overton, Tennessee, USA

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1893

Death of John Seahorn Allen in Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Allen

This ancestor line traces from Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (1734) to Overton, Tennessee, United States (1814) across 3 generations.

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: John Allen (1814–1893) was born in Overton, Tennessee, USA and died in Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 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 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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