Who was Joseph Allen?

Joseph Allen (1697–1754) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Allen 1697–1754

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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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 25 May 1697 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Died 17 Oct 1754 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Father Benjamin Allen

Mother Hopestill Leonard

Siblings Anne Allen, Benjamin Allen, David Allen, Elizabeth Allen, Jemima Allen, Jeremiah Allen, John Allen, Martha Allen, Mary Allen, Rachel Allen, Squire Allen

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Allen

Hopestill Leonard

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Allen was born in 1697 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of benjamin allen and hopestill leonard. Joseph Allen passed away in 1754 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1697

Birth of Joseph Allen in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1754

Death of Joseph Allen in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Allen

This ancestor line traces from Ticehurst, Sussex, England (1591) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1697) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Allen (1697–1754) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 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 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.
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