Who was Joseph Allen?

Joseph Allen (1650–1727) was born in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Allen 1650–1727

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Reliability Score: B

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

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 May 1650 · Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts

Died 20 Mar 1727 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts

Father Samuel Allen

Mother Anna Mnu Allen

Siblings Abigail Allen, James Allen, Mary Allen, Nehemia Allen, Samuel Allen, Sarah Allen

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Allen

Anna Mnu Allen

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1650, Joseph Allen entered the world in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, born to samuel allen and anna mnu allen. Joseph Allen passed away in 1727 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1650

Birth of Joseph Allen in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts

Birth

1727

Death of Joseph Allen in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Allen

This ancestor line traces from Engalnd, Northamptonshire, ENGLAND (1597) to Braintree, Braintree, Norfolk, MA, USA (1650) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Allen (1650–1727) was born in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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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