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Joseph Allen 1696–1778

Public Tree Person

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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
B
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 Joseph Allen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 14 Dec 1696 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 10 Aug 1778 · Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Father Arthur Allen Ii
Mother Katherine Baker (1630–1710)
Spouse Mary Utley
Children Elizabeth Allen, Joseph Allen, Phineas Allen, Samuel Allen, Sarah Allen, William Allen
Siblings James Allen, Mary Allen

Researchers connected through Joseph Allen 1696–1778

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Biography

The story of Joseph Allen began in 1696 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Joseph Allen married mary utley, and had children including elizabeth allen, joseph allen, phineas allen, samuel allen, sarah allen, william allen. Joseph Allen passed away in 1778 in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934

  2. 2
    Probate/Wills Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

  3. 3
    Record Native Soil Manuscripts Index

Life Timeline

1696
Birth of Joseph Allen in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1778
Death of Joseph Allen in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Allen

This ancestor line traces from Manchester, Essex, Massachusetts (1676) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1696) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Allen (1696–1778) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, 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 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.
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.

Joseph Allen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Allen PTP
1696–1778
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Katherine Baker PTP
1630–1710
Lawnes Creek, Surry, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Allen's Descendants

1.
JA
Joseph Allen PTP 1696–1778
  1. 1. Sarah Allen PTP 1639–1690