Who was Margaret Allen?

Margaret Allen (1560–1615) was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England and died in St. Mary Coslaney, Norwich, Norfolk, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Allen 1560–1615

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 28 Apr 1560 · Norwich, Norfolk, England

Died 17 Jun 1615 · St. Mary Coslaney, Norwich, Norfolk, England

Father Andrew Vallance Orr

Mother Mary Ann Hedd Or Head

Siblings Agnes Vallance Allane, Alice Watson, Anthony Allen, Elizabeth Allen, Elizabeth Allin, Ellen Allayne, Francis Allen, Hesther Allen, James Allen, Jane Allan, Joan Allen, John Allen, Lady Margaret Erskine Graham, Peter Allen, Ralph I Allen, Richard Allen, Sarah Ann Allen, Thomas C Allen, William Allen

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Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Vallance Orr

Mary Ann Hedd Or Head

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Children

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Biography

In 1560, Margaret Allen entered the world in Norwich, Norfolk, England, born to andrew vallance orr and mary ann hedd or head. Margaret Allen passed away in 1615 in St. Mary Coslaney, Norwich, Norfolk, England.

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1560

Birth of Margaret Allen in Norwich, Norfolk, England

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1615

Death of Margaret Allen in St. Mary Coslaney, Norwich, Norfolk, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Allen

This ancestor line traces from St Sepulchre, London, London, England, United Kingdom (1450) to Norwich, Norfolk, England (1560) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Allen (1560–1615) was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England and died in St. Mary Coslaney, Norwich, Norfolk, England. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret 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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